Es Fumeral

Es Fumeral sits along the rugged, unspoilt coastline of Cala Nova on the island’s north-eastern shores. The ambience echoes its surroundings, absorbing the pure essence of the island’s natural beauty. A series of decks and sandy-floored lounges flow across the space, shaded by sail cloth and sabina trees. Minimal and earthy, this stunning Ibiza beach restaurant melts into the sweeping sea views; the scent of wild pine and salt breeze meets the delicious smoky aromas drifting from the kitchen.

Awarded a Repsol Sol in 2025, Es Fumeral was conceived and founded by a Madrid family who have summered in Ibiza for generations – the Ibiza beach restaurant is the confluence of their love for the island. They wanted to create a place where like-minded people could gather and enjoy the fruits of land and sea. The result honours the Ibiza they know, where good people gather to eat good food in a beautiful, soul-filled setting and where respect for island heritage appears in every detail, from the earthy décor to the Spanish-influenced modern menu.

Fire leads everything at Es Fumeral, whose very name means smoke curling from embers. Helming the culinary output is chef Alberto Pacheco, who blends technical pedigree with devotion to quality produce and the enjoyment of his guests. His spells at renowned restaurants such as Zuberoa, Can Jubany, HEART Ibiza, Estimar Madrid and Rural Madrid have prepared him well. Under his direction, the menu at this Ibiza beach restaurant is brimming with delicacies and favourites.

Start with a selection of pickled, cured or raw morsels such as cured (ham-style) Galician blond high loin; marinated skate with salpicon or slender slices or Almadraba blue fin tuna with tonnato sauce. Whatever you do, don’t forget to sample a blue fish Gilda, an amped-up twist on the classic Basque pintxo and Pacheco’s homage to his mentor, acclaimed chef Rafa Zafra. Order salads for the table, including the Es Fumeral traditional Ibiza salad or juicy tomato tartare with locally made stracciatella. Add the restaurant’s signature lobster fritters with zingy dill mayonnaise, mouthwateringly good charcoal-roasted chicken croquetas and Andalusian style squid to round off the entrees before moving onto mains, where this beautiful Ibiza beach restaurant continues to surprise and delight.

While choosing a favourite and keeping it all to yourself is tempting, once you’ve perused the options, you may consider sharing with friends as the choices at this Ibiza beach restaurant are truly irresistible. Spicy lobster comes with steamed buns; grouper fideuá is doused with garlic mayonnaise; Galician clams swim in Café de Paris butter; and garlic‑sautéed sea cucumber is served with egg yolk and crispy potatoes. Sides stay simple: padrón peppers, grilled asparagus with pumpkin seed romesco, and cauliflower with pesto and pine nuts. Es Fumeral transcends labels, incorporating the taste of the Mediterranean with Pacheco’s precision and expertise.

Sobremesa is the name given to the moment after the meal – a celebration of satisfaction. When the wine bottle is empty, the lemon pie with mezcal limes and the Es Fumeral rice pudding are mere memories on a plate scraped clean, guests linger over digestifs and let the conversation stretch lazily across the evening. The gentle sound of the sea kissing the shore accompanies dinner at this Ibiza beach restaurant, where cicadas buzz, stars twinkle, and everything feels pure and good.