Il Dek

Ibiza isn’t short on spectacular dining locations, but few are as breathtaking as Il Dek, a high-end Italian bistro set at the base of the ancient walls of Dalt Vila. With front row seats to Portal de Ses Taules, the dramatic rampart that rises from street level to pierce the heart of the Medieval fortress, this Ibiza fine dining restaurant provides a euphoric hit of history, culture, views and gastronomy all rolled into one unforgettable experience in the centre of the charming old town.

Buzzing with chatter and lively energy throughout the day, Il Dek is always a hive of activity. Tightly woven tables spill out across the cobbled pavements, so lunchtimes are all about revelling in the late afternoon sun while watching the world go by. Evenings are for basking in good food, company and the finest wines beneath the twinkling Balearic skies, with Dalt Vila’s iconic watch tower lit up against the darkness. Locals rendezvous at the Ibiza fine dining restaurant in the knowledge that every mealtime here is exemplary, and a legion of visitors always follow suit.

While the setting alone is enough to entice you in, it’s the tantalising, Tuscan-inspired menu at Il Dek that ties everything together. To start, tuck into tasty tapas plates like rich provolone cheese with truffle, or scallops au gratin. Sample larger plates like creamy burrata cheese with sweet cherry tomatoes; tender tuna and salmon tartare with avocado cream; or order a round of impeccable pizzas, with classics like Margherita and Pugliese available alongside the Ibiza fine dining restaurant’s signature flavours like the luxurious 2021, made with San Morzano tomatoes, gorgonzola, mozzarella and black truffle.

Homemade pastas come next (primo), and the tagliatelle with lobster and bisque; taglioni with black truffle, or the orecchiette with broccoli are a must-try. Next up (secondo) at Il Dek, prime cuts of meat are presented in a variety of ways, such as a lavish veal Milanese; roasted New Zealand lamb chops; a Rossini-style fillet steak with decadent foie and truffle or Iberian pork flatbread with sage and rosemary. Fresh fish is a speciality too, with star dishes including red tuna steak with sweet and sour onions, succulent salmon fresh off the grill, or the catch of the day baked Isolana-style with potatoes, basil and olives . The Ibiza fine dining restaurant also crafts delicious sushi, with a tempting selection of sashimi, uramaki and nigiri all made to order.

Finish with house-made tiramisu with a punchy kick; rich chocolate mousse made with the finest Ecuadorian chocolate; and zesty lemon Sgroppino. The unrivalled cocktail and wine list is the best in Ibiza town, featuring page after page of hand-picked Italian wines – red, white, rosé and sparkling – from famed wineries including Tenuta Masseto, Angelo Gaja and Marchesi Frescobaldi, plus expertly curated drops from France (including high-end champagne), the best vinos from mainland Spain and beyond. Order a magnum, or a double magnum, and settle in for the day-to-night Il Dek epicurean experience – fortunately, the Ibiza fine dining restaurant is open till 1am, so gourmands can linger long into the night, savouring every last moment.