La Gaia | Ibiza Gran Hotel

In the glittering constellation of luxury that makes up Ibiza’s famous Marina district, Ibiza Gran Hotel is its north star. The magnificent resort, which falls under the Grand Luxe category of hotels (a level above five-star) is revered for its top tier setting, exceptional service and beautiful rooms, and its flagship restaurant, La Gaia, is the most esteemed fine dining destination on the island. Under the guidance of acclaimed chef Óscar Molina, La Gaia was recognised nationally with its first Repsol Sol in 2018 followed by a second in 2019, and earned the ultimate accolade, a MICHELIN star, in 2022, cementing its place on the international gastronomic map.

In 2025, the stylish Ibiza fine dining restaurant has been reimagined by one of Spain’s freshest interior design studios, Sandra Tarruella Interioristas, adding a dose of Barcelona chic to the existing Mediterranean vibe. With this ethereal new look, La Gaia is stepping into its supernova era, as Molina and his talented kitchen team have elevated its two iconic degustation menus to reflect a deepening gastronomic philosophy while simultaneously launching a new à la carte menu.

Molina has always put the quality of ingredients first, forming long lasting friendships with many of the local growers whose produce takes pride of place on his plates. The Illa tasting menu is a journey through the signature dishes that have defined the Ibiza fine dining restaurant since its inception. These are the La Gaia classics: carabinero prawn mousse; crostes salad with peix sec; and a trilogy of Balearic pork and spiny lobster with potato and egg. The menu is accompanied by a selection of the finest drops from the Ibiza Gran Hotel cellar and culminates in one of the most exquisite desserts on the island.

The Horitzó tasting menu is where Molina stretches his creative and technical wings. Local black pork jowl with miso; kvass ensaimada; Ibizan garlic red shrimps with Béarnaise and a black pepper cracker; low-temperature artichokes with pil-pil sauce and jamón; clay baked onion with mantis shrimp broth; and black rice with huitlacoche mushrooms and jalapeño powder. All savoured with perfectly matched wines and ending with sweet surprises such as the Ibizan Meadow, made up of apple, flowers and jasmine tea ice cream; and the Pitiusas – pine essence, chocolate and citrus. This innovative new Ibiza fine dining menu is a testament to both Molina’s ever-evolving skills and the La Gaia ethos of connecting diners with the essence of the island.

The new à la carte dining option offers diners the freedom to create their own version of a La Gaia menu. It’s also perfect for those who just want a little taste of culinary star dust and gives guests many more reasons to return time and time again. After dinner, retire to the resort’s stunning new bar, Musa, where the inspired cocktail menu is perfect for post-prandial supping. Year after year, La Gaia continues to evolutionise the Ibiza fine dining scene with humility and style, and above all, the utmost respect for the authenticity of the island’s incredible and abundant produce.