ROTO Ibiza

Built to hover above the water in Marina Botafoch, ROTO Ibiza has front-row views of the glittering sea and the Dalt Vila skyline. As the sun dips each night, the terrace at this Ibiza restaurant glows in the last rays of daylight, reflections sparkle across the bay and the first stars appear in the inky sky above. Evening fades into night, and the pace picks up with DJs. Romance morphs into dancing, and the night is full of promise.

The ROTO Ibiza menu delivers what the mood demands featuring strong flavours, inventive combinations and classic dishes – but first, cocktails. The extensive list at this late-night Ibiza restaurant is brimming with original concoctions and all the classics. The Fresa Salvaje is a tangy blend of mezcal, lime, strawberries and Tabasco while the Sugar Daddy ups the ante with Dewar’s 8, triple sec, lime, bitters and ginger beer. Liquidly sated, it’s time to peruse the menu.

To get the most out of your visit to ROTO Ibiza, it’s advisable to order a round of starters to share. Caspian Osciertra imperial caviar comes on mini blinis with cream cheese, while grilled caramelised artichokes with Romesco sauce hint at Spanish tradition. López Russian salad is topped with shrimp; Mediterranean red tuna tartare is refreshing; and the tiger prawn tempura is served with a punchy Korean chilli salsa. An assortment of sushi, sashimi and hand rolls from the Ibiza restaurant’s raw bar is always a welcome addition to any table.

Mains at this popular Ibiza restaurant traverse cultures with delicious plates such as black cod in a miso marinade; milk-fed veal Milanese with low-temperature egg; and sea urchin risotto with rocket. Everything at ROTO Ibiza is truly remarkable – and practically irresistible – including a whole grilled sea bass with Ibizan brine emulsion prepared boneless and butterflied, grilled in the charcoal oven and served with fresh vegetables.

Meat lovers will struggle to choose between the ROTO Ibiza beef tenderloin with crispy polenta and grilled bimi; the herby, sous-vide American Black Angus flank steak, or the Chateaubriand. Vegetarians and flexitarians are most definitely not an afterthought at the Ibiza restaurant however, with options like creamy Stracciatella salad; buffalo ricotta and truffle cappelletti with sage butter; and a pea protein burger with pickled cucumber, vegan cheese, and caramelised onion.

Resident DJ Angel Linde goes old-school with a nightly vinyl set during dinner at this social hub of an Ibiza restaurant, followed by more energised beats from Escribano, Cristian de Rosa and a rotation of special guests. A secretive path leads to El Búnker – a late-night speakeasy open from Thursday to Saturday, where low lighting and a serious sound system keep things moving until the early hours. ROTO Ibiza isn’t a club, but the lines blur quickly. Dinner becomes drinks. Drinks turn into dancing. One minute you’re finishing dessert, the next you’ve got your hands in the air. You don’t get more Ibiza than that.