Naturally, wine follows, and the ROTO Ibiza cellar is a cornucopia of precious drops from around the world. Glasses topped up, it’s time to dive into delights such as a creamy and salty sea urchin risotto, mouth-watering grilled black cod with miso mayonnaise, or the panko-and-Provencal crumbed veal Milanese served with slow-cooked egg and truffle. The famous ROTO Ibiza raw bar is as popular as ever, offering classic nigiri and inventive house rolls, from classic California rolls with snow crab and roe to zesty Hamachi jalapeño and a delectable vegan roll with cucumber, mango, palm hearts, avocado and sesame seeds.

As the sun moves across the sky and the horizon deepens into dusky pinks, the energy at ROTO Ibiza starts to shift. Stars appear above, candlelight flickers, and the entire venue becomes illuminated in a softly mysterious red hue that can be spotted from the other side of the harbour as dinner is served. The sharing plates and lighter dishes featured on the lunchtime menu still vie for attention at night, alongside delicacies such as char-grilled fresh salmon in chilli, lime and herb butter served with asparagus; succulent beef tenderloin with crispy polenta, grilled bimi and demi-glacé sauce; and the iconic MEATica burger made with skirt steak, cured pancetta, smoked cheese, pickles, caramelised onion and homemade mustard sauce.

Those following a vegetarian or plant-based lifestyle will be overjoyed to discover that the menu at ROTO Ibiza also features luxe dishes like the super tasty pea protein burger with pickled cucumber, vegan cheese, caramelised onion and house-made fries, along with an irresistible rigatoni made with grilled artichokes and premium San Marzano tomatoes. The buffalo ricotta and truffle cappelletti with sage butter is a veggie’s dream dish, while the über-delicious, pan-fried aubergine Milanese with shakshuka and burrata is another winner – even better when teamed with side dishes of truffled potato purée, French fries or seasonal roast veggies.

While each and every dish that comes out of the kitchen is prepared with precision and love, it’s the desserts where the chefs really get playful, and ROTO Ibiza knows how to close a meal on a high. Doughnut-flavoured cheesecake, La Conchi chocolate cake with cookies and custard, and Galician-style caramelised crêpes with dulce de leche, crème brûlée and Bulgarian yoghurt are irresistibly delicious. The ice creams seem to have been invented by Willy Wonka himself with flavours like pistachio Kit-Kat, lemon pie or Dubai chocolate served in charming individual cups. There’s a childlike joy to this final chapter – one that should definitely be shared.

By the time the beautiful dark night has settled in, and the sky is sprinkled with stars overhead, the energy at ROTO Ibiza transforms once again. The famous temptations of the island might be calling but there’s always a reason to stay right where you are and those in the know head downstairs to Búnker, ROTO Ibiza’s very own intimate, velvet-lined, speakeasy-style lounge. Open from Thursdays to Saturdays between 10pm and 2am, the music and cocktails here flow with abandon and there’s only one rule: enjoy yourself.

Just like Ibiza, ROTO Ibiza possesses layers of pleasure. It unfolds from day-to-night, each moment revealing more to love. It’s evident in the robust flavours of every dish, in the smile of your server, in the music pulsating throughout the night and the incomparable setting. With Dalt Vila rising in the foreground, the lights of the Marina reflected in the sea and a soft breeze caressing the deck, there is really nowhere else quite like it.