Located within the confines of the Ibiza fortressed walls, El Olivo is an exception to the Ibiza rule of never eating in the Dalt. One of the island's more stylish dining rooms offers a crisp white awning and elegant terrace eatery that's one of the toughest reservations of the summer season. The L-shaped outdoor space occupies one of the walled town's most prized pieces of real estate arranged in stylish rattan chairs and always-sexy crowd of dressy visitors and locals. Inside, a far more intimate dining experience offers candlelight and romance in lieu of people watching as a flirty staff works the early evening cocktail crowd and late dinner seating as if visiting with long-time friends.
The Food
Owners Frédéric and Pierrick over see a Balearic menu of warm vegetable salads with wasabi dressing, charcuterie plate with warm bread and terrine of foie gras that are appetizer standouts. Main course include pastas with a traditional Spanish spin like black rice with squid or salmon tagliatelle or meat rabbit stew with lemon and seafood selection like fresh cod or Ibiza-sourced skate with butter caper sauce.
Last Word
Stylish Dalt eatery offers one of the walled cities rare foodie finds with a fashionable following that’s perfect for a night in town.
