"Ibiza's quiet gastronomic secret — book Salvia for Pablo Carrizo's garden-led, Josper-fired cooking far from the island's noise."
About Salvia
Salvia is the restaurant at Ca Na Xica, a rural hotel between Santa Gertrudis and Sant Miquel in the green heart of Ibiza. Its pantry is the hotel's own vegetable and herb gardens plus a network of island farms. Chef Pablo Carrizo runs the kitchen with a pedigree few on the island can match — stints at elBulli, El Celler de Can Roca, Quique Dacosta, Berasategui, Paco Roncero and Carme Ruscalleda.
The cooking is modern Mediterranean, built on garden produce and the live fire of the Josper grill.
The Kitchen
The Josper is central: Carrizo grills sea bass and serves it with lemony tirabeque peas, and turns out a dry-aged beef loin with pickled-carrot purée, or beef ribs smoked then slow-cooked for 52 hours and finished in truffled potato cream. The Sa Nostra tasting menu walks through the chef's favourites, with a deep cellar alongside.
The Room
The setting is a serene garden terrace and a calm, low-key dining room — a world away from Ibiza's club circuit. Service is attentive and unhurried, suited to a milestone dinner or a discreet client table.
Best for an Anniversary Dinner
For an anniversary or a table to impress clients in calm surroundings, Salvia is among Ibiza's most rewarding rooms. Compare it with Es Tragón or La Gaia when shortlisting the island's serious kitchens.
Not for
Not for diners after a buzzy beach-club scene or a quick casual meal — Salvia is a quiet, multi-course garden restaurant that rewards a leisurely evening.
Frequently Asked
Who is the chef at Salvia in Ibiza?
Pablo Carrizo, whose CV includes elBulli, El Celler de Can Roca, Quique Dacosta, Berasategui, Paco Roncero and Carme Ruscalleda. He leads the kitchen at Ca Na Xica.
What is Salvia known for?
Garden-to-table Mediterranean cooking over the Josper grill — Josper sea bass, dry-aged beef loin and 52-hour beef ribs — built on the hotel's own gardens and island farms.
Where is Salvia located?
At the Ca Na Xica hotel between Santa Gertrudis and Sant Miquel de Balansat, in the rural interior of Ibiza, away from the coastal resorts.
Does Salvia have a tasting menu?
Yes. The Sa Nostra tasting menu walks diners through the chef's favourites, and the restaurant keeps a selected cellar to pair alongside it.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Salvia
A small rural room; reserve ahead, especially in the summer season.
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Practical Information
AddressCa Na Xica, Ctra. Sant Miquel km 10, Ibiza
NeighbourhoodBetween Santa Gertrudis & Sant Miquel
CuisineModern Mediterranean
PriceTasting menu and à la carte; among the island's higher-end tables
Dress CodeSmart casual
SeatingGarden terrace and dining room
ReservationEssential
