You know that feeling when you’ve passed the same place a hundred times, and you keep thinking, “One day…”? That was me with Casa Colonial. For years, every time I drove from Ibiza Town to Santa Eulalia, I’d clock that classy colonial sign just off the main road and wonder what the vibe was like up there. Well, I finally pulled in – and I’m so glad I did.
So let me share my experience when I finally decided to spend a night at Casa Colonial.
Where is Casa Colonial?
Before I jump into the details of the dishes, you might wonder where I saw that sign. Well, along the road between Ibiza Town and Santa Eulalia!
The moment you park the car and step in, it’s like the road behind you just vanishes. One second you’re beside the busy road to Santa Eulària, the next you’re up on a hill, wrapped in tropical calm. The place sits tucked away above the valley, surrounded by lush gardens, exotic plants and palm trees doing their slow dance in the breeze.
There’s a proper colonial-style terrace, a jungle-like cocktail garden with secret little ponds, and an old Ibiza finca that is warmed with firelight in the winter.
A relaxed restaurant
Casa Colonial’s not trying to be flashy, and that’s part of the charm in my opinion. It’s stylish without the show-off. The staff is attentive but not in your face. I’ve been twice now, both times with friends, and it was one of those spots where conversation flows as easily.
Also, there are lots of German guests. Turns out the owners are German, so you do get a friendly Euro crowd with plenty of polite vibes. A bit different from your typical Ibiza dinner crowd, but all good energy.
Thursday nights in summer are worth booking for since the place turns into a kind of garden lounge with live DJs, sax players, sometimes even Brazilian singers. No schlager as far as I know! After your meal, you can kick back with a cocktail or a cigar in one of the oversized chairs.
The menu: east meets west
The food at Casa Colonial isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel but it is very well done. It’s all about fresh, quality ingredients, cooked right. Think Thai and French flavours with a Mediterranean lightness that suits the Ibiza heat. There’s curry, fillet steak, and plenty of fish.
Casa Colonial’s wine list is solid. You’ve got bottles from Ibiza, Spain, France, California—plus their own house wines like “El Templo” from Bierzo and a white Albariño called “Raquel.” Both are worth a try.
They also make their own spirits: gin, limoncello, coffee liqueur, and a punchy Hierbas Payesas. You can grab a bottle on your way out from the little shop—or order online if you’re already missing it once you’re back home.
Worth the stop – even with your family!
Casa Colonial is not just for couples or business dinners. It’s fancy enough for a special night out but relaxed enough that I’d bring my kids, if they promise to behave. Family-friendly but still grown-up, if you know what I mean.
So if you’ve ever passed that sign on the Santa Eulària road and wondered what’s up that hill, do yourself a favour. Turn in, park up, and let Casa Colonial surprise you. Not posh-posh, but just right.
For info, go to their website. Also, the photos on this page are provided by Casa Colonial. I was too busy to make them 🙂
