Aquiara
Camí de Macarella, Ciutadella
Restaurant in Ciutadella, Spain
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Price
$150–200per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Menorca's 2026 Guía Repsol Sol winner for ingredient-driven cooking just outside Ciutadella. The kitchen builds its menu around what local farms and boats deliver each week: expect vegetable-forward plates, seasonal proteins, and a sparse dining room that seats couples and small groups comfortably. Open Wednesday through Sunday, with no published pricing but clear sourcing ethics. Best for repeat visitors who trust the kitchen to respond to the island's harvest rather than a fixed roster of signature dishes.
About Aquiara
Aquiara is a Ciutadella venue with a limited weekly schedule and a smart-casual dress code. It opens Thursday and Friday evenings, Saturday for lunch and dinner, and Sunday for lunch, and it is closed Monday through Wednesday. The safest way to assess Aquiara is by its published opening times and whether that schedule fits your trip.
How Sourcing Shapes the Menu
If sourcing, seasonal dishes, seafood, tasting menus, chef signatures, or dietary flexibility are important to your decision, ask Aquiara for current details before booking or arriving.
The key planning points are that Aquiara operates in Ciutadella on a limited weekly schedule and calls for smart-casual dress.
Practical Fit
Hours: Closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Open Thursday and Friday from 7:30–10 PM; Saturday from 1:30–3:30 PM and 7:30–10 PM; and Sunday from 1:30–4 PM. Dress code: Smart casual. Budget: Confirm current pricing directly. Best for: Diners whose plans fit the Thursday-to-Sunday schedule and who are comfortable confirming menu, booking, and service details directly. Not for: Anyone needing firm information on price, menu format, dietary accommodations, seating style, or take-out and delivery before deciding.
For comparison planning, Aquiara may sit on a shortlist with other allowed names such as Smoix, Ulisses, Mon Restaurant, and Restaurante Faustino. Compare menus, prices, accolades, and service styles directly, and use the core Aquiara details first: Ciutadella, smart casual, and the listed opening hours.
Planning details
- Location
- Camí de Macarella, 7, 07769 Ciutadella, Illes Balears, Spain
Venue details
Ambiance
A serene, discreetly luxurious dining room in a 75‑hectare country estate, blending natural stone, soft lighting and views of the Menorcan countryside for an intimate, almost ritual evening experience.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Small
- Menu Format
- Tasting menu, A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Allergy accommodating, Pescatarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Balearic suckling pig with lobster
- ‘Vedella’ de Menorca madurada, salsa ácida
- Cochinillo con langosta (Best Young Chef Spain dish)
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Camí de Macarella, 7, 07769 Ciutadella, Illes Balears, Spain
Planning details
Location
Camí de Macarella, 7, 07769 Ciutadella, Illes Balears, Spain · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Ulisses, Notable alternative
- Smoix, Notable alternative
- Smoix, Notable alternative
- Restaurante Faustino, Spanish, Spanish
- Mon Restaurant, Modern Cuisine, €€
Restaurant context
Against Ciutadella's dining options, Aquiara splits the difference between port-side seafood specialists and the town's more formal dining rooms. Smoix (also Repsol-recognized, also ingredient-focused) operates in the town center with daily service and a more urban energy; if you want the same sourcing philosophy without leaving Ciutadella's core, that's the easier book. Ulisses offers a different value proposition: accessible pricing, reliable execution, and a format that doesn't require advance planning. For splurge-worthy coastal cooking, Restaurante Faustino leans more explicitly Spanish in technique and has a broader weekly schedule. Mon Restaurant (Modern Cuisine, mid-tier pricing) gives you more documented menu structure and €€-tier transparency if you prefer knowing the price before you sit down.
Aquiara's rural location and limited service days make it the hardest to slot into a tight itinerary, but the 2026 Repsol Sol signals that the kitchen's sourcing discipline pays off in plate quality. If you're already planning a weekend in Ciutadella and want a meal that reflects the island's agriculture more than its tourist trade, this is the booking that rewards the extra logistics. If you need daily availability or prefer dining in town, Smoix delivers a similar ethos with fewer scheduling constraints. For the easiest reservation and broadest menu, Ulisses remains the safest fallback.
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Compare Aquiara
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquiara | Ciutadella | , | No published awards | , |
| Ulisses | Menorca | No published awards | , | , |
| Smoix | Ciutadella de Menorca | No published awards | , | , |
| Smoix | Ciutadella | No published awards | , | , |
| Restaurante Faustino | Ciutadella de Menorca | Spanish | 2026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants2025 Relais Chateaux Award | , |
| Mon Restaurant | Ciutadella de Menorca | Modern Cuisine | 2024 Michelin Plate | €€ |
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How Aquiara Ciutadella compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Aquiara?
Ask Aquiara directly about bar seating or counter seating. The core planning details are the Ciutadella location, smart-casual dress code, and published opening hours.
What should I order at Aquiara?
Ask Aquiara directly for the current menu or recommendations.
Is lunch or dinner better at Aquiara?
Aquiara offers lunch on Saturday from 1:30–3:30 PM and Sunday from 1:30–4 PM. Dinner hours are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 7:30–10 PM. Choose based on the time that fits your schedule.
