La Gaia by Óscar Molina, the Michelin-starred restaurant at the Ibiza Gran Hotel, has been reimagined by Sandra Tarruella Interioristas with a design that speaks to both island tradition and the cosmopolitan tone of its five-star setting.
Located in Ibiza Town and framed by views of Dalt Vila, the space is built around the chef’s multisensory dining journey; a sequence that begins with a welcome tasting, followed by an interaction at the open kitchen, and concluding at the table. This experience has been translated into architecture with the space meticulously shaped to follow the flow of the dining experience with lime-plastered walls, semicircular arches, and curved forms creating distinct zones that reflect each stage of the meal.
Natural materials sourced from Ibiza — local stone, wood, and woven fibres — set the tone. Arches divide the space into more intimate dining areas, with side stations discreetly integrated into the layout. At the centre, a bar with soft curves and continuous cladding serves as a first stop for starters, while across from the open kitchen, two striking stone-clad counters define the next phase of the meal. A preserved jellyfish art installation by Danish artist Katrin Kirk floats above this space, a nod to the restaurant’s former identity.
To one side, a large wooden table and suspended light fixture define the private dining room, laid over a hand-assembled stone mosaic rug. The surrounding furnishings shift between weighty sculptural forms and slimline metal profiles, depending on their role in the space. A custom metal lattice separates the restaurant from the hotel lobby, semi-transparent, elegant and functional.
With a setting as distinguished as the cuisine on offer, La Gaia by Óscar Molina is set to mark a new chapter with this sophisticated redesign.
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La Gaia Ibiza Photography, Salva Lopez.
