Restaurant Sol Cala Saona — Restaurant in Formentera

When we arrived as we had a reservation there was a group ahead of us who didn’t have a reservation and were asked to wait. we got in and they gave us a table by the bar and in the corner even though the other tables were free. Before seating we asked for one of the other tables by the windows and the waiter said they were reserved but I knew for a fact when you make the reservation you don’t get a choice and you defiantly are not given one. The waiter disagreed. Funny thing though. After being seated though the group who didn’t have a reservation who tried to get a table before us was seated at one of the tables at the window. Incredible. It does not leave a good impression when you almost get in an argument on arrival with the waiter because he is lying to you just so he doesn’t have to seat you where you prefer. It is also true what the other poor reviews say. This restaurant only exists because it the only one. So as usual with anywhere that doesn’t have any competition they don’t need to worry about what the client actually wants because there is always someone behind who doesn’t know better. Though from being in business this restaurants days are numbered unless they get better management which is client orientated and not just number driven oh and a better menu which is a little lacking. Come to the beach in your boat/car etc but not to the restaurant. YOU have a choice! Go elsewhere.

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Cuando llegamos, ya que teníamos una reserva, había un grupo delante de nosotros que no tenía reserva y se les pidió que esperaran. Entramos y nos dieron una mesa junto a la barra y en la esquina, aunque las otras mesas estaban libres. Antes de sentarnos pedimos una de las otras mesas junto a las ventanas y el camarero dijo que estaban reservadas, pero yo sabía con certeza que cuando haces la reserva no tienes otra opción y, definitivamente, no te dan una. El camarero no estuvo de acuerdo. Aunque es gracioso. Después de estar sentado, el grupo que no tenía reserva y que intentó conseguir una mesa antes que nosotros se sentó en una de las mesas de la ventana. Increíble. No deja una buena impresión cuando al llegar casi discutes con el camarero porque te está mintiendo para no tener que sentarte donde prefieres. También es cierto lo que dicen las otras críticas negativas. Este restaurante solo existe porque es el único. Entonces, como es habitual en cualquier lugar que no tenga competencia, no es necesario que se preocupen por lo que el cliente realmente quiere porque siempre hay alguien detrás que no sabe nada mejor. Aunque por estar en el negocio, los días de los restaurantes están contados a menos que obtengan una mejor administración que esté orientada al cliente y no solo impulsada por números, y un menú mejor que falta un poco. Ven a la playa en tu barco / coche, etc. pero no al restaurante. ¡Tienes una opción! Ve...

Sol Cala Saona is the kind of place that lingers in your memory long after you leave. Nestled right on the edge of one of Formentera’s most stunning coves, it strikes the perfect balance between understated luxury and laid-back island dining.

The location is unbeatable. Cala Saona’s turquoise waters and red cliffs feel like a private paradise, and you can step into the sand in under a minute. Sunset here is nothing short of magical—the sky melts into shades of pink and orange, and you feel like you’re on the edge of the world.

Everything feels curated to enhance relaxation, from the crisp linens to the subtle design touches that echo Formentera’s effortless style.

The restaurant deserves a special visit. Fresh, beautifully prepared dishes highlight local ingredients. We felt like we were eating at a Michelin starred experience with the set menu, exquisite wine pairings and incredible service.

Sol Cala Saona is not just a dining experience—it’s an infusion of authentic tranquility, where time slows and nature and unbelievable food takes center stage. Perfect for couples, dreamers, and anyone who wants to reconnect with beauty...

The Sol restaurant is in the bay of Cala Saona in an excellent position, open terrace in front of sunset, sober and stylish furnishings, it promises what it as not kept in practice. The table service is discreet and professional, the menu based on fresh fish shows some very expensive dishes in relation to the raw material used (1 euro per mussel seems too much to us) it was inviting but it was what we wanted; let's start with a few delicious appetizers, because our attention is captured by a seafood paella with squid ink and we decide to order it. Really inviting except that it was inedible due to how salty it was! We didn't finish the dish and at the waiter's request we pointed out that it was impossible to finish it because it was too salty (inedible). We were disappointed when the room manager wanted to convince us that he was normal because:"The broth he uses, being restricted, is a bit tasty!" so what!!!!??? Considering that both my partner and I cook with a certain skill and know and appreciate good food, in a restaurant that makes the local product its philosophy, at least that has staff in the kitchen who know how to exalt it and treat customers well, apologizing if needed, proposing something else to eat because we paid and went back to the hotel on an empty stomach! If you are in Formentera on holiday willing to pay to eat well, do not book a table in this restaurant. June 2023 El restaurante Sol está en Cala Saona en una excelente posición, terraza abierta para disfrutar de l’atardecer, mobiliario sobrio y elegante, promete lo que no ha cumplido. El servicio de mesa es discreto y profesional, la carta a base de pescado fresco muestra algunos platos muy caros en relación a la materia prima utilizada (1 euro por mejillón nos pareciò demasiado) pero apetecible y tambien era lo que queríamos; empecemos con unos antojitos riquísimos, porque nos llama la atención una paella de marisco con tinta de calamares y decidimos pedirla. ¡Realmente atractivo, excepto que no era comestible debido a lo salado que era! No terminamos el plato ya petición del mesero le indicamos que era imposible terminarlo porque estaba demasiado salado (no comestible). Nos molestamos cuando el encargado de la sala quiso convencernos de que era normal porque:"¡El caldo que usa, al estar restringido, está un poco sabroso!" ¿¿¿¡¡¡¡ así que lo que!!!!??? Teniendo en cuenta que tanto mi pareja como yo cocinamos con cierta destreza y sabemos y apreciamos la buena comida, en un restaurante que hace del producto local su filosofía, al menos que tiene personal en la cocina que sabe exaltarlo y tratar bien a los clientes, pidiendo disculpas si es necesario, proponiendo otro para comer porque pagamos y volvimos al hotel en ayunas! Si estás en Formentera de vacaciones y estás dispuesto a pagar para comer bien, no reserves mesa en este...