Ca Na Joana occupies a 17th century house in Formentera.
We have plenty of reasons to travel this summer to Formentera. Ses Illetes has just been chosen as the best nudist beach in Europe. The new Pacha Group boutique hotel promises to be one of the most Instagrammed settings of the season. And its beach bars are once again those hot spots to see and be seen. But no one is bitter a scallop niguiri and seafood sobrassada served in one of the oldest houses on the island (from the 17th century). The Mr. Ito's Japanese-fusion cuisine has just moved into the Ca Na Joana restaurant de Sant Francesc and is already in the top ten summer must-sees in little Pitiusa.
The chef Sergio Monterde arrives with his yanagiba knife (and his creativity) sharper than ever and, in addition to the always impeccable nigiris, rolls, gunkans, tartars and sashimis, he proposes more exclusive dishes such as Gillardeau Oyster with Japanese Citrus Dressing or the king crab salad with sweet chili gratin mousseline.
Nigiris by Mr. Ito, at Ca Na Joana.
MENU AND PRODUCT
Nothing can go wrong if we pair the highest quality raw materials with a romantic atmosphere seasoned by candlelight and the freshness of bougainvillea and the experience of a sushiman who still has a lot to cut... not to prove, if we look at the excellent work carried out in Madrid at Sr. Ito Lab and Asiakō and at the Alma Beach Club in Ibiza (also with Mr. Ito).
ultra fresh fish subjected to curing processes, probiotic and fermented sauces to complete the elaborations and Balearic seafood products serve as the basis for a menu in which there is no shortage of vegetarian options in roll format (cucumber, avocado, daikon, Chinese chives, sesame kimchee, tagine and sweet chili emulsion) and other more sophisticated ones such as sake roll sake truffle made with salmon tartare, kimchee and truffle.
Sashimis with hokkaido dressing and sesame made with catches of the day are always a hit and the spicy tuna tartare with korean marinade, egg yolk and sesame that dish with which to surprise the palate.
Terrace at the Ca Na Joana restaurant in Formentera.
Anything else to add? we could talk about glazed edamame with chilli and tobiko mayonnaise, but we prefer to pay attention to the new addition of David González García to the kitchen team of Mr. Ito, who with his advanced technique conquered us for years as head chef in Kabuki.
Address: Carrer Berenguer Renart, 2, San Francesc, Formentera See map
Telephone: +34 971 323 160 / +34 619 484 476
Schedule: Monday to Sunday: 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.