New discovery August 2025: Omakase by Walt
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Michelin-awarded sushi experience in Ibiza Town
There are culinary experiences that resonate. That last. Omakase by Walt in Eivissa (Ibiza Town) is such a special culinary experience. One that was awarded a star by the Michelin Guide at the end of 2023. This makes Omakase by Walt one of only four Michelin-starred restaurants currently on Ibiza. And let me say this in advance: Omakase by Walt is without question anything but cheap. With a menu price of 195 euros, however, Omakase by Walt is worth every euro, unlike many hyped, trendy restaurants on Ibiza that charge comparable prices. In my opinion, it's even good value compared to the expensive Juls, Cala Gracioneta, Villa Mercedes, and the like. Because everything here is just right, from the product to the chef's craftsmanship and creativity, as well as the refinement and flavor of the dishes, to the service and overall experience. But first things first…
A restaurant like a secret club
A small group of guests stands in front of an inconspicuous door in Ibiza's less-than-charming new town. No one quite knows what to expect. Almost like entering a secret club, you wait to be admitted before the door opens – and you are greeted with a warm smile. The opening feels like a ritual. First, a wait, then an arrival. You take a seat in a simple anteroom, are offered an aperitif, and the anticipation builds. And finally: the invitation to enter.
One room, eleven seats, full attention
The dining room is small, intimate, and pared down. There's room for just eleven guests – shoulder to shoulder at a bar that doubles as a stage. Behind them: Walter, the host, master and heart of the evening. Japanese rice is already simmering on a simple gas stove. From the very beginning, you can sense the special atmosphere: personal, focused, and confidential. Walter greets each guest. Introduces himself. Takes his time. Walter is assisted by Francesca, who unobtrusively, charmingly, and competently helps with drink selection. Whether sake or wine by the bottle – or a pairing of both by the glass. The number of glasses depends not on the courses, but on individual drinking habits. Omakase, in other words.
Omakase translates from Japanese as "I leave it to you" and refers to a set menu where the guest leaves the selection and order of the dishes entirely to the chef. Therefore, there is no menu. You don't make your own selections. You let the chef's creativity surprise you. Walter decides what is served – and that's the best thing that can happen to you!
A culinary journey in 12+x acts
The omakase menu unfolds slowly, almost like a play, with each course being an act. It begins lightly, almost playfully: Daikon Maki, wafer-thin rolled Japanese radish, stuffed with amberjack and okra, delicately seasoned, and crowned with a shiso blossom – like a poetic opening sentence.
Then things get more intense: Amberjack Tataki, briefly seared, with ponzu and pickled daikon – fresh, smoky, elegant. A silent amazement sweeps through the room as Walter announces the next dish: Sunomono, a composition of crayfish, seaweed, mushrooms, and a crispy crab head. A dish that playfully brings the ocean to the plate.
Particularly impressive: the Chawanmushi, a Japanese egg custard, creamy, warm, and rich, refined with crab and salmon roe – almost like a brief moment of comfort in the middle of the meal. This is followed by Sea Anemone (with kimizu sauce, nori seaweed, and kinome leaves), Red Mullet (with ginger-sesame sauce, green beans, and kumquat slices), Tuna Nigiri (akami, chutoro, and otoro), and Dashi Broth with Ibiza tomatoes and chives.
And then, the highlight: the Nigiri Sequence. Tuna in three varieties – akami, chutoro, otoro – each a distinct universe of texture and flavor. Plus red snapper, Ibiza shrimp, and mackerel. All on a perfect base of rice. How many nigiri do you get? Omakase – this time Walter says "I leave it up to you."
The finale gets playful: Tuna Tartare with akami, chutoro, and otoro, white soy sauce, pickled daikon, and caviar is followed by Unagi Temaki – warm, cheesy, and smoky, with grilled eel. Then comes Atsuyaki Tamago, a Japanese omelet with fish, Ibiza honey, and soy sauce. And as a sweet twist: Corn And White Miso Ice Cream that's surprisingly salty, creamy, and sweet all at once.
The produce of the 12-course menu +x (12 courses plus a good three to seven nigiri variations) comes primarily from the Mediterranean off Ibiza and between the Pitiusas and the mainland – all of the highest quality. Each course bears the hallmarks of Japanese tradition: precision, respect for the product, and reduction to the essentials.
Walter – the host with world class
Walter Sidoravicius, the namesake and master behind Omakase by Walt, is a culinary globetrotter – born in Venezuela, with Lithuanian and German roots. His culinary journey began in Madrid, where he first encountered sushi in 2010. Driven by a desire to return to the roots, he moved to Japan. He passed several highly selective interviews for a position at Nobu Tokyo – and ultimately became part of this oriental culinary cosmos. This was followed by a period of study at the prestigious Basque Culinary Center in San Sebastián, where he completed a master's degree in innovation and restaurant management.
After stints as Head Sushi Chef at the Blue Marlin Ibiza and consulting work in New York, Morocco, and Austria, the desire to create his own concept finally emerged. Inspired by the speakeasy principle of those secret whispering rooms that emerged during Prohibition in the USA, Omakase by Walt was born. Today, Walter is not just a host, but the silent architect of a culinary ritual that masterfully combines precision, courtesy, and passion.
My conclusion
Omakase by Walt is more than a dinner – it's a ritual. Eleven guests, one master, an evening of precision and intimacy. Every bite tells a story, every moment is deliberately chosen. A culinary experience that has truly been missing from Ibiza's diverse and opulent gastronomic offerings – and rightly honored with a Michelin star since 2024.
A real new discovery for me – and a must for anyone who loves fine dining and Japanese cuisine.
Tue to Sat two sessions at 19:30 and 22:30, Via Romana, 15, Eivissa, Tel. +34 692 28 52 94, €€€€