Restaurante Don Jerónimocaldero tabarquino and guaranteed table
Book your menu at the highest rated restaurant on Tabarca Island and add the ferry from Santa Pola in the same booking. Pay once, instant confirmation.
Secure combined booking:The menu and ferry are independent services, each with its dedicated provider. Tabarca Experience coordinates them in a seamless single booking — choose everything, pay once, and receive instant confirmation in your email.Guaranteed table at Don Jerónimo before leaving home.
How to Book at Don Jerónimo
with ferry included
Everything on a single screen. No phone calls, no surprises on the day of your trip.
Caldero, Lobster, Rice/Fideuà, Vegan or Children's. You can combine different menus within the same booking. Minimum 2 people.
Select your round-trip catamaran tickets from Santa Pola. €9/person · Free for children under 4.
Select an available day on the calendar and your preferred seating: 13:30, 15:00 or 16:00. The total price is shown automatically before checkout.
Credit card, debit card or Bizum. Instant email confirmation. Simply show the QR code at the pier and restaurant — no paper printing needed.
No booking fees · Instant confirmation
Restaurant Information
C/ Virgen del Carmen 1 · Tabarca Island
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Restaurante Don Jerónimo on Tabarca Island: The Landmark of Caldero Tabarquino
The Restaurante Don Jerónimo has been for decades the top recommendation for visitors to Tabarca Island seeking authentic culinary heritage. Located at C/ Virgen del Carmen 1, in the center of the walled historic village right by the main square, it is the most sheltered interior venue on the island: away from the bustle of beachside promenade terraces, offering an intimate maritime ambiance that sets it apart.
The cornerstone of its prestige is top-tier ingredients: fresh catch arrives every morning straight from the Santa Pola fish market, ensuring unmatched freshness evident in every bite. Two welcoming dining rooms, warm family hospitality, and a kitchen that has perfected the craft across generations.
What to Eat at Don Jerónimo: Caldero and Arroz a banda
If there is one quintessential reason to visit Don Jerónimo, it is the caldero tabarquino. The most celebrated dish of Tabarca cuisine is prepared here with gallina — the local name for red scorpionfish, the most prized rockfish in Tabarca waters —, slowly braised in an earthenware pot with peppers, sweet onions, and olive oil. From the resulting rich fumet they cook the Arroz a banda that accompanies the dish, served alongside creamy homemade alioli.
The outcome is a culinary journey unmatched by any mainland eatery. To taste authentic caldero tabarquino, you simply must travel to Tabarca. And in Tabarca, the absolute benchmark is Don Jerónimo.
In addition to caldero, the Rice Menu lets diners choose between Arroz a banda, Fideuà, chicken breast, or grilled sirloin steak. A tailored option for diverse groups where not everyone craves rockfish. The Vegan Menu featuring seasonal garden vegetable rice makes it practically the only venue on the island with a comprehensive vegan offering.
Eating in Tabarca with Children: Why Don Jerónimo is the Best Choice
Organizing an excursion to Tabarca with children usually comes with one major hassle: arriving on the island and finding an open table. With Tabarca Experience, that worry is gone. The children's menu at Don Jerónimo costs €17 (up to 12 years old) and includes a choice between croquettes, calamari, rice, or burger, plus dessert and drink. Children under 4 ride free on the catamaran. Everything locked in before stepping out your front door.
Don Jerónimo for Groups and Vegans
Don Jerónimo is also one of the premier spots for group dining in Tabarca. The ability to mix different menus at the very same table — caldero for seafood lovers, paella for others, vegan options, and children's portions — makes it uniquely convenient. Minimum booking is 2 guests; for large parties we advise messaging via WhatsApp to secure seating.
How to Reach Restaurante Don Jerónimo from Tabarca Port
From the port of Tabarca Island to Restaurante Don Jerónimo, it is an easy 5 to 7 minute stroll. Upon disembarking, follow the main cobblestone street into the walled town until you reach the central plaza. Don Jerónimo sits on C/ Virgen del Carmen 1, right beside the square. It is one of the easiest restaurants to locate on the entire island.
Tabarca Island Excursion with Boat and Lunch Included
The most relaxing way to visit Tabarca is booking your boat and lunch together before leaving home. Through Tabarca Experience you can add ferry tickets from Santa Pola directly while reserving your table at Don Jerónimo. The catamaran departs from Santa Pola harbor, takes only 25 minutes to reach Tabarca, and features underwater viewing windows. The ticket has no fixed departure hour: board whichever departure suits your day best.
The most sought-after pairing is the ferry + Caldero Menu: 36€ per adult with all essentials included. If you are searching for a complete boat and lunch package in Tabarca, this is the single best-value experience across the island.
Updated Menu Prices at Don Jerónimo (2026)
Menu prices at Don Jerónimo for the 2026 season are: Caldero Menu 35€, Lobster Menu 40€, Rice/Fideuà Menu 27€, Sirloin Steak Menu 30€, Vegan Menu 27€ and Children's Menu 17€. All include starters, main course, dessert, and drinks. The round-trip catamaran ferry from Santa Pola is 9€ extra. Booking is 100% online with zero hidden surcharges.