RESTAURANT SABORS
Read moreStarted in 2020 in Regencós, the trajectory of this restaurant now continues in Sant Feliu de Guixols. The project of this family restaurant brings together the enthusiasm of Victor Serra, its chef, and the attention of his mother, Carmen. With the double objective of offering a menu based on local products and merging Mediterranean and Peruvian traditions. We will enjoy rice marinieres or black rice, tuna tartar or calamari prepared in the Mallorcan style, but also ceviches and tiraditos (similar to the previous one).
SA RASCASSA
Read moreSince its creation in 1916, this place has been one of Begur's must-visits. On the restaurant side, Sa Rascassa offers simple fare featuring some excellent Mediterranean recipes such as rice (caldós, sea and mountain...), as well as freshly caught fish such as scorpion fish or turbot. To be enjoyed on a lovely shaded terrace, facing the pretty cove of Aiguafreda. In terms of accommodation, five comfortable double rooms are available. Enjoy the peace and quiet, without telephones or TVs, 3.5 km from Begur.
CAL SASTRE
Read moreLocated next to the hotel, it boasts one of the most beautiful arcaded terraces in Catalonia. Since 1985, it has been serving traditional cuisine with top-quality produce, excellent service and a calm, family atmosphere. Of particular note is its star dish "Els Fesols de Santa Pau", which are beans grown in volcanic soil, unique and with the D.O. The other signature dish of the house is Caneló stuffed with pear sausage and truffle béchamel, which won a grand prize at a food fair in London.
LA FALCONERA
Read moreIts minimalist decor is punctuated with photos of the Punta Falconera, a cape located south of Cap de Creus, which gave the restaurant its name. Fish, shellfish, paella, suquet de peix, but also beautiful meats and carpaccio are logically on the menu of this place, which is part of the gastronomic collective " la cuina del vent ", which aims to highlight the products of the High Empordan. Just let yourself be guided by these passionate people and enjoy some of the suggestions of the day and the cart of desserts, much appreciated by the regulars.
INTEGRAL FIGUERES
Read moreChef Òscar Bigas offers a 100% vegan cuisine, based solely on local products. A member of Slow Food, Integral is an address that encompasses a whole gastronomic experience: a welcoming and close atmosphere thanks to an open kitchen that allows permanent chef-client interaction, and of course an assortment of vegan recipes that give rise to a festival of colors, flavors and very special aromas. All the ingredients used are organic, seasonal and meticulously selected from local markets and producers.
BRÀSIC
Read moreAs its name suggests, this restaurant has made grilling its credo. Through quick or more elaborate techniques to merge the different cuisines with charcoal. Its proposals are declined on the side of entries, but also on the side of meats or seafood. You can taste the dishes that have made his reputation, such as grilled artichokes with foie gras and Iberian ham, lobster ravioli, beef tartar and grilled octopus. Or for dessert, a grilled pineapple with a Mojito sorbet. Advance reservations are recommended.
EL FORTI DEL VOLCA MONTSACOPA
Read moreAfter climbing the steep slopes leading to the volcano, you will be delighted to enter this small restaurant at the summit. And which is a magnificent viewpoint for the surrounding landscapes: Olot and the Vallée d'en Bas, whether inside, through the bay windows or on its terrace. You can eat there from breakfast or crackle on a plate of tapas accompanying a local vermouth. Recommended.
CAN BADO
Read moreThis is the most famous restaurant in Figueres for its rice. There are no less than sixteen types on the menu: creamy (risotto type), melosos with juice or "dry", paella type. In the melos department, for example, you can choose rice served with étrilles and Bordeaux porcini mushrooms or, in the dry department, you can choose black rice or seafood paella. As it is very popular, its small space is quickly filled, especially on weekends when families invite themselves for a big paella. Reservations are highly recommended.
RESTAURANT HOTEL PICASSO
Read moreOpen since 1974, this restaurant run by Joan Mitjà makes it a point of honor to use local and seasonal products. The result is a very complete menu with a focus on Mediterranean recipes. Rice is of course the star of the show, available in different versions: black rice, paella, arròs caldòs, fideuà, etc. But you can also take advantage of your visit to taste the eels caught in the Ter river, an exquisite dish. Or seafood (oysters, mussels, clams...). All served in an elegant room or on a beautiful shaded terrace.
CAN BOTA
Read moreSince 2021, this old farmhouse of the eighteenth century has become a reception center to the natural and cultural area of the mountain of Sants Metges. After a restoration of the old building. It also has a cafeteria and a catering service. You can have an early breakfast with a croissant, a snack with a home-made ecological hamburger or a drink. As it is located a few meters from the archaeological site Castellum Fractum and the Romanesque church Sants Metges, it will also be the ideal place to admire the sunset.
EL MOLÍ D'EN ROBERT
Read moreHere is a nice address, hidden in the forest around Maçanet de Cabrenys. For the pleasure of the eyes, you will enjoy the charm of the natural setting of this restaurant installed in an old stone house. For your taste buds, you will appreciate the excellent meats, grilled over an oak wood fire. But you can also try one of their flagship dishes, the snail. As the place is surrounded by a small stream where you can swim and also has a swimming pool, it is the ideal place for a gourmet stopover with your family.
SUMAC RESTAURANT
Read moreThis is one of the best addresses in Roses. At the helm is a young couple who have been working together for years. Jordi Dalmau is in the kitchen, having worked in a number of prestigious establishments, including Carme Ruscalleda's restaurant in Sant Pol de Mar. Carina Juarez accompanies him in the dining room, having trained at the famous Celler de Can Roca. In an uncluttered but welcoming space, you can enjoy a culinary experience that respects the product, with a menu that changes with the seasons and market discoveries.
BOCAM
Read morePassionate about the gastronomy of its region, this restaurant wants its cuisine to reflect its gustatory intensity, blending products from the Mediterranean with the freshness of fruit and vegetables from the Empordà garden. At the same time, it fuses the tradition of grandma's recipes with innovation, particularly in terms of cooking techniques. You'll be able to savor seafood and rice dishes, as well as dishes with a more exotic touch, such as tacos, baos, ceviches and tatakis. Those with a sweet tooth will also be able to sample desserts inspired by the works of Dalí.
RESTAURANTE NORMAL
Read moreOffering crafts in a "Normal" place against goldsmithing in the Celler, this was the objective of the Roca brothers in opening this new space in June 2021. With as a guideline a more informal cuisine taking up traditional Catalan recipes but also proposals from the bar of their parents, always favoring the market cuisine and local products. Simplicity" is also the order of the day in the design, with a large glass façade, open to the neighborhood and also allowing a view of the kitchen.
LA QUADRA RESTAURANT HOTEL
Read moreLa Quadra is a small hotel-restaurant established in 1970 and located in the center of the village. On the restaurant side, it offers traditional cuisine prepared with seasonal and local produce. This has earned it the official title of gastronomic hotel. You can enjoy your meal in one of the four indoor dining rooms, or on the charming terrace with its garden. The hotel also has thirteen rooms, all of which were renovated in January 2020.
CAN CASANOVA
Read moreLocated in the center of the hamlet of Fornells de la Muntanya, this restaurant is accessible by following a track from the Toses pass. With more than a hundred years of history, it is a pioneer of gastronomy in the Ribes Valley and a real institution. In a beautiful stone building, it offers two pleasant dining rooms. You will be able to enjoy their speciality, the cooking in casserole. And in season, the asparagus with ham or their rabbit in juice. Reservation in advance is recommended.
RESTAURANT PONT VELL
Read moreSet at the foot of the 11th-century Romanesque bridge, this restaurant, founded in 1981 by Nuria Boleda and Artur Mercadé, enjoys one of the most privileged locations in Besalú. Since 2012, chef Robert Mora, who also worked at Celler de Can Roca, has been in charge of the kitchen, sourcing his ingredients from the weekly market in Banyoles. Menus vary according to the season, and dishes can be accompanied by suggestions from sommelier Anna Mercadé. To complete the pleasure of the taste buds, the eye will be delighted by the tableware used.
LA CUINA DE CAN SIMON
Read moreIn front of the walls of Tossa de Mar, this cuina is located in an old fishermen's house. It is run by chef Xavi Lores, who strives to combine the history and culinary tradition of Tossa with modern touches. The place is welcoming and you will be able to test its know-how and attention to detail through a tasting menu or an extensive menu that will perhaps make you discover scampi with a truffle and cava sauce, prawns served with chickpeas or even scampi suquet.
RITA PORTA
Read moreTotal makeover and restoration to highlight the wooden and granite structure of this farmhouse which was in turn a bar, restaurant and nightclub. Today, one comes to Rita Porta to taste a very good menu which mixes "mar i munt" and to admire the interior spaces and in particular the vast room of the1st floor. In the plate, the quantities are generous (as often in Cerdanya), the dishes are tasty, the service smiling and the bill never salty. A bottle of organic wine is included in the menu. A nice surprise.
EL MOTEL
Read moreSuperbly located on the main access road to the Costa Brava, this gastronomic restaurant of the Hotel Empordà has been part of the history of the city of Figueres since 1961. Refined decoration, a beautiful view through the bay window, old-fashioned and stylish service have contributed to the reputation of the establishment. As well as its cuisine which is rather bistronomy oriented, but which always values the quality of the ingredients and the local products. With at random of the market, rack of lamb, marinated sardines or filet mignon in sauce. For a meal for two.
ESQUIROL
Read moreYou'll appreciate the quality and quantity of the products served at this Esquirol, which means squirrel in Catalan. You'll be able to sample unctuous local charcuterie, cod as tender as butter and truly succulent calamari. And all for a very reasonable price, since Eduardo, the owner, is keen to offer very reasonable prices. No worries either when it comes to service, as the mechanics are well oiled, the wait is short and the smile is always present, even though the restaurant is rarely empty. And to top it all off, the xarrup is on the house.
RESTAURANT XABEC
Read moreAs it is not on the waterfront, but in a street parallel to it, it is mainly reached by word of mouth. Positive and rather justified. Behind the brown door with the boat's sign, there are two large interior spaces, including a pretty garden with many plants. On the kitchen side, it favours fresh produce and proximity. The carpaccios are very good and the paellas look good. One can finish with a turrón ice cream, sprinkled with ratafia liqueur. Remember to book, because the address has its regular followers.
TXOT'S
Read moreThe place owes its name to the culture of cider, since it names the cry accompanying the opening of the barrel. Because after the beer in the Dynamic bar, the owners chose to open a space around the cider. With this difference, the setting and the proposals are quite identical: large tables and small corners but also tapeo and pinxos bar, Basque origin obliges. This makes it a rather lively place and very busy at the end of the week. Did you like the formula? You can find it in Empuriabrava and Roses.
CA LA VALERIA
Read moreAfter working in other restaurants in Roses, it was in February 2009 that Enzo and Mara decided to open their own restaurant, named after their daughter. On the menu you can find the classics of the region, paellas, fideuàs or suquets de peix (fish stew). You can start with an omelette with gambas and asparagus, but for dessert we recommend the homemade tiramisu, the only concession made to the owners' Italian origins. To be enjoyed on the small terrace overlooking a very quiet square.
GREEN AND BURGER
Read moreIn the land of ham, Le Futé has found a little gem serving truly original and delicious vegetarian cuisine, often ORGANIC. Each burger recipe has its own nutritional particularities and is presented to you as an "alicament". Depending on the season, you can enjoy soups, crudités and fresh fruit. Prices are reasonable and quantities generous. The owners are committed to sustainable development, and have another restaurant in the center of Barcelona. Finally, you'll love the natural wines and local beers.
LAS III CARAVELAS
Read moreWell hidden in a small pedestrian street parallel to the sea paseo, this small restaurant with oriental look is worth a visit. To settle in, a few tables in two small interior spaces and terrace tables. After that, you will only be guided by the very good suggestions of Hosni boss, arrived in Roses in the early 2000 s, which will recommend you the options offered in the menu of the day. A guarantee of the freshness of the products. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The staff were very helpful and helpful. To respect the Catalan tone, we can close the whole with a Catalan cream. It's not a matter of concern, it can be in French. Friendly and attentive service.