The best restaurants Catalonia

This small restaurant in the Plaça d'Espanya is one of the most popular tables in the area and has built up a regular clientele. One appreciates its rather copious paellas, with lobster, lobster, marinera... But also its meat specialities such as the cabrito lechal (suckling lamb) or the guaranteed entrecote steak from Girona. And its fish parilladas, for the amateurs. A small detail that hits the spot: the napkins are made of cloth... which is quite rare in Lloret de Mar.

On the border between Poblenou and the Clot district, here is a true Catalan classic frequented by a loyal and local clientele! Born in 1904 as a simple bodega, Can Pineda has remained very authentic in its setting, with its woodwork and walls covered with azulejos and old photos... Its cuisine focuses on quality seasonal products, especially mushrooms, but there are also delicious fish and stewed dishes! Pay attention to the suggestions of the day, for the top of the freshness, in a welcome mix of tradition and creativity!

An exceptional address. Even before you open the door of this beautiful masia, you'll fall under the spell of its flower-filled garden, complete with vegetable beds and a chicken coop, from which some of the ingredients on your plate come. On the plate, it deserves its 2 stars, with chef Fina Puigdevall who knows how to play with flavors, colors and textures like an artist, and her sober, intuitive cooking gives rise to some delightful dishes, such as a spaghetti consommé accompanied by buckwheat bread and pork butter.

En Aparté promises to bring a little piece of France to Barcelona, especially when it comes to pastries and cakes typical of our beautiful country. For more than a decade, the service has been uninterrupted in a warm and pleasant atmosphere, whatever the time of day. At aperitif time, wines, cheeses and cold cuts will transport you to the other side of the Pyrenees if you feel homesick... All the dishes offered, as well as the drinks, are very well prepared and made with high quality products.

Located along the wall across the street, the Four Winds 3.0 establishment with a vintage look, with its windows overlooking the valley, its large open kitchen and its cocoon terrace, offers an inventive cuisine based on local products and quality. Varied and colourful tapas and prepared dishes - amanida of cranc, maduixes, alvocat i tête de moine (strawberry crab salad, lawyer and tête de Moine) ouTartar de, remolatxa guacamole, formatge feta i gerds (salmon tartar, beet guacamole, feta and raspberries) for example - share the map, allowing all appetites to find their account. The young and dynamic service team is most welcome. A contemporary address that knows how to marry tradition and novelty. To discover!

Originally, in 1882, Ca was a small hostel for travelling travellers, serving as a first-class store for farmers in the region. 80 years later, a restaurant specializing in stews and braisées opens shop on the weekend. Nowadays, there is always the same family in the room and in the ovens, with the same taste for traditional Catalan cuisine, with some almost futuristic notes: Green caviar, oyster green sauce, langoustines chicken, or encore beef tails are some of the items found on the map. The service room is designed to wish you a wish, not to forget to make the most of the medieval past of the place. Impressive wine cellar!

A bucolic setting in this large masía with horse-riding facilities, which also functions as a rural hotel. Its restaurant serves regional cuisine with a touch of modernity and careful presentation of the dishes. Braised lamb chops, tuna tartar, rice with Blanes shrimps The choice is wide and really tempting. In season, it's a good place to eat mushrooms. The traditional "canelons" with béchamel sauce are also very good. In short, a beautiful gastronomic stopover in a charming place.

One of the most famous addresses in Sant Fruitós to taste fish and seafood in a classic setting.

The bedrooms of this traditional farm of 1857 have been skillfully transformed into a service room, while retaining a most authentic cross-country appearance with wooden beams and shutters. On the map, everything here is prepared in accordance with Catalan culinary traditions, the menu changing from season to season: liver bowl and home jam, entrecot entrecot of Girona (750 g Girona piece of Veal) or Magret d'ànec has the amb der salsa maduixes i compota de (grilled duck magret, strawberry sauce and pear compote). Typical and rich.

Outside the city, this very elegant restaurant at the Mas Sola Hotel is housed in a former refurbished farmhouse: large windows, walls and arches in old stone; and ceiling of dark wood form the decor of the dining room. On the service side, the team is very pro, honouring the 40 years of experience of the establishment, side gastronomy, we taste small colored preparations delicately presented and tasty to wish. At the crossroads of the Catalan culinary tradition, seasonal products and the inspiration of the chef, the plates are equally delicious, but do not have the same price! In this respect, we recommend the tasting menu to greedy gourmets, much more interesting financially speaking, and very close to the height. One of the things you can think of is a veal filet in the liver, Oporto sauce, a grilled lobster with romesco and aioli, or the classic Classique paella. A prestigious address.

This quality restaurant offers very low prices, which is a pleasure. Located a little way out of town, La Deu is one of the bastions of volcanic cuisine, which aims to highlight local recipes and produce. All in a pleasant, calm setting that's wide open to the outside world. Here, you can sample the famous Olot potatoes, whose recipe is said by word of mouth to have been invented here. But they're still excellently prepared here. A truly good address.

In the heart of Vilafranca, Oriol Llavina runs this prestigious restaurant located in the old market of the city. His cooking is rooted, without artifice and very tasty. It is accompanied by a wine list of more than 200 references, almost all of which come from the Penedès. In a vast and bright room, you will taste refined dishes, with perfect cooking, for a very low price for the quality offered. A beautiful address to discover the local products and wines of the region.

Local cuisine, cheeses and artisanal charcuterie, meat and fish cooked in a coal-fired oven: this little restaurant has it all! We like its simple and local preparations - just like the decoration of the place -, in particular its large variety of cockles (the Catalan pizza) and its menu of the day, to be accompanied by a craft beer or a Catalan wine. The portions are generous, the service attentive, with the permanent concern to make discover the specialities of the region. In short, a very good address in Mataró.

Located in a very nice green setting, this foundation allows you to sit in a beautiful decorated room or to enjoy a large shaded terrace. Its menu specializes in Catalan cuisine and when the season comes, its calçotades (grilled onions and stems served with romesco sauce) are particularly appreciated. Just like his tomato bread with ham, cut on the spot. The wait is sometimes a little long, but don't forget your bathing suit because, as a bonus, you can take a dip in the pool.

This restaurant prides itself on offering the best of traditional Catalan and Basque gastronomy, but with a technical and gourmet touch that gives it an authentic personality. This bright establishment cooks fresh products directly from the market. Don't hesitate to order their tortilla rota (broken omelette), octopus or hake barbels. For the dessert, you will need time to decide, because they are all appetizing! The staff is very pleasant despite the high number of people.

A delightful place to stop off at on your way to Girona. Located on the magnificent Pujada Sant Domènec, the small tables and chairs on the terrace give it a theatrical feel. Each table is set in a small square. The interior rooms, with their traditional decoration, are also very welcoming, with beautiful, wide-open windows. The cuisine is traditional, but inspired by Catalan, Spanish and French cuisine. On the menu, among other things, there are some 18 types of salad.