One of my favorite dining experiences in Girona! The food was exceptional--succulent lamb chops,…read morerich and comforting cannelloni, and crispy fried artichokes with romesco sauce that I still dream about. To top it off, the cardamom-infused tea was a fragrant, soothing finish and the desserts...wow. The rustic setting added so much charm, and the owner was incredibly kind and welcoming. Truly an unforgettable meal and experience.

Good food is easy to find in Girona. Exceptional food is more of a rarity. El Cul del Món hits it…read moreon the head; beginning with this beautiful stone building and impressive metal sign that greets you, big and bright windows are welcoming from the dark street outside. Everything about El Cul was divine. The appetizers (Moroccan salad, pumpkin soup, and meat selection) were tasty and just the right portion. The artisanal bread did come with a 1.10 supplement fee - kind of tacky but entirely worth it. And the olive oil? Good grief that stuff is liquid gold. Get the bread for the olive oil alone! My lamb shank entree was a very hearty serving and cooked to perfection. Crispy on the outside and succulent in. My friends had the chicken cannelloni which was much more petite yet still delish. (Save your pasta ordering for Italy. They do great rice dishes in Spain and this was tasty, but vai a Italia per la pasta della nonna!) Other friend's sea bass was cooked to perfection. Chocolate desserts, oh my! Yup, get those too.

We are completely confused. This restaurant is well-reviewed and the owner has published two…read morecookbooks, so our group of 4 were all shocked to be served what could most accurately be described as hospital food. The starter salad was not fresh and not seasoned. The vegetable of the day was overcooked boiled potatoes and green beans with no seasoning. The soup of the day was as thick as glue, and again, under-seasoned. The fresh hake was deep fried and overcooked. The "steak" was a cheap cut, maybe 3mm thin, and looked like something that would be served at a prison. We sat at the restaurant looking at online photos from positive reviews, wondering if we had shown up on the chef's day off. We do not speak Catalan, but when our waitress came to clear our plates, and saw that we hadn't eaten some items, she made it clear that she understood why. We had a dozen items. The pork cheek was decent. The ice cream was fine. The crema was fine. Nothing else. This was easily the worst meal we had in a MONTH in Catalonia.

We came here at the recommendation of a local and I have a feeling that it will be hard to find…read moreanother restaurant during our trip to Spain that beats this place and both value and taste. We were told that the sons of the owners of this restaurant own the 3 Michelin star restaurant just down the street. It's no wonder their kids have cooking chops because the food at Can Roca is as good as home made gourmet food gets. For two people with drinks, our 3 course meal (not counting a poached egg complementary starter) came out to less than 30 euros! We came at the end of the lunch crowd, around 4pm, when they were closing their lunch hours and reopening later for dinner. Despite the odd hour, the restaurant was completely packed but we didn't have to wait long to get a table. The whole place was locals only. Their menu is small and we were told they were already out of quite a few items. We basically told our server to give us whatever they had still available and whatever else she recommended. I can't tell you the names of the dishes but everything was just spectacular. We had these potato croquettes that were so divine, a bit salty from the meat mixed in, but super creamy. Even the potato and peas dish turned out to be really good- simple but satisfying. For the main dishes, we got the ribs with roasted chestnuts, and a stewed beef with mushrooms. The meats were so tender. And then for dessert we got some type of chocolate mousse with cookie crumbles and a coconut cream mousse with pineapple bits. This is the stuff you can expect to get at a fancy restaurant, definitely not at a mom and pop shop. Needless to say, we left very full and will definitely be back next time we are here.

Delicious food and charming atmosphere with outdoor seating…read more We had a delicious meal here. The chicken with shrimp was absolutely divine--one of the tastiest dishes I have had in a long time. I also thoroughly enjoyed the Codfish Andalusian style --perfectly cooked and delicious! For dessert we had some sort of ice cream dish with chestnuts and chocolate--simply one of the best and certainly a highlight of our culinary tour of France and Spain.

Service was really slow, the staff tried to be friendly but couldn't quite pull it off. Prices are…read morevery reasonable, but I'd rather pay a bit more and be satisfied. We ordered the formule of a starter and a main course, and a bottle of wine (after having sat there for maybe 20 minutes ready to order). Our first course was served before the wine, and we had to ask them to bring the wine. The first course was good, and of a reasonable size. The main couse was smaller than the first course, so that left us a bit puzzled. The staff went running around as if in complete chaos, it seemed as no one really was in control. The only time a staff member approached us and asked if everything was fine was when we had paid and left no tips in the little bowl they bring the receipt in - he came over to our table, pointed at the tip-less bowl, and looked at us: "Is everything ok? Are you fine?". That was the icing on the cake!

Wonderful dinner with friendly service in a casual setting - indoor and outdoor seatingread more

Excellent spot for a meal in the old town. It sits in corner just by one of the old town gates…read more The ambiance is jus my great. They have menus that include appetizer, entre and dessert at very reasonable prices and good quality. very nice wine list

While Roses maybe overshadowed by the legend of El Bulli and then Rafa's by those in the know,…read morethere is a place in the streets away from the tourist crush. Walk a few blocks away from the water closer to the residential areas and you'll find Cal Negre. Literally a redone house with a large kitchen/fume hood in the middle of the building. We sat outside on a nice warm day and literally we're on the patio of the house. It's like eating in someone's back yard. Specializing in the seafood from the Cap de Creus that Roses is right off of, they also have some other Catalan fare. However you'd best focus on that seafood. Tiger prawns, langoustines and one of the best l'arròs de llagosta I've ever had. A whole lobster on top of an amazing bed or rice with a bunch of surprises throughout. As I kept digging we found mantis shrimp (galera), small harbor crabs (franqueta?), and txipirones (small squid). So damn good across the board. The family were super nice to us and they could tell we were enjoying their food. One of the servers also took the time to teach us some Catalan so we could learn more about the food. If you make your way up the Costa Brava and pass through this area, drop in, get a pitcher of sangria and enjoy some amazing local seafood

We were traveling from Sitges to Costa Brava, unable to plan our meals around siesta hours. As we…read morewalked around the city, it became apparent that eating between 3-7pm may be a challenge. I was relieved to see the chalkboard outside that said "Meals All Day." The thought of coming from the US and getting a burger here seemed so silly to me, but when we walked in, the sight and smell was too convincing. The fresh Girona beef was loosely ground and flavorful, so, no regrets! There was a little bit of an issue with flies trapped inside, we probably should have sat outside. Wine prices were good!

Sunday lunch in August is jammed at every restaurant in Girona. We followed an elderly couple into…read moreBrots de Vi. The service was excellent with waiter bringing wines to taste to ensure we got one we liked -- this is a vinoteca after all. Two glasses of vey cold, very dry white wine, a shared plate of baked pears and Roquefort on arugula and watercress with "pacanes" -- that's pecans to us gringos. And the most luscious magret of duck I've had in a very long time. This was a lovely Sunday lunch and probably the most memorable meal from our time in Spain. Note: If you're looking for giant portions or fried food, Brots de Vi may not be the place for you.