An amazing experience with exceptional service. All of the dishes were served promptly and hot. The…read moreduck breast was cooked to perfection and the veal was moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this restaurant. The staff and servers were friendly and professional. A five star restaurant in the middle of a small spanish country village. Reservations recommended.

Kind of off the beaten path lies this fantastic restaurant. Located in Palau-Sator, outside of…read moreGirona, this easily is in our top 1-2 favorite places to eat in the world. First off the location is simply stunning. The old part of the city is a fascinating brick structure that is quite old, but still being lived in. The interiors are quite moderns. The restaurant also has apartments that are available to rent and from what Ive seen this would be a fantastic spot to use as a base to explore the area. The restaurant is a family run affair. Introduced to this place by my Uncle who has been coming here for decades (and seen many of the children grow up and now manage etc) it features some fo the best Catlan cusine and its not going to break your budget in the process. The Food: First off we were treated with the table set to make the traditional Catalonian Pa amb Tomàquet or bread with tomato. You take a thick piece of crusty bread and rub it with a piece of locally grown garlic. Then a heirloom tomato slice and rub that on the bread soaking in the oh so good tomato juice. Spread on some aioli and drizzle with olive oil. Its really heaven on a slice. The bread still a bit crunchy has the tomato flavor saturated through. The garlic flavor announces it presence but does not overwhelm. The oh so rich aioli is cut by the EVVO to make one of the worlds greatest pieces of toast. I could eat this every day of my life and it would never get old. (I have a picture of both the setting and the toast). Gazpacho: Again perfect. cucumbers and heirloom tomato blended smooth with a hit of sherry wine vinegar. Served cold and its super refreshing. You can make out each element of the soup individually if you concentrate, but together they are a perfect blend of flavor and texture. The vinegar adds needed acidity and brightens up everything. The EVVO adds richness. A bit of the house made bread for dipping it was also perfect. Jamon Iberico: Whats not to like here? Black Iberian pigs are raised under free range but strict conditions and finished on acorns. The ham is then cured up to 4 years. The best is black lable which indicates pure bred black Iberian pigs. Such is what is served here. The rich meat has a taste similar to egg yolks and is pure joy to eat. This is 100 times better than prosciutto Monkfish: literally fresh off the boat monkfish that is grilled and served with a bit of oil garlic and parsley. It was perfectly cooked. The quality of the fish is such that it simply does not require a lot of gussying up. The flaky meat has a nice texture to it and reminds me a bit of halibut but not as dense. For a fish that is at best described as ugly it sure tastes good. Catlan Apple desert: Not sure what it was called but it was basically locally grown apples made into sort of a mini deconstructed apple pies with some cream on the top. So good!!!!!! This is a must stop if you are in the area. Great prices for what you are getting in a killer space using local ingredients. It does not get better than this.

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.

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.

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 had an excellent eight course tasting menu in the largest dining room. It was Valentine's Day,…read moreSunday, so it was completely full, but the tables were sufficiently far apart that you did not feel crowded. The service was excellent, despite the large numbers. Our courses included, veggie soup, Nigri of (raw) salmon, Corvina with blue potato mayonnaise, a fish that I had never had and was excellent; fillet of beef and two outstanding deserts. The setting in Palau Satour was lovely. Total cost per head Euros 30.

If I say what I really think of this place, they won't post it. (The saltier air would match my…read moresalty language.) My dear friend Anthony Bourdain used to tell me about "the great bait and switch" that resturants like this do when it comes to Fish! The snapper here was much pricier than any other place in the area I have been to. Like REALLY high. Uh oh. We basically bought $200 worth of fish for 4 people. I told them that I wanted "the ENTIRE Fish." He asked if he could filet it for us " & I said, "of course, but I want the entire fish back." Very clearly. "I want the head ,the skin, everything." He repeated it back. He understood me. He smiled and brought back skimpy little portions. BAIT AND SWITCH! You're looking at basically $50 worth of fish (in this one picture). Bait and switch! I watched them do it. Beautiful setting, but the squat little man host was a real grouch, and I suspect it was because I was an American. He seemed to treat all the Americans poorly. The location is perfection, but the vibe is awful. Avoid this place. (In fact, there are better restaurants on the same beach.)

Right on the beach with excellent service. But how is the food? Well if you like fresh fish it gets…read moreno fresher. They will bring the available fish to the table you pick the one you want they weigh it and that's that. The fish are usually of a size (around 1kg or so) so it is meant to be shared. They grilled it over an open fire sprinkle some excellent olive oil and some sea salt along with potatoes also grilled. They perfectly debone and present a gorgeous couple of fish fillets. A very fresh fish perfectly grilled. For an appetizer we tried a local fresh cheese served with olive tapenade and anchovies and an excellent crusty bread. Amazing! They have a very good wine list. We tried their house rose wich was cold and crisp and very well priced, overall a wonderfully place for a great meal. If you love chocolate try the profiteroles.

Stumbled here by chance on my family's first night in Barcelona. We ate early, arriving at 6pm and…read morewas seated right away. A line formed and remained by 7:30pm and thereafter. They did bus the tables to seat people with a noticeable quickness. They have a rotating daily menu that changes the specials each day. We ended up here 3x and each time had different foods. Some evenings we enjoyed make the others so it'll depend on what menu items you get each day. Food came quick, service was prompt, and prices were more than reasonable.

As an international traveling food critic and unbeknownst to the staff, the following is what I…read moreexperienced: - The host seated us next to a table of three self-absorbed, loud and obnoxiously nonstop talking late teens early twenties girls. - The food bus'ers attempted to deliver the wrong order to our and nearby tables five times. - The 1/2 order (three small slivers) tomato soaked bread (1/2 PA AMB TOMAQUET) was certainly not worth the €2.5! - The Greek Salad (ENS GREGA) was the worst example of such we have ever had (my party included an authentic Greek). The feta cheese was absolutely disgusting, it tasted like imitation rubber cheese. - The "Al Ajillo" Style Shrimps (GAMBES AMB ALLADA) had a very strange flavor within it, which overwhelmed the garlic flavors. - The Beef Tenderloin (FILET VEDELLA), she had to spit 1/4 of it out because it was too tough. - Everything was overpriced there for the value. If you are in the area DO NOT waste your time nor money dining here!!!

From the owner: Espacio gastronómico especializado en cocina de producto y de autor. Reinterpretamos la cocina…read moretradicional catalana con valores como la calidad, sostenibilidad, cultura e innovación, con nuestro chef, Isaac Sabrià, al frente. Restaurante y espacio para eventos y celebraciones de todo tipo.

Excellent food, the best quality possible as most of the ingredients come directly from the vegetal…read moregardens around. The Can Patxei serves typical Catalan food and everything I've tried was just amazing. The surroundings are great fro kids and they are great to enjoy an after lunch / dinner drink. Highly recommendable for family meals, I'll be returning for sure.

We've had dinner in this restaurant twice and both times were absolutely great. The food they serve…read morehas a lot of flavour. The restaurant itself is situated in the middle of fruitplantages. You go there by car and the entrance is a landroad through the fields. You won't expect to see such a restaurant at the end of the road. The ambiance is great. Even for children it's fantastic. They can play on the grassfields en the staff is used to children walking and running around. Even with the kids running around you will not have the feeling children are taking over the place. It's a nice evening out with wonderful tastefull fresh food. We definitly recommend this place

Very centrally located in tossa in a side street up from the beach. On first view it looks like…read moreyour typical run of the mill restaurant nothing special. Most reviews laud the menu as great value for money. That is a disservice to this place. Yes it is great value for money but it's more than that. it's truly a great dining experience. I went for the tasting menu expecting to chose one of the 6 appetizers which they called pica pica, turns out you get all of them. I figured it would be small amounts. Wrong again they first brought out an excellent salad with a a grilled goat cheese and tomato toast with jamón ibérico. Then these incredible fresh mussels. Then chicken croquets and 2 incredible stuffed píquillo peppers in a wonderful sauce. The main dish was a very well done fresh dorado and then desert. Also included wine or water. All this for 28 . We also ordered Ham croquettes. These were increíble Great food at a really good price with great service. We had some great meals in tossa. None better than this one

Good food and service. Quick service and decently priced food. Indoor and outdoor seating availableread more