Four of us had the great pleasure of dining at "El Celler" in October 2013. The restaurant combines the finest of dining experience with sensationally conceptualized and constructed plates - each one with its own unique (but not silly) combination of taste, texture and aromatic. The table service is efficient and relaxed - just right. Can Roca comes with the added bonus of offering some affordable wines - though the impressive wine selection goes very, very deep for those who can spend the money. Reserve on the 1st of the month for the following year.... read more

Excellent service and great food, might be pricey but worth every euro!! Great atmosphere and attention to every detail make for a great dining experience read more

Food doesn't get more exulted than here folks, molecularly or otherwise. An hour by train plus a cab ride from Barcelona, it's even harder to score a reservation. Try 6 months ahead to the day. But once you arrive, you are treated to a zen forest interior environment. All relaxed, four hours and 20 courses of gastronomic orgasm follows. The surprisingly modest bill at the end will further titillate and delight you compared to the highway robbery of Michelin 3 stars in Paris and Tokyo. This temple of food is perennially ranked in the top two in the world. Its success is deservedly earned. By any means possible, go before you die. read more

If you're thinking about if you should throw your name on the reservation waiting list, DO IT. My dad and I came here in late June 2017 and we were definitely concerned it wouldn't live up to the hype (or price). It turned out to be the best night on our entire trip to Spain. The food is incredible and so artistically presented. Each course has a story with it and takes your pallet on a fantastic journey. We got the wine pairings to go with and, even if you know close to nothing about wine like me, it's definitely worth every euro. One of the three brothers (the owners) came to the table to check on us. We even got to tour the amazing wine cellar (just ask, they do it all the time apparently). If you have the time in Girona and the money, I highly suggest trying to get a reservation here. It's a meal you won't forget. read more

PARTIAL REVIEW - SEE blog Service: -This is where things got started off on a sour note. After being moved to another table, our server came by our table immediately and asked if we wanted a glass of cava with our appetizers before we even had a chance to look at the food menu. I knew I was going to be doing full wine pairings (15 glasses), so we didn't think it was necessary to tack on another glass each. Well, apparently, that wasn't cool with our server, as we immediately got a shocked and almost pissed off look who marched off without another word. Moments later, her colleague came by to offer us the cava again, and when we politely declined, he asked again "are you sure?" Yah, man, we're sure. We then asked if it were possible to do 1/2 pours on the wine pairings for me as I just like to experience the pairing but I just can't drink that much if I want to remember anything past the fish course. I've never been told no by a restaurant when I request this, and actually it's even been given to me free in places like the Fat Duck. But, again, there was serious hesitation by the gentlemen, and instead of being accommodating, he simply talked me out of the request, ensuring me that they were such tiny pours anyway so I would be fine. Well, they weren't and I wasn't. I would say 60% of my wine was wasted but I was still drunk by the end- half pours would have been more than enough. [41] -The service throughout the rest of the night was amateur at best. First, lets chat affect. Our server was short in her correspondence, seemed immensely disinterested in my questions, and I don't think I saw a single smile all night. Actually, she looked kind of mad. Second- professionalism. There were a few instances when the wine was poured after the food by a frazzled rushed sommelier, or I saw the server bring out the food and rest it on the bussing station for a good 2-3 minutes as she looked around for the sommelier to pour. There was even a time when we got our wine after the food was already eaten and gone, and another time the server couldn't remember if we had gotten the next wine and he actually poured the same wine twice. For a three Michelin star restaurant, supposedly the 2nd best in the world, this is absolutely unacceptable. Our server also didn't even ask us if we had any allergies or couldn't eat any foods (my partner despises coriander/ cilantro)- which we later brought to her attention after some coriander-heavy appetizers. Her response? "Oh, sorry, yes it's in that dish you just ate." Yes, he knows. Third, was just the general vibe of the meal where everything felt rushed, hectic, anxiety-provoking, and impersonal. The meal took about 2 1/2 hours, but felt like a bit of a sprint because there were so many courses and wines coming and going. Sometimes we would have a glass of wine poured, we would hardly get a sip of it, and another would immediately come our way. What is this- a university drinking game? [48] -Other than seeing Josep visit the guests at each table, it just felt like the staff couldn't have cared less to make the experience special. I was made to feel I should be grateful I got one of the coveted reservations and just being there should be good enough. It wasn't good enough. [17] Drink: -Wine pairings are available at 55 or 85 € for the smaller and larger tasting menus, respectfully, or bottles can be ordered a la carte. After we had already agreed on the pairings, the sommelier came by with a wheel-able magazine-rack like cart that housed 3 extensive booklets of bottles to peruse. Apparently, Josep has 3600 different wines available by bottle with 50,000 total bottles in the cellar. [21] -While I am usually somewhat less enthused about wine pairings when compared with my excitement for a meal, the experience was completely different at El Celler. Here, I felt it was only right to give Josep the same attention as I did Joan and Jordi, and as a result, I wholeheartedly appreciated the wine as part of the meal. It truly shared the spotlight with the main ingredient on the plate for each and every course we were brought. -While we both agreed that the wine pairings were beyond incredible with the food- one of my absolute favourite pairings of the evening was the Joh. Jos. Prum Kabinet 08 V.D.P. Mosel with the White Asparagus and Truffle course. This wine was not only delicious in its own right, but it completely transformed the flavour profile of the dish. Alone, the ice cream was more grassy and sulfurous, but with the floral Riesling, it rounded everything out with a nice level of sweetness. Absolutely divine. [42] Food: -El Celler describes itself as a "free-style" restaurant, committed to avant-garde cuisine while paying homage to passed down recipes from generations. In other words, they "defend the dialogue between the countryside and science, a total dialogue." - I was particularly struck by the .... read more

For the last several years, El Celler de Can Roca ranks firmly within the top 5 restaurants of the world. Do read up on its history elsewhere! We had to book almost a year ahead, and were not to be disappointed: Most guests arrived well before the time the restaurant states as their "slot" (diners are served in two servings at roughly the same time +/- 2 courses)- The restaurant currently gives you two menus to choose from: the (shorter) classics menu and the (15-course) "feast" menu, which we picked. Before the menu starts, they set you off with a house sparkling wine (with is being refilled moments after your glass is empty) and 6 courses of appetizers, consisting of 17 different bites and tastes from all around the world. I will not dive into the flavors of the courses here ... I've seen a few good restaurants, but this very firmly and rightfully the benchmark for food quality in my case. Unbelievably tasteful. Individual portion sizes are small, but the flavours often so intense, that larger portions would not be a services. The wine pairings - we picked the accompanying wines for the entire menu - were very good; in my mind less about complementing the foods served (which I also like!), but about extending, touching, commenting the flavours with sometime contrasting notes. If you know what you're doing and have deep pockets, they obviously have a deep wine cellar to match! Presentation was often playful, sometimes telling stories about the house and three brothers (particularly during the appetizers), a bit more conservative during the regular menu. After the courses we got a selection of 9 truffles from a chocolate Darth Vader-topped ice cream cart... Intense, and no one leaves hungry (or entirely sober) from here. The staff was so attentive, at the same time always in the background, putting their guests first. While the staff wears classical attire, the guests are more casual -- smart casual, even some babies were "attending" and in one case even nursed at the table without anyone feeling disturbed. Very pleasant. Let's talk about money: the menu is 215€, the accompanying wines 100€, add 5€ for water and 3€ for coffee ... the sparkling wine, taxes, everything else included. For most people, this is not pocket money, but for what you get, it's a fantastic offer and absolutely worth it. Guide Michelin states that three-star restaurants are worthy of a special trip. El Celler de Can Roca was a special trip for us, and we loved every bit of it. read more

Wow such creativity in every masterpiece of a bite/taste! I especially loved the little playful starters representing the flavors of 5 countries. They really captured the taste sport on and so distinctly, especially of Thailand and I would know because I am thai with a lot of family FOB. Incredible! The best dessert probably second best dessert of all fine dining desserts I have tried was the orange colourology which was orange and fruity flavored dessert and icecream delicately encased in a thin crisp pearl that was even iridescent... Beautiful and delicious! read more

What fabulous food!!! We didn't eat at the main restaurant but at their "satellite" venue at the Costa Brava Jazz Festival. I guess they set up there every year and it is very special. Sitting outside overlooking the sea. Beautiful! The food and service were exquisite. this is a must visit for anyone in the area. And, I hear thesis restaurant in Girona is even better. Enjoy! read more

Spectacular food, awesome wine, beautiful setting, but the reason this place is the best of all of the 3 Michelin star restaurants I've visited is the overall experience. They match spectacle, setting wine and unbelievable food so well. read more

Absolutely amazing 15 course dining extravaganza with completely on the mark and clever wine pairings. As other reviewers have mentioned, every tiny detail about the food and the experience/story around the dish is thought through. We were lucky to meet Juan himself and tour the kitchen. Love the amount of dishes with very fresh truffle. Very innovative Surf and Turf as well, will not spoil the surprise for future diners. read more

The food really was amazing but am I the only one who thinks that 14 courses is just too much and leaves you feeling so uncomfortable. Wish you could go to a fabulous restaurant and just do 3 courses. Wine was really good. Favourite was the prawn (please eat it all including legs) and the ajo blanco. Service was a let down - we were given the same course twice (second time was meant for another table) which I pointed out - not a big problem as sometimes its nice to know the staff are human and we shared a laugh with her about that. They also served the same matched wine to us a second time in their confusion which is just a bonus right!! BUT 3 times my plate was cleared while my partner was still finishing his course - I could hardly believe it. I am sorry this wasn't the experience I hoped for. read more

Fantastic restaurant maybe, as Restaurant Magazine says, the best in the World. I think that "The Best Restaurant In The World" is too much, let's say one of best is more than enough. Reservations if you can!!! read more

Just marvelous. I was lucky to have a 15 course meal and visit the kitchen. To see a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O1zujXLLsg

Three Michelin stars. The second best restaurant of the world in the San Pellegrino's 50 best restaurants of the world. An incredible restaurant, not for everyone but that everyone should try once in his lifetime. Ruled by three brothers, Joan Roca the chef, Josep Roca one of the finest sommeliers in the world, and Jordi Roca in charge of the desserts, they bring avantgarde cuisine to a new extent after elBulli has closed. read more

El Celler de Can Roca - Spanish Near Me - Girona, GI

A bit underwhelming. Was fortunate to book this place within a week for lunch. Far as food every bite was good. Couple had intense flavor and textures, but nothing really struck me as inventive. As if it was a new flavor I was tasting for the first time. Service was good but not very attentive. Couple of times asked about the preparation of the dish and server every time had to ask floor manager. First michelin place I've been to after meal the chefs don't come to greet the guests. They sat at the door like celebrities bestowing the honor of greeting them. In fact, other than our very confident server, we were treated as if we were barely there. A first for me walking into a michelin restaurant, where every guest is treated with the upmost of importance. Like dropping $600 on a meal isn't enough for gratitude. Overall a good experience but not great for me. Desserts far too sweet. Dishes traditional but textures didn't excite me after the initial tiny bites. Expected far more for the #2 restaurant in the world. Arzak and akelare were better experiences. I love traditional, but the idea for me for molecular gastronomy is to put on a show for the eyes. Quite underwhelmed. Likely won't be returning. read more

perfection, not enough words to describe this deliciousness, it felt like 45 orgasms at once

This was definitely one of the best meals of my life but it's no better or worse than Le Bernadin or Per Se although I'm told by a very opinionated partner that the food is more creative here which is probably true. Points deducted for putting too much foam in the dishes. Also they poured water all over my ice cream which seems crazy. read more

This place was phenomenal. The service is the best ever. The food and wine are amazing. I am not a foodie, and did not expect to "get it", but it was great. read more

what can one say? re-took the best restaurant in the world crown 5 days after i ate here with a group of 8. terrific space. great food, top service. thank god i was invited and did not have to pay the bill! but i'm sure it was worth every penny. (thank you hosts!) once in a lifetime opportunity...hopefully twice? read more