This place is, in a word, brilliant! We stumbled across Can Batlle after deciding we were too,…read moreahem, "hungry" to drive all the way home for lunch following a visit to the Mas Llunes vineyard less than a 1/2km down the road (another recommended stop in the area). The restaurant came recommended by one of the employees at the vineyard. We paused outside to peruse the menu. A mix of lovely sounding salads, some classic and some more inventive starters and a range of main courses from lighter fish dishes through to some classic catalan fish stews and some seriously hearty sounding meat dishes. So far so good. We walked in to find the place PACKED! At lunch time on a random Thursday afternoon! Talk about a vote of confidence. The staff were very accommodating and somehow cleared enough space to set up a table for 5 people. The restaurant is actually quite large but is distributed amongst 3 or 4 different dining rooms so you don't feel lost amongst your fellow diners. Decor is simple with red and white checkered table cloths and wicker-seated wooden chairs. There was a vibrant energy to the place (not in a chaotic way) and the very friendly staff went about their business with an efficiency not lacking in attentiveness. Luckily, everyone ordered a good mix of dishes so we got to sample a decent range of their offerings. Their lighter dishes were appropriately delicate but prepared wonderfully and full of flavour and finesse (portobello carpaccio and fois gras terrine were firm favourites of the table). The monkfish soup starter was rich and powerful and so good that I would happily travel back to this restaurant just to eat multiple portions for my whole lunch! Even the simplest sounding main course (roasted chicken leg and thigh) was extremely well cooked and full of wonderful flavour (I don't know what they marinated/rubbed it with, but it was good!). The grilled and roasted fish dishes were all top notch and the oven roasted lamb shoulder was simply heavenly. Portion sizes were really quite generous, especially for the price! Unless otherwise stated or appropriate, most of the mains come with homemade fries and some salad and vegetables, though they are happy to substitute the sides to your liking. If I had to find one criticism of the food it was that the fries that come with a lot of the mains were not very crispy and were a little bland. This wasn't the end of the world though, and they functioned more like sauteed potatoes which, with a bit of added salt, were really quite pleasant. If you find yourself in the area for some good wine tasting or you want to escape the more touristy and pricy food options in Llança, this place is an excellent bet and will almost certainly cater to the taste of everyone in your group. Based on our experience, I'd recommend that you book ahead if you can (I'm sure that booking even a few hours before lunch would be a big help).

We had an absolutely incredible meal here last night. We are traveling with a Curate restaurants…read morefrom Asheville North Carolina, a trip organized by Paladar y tomar. We were served in traditional tapas style , and as you can see from the photos, the fantastic things just kept coming. I did not post all pictures as it was too many items! The highlight of the meal included the Monkfish, the shrimp and the jamon. We were able to watch most of the preparation as Rafa makes the meal at the counter. Servics was absolutely fantastic- the food was served piping hot and the fish is the freshest you will find. The walk back to the hotel was quite nice along the ocean promenade. Don't forget to top your meal off with the port (spicy almond). We will be posting full trip details soon at www.gotravellife.com or follow us on Instagram @gotravellife.

So this place delivers fresh seafood grilled to perfection. There are no fancy sauces. There is no…read moreextravagant plating. It is just fantastic seafood. There is nice terrace seating in a crowded alley and the inside looked comfortably rustic. The service was great and I give credit to the one waitress that took care of the entire place. The menu was read to us, so basically I think it's what comes in off the boat in the morning. Here's the thing, we loved it but I think the prices are a bit steep. There were three of us and we rallied 138€ for tomato salad (which was divine, mouth watering ripe tomatoes seasoned perfectly with salt and olive oil). Also, baby squid that were grilled perfectly, not chewy, just perfect, the seasoning was simplistic but effective. We had razor clams that once again where cooked perfectly and really stood on their own with a bit of lemon. We had white tuna, which was great but not enough to feed a child. Finally, we had monkfish, it was glorious, almost the entire fish was served chopped up. Again, cooked perfectly and seasoned simplistically. The monkfish should have been good because it was almost a third of the bill at 44€. I give 4 stars because it was an experience to try but I don't think I would do it again due to cost.

Being a chef. I'm very critical. So here is a true review from someone that know what is talking…read moreabout So we are here at lunch Our server Hamza Is awesome. Menu in 3 languages Food 5 star. Service 5 star. Welcoming very good Not sure what else to say If you want a real experience. And a good taste of spain. This in the place to come to Sincerely. John barbier

Just outside a Spanish farmhouse were we are staying is the town of Figueres and the closest…read moredining option. Tonight we want a change from the hotel and elected to catch a cab into Figueres to dine at Sidreria Txots Figueres. We want a town restaurant and to explore the area. 15 minute taxi ride and we arrived in Figueres at Sidreria Txots for dinner. The place has EDM music and feels like a hip, young person spot. We got a window table to people watch and perused the menu. The Iberico ham croquetts were first with a perfect crunch, soft and savory inside. The mango, pickled onions, stracciatella cheese and lettuce salad had a lime dressing. The flavors were bold, crispy and sweet with mango. An enjoyable treat. Our next selection was the calamari a la planca that was perfectly grilled, drizzled with olive oil and lightly salted. It had a good taste, not overcooked and great charred marks. This was another good choice. Our final selection was the 1/2 grilled pulpo a la braso octopus. This was a huge helping for only one half of an octopus. It was good, just a large portion. The staff was very helpful with the English menu and answering questions. They directed us to where the town square was and the super market. Sidreria Txots Figueres was a decent stop but more of a younger, hipper spot than a quiet relaxing environment. The food was still good. It appears with the crowd dining there that Txots is here to stay.

Hungry after visiting the Dali Museum, we searched for a place to eat. I saw this place on google…read moremaps with some good reviews and the few reviews on Yelp concurred, so we decided to go for it. Boy, were we glad we did. Aside from warm and friendly service, each dish was presented with a thoughtful, artistic touch. The restaurant itself was petite but the clean lines and laid back vibe evoked a design aesthetic that permeated through decor and dishes. Everything was perfectly cooked. The tenderness of the pork and freshness of the vegetables, fish and seafood spoke volumes of the cooking technique as well as emphasis on local and seasonal ingredients. If I had one knock it would be the paella was slightly too salty, but aside from that, bravo! We didn't have time to try desserts but if we ever come back to Figueres would love to visit this place again.

Surreal! Not only was the food a work of art, the flavors were something all-together new…read more Service was phenomenal. Do not miss this restaurant if you are in the area!