Palau Sator is one of the medieval villages in Girona's Alt Ampurda and together with Peratallada,…read morePals and other make a must visit to the region with a gastronomical adventure as the bonus. We have been enjoying great meals in this area for years, a visit to Can Salo was our most recent one. This is a straight 5 starts review, the setup, the old "masia" where the restaurant is placed, the service and attentiveness are all excellent. We started with an array of entries to share; gambas the Salou, caracoles, cuttlefish croquettes, "pa amb tomaquet". The bread and tomato are served "before assembly" you get the toasted bread, garlic, tomato and olive oil and is up to you to do it the way you like it. The cuttlefish croquets were better than ones enjoyed two days before in La Barceloneta. The main entrees were cannelloni, "galtas de vadella", fish terrine and escalivada. My wife loved the escalivada (peppers, eggplant and onions) with goat cheese while I devoured the cannelloni, typical comfort food for me. The veal cheeks pack with flavor and dissolved in your mouth. I don't live in Catalonia anymore and meals like these are one of the reasons I ask myself why.

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 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.

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.

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.

Advance reservation is required if you want to sit outside…read more The avocado salad, Tar Tar, Grilled Mussels were THE BOMB!

It's been a decade since I came here for my first Tapas in BCN. This is where I realized there was…read morea lot of my peeps that works there and it's nice to feel at home, lol. This was recommended by friends awhile back, I remembered the modern ambiance, amazing Tapas, friendly service and the place was as busy then until now. For this big restaurant caliber, it's pretty crowded yet they do a good job with a fast turnaround. We did the early Dinner and by the time we got out there was already a long line for late Diners. The fact that even after a decade, it's rare that I go back to the same spot let alone they're still around after all these years. You already know that tells a lot and I feel bad for those who didn't have the same great experience, hope they give it another shot. See y'all soon! Salut, Vermouth!

Walking down the street on Rambla and a "Huge Line" has gathered outside Cerveseria Catalana…read more Something special must be happening here to have this big of a crowd waiting. My son had been here last year and thought, it was a solid. We put our name in, went to a nearby park bench to wait and watch people for 50 minutes. The servers outside are grumpy as to many people are crowding the sidewalk and impeding his service. Finally, our name was called, were seated at the bar, and watched a chef make the magic dishes. The menu is huge and I can't help but watch the delicious dishes flying by us. So little time and yet so many great choices, this won't be easy. We began with the beef tenderloin montadito foie gras. It was presented as a open face sandwich on a bagette. We split it as it had a huge piece of foie gras. The tenderloin was tough and the tapas tasted like indivdual components, not a blended or refined profile. The grilled razor clams were nicely cooked, slightly gritty and needed to be washed more thoroughly. The Spanish omelet wedge was spiritual, dish of the night award. The onion made the dish! The sliced fried artichoke was finely shaved, and again lacked a enjoyable flavor that I would order again. The chips with fried eggs and Jabugo ham was different, tasty and a concept I would not of thought about. Delicious! Casveseria Catalanahe was packed and stacked for a reason. A high vibe and energy even in the face of a revolt at the check in desk from hungry dinners. I came say without hesitation, we will give them a second try. The staff was friendly, engaging, warm and a good sense of humor, nothing but smiles. I can't wait for our next trip to Cerveseria Catalana and let them tell me what to order. Good luck and see you sooner than later.

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