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 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.

We were fortunate that the host was kind enough to squeeze us in before the next reservation…read morearrived. I wanted to try everything on the menu, but my wife was not game. For starters: Iberian ham croquette made with sheep milk from Mas Mercè - pretty standard Pâté de campagne with foie micuit, pistachios and pickles - this we didn't finish probably because we were drawn to other things Warm salad of grilled seasonal vegetables, green lettuce sprouts, dried apricots and cured duck breast - really enjoyed this one! Grilled tuna belly with almond Meunière sauce, persimmons, fennel and citrus fruits - can't go wrong with tuna belly, and the sauce was good Sacha omelette with red prawn carpaccio and its juice - I pretty much gave up on this one since my wife doesn't like shrimp, but moments later they offered up a half portion! I like this one a lot! Meat: Wellington fillet with Café Paris sauce, onion and dried plums - this was definitely the best thing we had. It was perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing. We were too full for dessert, but they felt badly that we had to rush out before the next reservation so they sent us off with sweets. Really appreciated the extra attention the staff gave us to ensure an excellent experience despite not having a reservation. What a good find!

Recommend it? Dios Mio! OMG, YES! (Our BEST meal in our 5-week stay in Barcelona)…read more Return again? DEFINITELY (A MUST HOMAGE whenever in Spain!) Overall: 5+ out of 5 in EVERY ASPECT Taste: 5+/5 Out of this world (if you are into "fine dining" at a NORMAL Average Joe approach/price by the owners of one of the World's Best/3-Michelin "Celler de Can Roca" then you've come to the right place) Quality: 5+/5 Spectacularly fresh, local in every way, including the regional Empordas wines! Service: 5+/5 The young lady was nice and explained in English very elaborately on dishes that we inquired about. Value: 5+/5 If you know, you know. This kind of Michelin-like approach and quality at around $50-80 per head with wine and a shared dessert is UNBELIEVABLY AFFORDABLE and of the HIGHEST VALUE! X-factor: 5+/5 Only a 40-45 min high speed train ride from Barcelona's Estacio Sants metro/train hub to Girona. Day trip in the Medieval town of Girona is excellent. Plenty to see, eat and enjoy. BONUS: Just minutes away, go see the GOT (Game of Thrones) Season 6 filming locations for Braavos such as the cathedral and the Arab Bath, plus a few more! Note: Be sure to book a reservation at restaurant and for your high speed from Barcelona ahead! I booked 1 week in advance for a mid-July lunch.

Incredible local food when you're in Girona. Easy to find in a plaza and one of - if not the oldest…read morerestaurant - in the region! Their meat was excellent and tasted "clean and healthy". We unfortunately did not take any photos as we were starving. The potatoes that come with certain dishes were amazing. Service is a little slower but it's for good reason, they are not rushing you out the door. We were here on an evening in September. Lots of open seating indoors and they mentioned this is their "slow season". Quim was our server and he was so helpful and patient with us. Duck with pears dish - very good. Lamb shoulder dish with vegetables was delicious. Catalan cream for dessert was good but of course we had better. This is to be expected in most restaurants if you had already sought out the best Basque cheesecake in the region as we did.

Delicious authentic traditional Spanish restaurant. Located right downtown. Highly recommendread more

visited Xibarri and tried their €26 special menu. My pear salad, with grilled onions, gorgonzola,…read moreand fresh greens, was excellent. The grilled seafood platter--flavorful with olive oil, parsley, and lemon--was equally impressive. I finished with a smooth flan. My friends had the bacalao and duck, both delicious. Overall, xibarri delivers quality and value in each course, great ambience and espectacular service

This was the first restaurant we dined at during our visit to Girona. The service, food and…read moreambience were all wonderful. We were surprised by how friendly the waiters were. They offered us a table inside by the windows which had an amazing view! I tried the bacalao and patata bravas which were delicious!

The restaurant looked very nice so we walked in. Service was friendly but the food wasn't good at…read moreall. The ingredients wasn't fresh. The cod was definitely frozen. They didn't cook mine all the way so I returned it. The middle was still cold and the meat was in a chunk and I couldn't put my fork through it. It was way under cooked. They brought it back in 5 minutes or so with the same piece. It looked like it was microwaved. You can see the water leaking from the meat of the fish. It was not appetizing. The appetizers were bland as well... I wish I yelped vs. randomly walking into a restaurant. That was my mistake. They need new management because this is not a way to make food property especially in Europe where freshness ingredients is #1.

After seeing many good reviews and great pictures, we decided to give this restaurant a try. I hear…read morethe menu del during the week is about €14.50 which isn't that bad. Well, we came on a Saturday so we were expecting higher prices. When we got the menu, it was €48.50!!! That's crazy expensive. I recall seeing pictures on TripAdvisor that the tasting menu was €35. What a jump from one year to the next. So we opted for a la carte. Here's what we ordered: (For palette cleanser- the gave us complimentary warm pumpkin soup) Rice with Ceps and Foi Gras Out of all the dishes I ordered, this was my favorite. Rice was al dente, mushrooms gave it so much flavor and the foi was buttery and melted in your mouth. I was sure I could order another one and eat it all by myself. "Our Sea & Mountain" - rabbit stuffed with foi and scallop, crayfish This dish was just disappointing. Rabbit was really dry. Didn't taste the foi. The only good thing about this plate was the scallop Boneless suckling pig - two pieces of juicy pork. Cooked to perfection. In my opinion, the only thing missing was that crispy skin I was expecting. Overall - I really only enjoyed one of the dishes we ordered. Since it was a bit chilly outside, I was able to sit inside the restaurant with my dog so I really appreciate that they are pet friendly. Service wasn't the fastest either but the staff was very nice.

We went there for lunch. Nice ambience and service. Lots of olives for amuse Bouche and caramelized…read morenuts to end. We got hake with cod and a veggie paella. Both were great.

Lovely place. Quite, but not conservative. Nice wait staff. Recommend the tartar, octopus and aged…read morebeef.

I tried to add this restaurant and found it under this name when I checked the address…read more Name says L'arros &.... New number 972 606 979/638 151 553 Hours of operation : Lunch 1pm - 4pm Dinner 8pm-11pm Wednesday closed all day Tues open for lunch only. Came by this place since it was close to where I was at that time.. There seems to be so many good seafood restaurants in this town. I've been to different restaurant in Barcelona with similar style. But this place preps the dish different style and full service.. The restaurant was very clean, stylish and friendly staff. You pick the seafood, they weight it front of you and cost to cook the style you want. I ordered 2 fresh oysters. Lady helping us said it was her favorite kind/imported from France. $5 a pop so ordered 2 only . Ordered sea urchin, baby clams cooked with garlic and parsley. Also ordered the lagosta arrossos caldosos style.. I was told it was like paella but more soup style.. Only thing I was not happy with was that they had to split it and make it into 2 order which ended up costing 80 euro. But I was in a splurging mood so I decided to go for it. Also ordered fried calamari. So for starter bread.. Seems all the bread main in Spain is yummy. Ordered beer and water... First came oysters and sea urchin.. Oyster was definitely good.. Nice plump size and fresh. Sea urchin was different than one I'm used to. Smaller size but more sweet and less irony. Fried calamari was also yummy. Nice tender and the breading was just right. Baby clam also fresh clean and full of flavor. Now the main dish.. It came in a bit bowl and it reminded me of gumbo. I was bit disappointed to see that it basically had double amount of all dente rice. So one lagosta split in half double amount of rice for 80 euros. This could have been made one serving for 40 euro but that was not an option. But over all it was good. First time having lagosta (weird looking lobster). I think I would have preferred prepared it grilled. Now to dessert.. Order tiramisu and xuixo de girona (was told Girona dessert). Tiramisu in a little cup.. Omg.. I have to say this was one of the best tiramisu I've ever eaten.. Soooo melt in your mouth, I'm in heaven dessert. The other one looked like fried egg roll sprinkled with sugar. Inside was cream I'm told. That was also yummy.. Nice crispy outside and inside was warm, sweet, and bread pudding texture.. That was also yummy. Over all it was good experience and food was yummy.. I would definitely come back here again.

Wish I had more time in Girona. Passed this place on my way to a Game of Thrones walking tour and…read moreit did not disappoint. You're able to order the seafood you want from the counter. We got 2 uni (sea urchin) which was like 8 euros and both tasted different, scallop, seafood risotto soup, octopus and oyster. Everything we had was delicious. The seafood all tasted fresh and would come back here again if I ever find myself back in the beauty town of Girona.

The restaurant is in a nice area and was recommended by a local. What a disappointment!! The meat…read morewas burned and dry. I have to think that I ate reheated leftover or the chef doesn't know how to cook beef. My friend ordered the bacalao and was soooo salty she couldn't eat it or she would get a heart attack. I felt that I should take some time during my vacation to write this review just to warn people to look for another place to eat in Girona.

Our tour guide recommended L'argada for lunch after our tour for authentic Catalan cuisine…read more Everything was terrific from the food selection to the portions and service. Highly recommend!