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Cal Ros

Girona’s oldest restaurant is also one of its most popular. Wild mushrooms used in traditional Catalan meat dishes add a magical touch.
Can Boix

Foodies come to Boix (in Cadí-Moixeró natural park) for country cooking including crabs’ legs, lobster and many meat dishes..
El Bulli

A once-in-a-lifetime experience. Extraordinary creations by the three-Michelin-star chef Ferran Adria such as wild mushrooms in test tubes. Book months in advance (via their website).
El Mirador de les Caves

This restaurant is set in a castle overlooking Catalonia’s wine country. Traditional cuisine is complemented by bottles of local wine and cava .
El Racó de Can Fabes

The trad French-Catalan food at this three-Michelin-star country-house restaurant includes duck in blood with cep mushrooms.
Els Pescadors

“The Fishermen”, a traditional Empordà -style restaurant, offers local specialities, including an array of blue fish dishes.
Fonda Europa

Established over 150 years ago, Fonda Europa was the first in a line of successful Catalan restaurants. Ample portions include pig’s trotters.
La Torre del Remei

A Modernista palace provides an elegant setting for wonderfully presented Catalan food. The game dishes are sublime.
Mare Nostrum

The seafood at this family restaurant, with its splendid terrace, includes typical paella and sípia a la planxa (grilled cuttlefish).
Parador de Aiguablava

On a rocky outcrop, this restaurant has phenomenal service and stunning views over Aiguablava cove. The food is good, if a bit predictable. Rooms are available.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
- under €10
- €10–20
- €20–30
- over €30