We hoped on the train from Becerlona to Girona today and happened to notice this restaurant. We…read morecame without reservation, but were luckily called back by the waitress because someone cancelled. It turns out to be one of the best and most creative reaturants I have tried in Spain-- with a reasonable price. I enjoy the idea of taking Japanese, Thai and Chinese cooking elements into seafood making. The staff are nice and helpful. Windful dinner. Suggestion: try Gourmet menu (59 euros for the whole meal)!

We ate here in June 2022 and had an outstanding meal. Three seafood dishes: the sea bass ceviche,…read moregrilled octopus and a tuna tataki noodle dishe were each with unique and satisfying flavors. Topped it off with sublime chocolate. Service was impeccable.

This place is in a good court set up a block from the beach. It's a really good and chill place…read moreafter a day from the hot sun. We tried the garlic bread, paella and fus n chips. The Sangria is also nice.

Truly exceptional. But this is not merely a restaurant--it is a mythological opera, enacted in the…read moreform of a tasting menu. The story begins not with a dish, but with a timeline you can eat, charting the ascent of three siblings from humble familial duty to culinary transcendence. You do not "dine" here. You witness a narrative of obsession, transformation, and fate--the kind that only arises when blood ties are mixed with butter, fire, and an unbearable drive for excellence. The youngest of the three, a pastry chef, emerges like a trickster figure from folklore, sweetening the end of the journey with a sense of mischief and melancholy. His takeover of the narrative is not declared; it is felt, as a shift in temperature, in tone, in destiny. The food--what can I say? Each course is like a quiet revelation, as if the universe momentarily aligned to allow perfection, then moved on, uncaring. There is no comfort here, only beauty that leaves you slightly devastated. The architecture of the space is austere but luminous, a kind of sacred geometry. The ceramics and silverware are ritualistic tools, not mere vessels. They suggest a world in which aesthetics are a moral responsibility--as if to serve food without beauty would be a sin against nature itself. To eat here is to be reminded that all creation is fleeting, that excellence is a burden, and that even in triumph, there is solitude.

For those not interested in the details, the quick summary of this place is: mediocre food and…read moreservice for a 3 starred Michelin restaurant, served one member of our party a piece of ceramic (choking hazard) and did not adequately remediate the issue, and gave 3 of 6 of our party members stomach problems after dinner. Save your money and a trip to Girona if you're going from Barcelona and go to Cocina Hermanos Torres, a restaurant that truly lives up to the 3 Michelin star reputation. Here is the detailed account of our experience at El Celler: I dined at this restaurant with a party of 6 on the 20th of May. One of the people in my party had the misfortune of finding shards of what appeared to be ceramic from one of the plates as she was eating. She found them while eating the food and had to spit them out and place the pieces on the side. She notified the waiter that picked up the plates about the pieces of ceramic, and unfortunately, only received a "sorry for that" as a reply, with no other gesture of apology provided by anyone else the rest of the night. Given their reputation as a 3 Michelin starred restaurant, not only is the presence of the ceramic pieces in the food appalling, but the nonchalant attitude towards the incident afterward was extremely disappointing. While we certainly did not expect the restaurant to compensate her meal, a small token or gesture in the form of a small discount, free beverage, replacement plate, anything, would have been greatly appreciated. This is far from what we expect from a Michelin establishment given our experience at a variety of other restaurants of similar caliber we have dined at, and cannot overstate how alarming it is that a choking hazard can make it past quality control and nothing is done to repair the situation even after politely bringing it to the staff's attention. The most impressive part of the night was the cheap taxi we took back to Barcelona. Okay, fine, the dessert part of the meal was fun and delicious, so maybe that was the most impressive, but followed closely by the taxi. Below are other details where El Celler completely missed: - Bread taken away from one of our party members without asking if they were done - No folding or replacement of napkins when someone left their seat - Being rushed at the end of dinner for seemingly no reason as there were other patrons eating that we could see and working through dessert courses we had already finished - Not asked to check in a coat, and instead given a random chair next to our table to throw our stuff on it - Uncomfortably warm temperature - Not everyone having their chair pulled out and pushed in - Seeing other people just standing around and not escorting our party to the bathroom or being helpful in other ways - Gave 3 of 6 members of our party stomach aches and loose bowels after dinner Admittedly, some of the above can sound nitpicky, however, this meal stands in a stark contrast to a meal we had the very next day at another 3 Michelin star restaurant, Cocina Hermanos Torres. Better in every way, they outclassed El Celler and provided food and service above and beyond what I've come to expect. Every single issue I had with El Celler was not present at Hermanos Torres, and did the opposite of what El Celler did to make our experience comfortable and exceptional. I am not sure El Celler is worthy of a single Michelin star, and definitely not three. And if it seems like I'm repeating the same point, this is still less repetitive than the number of times they told us one of their dishes contained a sauce made with the head of a langostino. You might also be wondering if I tried providing feedback to El Celler on this. I did, and not because they requested it via an email follow up like I have seen other restaurants do, rather, through the contact email on their website that same night. No response from them yet, which doesn't surprise me considering the apathy demonstrated throughout the ordeal.

Tapas served here, most of the seating is outside, they have an awning for sun and rain. Although…read moremost tapas places let you order in " rounds", here they wanted you to order everything at once. A bit odd. Especially when you don't know the relative sizes of various dishes. But service was timely, and each dish we tried was delicious. Loved their dish ware , very colorful. Was a bit difficult to get single glasses of wine, they chiefly served bottles. I drink beer, but my wife had to order what tasted like sangria , tho they called it by another name.

Hidden gem in a very touristy area! Tapas made fresh to order, creative and delicious. Very…read morefriendly service and delicious cocktails. Food and drink specials of the day listed on chalkboard outside. Smaller restaurant with mostly outdoor seating and some quaint seating inside.

Oh my god all our tapas were made to order nothing pre heated. They were just great, tasty and nice…read moresize. It's like home made cusine the staff is nice too. Tapas were much better than thise you can taste in Barcelona.

Els Taps is a must go to restaurant if you are looking for "home made" tapas that are fresh and…read moretasty. We had the tomato (which were outstanding) along with the cheese (perfectly sliced) and Jamon (melt in your mouth and flavorful). Our waiter also told us about the Spanish omelette he had just made. It was excellent and we were glad we ordered it. He also recommended a nice dry white wine which was the best we had in Collioure so far. The waiter was extremely friendly, helpful and made for a delightful dining experience!!

Excellent tomato salad! Would've liked to have had some pinchos, but they only serve them on the…read moreweekends and evenings. No big deal. Had way too much food, enjoyed the fantastic service, and relaxed on the patio. Lovely!

I'm almost, ALMOST, speechless, and write less. Moroccan front desk girl recommended…read more Tapas are self serve. SAVE tooth picks. 1= €1.65/tapas. I always order vermouth de barril in Spain, which IMHO is the best drink to have with tapas. Owner has wonderful laugh announcing new dishes as the arrive and coordinating new dishes with the kitchen via radio. Very friendly service. A little off the beaten track, but much less expensive than Barcelona.

I came to Puigcerda to find a nice place for tapas for the kids myself and my wife. This place was…read moresplendid. We sat at one of the tables in the plaza, which allowed the kids to run arround between servings. We had patatas bravas, chorizo, pan con tomate, olives with anchovies and my kids had an enormous hamburger topped with chèvre. The meal was truly excellent. The chorizo was simmered in a wine sauce which we subsequently used as a dip for bread.... beautiful. After this feast we had squid with risotto in an ink sauce. It was a bit salty, but the squid was fresh and the ink sauce was so good we asked for more bread. Despite ordering enough for a small army, when the bill came we were shocked to see how little everything cost.

Bar Savoy turned out to be one of my favorite bars in Tossa de Mar…read more It is a little off the beaten path, although nothing is really far from the tourist area here. The vibe is rustic and relaxed, the beer is ice cold, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. Best of all, the prices are very reasonable. During my four days in Tossa de Mar, I ended up coming here at least three times. Definitely one of my favorite spots in town. 5 stars.

Friendly staff and sometimes even friendlier patrons if you are lucky enough. Definitely a mix of…read morelocals and tourists which I liked. Ordered, among other things, patatas bravas. The best I have had EVER! I liked how crisp they were and the pinkish sauce was fantastic as well.