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!

First time in Barcelona and first time time here. It was a fun experience with some good service…read moreand delicious food. Sit inside if you do not like cigarette smoke, which does occur. For an early dinner by Spanish time, we started with the croquettes. Crip and wonderful. Then the tenderloin which was taste as well, though we should have a sales what is on the top. It seemed like mostly a flavored fat. The tomato with toast was lovely. Soaked with natural tomato juice. The skewered prawns were the best. Get them. And we ended with coconut pudding. It was like a flan with a coconut base. All together fun and delicious!

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.

If you're looking for a unique stay outside of the hustle and bustle of Barcelona proper, this is…read moreit! This hotel provided nearly everything I envisioned in my Spanish adventure. My fiancé (a marathon running, hiking, adventure buff), and myself (a world traveling art enthusiast, localist, and history buff) both found this stay to tick all of our boxes. Here's a bit of our experience that may be helpful when booking yours: -getting to the hotel is a journey for the strong at heart. While you could take a taxi from the airport, or a combination of public transport and taxi, I wouldn't recommend it if staying more than a night or two. The journey up the mountain to the hotel from Loret Del Mar is about 10-15 minutes by car which means if you want to venture outside of the hotel, into the city, or to the nearby beaches or botanical gardens, you're looking at a 15 minute drive down the mountain each and every time. Ubers and taxis are not available/readily available in this area. All of that being said, this is likely the only time I'd suggest investing in renting a vehicle while in Spain. -this 10-15 minute mountain drive does have a few benefits, if you're an adventure enthusiast, hiker, runner or cyclist, the location offers more trails than you're able to explore with beautiful picturesque landscapes around every corner! Plus, you'll find a collection of some of the most beautiful beaches in the world just beyond the mountain. -upon check in you are given a phone (as there are no phones in the rooms), to book reservations at the restaurant, spa, and ask questions related to your stay at the grounds. The grounds themselves are worth exploring. The pool is quiet and beautiful, painting and sculpture are sprinkled throughout the hotel, and the resort occasionally holds yoga in the area by the pool. We didn't try the spa (missed opportunity), but the hotel restaurant is the place to be (with your significant other) for breakfast, and worth a visit for dinner. You can even request breakfast delivered to your door. -- I'll be honest, this hotel is not for everyone. If you have zero interest in history, aesthetics, hiking/biking, scenic views, Costs Brava beaches and local life, this may not be the spot for you. But if you're all about that historical, aesthetic, adventure packed, picturesque experience, THIS is the spot. We surely will keep it in mind next time we visit the area!

I want to begin by saying that the grounds and the hotel itself are actually stunning. My room was…read moreamazing, quite big, with great art and a free standing tub in my bedroom as well as a full bathroom(pretty freaking amazing). The issue started when we arrived; we checked in late around 11pm as our flight from France got in at about 10pm. We were starving when we first entered. We guessed the kitchen was closed in the restaurant, which was true but they also had zero snacks! No chips, no bread, nothing. I then asked for a glass of wine which they seemed unsure if they could bring it or not which struck me as very weird because this hotel is supposed to be amazing with great service. We tried to eat at the restaurant but I am extremely picky about what I eat and they could not accommodate me which is fine but there was no other food at the hotel. I would also like to note the hotel is on a mountain and in order to get food you have to take a cab down the mountain into town and back up. EACH AND EVERY TIME! As much as the hotel claims it is relaxing, this was the most non relaxing hotel I ever stayed in. I will say that they did provide breakfast( orange juice, coffee, breads, jams) delivered to our room every morning but the only thing that was good was the orange juice. After I drank that I ran out to get real food every day! Lastly, the massage I received at the spa was literally not a massage. I explained to the masseuse that I had a little back pain from traveling and hopping on plane to plane and that I would love if she could relieve some of the tightness. She barely touched me, I'm not sure what she did but when I got up I was drenched in oil and my back still hurt. So in short, do go if you're a picky eater, don't go if you want room service, don't go you're used to a certain level of service and also don't go if you want to RELAX. I will say the the concierge at the from desk early in the morning(the man from Cuba) was extremely kind and helped us figure out cabs and such as well as the concierge at night who was the one to bring me the glass of wine and ice when I first arrived. The women who worked the front desk during the day were absolutely no help at all.

Very centrally located in tossa in a side street up from the beach. On first view it looks like…read moreyour typical run of the mill restaurant nothing special. Most reviews laud the menu as great value for money. That is a disservice to this place. Yes it is great value for money but it's more than that. it's truly a great dining experience. I went for the tasting menu expecting to chose one of the 6 appetizers which they called pica pica, turns out you get all of them. I figured it would be small amounts. Wrong again they first brought out an excellent salad with a a grilled goat cheese and tomato toast with jamón ibérico. Then these incredible fresh mussels. Then chicken croquets and 2 incredible stuffed píquillo peppers in a wonderful sauce. The main dish was a very well done fresh dorado and then desert. Also included wine or water. All this for 28 . We also ordered Ham croquettes. These were increíble Great food at a really good price with great service. We had some great meals in tossa. None better than this one

Good food and service. Quick service and decently priced food. Indoor and outdoor seating availableread more

Adorable place in the hills on a farm…read more Great views Beautiful inside Very reasonable prices Great taste and very fresh One of the best steaks I've ever had!

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.

Cosy bar located opposite Normal restaurant, very atmospheric…read more We came after closing time (22:00) but stuff keep serving wine and tapas, in favor of all guests

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!

Excellent place. The service was good! They're definitely busy and the usual Catalan service where…read morethey are straight forward and to the point. Went there two nights in a row. Outside seating. Their own parking area on gravel that is gated. You push a green button and it will open. Walk through the narrow three steps and opens up to a huge patio. No indoor seating. Neat. You can see inside the kitchen. Overall, everything on the menu was really good. The first night was better only because there were less people. Pedron peppers is playing russian roulette. I died eating one Appetizers were great Tbone steak excellent Tiramasu was so good! The red wine was good Can't say anything bad except people smoking... but normal in Spain. I will be back next year.

From the owner: El Restaurante El Trabuc, ubicado en los aledaños de la ciudad de Granollers, cerca del Circuit de…read moreCatalunya, es una típica masía catalana que posee una decoración de marcado estilo rústico. De su cocina, basada en el recetario tradicional de la gastronomía de la región, destacan especialidades como los caracoles a la pimienta negra, el salteado de judías con butifarra o la cazuela de langosta roja con albóndigas. Si desea celebrar un evento de empresa o familiar, este restaurante es una opción inmejorable, ya que posee una sala con capacidad para 200 personas. El local dispone también de un amplio jardín y una bonita terraza, donde se puede comer en los días de verano. Por otra parte, El Trabuc alberga una exposición permanente de obras del artista José Luis Arimany.

Excellent food. Nice terrace. Pricing on the high side although in line with quality/place. Highly…read morerecommended!

Tapas are amazing!! I ordered 6 different types. Pictures posted…read more Music not very good. Restaurant is clean. Totally recommend this place as to be away from touristy restaurants. Very local and very good.