Top 5 Best Restaurants in Costa Brava

Best Restaurants in Costa Brava 2023

The Costa Brava is home to many great restaurants. Here is a compilation of the best restaurants in Costa Brava in my humble opinion. In this list there is a bit of everything, there is a top notch restaurant like El Celler de Can Roca, a typical Catalan restaurant like l’Hostal dels Ossos, a front bitch restaurant like La Guagua.

There are many other great restaurants in the Costa Brava. But these are 5 of the best ones right now. If you are looking for Michelin stars you will have to go to the ones in Girona, if you are looking for great fish you should go to a maritime village like Roses or Escala, and if you are looking for a great typical Catalan meal you can find it at a better price in the interior of Costa Brava. Explore your option and let us know your opinion on this list!

1. Celler de Can Roca, Girona

Best restaurant in Girona Can Roca

El Celler de Can Roca, located in Girona, which has been consistently ranked among the top restaurants in the world and holds three Michelin stars. The Roca brothers, Joan, Josep, and Jordi, create innovative dishes that showcase their culinary expertise and creativity.

The restaurant is a family-owned establishment, operated by the Roca brothers: Joan Roca as the head chef, Josep Roca as the sommelier, and Jordi Roca as the pastry chef.

Of the restaurants in this list this is probably the best restaurant in Costa Brava, the waiting list is very long so do not expect to book a table with a month in advanced. Also as you can imagine it is very expensive. So it great for birthday gift for that friends who is a restaurant enthusiast.

For more information check out their website: El Celler de Can Roca – Inicio – El Celler de Can Roca (cellercanroca.com)

Can Roca restaurant

2. Restaurants the Guagua, Roses

The restaurant La Guagua in Roses, in the beach of Canyelles Petites is a very nice restaurant situated right on the beach so is ideal for a cool night of summer. You will be able to enjoy a magnificent view while enjoying one of their wide varieties of wild fish.

I recommend going to this restaurant specially for dinner as the beach would be empty and the experience will be even better. The price is not unbearable for a restaurant of this category located right on the beach. I recommend trying one of their wild fish like “dorada”, usually this kind of fish are off the menu and so you will have to ask the waiter for them, they cost a bit more but is definetly worth it.

Best restaurant in Roses

As you can see the view of the see is breathtaking and location of the restaurant could’t be better. If you are staying in Roses I will highly suggest eating in this restaurant, if you are looking for a relaxed summer night with great food and great service.

Call in advanced to reserve a table as it can be full on certain days. Ask for a table in the very front of the beach if possible to get the best views.

For more information check out their website: La Gua Gua es la historia de una vida | La GuaGua

Restaurant Roses

3. Massana, Girona

Best restaurant in Girona

Massana is a renowned restaurant located in Girona, a historic city in the Baix Empordà region of Costa Brava, Spain. It is an elegant establishment that has earned one Michelin star, reflecting its commitment to culinary excellence. The restaurant is led by the talented chef Pere Massana, who crafts imaginative and refined dishes that highlight the flavors and traditions of Catalonia.

With its commitment to culinary excellence and its dedication to showcasing the rich flavors of the region, Massana has become a dining destination for those seeking a memorable gastronomic experience in Girona.

Check out their website for more information: Restaurant Massana a Girona (Costa Brava)

Massana best restaurant in Girona

4. Miramar, Llançà

Best restaurant Costa Brava

Restaurant Miramar is definitely one of the best restaurants in Costa Brava. Miramar offers a unique gastronomic experience with its focus on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Chef Pérez combines traditional Catalan flavors with modern techniques, resulting in a harmonious blend of taste, texture, and presentation. The menu reflects a deep appreciation for the bounties of the sea, featuring a variety of seafood delicacies, such as fresh fish, shellfish, and mollusks.

For more information check out their website: Miramar – Restaurant & Rooms – Llançà, Costa Brava (restaurantmiramar.com)

Restaurant Llançà

Miramar has gained international recognition for its culinary excellence, drawing food enthusiasts and connoisseurs from around the world.

5. Hostal els Ossos, Olot

Restaurant the Hostal dels Ossos is a restaurant located in Sant Cristòfol de les Fonts a municipality near Olot. 

It is a restaurant famous in the area for the best macaroons, but I recommend it to go and get a proper Catalan meal, the rations are big and everything is good, there is no wrong choice.

Great local wines as well, try the Patates de Olot (Olot’s potatoes) or the snails. The price is around 20€ – 25€ per person but is worth it. In my opinion it has a well deserved stop in this list of the best restaurants in Costa Brava.

For more information check out their website: Bienvenidos – Restaurante Hostal dels Ossos

best restaurant in Olot

Cuisine in Costa Brava

So we can say that the cuisine in Costa Brava is definetly top noch, or cream de la cream as a cheff would say. Based on the number of higly awarded restaurants, and with a track record that speaks for itself. You cannot go wrong with one of the restaurants on this list.

Please explore for yourself new restaurants, do not stick with the same one for all of Summer, and taste the local cuisine. Our recommendations are “Galtes de porc” and “Peus de porc” which are the pork cheeks and pig’s feet.

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