Discover the best traditional Catalan restaurants in Costa Brava. The Costa Brava has become famous for its delicious restaurants and gastronomic culture. This includes the tradition of enjoying a small aperitif over a meal. Every year many ‘new’ restaurants appear, all worth a try. However, it’s always better to enjoy an escalivada in an old masia, where, metaphorically speaking, the grandmother is still in the kitchen.
Sometimes it can be a challenge to find good, authentic and traditional Catalan restaurants in Costa Brava area. Well, here’s a short but effective list of three lovely restaurants where you can order traditional Catalan dishes.
Restaurant Mas Pou
A restaurant where a reservation is recommended during both the high and low seasons. It’s a favorite among many, especially the locals. Restaurant Mas Pou is located in Palau-Sator, a beautiful picturesque village, and features two charming gardens, a terrace, and the option to dine indoors. For those unfamiliar with Catalan cuisine, I would recommend trying pica-pica! This way, you can sample various dishes from this cuisine! This is truly a wonderful traditional Catalan restaurant in Costa Brava.
Restaurant Can Salo
In the village of Palau Sator, right next to Restaurant Mas Pou, you’ll find the traditional restaurant Can Salo. This is very convenient because if one of the two is full, you can easily walk over to the other restaurant!
It is located in the Baix Empordà region, close to the coast and on the right side of the Daró River. It’s a great location, as it is also very close to other villages, such as La Bisbal, Monells, and Madremanya, which are worth a visit.
Enjoy an Esqueixada de Bacallà (cod) or magret d’Anec (duck) with some wine and sunshine on your face. This restaurant focuses primarily on Catalan dishes and has a unique setting with a terrace where you can sit comfortably.
Restaurant Can Bach
A great place to taste authentic Catalan dishes is at restaurant Can Bach. It’s located on the road from Pals to Peratallada, making it a nice base for a few “after dinner drinks.” You drive along a dirt road and eventually arrive at an old farmhouse. Behind the walls of this farmhouse lies a true gem with delicious Catalan cuisine. You can enjoy a lovely romantic meal for two, but it’s also great for dining with friends or acquaintances.
The menu features various regional dishes, all of excellent quality. You are welcomed with, of course, some bread with tomatoes and garlic. The idea? In the Catalan way, you rub the tomato and garlic on the bread, add some salt, and you have a magical combo. The restaurant has a beautiful garden where you can dine comfortably, but you can also reserve a table indoors.
Want to enjoy the day even more? Read here about 8 restaurants with a sea view in Costa Brava.
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