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Restaurants in Girona
Girona takes Catalan gastronomy very seriously, making it one of Spain’s best destinations for contemporary fine dining. The gourmet emphasis trickles down to more casual and less pricey eateries too, and there are lots of lively spots for tapas and Basque-style self-serve pintxos. One good area for tapas-hopping is the Placa de la Independencia, just across the Pont Sant Augusti from the Call.
You’ll soon discover that Girona also has a sweet tooth, with many gelaterias and traditional pastisserias, where the typical xuixo (see above, an oblong doughnut filled with sweet cream) is sold.
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Casa Marieta
Girona’s oldest restaurant, established on Plaça de la Independència in 1892, is very different from the fine dining establishments above. There’s no tasting menu here, just enormous portions and rustic presentation. If you have the appetite, it’s a great place to try typical Catalan…$$Around Town- Catalan
Divinum
If you don’t have months to wait for a reservation at El Celler de Can Roca (see above), make a reservation at Divinum. This is the type of establishment where the waitstaff march through the dining room in matching uniforms, placing linen napkins on your table with a fork and spoon.…$$$Old City - Catalan
El Celler de Can Roca
Holder of three Michelin stars since 2009, El Celler de Can Roca remains one of the world’s most innovative restaurants, twice voted the best on the planet. The indefatigable Roca brothers Joan (head chef), Josep (sommelier), and Jordi (head pastry chef) push culinary boundaries in a…$$$Outside the City Center - Pastry
El Xuixo de Can Castelló
Who makes Girona’s best xuixo (pronounced shoo-show)? The indulgent, cream-filled cross between a doughnut and a croissant was invented in the 1920s by a local pâtissier named Emili Puig and quickly became a Catalan classic. Now Julià Castelló, from the fourth generation of a bakery…$Old City - Catalan
La Taverna d’el Foment
Lunch at this large, airy space near Plaça del Vi may be Girona’s biggest bargain. Much more than a restaurant, it is part of a cultural organization that proudly promotes Catalan history, language, and gastronomy, so it’s worth preparing a phrase or two if you can. The casual…$Old City - Catalan
Le Bistrot
The location is the star at this French-style favorite, an old city fixture since the 1970s. Its tables spill out onto the terrace between two sets of stone steps, leading up to the Baroque façade of the former convent of Sant Martí and down to El Call and the Rambla. When the light…$Old City - Catalan
Massana
The à la carte menu at Pere Massana and Ana Roger’s elegant restaurant near Parc de la Devesa includes plenty of seafood, and everything is presented with an artful precision, but it’s clear where Massana’s culinary heart lies. The multi-course Gourmet menu harks back to the…$$$Devesa-Güell - Fusion
Mimolet Restaurant
Perfectly located close to the cathedral, mid-range Mimolet is a good example of how Girona’s high-end food scene has pushed up standards across the board. It would be a mistake to go à la carte here, as the two set menus on offer—and the wine pairing—are a steal. The five-course…$$Old City - Basque
Txalaka
At lunchtime, this sprawling Basque cider house on the west bank of the Onyar is an impressive food delivery system. Don’t be put off if you see a queue outside. The friendly staff will take your name and within minutes you’ll be whisked to a table with stools in the dark-wooded…$Devesa-Güell - Tapas
Vii
Even the name of their casual wine and tapas bar, launched in 2024, speaks to the Roca brothers’ (of Celler de Can Roca fame) playful approach to food and drink. It’s located at number 7, Plaça del Vi. Vii spells 7 in Roman numerals, and Vi means wine in Catalan, so this place is…$Old City
