Where to eat in Girona, Spain
Michelin stars and time-honoured recipes surround you in Spain’s magnificent Girona. A vivacious cuisine exemplified by a combination of avant-garde and traditional dishes; Girona’s gastronomy is a model of quality. In addition to the quintessential favours of the Costa Brava and a love for local produce, the eateries of Girona offer a wide range of fare from around the world. A holiday to Girona would not be complete without sampling these culinary offerings. So, let’s round up our favourite restaurants in the region.
El Celler de Can Roca
+34 972 22 21 57 | Carrer de Can Sunyer, 48, 17007 Girona, Spain
Established in 1986 by the Roca brothers, El Cellar de Can Roca holds three Michelin stars and offers a once in a lifetime dining experience. Undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in the world, the experience is well worth the months’ long reservation waiting period. Inside the restaurant, a triangular cloister receives natural light from an interior forest, setting the scene for a multi-course degustation experience. For a miniature Can Roca experience, you can visit the Rocambolesc Ice Cream Parlour, also located in Girona. For more detail on dining at this famous restaurant, read about the OROKO Cellar de Can Roca experience.
Nu Restaurant
+34 972 22 52 30 | Carrer d’Abeuradors, 4, 17004 Girona, Spain
An urban and minimalist restaurant in the historic heart of Girona, Nu serves up delicious fusion cuisine. With sumptuous degustation and à la carte menus, you can enjoy a range of innovative and tasty dishes. The final touches to many of the dishes are added in front of guests, and combined with the Japanese-style bar and an open kitchen, dining at Nu is a performative experience.
Umai
+34 972 41 78 72 | Plaça de Josep Pla i Casadevall, 18, 17001 Girona, Spain
One of Girona’s finest gourmet Asian restaurants, Umai serves up the best sushi in the city. With a head chef who trained in Tokyo for years, Umai takes you on a culinary journey through Southeast Asia, India, Korea, China and, of course, Japan. Just next door, connected via a terrace, is the Umai Izakaya, where you can enjoy a more informal dining experience.
Txalaka
+34 972 22 59 75 | Carrer Bonastruc de Porta, 4, 17001 Girona, Spain
Not often frequented by tourists, Txalaka is one of the best spots in the city to grab some pinchos or tapas. Combining authentic Basque flavours with typical recipes from Mediterranean cuisine, the menu offers fantastic variety in its small platters. Txalaka also features a series of special menus to suit all tastes, as well as an incredible selection of wines.
Divinum
+34 872 08 02 18 | Carrer de l’Albereda, 7, 17004 Girona, Spain
The epitome of a gourmet Catalan restaurant, Divinum creates bold and innovative cuisine using local ingredients. Beneath the opulence of the Catalan-style vaulted ceilings, feast on incredible modern European dishes. Both the à la carte and degustation menus promise a memorable dining experience.
El Balcó
+34 972 22 31 61 | Carrer de les Hortes, 16, 17001 Girona, Spain
A restaurant for meat lovers, El Balcó features an extensive list of delicious cuts of meat, grilled to perfection. With influences from Argentina, El Balcó serves up everything from criollo sausage to chimichurri rabbit, in addition to traditional steaks, chops and ribs. The wine list emphases local and Argentinian pours, with a particularly extensive red wine list.
La Taverna Del Mar
+34 972 82 16 69 | Passeig de Sant Pol, 17220 S’Agaró, Girona, Spain
A seafood paradise, La Taverna Del Mar incorporates its stunning beachfront location into its design and cuisine. With beautiful views of Sant Pol Beach as your backdrop, feast on the freshest of Mediterranean wild fish. The Bar Terrace offers a more casual dining experience and brings you even closer to the waves with incredible ocean views.
Massana
+34 972 21 38 20 | Carrer Bonastruc de Porta, 10, 17001 Girona, Spain
Holding one Michelin star, Massana offers gourmet modern cuisine in its classically elegant dining room. Massana focuses on local, seasonal products such as game, wild mushrooms and truffle-flavoured dishes. Transforming these simple ingredients with avant-garde techniques, the degustation and à la carte menus feature beautiful and tantalising dishes. Taking centre stage in the dining room is a well-stocked wine cellar housing bottles from all the world.
