The best cooking in Spain. At this year’s top 50 ranking of the «Restaurant Magazine» in London is «El Celler de Can Roca» from Girona to number 1. The restaurant, which has since been awarded three Michelin stars, was opened in 1986 by Joan and Josep Roca near their parents’ bar as a typical Catalan restaurant. Today it is run by three brothers Joan (chef), Josep (Sommelier) and Jordi (Patissier) and is known for the combinations of Catalan dishes, innovative techniques and the passionate service of its owners. Since 2011, the Roca brothers’ restaurant had ranked second in the global ranking.
Cooking as an art that bewitches the senses – This is how you understand the gastronomy in Spain. A culinary five-star offer in terms of taste, presentation, aroma, texture, color, etc. The creations of bosses such as Adrià, Arzak, Berasategui, Ruscalleda, Santamaría, Subijana and Roca have catapulted Spain to the top of the international Haute Cuisine. The new Spanish innkeepers are artists at the stove, and This is reflected in their enormous international reputation. The work of these new artists at the stove is characterized by its originality and innovation and always arranges the traditional Mediterranean cuisine with creative approaches. The new culinary art has such a high priority in the culture of Spain that the chef José Andrés was awarded the Spanish Order of Arts and Literature in 2010.
international recognition – Many of the Spanish restaurants are characterized by their quality and creativity. There are about 150 restaurants nationwide with one or more Michelin stars. Seven of them received the highest possible award, one in the Valencia region, two in Catalonia and four in the Basque Country. In Catalonia it is the restaurants “Celler Can Roca” and “Sant Pau” in the province of Girona. In the “Celler de Can Roca” in the city of Girona, the Roca brothers rely on culinary creativity to convey experiences.
Carme Ruscalleda offers in your restaurant “Sant Pau” With a view of the sea in Sant Pol de Mar, a modern reinterpretation of the traditional gastronomy of Catalonia. Many other restaurants have gained an excellent reputation here in our region. These include “Enoteca”, “moments”, “lasarte” and “àBac” in Barcelona, “Can Fabes” in Sant Celoni (Barceloan Province), “Les Cols” in Olot and “Miramar” in Llançà (both in the province of Girona).
The El Bulli of the future – Ferrán Adrià has been the flagship of Spanish cuisine for years and his restaurant “El Bulli” was considered by many to be the best of the whole world. But since July 2011, the house closed its doors to tackle a new major project: the “El Bulli Foundation”. The aim of this foundation is to be a center for gastronomic creativity, where new cooking concepts are created and are to be exchanged at international level.
at the Costa Brava And in the hinterland there is a lot more to discover for gourmets: tapas, anchovies and cava – that’s just a small selection of culinary diversity that Northeast Spain seems limitless. In small fishing towns, culinary delicacies are revealed, in dreamy mountainous regions, Mediterranean delicacies can be stewed in the oven to excellent dishes and where mountains and sea are marrying, today International top wines and cavas generated.The wedding of “Mar I Muntanya” – Mountains and sea – the Catalans also love on their plates: e.g. chickens with gambas or the Catalan version of the paella with a mix of meat and seafood. You also like it sweet and spicy, such as “pork ribs with peach”
If you’re already cooking like that by the way, you’ll have to surprise the chefs in the hotel and restaurant in particular. These dare that A balancing act between tradition and modernity and offer guests their own creations and innovative menus in many places under the keyword “Cocina de Author”.What is on the table here is as varied as extraordinary. Starting with simple tapas, a lot goes over to new variants of “Mar i Muntanya” and is far from ending with the unusual ones refinements a la ferran adriá with his famous molecular cuisine. That remained the same Guide Michelin not hidden. For years, here on the Costa Brava you can find a remarkably high star density and meet a surprising number of young bold chefs. Wonderful dishes made from the fresh produce of the region. They venture international mergers. You play with traditions, use oriental bonds and flirt with international Mediterranean classics in a new orientation.
Cooking has been considered art in Catalonia since the documenta participation of Ferran Adriá: the first cookbook written in a Romance language was the one published in Catalan “El Libre de Sent Sovi”. Since this recipe collection was published in the 14th century, cooking in Catalonia has been part of the Culture. Don’t be surprised if steaks or gambas are covered with tart chocolate on the menu.
After all, you only owe it to the Surrealist master Salvador Dali respect. Dalí’s desire for good and plentiful food is proverbial in Catalonia and can be read in the book “Salvador Dalí – Catalan kitchen dreams”. It wasn’t for nothing that Dalí wanted to become a “cook” at the age of six. As an ingenious artist, shrill self-promoter and marketing genius, he loved the sensual enjoyment of the food: “You can refrain from eating – but you can’t eat badly”. One of his favorite dishes was dark chocolate gambas!!
Gourmets come at the Costa Brava At their own expense, because not only the restaurants of the upper class with famous chefs and exceptional service are comparatively cheap, many a country inn also offers real culinary delicacies at good prices. The excellent wines of the region can also be found on the drinks menus in an international comparison.
in many restaurants and hotels from Monday to Friday Lunch menu with 3 courses including water and wine at a reasonable price (between 9-19 euros). At the weekend and in the evening there are also menus on the menu, then a little more expensive and without drinks. After dinner you can really party in numerous bars and chilinguitas until the morning. After all, it’s summer!
Gourmet Sports and Cultural Tours are trending. The Costa Brava Of course, there is a lot to offer in this regard – also in terms of accommodation: lovingly renovated Masia hotels with 3 to 4 stars in the hinterland invite you to contemplation with spa and wellness offers, luxurious hotel complexes convince with international service and fantastic sea views, small family Guided houses offer personal service paired with insider tips for excursions and well-kept golf courses invite you to linger.
More tips For food, drink, partying and overnight stays on the Costa Brava and in the hinterland you will find on our website.
