Written on : 09 September 2021 By : Claudia Miquel
A holiday on the Costa Brava wouldn't be the same without tasting some of its traditional dishes and its finest cuisine. Seafront restaurants, typical local restaurants, idyllic settings or out of the box places to eat, no matter what you fancy there is an option for you!
Here is our selection of some of the best restaurants not far away from Begur for you to savour delicious food with your friends and family.
Es Portió, Hostalillo Restaurant: the best proximity product
Serving traditional cuisine using products collected directly from the field or from the sea, this restaurant has a good quality-price lunch menu which you will be able to enjoy alongside its wonderful view of Tamariu’s promenade.
Restaurant Llafranc “Cal Gitano de Llafranc”: traditional tasty black rice
This restaurant offers the atmosphere and character of a truly “ampurdanés” establishment, and therefore is one of the best spots to taste authentic Catalan cuisine while enjoying a beautiful sea-view. Their menu includes a wide variety of succulent dishes amongst which we advise you to try “Black Rice”, which is made with a base of onion and tomatoes and is the star dish.
Sol i Mar: family restaurant in one of Calella’s best corners
This restaurant is located in an intimate space open to the sea where you can enjoy a simple and honest cuisine with fresh produce from the area, treated with all the attentiveness and caring in the world.
If you fancy some high-quality Spanish and Catalan tapas, from "croquetas", potato omelets to plenty of fish and meat dishes-- topping it off with beautiful views of the seafront promenade, this is your place. They also have many vegetarian options.
Address: Passeig del Mar 15, L’Escala
Phone number: +34 972 059 865
Reservation recommended
Toc al mar: wild fish right from the fishermen's boats
In the sand of turquoise cove Aiguablava, you will be able to indulge in authentic Mediterranean cuisine, being oak's grilled fish the restaurant’s speciality.
It is a great place to enjoy a lively lunch, however, if you prefer a relaxed environment we advise you to go at night (around 9:00 p.m. so you can watch the sunset) since the cove is empty and therefore much calmer than during the day.
This restaurant not only has one of the most stunning views of the Costa Brava but also offers a gastronomic proposal which includes season rice, local fish, and seafood.
Be it indoors or in its gardens, shadowed by centenary pine trees, you will fall in love again dining under its dim lights.
Address: Carrer Cap sa Sal 24, Begur
Phone number: +34 972 624 375 (9-12H)
Reservation recommended
El Teatre: sophistication
For those who enjoy haute cuisine, El Teatre brings you exquisite tastes and scents in very sophisticated dishes. The chef, with the help of professional botanists, choses fresh and natural ingredients for all of his plates in order to delight customer’s taste buds.
Located in the emblematic Sant Sebastià lighthouse, this restaurant presents a mixture of Mediterranean and Japanese gastronomy with dream views of Llafranc’s coastline. You cannot leave without trying their delicious truffled egg nigiri.
La Taverna del Mar: elegance at an idyllic setting
Located in the picturesque coastal village of S’Agaró, this luminous restaurant offers exquisite Mediterranean dishes and some of the best seafront views to enjoy an unforgettable meal.
If you want to relish a refreshing cocktail at an enviable location, head over to their chill-out area and ask for a drink!
Address: Passeig de Sant Pol, S'Agaró
Phone number: +34 972 821 669
Reservation recommended
Out of the box restaurants to live a memorable experience
Sol Blanc: exquisite cuisine amongst Pals rice fields
Live a gastronomic experience at this farmhouse surrounded by the rice fields of Pals.
Jordi Ribas, the restaurant’s chef, offers an original cuisine proposal based on the flavours of the traditional Catalan cuisine, being rice his star ingredient. Therefore, we advise you to try any of their rice dishes.
L'Eixida is a gastronomic family restaurant located in the cultural heritage Peratallada, an emblematic town home to an important medieval architectural complex.
Enjoy it’s signature cuisine based on the flavor of local products and nuances from other parts of the world at it’s shaded terrace.
Mooma: peaceful cider house hidden amongst apple trees
This farmhouse surrounded by apple trees offers a wide variety of options in its menu such as salads, tapas, grilled meats and many vegetarian, vegan and celiac options. It uses top quality local raw materials and seeks to offer the best taste and aroma.
Furthermore, Mooma is not only a restaurant, but also an establishment where you can go and have a cider or, in summer, a cocktail in its Garden.
This restaurant, located in an idyllic garden, has one of the most beautiful views of the remains of the medieval castle that crowns the town of Begur, from where you can enjoy an exquisite selection of cocktails and tapas.
It also has a chill-out space with an extremely pleasant atmosphere where you can savour a wide variety of drinks while listening to background music.
Address: C/ de la Creu 10, Begur
Phone number: +34 972 623 119
Reservation recommended