Where to Eat in Girona
Catalan cuisine and the Roca legacy
Girona punches well above its size in the kitchen, thanks largely to the Roca brothers and their world-famous El Celler de Can Roca. Beyond the fine dining, the city celebrates Catalan classics: rice dishes, fresh Costa Brava seafood, botifarra sausage, and mar i muntanya combinations of sea and mountain. Local desserts like xuixo, a cream-filled fried pastry, were invented here and are worth seeking out.
Best areas for tapas and markets
The squares of the old town, especially around Plaça de la Independència and the streets near the Rambla, are full of terraces for tapas and a long Catalan lunch. For a more local feel, browse the Mercat del Lleó food market and the small bars in the modern centre. A guided tapas or market tour is a relaxed way to taste several dishes and local wines while learning the history of the streets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What food is Girona famous for?
Catalan cuisine, Costa Brava seafood and the acclaimed El Celler de Can Roca. The xuixo pastry was invented in Girona.