Where to eat in Reus: The 25 Best Restaurants

This guide brings together an updated selection of the best restaurants in Reus, with addresses, phone numbers, price guides and recommendations by type of cuisine

Reus has one of the most varied and interesting restaurant scenes on the Costa Daurada. The capital of Baix Camp combines innovative restaurants with Catalan, mountain-style and international cuisine, excellent tapas spots and a vermouth culture that is deeply rooted in the city’s identity.

In this article, we share the top food recommendations from Mapilife Reus, the city’s travel guide. We begin with our Top 5 restaurants in Reus, before moving on to the best local cuisine, standout grills and steakhouses, a gourmet tapas trail and some of the city’s most popular terraces for dining outdoors, as well as our dedicated guide to international cuisine in Reus. Enjoy!

TOP 5 restaurants in Reus

From creative fine dining to truly unique restaurants

L'Alkimista

Creative & experimental cuisine

One of Reus’s leading names for creative fusion cuisine. At the helm is Pola Hemaia, with a bold approach combining quality ingredients, technique and influences from cuisines around the world. Its tasting menus are the best way to discover a style of cooking full of contrasts, textures and creativity. L’Alkimista is recognised by both the Michelin and Repsol guides and is one of the top choices in Reus for anyone looking for a high-end gastronomic experience.

Vítric

Contemporary gastronomic tavern

Vítric combines traditional Mediterranean cuisine with contemporary techniques, meticulous presentation and a strong commitment to local and regional produce. It offers tasting menus and a weekday lunch menu, prepared with the best seasonal market ingredients, respecting their essence while taking them a step further. Recommended by both the Repsol and Michelin guides, Vítric has established itself as one of the standout restaurants on the Costa Daurada.

Més que Tapes

Creative tapas & gourmet produce

Més que Tapes specialises in creative tapas and sharing plates made with seasonal produce, gourmet ingredients and refined cooking techniques. Local and regional products play a starring role, including the highly regarded Balfegó bluefin tuna. One of the best ways to discover its cuisine is through the Freestyle menu, where the chef creates a personalised selection based on some of the restaurant’s signature dishes. Awarded a Repsol Solete, it is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a more creative and gastronomic tapas experience in the heart of Reus.

Mirall de Tres

Creative & fusion cuisine

One of Reus’s longest-established contemporary restaurants. Mirall de Tres offers creative fusion cuisine built around seasonal produce, with carefully prepared, varied and original dishes. The best way to experience it is through its complete and constantly evolving tasting menu, which uses modern techniques to create bold, surprising and well-balanced flavours. Its excellent value for money has made it one of Reus’s leading bistro-style restaurants for creative cuisine.

Clandestino

Reus’s speakeasy restaurant

Clandestino does things differently: restaurant, cocktail bar and late-night experience all in one. Awarded a Repsol Solete for its original and innovative concept, its menu focuses on creative fusion cuisine, with tapas and dishes designed to surprise, while its signature cocktails are an essential part of the experience. This adults-only venue is somewhere to take your time, enjoy dinner and then continue the night in the same hidden setting. One of the most original options in Reus for a date night or special evening.

Local & Mediterranean cuisine

Local produce, Mediterranean recipes & timeless flavours

Orígens by L’Alkimista

Rooftop gastro dining

The latest venture from L’Alkimista, one of Reus’ most acclaimed and experimental restaurants, enjoys a setting that is hard to beat: the rooftop terrace of the Gaudí Centre, right on Plaça del Mercadal. Orígens is now open, offering homestyle, locally rooted cuisine with a distinctive personality, designed to showcase the region’s culinary traditions through a contemporary lens.

The kitchen focuses on seasonal, locally sourced produce, charcoal grilling and traditional recipes, while retaining the creative signature of the team behind L’Alkimista. The offering includes a weekday lunch menu, tasting menus and an à la carte selection where local produce takes centre stage. A new restaurant set to become one of Reus’ gastronomic landmarks, thanks both to its cuisine and its exceptional location in the heart of the city.

Masia Crusells

Traditional cuisine

A true Reus dining institution, located on the outskirts of the city. Masia Típica Crusells specialises in traditional cuisine, with time-honoured recipes, seasonal produce and a style particularly well suited to family meals, groups and celebrations. It is one of the city’s classic addresses for Catalan dishes, charcoal-grilled meats and calçotada feasts during the season.

Museu del Vermut

Food & vermouth culture

Beyond vermouth and aperitifs, the restaurant at Museu del Vermut offers a complete Mediterranean dining experience, with tapas, small plates for sharing and dishes designed around quality ingredients and generous flavours. At lunchtime, its excellent-value set menu is one of the highlights. Awarded a Repsol Solete for its authentic character and strong ties to the city, this is an essential stop for anyone looking to discover Reus through its vermouth culture and gastronomy.

Oxygen

Mediterranean gastrobar

A local restaurant focused on Mediterranean classics, tapas, burgers, fish and seafood, with a strong emphasis on seasonal produce sourced from nearby. Popular with local diners, Oxygen works equally well for a full meal or for sharing a selection of dishes in a modern, relaxed setting. Its varied menu makes it an easy option for different tastes and occasions.

Mountain cuisine & grilled meats

Fire, quality cuts & bold flavours

Lo Bon Profit

Catalan & mountain cuisine

One of Reus’s classic restaurants for anyone who enjoys traditional cuisine, Lleida-style snails and properly grilled meat. The cooking is generous and straightforward, based on top-quality ingredients and precise charcoal grilling. Authentic, family-run and backed by years of experience, Lo Bon Profit is a great place to discover hearty mountain flavours and traditional Catalan recipes.

Grillats BBQ

American-style grill

A unique concept in Reus specialising in American-style grilling, with juicy meats and dishes created firmly with meat lovers in mind. All cuts are cooked over a volcanic-stone grill and prepared exactly to the doneness requested by each diner. Highlights include the BBQ ribs and marinated beef, one of the restaurant’s signature specialities. The setting is modern and carefully designed, just behind the Town Hall in the heart of the city.

Morro Calent

Catalan grilling in the city centre

Located in one of Reus’s most atmospheric squares, Les Peixateries Velles, Morro Calent has indoor dining rooms and a large terrace that is ideal for soaking up the atmosphere of the historic centre. Its grill, led by an experienced chef, is at the heart of a menu built around Mediterranean cuisine, varied set menus, tapas and sharing plates.

Tapas & sharing plates

A guide to the city’s best tapas bars & restaurants

La Marieta

Creative dishes & small plates

A welcoming restaurant that combines locally sourced produce with creative cooking and influences from around the world. The menu is designed for sharing and includes dishes such as Balfegó bluefin tuna tataki, scallops with shiitake and its popular pulled pork Rock & Roll. There is also a carefully selected wine list to accompany the food. La Marieta has been awarded a Repsol Solete.

Xivarri

Tapas, wine & a lively atmosphere

One of the most popular and lively taverns in central Reus. Xivarri combines bold tapas and pintxos full of flavour with a good selection of wines. The result is informal, vibrant and packed with personality. Its patatas bravas and croquettes are house classics, although much of the fun lies in exploring a menu that evolves with the seasons. A great place for sharing dinner with friends.

Tapes i Tapes

Homemade & gourmet tapas

One of the classics on the Reus tapas scene. Its winning formula is based on homemade food designed for sharing, combining Mediterranean recipes, local produce and creative touches. The menu features grilled and marinated meats, local fish and seafood, served in salads, carpaccios, tatakis and tartares, alongside house specialities influenced by cuisines from further afield. The ideal approach is to order several dishes for the table and share.

Kompartir

Wine, tapas & sharing plates

A gastrotaverna combining tradition and creativity through tapas, small plates and seafood dishes, backed by a good wine list and a menu designed for relaxed sharing around the table. The cooking has a distinctly Mediterranean and maritime character, with seafood paellas and rice dishes among its highlights. Kompartir also offers a weekday lunch menu, making it a versatile choice for both a casual meal and a more leisurely introduction to its cuisine.

La Kchopería

Asturian tavern

Something a little different on Reus’s tapas trail: Asturian cuisine, natural cider and generous sharing portions. The stars of the menu are the cachopos, available with different fillings, alongside tortos, Asturian cheeses, chorizo cooked in cider, fabada, Cabrales croquettes and Asturian PGI beef. A great place to change culinary direction and discover the flavours of northern Spain without leaving central Reus.

Restaurant terraces

Market-fresh cuisine, tapas & set menus for dining outdoors

As de Copes

Gastropub for tapas & burgers

One of the liveliest terraces in central Reus, set on the peaceful Plaça del Teatre. As de Copes combines homemade tapas, generous toasts and burgers with cocktails and drinks, making it a good choice both for dinner and for starting a night out. At weekends it also opens for lunch, ideal for enjoying vermouth, a leisurely meal and drinks afterwards in the heart of the city.

Santa Vermuteria

Creative tapas & market-fresh cuisine

Located in the central Plaça del Mercadal, Santa Vermuteria takes vermouth hour seriously — one of Reus’s most deeply rooted traditions. Its food offering combines homemade, locally inspired cuisine, a weekday lunch menu and gourmet tapas for sharing. Traditional recipes sit alongside more creative dishes, all of which can be enjoyed on its prime terrace or in the indoor dining room.

El Racó de JP

Grilled meats & homemade cooking

El Racó de JP occupies a terrace on picturesque Plaça de les Basses. Its all-day kitchen makes it a versatile stop for coffee and breakfast, vermouth, a weekday lunch menu, combination plates, homemade tapas and grilled meats. Straightforward, market-led cooking in one of the most pleasant corners of central Reus.

El Castell

Homemade set menu & tapas

El Castell de Reus serves homemade Mediterranean cuisine from a terrace with some of the best views of the city’s bell tower. Its varied weekday lunch menu, prepared with seasonal ingredients, is particularly worth noting. The menu also includes tapas and sharing plates, alongside fish dishes, homemade desserts and wines from the region, all available either outdoors or in the indoor dining room.

El Café de la Ràdio

Varied cuisine & paellas

A long-established Reus restaurant run for many years by an Indian family with deep roots in the city. Its all-day kitchen serves sandwiches, traditional cooked breakfasts, a weekday lunch menu and combination plates. Particular highlights are the paellas, rice dishes and fideuàs, cooked to order and among the house specialities. As an added bonus, the menu also includes curries and traditional Indian dishes. Good value for money, with a spacious indoor dining room and tables outside on Plaça de la Ràdio.

International cuisine

A culinary trip around the world without leaving the city

Reus is home to a wide range of international restaurants. Japanese, Thai, Indian, Mexican, Peruvian, Vietnamese, Italian and Breton cuisine are just some of the flavours you can discover across the city, with specialised restaurants serving authentic recipes and dishes from around the world.

If you fancy something different, we have prepared a dedicated guide to the best international restaurants in Reus, from sushi, ramen and curries to ceviche, tacos, Breton crêpes and authentic Neapolitan pizza.

Breakfast & brunch

Great places to start the day with good food

A Cullerades

Traditional Catalan breakfast

A Catalan restaurant specialising in hearty traditional breakfasts, slow-cooked tapas and a weekday lunch menu featuring some of the most representative dishes from the Catalan culinary tradition. Also worth looking out for are the daily specials, with a strong focus on seasonal market produce and local ingredients, as well as the homemade desserts. Open Thursday to Monday, from 8 am to 3 pm.

La Favorita Cafè

Brunch & speciality coffee

One of Reus’s leading brunch spots, with a complete menu of speciality coffee, toast, eggs Benedict, pancakes, waffles, bowls, sandwiches, teas and fresh juices. A carefully put-together offer with plenty of personality, ideal for either breakfast or a full brunch in the city centre, close to El Pallol. A popular meeting point and one of the best brunch spots on the Costa Daurada.

This is an updated selection of the best restaurants in Reus, based on local recommendations and our own first-hand experience. A guide for anyone looking to discover the city’s most authentic food scene, from traditional, produce-led cooking to its most creative restaurants