Els millors restaurants de la Costa Daurada

No visit to the Costa Daurada is complete without tasting the delicious Catalan cuisine. Why not make it a culinary experience to remember? Mapilife recommends the top 6 restaurants for you to enjoy during your visit.

These aren’t just any restaurants, these restaurants have been awarded and praised by the most prestigious gastronomic guides. They are also highlighted in the Mapilife South Catalonia guide where you can discover nearby activities and experiences to accompany your restaurant experience.

So, are you eager to know the top 6 restaurants as recommended by Mapilife? Below we will review each of the restaurants, see the average price of a tasting menu and explain what makes each restaurant unique.

Quatre Molins

Cornudella de Montsant (Priorat)

What is it? Quatre Molins is a Michelin-starred restaurant in the mountains of the Costa Daurada. It is led by the young, experienced and award-winning Rafel Muria, a revolutionary chef in southern Catalonia.

Why go? The menu combines creative recipes with elegant and delicate techniques. It uses exclusive and local products, such as Balfegó bluefin tuna, Perelló honey, Prades black truffles and the prestigious Priorat wine. This is a real luxury restaurant and a jewel in the crown of the Montsant mountains.

Deliranto

Salou (Costa Daurada)

What is it? Deliranto has consolidated the capital of the Costa Daurada, Salou, as one of the great gastronomic destinations in Southern Catalonia. It has been awarded one star by the prestigious Michelin guide since 2019 and Repsol guide since 2021.

Why go? The restaurant is a personal, creative and experimental space curated by the chef, Pep Moreno. Be ready to enjoy a gastronomic spectacle with delirious and mind-blowing touches that will make you feel like a child again.

Ferran Cerro

Reus (Baix Camp)

What is it? This spectacular restaurant is the leader of signature cuisine in the modernist city of Reus. After working in some of the best restaurants in the world, chef Ferran Cerro established himself in his hometown in a restaurant a stone’s throw from the main town square. It has been awarded one star in the Repsol guide since 2020 and is also mentioned in the Gourmand Guide

Why go? Cerro creates a fusion of tastes, colours and textures using the best products on the market, with a refined technique and powerful flavours. Dishes such as steak tartare or seafood rice are the house specialities, followed up by delicious and delicate desserts.

L'Alkimista

Reus (Baix Camp)

What is it? The restaurant L’Alkimista, led by chef Pola Handy William, is the leader for creative and innovative cuisine in Reus. A fusion cuisine proposal with delicate techniques, dishes that explain a unique gastronomic experience

Why go? Their tasting menus, between 2:30 and 3 hours long, transport diners along an unforgettable culinary journey, combining flavors of the world with the best products on the market.

Arcs Restaurant

Cuina catalana d’autor a Tarragona

What is it? This leading restaurant is located in the upper part of Tarragona city within a historic building from the 14th century. Carlos Llobet Mallafré is the manager and chef of the Arcs restaurant, known as an emblematic establishment in Tarragona.

Why go? The cuisine is a fusion of tradition and innovation which is reflected in its well-thought-out and presented dishes. They offer an executive menu on weekdays, a la carte and various tasting menus.

Sanromà

Castellvell del Camp

What is it? Located in the village of Castellvell – a few kilometres from Reus – Sanromà restaurant pays homage to Catalan cuisine. Backed by a trajectory of more than 30 years, Agustí and Rosa have taken over the family restaurant, incorporating touches of creativity yet preserving the essence of what came before.

Why go? A cuisine inspired by traditional recipes, made with seasonal vegetables and aromatic herbs from their garden. They use top-quality products, such as local meat, fish and seafood and the space feels relaxed, modern and a joy to dine in.

We recommend checking availability

Most of these restaurants on the Costa Daurada and the mountains require booking in advance. The menus and tasting menus are usually renewed at each time of the year, adapting to seasonal produce and new creations.