Insider’s Guide to Girona Restaurants: Dodging the Scams

How to save your vacation in Girona by avoiding restaurants that serve garbage, charge a lot, and somehow have crazy high ratings

I’m not going to exaggerate.

There’s no need to exaggerate.

Unfortunately, the number of overrated restaurants in Girona with ratings between 4.5 and 5 is insane. Tons of places waiting for tourists that serve reheated garbage and charge you like it’s quality food. This partly happens because people are easily impressed (cool vibe, fancy names for the dishes, etc.). It’s one of the real problems here.

And look,

I’m going to be honest with you.

If you can tell the difference between a pre-cooked dish and one made in-house just for you, then this guide is for you. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, then this isn’t for you, and you might as well go eat the trash they’ll serve you for €50 a plate.

With that point cleared up, let’s move on.

In this guide, I’m going to explain:

· The places you can go (and the ones to avoid) with your partner and/or friends, ensuring you’ll have a great time (though I can’t control any marital arguments or the like).
· The top 4 restaurants in Girona for 2025 that you need to know.
· A wide list of good restaurants where you won’t go wrong (sorted by price, type, etc.).
· The most overrated restaurants on the platforms that you should steer clear of.
· I’m including a free bonus of the best spots to grab a drink in the city.

You should keep in mind:

· Many reviews on these platforms are fake.
· A lot of people feel pressured to rate highly because the average score is high.
· No one pays me to include these restaurants in this guide; that’s the essence of this work. I don’t accept any contacts or exchanges from any establishment.

Look,

I’m not going to beat around the bush.

With this guide, I guarantee you an unforgettable dining experience at a symbolic price.

Just because I say so?

Yes, exactly. Because I’ve been exploring Girona’s food scene for years, and each year I make sure to visit each restaurant listed in this guide at least twice. Plus, I’m throwing in a bonus you’re going to love for your days in Girona (the bonus will come up later).

Here are some common questions people have:

Is the value you provide in this document worth more than what I’d pay for dinner at a good restaurant?
Yes, way more.

Are there more good restaurants in Girona than the ones you’ve listed? Of course, and many more bad ones. This list includes the highlights, and I’m giving you top-notch recommendations. Honestly, I don’t have the time to visit every restaurant in the city, but I do have a few hidden gems that I might share someday.

What’s the guide like?
It’s an ebook of something less than 20 pages, containing the restaurant directory. At the end of the document, I include a free bonus of recommended places to grab a drink. Simple and straightforward, everything you need. Zero bullshit.

Isn’t €20 a bit steep?
No, quite the opposite. Especially when you compare it to the price of a disastrous dinner at an exorbitant rate.

If I don’t like it, do I get my money back?
No.

Well, then I’ll pass on buying it.
Alright, that’s cool.

Why should I think this guide offers more than the usual portals?
For many reasons, but I’ll give you two. First, a significant number of reviews in G**gle or Tr*pAdvis*r are fake, and second, people often have no clue and get impressed by the superficial.

Is the guide in English?
Yes

Girona Restaurant Guide: No Lies, €20*

Super useful. It’s saved the vacations of more than one person. Profoundly valuable.

And cheap.

Incredibly cheap.

You’ll see.

P.S.: Spanish/Catalan cuisine is a whole world…And there’s way too much incorrect information out there.

I know this because I’ve spent years devouring content, both free and paid, and 99% of what’s out there is pretty mediocre.

What I’m bringing you in this ebook is, above all, very honest.

Good luck being here.

Cheers and enjoy my city!