Where to Eat on the Costa Brava: 5 Picks

You ask us almost every day: where to eat on the Costa Brava without getting it wrong? Head a little way inland from the sea and ride through the Baix Empordà, among rice fields, apple orchards and old farmhouses, and you’ll find some truly memorable tables. These are the five restaurants near Pals that we always recommend.

Pahissa del Mas: a farmhouse among the rice fields
Can Bach: farmhouse cooking over the coals
És! Carxofa: rice dishes in Púbol
Sol Blanc: from garden to table
Mooma: lunch among the apple trees

Pahissa del Mas: a farmhouse among the rice fields

Set in the former hayloft of Mas Pou, a farmhouse dating from 1352 and surrounded by rice fields, where seven generations of the Pericay family have put local produce at the heart of the kitchen. If you’ve just ridden through the Pals rice fields, it’s hard to imagine a better fit.

Where: Barri Molinet, 16, Pals
Cuisine: rice dishes and seasonal cooking
Perfect for: a special meal after cycling through the rice fields
Website: pahissadelmas.com

Can Bach: farmhouse cooking over the coals

A beautifully restored 18th-century farmhouse surrounded by rice fields, between Pals and Sant Feliu de Boada. It has a terrace and garden, Catalan cooking based on local produce, plenty of grilled dishes and a peaceful atmosphere that makes you want to linger after your meal.

Where: Peratallada to Pals road, km 6, Sant Feliu de Boada
Cuisine: Catalan, market-driven and grilled
Perfect for: an unhurried lunch in the garden
Website: canbach.cat

És! Carxofa: rice dishes in Púbol

On Púbol’s Plaça Major, a stone’s throw from the castle Dalí gave to Gala. Small plates, seasonal rice dishes and a list of Catalan wines. Add a visit to the castle and you have the perfect day out. It’s a longer ride, so we recommend doing it by e-bike.

Where: Plaça Major, Púbol
Cuisine: rice dishes and small plates to share
Perfect for: a full-day ride with a cultural visit
Website: escarxofa.cat

Sol Blanc: from garden to table

A rustic house in Barri Molinet, where much of what reaches your plate comes from its own vegetable garden. Fresh, seasonal cooking prepared with great care, and a courtyard that’s perfect for lingering after your meal.

Where: Barri Molinet, 14, Pals
Cuisine: seasonal, garden-to-table
Perfect for: discovering the local produce of the Empordà
Website: restaurantsolblanc.com

Mooma: lunch among the apple trees

A restaurant on a cider farm at Mas Saulot, just outside Palau-sator and surrounded by apple trees. You can visit the cider-making facilities and enjoy a tasting before sitting down to eat. It’s one of the most special plans in the area, and a great excuse to discover our food bike tours.

Where: Mas Saulot, Palau-sator
Cuisine: Mediterranean, grilled dishes and house cider
Perfect for: something different with friends or family
Website: mooma.cat

FAQs: where to eat on the Costa Brava

Where to eat on the Costa Brava away from the beaches?

Inland Baix Empordà has some very special options: Pahissa del Mas and Sol Blanc, right by the Pals rice fields; Can Bach, in a farmhouse between Peratallada and Pals; És! Carxofa, in Púbol; and Mooma, on a cider farm among the apple trees.

Where can I eat rice dishes near Pals?

Pahissa del Mas is a great choice for rice dishes surrounded by the Pals fields. If you’re up for a longer ride, seasonal rice dishes are also the star at És! Carxofa in Púbol.

Can you cycle to these restaurants?

Yes. You can rent a bike in Pals and we’ll help you choose the best route to each restaurant. To reach Púbol, we recommend an e-bike.

Do I need to book?

Yes, we always recommend it, especially at weekends and in high season. Check the opening times too, as some restaurants only open a few days a week.

Before you set off

Now you know where to eat on the Costa Brava, all that’s left is to ride there. Book your bike and we’ll help you choose the best route.