El Descarat

Located in the majestic Palau lo Mirador, right in the heart of Torroella de Montgrí, El Descarat offers a dining experience that blends history, elegance and contemporary Mediterranean cuisine.

Part of the hotel of the same name, the restaurant rises within a 14th-century palace, creating a unique setting where tradition and modernity meet through flavor, aesthetics and authenticity.

The restaurant

El Descarat occupies the large glass-enclosed hall overlooking the palace gardens — a bright and welcoming space surrounded by greenery, stone and architectural details that evoke centuries of history.

The atmosphere is refined yet relaxed: spacious tables, warm décor and a calm ambiance that invites guests to enjoy anything from a leisurely lunch to an intimate dinner.

The Palau lo Mirador complex, a listed historic building, adds a distinctive touch to the experience, with noble halls, terraces and views over the old town of Torroella de Montgrí.

Gastronomy

The cuisine at El Descarat pays tribute to the products of Empordà and the Mediterranean tradition, with a contemporary approach and a deep respect for seasonality.

During the week, the restaurant offers a gastronomic menu for €26, allowing diners to enjoy this experience with excellent value for money — an ideal option for those wishing to discover its cuisine in a more informal and accessible format.

The menu combines creativity and roots, featuring dishes such as:

• Anchovies from Can Callol in l’Escala with toasted coca bread and tomato.
• Seasonal tomato and Figueres onion salad with tuna belly in olive oil.
• Es Portal-style patatas bravas.
• Heura cannelloni with black trumpet mushrooms and mixed vegetables, Ceretà blue cheese cream, microgreens and hazelnut oil.
• Croquette of perol pork and shiitake mushrooms with young garlic and thyme-honey emulsion.
• Fire-roasted aubergine with sobrasada sausage.
• Chargrilled cod loin with charcoal-roasted potato cream and stewed peppers with garlic and chili.
• Chargrilled acorn-fed pork shoulder with orange sweet-and-sour sauce and smooth potato purée.
• Fresh fish and meats cooked over the grill.
• Arrossos de Pals a la llauna (Empordà-style baked rice).

The dishes are accompanied by a carefully curated selection of Empordà wines, chosen to enhance the nuances of each creation.

Why visit?

El Descarat has become a gastronomic reference point in the Baix Empordà, thanks to its commitment to local produce, its exceptional setting and a culinary proposal that combines flavor, sensitivity and balance.

Its weekday tasting menu reinforces its open and accessible spirit, proving that high quality can coexist with simplicity and respect for the land.

Ultimately, El Descarat is an essential stop for those seeking to discover the soul of Empordà through its cuisine, in a setting where history blends seamlessly with culinary pleasure.