Restaurant Xado
Price guide: Budget
Calle Corts Catalanes 12, Palafrugell, Girona, 17200
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Expert review of Restaurant Xado
Great value Catalan and Moroccan cuisine at this untouristy favourite in Palafrugell.
I first heard about this place through friends who live in Palafrugell. The chef here, Charly, is a minor celebrity locally thanks to his regular cooking demonstrations on Catalan TV but the food has been a big hit with locals for years anyway.
Food and drink:
The very good value menu of the day tends to have Spanish/Catalan staples like steamed mussels (moules mariniere) and chicken with samfaina (basically a ratatouille) but the a la carte menu also has lots of fresh fish and their speciality – a big choice of Moroccan tagines and couscous dishes. I particularly like their fish tagine.
Ambience:
It's a modern but cosy local restaurant with framed photos on the walls. It's usually packed with people who work or live locally catching up over lunch over dinner.
Service:
The service can be a bit hurried and surly or charming depending on whether you get one of the seemingly not-that-interested younger staff or the personable old school chaps.
Location:
It's in the centre of town in Palafrugell, about a 10-minute drive away from the beach at Calella de Palafrugell.
Price advice:
During Monday to Friday lunchtimes the three course menu of the day is 12 euros (including wine). A la carte main courses are 12-16 euros.
More information on Restaurant Xado:
- Price guide:
- Type:
- Restaurant
- Food:
- Catalan, Seafood, Spanish
- Address:
- Calle Corts Catalanes 12, Palafrugell, Girona, 17200
- Telephone:
- 972 304 428
- Website:
- http://www.restaurantxado.com
- Serves:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Opening times:
- Thu-Sat 1-6pm, 8.30-11.30pm. Sun-Wed 1-6pm.
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Reservations:
- Not necessary
