We drove down to Les Magnòlies from our hotel in Palafrugell. I'm glad we managed to revive our ailing sat nav as it would have been quite tricky to get to, through winding roads and around mountains. This was proper Spain, that foreign tourists rarely visit. It was a bit of a manic drive, why is it that when you're in a rush you always get stuck behind a slow moving tractor? We finally arrived. It would be totally worth it.
There are two taster menus: one for €42 and the other €68. I think you may guess which we went for if you've read any of my other posts! The menu is all in Catalan, sadly I don't have a translation. Our welcome cocktail (Còctel de benvinguda) was excellent, it had that hot and cold sensation which really worked.
Next, the Olives gelades like a frozen olive sorbet were superb and the presentation was beautiful and immaculate.
Coca de recapte. Next one of my favourite dishes of the year Royal de foie, an amazing gooey combination of earthy mushrooms and foie. Quite simply divine.
Gioza al vapor amb Porros Nachos Aletes de pollastre amb hoisin (Chicken cooked over rosemary) This was fun.
Careta de porc amb verd. A meaty ravioli.
Brioix fet a casa amb un oli del Montseny. A type of fideua, a local noodle dish.
Bacallà amb pebrots del piquillo i formatge. A fake 'hot dog'. It's actually smoked salmon.
Castanyons amb albergínia blanca d’Arbúcies.
Ous de pagès amb crema de bolets i pebrots del Padron
Vieira amb sopa de tomàquet, remolatxa i gelat de gingebre (Scallops and ginger ice cream) Simply stunning, pretty too.
Peix de llotja de Blanes amb safrà
La carn que rostim avui (Pork) Very dense in texture, a slight disappointment this dish for us.
Empanadilles -Arròs amb llet - Tall de cereals - Cookies - Nùvol.
Price: Excellent value. Approximately £60 for food of this standard is amazing.
Service: Good. They speak very little English though.
Atmosphere: Smart but not too formal.
Food: Simply the best One Michelin starred restaurant we've ever been to.
Star dish: Royal de foie.
Score: 9/10.
Head chef Victor Trochi won “The Best Restaurant Dessert award in 2011.
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