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Located in the heart of Mataró and boasting an intriguing interior décor, this restaurant features design details and curious aesthetic nods to Art Deco. Chef Pepi Sánchez, visible from the dining room thanks to the glass-walled kitchen, serves up a traditional yet updated menu that is full of creative touches and nods to other cuisines. The à la carte service is complemented by several set menus: Weekly (lunch), Sangiovese Nights (dinner only) and the Festival Tasting Menu.

The name of this family-run restaurant is an unmistakeable reference to Michelin’s stars which the French refer to colloquially as “macaroons”.Here, in a modern yet welcoming ambience, discover chef Miquel Aldana’s propensity for high-quality Catalan cuisine that is contemporary in style, adapted to seasonality and firmly connected to the surrounding El Maresme area of Barcelona province. Tresmacarrons’ culinary philosophy is based around the pleasure of a job well done and complete commitment, as demonstrated by its tasting menus (Corto and Tresmacarrons). If you like the tableware here, make

Part of the EcoResort Mas Salagros, the first 100% eco-hotel in Spain and an oasis of peace and tranquillity in the protected Serralada Litoral area just a few minutes from Barcelona. The restaurant, the name of which is a nod to the year of the first documents relating to the main farm building, has a contemporary feel and shares access with the more informal Cibus eatery, which specialises in grilled and rice dishes. Here, the focus is on modern cooking that is based around certified seasonal, organic ingredients, for which seasonality, proximity and purity are key tenets (many of these are