Catalonian Restaurant Can Roquet - charming with exquisite and inventive cuisine

Posted by Susanna at 5:02 PM, Sep 9, 2009 (Comments)

Category: Food & Drink

Restaurant Can Roquet, located in the charming medieval village of Romanyà de la Selva on the Costa Brava, Spain

RESTAURANT CAN ROQUET is one of many excellent restaurants on the Costa Brava in Spain. The most famous restaurant in the region is, of course, world-famous El Bullí, situated near the town Roses, about an hour and a half further north on the coast. Can Roquet is located in the charming and picturesque medieval village of Romanyà de la Selva, near the old church and Plaça de l'Esglèsia, close to Cristina d'Aro in the Girona province and about an hour north of Barcelona.

DURING A RECENT VISIT, it was obvious that the place is as good as last time we visited it about two years ago. Owners Ken and Donald, both Belgians, prepare dishes that are exquisite and impeccably presented. This charming and original atmosphere with candles everywhere, is the perfect backdrop to the fabulous and inventive dishes, consisting of a wide range of local products. Adding to the delightful meal are the two small appetizer dishes that are served before any ordered appetizer and the main course. This time we were served a white gazpacho, made of almonds, with garlic, and sherry foam, and a shrimp in a glass with leaf mint, filo pastry and sweet and sour sauce. Both were extraordinary! For more information, phone 34 972-833081, or visit their exciting Web site: www.canroquet.com.

Appetizers -- white gazpacho, made of almonds, with garlic, and sherry foam, and a shrimp in a glass with leaf mint, filo pastry and sweet and sour sauce