EL HOGAR GALLEGO — Restaurant in Calella

This place is a gem … thankfully off the tourist track as it is rather high-end and Michelin watched. It is the best seafood place you can find in that region. And we agree.

You need to book well ahead as the few tables are snitched fast by predominantly locals and Spanish guests.

The superb classic service comes with white table linen, immaculate spice by the table, best-in-Class fish service and meets just the best produce you find.

We had a great selection - on the house olives and minced Pulpo, followed by couple of glades cava, the famous Polpo a la Gallega - so soft and fresh never seen before. The Pulperia in Barcelona is already great but this was from heaven …. We then had Tuna Tartare, monkfish grilled and fried calamari to end with a great almond cake and liquor …. Expect for that around 130€ and the need to book a table in advance. They are closed Sunday...

We had such an outstanding experience here that we ended up dining here two nights in a row. The seafood was unbelievably fresh and prepared with such care and expertise that every dish truly stood out. The pink prawn carpaccio was delicate and flavorful, the wild turbot was cooked to perfection, and the steak tartare prepared table-side was a real highlight.

Service matched the food — our waiter Andrew was exceptionally knowledgeable, especially when it came to recommending local wines that paired beautifully with each course. The whole experience felt thoughtful, authentic, and memorable.

Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy Galician cuisine...

I always like its authentic interior design and their friendly service. There is a spectacular seafood refrigerator and an aquarium for lobsters. They are actually quite entertaining. Today, we had octopus and cured ham as starters. It was the best octopus I had and the ham was excellent. Such umami ! Their pan tomate was done with coca bread which makes different. Their house wine was good. The rice meal was very tasty. As all its seafood was already peeled off in advance, it was so easy to eat. Galician style cake, cheese and quince jam were also satisfying. It’s the place where we can come back again and again. No...