Calau — Restaurant in Palafrugell

The restaurant itself was clean and well presented and for those that research the places they eat and like the sound of this concept, this is a great place from most of the other reviews. I would just like to bring to the attention of the management that for those like ourselves, who just liked the look of the place and didn't plan a visit, you really need to ask customers if they are aware of how things work. We were seated in the back which isn't a problem but we hadn't even seen the tapas on display in the front of the restaurant. We ordered drinks and a short time later we saw 2 different staff offering what I would call snacks to tables but neither asked us. My wife then asked if there were any menus and staff then explained that we just go up to the tapas on display and take what we like. My wife is both a vegetarian and dairy intolerant so it was really difficult to know what the tapas were made up with. We did ask and we got explanations, but it all just seemed a chore to try and get food we wanted and work out the prices etc. Even though people say this is good value for money, I don't totally agree. For example a chicken croquet smaller than a hens egg was €1.70 and gone in one or two bites. We only had 7 sticks between us and 1 round and square plate each. My wife only had 3 of those and left some as there was cheese in them but this came to €30. I appreciate that's not a lot with drinks but the food wasn't a lot either and as we felt it just didn't suit us, we left still hungry. IF the concept and instructions had been relayed to us from the start, this review would be better. The service itself could be so much better by asking if we know the way the restaurant works. Please make your own judgements but we rarely give poor reviews and this is not a poor one, just not a lot of choice for people with intolerances and a bit of clarity over the...

From the moment we walked into Calau, we were greeted by a warm, friendly atmosphere that instantly made us feel welcome. Despite the restaurant being extremely busy—a true testament to its popularity—the staff remained incredibly attentive, making sure every table was well looked after without ever feeling rushed. What really sets Calau apart is its brilliant take on tapas dining. Instead of ordering off a static menu, beautifully prepared small plates are brought around regularly, allowing diners to pick what appeals to them in the moment. Over the course of our 1.5-hour visit, we were impressed not only by the sheer variety of dishes but also by the fact that no plate was repeated. Every single item was fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully crafted—there truly was something for every palate. The quality of the food absolutely matched the cost, making it excellent value for such a unique and delicious experience. Calau isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a celebration of good food and vibrant hospitality. Highly...

Came here with a large party and were able to accommodate us. You are able to go up and view the selection and then request your tapas.

The tapas range in price and is clearly labelled based on the stick/plate they are presented with. The range is very extensive and includes both hot and cold options, meat, seafood and vegetarian, as well as desserts. The staff will also come around to the tables intermittently offering fresh hot options. Some were very delicious, while others were average to good.

There is a bar on site and they do offer various selections of wine, beer and soft drinks, however we were not given a menu for this.

The service was fairly professional and friendly, but the experience itself is worth going for. You can eat as little or as much as you want, and with the selections there's something for most people. Just be prepared to wait for a table as it is...