El Castell — Restaurant in Sitges

We booked via the FORK App and left disappointed, we were under the impression the app gives 20% discount but this does not apply to the set-menu, this was not explained to us, not when booking or when ordering. The waitresses also tried to sell the lobster dish as 5 Euro extra for lobster - that was all very confusing. The starter, salad and squid was excellent - the disappointment was the lobster dish - presented well but with a seafood broth that reminded of a packet of premix brown onion soup, so much more could have been done with the flavors - maybe we were just unlucky. The sad part of all of this is that our time on holiday felt wasted on this dish, also writing reviews to try and get back is not my objective - if the owners are serious about their craft then take this observation with care and deliver something truly amazing to others in the future, what we experienced could have been wonderful and been the highlight of our holiday night but stands out as the meal we rather not want...

We would return here in a heartbeat! It was a favorite during our month long visit in Spain. Food was perfect and delicious, the ambiance was warm and cozy, and the staff (owners??) delightful and extremely helpful. I never want to eat in the same restaurant twice when traveling, but wished we had been able to do so here. Because our food was so good (octopus for me, tenderloin for my husband, and the most amazing artichoke with egg) we split a dessert, even though we rarely eat dessert. We just wanted to stay and eat.The prices were more than reasonable given the quality of the food and how welcoming the experience was. Be sure to reserve a table. If we are ever in Sitges again (or even Barcelona...I would take the 30 minute train) we will be sure to return. We were celebrating our 30th anniversary, so thank you everyone at El Castel for giving us a...

Answer to the owner: I have visited restaurants in over 20 countries, so my review is not only based in my country, as you said in your prejudiced comment. Also I've been to many restaurants in Sitges, that's what I am comparing prices to. And I did sit and ask and there was no menu there under 25 euros. And drink and dessert were NOT included, as informed by your waitress. I didn't try the food as when we looked at the menu we found the prices abusive. They say they have menus, but the prices do not include drinks or dessert. So it's not a menu, really. A wine that costs usually 12 to 15 euros in other restaurants is 33 euros there. It seemed weird to me that this place was empty when all the other restaurants and the city were crowded, but I guess that's the...