Vadegust — Restaurant in Tarragona

We stumbled upon Vadegust in Tarragona by chance — it’s conveniently located near the train station, and we needed a quick meal before a long train ride. What an unexpected gem! The service was exceptional from the moment we arrived. The gentleman who helped us (who I believe was the owner) was incredibly kind and patient, especially considering our limited Spanish. He went out of his way to explain the menu and make us feel welcome.

Although we didn’t have time to try the rice dishes they’re famous for (be aware they take about 30 minutes to prepare), they looked phenomenal as we watched other tables receive theirs — large portions, clearly meant for sharing, and beautifully presented. It’s something I’d love to come back for next time.

Instead, we ordered the cod balls, which were light, flavorful, and not at all fishy. But the true standout dishes were the tuna and hake — both cooked to absolute perfection, fresh, tender, and paired with seasonal vegetables and just the right touch of garlic oil. The fish tasted like it had been caught that morning — easily some of the best I’ve had anywhere.

With both indoor and outdoor seating, Vadegust offers a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere that works in any weather. This is the kind of local spot you’re thrilled to discover by accident — genuine hospitality, incredibly fresh seafood, and a menu that deserves a return visit. Next time, I’m definitely staying long enough to...

Bueno! In short: Not all the menu is translated into English. If you have allergies, tell waiter in advance, they’ll find the best solutions for you. Toilet is cleaned thoroughly. We had salad, and it was tasty. Desert was tasty too, my cheesecake was served with strawberries. Rice was tasty too, you can see the size. After trip to Spain I probably need to find a good diet. Waiters are friendly and helpful. They also smile a lot so that you see that you are welcome in...

Fui en pareja este octubre. Es uno de los tres restaurantes de referencia que tenemos para comer bien en fechas especiales. Exceptuando la camarera que nos sirvió, muy amable, el resto caotico. El anterior equipo con la camarera de siempre y la anterior jefa lo tenian mucho mas cuidado. El antiguo local mil veces mejor, mas acogedor. Aqui teniamos vistas a un parque de la parte baja donde había varios figuras fumando sustancias y bebiendo vino de cartón. Después de tener reserva de tres semanas, nos improvisan una mesa en todo el pasillo, apretados, con silllas de plastico de terraza y en la zona de paso de todos los camareros. Me quejo a un camarero y su respuesta es que lleva dos semanas trabajando allí y que el turno de las 15:00 es como un "remonte" como si fuese algo de relleno o residual. Solventan este problema con otra mesa algo mas tarde. Nunca, con la otra dueña, repito nunca escuché los tejemanejes de trastienda de conflictos entre el personal durante el servicio, que los hay seguro como en todos los trabajos. Aquí pasé toda la comida escuchando "esto aqui no va", "esto está desordenado" "esto lo has hecho mal", "esto esta mal anotado y no se entiende". Ese cuidado en los detalles que nos encantaba se ha...