Arròs i Peix Girona
Costa Brava
At a glance
Arròs i Peix Girona is an arrocería and seafood restaurant on Carrer dels Ciutadans, within Girona’s historic centre. The restaurant focuses on Mediterranean cooking, combining rice-based dishes with seafood selected from the fish market. Its setting suits diners looking for a central meal built around paella, other rice specialities and fresh produce from the sea.
Rice is the main focus of the kitchen. The menu includes traditional paella alongside author-style preparations, with both drier rice dishes and brothy versions. House-made stocks provide the base for the rice, while the cooking aims to preserve the character of the seafood and keep the grains at the intended texture. The approach brings traditional recipes together with a contemporary touch without moving away from the restaurant’s maritime identity.
Seafood is displayed daily, allowing diners to choose starters from the available market selection. This format gives the meal a product-led character, with the day’s catch influencing the choice of shellfish and other seafood. The restaurant’s own published material places emphasis on freshness, careful sourcing and the connection between the dining room and the coastal food traditions of Catalonia.
Arròs i Peix Girona is suited to couples, families and small groups seeking a sit-down lunch or dinner in the old town, particularly when rice is the central part of the meal. The menu’s combination of seafood starters and several rice styles also works for groups with different preferences within the same Mediterranean cuisine. The atmosphere is centred on food and the historic urban setting rather than on a formal fine-dining format.
The restaurant is relevant for visitors exploring Girona as well as travellers building a Costa Brava itinerary around regional food. Its address places it among the streets of the historic centre, where vehicle access is restricted by the low-emission zone. Public car parks outside the old town are the practical option, followed by a walk to the restaurant. Extra time is advisable when planning a reservation.
