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Can Quel is a restaurant on Plaça de la Llotja in Ullastret, a village in the Baix Empordà. Its cooking is rooted in traditional Catalan food, with recipes and techniques associated with home-style cooking, slow preparation and generous shared tables. The restaurant offers a relaxed setting for a meal connected to the local character of the Empordà and the wider Costa Brava.

The kitchen focuses on seasonal ingredients and products sourced from nearby growers, fishers and producers. The menu changes with the market, allowing vegetables, meat and fish to reflect the time of year rather than following a fixed formula. This market-led approach gives the restaurant a straightforward, regional style suited to diners looking for familiar Catalan flavours.

Slow-cooked dishes form an important part of the offering. Stews, spoon dishes and other preparations made over a longer cooking time bring a traditional character to the menu, while homemade desserts provide a simple finish. The daily set menu is designed as a complete midday meal, with several courses and local accompaniments, making it suitable for workers in the area as well as travellers exploring Ullastret and the surrounding countryside.

Charcoal grilling adds another side to the cooking. Matured meats, fish of the day and seasonal vegetables can be prepared over the grill, giving the restaurant a more informal option for shared meals and evening dining. The terrace provides an outdoor setting when available, particularly for weekend dinners, while the village location keeps the atmosphere local and unhurried.

Can Quel also caters for group occasions with dedicated group menus. Takeaway options extend the same style of cooking beyond the dining room, including dishes prepared for sharing at home. The combination of traditional recipes, local sourcing, a changing market menu and charcoal cooking makes the restaurant a practical choice for a relaxed lunch, a family-style meal or a group gathering in Ullastret.