Octopus Pompeu Fabra
Costa Brava
At a glance
Octopus Pompeu Fabra is a seafood restaurant and marisqueria on Plaça Pompeu Fabra in Girona. Its cooking centres on rice dishes, fish and shellfish, with a straightforward maritime style that keeps the main ingredient at the centre of the plate. The restaurant suits diners looking for familiar seafood cooking rather than a highly technical or elaborate approach.
The kitchen works with fresh, seasonal produce selected from local suppliers. Fish and seafood are chosen with attention to quality, and the restaurant’s offering reflects the character of a traditional coastal kitchen. Depending on the ingredient, preparations can include grilling, steaming or serving with a sauce. This flexibility gives diners a choice of how the fish is cooked while retaining the product’s natural character.
A seafood counter forms part of the experience. Fish can be selected there and matched with a preferred preparation, with the kitchen also able to make recommendations. The format works well for diners who enjoy choosing from the day’s available catch or who prefer to discuss the most suitable preparation before ordering. Rice and seafood provide the central direction of the menu, while the overall approach remains accessible and uncomplicated.
The setting is a city restaurant rather than a beachside venue, positioned on Plaça Pompeu Fabra in central Girona. The restaurant is around 15 minutes from Girona Cathedral, making it practical for a seafood meal during a visit to the historic centre and surrounding streets. For visitors exploring Girona and the Costa Brava, it offers a maritime dining option within the city.
Octopus Pompeu Fabra can suit couples, seafood-focused diners and groups looking for a shared meal. Group menus are part of the restaurant’s offer, while the produce-led format also allows a meal to be shaped around different fish and seafood preferences. Reservations are available, and the venue can be contacted directly for booking details, group arrangements and questions about dietary needs. The restaurant’s character comes from fresh ingredients, classic recipes and a relaxed approach to cooking, with the fish and shellfish taking priority over unnecessary embellishment.
