Restaurant Ibèric , desde 1978

Restaurant Ibèric is a traditional restaurant in Ullastret focused on Empordanese market cooking and Mediterranean flavours. Its approach combines seasonal produce, local ingredients and recipes rooted in the cooking of the Empordà, with a menu that brings together dishes from the land and the sea.

The kitchen draws on slow-cooked casseroles, sofregits, stews, grilled preparations and fish-based cooking. Seafood is sourced through the fish markets of Palamós and l’Escala, while the wider selection reflects the produce of the surrounding territory. Rice from Pals, local dairy products, mushrooms, snails, black truffle and other regional ingredients form part of the culinary landscape associated with the restaurant.

Seafood and shellfish sit alongside meat and seasonal produce, giving the menu breadth without moving away from traditional flavours. The cooking also includes soups, broths, rice dishes and other preparations based on fish, with a clear Mediterranean character. In colder months, the grill becomes a more prominent part of the kitchen, including grilled meats prepared with a direct, rustic style.

A wood-fired terracotta oven adds another traditional cooking method to the restaurant’s repertoire. Fired with holm oak, it is used for meat and for other preparations that benefit from a slower, more textured form of cooking. This connection with older methods sits comfortably alongside the restaurant’s updated take on regional cuisine.

The dining experience is suited to those looking for established Catalan cooking, regional produce and a menu that gives equal attention to seafood, meat and casseroles. The atmosphere follows the character of a traditional local dining house rather than a formal modern dining room, with a covered terrace available as part of the setting.

Located on Carrer Valls in the historic village of Ullastret, Restaurant Ibèric provides a food-focused stop for exploring the Costa Brava hinterland and the villages of the Empordà. Reservations are recommended, particularly for diners planning a meal around seafood, seasonal produce or larger arrangements.