Ca l'Isidre
RepsolSpain's Repsol Guide awards up to 3 Soles for culinary excellence. One sol: notable quality.Ca l'Isidre
RepsolSpain's Repsol Guide awards up to 3 Soles for culinary excellence. One sol: notable quality.Ca l'Isidre has been a Raval institution since 1970, founded by Isidre Girones. Chef Jordi Juan Santigosa serves classic Catalan cuisine: truffle dishes, tripe, canelons, and one of Barcelona's best crema catalanas. Original artworks by Miro, Dali, and Tapies line the walls, gifts from the artists who dined here.
Background
About Ca l'Isidre
The Story
Ca l'Isidre was founded in 1970 by Isidre Girones and his wife Montserrat in Barcelona's Raval neighbourhood. For over 50 years, Girones personally selected the finest products at La Boqueria market each morning. The restaurant became a pilgrimage site for gastronomes, politicians, and artists, King Juan Carlos, Ferran Adria, and the likes of Miro, Dali, and Tapies all dined here, with the artists gifting original works that now adorn the walls. Today, Isidre's daughter Nuria Girones directs the restaurant and serves as sommelier, while head chef Jordi Juan Santigosa leads the kitchen.
The Cuisine
Ca l'Isidre serves classic Catalan and Spanish seasonal cuisine rooted in exceptional market produce. The menu is built on restraint and respect for ingredients, long-cooked stews, truffle preparations, and market fish. Signature dishes include the Madrid-style tripe with chorizo and chickpeas, the Paul Bocuse-style black truffle soup, canelons al graten, oxtail with cabbage and truffle, seafood rice, and the celebrated crema catalana, among the best in Barcelona. The kitchen also excels at offal (lamb brains in black butter) and seasonal game. Repsol praises the cooking's quality-price balance.
The Team
Nuria Girones, daughter of founder Isidre Girones, directs the restaurant and curates the wine list. She trained in France and Switzerland and studied oenology. Head chef Jordi Juan Santigosa leads the kitchen. Dining room director Jose Millan oversees the attentive, professional service team. The combination of family tradition and professional rigour gives Ca l'Isidre its distinctive character.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Ca l'Isidre Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
4.5
662 reviews
TripAdvisor
8.8
Yelp
4.6
19 reviews
Professional recognition includes 1 Repsol sol, Macarfi food 8.5/10, and TimeOut 5/5. Diners rate it 4.5/5 on Google (662 reviews), 8.8/10 on TripAdvisor, and 4.6/5 on Yelp (19 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Ca l'Isidre
Booking
Ca l'Isidre is open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch (13:15–15:00) and dinner (20:15–22:30). Reservations recommended, especially for dinner and weekends. Book by phone at +34 934 411 139. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Private dining available.
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Experience
Ca l'Isidre Dining Experience
An elegant, warm dining room with wood panelling, round tables, and original artworks by Miro, Dali, and Tapies adorning the walls, gifts from artists who were themselves regular diners. Private dining available. Small terrace. The setting feels timeless, a rare restaurant where art, history, and gastronomy converge.
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Ca l'Isidre Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Ca l'Isidre is on Carrer de les Flors in the Raval, near La Boqueria market and Teatre Grec. The unassuming entrance on a quiet side street leads to an elegant dining room with warm wood panelling and original artworks. Small terrace available. Paid parking nearby.
Nearby
El Raval is Barcelona's most culturally diverse neighbourhood, stretching from La Rambla to the Ronda de Sant Antoni. Once rough around the edges, the area has become a magnet for creative restaurants and cultural institutions, MACBA and CCCB are nearby. Ca l'Isidre sits on a quiet side street near La Boqueria market, the very market where founder Isidre Girones sourced ingredients for over 50 years.
Nearby Restaurants
Suculent
Mediterranean
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Cañete
Tapas
Tapas served in a neighbourhood bar in el Raval, with a short seasonal menu.
Maleducat
Contemporary Catalan
Contemporary Catalan kitchen led by chef Víctor Ródenas in Sant Antoni.
Details
Ca l'Isidre Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:15–15:00 & 20:15–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:15–15:00 & 20:15–22:30 |
| Thursday | 13:15–15:00 & 20:15–22:30 |
| Friday | 13:15–15:00 & 20:15–22:30 |
| Saturday | 13:15–15:00 & 20:15–22:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Ca l'Isidre hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Recommended. Book by phone or via the website.
Good to Know
Social
From calisidre on Instagram
Suquet de rap estil Costa Brava. Des de 1970 sempre a la carta.
Tot a punt pel servei, us esperem!
Un final deliciós...
Comencem la temporada de tòfona negra ! T'esperem!
Núria Gironès manté viu l'esperit que l'any 1970 va portar els seus pares a obrir el restaurant Ca l'Isidre al Raval i no vol sentir a parlar de marxar del barri. Gironès, que també és pastissera, xef i sommelier del restaurant, es declara una enamorada del Raval, una passió heretada del pare, a qui
Reserva para estas fiestas en @calisidre
Questions
Ca l'Isidre FAQ
Does Ca l'Isidre have Michelin stars?
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No, Ca l'Isidre does not have Michelin stars.
How much does it cost to eat at Ca l'Isidre?
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Expect approximately €70 per person. Starters run €15-32, fish €10-50, meat €18-58, and desserts €6-12. The famous crema catalana is just €7.
Who is the chef at Ca l'Isidre?
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Head chef Jordi Juan Santigosa leads the kitchen. Nuria Girones, daughter of founder Isidre Girones, directs the restaurant and serves as sommelier.
What are the signature dishes at Ca l'Isidre?
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The veal tripe with chickpeas and chorizo (€18), traditional Catalan meat cannelloni (€15), roast baby goat from Figueres (€39), lamb chops with quince (€36), morel mushrooms with duck liver cream (€27), and the celebrated crema catalana (€7), among the best in Barcelona.
Is the art on the walls real?
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Yes. The dining room displays original works by Joan Miro, Salvador Dali, and Antoni Tapies, among others. These were personal gifts from the artists, who were themselves regular diners at Ca l'Isidre during its early decades.
What is the history of Ca l'Isidre?
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Ca l'Isidre was founded in 1970 by Isidre Girones in Barcelona's Raval neighbourhood. For over 50 years, Girones personally selected ingredients at La Boqueria market each morning. The restaurant hosted King Juan Carlos, presidents, and Ferran Adria. The walls display original artworks by Miro, Dali, and Tapies. Today, Isidre's daughter Nuria continues the family tradition as director and sommelier.
Do I need a reservation at Ca l'Isidre?
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Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner and weekends. Ca l'Isidre is open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch (13:15-15:00) and dinner (20:15-22:30). Book by phone at +34 934 411 139. Closed Sundays and Mondays.