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    Saó By Vicenç Fajardo, Restaurant in Forallac
    Restaurant400Points
    Michelin 2026

    Saó By Vicenç Fajardo

    Fonteta (Forallac), Forallac

    Restaurant in Forallac, Spain

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    The Read

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Saó By Vicenç Fajardo earns one Guía Repsol Sol for 2026 in Fonteta, a quiet Baix Empordà hamlet within Forallac. Open mainly for lunch (Friday and Saturday evenings add dinner service), it delivers seasonal Catalan cooking in a rural setting, offering less formality and easier booking than nearby Bo.TiC while maintaining award-grade quality. Ideal for unhurried midday meals during a Girona wine-country tour.

    About Saó By Vicenç Fajardo

    Saó By Vicenç Fajardo is a Forallac restaurant with a compact weekly schedule: midday service from 1–3 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, plus dinner from 8–10 PM on Friday and Saturday. It is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. The safest way to plan is as a smart-casual booking with a limited lunch-and-weekend-dinner schedule.

    The Forallac Setting and Planning Role

    Saó By Vicenç Fajardo is in Forallac. If you're touring the wineries or staying in Forallac hotels, the midday hours make it a possible lunch anchor on open days; for Friday or Saturday, the dinner window is 8–10 PM.

    What to Expect on the Plate

    Before going, check the venue's official channels or contact the restaurant directly to confirm the current menu, reservation process, budget. The confirmed dress code is smart casual.

    The hours are specific enough to guide timing: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday lunch runs from 1–3 PM; Friday and Saturday dinner runs from 8–10 PM; Tuesday and Wednesday are closed. Advance confirmation is the prudent approach, especially for the two dinner services.

    For context among restaurants associated with Forallac searches and other Pearl-listed peers, Saó By Vicenç Fajardo can be considered alongside comparisons venues such as Bo.TiC, Las Brasas Pool Restaurant, L'Eixida, and Vicus. Saó By Vicenç Fajardo's distinguishing features are its Forallac listing, smart-casual dress code, limited lunch-and-weekend-dinner schedule.

    Venue detailsWheelchair Accessible
    Recognition and awards1 source
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextForallac, Spain
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    Planning details

    Location
    Carrer Estret, 3, 17110 Fonteta, Girona, Spain
    Website
    saofonteta.com
    Phone
    +34 872 00 15 11
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    An intimate, elegant yet rustic village restaurant with a warm, attentive front-of-house, soft conversational noise levels, and a seasonal charm enhanced by a leafy summer terrace.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantCozyRustic

    Best For

    Date NightSpecial OccasionCelebration

    Experience

    TerraceHistoric BuildingStandalone

    Sourcing

    Local SourcingSustainable Seafood

    View

    Street Scene

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair Accessible

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Formal
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Small

    Signature Dishes

    • Túetano a la brasa con tartar de gamba blanca de Palamós
    • Calamar de potera relleno de carne de perol y setas
    • Manzana de Girona
    • Ember focaccia
    Planning details

    Location

    Carrer Estret, 3, 17110 Fonteta, Girona, Spain · Directions

    +34 872 00 15 11

    saofonteta.com

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • L'Eixida, Fusion, €€€
    • Bo.TiC, Modern Catalan, Creative, €€€€
    • Las Brasas Pool Restaurant, Bistro-style cuisine, Bistro-style cuisine
    • El Mas Restaurant, Spanish Cuisine, Spanish Cuisine
    • Vicus, Modern Cuisine, €€
    Restaurant context

    In Forallac's small but award-dense dining scene, Saó By Vicenç Fajardo occupies the accessible middle tier. Bo.TiC (Modern Catalan, Creative, €€€€) is the marquee name, expect higher prices, longer tasting menus, tighter booking windows, while Vicus (Modern Cuisine, €€) trades formal recognition for budget-friendly flexibility. Saó's one Guía Repsol Sol and lunch-focused schedule make it the best value for diners who want award-grade cooking without the three-hour commitment or €€€€ check. L'Eixida (Fusion, €€€) offers a broader flavor palette if you're tired of Catalan orthodoxy, but Saó's rural location and seasonal rhythm give it a stronger sense of place.

    For groups or families, Las Brasas Pool Restaurant (Bistro-style) and El Mas Restaurant (Spanish Cuisine) are easier bets, less formal, more forgiving of dietary requests, broader opening hours. If you want the Sol-level quality but can't secure a Friday or Saturday dinner slot at Saó, book Bo.TiC instead and accept the price jump. If you're touring the area and need a reliable midday anchor without advance planning stress, Saó is the safest recommendation: one Sol tells you the kitchen is serious, but the lunch-only format tells you it's not chasing Michelin drama.

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are alternatives to Saó By Vicenç Fajardo?

    Allowed Pearl-listed peers to compare include Bo.TiC, Las Brasas Pool Restaurant, L'Eixida, Vicus, and El Mas Restaurant. Check each venue's own listing for current location, hours, format rather than assuming they share Saó By Vicenç Fajardo's schedule.

    What should I order at Saó By Vicenç Fajardo?
    Is Saó By Vicenç Fajardo good for solo dining?

    The confirmed service windows are 1–3 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, plus 8–10 PM on Friday and Saturday. Contact the restaurant to confirm table availability and any menu requirements.

    Is Saó By Vicenç Fajardo good for a special occasion?

    The confirmed dress code is smart casual, the hours include lunch on open days plus Friday and Saturday dinner. Details such as private dining, tasting menus, group capacity, or celebratory services are not available, so contact the restaurant before planning a special occasion.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Saó By Vicenç Fajardo?

    Lunch has more service days: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 1–3 PM. Dinner is available only on Friday and Saturday from 8–10 PM. Choose based on the day you can attend, confirm availability directly.

    Can Saó By Vicenç Fajardo accommodate groups?

    Contact Saó By Vicenç Fajardo directly to confirm party size, seating arrangements, any booking requirements.