Les Corones

A Michelin-recognised grill spot in L'Estartit worth knowing about

At the €€ price point, that combination of recognition and consistent public approval makes this one of the more reliable choices on the Costa Brava if grilled fish is what you want. Two consecutive Michelin Plates (2024 and 2025) confirm the kitchen is operating at a level above the average seaside grill.

The concept here is focused: grilled fish and seafood, sourced daily from the fish market, served in a contemporary room a short walk from the waterfront. The menu shifts based on what comes in — turbot, sea bass, John Dory depending on the day's catch, which means the kitchen is working with genuinely fresh product rather than a fixed list. That daily-catch model is a practical advantage worth noting: what you order will almost certainly be in good condition, even if the specific species available varies. The grilled octopus and the Port de la Selva prawn carpaccio are the dishes with the most consistent recommendation attached to them.

The Basque connection gives Les Corones a useful reference point. The restaurant draws on the tradition of Getaria, the small Basque coastal town in Guipúzcoa that is closely associated with grilled fish cookery, in particular, the open-fire preparation of turbot and sea bass over wood-burning grills. That style prioritises the quality of the raw ingredient above saucing or transformation, which suits a menu built around daily market procurement. It is a sensible philosophy for this kind of coastal setting, it explains why the food reads as Mediterranean in character while leaning on Basque technique.

When to go

L'Estartit is a seasonal coastal town, Les Corones operates in that context. Summer months bring significantly higher foot traffic to the area, the beach is the draw, so booking ahead is the sensible move from June through August. The shoulder seasons (May and September) tend to offer better table availability and more comfortable dining conditions if you are less attached to beach weather. The daily-catch menu structure also means that mid-week visits, when the fish market is fully operational, are likely to give you more variety than a Sunday evening when supply lines may be thinner.

For a special occasion dinner, arriving early in the evening gives you the best of the room before it fills and before the night gets louder. The contemporary setting and the visual quality of the plates, whole grilled fish, a well-presented carpaccio, make this a viable choice for a celebration meal without requiring a serious financial commitment. At the €€ price level, it sits well below the Michelin-starred options in the wider region, which makes it a strong candidate when the occasion calls for something considered rather than something stratospheric.

Late dining at Les Corones

Spain's dinner culture runs late by northern European standards, L'Estartit in summer is no exception. Les Corones works well as an option for later evening meals, the kind of dinner that starts at 9 PM or beyond, which is entirely normal in this part of Catalonia. The grilled fish format holds up well at that hour: it is substantial without being heavy, the menu's simplicity means service does not slow down under pressure the way a complex tasting menu kitchen might. If you are looking for a destination for a long, relaxed dinner that extends into the evening, this format suits that well. The prawn carpaccio in particular works as a starter that allows the table to settle before moving into the main event of a whole grilled fish.

Practical details

Les Corones is located at Carrer del Coral, Torroella de Montgrí, close to the beach in L'Estartit. Booking difficulty is rated easy, which means walk-in attempts are more realistic here than at comparable restaurants in peak Catalan coastal towns, though advance booking is still the safer approach in high summer. The €€ pricing makes it accessible for most budgets at a coastal restaurant with Michelin recognition. No dress code information is available, but the setting is contemporary and beach-adjacent, smart-casual is a safe read. For what else is on in the area, see our full L'Estartit restaurants guide, our L'Estartit bars guide, and our L'Estartit hotels guide. You can also explore local wineries and experiences in the area.

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