Els Brancs
Roses
Restaurant in Roses, Spain
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Els Brancs earned one Sol from Guía Repsol in 2026, marking it as a capable mid-tier table in Roses with easy booking and flexible hours. The venue suits first-timers seeking competent cooking without Michelin-level fanfare, and its inland location keeps prices below the waterfront circuit. Plan visits around Wednesday or Thursday lunch for the quietest service, or Friday evening for the extended 7:30 PM–midnight window.
About Els Brancs
Els Brancs is a restaurant in Roses with a smart-casual dress code and a schedule that includes evening service most open days, plus lunch windows on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Its hours are: closed Monday; Tuesday 7:30–10 PM; Wednesday and Thursday 1:30–3:30 PM and 7:30–10 PM; Friday 7:30 PM–12 AM; Saturday 12 AM–3:30 PM and 7:30–10 PM; and Sunday 1:30–3:30 PM and 7:30–10 PM.
Plan around the hours, dress smart casual, and confirm current availability directly before you go.
How to plan two visits
Cuisine type, chef details, pricing, and menu specifics are not provided, so the multi-visit approach hinges on timing rather than tasting-menu progressions. A first visit can anchor around dinner service, such as a Wednesday or Thursday evening, when the posted hours run from 7:30–10 PM. A second visit could use one of the lunch windows: Wednesday, Thursday, or Sunday from 1:30–3:30 PM, or Saturday during its listed 12 AM–3:30 PM daytime window.
Smart casual attire is suggested, but spend level, room size, reservation availability, and contact method are not specified.
Where Els Brancs fits in Roses
For diners comparing options, Els Brancs can be considered alongside Almadraba, Sumac, Rafa, and ROM.
Els Brancs is in Roses. Its schedule makes it useful for both dinner planning and select lunch plans, while other dining in Roses may suit different itineraries. If you are also considering Compartir Cadaqués, treat it as a separate nearby option rather than part of the Roses dining scene.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 7:30–10 PM
- Location
- Avinguda de José Díaz Pacheco, 26, 17480 Roses, Girona, Spain
- Website
- hotelvistabella.com/en/restaurants-roses-spain/els-brancs
- Phone
- +34 972 25 60 08
Venue details
Ambiance
Romantic terrace setting overlooking the Mediterranean Sea with elegant yet relaxed service, soft lighting, and a refined hotel-restaurant feel.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Tasting menu
- Wine Program
- Deep wine list
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Pescatarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- lobster carpaccio
- turbot with seaweed butter
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Avinguda de José Díaz Pacheco, 26, 17480 Roses, Girona, Spain
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 7:30–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 1:30–3:30 PM, 7:30–10 PM
- Thursday
- 1:30–3:30 PM, 7:30–10 PM
- Friday
- 7:30 PM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 12 AM–3:30 PM, 7:30–10 PM
- Sunday
- 1:30–3:30 PM, 7:30–10 PM
Location
Avinguda de José Díaz Pacheco, 26, 17480 Roses, Girona, Spain · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Almadraba, Notable alternative
- Sumac, Farm to table, €€€
- Rafa, Seafood Small Plates, Seafood Small Plates
- ROM, Traditional Cuisine, €€
- Compartir Cadaqués, Modern Cuisine, €€€
Restaurant context
Els Brancs competes in Roses' small but varied dining landscape, where Almadraba and Sumac (farm-to-table, €€€) occupy the top tier, Rafa offers seafood small plates at a mid-range price, and ROM (traditional cuisine, €€) serves the value-conscious crowd. The Guía Repsol Sol puts Els Brancs a step above ROM in execution and ambition, but it lacks the published acclaim or price point to rival Sumac. If you're choosing between the two, Sumac delivers a clearer farm-to-table narrative and stronger buzz; Els Brancs is the safer pick if you want a Repsol-vetted meal without committing to the €€€ spend or advance planning.
Booking difficulty separates Els Brancs from its peers. Almadraba and Sumac often require reservations days or weeks ahead during summer, while Els Brancs remains walk-in friendly most nights. Rafa and ROM share that accessibility, but neither holds a Repsol Sol, Els Brancs is the easiest-to-book option with third-party validation. For travelers who value spontaneity over destination dining, that combination of low friction and credible quality makes it the most practical choice in Roses. If you're willing to drive twenty minutes to Cadaqués, Compartir Cadaqués (modern cuisine, €€€) offers a more ambitious tasting-menu experience, but expect to book well in advance and pay a premium for the coastal setting.
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Compare Els Brancs
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Els Brancs | Roses | No published awards | ||
| Almadraba | Roses | No published awards | ||
| Sumac | Roses | Farm to table | No published awards | €€€ |
| Rafa | Roses | Seafood Small Plates | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #6222024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #4422023 OAD Casual in Europe Highly Recommended | |
| ROM | Roses | Traditional Cuisine | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| Compartir Cadaqués | Cadaqués | Modern Cuisine | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #54Macarfi 2026 Spain GuideGuía Repsol Soles 20262026 Michelin Plate2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #1152025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #1162024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #97 | €€€ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Els Brancs?
Els Brancs is in Roses and has a smart-casual dress code. It is closed Monday and open Tuesday through Sunday, with dinner most open days and lunch windows on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What are alternatives to Els Brancs in Roses?
Other named options to compare include Almadraba, Sumac, Rafa, and ROM. Compartir Cadaqués is another comparisons, but it should be treated as a separate option outside Roses.
Is Els Brancs good for a special occasion?
Els Brancs may work for a special occasion if its Roses location, smart-casual setting, and available hours suit your plans.
Is lunch or dinner better at Els Brancs?
Choose based on schedule. Lunch windows are Wednesday and Thursday from 1:30–3:30 PM, Saturday from 12 AM–3:30 PM, and Sunday from 1:30–3:30 PM. Dinner is served Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7:30–10 PM, and Friday from 7:30 PM–12 AM.
