Esperit Roca

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Esperit Roca: Modern Cuisine at a Medieval Castle Near Girona

Perched on the mountain of Sants Metges, Esperit Roca brings a new dimension to the Roca brothers' legacy. Housed within the restored Castell de Sant Julià de Ramis, the restaurant sits just outside Girona, offering a fine dining experience that channels the creative energy of the family's world-renowned El Celler de Can Roca.

The kitchen presents a gastronomic proposal built on the reinterpretation of iconic dishes from El Celler de Can Roca. This is not a replica but a dialogue—a thoughtful reimagining of the dishes that made the Roca name famous, adapted to the setting and spirit of the castle. The result is a menu of modern cuisine that feels both familiar and entirely new, grounded in the same technical precision and deep respect for ingredients that define the family's cooking.

The setting is integral to the experience. The 12th-century castle has been transformed into a complete hospitality project, with the restaurant at its heart. A bodega holds 80,000 bottles at the center of the castle, and an on-site distillery explores what the team calls "the liquid cuisine" of El Celler de Can Roca. The atmosphere balances the weight of history with clean, contemporary design—old stone walls and modern minimalism in quiet conversation.

This ambition and commitment to creativity earned Esperit Roca a Michelin star in 2026, a recognition that speaks to the quality of the cooking and the coherence of the vision. Diners come for a meal that is both a tribute and a step forward, served in a place where the past and future of Catalan gastronomy meet.