🍽️ Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués: the germ of the best cuisine in the world on the Costa Brava
Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués
In the heart of the Costa Brava, in the picturesque white village of Cadaqués that inspired Salvador Dalí, hides a gastronomic gem that marked the beginning of a legend. Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués is much more than a place to eat: it is the starting point of the business adventure of three geniuses from El Bulli, the laboratory where the seed was born that years later would flourish in Disfrutar, chosen in 2024 as the best restaurant in the world.
At The Sun Places we want to tell you everything about this cathedral of Mediterranean cuisine with an avant-garde soul, and why staying with us is the best way to discover Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués and all the magic of the Costa Brava. Let yourself be inspired by Dalí's free spirit. Book with The Sun Places and celebrate haute cuisine in its purest state!
What is the history of Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués?
🎭 The origin: when the magic of elBulli found a home in Cadaqués
The history of Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués begins in 2011, at the exact moment when the legendary elBulli closed its doors forever. Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch and Mateu Casañas, the three chefs who for years had been the head chefs of the most revolutionary restaurant in history, faced a momentous decision.
Instead of separating and going their own ways, the three friends decided to stay together and create their own project. The choice of location was no coincidence: they chose Cadaqués, the Costa Brava village that had captivated artists such as Dalí and offered the perfect setting to start from scratch.
In April 2012, with their pooled savings and a bank loan, Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués was born. Choosing the name was not a whim. The verb "Compartir" (to share) encapsulates the trio's philosophy: gastronomy is an experience best enjoyed in a group, with dishes in the centre of the table and conversation as the main ingredient.
What in 2012 was a risky bet has today become one of the most acclaimed restaurants on the Costa Brava and the spiritual home of one of the most admired cuisines on the planet.
Today, Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués remains the personal "laboratory" of Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch and Mateu Casañas, who dedicate part of their creative time to devising dishes for this special corner of the Costa Brava. Every week, the three chefs travel from Barcelona to personally oversee the kitchens and ensure that quality and creativity remain at the level the public expects.
Which chefs run Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués?
👨🍳 The three chefs: from elBulli to the world summit
To understand Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués, you need to know its founding fathers: a trio who have combined talent, friendship and business vision like few others in the history of gastronomy.
- Oriol Castro: born in Barcelona, he is the one who spent the most years at elBulli, where he became a pastry chef and then head chef.
- Eduard Xatruch: originally from Tarragona, he arrived at elBulli in 1999 and quickly rose through the ranks of responsibility thanks to his creative ability, especially in the field of textures and new combinations.
- Mateu Casañas: from Riells (Girona), he is the one who best masters seafood and local cuisine. His dishes are often the most poetic and evocative of the three.
The three met in the kitchens of elBulli in the late 1990s and, after more than a decade working side by side, they became not only colleagues but inseparable friends.
When elBulli closed, that friendship was the key to daring to undertake together. They formed a partnership under the name Maedor Tres SL and, in parallel to Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués, have opened other projects: Restaurant Disfrutar in Barcelona (2014) and Compartir Barcelona (2022), as well as a line of gastronomic advice and consulting.
Currently, Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués has a team of 16 people led by Marc Llach as head chef, responsible for bringing the three chefs' ideas to the plate. The commitment is total: "everyone cries when they leave the restaurant," confesses the head of dining room, an unequivocal sign of the family atmosphere and sense of belonging that breathes within its walls.
elBulli, the starting point of Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués
✨ The legacy of elBulli: a new way of understanding cooking
The connection between Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués and elBulli is the soul of the project. The years that Castro, Xatruch and Casañas spent alongside Ferran Adrià taught them not only revolutionary techniques, but also a way of understanding cooking as a creative language, as a territory of constant experimentation and as a tool to move people.
However, Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués is not a copy of elBulli. The three chefs knew how to take the step towards their own format, more informal, more accessible and with Mediterraneanism as their flag. From the elBulli school they inherited the obsession with technique, respect for the product, audacity in textures and the desire to constantly surprise the diner.
Every dish at Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués is the result of that elBulli learning, filtered through the personal sensitivity of the three cooks. The difference with Disfrutar (its older sibling) is that here the format is freer: the customer can choose between à la carte and tasting menu, and the dishes are literally designed to be shared in the centre of the table.
🥘What do you eat at Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués?
The gastronomic offering of Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués revolves around modern Mediterranean cuisine, strongly anchored in local produce and traditional flavours, but reinterpreted with innovative techniques. The raw materials are impeccable: fresh Mediterranean fish and seafood, seasonal vegetables, creamy rice dishes and top-quality meats.
📖 The menu: from oysters to red tuna
The menu is structured into several sections, including:
- Oysters: to start with energy and sea flavour.
- Rice dishes: one of the house's strong points, with traditional and also modern preparations.
- Modern dishes: where the elBulli technique shines especially, in the most avant-garde section of the menu.
- Traditional stews: as a nod to Catalan tradition and homemade flavours.
Some of the most emblematic dishes at Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués include marinated sardines with black trumpet mushrooms and the red tuna cannelloni, a reinterpretation of a Catalan classic that has become an icon of the house.
🍽️Prices and format of Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués
The average ticket at Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués is approximately 50-70 euros per person (excluding drinks). There are two dining options:
- À la carte: the customer freely chooses the dishes they want to try.
- Tasting menu: a journey through the house's most representative dishes, served to the whole table.
- The restaurant is not for those who are "jealous of their plate", as the whole concept is designed for each choice to be shared among everyone.
Where is Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués located?
🏛️ The space: an 18th-century rustic house with an Andalusian courtyard
Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués occupies an emblematic building in the historic centre of Cadaqués. It is an original building from the early 18th century, carefully restored to respect its original essence. The result is a rustic and warm space, with slate walls, stone floors and exposed wooden beams.
But the great jewel of the premises is its interior courtyard, a porticoed space in Andalusian style with exposed brick columns, climbing plants and wooden tables. It is the perfect place to eat in summer, enjoying the fresh air rising from Cadaqués harbour, with the murmur of the sea breeze as a soundtrack.
Both the Michelin Guide and critics agree that the terrace of Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués is "essential" and "the main attraction of the venue".
📍 Where is and how to get to Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués?
Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués is located at Riera de Sant Vicenç, s/n, in the historic centre of the village. It is close to the small fishing port and a few minutes' walk from the main beach.
The contact details for the venue in 2026 are:
- Email: via the contact form on the official website (compartircadaques.com).
- Reservations: to get a table at Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués, it is essential to book in advance, especially in high season (summer and Easter week). It is recommended to call directly by phone to confirm availability.
- Get in touch with The Sun Places, and we will do everything for you.
🏆Awards and recognition in 2026 for Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués
The trajectory of Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués has been widely recognised by the world's most prestigious gastronomic guides. In 2026, these are its main awards:
Two Suns (Repsol Guide): The highest score a restaurant can achieve without reaching three Suns. It has maintained it for several consecutive years.
Recommended (Michelin Guide): It appears in the prestigious Michelin Guide as a restaurant of outstanding quality worth visiting.
The Best Chef Awards (for the chefs): The three chefs have been included in different editions of this prestigious international list, which recognises the best chefs in the world.
Although Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués does not hold Michelin Stars (it is Disfrutar, its Barcelona sibling, that holds three), its quality seal is unquestionable.
🌊RESTAURANT COMPARTIR IN CADAQUÉS and the Costa Brava: a perfect marriage
Located in the heart of the Cap de Creus Natural Park, the village of Cadaqués is one of the most authentic and wildest destinations on the Costa Brava. Its hidden coves, turquoise waters and unique light attracted artists such as Salvador Dalí, who made Portlligat his home for decades, as well as Pablo Picasso and Marcel Duchamp, who also succumbed to its charm.
Visiting Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués is to immerse yourself in that artistic legacy. The cuisine of Castro, Xatruch and Casañas dialogues with Dalí's surrealist painting: both are transgressive, full of symbolism and capable of evoking deep emotions through unexpected shapes and colours.
To make the most of this experience, the ideal is to spend a full day exploring the most beautiful corners of the Costa Brava, taking a dip in one of its virgin coves and ending the day in this world-class culinary corner.
🏠Why choose The Sun Places to discover Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués?
At The Sun Places we know that gastronomy is a fundamental part of any trip, but also that the choice of accommodation is key to making the experience complete. That is why we suggest combining your visit to Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués with a luxury stay in some of the most exclusive destinations on the Costa Brava.
✅ Reasons to stay with The Sun Places
- Strategic location between the Costa Brava and Barcelona: We offer you Luxury Apartments both in the heart of Barcelona (ideal for closing the circle of the Castro-Xatruch-Casañas route) and in towns near Cadaqués.
- Tailor-made experiences: Our concierge service can manage your reservation at Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués weeks in advance, saving you the hassle of phone calls and direct arrangements. We can also organise guided tours of the Dalí House-Museum in Portlligat and hiking routes through Cap de Creus.
- Absolute rest and comfort: After a day exploring the Costa Brava and tasting the dishes of Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués, there is little more pleasant than retiring to an exclusive, relaxing apartment.
🌟 The perfect plan with The Sun Places
Day 1: Morning departure from your Luxury Apartment in Barcelona. Arrival in Cadaqués in the late morning. Walk through the village, visit the Dalí House-Museum and swim in one of its coves. If you prefer, you can stay in one of our Luxury Accommodations on the Costa Brava, much closer to Cadaqués.
- Lunch: Lunch at Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués at opening time (1:00 PM or 8:00 PM). Enjoy the tasting menu, letting the dining room staff advise you.
- Afternoon: Walk through the Cap de Creus Natural Park, with its dreamlike cliffs. Depending on the time of year, you can also do a short hiking route.
- Night: After returning, if the stay is for several days, you can combine the visit with other restaurants in the area or simply enjoy the sunsets on your apartment's terrace.
- The next day: Let yourself be enveloped by the serenity of the Costa Brava and Empordà while you face one of its spectacular Golf Courses.
📞 Experience the best restaurant in Cadaqués with The Sun Places
Restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués is not just a place to eat well: it is living proof that three friends can build a gastronomic empire without losing their essence. It is the cradle of the best restaurant in the world and a must-stop for any gastronomy lover visiting the Costa Brava.
From The Sun Places we invite you to discover this culinary temple and to stay with us to complete the experience. Let our experts advise you and turn your getaway to the Costa Brava into an unforgettable memory.
✨ Contact The Sun Places and book your Luxury Apartment on the Costa Brava. The legacy of Castro, Xatruch and Casañas awaits you in Cadaqués. ✨