About the Service
The service was smooth, friendly and professional. Named as the best restaurant in the world, I was very surprised to find out that all the servers were so humble and attentive. At the start of our meal, they asked for our dietary restrictions and were happy to make as many substitutions as needed. Also, diners are welcome to take breaks throughout the long meal by informing their servers in order for the kitchen to time the next course appropriately. After our meal, a personalised menu was provided, accurately capturing all the substitutions each one of us had.
An interesting notice was that no knife was provided throughout the whole meal. Everything was eaten with fork and spoon, or with our hands.
The wine list was fabulous, containing Spain’s finest wine and a careful selection of international wines, all at a reasonable price.
El BulliCala Montjoi - Ap.30 (17480)
Roses, Girona, Spain
Tel +34 972 150 457
www.elbulli.com
June to December: Check calendar on their website
30-Course Tasting Menu: €210
Useful Tips
- The chances of securing a table in this 50-seat restaurant, opening only half of the year, is very slim. The reservation is taken in January, with no exact date announced. You can only reserve by e-mail, no phone call accepted. Within a few hours, all the reservations for the whole year were completely taken. However, it takes a few months for them to sort out all the reservation e-mails. Therefore, wait for their confirmation patiently and good luck!
- After arriving in Roses, follow the main road (Avinguda de Rhode) until you see a roundabout with a marina (a dock with boats) on your right. Turn left at that roundabout, then drive straight ahead for 600 meters. You will then see a small road on your right going up to the mountain. Take that mountain road and keep driving for about 15 minutes until you reach the restaurant.
- Do not expect that all of your 30 dishes would suit your palate. Think of this whole meal as a gastronomic experience. If some dishes do not work for you, at least appreciate their creative effort and courage.




