Barquet
Barquet has been owned by the Sole family for over 100 years. The restaurant specializes in Romesco sauce, a sauce traced back to a recipe from the Romans, made from garlic, nuts fried bread, and local chiles. Romesco sauce is featured in every entree in the restaurant, including paella with fresh tuna and squid, mushroom carpaccio, and monkfish and tomato stew.
Barquet
Gasometre (del), 16,
Tarragona, Spain 43001
Phone: (+34) 977 24 00 23
AQ Restaurant
Close to the 12th century cathedral, Cathedral de Santa Maria, and within walking distance of the town center, AQ restaurant serves regional cuisine with a modern twist. The husband-and-wife team specialize in seafood dishes such as fresh tuna belly with caramelized onions, tomatoes, goat cheese and olives and sea bass with sepia noodles and tarragon. The in-house sommelier will help you pick the perfect Spanish wine to complement your meal.
AQ Restaurant
Carrer les Coques, 7
Tarragona, Spain 43003
Phone: (+34) 977 21 59 54
www.aq-restaurant.com
Cocvla Restaurant
A reasonably priced locals' favorite, Cocvla means casserole in Latin. Cocvla specializes in recreating local classics, such as home-style cannelloni, rice and vegetables, cuttlefish and pea stew, and fresh tuna with Romesco sauce. To complement the traditional dishes, Cocvla only serves Tarragona wines, and it is a great place to sample wines from the local wineries. If traveling with a loved one, Cocvla's trademark Romantic Dinner is a special meal to end a fun-filled day in Tarragona.
Cocvla Restaurant
Plaza Corsini, 10
Tarragona, Spain 43001
Phone: (+34) 977 24 01
www.hotelurbiscentre.com/tarragonahotel/eng/restaurants.htm
La Puda
The oceanfront restaurant, La Puda, is a perfect choice for fresh fish lovers. Located in the old fishing district of Serrabo, next to the fish market, La Puda's menu revolves around fresh seafood, with a light Mediterranean twist, and a wine list dominated by Catalonian labels. The spacious interior consists of three dining room with 120 seats, making this an ideal place for large groups to share a meal. Children are also welcome.
La Puda
Calle Moll Pescadors, 25
Tarragona, Spain 43004
Phone: (+34) 977 211 511
