The genius behind the Racó d'en Binu, Francesc Fortí, is quite possibly the first Catalan to be awarded two Michelin stars, lose one, return the other, close, reopen and continue to be a classic of personalised and creative traditional cuisine, with recipes that combine French cuisine and imaginative touches, with a loving and elaborate preparation.

In the heart of Alella, a town in the Maresma area, you can find this family eatery which has been in business for a long time. The décor is local in style, simple and unpretentious and its cuisine is homemade and sourced from the market. They have a lunchtime, evening and weekend menu. The restaurant also has a bar where you can take breakfast or try the tapas. There is a car park nearby.

Here fresh and simple Italian cooking can be ordered, as well as handmade pizzas, pasta dishes, carpaccios, salads and Pyrenees meat. There are ecological and organic wines as well as a takeaway pizza service. The décor is fascinating, as it reproduces an Italian town square. Don Corbettone only accepts reservations for its lunchtime service.

Winner of a Michelin star. This is a team of chefs trained in Ferran Adrià's El Bulli who decided to open their own establishment with the intention of it being a new concept that tries to unite the philosophy of Spanish tapas with those from Asian gastronomy.

El Papà restaurant is located in a nineteenth-century town house that was restored with the amenities of a small rural hotel. The house speciality is shellfish and its cuisine is based on Mediterranean cuisine, but it also produces a varied menu with dishes such as rice, classic starters with a touch of creativity, meats and fish. They offer an a la carte menu and a so-called "rural menu". There are also wine menus. This establishment provides accommodation and food, and there are special offers for groups.

Located in the centre of Teià and next to the church is Nou Antigó, occupying the wine cellar of an old farmhouse. The dining rooms retain their bare stone walls and the beams in the ceiling. They serve innovative, seasonal cuisine from an ever changing a la carte menu, as well as from a daily menu and when requested one for groups too. They also have a wine list.

El Merendero de la Mari is located in Palau de Mar with excellent views of Barcelona’s Port Vell. This is a big hint as to what is to come: quality seafood cuisine with fresh fish and superb shellfish as well as a good selection of rice dishes.

Since 2012, Vilafranca del Penedes has been the new home of El Cigro d'Or, the restaurant that Oriol Llavina ran for ten years in Gelida. Llavina is still in charge, and the spirit is the same; restless, very lively and intense cuisine, just like him, and he plans to continue growing and cooking the produce from the land, promoting the wine tradition from his region.

El Celler Vell can be found in a former wine cellar in the town centre where the well-known Sitges malmsey wine is made. The restaurant's décor is warm and in the rustic style, and there is a cosy atmosphere created by the friendly service. El Celler Vell offers typically Catalan cuisine. On the a la carte menu we find a wide range of grilled meats and fish as well as traditional stews.

The chef at Hogar Gallego is the owners’ son and was trained in the kitchens of Ferran Adrià and Santi Santamaria. The gastronomic fare at Hogar Gallego is based on Mediterranean cuisine and some of the specialities offered are different rice dishes and seafood. The restaurant is spacious, has four dining rooms, and is located in Calella de la Costa. The restaurant also has parking.