L'Espluga de Francolí, Conca de Barberà

Type of cuisine:

from the market

About the place:

If you would like to have lunch in a building with a long history, go to the restaurant Simó de Palau at L’Espluga of Francolí. Before entering the restaurant, walk around the farmhouse. At one of the walls you will find a tombstone of the fourteenth century, probably made in tribute to people that passed away at the Monastery of Poblet since the farm was owned by the Cistercian monks in medieval times. In those times it was a medieval flour mill. Later on it was reconverted into a power station. From this periods there is almost nothing left. But you can still see the chimney of alcohol factory closed in the mid-twentieth century. And ofcourse, you can request to visit the wineries that are located in the basement.

You can accompany the meal of Mediterranean cuisine with a good Cava Simó of Palau. The speciality of the house are the escargot and the rice with lobster. You can enjoy of your coffee at the terrace while the children play in the gardens.

A restaurant full of history where, apart from enjoying good food, you can pick sonmething up about the industrial past of the area.

Timetable:

Tuesday to Sunday from 13:00 to 16:00. Also open on Saturdays from 21:00 to 23:00. Closed on Mondays (except on national holidays).

Kids average menu price:

No children's menu

Adults average menu price:

15-24 €

The best season:

winter, autumn, summer, spring

More info:

As a curiosity: in this restaurant, men can also change to young children at their WC they will find a changer. 

At the request of clients and with prior reservation, Mercè, enologist of the caves, will walk you around the wine cellars of the farm. She explains the history of the building and the elaboration of the cava (which still has a parcial manual production). For customers of the restaurant this visit is for free. They also offer tours for groups. The price has to be agreed  depending on the size of the group.

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