La Pedra is a restaurant in Girona Barri Vell, Unknown. Rated 4.6 stars from 1216 Google reviews. Known for croquettes that justify the reputation and padron peppers and patates bravas done right. Best for vermut crawl and solo dining. Price range: €10-20.
Rankings updated April 2026
La Pedra
Quick Verdict
Locals return because it's real — good tapas, fair prices, no performance. You'll eat better here than at the tourist-packed restaurants 50 metres away.
You want to drink vermut and eat croquettes with people who actually live in Girona, not tourists queuing for reservations.
About La Pedra
La Pedra is a neighbourhood bar in Barri Vell that does tapas properly — the kind of place where locals drink vermut and eat croquettes without fuss or markup. It's small, unpretentious, and plays The Pogues on the speakers. The menu moves between padron peppers, patates bravas with spicy mayo on the side, squid croquettes, and mushroom croquettes that reviewers keep mentioning specifically. Service is fast and genuinely warm (one regular came back 4 years later and called it "still brilliant"). The vibe is deliberately Catalan — one reviewer noted the owner doesn't cater to tourists, which some find refreshing and others find a bit bracing. But the food's very good, the wine list is solid, and at €10–20 a head you're eating better than the crowded places on the main drag.
What Stands Out
Croquettes that justify the reputation
Multiple reviewers singled out the croquettes as "the best in the city" — specifically squid and mushroom varieties. One regular called them "simple yet perfect."
Padron peppers and patates bravas done right
Reviewers praised both dishes explicitly, with one noting the spicy mayo on the side made it work even for their vegan husband. Called "the best" by at least one customer.
Staff who actually care
Described as "very sympathetic," "wonderful," and "very kind" across multiple reviews. One customer was served vermut recommendations by staff that "resulted in excellent" choices.
What Customers Say
They do the best padron peppers and patates bravas - spicy mayo on the side which were great for my vegan husband 😋
Sehr große Empfehlung für einen entspannten Abend
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Practical Information
Contact
Carrer dels Mercaders, 18, 17004 Girona, Spain
+34 690 17 32 21Frequently Asked Questions about La Pedra
The croquettes — squid and mushroom are what reviewers keep naming. The padron peppers and patates bravas with spicy mayo on the side are also consistently praised. It's not a long menu, but it's done well.
Yes. One reviewer came in alone to order vermut and was looked after well — the bartender recommended a choice that turned out excellent. It's a proper bar, not a table-service restaurant.
€10–20 per person for tapas and drinks. Reviewers specifically noted the prices are "very correct" and cheaper than the crowded restaurants nearby.
Small, unpretentious, with a Catalan lean — The Pogues on the speakers, locals at the bar, no tourist polish. One reviewer found it "roots" and noted the staff don't particularly cater to tourists, which some appreciate for its lack of polish and others find a bit unwelcoming. But the food and service are genuinely good.
No online booking. Walk in, arrive before peak times (especially weekends) to get a seat. Reviewers found seats available when other restaurants were full.
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