Restaurant Girona - Casa Marieta 1892 is a restaurant in Girona Barri Vell, Girona. Rated 4.4 stars from 7936 Google reviews. Known for homemade catalan cooking and warm, attentive service. Best for family lunch and traditional catalan cooking. Price range: €20-30.
Rankings updated August 2026
Restaurant Girona - Casa Marieta 1892
| Rating | 4.4★ |
| Reviews | 7,936 |
| Best for | Family lunch |
Quick Verdict
A time-honoured Girona institution where homemade cooking, attentive service, and surprising value create a dining experience that keeps locals and travellers returning.
You want authentic, homemade Catalan food and professional service in a storied Old Town setting without premium pricing.
About Restaurant Girona - Casa Marieta 1892
Casa Marieta 1892 is a storied establishment in Girona's Barri Vell, anchored by decades of tradition and a loyal following that spans locals and visitors alike. The kitchen delivers homemade cooking with genuine care—reviewers consistently praise the paella, lamb ribs (costelles de xai), and entrecots as standout dishes, while house wine and fried calamari round out a menu rooted in Catalan and Iberian tradition. Service stands out as notably professional and warm; staff members like Mari Carmen are remembered by name for their attentiveness and recommendations. The dining room itself carries character—a "genial" space that feels lived-in rather than polished. Pricing remains remarkably accessible for the Old Town location, a point that surprises and delights visitors expecting steeper tabs. The venue ranks #7 in the zone's hot list, holding a 4.4-star average across nearly 8,000 reviews, reflecting a broad consensus among a large, diverse audience.
What Stands Out
Homemade Catalan cooking
Reviewers consistently praise paella, lamb ribs (costelles de xai), entrecots, and canalons as standout dishes rooted in local tradition.
Warm, attentive service
Staff members are remembered by name for their professionalism and thoughtful recommendations; described as 'very professional' and 'very kind'.
Remarkable value for Old Town location
Multiple reviewers express surprise at affordable pricing for a central Barri Vell venue, calling it 'very economical' and 'super accessible'.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Restaurant Girona - Casa Marieta 1892
Yes—reviewers specifically praise it for family dining, noting the welcoming atmosphere, homemade cooking, and affordable prices make it ideal for a relaxed midday meal with children or relatives.
Paella, lamb ribs (costelles de xai), entrecots, canalons, and fried calamari are consistently highlighted. The house red wine is also recommended by diners.
No. Reviewers are pleasantly surprised by the value—prices are described as 'very economical' and 'super accessible' for a central Old Town location.
Professional and warm. Staff members are attentive, offer thoughtful recommendations, and are remembered by name for their genuine hospitality.
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