Bo.TiC
Corçà, Spain
⭐2 Stars
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
This restaurant is remarkable both in terms of its location in an old carriage factory and its ongoing quest to delight diners with its flavoursome cuisine and enthusiasm. Beyond the attractive garden are two minimalist-style dining areas, one overlooking the kitchen (including a “chef’s table”) the other, which is cosier, laid out within the stone walls of what used to be the carpentry workshop. Here, chef Albert Sastregener offers two set menus (Degustación and Del Chef) plus a concise à la carte featuring dishes from the former. These abound with imaginative and technically sophisticated creations that are respectful of Catalan tradition without excluding international influences. As an example, one of his local “zero-km” growers (Hidenori Futami) supplies him with vegetables and shoots native to Japan. We particularly enjoyed Bo.TiC’s highly original, delicate and beautifully presented snacks on its menus, which are separated into different sections (Bar, Season, Roasts and Bakery).
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
Here are three unique and unconventional aspects of the Michelin-starred restaurant Bo.TiC in Corçà, highlighted by their titles:
1. "A Unique Space: Reimagined Old Carriage Factory"
Bo.TiC is housed in a restored 110-year-old carriage carpentry workshop, blending historical architecture with minimalist design. The dining areas include one overlooking the kitchen for a behind-the-scenes culinary view and another nestled within stone walls of the former carpentry workshop, creating an intimate atmosphere.
2. "Creative and Committed Gastronomic Proposal Inspired by Catalan Tradition"
The restaurant offers tasting menus that creatively fuse Catalan culinary tradition with international influences. Chef Albert Sastregener’s technically sophisticated dishes highlight local ingredients and are thoughtfully divided into sections such as bar, seasonal offerings, roasts, and bakery, emphasizing both innovation and respect for regional gastronomy.
3. "Young Founders with Impressive Culinary and Sommelier Backgrounds"
Bo.TiC was founded by chef Albert Sastregener and sommelier Cristina Torrent, a couple who started the restaurant at a young age and quickly earned Michelin recognition. Albert trained under renowned chefs including Joan Roca, while Cristina combined her background in fashion design with specialized sommelier training under prominent experts, contributing to the restaurant’s excellent service and wine cellar.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
The most honored or signature ingredients at the Michelin-starred restaurant Bo.TiC in Corçà are:
Fig: Used in a playful signature dish combining fig sorbet, crunchy parmesan emulsion, bread airbag, cured pork belly, and foie-gras snow. This ingredient highlights the creative fusion of sweet, savory, and textural contrasts emblematic of the restaurant's style.
Galician Beef (Aged 45 days): Featured in the "Steak Tartar and its Bone" dish, paired with bone marrow sauce, grated truffle, cured egg yolk, and caviar. The aged beef provides depth and richness, showcasing premium local meat elevated with luxurious accompaniments.
Palamós White Shrimp: Central to the "White Garlic and White Shrimp" starter, combined with grilled sardine consommé, white garlic sorbet, and basil oil. This ingredient emphasizes fresh local seafood and delicate flavors from the Catalan coast.
Bone Marrow: Used in sauces such as the bone of beef sauce accompanying the steak tartare, adding a rich, gelatinous texture and deep umami flavor that enhances the dish's complexity.
Caviar: Incorporated in several dishes, including the oyster and steak tartare courses, providing bursts of briny luxury and texture contrast.
These ingredients reflect Bo.TiC's dedication to local Catalan and Empordà produce, transformed with contemporary culinary techniques into artistic and refined dishes.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Tasting Menus
- Degustación (set menu): €120
- Del Chef (chef's table set menu): €180
A La Carte
- Snacks: prices not specified
- Blue Lobster: €95
- Postre de Chocolate Blanco: price not specified