Arrival times: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:30–14:30 · Sat & Sun 12:15–15:15 · Dinner Fri & Sat 19:30–21:30 · Closed on Tuesdays 972 56 90 27
El Trull d'en Francesc, Boadella d'Empordà Book
Pan-seared foie gras with caramelised apple and chanterelles with ham, on a terrace table overlooking the River Muga

Seasonal Empordà cuisine restaurant surrounded by nature, beside the River Muga

Since 1990 in Boadella d'Empordà, in a former 17th-century olive mill near Figueres and La Jonquera.

1990
The Xambó-Salguero family
600
Wines and sparkling wines in the cellar
2,800+
Reviews on Tripadvisor
3,000+
Reviews on Google Maps
Repsol & Macarfi
Recommended in the Repsol Guide 2026 and the Macarfi Guide

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Choose the day, time and number of guests, and you'll get your confirmation straight away.

Booking policy

  • On weekends and public holidays we serve two sittings. Your table will be available at these times:
  • First sitting: 12:15 to 14:30.
  • Second sitting: 14:45 to 17:15.
  • Please be on time: after 15 minutes, the booking will be cancelled automatically.

By phone972 56 90 27

By WhatsApp: message us on +34 972 56 90 27

Groups of more than 10: see our group menus

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Menu

Produce, produce and produce. The menu changes with the seasons and with what local producers bring us.

Duck magret with sauce and snails a la llauna, with red wine, overlooking the river
Duck magret and snails a la llauna
Casserole of meat stew with mushrooms and country bread, on the terrace by the river
Slow-cooked casseroles

Prices per person, VAT included. Drinks are not included in any set menu.

Cold starters

  • Duck foie gras terrine€22.00With quince, raspberry coulis and toast.
  • Crispy pig's trotter salad€15.00Nuts, seeds, raisins and olive vinaigrette.
  • Grilled goat's cheese salad€15.00With duck ham, quince and olive vinaigrette.
  • Prawn carpaccio€27.00Toasted pine nuts, freshly pressed olive oil and sea salt.
  • Selection of local artisan cheeses€22.00
  • 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham€28.00With tomato bread.
  • 00 anchovies€15.00
  • Marinated anchovies€15.00

Hot starters

  • Pan-seared duck foie gras, 170 g€28.00
  • Snails a la llauna with three sauces€18.00
  • Rice with ceps, octopus and squid€18.00Preparation time: 25–30 minutes.
  • Fried squid, Andalusian style€21.00
  • Octopus with potato parmentier€21.00
  • Warm pig's trotter carpaccio with foie gras€14.00
  • Confit duck and foie gras cannelloni€17.00With cep béchamel.
  • Roast meat cannelloni€15.00
  • Croquettes: roast meat, Iberian ham or cep€14–15
  • Traditional Catalan escudella€11.00
  • Onion soup au gratin€11.00
  • Pumpkin and carrot soup with foie gras€12.00

Local producers: Horta Can Coll, Fruites Hurtós, El Xillo de l'Escala, Arròs Tramuntana, Fesols DOP Santa Pau, Cargols de Lluena, Pescadors de Roses, Mas Mercè, Mas Roquet, Artesans dels Avalls, Blau Ceretà, Bauma, Forn de pa Cortada and others.

Roasts and stews

  • Leg or shoulder of suckling kid€38.00
  • Lamb shoulder€28.00
  • Duck leg€20.00
  • Pork cheeks€18.00
  • Wild boar civet with mushrooms€24.00
  • Venison loin with raspberry sauce€26.00
  • Duck magret with ratafia sauce€24.00
  • Pig's trotters au gratin with cep sauce€20.00
  • Braised veal cheek with ceps€24.00
  • Salt cod with cep cream or Catalan style€24–25
  • Whole sea bass, oven-baked€26.00
  • Whole monkfish, oven-baked€35.00

From the charcoal grill

  • Girona veal rib steak, approx. 300 g / 500 g€24.50 / €28.50
  • Girona beef tenderloin€31.50With blue cheese or green peppercorn sauce: +€2.
  • Simmental rib steak, aged 30 days€9/100 g900–1,300 g, to share between two.
  • Marela rib steak, aged 40 days€15/100 g900–1,300 g, to share between two.
  • Wagyu A5 ribeye from Kagoshima€36/100 g
  • Suckling kid chops€32.00
  • Lamb chops€25.00
  • Lamb fillet with rosemary oil€25.00
  • Duck magret€23.00
  • Pig's trotters€19.00
  • Butifarra sausage with Santa Pau beans€13.00
  • Whole sea bass / monkfish€24 / €35

Local meat: Ànecs de la Barroca, Ànec 5 Aglans, Fusté Burgas, Ferrer i Fills, Russet, Carnisseria Joan i Elena, Lluís Canadell, Cal Sarget, Carns Vila, Cusins, Discarlux. Gluten-free bread available (€2.50).

All prices include VAT.

Trull signature desserts

  • Surprise seasonal dessert tasting€8.50
  • Gourmet coffee (surprise tasting and coffee)€10.00
  • Homemade cheesecake with red berries€8.50
  • Yoghurt cream millefeuille with forest fruits€8.50
  • A different tiramisu€8.00
  • Chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream€8.00
  • Warm apple tatin with cinnamon ice cream€7.50
  • Crêpes Suzette, our way€8.00
  • Selection of artisan cheeses€16.00

Ice creams, sorbets and classics

  • Russet ratafia ice cream with walnut sponge€7.00
  • Artisan iced whisky cake€7.00
  • Ice creams: Bourbon vanilla, Guinea chocolate, rosemary and lavender€6.50
  • Sorbets: mojito, passion fruit, lime, pear with ginger€6.50
  • Cream puffs with hot chocolate€6.50
  • Irish coffee€7.00
  • Celebration cake to order€7.50/person

Desserts made in our own pastry kitchen by Juan, our cook and pastry chef.

Vegan options

  • Cep carpaccio with lemon vinaigrette
  • Escalivada: roasted aubergine, onion and red pepper
  • Warm salad of ceps and chanterelles
  • Escalivada flatbread
  • Sautéed saffron milk caps, chanterelles or ceps
  • Soy burger with ratatouille

Vegetarian options

  • Escalivada flatbread with Mari sheep's cheese
  • Burrata salad with tomatoes and pesto
  • Figs with mozzarella and honey vinaigrette
  • Warm salad of ceps and chanterelles
  • Sautéed seasonal mushrooms

Options change with the season. Ask for today's list when you arrive or when you book.

Welcome to El Trull d'en Francesc

A trull is an olive oil mill. The Xambó-Salguero family restored this 17th-century one, keeping its original stone walls and historic features.

  1. The Boadella olive oil mill is built beside the River Muga.

  2. The oil press that now presides over the main dining room arrives.

  3. Francisco Xambó, Josi Salguero and their son Francesc open the restaurant.

  4. The same idea as always: produce, produce and produce.

Entrance to El Trull d'en Francesc, with the terrace under the plane trees and the River Muga on the right
The entrance and the terrace, by the river
  • Seasonal cooking with local produce
  • A natural setting by the river, minutes from La Jonquera and Figueres
  • A historic building, a former 17th-century oil mill
  • An extensive wine list from wineries with soul
  • Private car park; accessible and fully air-conditioned
  • Warm, attentive service

In summer

The riverside terrace becomes a unique spot, surrounded by trees, with ducks and geese just a few metres away.

In winter

The fireplace and the old mill's stone walls make the dining room a cosy place for an unhurried meal.

Christmas lunches and dinners for groups and companies

Build your menu by choosing sharing plates, mains and desserts. You can add one of our drinks packages or order drinks separately. The price per person is the sum of the options chosen.

Table of sharing plates: sautéed mushrooms, croquettes, pumpkin soup, cannelloni au gratin and flatbreads
Seasonal sharing plates
  1. Sharing plates

    First course for the whole table.

    • Mountain€15
    • Seasonal€20
    • Surf and turf€25
  2. Main course group

    Each guest chooses a dish from the group.

    • Traditional€20
    • Special€25
    • Suckling kid or aged steak€35
  3. Dessert group

    Each guest chooses a dessert.

    • Traditional€5
    • Special€8
  4. Drinks package (optional)

    ½ bottle of wine or cava per person, bread, water and coffee. Drinks can also be ordered separately.

    • Option A€15
    • Option B€18
    • Option C€20
    • Option D€25

From €40 per person without drinks.From €55 with drinks package A.

For weekday lunches and Friday and Saturday dinners, booking required. Lunch: arrival between 12:30 and 14:00, until 16:30. Dinner: arrival between 19:30 and 21:00, until 23:30.

Confirmation and cancellations

  • You can confirm final numbers until the day before, at no cost.
  • Cancellations on the day are charged at 50%; no-shows at 100%.
  • What matters is booking the space: we can finalise the menu later.
Glasses of white wine on a wooden table, with the river and geese in the background

Wines and sparkling wines

Alt Empordà, the rest of Catalonia, Spain and Europe. We look for wineries with soul that intervene little and care for their land.

Whether you want to discover something new or prefer a classic, Francesc will help you choose. Ask about our offer: one bottle at the table and another to take home.

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Our spaces and surroundings

On the banks of the Muga, in the heart of the Alt Empordà

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Stone dining room with wooden beams and colourful paintings on the walls
Warmth and characterStone, wood and art. A place to take your time.
The restaurant, with its glass dining room and yellow façade, reflected in the River Muga
Beside the MugaA corner of Boadella surrounded by nature.
Light-filled dining room with large windows facing the trees
Open to the landscapeA light-filled dining room with views of nature.

A day in the Alt Empordà

A few ideas near the restaurant to round off your visit. Check opening times and tickets on each official website.

The River Muga with a small weir and trees along the bank, in Boadella

Villages and riverside walks

Boadella i les Escaules · La Muga Trail · Sant Llorenç de la Muga

Stroll through Boadella and follow La Muga Nature Trail to the Caula waterfall: about 2 km each way, roughly 1 hour there and back. A few minutes away, Sant Llorenç de la Muga keeps its medieval walled centre.

From the restaurant: Boadella and the trail: on foot · Sant Llorenç: 14 min

Stone hermitage on a hilltop overlooking the reservoir and the mountains

Nature and water

Darnius-Boadella reservoir · La Salut de Terrades

At the reservoir, walks and, depending on the season, kayaking or paddle boarding. At the 17th-century sanctuary of La Salut de Terrades, views and nature for a quiet outing.

From the restaurant: Reservoir: 15 min · La Salut: 9 min

The Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, with its red façade and eggs on the roof

Art, history and shopping in Figueres

Dalí Theatre-Museum · Salvador Dalí's Birthplace · Sant Ferran Castle

The museum Dalí designed himself, the house where he was born in the town centre, and Sant Ferran Castle, the largest bastion fortress in Europe. Between visits, stroll along the Rambla and discover Figueres' independent shops.

From the restaurant: 19 min

Arcaded square in Peralada, with stone façades and the town hall

Discover Peralada and Vilabertran

Peralada's medieval centre and castle · Santa Maria de Vilabertran

Peralada is one of the most important medieval towns in the Empordà, with the Romanesque cloister of Sant Domènec and the castle. A few minutes away, the canonry of Santa Maria de Vilabertran is one of the best-preserved Romanesque ensembles in Catalonia, with its cloister and bell tower.

From the restaurant: Peralada: 22 min · Vilabertran: 19 min

Rows of vines in the Empordà with mountains in the distance

Wine and golf

DO Empordà wine tourism · Club de Golf Peralada

Visit a DO Empordà winery and get to know the local wines, the perfect match for our wine list. If you prefer golf, Club de Golf Peralada has an 18-hole course set in a Mediterranean landscape.

From the restaurant: Peralada: 22–24 min

Shopping bags on a shopping street

Shopping in La Jonquera

Gran Jonquera Outlet & Shopping

A large shopping centre with outlet and fashion stores from well-known brands, right by the French border. Ideal for combining a morning of shopping with a good lunch by the Muga.

From the restaurant: 19 min

Round off your trip with a table at El Trull d'en Francesc.

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Location and opening hours

The River Muga with its weir and ducks, in front of the restaurant
The River Muga, in front of the restaurant

Where we are

Placeta de l'Oli, 1
17723 Boadella d'Empordà (Girona)
  • Private car park
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Air-conditioned

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In the heart of the Alt Empordà, a few minutes from Figueres, the Gran Jonquera Outlet and Sant Llorenç de la Muga. About 30 minutes from the French border.

Arrival times

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday12:30–14:30
  • Saturday, Sunday and public holidays12:15–15:15
  • Dinner on Friday and Saturday19:30–21:30
  • TuesdayClosed

The dining room closes at 16:30 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; at 17:15 on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays; and at 23:30 on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Contact

972 56 90 27
WhatsApp
info@trull-boadella.com

Private car park. Accessible, fully air-conditioned premises. Free Wi-Fi. Gluten-free options.

Getting here

  • From Figueresabout 17 min · 13 km

    Take the N-IIa towards La Jonquera and, at Pont de Molins, the road to Les Escaules and Boadella (GIV-5041).

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  • From La Jonqueraabout 20 min · 18 km

    Take the N-II towards Figueres and the turn-off to Biure and Boadella (GIV-5044).

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  • From L'Escalaabout 40 min · 42 km

    Take the C-31 to Figueres, then the N-IIa and the GIV-5041 to Boadella.

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Parking: we have a private car park for restaurant guests. Approximate driving times, according to Google Maps.

Frequently asked questions

Which days are you open?

Every lunchtime except Tuesday. On Fridays and Saturdays, we are also open for dinner.

How do the weekend sittings work?

On weekends and public holidays there are two sittings: 12:15 to 14:30 and 14:45 to 17:15. Please be on time: after 15 minutes, the booking is cancelled automatically.

How can I book?

With the online booking on this page, by WhatsApp or by calling +34 972 56 90 27.

Do you have gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options?

Yes. We have gluten-free bread and seasonal vegetarian and vegan options. Please tell us about any allergies when you book.

Do you host group and company meals?

Yes. You build your menu by choosing sharing plates, mains and desserts, from €40 per person without drinks, or from €55 with drinks package A.

Can I come with children?

Of course. We have a children's menu for €13 and a natural setting by the river.

Is there parking?

Yes, we have a private car park for our guests.

Is the restaurant accessible and air-conditioned?

Yes. The restaurant is accessible for people with reduced mobility and the whole premises are air-conditioned.

What is there to see near the restaurant?

On foot, the village of Boadella and La Muga Nature Trail to the Caula waterfall. By car, La Salut de Terrades (9 min), Sant Llorenç de la Muga (14 min), the Darnius-Boadella reservoir (15 min), Figueres with the Dalí Theatre-Museum and Dalí's Birthplace (19 min), Gran Jonquera Outlet & Shopping (19 min), Vilabertran (19 min) and Peralada (22 min).