Can Carlus was born beside the medieval wall of Tossa de Mar with a clear calling: to cook the sea the way a family of fishermen understands it. Fresh fish from the market, seafood from the shores of the Costa Brava, and recipes perfected over decades across generations.
Fishing and the sea are part of the family legacy. That's why our kitchen doesn't follow trends: it follows the market. Whatever the sea gives each morning is what you'll find on the plate. Nothing more to it.
We're a benchmark in Tossa for our rice dishes, noodles and seafood casseroles. But above all for a way of doing things that knows no shortcuts: local produce, honest cooking and that homely warmth you notice the moment you walk through the door.
The Carlus FamilyThe latest from the restaurant, straight from Tossa
VIEW PROFILE ON INSTAGRAMAt Can Carlus, fish is the star. Fresh produce from the fish markets of Blanes, Palamós and Port de la Selva arrives every morning and reaches the plate the same day. Hearty "fork" rice dishes and lighter "spoon" ones, noodle dishes with a long seafood tradition, mixed grills, seafood platters and casseroles that have earned their place on the menu for decades.
A wide-ranging offering built on the experience of a fishing family's kitchen: no frills, honest cooking, and that touch of generosity you notice in every dish.
Everything that comes out of our kitchen follows the same logic: the produce leads. We start with something to share, continue with the rice and noodle dishes that made us famous, and finish with the fresh catch of the day or a great seafood grill. There's something for everyone, including a vegetarian selection made with just as much care.
· Rice dishes, noodles and seafood dishes: price per person
· Meat and fish dishes are served with a side
· For any food allergy or intolerance, please ask our staff before ordering
At Can Carlus we believe good fish deserves good wine. That's why we work with a carefully chosen selection of wines from the designations of origin of the Costa Brava and the Penedès, favoring local producers and bottles with history. Among them, our own Ava line, made by Carlus right here in Tossa de Mar.
Xarel·lo, Macabeu and Muscat of Alexandria. A young, fresh and very Mediterranean white wine. Fresh, floral and citrus aroma; balanced on the palate, with lively acidity and a touch of fruit.
25€
Black Garnacha. A free-run rosé made without mechanical pressing. Low-temperature fermentation to preserve aromas. Notes of wild strawberry and blood orange. Fresh, light and elegant.
25€
Ull de Llebre and Merlot. Fermented in stainless steel and aged 8 months in red terracotta amphora. The Ull de Llebre brings structure and the Merlot elegance; the ageing rounds out the tannins without losing freshness.
25€
Xarel·lo and Macabeu. Pet-Nat Ancestral 2024. Lively bubbles, white fruit and a saline edge. A spark of the Mediterranean, bottled.
35€
PRODUCE
Fresh fish and seafood selected daily at the Tossa and Costa Brava fish markets.
TRADITION
Authentic recipes from Catalan seafood cuisine, made just as they always have been.
EXPERIENCE
A restaurant beside the medieval wall of Tossa, for sharing unforgettable moments.
"The service was great and we got good recommendations. It is next to the old castle, so we had a nice view. The food was good — I can recommend to try."
Andrey WiRu
"El sitio es increíblemente acogedor, el servicio es de 10 y la comida está buenísima. William, nuestro responsable de terraza, nos atendió increíble. Volveremos seguro!"
Sergi Gala
"Très bon restaurent ! Les serveuses très sympas. Nous avons pris le menu à 85€ pour 2 personnes : 3 entrées, 1k de bœuf maturé et une bonne bouteille de vin. Nous avons bien mangé !"
Lucie
