Somiatruites, Contemporary restaurant in Igualada, Spain.
Somiatruites is a restaurant in Igualada, a town in the Catalan region of Anoia in Spain, run by chef David Andrés. The kitchen draws on local produce and pairs traditional Catalan cooking with contemporary techniques, offering tapas, rice dishes, and seasonal plates.
Chef David Andrés previously worked at El Bulli, one of the most talked-about restaurants in the world, before settling in Igualada. That background shaped the way he approaches cooking and still influences the kitchen today.
The name Somiatruites comes from a Catalan expression meaning roughly "dreamer of trout," used to describe someone who wishes for the impossible. The name gives the place a playful local character that regular diners from the area will immediately recognize.
Booking ahead is recommended since the menu changes each week and availability can be limited. The restaurant works well for both lunch and dinner, and a weekday visit tends to be a bit quieter.
Despite being located in a mid-sized industrial town, the restaurant has earned a Michelin recommendation, which is uncommon for a city the size of Igualada. This recognition has helped draw food lovers from across Catalonia.
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