When we first moved out to Tortosa 6 years ago we used to be regular visitors to Amets enjoying menu del dias but as we got more adventurous moved more and more around trying different restaurants.  Yesterday as it was our anniversary my wife decided that she would like to return with some friends to Amets  To say that we were disappointed at how it had appeared to have gone downhill is an understatement.  We should have known as soon as we walked in as it was not so busy as it used to be.  I think that we were all to an extent satisfied with the starters, spaghetti al pesto (which could have been hotter) and tuna and tomato salad.  However the main courses we chose were very poor value for the money - the ladies chose cordero for which they received three thin slices covered in breadcrumbs but obviously cooked in cold fat as it had soaked into the breadcrumbs which had not coloured and given  a very greasy texture.  We gentlemen chose huevos and chorizo which I must admit arrived very hot but contained a thick layer of oil at the bottom of the dish,  the chorizo was 5 very thin slices taken from one small sausage and the 2 eggs were overcooked.  The deserts I must admit were lovely, not from a fridge but home made coffee mousse and chocolate pie.  We accompanied our meals with the help yourself cider, and for the ladies 2 soft drinks. The meal was overpriced at 11.50E to which were added the coffees and IVA.  A final total of nearly 60E.

We had tried to introduce our friends to somewhere they had not been to before but the overall opinion at the end of the meal was that we would not go there again.  My wife was thoroughly embarrassed by the whole experience.

I think that they had employed new staff in the kitchen as it was not the chefs that we were used to seeing but that is no excuse as it is still run by the same family.

Hi,

We would like to know where to go for a real nice menu del dia at 14.00. We like Tortosa but after ten times of two weeks there we still don't have our favourite restaurant. Who can help??

Popped into the Buffet in Amposta this Lunchtime...1pm Saturday. I have not been there for a while and then it was the mid week 8.50 Euro buffet. Today it was 12.50 Euro but hey what a buffet it is. The Razor clams in garlic were superb as was the steamed duck and whole suckling pig/Leg of lamb and Spare ribs.There was a selection of fresh fish and sea food you can have cooked to order all in the price.The fresh fruit and cakes/Puddings were also very good.I think a lot of you dear readers have attended here before but the Saturday Buffet give you that extra choice.If you have guests visiting you, This venue is a must.If you have any pics of your favourite eatery pop them on your post.  ;) ;) ;) ;)

After criticising Amets I must praise our favourite restaurant at the Hermita Cami Mig.  They only serve a menu del dia and it always has four courses, Usually a salad or fruit juices to start, a choice of at least 4 second courses and 6 main courses, plus the usual Spanish selection of desserts from the ice cream cabinet.  The menu is never written down but read out to you by the friendly waitress and I have only once had to send a meal back because it was cold.  Not only are drinks and bread included but so is the coffee, and the bill is only 10€ per oerson with no IVA. 

To get there go straight up Sympatica from the hospital and at the top of the hill turn into the car park outside the hermita.  The restaurant is at the back and has a pleasant ambience and the views outside are fantastic.  Well worth a look inside the hermita also whilst you are there

wrote on Mar 24^th, 2012 at 8:00pm:

Popped into the Buffet in Amposta this Lunchtime...1pm Saturday. I have not been there for a while and then it was the mid week 8.50 Euro buffet. Today it was 12.50 Euro but hey what a buffet it is. The Razor clams in garlic were superb as was the steamed duck and whole suckling pig/Leg of lamb and Spare ribs.There was a selection of fresh fish and sea food you can have cooked to order all in the price.The fresh fruit and cakes/Puddings were also very good.I think a lot of you dear readers have attended here before but the Saturday Buffet give you that extra choice.If you have guests visiting you, This venue is a must.If you have any pics of your favourite eatery pop them on your post.  ;) ;) ;) ;)

I think you will find Nigel has restricted the adding of attachments to the "Restaurant Reports" threads  :(
I remember at Amets you have to hold your glass about a couple of meters away from the Cider barrel when trying to fill your glass!  ;D

Lets go to Restaurants reports. This is a good start! Now I can go to the site of Mr O'L to book my tickets!
Which restaurant is crowded on Sunday with the locals? I would like to eat there too on Sunday.
Thanks! :-*

I would love to visit the 'buffet' in Amposta and the 'Hermita' in (I presume) Tortosa. I have tried to Google them both without success, I found Sympatica on Google Earth but can't find the Hermita. Can anyone give us a clue to either please?

With regard to the Hermita I very much doubt that you would find them on the internet but I am surprised that the buffet in Amposta is not.  I might be worth googling gran buffet japones / mediterranso.

The hermita is in Tortosa.  If you don't know how to get to the hospital follow the signs to l'hospital verge de la cinta from the roundabout on the north side of the Millenium Bridge.  At the roundabout where you turn right to the hospital carry straight on up the hill.  We knew that it must be good when we went in and found it full of locals come up from the town for their lunch.  I don't know but I would think that it doesn't open in the evenings or on Sundays.  We shall be up there again celebrating another wedding anniversary on 2nd April so I will try and find out more about opening hours then and post on the forum.

With regard to the Hermita I very much doubt that you would find them on the internet but I am surprised that the buffet in Amposta is not.  I might be worth googling gran buffet japones / mediterranso.

The hermita is in Tortosa.  If you don't know how to get to the hospital follow the signs to l'hospital verge de la cinta from the roundabout on the north side of the Millenium Bridge.  At the roundabout where you turn right to the hospital carry straight on up the hill.  We knew that it must be good when we went in and found it full of locals come up from the town for their lunch.  I don't know but I would think that it doesn't open in the evenings or on Sundays.  We shall be up there again celebrating another wedding anniversary on 2nd April so I will try and find out more about opening hours then and post on the forum.

Hey Tony,
Just noticed the old "Double Posting!" Sorry,"Should have gone to Specsavers!"   :D

English humour!!
Two weeks ago sitting on the pavament near Blasco waiting for my husband in the shop. Looking at a lot of English cars, parking, men going inside. Didn't have the courage asking: Are you Ebrorob,  Bulldog or all the others.....

It wasn't me  ;)

Jote wrote on Mar 25^th, 2012 at 7:31pm:

English humour!! Two weeks ago sitting on the pavament near Blasco waiting for my husband in the shop. Looking at a lot of English cars, parking, men going inside. Didn't have the courage asking: Are you Ebrorob,  Bulldog or all the others.....

Remember me,well I gave you a euro and I want it back.What ever happened to honest begging ??

You can blame the TF server for the double posting.  When I first clicked post the server failed and I had to reload and post again. 

wrote on Mar 25^th, 2012 at 10:59pm:

You can blame the TF server for the double posting.  When I first clicked post the server failed and I had to reload and post again.

Sorry Tony,
Nigel "should have gone to specsavers!"  ;)

PlanesPete wrote on Mar 25^th, 2012 at 6:12pm:

I would love to visit the 'buffet' in Amposta and the 'Hermita' in (I presume) Tortosa. I have tried to Google them both without success, I found Sympatica on Google Earth but can't find the Hermita. Can anyone give us a clue to either please?

Hi Pete
           Today I found this old posting from 2009 from an ex member which give the name address and opening times and the telephone number is on there as well.  :-/  One thing of note when I went along on Saturday last it was 1pm opening. About 1.30pm is a good time to arrive as most things are then on display and intact before the swarms arrive.I must say as soon as each dish was a little low it was replenished as soon as it was top hole all round.  8-)

Well im not one for eating out much as her indoors has a very limited palate. But we had received excellent reports from friends of a new Cinese Buffet Restarant thats been open a month or so now. It is aptly named Restaurante Buffete Amposta and claims Cocina Asiatica e Internacional

It had been descibed as being a fantastic choice of buffet fare with the ability to select fresh vegs and meats from a separate kitchen area and have them cooked fresh on the wok or grill to your liking.

Well a surprise birthday party was in order for one of my friends and after reccomending the new place a booking for 25 of us was made for a Friday evening birthday bash, the party was a fair mix of english and catalonians. 

The premises are new and modern having a separate room for smokers the main buffet hall is a smoke free zone. To the left is the main buffet tables and to the right is the kitchen cook area open for all to see.

The choice of food on the buffet area was outstanding, if memory does this justice here are a few things i can remember.Roast Duck,Suckling Pig,Gammon Joints, Battered Chicken Full Roast Chicken,Satay Chicken , Beef in some mild Chinese Sauce   Chinese Dumplings,a plethora  of sea food to keep those that like the stuff well pleased including ells, prawns sushi and other dead aquatic fare. The snails seemed a big hit with the locals also.  For those who like simpler fare there was chips sausages every type of salad fresh pan, along with numerous pasta and rice dishes hot and cold.I would say the buffet counter is 70 foot long. I cant remember any of our party trying the freshly grilled or woked food as the choice was outstanding from the buffet alone !

Then on to Postres lots of fresh fruits, Tortes, Ice Creams , custard slice, a bit like UK Vanilla Slice, again the choice was outstanding including some very exotic fresh fruits

In our party of 25 everyone was well impressed eat as much as you want the food looked good tasted good was hot when it should be and chilled when it shouldnt.My wife who as said at the beginning is a fuddy duddy when it comes to non english fare  throughly enjoyed here evening out and was looking forward to going again.  Most of the evenings chit chat was about how superb the place and food was Catalans and us Brits

Prices If memory serves me right


Mon/Fri lunch time 8.50e
Mon/Thursday evening  9.50e
Friday evening all day SataurdaySunday lunch and all festivals 12.50e
Sunday evening 9.50e excluding festivals
Ninos de menores 8 anos 5.95e

Drinks were very reasonable so they dont sting you there either.

Adress Avga Catalunya 19 43570 Amposta Tel 977 708458

Location Nearest Landmark is the large Eroski Supermarket next to the N340 get to there then travel away from the supermarket back towards town away from the N340 and you will come to a mini roundabout turn first right and its on the left next to the tabacs l

Enjoy WoO


Opps for got opening times Shocked

Mananas 1130-a 16.00 h
Tardes de 19.30 a 24.00 h

This euro is now on my bank account. Saving money to come back to my beloved finca, thanks nobrot!!! Still 6 weeks to work....

Oh forgetting  something: I am still interested in tips!

Thanks for the directions folks, we be visiting soon.

I think the OP must have visited Amets on the Chef's day off, I had one "OK" meal there, otherwise it is excellent, the best food in Tortosa IMO. Steak Florentine, on the bone, is called Chuleton there.

Lizzaran is also really good, really genuinely nice staff, good food, although if you visit at the wrong time of day some of the pinxos in the glass cases can be slightly tired, but 99% of the time, great.

Casa de Formatge at the bottom of Sympatica is also pretty good, but more expensive, upmarket.