This is a proper Catalan masia tucked into Collserola Natural Park, just behind Tibidabo — you'll feel like you've left Barcelona entirely. The setting is the real draw: a 600m² garden with panoramic views over the Vallès and Montserrat, a play area for kids, and traditional stone-house charm. The food is modern Catalan cooking (calçotada season is a big deal here), and while the 3.9 Google rating hints at some inconsistency, the location and family-friendly setup make it a solid escape-from-the-city choice.
A traditional Catalan farmhouse in Collserola park with 600m² of garden, Montserrat views, and calçotada season that turns lunch into an event.
Walk from Tibidabo through Collserola park to arrive at the restaurant — it's the best way to experience the setting and only takes about 20 minutes.
A Catalan masia escape behind Tibidabo with Montserrat views
Can Cortès is the kind of place you go to when you want to breathe. Nestled in Collserola Natural Park behind Tibidabo, this traditional Catalan masia offers something Barcelona's city-center restaurants simply can't: space, silence, and panoramic views stretching across the Vallès all the way to Montserrat. The 600m² garden is the star — there's a play area for kids, which makes it a go-to for families wanting a long, unhurried lunch while the little ones run around outside.
The kitchen leans modern Catalan. Calçotada season (roughly January through April) is when Can Cortès really shines — their calçotada menu is a whole event, with grilled calçots, romesco sauce, and the full ritual that goes with it. Outside of calçot season, the à la carte and weekend menus are solid if not always spectacular. Reviewers on TheFork praise the day menu as good value for the setting, and the service as warm. The 3.9 Google rating across 3,000+ reviews suggests some inconsistency — you'll find plenty of five-star raves about the location and atmosphere, but also gripes about slow service on busy weekends and food that doesn't always match the price point.
The real reason to come here is the escape. You're 10 minutes from Barcelona and Sant Cugat, but it feels like deep countryside. Walk from Tibidabo through the park and arrive at Can Cortès for lunch — that's the move. Just go expecting a beautiful setting with honest, traditional food rather than a gastronomic revelation, and you'll have a great time.