REVIEW: Ca'n Josep - The Best Restaurant in PP

[Rangers1]

We ate twice in the last 2 weeks and i feel that these were the best 2 meals in the 2 weeks along with Tangos etc food was good and the fish dishes were great. Try the homemade creme brule (not sure if thats how you spell it) this was excellent, try the sea bream cooked in the local way it was great.

 

[animagic21]

We returned from a week in PP yesterday. Josep and his staff are well known to us as we have often frequented Bar Joker over many years of visiting the port. Our family group of myself , husband and 2 teenage sons ate at C'an Josep twice. Each time the food was lovely in every area, with Josep and his staff kind and friendly. Each Weds evening Josep has arranged for an amazing classical guitarist to play and on that night the restaurant was particularly full and the atmosphere buzzing. Food-wise we can particularly recommend the shoulder of lamb and pork loin in mushroom sauce. The creme brulee is also magnificent.
Josep has branched out on his own after 19 years with the Joker. He is extremely keen to make a success of his new venture and nothing is too much trouble for him. We know he reads our posts, so Josep, thank you for helping to make our holiday lovely, great to see you and your family, particularly Laura and hopefully we will be back next year if not sooner.

 

[stev1em]

We ate at Joseps twice over the last three weeks, first on recommendation from the website and secondly because the food and especially the service was great.
The classical guitarist was playing for the first time at Joseps on our second visit and as posted before, went down a storm complete with passing Greek dancers!!
The shoulder of lamb was by far the best we had during our stay putting the offering at Sis Pins to shame.
Josep is a smashing guy, our daughter was not partial to his burgers so he replaced the whole of her meal for nuggets and gave her an extra pop and ice cream for "not having the right burgers".
In the current economic climate this guy deserves a little support, even if only for his fantastic application of the old addage of ""the customer is always right".

 

[debz1]

Most of the reviews are so positive about Ca'n Josep I cant wait to try it in a couple of weeks. From what people have written it seems as if Josep is going out of his way to please and he deserves to do well. Sometimes things go wrong in restaurants and you may have an unfortunate experience. Most owners will listen if you have a complaint and rectify whatever isn't right, as was the case with stev1em's daughters burger

 

[Disorderly]

I'm so jealous reading these posts!

My family and I had our annual holiday in PP at the end of June....it seems so long ago!

If ever a restaurant deserved to succeed it is this one. Josep is a lovely guy, his staff are amazing and the food and venue just perfect. Certainly our favourite venue in the port.

If you haven't tried it, do....you will not be disappointed.

Duncan

 

[Bigandyg]

My wife and I went for a meal last week and like most people have known Josep since he was a youngster before he went for his national service at the seaplane base.For the last five years or so we missed him only catching a glimpse now and then but he never saw us.As soon as we sat down he was over and was delighted to see us and gave us a quick update on the restaurant and life in general,just a couple of faces out of thousands but he remembered us which made us feel good and welcome.We are fairly simple eaters and we started with a large plate of delicious cream of vegetable soup which I could have eaten all night,MrsG had breast of chicken with mushrooms and I aske for plain salmon well grilled and that is what I got,really nice,a bottle of nice house white and a couple of schnapps on the house all for under 40euros.Must mention the girl that was on that night a natural with customers a delight to be served by her.Promised you a quick hi Joe so here you are and dead proud of all your hard work over the years.

 

[Portofan]

Welcome Bigandyg!

Love your down to earth posts!

Post more, we'd love to read them!

 

[star81]

C'an Josep

Have to agree with how lovely the staff were and how much they remember about you.

We went during our first week in June 4 adults and 1 baby, went again the next week but 1 had gone home so when the 3 adults and baby sat he said will the other man be joining you. We were amazed at how he remembered us as he had only seen my husband once !

Great food and lovely staff - looking forward to November to visit again.

 

[Belladonna]

We have never been to the Ca'n Josep, but fully intend to at some point.
I do find it incredible how some of the restaurant staff remember you even when you havent been there for a couple of years.
For some reason, it happens to us at a restaurant in Alcudia. Probably that is where we frequented when the children are young and still pop in every couple of years with friends.
I do think its the children they connect to and remember the adults as being part of their group!

 

[snowy2007]

Bella who could forget you !!!

 

[Bigandyg]

Welcome Bigandyg!

Love your down to earth posts!

Post more, we'd love to read them!

Thank you Portofan what a nice thing to say,I do have some more up my sleeve.

 

[Belladonna]

Bella who could forget you !!!

LOL! I shall take that as a compliment - no matter how it was meant!!

I do find that a lot of the owners of restaurants have amazing memories when children have been included in the group though, I think they spend more time with you, therefore remembering you for longer - for all the good reasons hopefully!!

 

[Timberman]

This restaurant is certailey a little gem. I will give more detail when I sort out my trip report. The service was second to none the food excellent and prices very reasonable.

Josep is a very friendly person and very keen to make sure he delivers good quality food in a nice environment.

His memory for names is very good on our second visit he remembered us all even though it was a week later.

Make sure when your out next give it try I'm sure you wont be dissapointed.

Timberman

 

[CathB]

5 weeks and counting...cant wait to re visit

 

[Quelys]

We ate at Can Joseps last night when the guitar player was on, he is really talented and it's worth booking a table when he’s playing (think it’s Wednesday and Saturday nights). Almost every table bought one of his CD's as he'd impressed us all so much.

 

[whaleywanderer]

We ate at Can Joseps last night when the guitar player was on, he is really talented and it's worth booking a table when he’s playing (think it’s Wednesday and Saturday nights). Almost every table bought one of his CD's as he'd impressed us all so much.

I wonder if it was the same guitarist that used to play outside the old El Casinet, next to the Daina hotel, he was excellent and also sold his CD's.

 

[suemo]

If the guitarist is the same chap who we saw back in August at the Daina his name is Mariano Miranda and he is fabulous.

Suemo x.

 

[med777]

Im scared to put my head above the wall on this one... after all these great reports..BUT becos of those reports we decided to eat there last week for the first time.

We had never ventured in cos it appears to be a bit of an atmosphere vacum.

My husband had possibly the worse steak ever. He had to 'saw' it to cut it. He couldnt eat it and told the waitress but nothing was done and the bill was not adjusted in anyway.
My food was great, no complaints.

Apparently the man himself was not in ( 2 english ladies had asked after him as they were leaving and told he wouldnt be in till much later)

off nites happen... but sadly lacking in dealing with the problem on this occasion.

Still perhaps when I tell hubby there is a guitar man, i will coax him in for a second chance !

Miriam

 

[lollipop]

This is most unusual,we have always had really good experience ,our steak has always been delicious. SWS97, I asked about vegetarian dishes and Joseph realises they are missing from menu,but if anyone asks he will tell them what he can offer and I think he will amend his menu in time. I guess there is a lot to think of when you first put it all together. Miriam it is definitely worth a second chance.

 

[sws97sdg]

Thanks lollipop, that’s good to know, both that he realises that they are missing and also that he can offer something if you ask, thanks for taking the time to ask for us.