Cal Paradís

A former schoolteacher who couldn't stay away from the kitchen runs this Michelin-starred contemporary Spanish restaurant in a small Castellón town. The chef built the menu around his own garden and the surrounding region, so the ingredients barely travel at all before landing on the table. Tasting menus are the format, ranging from vegetarian to a full signature spread, with tomatoes and grilled sardines among the dishes regulars come back for.