The many and frequent warnings you may get about the pick-pocketers shouldn't put you off, although my friend (who will remain nameless) was mugged by a group of girls who then kindly gave his wallet minus the cash back to him. Muggers with manners apprently?!
We stayed in a lovely apartment five minutes away from the beach (only a quick leap and jump away from topping up that tan!) Otherwise we spent most of the three and a half days eating our way through Barcelona. Luckily for you, I have picked my favourites;
1. TAPAS 24
A cute little basement restaurant from the Michelin star chef and the chef at Bravo 24 at The W Hotel, Carles Abellan. He trained in the kitchen of El Bulli and has kept Tapas 24 simple and sticking to the best and well executed Spanish dishes. You must try the Bikini (!), fittingly shaped, also..But this is their signature dish; cheese, iberico ham and truffle sandwich.
1. TAPAS 24
A cute little basement restaurant from the Michelin star chef and the chef at Bravo 24 at The W Hotel, Carles Abellan. He trained in the kitchen of El Bulli and has kept Tapas 24 simple and sticking to the best and well executed Spanish dishes. You must try the Bikini (!), fittingly shaped, also..But this is their signature dish; cheese, iberico ham and truffle sandwich.
2. CATALANA CERVERSERIA
Located just north of Las Ramblas and is obviously a popular destination for both visitors and the locals. The queue is on average approximately 20 minutes, but it's totally worth it! Having spent the morning in Park Guell and starving by the time we were seated, we ordered a bit too much for just the two of us.
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3. SENOYOR PARALLEDA
Senyor Paralleda came as a recommendation from a friend, a what looks like a rather smart restaurant in the area of El Born. Walking through the polished doorway to open up to a colonial style decor in a light and sophisticated dining area. We were greeted by all the camereros (waiters) as we were led to our table. There was the choice of their house wines, only 3 and that was it - at 3 euros a glass, it could have been a risk. But what we discovered was a beautiful dry Spanish wine; waiter, a bottle please! Moving onto the food, every dish from the tuna tartar, seafood risotto and the traditional Catalyan creme brûlée was mouth-wateringly good and presented perfectly. By the time we left, the two-storey restaurant was full.
(I was too distracted by the food and did not manage to take any photos - a great excuse to try it for yourself!)
Wherever you read, there are various guides/must-visits for Barcelona, so i have left that to your preference , instead below is my photo album of my trip. Enjoy!
