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 Barcelona being an international city also has
a great variety of other cuisine (Argentinean, Chinese, French, Italian,
etc.), but if you want Chinese food for example, you will be missing a
great culinary experience.
Barcelona being an international city also has
a great variety of other cuisine (Argentinean, Chinese, French, Italian,
etc.), but if you want Chinese food for example, you will be missing a
great culinary experience.
In keeping with the spirit of Barcelona Notes,
we have listed those restaurants we like, or which are unique. It is
recommended that you make reservations, and inquire about the prices, or
stop by and check them out.
In Spain people eat very late. Normally, they have lunch between 2:00 pm
and 4:00 pm in the afternoon and dinner not earlier than 9:00 pm.
Restaurants don't usually open for dinner till about 9:00 pm and close
at about 12: 00 am. But in more recent times due to the huge numbers of
tourists who are not used to eating late, many restaurants in Barcelona
start to serve earlier, especially around Las Ramblas and the Barrí
Gotic.
When telephone numbers are given they are the numbers you dial when in
Barcelona. If you wish to make a reservation from the USA dial 011-34
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Catalan
Cuisine
(Cuisine in Barcelona) |
Catalan cuisine which is basically
Mediterranean cuisine is based on natural seasonal products. Olive oil,
fresh sea food, fruits fresh from the orchards, or gardens, pork, veal,
chicken, from nearby farms, etc., etc. Catalan cuisine is not, however
spice (hot). The actual execution of the cuisine will vary from
restaurant to restaurant depending on the quality of the establishment
(the prices will equally vary), but not the ingredients used.
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Restaurant
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A CONTRALUZ
(Zone 5) |
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place is a very creative and reasonably priced cuisine. They serve mostly
Mediterranean style foods using available seasonal and regional products.
The ambiance is warm with a large terrace for outdoor dining. Reservations
are recommended. |
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Milanesado 19,
Telephone 93 203 0658.
Credit cards
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AGUA
(Zone 2) |
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restaurant is mostly frequented by people going to the beach. It is
located right by the water, with its outdoor terrace is at sand's edge. It
is considered very fashionable at the moment. They serve seafood prepared
traditionally. |
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Type:Seafood |
| Price Range: US$10 - US$20
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Paseo Maritimo de Barcelona 30,
Telephone 93 225 51272
Credit cards accepted. |
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AGUT D’AVIGNON
(Zone 2) |
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Trinitat 3
Telephone 93 302 6035
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ALBA
(Zone 5)
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restaurant specializes in meat dishes (but they also serve fish). It is
considered a neighborhood restaurant. depending where you are
staying, (ask the concierge for directions) you might find this
place to be a good change of pace. It is rather small, thus
reservations are recommended. |
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Paris 168,
Telephone 93 4309119 |
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BARCELONETA
(Zone 1)
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the name suggests this restaurant is located in area known as Barceloneta.
This is an old area where fishermen dwell. It is located right by the sea,
and you can enjoy a view of the port as you eat. Its decoration suggests
life by the sea. Its food, as one can imagine, is mostly seafood, or
seafood based dishes. |
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Lescar 22,
Telephone 93 211 2111 |
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BOTAFUMEIRO
(zone 4)
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| This is one of the most famous
restaurants in Barcelona. The ambiance is casual and animated.
The specialty food is seafood, although other dishes are
available. It is a very good restaurant, frequented by locals
and visitors alike. It is a fun place where you can have a great
dinner and enjoy people watching. |
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Type:Seafood |
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Price Range: US$50 |
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Paseo de Gracia 81,
Telephone 93 218 4230 |
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CAN CULLERETES
(Zone 2) |
| This restaurant is one of the
oldest restaurants in Europe. It has been in the same family for
some 200 hundred years. Its cuisine is typical Catalan. The
ambience is very casual. |
Quintana 5
Telephone 93 317 3022
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Sant Rafael 24
Telephone 93 441 3014
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EL ASADOR DE
ARANDA
(Zone 7) |
| This unique restaurant only has one item in
the menu -Lamb. The lamb is young (milk fed) and tender. Cooked in its own
ovens. The building housing this restaurant is a magnificent modernist
building from the early 20th century. Reservation are a must. |
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Tibidabo Ave. 31.
Telephone
93.417.01.15
Credit cards accepted.
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LA BALSA
(Zone 7)
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restaurant is located near Tibidabo (up high in the local mountains). It
has a wonderful garden. Again, this is not a tourist place. Mostly
locals eat here. Reservations are recommended, specially in Summer. |
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Type:Spanish/Portuguese |
| Price Range: US$30 - US$40
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Infanta
Isabel 4,
Telephone 93 211 5048 |
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LA VENTA
(Zone 8) |
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Plaza del Dr. Andreu
Telephone 212 6455
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L'INDRET
(Zone 5)
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restaurant is owned by the owners of SEMON, one of the most exclusive
gourmet delis in Barcelona. They cater to the upper crust. The food is
outstanding, but, however, it is difficult to get in. But if you manage a
reservation you will experience a dining event. L'Indret is only open for
lunch. The cuisine is modern catalan. Reservations are
needed. |
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Ganduxer 31
Telephone 93 201 69 31
Credit cards accepted.
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L’ OLIANA
(Zone 5) |
| This restaurant is up in the
Tibidabo Hill. It is a good taxi ride away. Make sure to arrange
a return taxi prior to going. It is worth a visit however. |
Santalo 54
Telephone 93. 201 0647
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L’OLIVE
(Zone
5) |
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Balmes 47
Telephone 93 452 1990
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MERENDERO DE LA
MARI
(Zone 1) |
| This is a great seafood restaurant where you
can enjoy typical seafood dishes from the area, such as paella catalana, arroz negro and other delicacies. This restaurant has indoor and outdoor
dining. The service is very good, and the prices reasonable. Reservations
are recommended. |
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Pl. Pau Vila, 1. Palau de Mar.
Telephone
93.221.31.41
Credit cards accepted.
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OROTOVA (Zone 5) |
| This restaurant offers a wide selection
of seafood and game (when in season). |
Consejo de Ciento 335
Telephone. 93 487 7374, 93 487 9769
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SENYOR PARELLADA
(Zone 2) |
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Argenteria 37
Telephone 93 310 5094
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SIETE
PUERTAS (Zone 2) |
This is an old Barcelona
restaurant. It is most famous for its Paellas.
Open from 1:00 PM until 1:00 AM |
Paseo de Isabel II
Number 14
Telephone 93 310 3046
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