This restaurant, a block away from the beautiful beach of Torredembarra, an hour south of Barcelona…read moreon the train, is a hidden jewel. The eating area has a lovely comfortable feel, like somebody's large living room who has invited you for dinner. The house specializes in Argentinian beef and Spanish rice and seafood, and it delivers in spades. For starters, we had a huge bowl of simply steamed mussels and an Argentinian beef empanada, all delicious. Main courses were "arroz con mariscos" for two (rice with seafood) and a very delicate Argentinean chuletón, a tender steak that came with perfect potato fries and red peppers. There was a bit left of the rice because the portion was big, which was taken back to the hotel and made for a perfect small dinner! Desserts were the panqueque con dulce de leche and a cheese cake with a fruit sauce, both superb. The cheese cake is not the NYC type, rather the European variety made with ricotta, but just as tasty. In short, meals at Cal Coco are made with simple ingredients, cooked expertly but without fuss and served piping hot from the kitchen. Service by the family owners is prompt and full of warmth. Both Torredembarra and Cal Coco are a surprising treat if you are in the Barcelona area.

La Picara is a tiny restaurant that was always packed when we walked by. A few people were even…read moreeating outside on their stoop, with a small bench for maybe two. With reservations a must, six of us finally got to try La Picara. There are a variety of tapas, ponchos and raciones on their menu. We tried a lot of them, and everything was delicious with the possible exception of Sepia a la Plancha, grilled squid which was too tough and chewy. Do NOT neglect to see their "Suggeriments fora de Carta" on a chalkboard. Most every off-the-chart suggestion we tried was exceptional, with my favorite actually being Tomaquets de Temporada amp Burratina í old D'Alfabrega. This was probably the best Burrata and Tomatoes serving I've ever tasted. It must be their spiced basil oil. The other standout special was a delicious Pintxo de Foie a la Plantxa, luxurious grilled foie gras skewer. A couple of drag queens came in promoting their show. They were a hoot at our table. Paola, the owner, was so kind and gracious. Service was fantastic. La Picara is definitely a must try during your time in Sitges!

We did not have a reservation, but we were seated at the bar promptly. The food was amazing. The…read moreowner explained specials and many items on the menu so we were well informed. I highly recommend this place. Do get a reservation because there was a long line when we left.

My husband and I stumbled upon this wonderful hidden gem on the last night of a 2 week trip to…read moreSpain. We were staying at an awful nearby airport hotel (that shall remain unnamed but is in walking distance!) due to an early a.m. flight back to the States and very grumpy. The thought of eating dinner at the hotel was stomach-turning and with a quick search on google maps we found Ona Nuit. This adorable restaurant is located in what I would call an industrial neighborhood however it could easily be transported to Los Angeles and fit right in. They specialize in "Km.0" or slow food with an emphasis on local ingredients. We chose the seasonal tasting menu, everything we had was fresh and delicious! It was priced reasonably at around 30 Euro/pp. Only thing I would mention is that unless you are staying by the airport this restaurant is a trek from central Barcelona; also if you are strictly English speaking you may have some slight difficulty ordering (there is an English menu) but the staff was very gracious even with our broken Spanish! It was a perfect ending to our trip. Thank you!

What an awesome dinner! We passed this place by the first time- no English menu and picky 13 year…read moreold eater with us. We ended up circling back here and SO glad we did. Limited menu but everything done perfectly and amazing flavor with all dishes. We ended up sharing about 7-8 dishes (4 of us, 2 teens/2 adults) and everything was amazing. This was our best meal in Spain (from a week in Barcelona, San Sebastián, and Bilbao).

One of my favorite restaurants in the world. Great tapas, vermouth and local drafts on tap, and all…read moreat super reasonable prices. This place is a definite must in Sitges - but it's not a well kept secret so get here when they first open or plan to wait a little bit. They also have a walk-up window too. Don't miss this place.

This classic old Bodega is very popular and busy with locals so prepare to wait your turn. It's…read morewine selection is famous placing it on the Catalan wine tours list. Despite that it remains relatively undiscovered by tourists which adds to its charm. In addition to its wines, it's pinchos (food tasters served on bread slices) and its tapas are amongst the best, winning local awards year on year. We had a local wine and chiporones (fried cuttlefish), buñuelos de bacalao (cod fritters), bravas (spicy potatoes), croquetas de jamon (ham croquettes) and a couple of other mini treats. Service is fab and friendly. Unmissable

It's been a decade since I came here for my first Tapas in BCN. This is where I realized there was…read morea lot of my peeps that works there and it's nice to feel at home, lol. This was recommended by friends awhile back, I remembered the modern ambiance, amazing Tapas, friendly service and the place was as busy then until now. For this big restaurant caliber, it's pretty crowded yet they do a good job with a fast turnaround. We did the early Dinner and by the time we got out there was already a long line for late Diners. The fact that even after a decade, it's rare that I go back to the same spot let alone they're still around after all these years. You already know that tells a lot and I feel bad for those who didn't have the same great experience, hope they give it another shot. See y'all soon! Salut, Vermouth!

Walking down the street on Rambla and a "Huge Line" has gathered outside Cerveseria Catalana…read more Something special must be happening here to have this big of a crowd waiting. My son had been here last year and thought, it was a solid. We put our name in, went to a nearby park bench to wait and watch people for 50 minutes. The servers outside are grumpy as to many people are crowding the sidewalk and impeding his service. Finally, our name was called, were seated at the bar, and watched a chef make the magic dishes. The menu is huge and I can't help but watch the delicious dishes flying by us. So little time and yet so many great choices, this won't be easy. We began with the beef tenderloin montadito foie gras. It was presented as a open face sandwich on a bagette. We split it as it had a huge piece of foie gras. The tenderloin was tough and the tapas tasted like indivdual components, not a blended or refined profile. The grilled razor clams were nicely cooked, slightly gritty and needed to be washed more thoroughly. The Spanish omelet wedge was spiritual, dish of the night award. The onion made the dish! The sliced fried artichoke was finely shaved, and again lacked a enjoyable flavor that I would order again. The chips with fried eggs and Jabugo ham was different, tasty and a concept I would not of thought about. Delicious! Casveseria Catalanahe was packed and stacked for a reason. A high vibe and energy even in the face of a revolt at the check in desk from hungry dinners. I came say without hesitation, we will give them a second try. The staff was friendly, engaging, warm and a good sense of humor, nothing but smiles. I can't wait for our next trip to Cerveseria Catalana and let them tell me what to order. Good luck and see you sooner than later.

Amazing location. Interior was lovely. Food was fantastic but the best was the service. The woman…read morewho served us was friendly, kind and smiled while dealing with our english and no catalan language. She made us feel so welcomed. We were here for lunch. A group of 7. The menu del dia was so yummy and had options for vegetarian and fish or meat eaters. Presentation was incredible. I highly recommend!!

BEWARE if you are traveller, they will bring you food and an entire bottle of wine you did not even…read moreorder then demand you pay or they call the Policìa! Very unethical establishment and they yell at patrons if you do not like what they serve. In my case, I ordered gas water however they brought me flat water instead & a raw tuna ceviche, which was only mediocre at best. Lacked flavor & tuna was pale pink, not red like one would have expected. I was charged €20 which is absolute extortion in this part of Spain! Simply put: They prey upon tourists. Skip this place, it's not worth the aggravation.

We asked a local for their recommendation of a restaurant that shows off local produce. She proudly…read morerecommended us to Almosta - even handing over their business card which she keeps in her wallet. The first night we arrived and could not get a table as they have two set service times; the 8:30pm and 10:30pm - we booked for the following night. As 8:30 approached we found ourselves twiddling our thumbs eager to get to the restaurant and see what this little gem had to offer. You can tell we aren't Spanish as bang on 8:30 we arrived to the restaurant and found ourselves the only ones.... This was a blessing in disguise as it meant we had the host all to ourselves to which he translated EVERY dish on the menu and talked us trough the various wines they had available. We tried quite a few of the dishes including my favourite - the pop roquer, a large piece of succulent octopus served on a bed of mashed potatoes. I also enjoyed the Durham cat which was a thin wrap of spinach, pine nuts and cheese. Everything we ordered was immaculately presented, with tastes to match - my only issue was that it ended ;) Give it a go when in Tarragona!

Would have been an ABSOLUTE Perfect 5 star if the server gave a shit :( did not even want to let us…read moresit down, came in at 10:25pm said they are closed, their closing time is 11:00 so eventually let us sit if we don't take a table and sit by door at high top lol. We did because the reviews were so great, and sooooo true. Food gets 5 STARS no doubt. Clams AMAZING delicious sauce, and perfect for dipping that bread. Tomato salad a MUST, soooo good and fresh. Octopus was delicious, and the potata Mallman also a delight. And the pork was just ok, but the sauce it was in, I loved!

Everything was delicious! They have one menu in English…read morewhich is great for those of us that aren't very good at translating Spanish. We had a slice of their homemade bread (huge slice...one is enough to share) w garlic and tomato, the asparagus dish, croquettes and the codfish main plus sangria...had no room for dessert and we practically shared everything. Would definitely come back if I'm ever in Spain again.

We absolutely loved this restaurant. What a wonderful way to start our Spain trip. Their Sangria…read moreis phenomenal & tapas were delicious. A must when in Spain! The male waiter knew no English but he was wonderful at accommodating us. He did everything to make sure we were comfortable. I know a considerable amount of Spanish so that is how I got by. You do need to take into consideration that this area is a Spanish speaking area. If I'm ever in the area I will definitely be stopping here again.

Wow! Had a fantastic three course lunch at La Vicaria with my wife and two young children…read more Excellent prepared dishes like calamares a la plancha, pig cheek, couscous salad, poached eggs with baked potato, iberico ham, and deserts like crema catalana, cheesecake and chocolate fondue. Best food we had in Catalunya and only 10 euros per person including wine and sodas! Feels like a robbery.