What's that? ME, giving a pizza joint five stars? Yeah. But this isn't any ordinary pizza joint,…read moreand they fully deserve those five stars. Allow me to explain...
Il Piccolo Focone has got range as well as depth in their pizza menu. That is to say, they cater to virtually every sort of taste, and do so with gluten free options on every pie. Their pizza menu alone spans 2 1/2 pages. While that made it hard to decide, I finally opted for the "Andreu," with tomato sauce, mozzarella, Serrano ham and mushrooms. The crust was pure Italian: thin, crispy and flavorful. The toppings were also Italian, in that they didn't smother the pie like they so often do in the States. The flavors stood out, yet blended very nicely.
My wife opted for the Buon Gustaio salad. Crisp greens, Serrano ham, an unbelievable goat cheese and walnuts, and some dried fruit, all drizzled with an outstanding balsamic reduction. This salad wasn't just thrown together - it was finely crafted. (Yes, I *did* eat half of her salad, but that's only fair, as she ate half of my pizza!)
Afterward, we shared a tiramisu. Now I'm older than most of your parents, and I've had my share of tiramisu. This one was undoubtedly among the top five I've ever had. In. My. Life!
Their menu extends well beyond pizzas, and they even offer a pretty decent "Menu al Dia" for around € 11,00. (The folks at the next table were having that, and seemed to be enjoying it pretty well.) Our waiter was the consummate professional. The location is very near the Sagrada Familia, so keep it in mind if you're doing the tourist thing... or even if you live here. We're already looking forward to a return trip!