Farewell dinner with my buddy Roberto in San Cugat des Valles (15km North of BCN). No tourists,…read morejust locals. Great food! Pinchos with beef Dados de ternera con foie Timbal de pies de cerdo Trinxat de la Cerdanya Sorbet de Llimona

Everytime I go to San Cugat, LA BARRA, is the "to go place". I love the atmosphere, the service is…read moregreat and food superb! Tapas are delicious! Barcelona/Catalunya has the best food in Spain! no kidding!

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It was great. Simple and clean food. Enjoyed it very much…read morein September, service was very friendly.

Stopped into Clot for dinner after a day walking around Barceloona. Local neighborhood place that…read morecaters to the locals. Clot is located in a square besides the Clot metro station. Pretty busy area with lots of traffic so noise is higher at the outside tables. On the other hand, easy place to find and gather at the end of the day. Because we were early in the evening, we were seated right off. Several of the staff spoke english and were able to help with ordering. The menu is focused on Spanish foods with local flavors mixed in. It ranges from tapas to full dinners. My cod was flaky and the breading was not greasy. The potatoes are dry roasted and good. Overall, it was a fine meal and leass expensive than the more touristy areas.

The older man waiter was super nice even though he didn't speak any English. He was very helpful…read moreand made us feel comfortable. The best sangria in Barcelona for sure! The tapas weren't as memorable, but I would come back here to enjoy the neighbourhood and the pitcher of sangria.

An OK stop for some tapas if you want a local feel. Patatas…read morebravas were pretty good. There are better bombas out there. Also had the cuttlefish, which want that great. Looked good, but I had better during my Barcelona visit. If you want a gooood little Bomba, head to La Cova Fumada. It is closer to Barceloneta L4 stop and worth the visit. They also have nice calamar and pulpo. It also is very local and can be easily missed when walking by, unless you know it's there.

Fantastic experience. Stopped by for lunch and the owner was warm and welcoming. At the end of our…read moremeal he treated us to a digestif on the house. The food was classic Catalonia. We ordered a heaping meal of the snails, rabbit, lamb and beef, and a couple desserts. Loved every bite. Photo of the snails is not the entire plate, just what was left by the time we realized we should take a photo for a review. They beat anything you'll find in France.

My favorite restaurant in Barcelona. Owned by the same family since I found this gem in 1970's…read morewhile attending medical school at the Universidad de Barcelona. I've been back every 5 years since graduating. Excellent classic Catalan cuisine. Hard to find but worth the effort.

Casa Carmen Platillos was my absolute favorite restaurant while visiting Barcelona. I even went…read morethere twice (once by myself and the second time I brought my partner)! On my first visit, I ordered the Crusty, soft-textured coca bread with tomato and virgin olive oil. I love that the Olive Oil is brought to the table to use as you wish. The bread was rubbed with tomato and really nice. I also got the Padrón peppers. I'd never had them before and they were tasty. Not at all hot but there were a bunch of them - definitely enough for two or more. I ate a handful of them. Next, I got the Caramelised goat cheese salad with walnuts, crispy onion, cherry tomatoes, mango, and honey vinaigrette. What a great salad! I will be making this at home I loved it so much. And lastly, I got the Chilled salmorejo soup with Ibérico ham, hard-boiled egg, and basil. I loved that soup. It was so fresh and tasty. I thought about that soup the entire trip. On my second trip, we started with the Baked camembert with honey, pink pepper, and crusty bread. It was so good. A perfect start with creamy cheese, the crunch of peppercorns and the sweet honey. I chose the Cod loin with stewed Mediterranean vegetables and aïoli au gratin for dinner. It was excellent. The vegetables were stewed in tomatoes, the fish was tender and flavorful and the au gratin was a rich, creamy topper. My partner got the Oxtail braised in red wine with pureed potato. I don't ever remember having oxtail so I didn't know what to expect. It had a roast beef kind of texture with a brown gravy (not winey at all) atop mashed potatoes. It was different but we both liked it. For dessert we got the Nutella foam with banana ice cream and cookies which doesn't look very appetizing but is a layering of puddings. It was ok. Not exactly what I was expecting. My partner got the Textures of Chocolate: chocolate fondant, white chocolate sauce, brownie, dark chocolate ice cream and cocoa crumble. She had a similar experience. It wasn't exactly what she was expecting but it was a sweet ending. The service at Casa Carmen Platillos was excellent both times. I had the same server on both trips and she was great - very nice and efficient. This is a great, homemade food restaurant. I loved it.

My family came to the restaurant after a long day of flying/travel. The staff were very friendly…read moreand helpful. Restaurant was clean, trendy decor, and had a fun atmosphere. High chairs for my 2 young children were provided. Our food came out lukewarm. After reviewing the menu and tasting the food we ordered, my husband and I were confused about the concept of the restaurant- maybe because there's was too much fusion of cuisines on the menu? Our favorite part of the meal was the Carmen morena red house wine.

Can Cortada is a long metro ride to the northeastern edge of Barcelona next to the Collserola…read moremountains. It is situated in an old regal Catalan farmhouse. The highlight of the meal are the calçots, but the other Catalan dishes are also knockouts. The service is top notch as everyone is extremely eager to please, and won't hesitate to help you. Calçots amb Romesco: The calçots are so popular that I don't think they are even on the menu. Hold up, what exactly are calçots anyway? Calçots are large green onions that are longer than your arm. They are in season from November to April, so your time your trip accordingly. They are grilled over a wood fire and then served on a clay rooftop tile. The hostess knew we didn't know what we were doing, so she had a waiter provide a demonstration. Put on your bib and gloves. First, you have to hold the calçot by the green top. Next, you take your other hand and pull the blackened outer layer downward. Vertically dip the calçot into the orange romesco sauce and then lower the calçot into your mouth and take a bite. Each order has about 20 calçots, so you will have time to practice through repetition. The core is juicy, soft, and creamy with a really mild subtle onion flavor. The romesco sauce is composed of tomatoes, red bell peppers, almonds, hazelnuts, and garlic. The sauce is so delicious with the calçots that you want to hoard it for the other dishes. If you do this correctly, there will be charcoal and romesco stains everywhere. Escalivada: Another Catalan favorite is escalivada, which are long slices of red bell peppers and eggplants with olive oil, garlic, and salt that are grilled in the embers of a wood fire. The vegetables are silky smooth and soft from slow cooking. There is also a small round of soft crumbly goat's milk cheese that has been brûléed on top for a nice sharp contrast of flavors. Butifarra de la Garriga: Catalan pork sausage is grilled and served with tender white beans, garlic, and parsley. It is a really simple dish, but it is extremely comforting and delicious. Canelones de Carne Tradicionales Gratinados: In a cast-iron pan, the crepes are filled with shredded pork and rolled up into a cannelloni shape covered with a bechamel sauce and topped with cheese before being heated. The sauce is rich, buttery, and cheesy. Catalan cuisine is now one of all-time favorite cuisines and Can Cortada may be one of the best places to sample it.

What an amazing restaurant! Beautiful structure, amazing service and delicious food. The treatment…read morewe received since we stepped in the door until our taxi arrived to pick us up was royal. From the the bread with garlic and tomatoes to the black rice and the veal, it was all amazing.

Great selection, consistent quality, and clean atmosphere. Come for pintxos and drinks, but don't…read morehesitate to order a dish or two. Sagardi group seemed to have expanded, both in Barcelona and internationally, but the quality remains as it was - consistent, tasty, and various.

This is the alter ego of Irati. The menu looks the same so I don't know why there are two. I had…read morethe famous steak a couple of times. Both were very good. The way they prepare it is different from the US steakhouses. Always bone in steaks. The quality of meat is superb if you go for the more expensive aged version. Highly recommended. I have also had grilled whole fish. What can be improved are the appetizers and side dishes. Overall, a great basque restaurant.