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My last dinner in BCN, a new friend I made while I was there took me to this little restaurant. It's in a small courtyard, in front of an old church. One reason we're eating here was because of the Sant Joan celebration that was scheduled to happen after dark at this plaza. Needless to say it was packed. Somehow (I'm sure having a local who could speak the language) we managed to get a prime table outside. The menu offered a mix of tapas (or raciones). They have it in English (with funny sayings as menu subtitles). The waiter actually spoke English very well, but I let my friend did the ordering. I wanted to try the bombas (which is a bigger rounder version of a croquette) and it arrived covered in an aioli sauce and topped with a red pepper hot sauce. It was good, but nothing too extraordinary. However, the fried small fish (served in a paper cone) WAS the simpliest yet tastiest treat. It's like popcorn, but of fish. It's just crunchy enough, but not overly breaded or greasy. The fish was not at all fishy. The light salt made it a perfect snack, and it tasted good even after it got cold. The grilled shrimps (5 to an order for about 15 Euro) were DIVINE. PLEASE if you are not the type that suck the heads and all the juices, order something else. Because these shrimps didn't get burnt to death in vein. The freshness was in every molecule of the shrimp goodness. They were on the undercooked side; it was done that way because nothing ruins seafood faster than overcooking them. The last dish was grilled octopus. After eating the shrimps, this dish was a little underwhelmed. It was fresh and good but it lacked seasoning. Between the 2 of us, and 2 glasses of cava, the bill came to 48 Euros... not too shabby. Overall the atmosphere and the food quality and service were all great. And I know it's not fair, but the Sant Joan Devil Dance performance literally escalated this dining experience into one of the most memorable moments in my life.
Family-run tapas bar in the church square of the old fisherman's district. Third-generation chef Jaume runs the kitchen, and he faithfully serves his mother's famous bomba recipe. We got those, grilled sardines, salad and tortilla (all good) while we waited for a table at Can Majo.
Phone stollen out of my Amazon Package by the employees. When I arrived in the bar, one employee was playing with my package. After I opened it I found that thing (see picture) Employees first claimed that only the boss has access to the video camera. Later when I came with the police, the employees claimed that the camera is fake.
3 years ago
So while in Barcelona, I had a free day to roam around the area and look for something good to eat. When in doubt, ask the hotel. So I asked Carlos at the front desk of the Hotel Arts Barcelona, and I said I was looking for a good mid range tapas place in the area that only focused on food, decor was not that important to me. He said, "Oh I got a place that you will like and it's where the locals eat." (Also picture Carlos very enthusiastic, well spoken with a Spanish accent, if that paints a better picture) So I said Perfect!! He called, made a reservation for me and gave me a hotel card that he wrote the address and phone number of the restaurant. Boy was that a great recommendation. It was also a short 15 minute walk, but that was great for the digestion afterwards because I was stuffed. I was also directed to two specific people at the restaurant, I think it was that they both spoke English and they would be able to take care of me and my uncle better. Also, it was a major attraction that there is a 80 year old grandmother whizzing through the kitchen. She was making the pan con tomate and other items. Just watching her make the dishes was amazing in itself! She seemed so strong and vibrant and we had to take a picture with her. She was more than happy to get out of the kitchen and join us. She was fantastic. The food: Albondigas guisadas con Calamar- stewed meatballs with squid. I liked this dish, it was a very warm and hearty dish. The meatballs paired well with the squid, this and a nice crusty bread in the winter would be perfect. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=vvHmLKruo6IFXcXQnmDcKQ&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Pescado Frito Con Paperina- fried anchovies. So when this dish dropped, I was kinda underwhelmed since it looked so basic. I was very wrong. The dish was so good, woulda been the perfect side to watching a movie. They really are a perfect, crunchy little bite of fish and the fish didn't have a strong off putting fish taste either. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=c9E_UDo110qXRXiQI8p-2Q&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Stewed Oxtail Parmentier- This was a no forked needed tender piece of oxtail. It was like butt- ah! It was braised oxtail with a cream sauce. SO good!! http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=qofU8iqz9Y-d_7nI0nHItg&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Fried egg with potatoes, Iberian ham and Manchego Cheese- this dish is something very similar I had at Casa Mono in NYC. Casa Mono instead use mojama and truffle oil but everything else is the same. The fried runny egg makes a sauce for the ham, manchego and potatoes and pairs everything together perfectly. The saltiness of the ham and cheese, with the crunch of the potatoes and softness of the running egg was well matched. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ox0OXbxRG8keN7x8GYh0hg&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Pan con Tomate- Bread with tomato, olive oil and salt. This is kinda a staple in the tapas world. It's so basic and boring but it's a must order. The crusty bread and the sweetness of the brushed tomato is excellent. It really is a must. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ST4UGmzLRl0Cl9fcToNHzQ&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Assortment of pork- It's pretty much a pork charcuterie and oh was it good. The ham was excellent as was the salami and chorizo. This with the Pan Con Tomate was awesome. Pork in Spain is the way to go. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/l-%C3%B2stia-barcelona?select=jRw5xX7qoYy2AL5vXv_SHA#jRw5xX7qoYy2AL5vXv_SHA read more
8 years ago
Awesome spot! Everything we had was great but the pan con tomate is the best we've had so far in Barcelona! read more
My last dinner in BCN, a new friend I made while I was there took me to this little restaurant. It's in a small courtyard, in front of an old church. One reason we're eating here was because of the Sant Joan celebration that was scheduled to happen after dark at this plaza. Needless to say it was packed. Somehow (I'm sure having a local who could speak the language) we managed to get a prime table outside. The menu offered a mix of tapas (or raciones). They have it in English (with funny sayings as menu subtitles). The waiter actually spoke English very well, but I let my friend did the ordering. I wanted to try the bombas (which is a bigger rounder version of a croquette) and it arrived covered in an aioli sauce and topped with a red pepper hot sauce. It was good, but nothing too extraordinary. However, the fried small fish (served in a paper cone) WAS the simpliest yet tastiest treat. It's like popcorn, but of fish. It's just crunchy enough, but not overly breaded or greasy. The fish was not at all fishy. The light salt made it a perfect snack, and it tasted good even after it got cold. The grilled shrimps (5 to an order for about 15 Euro) were DIVINE. PLEASE if you are not the type that suck the heads and all the juices, order something else. Because these shrimps didn't get burnt to death in vein. The freshness was in every molecule of the shrimp goodness. They were on the undercooked side; it was done that way because nothing ruins seafood faster than overcooking them. The last dish was grilled octopus. After eating the shrimps, this dish was a little underwhelmed. It was fresh and good but it lacked seasoning. Between the 2 of us, and 2 glasses of cava, the bill came to 48 Euros... not too shabby. Overall the atmosphere and the food quality and service were all great. And I know it's not fair, but the Sant Joan Devil Dance performance literally escalated this dining experience into one of the most memorable moments in my life. read more
Family-run tapas bar in the church square of the old fisherman's district. Third-generation chef Jaume runs the kitchen, and he faithfully serves his mother's famous bomba recipe. We got those, grilled sardines, salad and tortilla (all good) while we waited for a table at Can Majo. read more
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Phone stollen out of my Amazon Package by the employees. When I arrived in the bar, one employee was playing with my package. After I opened it I found that thing (see picture) Employees first claimed that only the boss has access to the video camera. Later when I came with the police, the employees claimed that the camera is fake. read more
5 years ago
11 years ago
Great ambience! Dynamic staff! We just stopped and sat at the bar to enjoy an amazing glass of sangria! We'll be back for a meal next time! Gracias!!! read more
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