Barcelona is a true gastronomic capital of Europe. However, difficult for a layperson to navigate between the “bodegas”, the “taverns” and “Marisqueria, not counting late hours of the meals and the enormous variety of dishes. A quick tour of local specialties and essential contacts.
Tapas
In Barcelona, all bars serve tapas. These are small portions, the portion billed. They are often eaten standing or leaning on the bar over a beer.
Among the specialties, the pa amb tomaquet (tomato bread) accompanied by pickled vegetables, the amanides (salads) with rice, peppers, olive portions of Bacall (cod), shares of tortilla (omelette ).
The pintxos
Served in many trendy bars, tapas are the pintxos new version, which often appear as small sofas drilled a small toothpick. Hot or cold, they arrive at the bar on large trays, each of which is to be used. Once satisfied, you pay the bill yourself by announcing the number of pintxos consumed!
Reviews
Pinotxo (in the Old City) in the wonderful Boqueria market, stands one of the most popular tapas restaurant, so much so that his boss and dedication sells a book on the history of the bar. If the line is long to reach the large counter stools, because the chef will offer an excellent cuisine based on seafood
Sagardi (in the Barri Gotic): this bar is a favorite stop Basque of regular customers. His long reception counter, lunch and dinner, various kinds of pintxos. We recommend you water them a refreshing glass of cider well served in a large barrel.
Catalan specialties
Barcelona cooking mixture salty and sweet, honey, cinnamon, nuts, olive oil, garlic. There are meat and processed meats (Iberian ham are delicious), but it’s often the sea is in the spotlight. Do not leave Barcelona without having to taste the paella Catalan (based on seafood) and the famous Catalan cream.
Where to eat
Los Toreros (in the Old City): This inexpensive restaurant is located in a small alley close to the Rambla. The decor is completely dedicated to bullfighting. Here the plates are plentiful and tourists rub shoulders with the young Barcelona.
The Vinateria del Call (old city) in a street removed, Catalonia traditional and cheerful can be found in this restaurant with a rustic design. The servers will advise French on the multitude of dishes: local cuisine, charcuterie, cheese. The restaurant has a wide range of wines that will satisfy fans.