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Area:
Born & Sant Pere
Price:
expensive
Address:
Plaça de les Olles 8, Born
Info:
(93 310 79 61). Metro Barceloneta.
Open 8-11.45pm Mon; 1.30-4pm, 8-11.45pm Tue-Sat. Closed Aug. Seafood tapas.

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Cal Pep

Plaça de les Olles 8, Born

Cal Pep is always packed: get here early for the coveted seats at the front. There is a cosy dining room at the back, but it’s a shame to miss the show behind the bar. Neophytes are steered towards the trifásico – a mélange of fried whitebait, squid rings and shrimp. Other favourites are the exquisite little tallarines (wedge clams), and botifarra sausage with beans.

      

4 Comments

  • Spiv said...
    Be prepared to wait and then pay a fortune for some pretty good food. Posted on Apr 29 2008 08:06
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  • pet said...
    Overrated I feel. The quality of the food isn't as good as it could be. it makes up for it with loads of charm .but watch your wallet. Posted on Apr 03 2008 09:57
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  • Battlo said...
    Cal Pep is fabulous - but not if you want tourist comfort and steak and chips. Don't sit out the back, queue to sit at the bar and trust the waitors! We ate five courses and a bootle of wine for around 40 euros each. If you are willing to blend into the background you will be ignored. Speak, be ready to try a little spanish and you will have fun. Live a little ... Posted on Jun 06 2007 20:49
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  • Gaudi said...
    I guess if don't live in BCN you might be impressed by this place. It's really all about fresh ingredients here- nothing in terms of creativity. Watch out sitting in the back- they don't offer a menu (even though I know they have one) A common trick in BCN is for the slick waiter to say he'll take care of your ordering- a little gamba here, a bit of calcot there. Next thing you know you're paying 70 euros for a medium plate of shrimp (yes, it happened to us) Lesson: Always ask how much it costs unless you just don't care about money.... Posted on Apr 14 2007 18:20
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