Even before Alkimia was awarded its Michelin star it was notoriously tricky to get a table. Chef Jordi Vilà is hugely respected, and turns out complex dishes that play with...

Artkuisine's French credentials do not leap out sporting berets and strings of onions. Instead, they make themselves known in other, more subtle ways: the buttermilk Regency...

Celta's unapologetically '60s interior is fiercely lit, noisy and not recommended for anyone feeling a bit rough. It is, however, one of the more authentic experiences to be...

Deck-shod yachties and monied locals stroll by all day, oblivious to this unassuming little bar and its sunny terrace overlooking the port. In fact, nobody seems to notice it;...

Bar Mut has an ineffably Gallic feel, with its etched glass, bronze fittings, chanteuses on the sound system, and Paris prices. The tapas are undeniably superior, however: try...

Just inside the entrance, on the right-hand side, of the Boqueria, is this essential market bar, run by Juanito, one of the city's best-loved figures. In the early morning the...

Since opening in 1995, this mall, office and leisure centre has become a focus of local life. There's a seven-screen cinema (foreign films are mostly dubbed into Spanish) and...

A peerless spot for alfresco seaside dining, with tiered wooden decking and ancient olive trees. Bestial's dining room is also a stylish affair, with black-clad waiters...

A tranquil, elegant space with beige minimalist decor, and a display of cookbooks. From Bocuse to Bourdain, they are all for sale, and their various influences collide in the...

A smoky but likeable old family bodega with a faded, peeling charm, barrels on the wall and rows of dusty bottles. Manolo specialises not only in reasonably priced wine, but in...

The speciality at this vast Galician restaurant is seafood in every shape and form, served with military precision by a fleet of nautically clad waiters. The sole cooked in...

An assured approach to the classics of Catalan cuisine, combined with the sunny terrace tables on the pretty Plaça Sant Just, make this one of the best-value restaurants...

As much tapas bar as restaurant, 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 rambling dining rooms at the 'house of teaspoons' have been packing 'em in since 1786. The secret to this restaurant's longevity is a straightforward one: honest, hearty...