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...

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...

Cast-iron pillars, etched mirrors and bucolic murals create an air of fading grandeur at Café de l'Opera, which now seems incongruous among the fast-food joints and tawdry...

A cosy tearoom, where first flush Darjeeling is approached with the reverence afforded to a Château d'Yquem. A range of leaves comes with tasting notes describing not only the...

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...

Although strictly speaking a tapas bar, with a wide range and a useful menu in English, the Cervecería has tried to fill a gap in the market by providing a reasonable selection...

The fluted columns, bronze nymphs, suspended globe lamps and wood panelling help El Gran replicate a classic Parisian vibe. The cornerstones of brasserie cuisine - onion soup,...

The only way to go at El Paraguayo, as with most South American restaurants, is to order a fat juicy steak, a bottle of good cheap house Rioja and a bowl of piping hot yucca...

A rare pocket of authenticity in the increasingly touristy Barri Gòtic, this traditional tapas bar is located in what were once medieval stables, and it doesn't seem to worry...

Dazzling in its design, Els Quatre Gats is an unmissable stop for those interested in Modernista architecture and indeed the art of the period, being the former regular meeting...

The essence of fin-de-siècle Barcelona, the 'Four Cats' was designed by Modernista heavyweight Puig i Cadafalch and patronised by the cultural glitterati of the era, most...

One of the more recent gelateries, Gelaaati! has built up a loyal following quickly, and with good reason. All its flavours are made on the premises every day, using natural...

Ginger manages to be all things to all punters: a swish art deco cocktail bar with comfortable buttercup yellow banquettes; purveyor of fine tapas and excellent wines, and,...

What used to be a slightly hippie tearoom in which dreadlocked students would sip masala chai and lassi while reminiscing about their trip to Rajasthan is now a slightly hippie...