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...

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...

An atmospheric little bar, with a high priority on the sourcing of its wine, hams and cheeses, and excellent home-made dishes, including a delicious fig ice-cream. Despite the...

The staggering success of the Quinze Nits enterprise (there are now countless branches here in Barcelona and now in Madrid, along with a handful of hotels) is down to one...

A cosy, modest space decorated with Japanese wall hangings and prints. Service is charming and friendly and the various set menus at lunchtime offer good value, featuring rice...

A welcoming space painted in tasteful shades of ochre and terracotta, with the obligatory trickling fountain, wooden carvings and wall-hung candles, but saved from eastern...

A cosy lunch restaurant in the heart of the Barri Gòtic. Aimed at office workers, it only serves a menú del día, which changes daily but might include a pumpkin soup or...

Old-school Castilian is a surprisingly uncommon look among Barcelona's restaurants, and the gingham tablecloths, oak barrels and cartwheels hung at Mesón Jesús are something of...

Still unchallenged in the Old City in its provision of a decent brunch, Milk's fry-ups, pancakes and smoothies have been extended to Saturday as well as Sunday (until 4pm). Its...