Dining In Barcelona

I probably ate more than i should in Barcelona, but with fresh food like this, how could i resist!?! Since Barcelona is very much a tourist city, most of the restaurants are probably catered to the foreigners' taste, thus losing it's authenticity. One way to identify good local restaurants from commercialised tourist restaurants is to listen to the customers around you. If everyone around you including the waiters are speaking fluent english... then you're probably in the wrong place. I always ask local people for suggestions then go online to do a bit more research. 

Out of the many restaurants and cafes i have tried in Barcelona, these three are the only ones i would really recommend based on price, freshness and authenticity. Although they are no fine dining, it really is food made from the heart. It's all about the detail and surprises that you get  now and again.

ATN in Barri Gotic. Modernised spanish food served in a clean, contemporary environment. The weather was lovely so we decided to sit outside to soak up the sun. It was only lunch time so i ordered a few light tapas snacks to keep me going before afternoon tea time. The cold soup was refreshing and so tasty. The crispy crouton topped with cheese gave the soup another dimension. My other favourite was the Adulucian inspired Paella. 

Ra restaurant in El Raval. Situated in the trendy area of El Raval and a two minutes walk from Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barclona... it is the perfect restaurant to visit after appreciating some fantastic art. It is not often that i miss out taking photos of the food i eat, but this time i got too excited and completely forgot to document the fantastic food. The restaurant is full with local people, not even the waitress spoke english. The food was fusion European with Asian and Mediterranean. The place is quite bohemian and was popular with trendy fashionistas, young professionals and quirky looking couples. Another plus is that many trendy bars are also in the neighbourhood, so complete your night with a few cocktails!

Papitu in Le Boqueria. If you want fast, simple and local food, this is the place to be. Enjoy the sun whilst eating some local 'feel good' food! A slice of the  iconic Tortilla Espanola and a nice cup of caffe con leche kick started my day with joy!