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Best Local Cuisine in Barcelona

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Ca l'Isidre is a traditional restaurant that serves modern versions of typical Catalan dishes. A loyal clientele of regulars continues to come back for favorites such as monkfish stew with clams and potatoes, grilled duck liver with caramelized tangerines and veal tripes with chickpeas. The owners are seasoned professionals who offer an excellent list of wines with an emphasis on Catalonia and Rioja as producers. You'll find the walls decorated with old photographs, lithographs and paintings by well-known Catalan artists like Guinovart and Cuixart, showing Barcelona as it used to be.

Smack bang in the middle of the bustling Boqueria market lies this small tapas bar. A favorite among the locals, El Quim de la Boqueria is known for its fabulous Catalonian breakfast offerings. Mouth-watering fare like Tortillas, Sautéed Squid (with garlic, olive oil and eggs), Lamb Strips (in dark beer) and lots more are available at reasonable prices. So grab one of the available seats and enjoy your drink with Chef Joaquin Márquez Durán's delicious offerings.

El Xampanyet is one of the city's liveliest tapas bars, and it has been serving some fabulous cavas, fresh cider, anchovies and tapas since the 1930s. Located close to the world-famous Picasso Museum, this place draws a huge number of tourists, who simply adore the lovely atmosphere, the colorful decor and the friendly staff.

Run by José Monje, this immensely-popular restaurant serves a wonderful range of signature dishes that are carefully-crafted the real Catalan way. Its immaculate reputation has transformed it into a firm favorite among the city's rich and famous. Some of the restaurant's main features include an extensive wine list, a wood-fired oven, top-end service, and a special four-course menu that changes each and every day. Decorated in the modernist style, you'll feel cushioned from the hustle and bustle outside in this exclusive and elegant setting. Guests can also reserve a private dining area if they wish to experience an intimate dining experience.

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Chef Ruscadella has been awarded a total of five Michelin stars for her exquisite cuisine in previous restaurants, more than any other female chef. She takes her unique take on Spanish cuisine to this beautiful restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental. Diners can enjoy the beautifully lit space inside, or if the weather is good, enjoy their meal on the terrace. The food is a mix of unexpected flavor combinations that manages to be restrained and allow the flavors to speak for themselves. Desserts are an event on their own - in order to enjoy them best, diner should order them at the beginning of the meal and save plenty of room for them.

O Meu Lar treats you to an unrivaled experience of Galician cuisine. Its Galician culture-inspired interiors, coupled with its friendly staff and warm atmosphere sets the place up brilliantly for an enjoyable meal with friends and family. Through the use of traditional recipes and imported ingredients, chefs at this restaurant manage to replicate the original flavor of the dishes, albeit with a hint of modern influences. Do try the special aged beef sirloin, veal churrasco and lamb shoulder, for a shot at something different yet divine.

This oceanfront restaurant on the beach is among the best places in town for paella. Opened in 1992, El Xiringuito Escriba specializes in this Spanish rice dish where seafood plays a key role. They also have tapas and entrees for those not in the mood for their rice dishes. Their seasonal menu is laden with delicious goodness. They also have meat variations and vegetarians also have good options. Their aromatic paellas will surely please any palate. Don't miss their desserts as they are equally enticing. Savor your meal with sound of waves crashing in.

Petit Comité is a great place to come if you want to experience traditional Catalan cuisine. In addition to focusing on preserving culinary tradition in every detail of their dishes, they are also dedicated to recreating "lost" Catalan dishes and bringing them back to life. Some favorite dishes include Iberian Ham with Toasts, Cod Catalan Style and Catalan Custard. The warm and welcoming interiors make this a pleasant place to try out a real taste of Catalunya.

This charming Barcelona eatery is decorated with rich wood details exuding a warm atmosphere and seems to always be buzzing with activity. They offer the simple and popular kind of cuisine in the colorful bar area: Pintxos (Basque tapas) and Montaditos (bread with tapas on top) filled peppers, Croquettes and Cod Tortilla. The back of the restaurant features long dining tables for and more complex menus with Basque cuisine for those looking to stay awhile. Their desserts are wonderful, especially the Mil Hojas De Manzana (apple pastry).

A revered culinary establishment of the city, Senyor Parellada celebrates Catalan cuisine. Gracefully decorated, the restaurant's interior is a tribute to the place's colonial roots. Furnished to entertain larger parties, the hotel's courtyard is filled with an amber hue emanating from august chandeliers that accentuate the exquisite art adorning every wall. The menu replicates the grace of the decor through quintessential dishes served with thoughtfulness. Fresh from the ocean, the seafood-laden paella is a must try here closely followed by the meaty duck breast or pork cheek.

Opened in 1786, check out the walls, adorned with documents, photos, and paintings that record its long and illustrious history and that immortalize the famous guests they've served over the years. As for the food, it is entirely homemade, traditional Catalan fare, like cannelloni, Spanish tortilla, meatballs with cuttlefish, duck with plums, and fried cod in generous portions. The restaurant fills up every day with regulars and curious tourists alike.

This eatery has been in business since 1836 and has built up a loyal clientele that always packs the place. It serves traditional Catalan cuisine, with a few good ideas from Cantabria and Galicia thrown in. Try the Mixed Steamed Vegetables or Butifarra Amb Mongetes (sausage with beans). Follow that with one of their famous rice dishes, such as Arròs A Banda (like a two-course paella) or Arròs Negre (rice cooked in squid's ink).

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