Set along Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona, Oria Restaurant is set in Monument Hotel. This one-Michelin starred restaurant is headed by the renowned chef Martín Berasategui. Their menu includes dishes that are inspired by the cuisines from the Basque County and the Mediterranean region. This restaurant also features a wine cellar that is home to a fantastic selection of flavorful wines that pair well with their dishes. This cozy restaurant is a great place to visit with friends and colleagues in the area.
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.
This tastefully done-up restaurant is a typical neighborhood favorite. Its warmth and inviting atmosphere can be attributed to the fact that it is a family-run establishment. Known for its tasting menu that offers a variety of platillos, or "very small portions," it makes for a great first date. The décor at Con Gracia is elegant in its simplicity, and the exotic fusion dishes such as Foie Gras and Miso Soup with Truffle Oil, and house specials like the Iranian Caviar never cease to please. The wines are a little pricey, but complement the food perfectly.
When in Spain, do as the trendy Spaniards do! Cinc Sentits is an elegant restaurant that appeals to all your senses, with the profusion of flavors, aromas and the colorful look, living up to the meaning of its name, "five senses." Chef Jordi Artal tempts you with creatively modern Catalan cuisine featuring delicious appetizers like Valdeón Salad (with caramelized apple, candied walnuts, mesclun, walnut oil) and entrees like Iberian Suckling Pig, among many more. Mouthwatering desserts provide a perfect end to the meal. If choosing gets too difficult, go in for the Tasting Menu, comprised of their signature dishes. Come and enjoy an interesting meal in one of Barcelona's most famous neighborhoods!