"ABAC" is an uptown boutique hotel and a gourmet temple in one; the only choice you have is the tasting menu - although some changes and switches are allowed; chef "Xavier Pellicer" cooks and talks to all his guests; warm atmosphere; new location in the newly constructed pavilion in direct contact with the garden; for more gourmet try the small luxury restaurant "MOMENTS" at the newly opened "Mandarin Oriental Hotel" (Passeig de Gràcia, 38-40, +34 931 518 888) where chef Raul Balam - son of Michelin starred Carme Ruscelleda - puts you into a foodie heaven

"Same same but different" - like the ueber famous but too touristy tapas bar "CAL PEP" (Placa Olles 8, +34 93 310 7961, www.calpep.com); if you like to try something new head to cozy "BAR MUT" located close to the "Avinguda Diagonal"; a great tavern with antique decor and a cool crowd offering great aperitifs, plates of seafood and an excellent seasonal menu as well a wide selection of over 200 wines; hangout of the young and beautiful Barcelona in-crowd; go early!

Great Argentinean steak for all meat lovers within walking distance of the "Placa de Catalunya"; from the outside the restaurant looks nothing special but ones entering you find yourself in a relaxing and warm atmosphere; The food is top quality and very flavorsome

Great Argentinean steak for all meat lovers within walking distance of the "Placa de Catalunya"; from the outside the restaurant looks nothing special but ones entering you find yourself in a relaxing and warm atmosphere; The food is top quality and very flavorsome

A secret gem…best tapas in Barcelona; known for their montaditos composted of "conservas" (canned and preserved food)