Barcelona Restaurant Tips by Lemonita

Restaurant Name: El Rey de la Gamba

We were first attracted to this restaurant because of the number of people eating here (compared to other nearby restaurants).

The ambience was nice : it was relaxing and you feel completely at ease there.

Favorite Dish: I shared a parillada with my Mom. It's a platter of grilled seafood and in this restaurant, it was a portion for two people.

I wished I had taken a picture of it because the platter of seafood really would have made everyone hungry. It looked delicious and it WAS delicious !
We had fish, shrimps, mussels, etc..
All this for around 33 euros !

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Theme: Seafood
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: Around 64-66 Passeig Joan de Borbo

Restaurant Name: Txapela

Txapela serves some kind of "tapas" from basque country.
On the menu, you have the picture with the explanation of all the 51 kinds of montalitos. Some are hot, cold, canapes or skewer like.

It was fun when we ordered. We listed the number of montalitos we wanted (no.2, 6 etc.). The montalitos then come at once, meaning that all are mixed up and since we were 6 people, it was funny because we had to look at the pictures on the menu to find the ones we ordered for ourself. Usually, if you order 6 montalitos per person, I think it would be enough for a lunch.

Favorite Dish: My favorite is no.12. It's a skewer with two shrimps, a piece of bacon and a mushroom. Delicious !

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Theme: Other
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: Passeig de Gracia, towards Plaça Catalunya
Directions: If you go from Plaça Catalunya, walk on Passeig de Gracia, on the left side. You'll see Txapela after 5 minutes of walking.

Restaurant Name: La Fonda

La Fonda is situated in the Olympic Port, alongside tons of restaurants by the pier.
The environment is very nice, especially if you eat on the terrace.

Favorite Dish: I had a parrillada (grilled seafood) because I really enjoyed eating it in another restaurant.

I thought the portion was a bit smaller but it was pretty good though.

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Theme: Seafood
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Directions: Olympic Port. When facing the sea, walk to your right, until the end. Go down the stairs and you'll see a lot of restaurants and a nightclub.