Pla and other Barcelona, Spain Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Name: Pla

This place was gothic, mysterious and spookily empty when we stumbled in, starving at 9pm. By 11pm, the place was PACKED. Oh, and the waiter sat down at our table to take our order which was a cute touch :) The food is a little japanese, a little mediterranean and a lot fabulous. Truly the best meal I've ever eaten. From the salads that were too delicious to be salads, to the divine meat main course to the delightful desserts, this is a menu to be savoured. Go, wear your most Morticia Adams outfit and be empty enough for all three courses - or you'll just end up wanting more!

Favorite Dish: It had to be the divine salad starter - it was just so gorgeous. There wasn't enough though!

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Theme: Eclectic/International
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: 93 412 65 52
Address: C/Bellafilla 5, Barri Gotic
Directions: in the Gothic Quarter down a little side street! Use Metro Jaume

Restaurant Name: Taxidermista

A nice, varied menu (something for everyone) on a beautiful square with outdoor tables. Choose here rather than the ferociously popular (and queued!) Les Quinze Nits next door - you won't regret it. This place has nicer food for only a little more money and it's got a really interesting history. Plus you can laugh at the people queueing for Nits as you eat. Nice wine too :)

Favorite Dish: The goat's cheese starter... just a great salad!

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Theme: Local
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: 93 412 45 36
Address: Plaýa Reial 8, Barri Gotic
Directions: in this big square just off the Ramblas, next to Les Quinze Nits. Use the Metro Liceu...

Restaurant Name: Les Quatre Gats

More of a cafe than a restaurant, this place is interesting because Picasso and other bohemian-types used to come here. The imitation artwork on the walls is testimony to that to give you that arty feeling. There's some cool tiling that the maitre d man was gesturing to too, so maybe it's important too! Sit with a coffee and imagine the great man sitting here too, having some ale with his artist pals.
Oh, and be sure to visit the toilets! The tilework is stunning.

Favorite Dish: I'm not even sure this place sells food! It's more about the history.

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Theme: Pub/Brewery
Comparison: about average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Address: Carrer Montsió 3-bis
Directions: off the Passeig de Gracia