Three nights in Barcelona beginning tomorrow.
Where to go for great tapas ? We are staying in Born area. Many thanks, in advance!
Robert
Posted by
Aurora, Il, USA
198 posts
So, there's this show on PBS called "I'll Have What Phil's Having". He was in Barcelona on a quest for the best tapas. Watch if you can, but at least take a look at the links to the restaurants he went to. We're going in May, and we're drooling already!
Also, check out this thread from LTH Forum, a Chicago-based foodie site. You can search the site for other threads on Barcelona.
Not tapas, but set lunches are discussed in this article from the Guardian. BTW, the Guardian has a great travel section, and a great food section, too.
Posted by
Colorado Mountains, USA
7937 posts
Hi Robert - we were in Barcelona in early November 2 years ago, and went to Tickets (www.ticketsbar.es), but had made reservations several weeks in advance, as it's extremely popular. One of the principals is the brother of renowned chef Ferran Adrià, and the tapas are on another level above ordinary.
Thought I'd throw this in, although 2 or 3 days notice might not be enough to get in. ¡Buen apetito!
Posted by
Barcelona (Catalonia)
3071 posts
Tickets requires minimum 2 months in advance :((
Posted by
Brisbane, Australia
7175 posts
Near the Picasso Museum you will find Tapeo.
Small. so get there earlier. Amazing food. Great people. Fantastic prices.
http://www.tapeoborn.cat/
Posted by
Myrtle Beach, USA
12313 posts
Maybe too late, but my favorite is a place call Xampanyet, Carrer de Montcada, 22, 08003 Barcelona.
It's not fancy but I felt it was authentic. I liked the atmosphere and prices better than most places we tried, which were either very chic bars or chain restaurants.
Posted by
Brisbane, Australia
7175 posts
Yes, Carrer de Montcada is a hot spot for tapas.
Posted by
24 posts
I'm wasn't a big tapas fan. It all tastes same. I even tried Xampanyet that someone recommended. So-so. Then I discovered Basque style tapas in Barcelona. I very highly recommend Irati Taverna Basca.
Posted by
Brisbane, Australia
7175 posts
smithee, sounds like you had too many peppers stuffed with tuna, and similar.
Posted by
Tel Aviv
15784 posts
I've been watching this thread for my upcoming week in Barcelona (March). I just looked at Irati's website and found it's the same as Orio (across the street from the Santa Caterina market). I went to Orio on a tapas tour and it was so good I went back. At Orio, there's plenty of seating (stools at long tables). At the bottom of the website there are links to several other places . . .