When Rollie and I went to Barcelona the first time, this was the first restaurant we stepped foot in. This is located in Port Vell in the Barceloneta Neighborhood of Barcelona, right on the water. As you're walking through this boardwalk, you are BOMBARDED with salesman trying to convince you to visit their restaurant. Well, this restaurant didn't have anyone outside. I can see why though, the food was AMAZING. We had the Arroz Negro which is a Paella dish made with squid ink, the Cordero de Ternera which is a steak dish, and of course Pa amb Tomaquet which is just bread smeared with ripened tomatoes, olive oil and a bit of garlic. DELICIOUS!
One of my favorite restaurants of Catatonia's Cuisine. Situated in the Plaza Reial, Rollie and I came across this jewel by accident back on our first trip in 2007. Ever since, we have made it a point to come here for dinner anytime we are in Barcelona. Beware though, you have to get there early (18:00h) or so in order to avoid the LOOOOOOOOOONG wait in line.
El Manu is literally a hole in the wall. The wait gets a bit crazy here, especially during the summer. It wasn't so much of a problem during the winter, but then again all of the English and Germans SWARM Barcelona during the summer to catch up on their so-called "tan". Once again, this is traditional cuisine of Catalonia, more of a homemade comfort food type of restaurant. Reasonably priced and another must visit when in Barcelona. This is located in the Barceloneta neighborhood of Barcelona.
Pa amb Tomaquet, which translates to Bread and Tomato, one of the simplest yet most DELICIOUS appetizers the Catalonians have brought forth. This here is served with some slices of delicious Manchego Cheese.
