Barcelona

One of the most exclusive gourmet restaurants in Barcelona, ABaC, with its brilliant revisionist Catalan cooking by chef Jordi Cruz remains a firm favorite with local and visiting gourmands. — Travel + Leisure

Jordi Artal brings innovative Catalan cuisine to the fore in a space that stimulates all five senses. — Gayot

It features an attractive entrance hall and two delightfully laid-out dining rooms, both designed in a reasonably contemporary style. — Michelin Guide

A tiny, popular spot situated on a corner of Plaça de les Olles, Cal Pep serves Mediterranean tapas and larger dishes best shared. — goop

This emblematic house has re-created a delightful Belle Epoque-style setting. It has a dining room laid out on several floors where the table service is impeccable. — Michelin Guide

Alkimia boasts a striking design, with an avant-garde nod to the maritime world and a brand-new "unplugged" concept that complements its main gastronomic dining room. — Michelin Guide

This is a great tapas bar with the finest selection of cheeses in Barcelona. — Frommer's

The dishes are incredibly imaginative and made with tremendous precision, such as, for example, the already famous macaroni à la carbonara made with ham jelly. — Time Out

At star power of El Bulli’s former chef de cuisine Albert Raurich's latest opening, the setup is half the fun: you enter a traditional tapas bar (it’s actually new) in the Raval quarter. — Travel + Leisure

“The Fishermen”, a traditional Empordà-style restaurant, offers local specialities, including an array of blue fish dishes. — DK Eyewitness

The Mandarin Oriental in Barcelona has always been a good place to eat. — Travel + Leisure

Another nu-trad tapas bar focusing on excellent quality produce. — Time Out

Seafood seduction served in Barcelona’s old fisherman’s quarter since 1903. — Gayot

Blessed with two Michelin stars, Catalan chef Sergi Arola is a rising star of Spain's culinary world. — Frommer's

Opening its doors in 1836 to begin offering over 150 years of excellence, Restaurant de les 7 Portes is truly the most classic of Barcelona's eating places. — Michelin Guide

Minimalist decor and culinary aesthetics pair well here: steak tartare, peerless tuna belly, ham, chicken croquettes, and a by-the-glass wine list catalog with interesting discoveries. — Fodor's

In the popular Gràcia district. It has a charming bar at the entrance and the main room is on different levels with a profusion of wood and decorative touches with a maritime feel. — Michelin Guide

A favorite with Barcelona's creative crowd, this place is hung with pictures and engravings, some original, by Dalí and other prominent artists. — Fodor's

A superb tapas and platillos (small plates) emporium, this spot is just around the corner from the Liceu Opera House. — Fodor's