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ABaCvsEls Pescadors
Both restaurants are recommended by professionals. On balance, ABaC is the choice of most professionals compared to Els Pescadors. ABaC ranks #1 in Barcelona with endorsements from 15 sources including Jetsetter, The Infatuation and Zagat.
ABaC
Condé Nast Traveler
Concierge
Frommer's
Zagat
DK Eyewitness
Michelin Guide
Time Out
Gayot
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Avenida Tibidabo 1, 08022 Barcelona
From $167/night
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"The chic and intimate ABaC sits on the Tibidabo hill at the north end of the city, on a street lined with fantastic (and fantastical) modernist mansions." Full review
Concierge "Guests can partake of Cruz's singular cuisine: Options may include pigeon stuffed with foie gras and porcini mushrooms, milk-fed lamb infused with vanilla, and eel with Iberian ham ravioli."
Frommer's "This is the showcase of a personality chef, Xavier Pellicer, who creates a self-termed cuisine d'auteur, meaning a menu of completely original dishes." Full review
Zagat4.3
"“Exceptional”, “imaginative” food by chef Jordi Cruz dazzles diners at this “unique” upper Sant Gervasi Catalan with a “chic”, “tranquil” hotel setting." Full review
DK Eyewitness "At the foot of Tibidabo mountain, Abac offers French-Mediterranean cuisine prepared by award-winning chef, Xavier Pellicer."
Michelin Guide3 Stars
"A memorable gastronomic experience awaits at Abac, which occupies a contemporary building in the upper section of the city." Full review
Time Out "Jordi Cruz has regained Àbac’s second Michelin star, making his restaurant once again the essential haute cuisine establishment in Barcelona." Full review
Gayot16.0
"Chef Jordi Cruz serves contemporary cuisine in an oasis of peace and tranquility in Zona Alta." Full review
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Fodor's "The tasting menu is the only reasonable choice here: trust this chef to give you the best he has." Full review
Jetsetter "Want to experience Barcelona's avant-garde food scene first-hand? Check into ABaC Restaurant & Hotel." Full review
Els Pescadors Fodor's Zagat DK Eyewitness Michelin Guide Time Out
Rough Guide Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
On the Grid
The Infatuation Show All Reviews
Placa Prim 1, 08005 Barcelona
From $0/night
Fodor's "This handsome late-19th-century bistro-style dining room has a lovely terrace on a little square shaded by immense ficus trees." Full review
Zagat4.3
"“They really know how to cook fish” at this “first-class” Poblenou seafooder providing “perfect” preparations with International “variety” in a “quiet place outside of the tourist trail.”" Full review
DK Eyewitness "“The Fishermen”, a traditional Empordà-style restaurant, offers local specialities, including an array of blue fish dishes."
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"This restaurant has three dining rooms, one in early-20C cafe style and two with a more modern decor." Full review
Time Out "This was an old bar in the port district of Taulat that members of Els Joglars actors’ troupe bought and cleaned up some 40 years ago." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"The best top-class fish restaurant in Barcelona? It's a tough call, but many would choose this hideaway place in a pretty square."
Condé Nast Traveler "Fish is, naturally enough, the cornerstone of the menu and contacts with local fishermen ensure that quality and freshness are second to none. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "This is simply the best restaurant in Barcelona when it comes to fish." Full review
On the Grid "Although they present a contrast, they both reflect the values of the establishment, which we would define quite simply as pure quality. " Full review
The Infatuation "Els Pescadors will set you back a few Euros, but this is the king of traditional and delicious Catalan seafood." Full review
