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Tapas 24vsalkimia
Both establishments are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Alkimia is preferred by most reviewers compared to Tapas 24. Alkimia ranks #5 in Barcelona with accolades from 11 reviewers like Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
Tapas 24
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
Michelin Guide
Time Out
Rough Guide
Frommer's
269 Diputacio, 08007 Barcelona
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Fodor's "Celebrity chef Carles Abellán's irrepressibly creative Comerç 24 has been a hit for years, and his tapas emporium has followed suit." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Just off Passeig de Gracia, the city’s Art Nouveau shopping street, Tapaç 24 is great for a breakfast of bocadillos (sandwiches) and cafe con leche." Full review
Zagat4.3
"“Outsmart the locals” by going at an off-hour, and you might beat the “queue out the door” to savor a “tapas-tasting fantasy” at this “tiny”, “casual” Catalan “sister to Comerç 24.”" Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"This bar is located in a half-basement. It creates a contemporary atmosphere with two bars and walls decorated with mosaics." Full review
Time Out "Another nu-trad tapas bar focusing on excellent quality produce." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"There's a reassuringly traditional feel that's echoed in the menu - patatas bravas, Andalucian-style fried fish, meatballs, chorizo sausage and fried eggs."
Frommer's "Run by adventurous new-wave chef Carles Abellán, this is one of the city's newer and more interesting tapas bars." Full review
alkimia
Insight Guides Travel + Leisure Zagat Time Out Rough Guide Fodor's Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Gayot Frommer's
Ronda Sant Antoni, 41, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
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Insight Guides "Young chef Jordi Vilà is the alchemist in question, working wonders on ordinary Catalan dishes and converting them into something quite delicious."
Travel + Leisure "Chef and alchemist Jordi Vilà runs the kitchen at this Michelin one-starred restaurant in the Sagrada Familia district of Barcelona." Full review
Zagat4.2
"“Playful and whimsical” yet “dead serious about flavor profiles”, this “superb” Gràcia Catalan by chef Jordi Vilà beckons with “inventive” dishes." Full review
Time Out "Even before Alkimia was awarded its Michelin star it was notoriously tricky to get a table, and these days it hasn't got any easier." Full review
Rough Guide "Ask Barcelona foodies which is the best new-wave Catalan restaurant in town and once they've all stopped bickering, this is the one they'll probably plump for."
Fodor's "Chef Jordi Vilà is making news here with his inventive creations and tasting menus." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Somehow, Alkimia has managed to stay somewhat under the radar, despite it's Michelin-starred status—and so much the better." Full review
Gayot17.0
"Chef Jordi Vilà fuses colour, vibrance and texture to create contemporary Catalan cuisine." Full review
Frommer's "Chef Jordi Vila fashions himself an alchemist, transmuting base materials of Catalan cuisine into a kind of gastronomic gold...its lush environment now complements the extravagance of his food." Full review
