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Ca l'isidrevsDos Palillos
Both establishments are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Dos Palillos is the choice of most reviewers compared to Ca l'isidre. Dos Palillos scores 89 with endorsements from 10 publications including goop, Zagat and Travel + Leisure.
Ca l'isidre
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
Zagat
Frommer's
Carrer De les Flors 12, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona
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Fodor's "A favorite with Barcelona's creative crowd, this place is hung with pictures and engravings, some original, by Dalí and other prominent artists." Full review
Lonely Planet "Lurking in an unappealing backstreet off El Raval, Ca L’Isidre is an old-world gem. Immaculately kept dining areas stretch away from the entrance, dominated by warm timber and tiles." Full review
Gayot "Market-fresh delicacies." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Picasso, Tapiès and even Woody Allen have dined on Catalan fare at this long-time artists’ hang-out."
Time Out "Catalan tradition combines with select market produce at this delightful spot in the Raval area." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The dining room is posh but comforting, and so is the menu. Market cooking at its very best, the food reflects the changing seasons as well as the grand tradition of rural Catalan cuisine." Full review
Zagat "Zagat reviews are compiled from individual user reviews. Zagat reviews are compiled from individual user reviews." Full review
Frommer's "Isidre Gironés and his wife Montserrat have been serving market cuisine with a seafood emphasis at this El Raval restaurant since 1970" Full review
Dos Palillos Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Zagat Time Out
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
goop Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Frommer's
Elisabets 9, 08002 Barcelona
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Fodor's "Albert Raurich has opened an Asian fusion restaurant with a Spanish-Mediterranean touch—and garnered a Michelin star for it." Full review
Travel + Leisure "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." Full review
Zagat4.2
"“Inspired, Japanese-influenced” dishes “dazzle” at this “amazing Asian fusion” standout by chef-owner Albert Raurich (an El Bulli alum) in the arty Raval." Full review
Time Out "Albert Raurich creatively demonstrates the close links between Asian and Spanish tapas, and at such a high level of quality and innovation that it earned the restaurant its first Michelin star." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"Flag-waver for Asian fusion tapas is this hipster hangout, which offers a la carte dim sum in the front galley bar."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"A highly original dining option both for its unique "show cooking" concept and its culinary philosophy." Full review
goop "Dos Palillos has two bar areas—the Asian bar serves their tasting menu at dinner, and at the more casual-feeling tapas bar, it’s à la carte for lunch and dinner." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Bring your sense of adventure to this Spanish-Japanese fusion spot, with an unpredictable menu that both surprises and delights." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Based on Japanese, Chinese, and Southeast Asian cuisines, the fusion tapas at Dos Palillos are divine, so the tasting menu comes highly recommended (you'll want to make a reservation online or by phone)"
Barcelona Travel Guide
June 30, 2021
Frommer's "Pays homage to the chopsticks of Asian cuisine and the toothpicks of Spanish bar food...regulars swear by the combination of tempura vegetables with glasses of sherry." Full review
