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Dos PalillosvsQuimet & Quimet
Both Dos Palillos and Quimet & Quimet are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Dos Palillos scores marginally better than Quimet & Quimet. Dos Palillos comes in at #8 in Barcelona with approval from 9 sources such as Rough Guide, Michelin Guide and goop.
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
Quimet & Quimet Frommer's Travel + Leisure
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C/Poeta Cabanyes 25, 08004 Barcelona
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Frommer's "This is a great tapas bar with the finest selection of cheeses in Barcelona." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The culinary principles here are simple: only the best quality ingredients are used here, and prepared with care and sophistication." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This tiny bodega has standing room only, but serves tasty tapas and wonderful wines."
Time Out "Packed to the rafters with dusty bottles of wine, this classic but minuscule bar makes up for in tapas what it lacks in space." Full review
Time Out "This corner bar has been around for so long that it has become a true institution in the Horta neighbourhood." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"Poble See's cosiest tapas bar is a foodie place of pilgrimage and at busy times everyone has to breathe in to squeeze another punter through the door."
Afar Magazine "One of the best spots for tapas in the city with fine wines and incredible desserts." Full review
Let's Go "Try the salmon, yogurt, and truffle honey or the bleu cheese with baked red pepper sandwich." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This former neighborhood bar has received so much international acclaim that you'll need to come early to avoid the crowd." Full review
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Best to arrive early to avoid peak hours or, worse, the dreaded tapas tour groups.
The Infatuation "A famous bar for conservas and montaditos, which are tapas served on bread." Full review
