Experts' Choice Award Gresca
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Rafa Penya's intimate Barcelona gem delivers creative, contemporary Mediterranean cuisine at surprisingly accessible prices, paired beautifully with natural wines. A bistronomic leader proving fine dining needn't be pretentious.
“A tiny space with a small kitchen staff produces first-class dishes. A must. Rafa Penya is now an indisputable leader in bistronomics.”
– Time Out
Fodor's "Head chef and owner Rafa Peña aims to put the creativity and skill he learned in the world's most celebrated kitchens within the reach of those on less astronomical budgets." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This meringue-white L’Eixample storefront belongs to Rafa Peña, the 32-year-old current leader of Spain’s bistronomic movement." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"The discreet facade leads to a spacious, minimalist-style dining room, decorated in contrasting shades of black and white. Contemporary cuisine from the conscientious chef." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Gresca is as popular for its natural wines as for the delicious (and affordable) dishes designed to accompany them." Full review
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Penya’s standout dishes include his vinaigrette cabbage, the phyllo onion with crème fraîche, and his veal sweetbreads and mustard potato (and whatever you do, don't miss the torrijas for dessert).
Frommer's "Diners with more taste than money come here to enjoy Penya's penchant for tickling the palate...Barcelonans call a restaurant like this “bistronomic.” We call it a bargain worth seeking out." Full review
New York Times "When it opened in the Eixample in 2006, Gresca was a narrow strip of a restaurant showcasing what was then the latest trend in Barcelona dining: bistronomia, a style of cooking that..."
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Time Out "Looking for something low-key in the evening? Head to Gresca. This cosy bar is a short distance from the museum and has an affordable menu and a great selection of natural wines."
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