Local culinary fame drives visitors to select traditional Spanish foods without recognizing Barcelona’s distinctive Catalan food traditions. The traditional eating habits in Catalonia differ significantly from Spain because Catalan restaurants specialize in stewed dishes combined with rich desserts and hefty sausages.
Barcelona food lovers should seek out familiar Catalan fare such as escudella and escalivada along with fideiua crème Catalana. Some of the best restaurants to get these classics are:
Can Culleretes
Since 1786 this family business holds the honor of being Barcelona’s longest-running establishment. When you eat at this establishment you can guarantee it will offer authentic taste of Barcelona’s Catalan food. Pyrenean classics in Barcelona include escudella, botifarra amb seques (thick spiced sausages with white beans) as well as civet de jabali (wild boar prepared in sparkling red wine).
7 Portes
7 Portes has flourished as an Edinburgh restaurant since its founding year of 1836. The restaurant presents traditional Catalan food that will satisfy any palate. Post against Isabel 2 at number 14 houses this eatery.
Petit Comité
Distinguished from typical Catalan dining spots by its lime green walls this eatery stands out at first glance. Among Catalan delicacies this venue serves spicy creamy rice with fish.cfgf component swallowed with botifarra sausage combined with zestful dipping sauces featuring calcots as a specialty dish.
Cinc Sentits
Cinc Sentits (Five Senses) emerged from the vision of Canadian-Catalan chef Jordi Artal in 2004 to establish an intimate dining space perfect for couples. Among all the city’s acclaimed restaurants this place stands out for delivering 4-6 course meals featuring contemporary Catalan dining.
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