| e taste of the cuisine in Barcelona is available at a | | | | Comerç 24, offers an upscale location with |
| number of different restaurants. The trick is to | | | | a taste of luxury for those who prefer chic over |
| find one or more that go that extra step to | | | | cheap. Accessible by bus and metro, this |
| provide a unique experience along with satisfying | | | | restaurant doesn’t open until 1 pm, takes |
| your hunger. A few of the more notable | | | | a break from 4 pm until 8 pm, and then closes at |
| restaurants located in Barcelona are described | | | | midnight.. This classy establishment provides |
| here. Remember that this sampling only includes a | | | | Spanish cuisine with a twist on the seasonings and |
| small number of all of the many choices that are | | | | presentation of the dishes. Service has been |
| open to those looking for a restaurant serving | | | | noted to be excellent and quick. However, the |
| excellent food. | | | | décor is a bit of a mix despite its |
| Alkimia | | | | scattrering of luxury items. Reservations are |
| Located at C/Indústria 79, Alkimia is only | | | | essential for good seating. |
| open on Mondays through Saturdays. It’s | | | | Cuines Santa-Caterina |
| also closed on public holidays. Accessible by metro, | | | | Located at Avinguda de Francesc Cambó, |
| this restaurant doesn’t open until 1:30 pm, | | | | 20 in the El Born area, Cuines Santa-Caterina |
| takes a break from 3:30 pm until 9 pm, and then | | | | offers an excellent variety of four cuisines |
| closes at 11:00 pm. Nonetheless, it offers an | | | | including Italian, Mediterranean, Asian, and |
| amazingly authentic taste of local cuisine with a | | | | Vegetarian. Each dish is made with freshly |
| touch of modern age flavor and design. Accessible | | | | purchased ingredients and served in a unique |
| by bus and metro, the Alkimia offers minimalist | | | | setting. The restaurant offers an imaginative use |
| décor that makes the excellent taste of | | | | of Ficus trees that have been planted in between |
| its dishes pop even more. Offering classic dishes | | | | the tables and seating areas. The décor is |
| that draw from the flavors of the sea and | | | | distinctively Scandinavian with a clever use of |
| complimenting them with delightfully delicious | | | | stone, wood, and glass. Accessible by metro, this |
| desserts is one of the trademarks of this | | | | restaurant doesn’t open until 1 pm, takes |
| Barcelonan restaurant. | | | | a break from 4 pm until 8 pm, and then closes at |
| ArtKuisine | | | | 11:30 pm. |
| Located on Madrazo Street in the Santaló | | | | El Quim de la Boqueria |
| area, ArtKuisine provides a charming atmosphere | | | | Located at La Rambla, 91, El Quim de la Boqueria |
| and tasty Mediterranean cuisine that tempts the | | | | is a popular establishment. It opens at noon and is |
| palate with its robust aromas. In fact, at | | | | closed on Sundays. A family-owned business, the |
| ArtKuisine, diners can enjoy a fascinating display | | | | cuisine is centered on delicious offerings of tasty, |
| of artwork upon the walls as they feast upon the | | | | traditional Catalan dishes that tempt the palate |
| cleverly crafted artwork display upon their plates. | | | | before they even arrive at the table. Seating is |
| Color is artfully used to create artistic | | | | provided with outdoor tables only as this is an |
| masterpieces that not only please the eye but | | | | outdoor restaurant located in a market stall at |
| also the taste buds, hence the name for this | | | | one of Barcelona’s famous markets, the |
| recently established restaurant. The daily menu | | | | Boqueria Market. Some of the excellent choices |
| includes a chef’s personal selection, an a la | | | | hungry patrons have to choose from include arroz |
| carte menu, and several tasting menus. Fish | | | | negro, chipirones, and Boquerones. Accessible by |
| dishes are popular and uniquely flavored. | | | | several bus routes, this restaurant doesn’t |
| Comerç 24 Restaurant | | | | open until noon. It is closed on Sundays. |
| Comerç 24 Restaurant, located at | | | | |