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Created by Paola Midence Updated On: February 27, 2017
I´m a foreigner living in Barcelona, so I´m a local guiri. Let me share some of my favorite places. Visit my instagram for other suggestions: @localguiri
C. Mallorca, 236 (Rambla de Catalunya), Barcelona, Catalunya
Tapas Restaurant · La Dreta de l'Eixample · 1376 tips and reviews
Paola Midence: They don´t make reservations so be ready to wait for an hour. You can wait with something to drink but will only get tapas at the bar as long as you´re sitting down in a stool. Order: cramembert!
Plaça Gal.la Placídia, 25 ((Vía Augusta entre Travesera de Gracia y Mariano C), Barcelona, Catalunya
Japanese Restaurant · La Vila de Gràcia · 120 tips and reviews
Paola Midence: Very pleasant surprise, didn´t have big expectations of the place but the food is very good. They have 20% off on wednesdays for group of girls.
Japanese Restaurant · La Dreta de l'Eixample · 216 tips and reviews
Paola Midence: Variedad de algas with this white sauce is amazing! And the hot philadelphia! If you order the white chocolate cake, keep in mind it has two pieces of cake :0
Mediterranean Restaurant · El Barri Gòtic · 53 tips and reviews
Paola Midence: I really enjoy the zuchini filled with hummus and the beef stew with beer and fries. Very nice place and great for dinner and drinks after in born.
Mediterranean Restaurant · L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample · 32 tips and reviews
Paola Midence: On the tips people tend to complain about the service but my experience was far from bad!The blond waitress was super nice and helpful and she really made our visit very enjoyable.Gr8 burgers&dessert
Peruvian Restaurant · La Vila de Gràcia · 43 tips and reviews
Paola Midence: Tuna ceviche is very good!! I´ve never had something like the aji de gallina! The anticuchos are very good! Portions are big. Dessert: cheesecake de manjar blanco (drool!)
Restaurant · El Barri Gòtic · 124 tips and reviews
Paola Midence: Such a wonderful atmosphere! Great place to begin the day! American and English options for a brunch. Service is amazingly polite and friendly which is very rare for Bcn. Decoration is lovely.
C. Muntaner, 82 (C. València), Barcelona, Catalunya
Asian Restaurant · L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample · 52 tips and reviews
Paola Midence: The place itself takes you away from the city. The service could improve. For girls, leave the skirt/dress at home as getting seated might be difficult. I suggest the rice,the meat and chupa chups.
Av. del Paral·lel, 148 (Rocafort), Barcelona, Catalunya
Japanese Restaurant · Sant Antoni · 198 tips and reviews
Paola Midence: I love this place for so many reasons! Decor, hokkai, tuna ceviche, meat+plantain+mushroom delish! Cocktails are so good! Good for a date!
Restaurant · L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample · 22 tips and reviews
Paola Midence: Loved the music! Afterwork on Thurs. 7-9pm. The lamb is great and I found the tuna burger as a very interesting taste. Servers were very friendly and polite. Nice atmosphere.
Roger de Llúria, 35 (Diputació), Barcelona, Catalunya
Spanish Restaurant · La Dreta de l'Eixample · 35 tips and reviews
Paola Midence: Sitio perfecto para picar y compartir. Langostinos, chips de berengenas, ceviche, fondue cramembert, huevos estrellados todo delicioso! El servicio es mejorable! Comida y sitio buenisimo!
Italian Restaurant · La Vila de Gràcia · 12 tips and reviews
Paola Midence: Wonderful Italian restaurant. Best: burrata with vegetables. I tried the special of the day: spaguetti and clams yumm! Cozy, romantic, good atmosphere and service, perfect for a date.
Tapas Restaurant · Sant Pere-Santa Caterina i la Ribera · 208 tips and reviews
Paola Midence: Upscale tapas. Beautiful place, love the exposed bricks. Good for date or groups. Veggies with romesco, salmon tartar, everything is just good!! Top it with a cava sangria.
Tapas Restaurant · Sant Pere-Santa Caterina i la Ribera · 48 tips and reviews
Paola Midence: I like this place for pinchos. It is less crowded than the others in Borne area. Tuna croissants, cheese in different ways and ask for the shrimp and bacon roll. Hot dishes are to be requested.
Plaça Gal.la Placídia, 25 ((Vía Augusta entre Travesera de Gracia y Mariano C), Barcelona, Catalunya
Japanese Restaurant · La Vila de Gràcia · 120 tips and reviews
Paola Midence: One of the best places! Customer service is very good and pleasant. Try: tiger, rock and roll rolls and the wings have a nice twist! Desserts are delish!
C. Tallers, 74 bis (C. de Gravina), Barcelona, Catalunya
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · El Raval · 472 tips and reviews
Paola Midence: The place is gorgeous, fresh, and screams healthy. We really enjoyed our choices: tuna tartar, vegetable curry, black rice. The place was packed, worth the wait!
Breakfast Spot · Sant Pere-Santa Caterina i la Ribera · 337 tips and reviews
Paola Midence: I think I have a new favorite brunch place! For a variety of tastes! Regular brunch: eggs but they also offer tacos, chilaquiles, burgers, your pick! Banana pancakes drool!!
Paella Restaurant · La Vila de Gràcia · 47 tips and reviews
Paola Midence: Non touristic place for quality paellas. Nice, cozy, quiet place away from the hussle. You can ask for an individual paella at any time. I liked the valencian style: chicken, beans &seafood paella!
Paola Midence: If you are going just for dinner get there 9:40 otherwise you will have to wait outside until they get the place ready for dinner. The service was poor. Good place to share food and prices.
French Restaurant · L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample · 66 tips and reviews
Paola Midence: The place's decor is exquisite, perfect combination of space, fabrics and textures. The food was excellent. I chose: hummus, chicken with herbs and tomatoes! Yummy!
Restaurant · L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample · 14 tips and reviews
Paola Midence: El carrot cake es delicioso! It´s a real carrot cake! Los cocteles son deliciosos y con mezclas diferentes como el dirty mojito y la atencion muy buena y con muy acertadas recomendaciones.