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BotafumeiroCity/Region: Barcelona
Widely considered to be the best seafood restaurant in Barcelona, Botafumeiro consistently presents the finest regional cuisine of Galicia and prides itself on the freshness of its fish, clams, mussels, lobster, crayfish and scallops, which are either kept in large tanks near the entrance or flown in daily from Galicia. The impeccable treatment of customers and the private atmosphere makes this a perfect dining experience for both business and pleasure. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Reservations essential.
Address: El Gran de Gràcia
81
Website: www.botafumeiro.es
Can GaigCity/Region: Barcelona
An old favorite, Can Gaig was started in 1869 by the great grandmother of the present owner as a travelers' inn and today its stylish appearance retains an old hospitable atmosphere that is celebrated for the quality of its market-fresh ingredients. Cuisine is based on traditional Catalán home cooking that the chef combines with modern, innovative ideas. The menu includes specialties like roast partridge with Iberian ham, as well as game and seafood dishes that are complimented with an impressive wine list. Desserts are also superb. Lunch daily, dinner Tuesday to Sunday. Closed in August.
Address: Carrer Arago 214
Website: www.restaurantgaig.com
AgutCity/Region: Barcelona
For almost a century this restaurant has been a family-run business and today the homey atmosphere still welcomes with its old-fashioned wooden panelling, and time-tested culinary fare. Catalán paintings from the 1950s serve as reminders of Agut's time as a meeting place for artists and writers. The hearty food includes such dishes as sweet and sour wild duck, layers of pastry filled with Catalán sausage and mushrooms, or monkfish with prawns, while desserts are light and creative. Not to be confused with the Agut d'Avignon restaurant nearby. Closed Monday; no dinner on Sunday. Closed in August.
Address: Gignàs 16, Ciutat Vella (Gothic Quarter)
Jean Luc FiguerasCity/Region: Barcelona
On the short list of Barcelona's top restaurants, Jean Luc Figueras ensures that the 19th-century townhouse continues to produce an award-winning cuisine by using only the freshest in-season ingredients. The Catalán dishes are enhanced with a subtle French emphasis, with a prominence of seafood on the menu evident in outstanding creations such as the fried prawn and ginger pasta in a mango and mustard sauce. Menus change frequently but the meat dishes like the pork with goat's cheese and peach honey are good and the selection of homemade breads and sumptuous desserts must be sampled. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Reservations essential.
Address: Santa Teresa 10
Jaume de ProvençaCity/Region: Barcelona
Celebrity chef Jaume Bargués has developed a well-earned reputation for deliciously original variations on traditional Catalán cuisine blended with southern French cooking. A favorite of the King of Spain this cosy restaurant features tempting dishes such as sole stuffed with seafood; mushrooms and oloroso sauce, Fillet with truffle sauce and Madeira wine or rabbit loins. The extensive wine list covers Spain, France and Catalonia. Closed Monday, Sunday evening.
Address: Provença 88
Website: http://www.jaumeprovenza.com/
Can MajóCity/Region: Barcelona
On the beachfront, Can Majó serves delicious seafood that can be enjoyed on the outdoor terrace overlooking the Mediterranean. Specialties include paella, but the fish is also superb. Choose from a daily catch including barnacles, prawns, crab, oysters and clams. Reservations required. Closed Monday. No dinner Sundays.
Address: Almirall Aixada 23, Barceloneta
Website: www.canmajo.com
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