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menu changes daily according to what’s off
the boat; expect to spend €40–50 a head
(and make a reservation if you want an
outside table at the weekend). Tues–Sat
1–4pm & 8–11pm, Sun 1–4pm.
Can Ramonet c/Maquinista 17 T933 193 064;
M Barceloneta. Reputedly the oldest restau-
rant in the port area, it has the added
attraction of a shady terrassa in front of the
neighbourhood market. The food’s good –
splendid paella, plus whatever’s fresh from
the market that day – though with fish and
seafood mains running at around €17–25
meals can turn out to be quite pricey. You
can always opt instead for the rustic front
bar where the tapas (from €8) are piled high
on wooden barrels. Daily 1–4pm & 8pm–
midnight; closed Sun dinner & Aug.
Port Olímpic
For locations, see map, p.93.
Moderate
Agua Pg. Marítim 30 T932 251 272, W www
; M Ciutadella-Vila
Olímpica. Much the nicest boardwalk restau-
rant on the beachfront strip, perfect for
brunch, though if the weather’s iffy you can
opt for the sleek, split-level dining room. The
menu is seasonal, contemporary Mediterra-
nean – grills, risotti, pasta, salads and tapas
– and the prices are pretty fair (meals up to
€30), so it’s usually busy. Daily 1–4pm &
8–11.30pm, Fri & Sat until 12.30am.
Expensive
Bestial c/Ramon Trias Fargas 2–4 T932 240 407,
W MCiutadella-Vila
Olímpica. Right beside Frank Gehry’s fish
(under the wooden bridge) you’ll find a stylish
terrace-garden in front of the beach, great for
an al fresco lunch. Inside the feel is sharp and
minimalist, while the cooking’s Mediterranean,
mainly Italian, with dishes given an original
twist. Rice, pasta and wood-fired pizzas are
in the €9–14 range, with other dishes up to
€21. At weekends there’s DJ music and
drinks until 2am. Daily 1–4pm & 8–11.30pm,
Fri & Sat until 12.30am.
El Cangrejo Loco Moll de Gregal 29–30,
upper level T932 211 748, W www
; M Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica.
The large outdoor terrace or huge picture
windows at the “Crazy Crab” offer
panoramas of the local coast and marina.
The fish and shellfish are first-rate, with the
catch changing daily, but a mixed fried-fish
plate or broad beans with prawns are
typically Catalan starters. The paella can be
thoroughly recommended too, and the
service is spot-on. Daily 1pm–1am.
Poble Nou
For locations, see map, p.85.
Expensive
Escribà Ronda del Litoral 42, Platja Bogatell
T 932 210 729, W ;
M Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica, or bus #36 from
Port Vell. Glorified beach shack – a xirin-
guito in the parlance – that’s enough off the
beaten track (a 15min walk along the prom
from the Port Olímpic) to mark you out as
in the know. The paellas and fideuàs (from
€13–16) fly out of the kitchen, daily fish
specials are more like €20, and there’s a
ten percent terrace surcharge, but what
the hell – the food and views are great.
Desserts are sensational cakes and
pastries from the Escribà family patisserie.
Tues–Sat 11am–1am, Sun 11am–4pm;
restricted hours in winter, but usually open
weekend lunch.
Very expensive
Els Pescadors Pl. del Prim 1 T 932 252
018, W ; M Poble
Nou. It’s a difficult call, but if you had to
choose just one top-class fish restaurant in
Barcelona, this would be it. It’s hidden away
in a pretty square with gnarled trees in the
back alleys of Rambla de Poble Nou, and
lunch outside on a sunny day just can’t be
beaten (reservations advised). The daily
changing menu runs to half a dozen or
more fresh fish dishes, and half a dozen
others involving rice or fideuà, with a whole
separate section for the house special salt
cod (try it with samfaina , like a Catalan
ratatouille). Most dishes cost €10–25 and if
you don’t go mad you’ll escape for around
€50 a head, though it’s easy to spend more.
Daily 1–4pm & 8pm–midnight.
Poble Sec
For locations, see map, p.104.
Moderate
Bella Napoli c/Margarit 14 T934 425 056;
M Paral.lel/Poble Sec. Authentic Neapolitan
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