Pay for the hype and forget about the food – Botafumeiro, Barcelona Spain

06 December, 2013

There are restaurants which are famous for just being famous, and unfortunately, Botafumeiro’s one of them. When I arrived at the restaurant, the ambience and appearance seemed to point to a great gastronomical experience. The wall is mounted with framed pictures of celebrities...

One of the best restaurants in Barcelona – Cuines Santa Caterina, Barcelona Spain

04 December, 2013

I will always dine at Cuines Santa Caterina whenever I visit Barcelona, Spain. Located in Mercat de Santa Caterina, Cuines Santa Caterina offers international travellers and locals more than the usual Catalan cuisines. From Thai green curry chicken with rice for the Asian...

If only the food was just good as its interior décor – Senyor Parellada, Barcelona Spain

29 November, 2013

Housed in a 19th century building located in the vibrant district, El Born, Senyor Parellada is a restaurant that specialises in traditional Catalan cuisine. And despite its unassuming exterior, the restaurant’s interior is beautifully decorated and has a nice ambience. My partner and I...

Mouth-watering food at affordable prices – La Torna Mercat de Santa Caterina, Barcelona Spain

22 November, 2013

It was slightly before noon and Mercat de Santa Caterina was still bustling with activities. My partner and I saw a packed bistro located within the market. It has bar seating, and serves reasonably priced food. Upon closer look at its menu, we...