Restaurant Recommendations in Barcelona, Spain and Rome, Italy

[+ Axiom2001]

In September I plan to be in Barcelona and Rome traveling solo before joining a small, intimate group of folks who will take in Venice--Florence--and Roma.

 

While in BCN and Rome, I would like to go to a few recommended restaurants and/or cafes. What are some of your favorites, and if possible, give an address, please.

[alkan]

Barcelona - Vigo, Carrer d'Aribau 27, Eixample. Nearest metro Universitat. Good, small, local. Perhaps not worth crossing the city for but handy neighbourhood place and always seems to be crowded. Good selection of substantial tapas. Friendly staff. For reservations (necessary for after 9pm, closes midnight), ring 934 2424 08.

 

My information for Rome probably out of date.

[+ Avalon]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapas

 

I've never had tapas but they sound good.

[MikeBiDude]

Barcelona:

http://www.botafumeiro.es/en/home

[+ Axiom2001]

Thanks men! I'll be there for five days, so other recs are highly sought.

[MikeBiDude]

Thanks men! I'll be there for five days, so other recs are highly sought.

Bitafumerio is a bit “high end” but if you get there early enough you can sit at bar and order some food. Great Catalan/seafood

[MikeBiDude]

Thanks men! I'll be there for five days, so other recs are highly sought.

Try the chocolate museum for some offbeat fun

[LoveNDino]

Wherever you go in Barcelona, I recommend trying the squid ink paella. With a bottle of Cava. To die for...