Katya having fun with a seafood platter.
When Katya* (@propertyshopper) shouldn’t be in Barcelona consulting for Urbane Worldwide Realtors or on the set of Home Hunters Worldwide. She is in New York, London or Paris. Possible someplace excessive up with a view and a martini glass within the shot. Onerous work means she desires and is aware of the best way to rejoice and has an uncanny knack for locating the very best seafood tower. Right here she shares 9 of her favourites for her Cosmopolitan Information to Barcelona!
Once I first got here to Barcelona 12 lengthy years in the past, I bear in mind locals telling me that no person right here would have sushi for lunch or oysters for dinner. Truly no uncooked fish nor oysters in any respect, ever, full cease. As a result of they already had all that they felt they wanted.
Born and raised in cosmopolitan Moscow and presumably dealing with chopsticks higher than a knife and fork, stunned I used to be to say the least. It’s Spain, it’s on the Mediterranean Sea, there may be the Galician Atlantic coast. Spain has shellfish and the very best fish and seafood ever and but initially, I encountered just one approach of cooking mussels!? (That approach was al vapor – steamed, no added flavors) Calamari got here as crunchy deep fried hoops. There’s something romantic and comforting in all these great little tapas locations “de toda la vida” the place you go after work, dressed as is, and the place they serve you “lo de siempre”. However what if an extended week involves an finish and also you need to rejoice – no, you want to rejoice, swap sneakers to heels and do your hair and step into some lovely world of flavours, colors, music, amusement. What if it’s time for seafood towers, grilled lobsters, champagne and, dare I say, enjoyable?
Quick ahead 12 years and Barcelona remains to be not London or New York and maybe for the very best – however there are a superb variety of cosmopolitan bars and eating places. Right here magnificence meets beautiful delicacies and unforgettable atmosphere. So in case you are with me, and at times you’re searching for a mix of stylish environment, top-notch service, tantalizing cocktails, and contemporary seafood, you’re in for a deal with. Right here, I’ve curated an inventory of our prime 10 must-visit institutions within the vibrant metropolis of Barcelona.
Calamari at Velissima
Velissima
www.velissima.com
Pg. de Joan de Borbó, 103, 08039
A tremendous tackle an Italian restaurant supposedly run by its Italian household which in actuality are a troop of singers and entertainers that add to the great atmosphere. Fabulous trying crowd so take your greatest purse and be prepared for a celebration after having devoured their prawn carpaccio with melon and heat calamari salad.
A variety at CDLC Barcelona
CDLC (Carpe Diem Lounge Membership)
www.cdlcbarcelona.com
Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta, 32, 08003
Similar group, a special vibe however a celebration and trendy crowd keep. Evening membership by night time and stylish fusion restaurant through the day – in the event that they know you, they’ll deal with you with a glass of cava as you stroll in. Oysters, sashimi and sushi are of great high quality, however be sure you strive different Asian dishes reminiscent of Thai-style curries and soups. I’ve my private out-of-menu order which is a straightforward inexperienced goddess salad.
The round lighting at Mr. Porter
Mr. Porter
www.mrportersteakhouse.com
C/ del Rosselló, 265, 08008 Eixample
From the Dutch group of the identical title, it’s a twin to their principal Amsterdam-based restaurant. Fabulous atmosphere, DJ on Friday and Saturday nights, porn star martinis, open kitchen. You must order their spicy shrimp and corn salad and their oysters have a particular place in my coronary heart.
(Foodie in Barcelona wrote about Mr. Porter in 2019 right here.)
Boca Grande Barcelona
Boca Grande
www.bocagrande.cat
Passatge de la Concepció, 12, 08008 Eixample
Maybe the very first “cosmopolitan” restaurant on the town with stylish interiors, oysters, crab and lobster on ice. Don’t go away with out a cheeky drink at Boca Chica – their upstairs is bar – and if I informed you they’ve a DJ in the bathroom, would you imagine me?
Oysters with top-of-the-line views in Barcelona at Nobu.
Nobu
www.noburestaurants.com/barcelona
Av. de Roma, 2, 4, 08014
Yeah, we’ve all heard about Nobu, Kardashian’s favorite and the one place serving lychee martinis in Barcelona. It’s essential to be right here at sundown to absorb the Barcelona skyline at its greatest and go conventional Japanese after having tried all their classics although just like the black cod and the crunchy shiitake mushroom salad.
Vibrant sashimi at Jay’s
Jay’s Japanese
www.jaysjapanese.com
C/ de Tuset, 19, 08006
It’s a fantastic, fashionable restaurant affiliated with Gatsby Barcelona. Right here do strive their speciality cocktails and their sashimi platter with fabulous uncooked calamari and shrimp. Ask your waiter to take you thru to Gatsby proper after for a sneak peek of their cabaret present.
Ikibana Barcelona
Ikibana Parallel
www.ikibana.com
Avinguda del Paral·lel, 148, 08015
There are a number of Ikibanas and we love the Parallel one probably the most: sit on the bar, take pleasure in their DJ, and order spicy edamame, oysters, and cava. You’ll have the very best time with their Brazilian-Japanese fusion meals.
La Perla Membership 2
La Perla Membership/71Oysterbar
71oysterbar.com
C/ d’Enric Granados, 71, 08008
The perfect place when not that hungry however want a drink and a choose me up and a chew to eat. They’ve a particular – fabulous worth – for 12 oysters and a bottle of champagne. You sip it at maybe one of many prettiest bars in Barcelona.
Coya Barcelona within the W Lodge – Barceloneta
Coya Barcelona
www.coyarestaurant.com/barcelona
W Barcelona, Plaça de la Rosa dels Vents, 1, 1st flooring, 08039 Barceloneta
The most recent addition to the Barcelona gastronomic scene, a Peruvian restaurant with probably the most decadent Inca model decor you’ve ever witnessed. Positively order their guacamole, their corn salad, their ceviche samples and their grilled lobster.
(Foodie in Barcelona wrote about Coya right here.)
A bit extra about our visitor put up writer Katya*
“I’ve been working in Barcelona actual property for greater than 10 years now and fairly quickly into it I spotted that it’s not likely about the actual property – it’s town, its life-style, it’s meals. In fact actual property issues because it’s the important thing that unlocks the approach to life of people that relocate right here. Whereas glad to assist folks discover their new house in Barcelona, I’m delighted to assist them uncover its cafés, bars and eating places and at last, there are sufficient for each style and temper.”
