Best Tapas
Barcelona's tapas culture sits in its own territory — not the free-with-a-drink tradition of Andalusia, not the pintxos ritual of the Basque Country, but something distinctly its own: neighbourhood taverns and modern small-plate kitchens that treat each dish as seriously as any tasting menu. In this city, you pay for your tapas, which raises the bar considerably. Every restaurant in this collection has earned professional critical recognition, not just a full room on a Friday night. The croqueta is usually the first test; the wine list, the second.