Cal Pep – Barcelona
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Day 1: Our first dinner in Barcelona was at Cal Pep, which came highly recommended by the LUXE City Guide and close friends. We waited about 40 minutes for a seat at the bar, which is open to the “kitchen” of the restaurant. I must warn you that this is an easy place to splurge and spend more than you might have planned. The atmosphere of Cal Pep is lively, and Pep is at the bar, making a point to speak with every party that sits down. He recommended a very nice bottle of wine (Cérvoles (2005)) and the Tapas Menu — a full service from start to finish. In order: Bread, sauteed clams w/ garlic, fried calamari, chicken and cod croquetas, tuna tartare, fried green peppers, truita trempera, botifarra w/ beans, and crema catalan. The highlight of the meal was definitely the tuna tartare. If you on a budget, this is definitely the one to get. The seafood here is top-notch; take advantage of it!
Cal Pep
Plaza Olles 8
+ 93 310 79 61
Metro: Barceloneta