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9am-3pm & 6.30-11.30pm Mon-Sat;
Jaume I)
Tucked away on a narrow lane near the waterfront, La Plata is a humble but well-loved bo-
dega that serves just three plates:
pescadito frito
(small fried fish),
butifarra
(sausage) and
tomato salad. Add in the drinkable, affordable wines (€1.10 per glass), and you have the
makings of a fine predinner tapas spot.
BAKERY
FORNERIA TIANA
Stop at this bright new bakery and cafe for fresh pastries, croissant sandwiches, quiches and
other light bites. Friendly staff whip up decent coffees, though there's also wine and other
refreshments.
SPANISH
ONOFRE
10am-4pm & 7.30pm-midnight Mon-Sat; Jaume I)
Famed for its wine selections, Onofre is a small, modern eatery (and wine shop and del-
icatessen) that has a strong local following for its delicious tapas plates, good affordable
wines and great-value lunch specials (three-course prix-fixe for €10.75). Among the delect-
able tapas selections: Italian greens with foie shavings, duck confit, codfish carpaccio, oven-
baked prawns, and warm goat cheese salad with ham and anchovies.
CATALAN, FUSION
ALLIUM
93 302 30 03; Carrer del Call 17; mains €8-16;
noon-4pm Mon-Tue, to
10.30pm Wed-Sat; Liceu)
This inviting newcomer to Barri Gòtic serves beautifully prepared tapas dishes and chan-
ging specials (including seafood paella for one). The menu, which changes every two or
threee weeks, focuses on seasonal, organic cuisine. Its bright, modern interior sets it apart
from other neighbourhood options; it's also open continuously, making it a good bet for
those who don't want to wait until 9pm for a meal.
SPANISH
LA VINATERIA DEL CALL
9; small plates €7-12; 7.30pm-1am; Jaume I)
In a magical setting in the former Jewish quarter, this tiny jewelbox of a restaurant serves up
tasty Iberian dishes including Galician octopus, cider-cooked chorizo and the Catalan
escal-