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Since 1886 this exclusive pastry shop has been selling the most exquisite cakes and sweets.
You can take them away or head out the back to sip tea, coffee or hot chocolate while
sampling the little cakes and other wizardry.
CATALAN
VIVANDA
€9-15; 1.30-3.30pm Tue-Sun, 9-11pm Tue-Sat; FGC Reina Elisenda)
With a menu designed by celebrated Catalan chef Jordi Vilà, diners are in for a treat at this
Sarrià classic. The changing menu showcases seasonal fare (recent selections include eggs
with truffles, rice with cuttlefish, and artichokes with romesco sauce). One of Vivanda's best
features is the garden-like terrace hidden behind the restaurant.
With heat lamps, it's open year-round - blankets and hot broth are distributed to diners in
winter.
CATALAN
5º PINO
€9-12; 8.30am-1.30am Mon-Fri, from 10am Sat & Sun; FGC Sarrià)
While exploring Sarrià, it's worth detouring a few blocks east to this charming cafe and res-
taurant, which is a favourite local spot for tasty sandwiches, salads, tortillas, tapas and
drinks. It's on a busy road, though the outdoor, tree-shaded terrace is still a pleasant spot for
a bite. The playground next door adds to the appeal for parents with kids in tow.
CATALAN
SANTANA
93 280 36 06; Carrer Major de Sarrià 97; mains €10-17;
1-4pm daily,
8-11pm Mon-Sat; FGC Reina Elisenda)
Next door to Sarrià's pretty 18th-century church (Sant Vicenç de Sarrià), Santana is an eleg-
ant spot for dining on sharing plates of seared tuna, chargrilled asparagus with romesco
sauce, creative salads and steak tartar. Three-course lunch specials, including wine, cost
€14.
Les Corts & Camp Nou
THAI
BANGKOK CAFE
93 339 32 69; Carrer d'Evarist Arnús 65; mains €9-14;
8-11pm daily &
1.30-3.30pm Fri-Sun, closed mid-Jul-mid-Sep;
Plaça del Centre)
