Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
NEED TO KNOW
Price Ranges
In our listings, we've used the following price codes to represent the cost of a main
course:
€
less than €10
€€
€10 to €20
€€€
over €20
Opening Hours
Most restaurants open from 1pm to 4pm and from 8.30pm to midnight.
Reservations
At midrange restaurants and simpler taverns you can usually turn up without booking
ahead. At high-end restaurants, and for dinner especially, it is safer to make a booking.
Thursday to Saturday nights are especially busy.
Tipping
A service charge is often, but not always, included in the bill. Catalans and other Span-
iards are not overwhelming tippers. If you are particularly happy, 5% on top is generally
fine.
Menú del Día
The
menú del día,
a full set meal with water and wine (and usually with several meal op-
tions), is a great way to cap prices at lunchtime. They start from around €8 to €10 and
can move as high as €25 for more elaborate offerings.
Menú de Degustación
At high-end restaurants you can occasionally opt for a
menú de degustación,
a tasting
menu involving samples of different dishes. This can be a great way to get a broader
view of what the restaurant does and has the advantage of coming at a fixed price.
Lonely Planet's Top Choices
Cinc Sentits
Tasting menus that showcase the best of Catalan cooking.
Tickets
The celebrated restaurant by Albert Adrià, showcasing Barcelona's best
nueva co-
cina española
.
