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fish stew) was invented. Since then, the quiet, formal
Casa Solé
has been dishing up im-
peccably cooked, straight-from-the-market fish and seafood, either in stews or casseroles or
simply grilled, sautéed or mixed with rice. Baked squid and grilled cod are both house spe-
cialities, with mains in the €20-40 range.
Tues-Sat 1.30-4pm & 8.30-11pm, Sun 1.30-4pm;
closed 2 weeks in Aug.
Kaiku
Pg. de Joan de Borbó 74, Barceloneta 932 219 082,
restaurantkaiku.cat
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Barceloneta;
map
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You really need to book for this place because the secret is out - a
prime location on the seafront terrace for fantastic, Basque-influenced seafood meals (dishes
€8-17, cheaper lunch menu served Tues-Fri). The ingredients are first-rate, from fresh fish
to rice from the famous growing area of Delta de l'Ebre, and tastes are out-of-the-ordinary
- think smoked vegetable rice with mushrooms and rocket, or steamed mussels with thyme.
Tues-Sun 1-3.30pm; June-Aug Tues-Sun 1-3.30pm & 7-10.30pm.
Somorrosto
c/de Sant Carles 11, Barceloneta 932 250 010,
restaurantesomor-
rostro.com
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Barceloneta;
map
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Creative “boat-to-table” Mediterranean cuisine with a mis-
sion: preserving and promoting the livelihood and traditions of this fishing community. The
three-course evening menu (from €17) is excellent value, and it's great fun to watch the open
kitchen in action.
Mon & Wed-Sat 8-11.30pm, Sun 2-4pm.
PORT OLÍMPIC AND POBLE NOU
CAFÉS
El Tío Ché
Rambla del Poble Nou 44-46, Poble Nou 933 091 872,
eltioche.es
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neighbourhood, run by the same family for four generations. The specialities are orange or
lemon
granissat
(crushed ice) and their famous
orxata
(tiger-nut drink), but there are also
torrons
(almond fudge), hot chocolate, coffee, croissants and sandwiches. It's a bit off the
beaten track, though you can stroll up easily enough from Bogatell beach (15min) or down
the
rambla
from Poble Nou metro (10min).
Daily 10am-10pm/midnight; reduced hours in
winter.
RESTAURANTS
Agua
Pg. Marítim 30, Port Olímpic 932 251 272,
grupotragaluz.com
; Ciutadella-
brunch, though if the weather's iffy you can opt for the sleek, split-level dining room. The
menu is contemporary Mediterranean - grills,
risotti
, pasta, salads and tapas - and the prices
areprettyfairforsuchaprimespot(mostdishes€9-23),soit'susuallybusy.
Daily1-3.45pm
& 8-11.30pm (Fri & Sat until 4.30pm & 12.30am).
Bestial
c/Ramon Trias Fargas 2-4, Port Olímpic 932 240 407,
grupotragaluz.com
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