No trip to Barcelona is complete without a walk down Las Ramblas. Whether your accommodation is in El Born, Barceloneta, Gracia or Poble Sec, no visitor should give this world famous street a miss. The problem is, however, how on earth do you choose a restaurant out of the hundreds that are on the road? Here are a certain few that stand above the rest.
The Date Night
One-third of the way down La Rambla when starting at Plaça Catalunya, lies the bistro restaurant El Regulador which is attached to the Bagues Hotel. Its extensive drinks menu could compete with any of the bars in the area and the food. Although high end in price, it’s completely well worth the trip. From risottos to ceviches and even gourmet burgers, this restaurant has all you would want from a fancy date night or impressing a new client.
Tapas
Guell Tapas Restaurant lies 50 meters off La Rambla on Carrer Nou de la Rambla. If you are in the area and after traditional tapas, this is the place to come. This suave little restaurant fills up quick, so it is best to book in advance. From the patatas bravas to the croquettas, the tapas is exquisite, as is their paellas and sangrias. For those after a traditional experience, look no further. Also try our Paella and Tapas cooking experience, where a professional chef will lead you through how to make the Spanish delicacies from scratch, which you will then eat along with the Sangria you hand made.
Italian
Down at the Colombus statue end of Las Ramblas is the Italian restaurant Il Mercante Di Venezia, and it’s one of the best in the entire city. With a truly great wine list and perfectly cooked Italian food, this restaurant will leave you with a lot to write home about.
Burger
If you’re hankering for a burger, Bacoa is the joint for you. This casual restaurant is half way down Las Ramblas, near Liceu metro station. Offering a wide range of local produced burgers with all different kinds of toppings and sides, this is simply Hamburger Heaven right in the centre of Barcelona.
Post Clubbing
We’ve all been there, you really need a kebab after a night out clubbing! Las Ramblas is full of Burger King’s, KFC’s and McDonalds’ which are open well into the early hours, for anyone who just can’t manage one more step without some food in their belly. Up near the Placa Catalunya there are many different other varieties of fast food for any occasion, including Aromas de Istanbul for kebabs and Udon for anyone after some noodles.