Whether you reserve a table in the charming little plaza Sant Just in warm weather, or sit under the 15th-century stone arches inside during the winter, you are in for a treat at this inventive restaurant, which serves variations on traditional Catalan cuisine at a reasonable price. Chef-owner Jordí Castellvi, who also has a vineyard at the foot of Montserrat, prepares market cuisine, offering up yummy dishes like a cold carrot soup with a dollop of pesto in warm weather. The offerings change daily but original dishes, like a roasted salt cod gratinée with artichoke mousse, almost all exceed expectations. Castellvi has maintained a loyal and friendly wait staff for many years, perhaps in part because they get every weekend off—this is a weekdays-only foodie destination. The fixed-price menu at lunch is a good deal, but you may have to ask for it, as it’s usually printed only in Spanish/Catalan.
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Cafè de L’Acadèmia
Carrer Lledó, 1
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Barri Gotic, La Ribera and Born
Hours
Mon–Fri 1:30–4pm and 8:30pm–1am. Closed last 2 weeks in Aug.
Transportation
Metro: Jaume I
Phone
93-319-82-53
Prices
Entrees 10€–14€; midday set menu 16€, lower prices at counter
Cuisine type
Catalan
Other
Reservations required
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Carrer Lledó, 1 BarcelonaNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.