Cruix

Located in the Eixample district of Barcelona, near Plaça d'Espanya, this restaurant with an informal feel and exposed brick walls is the perfect setting in which to feel very much at home thanks to service that could not be any more friendly. The fun à la carte, with signature bites as well as both hot and cold dishes, is supported by two tasting menus: Petit Cruix (7 courses) and Cruix (10 courses). Here, chef Miquel Pardo’s superb sharing rice dishes are worthy of special mention (the paellas are all served with their special crispy ‘socarrat’ texture at the bottom of the pan!). One particularly interesting savoury dish is the cod churro which is fried to a crispy golden texture. For dessert, we recommend the unusually named ‘sad day on the beach’! In fine weather, try to book a table on the terrace.