DK Travel : Barcelona : El Raval : Places to eat

Bar Ra

This trendy spot serves up organic goodies, from yogurt shakes to vegetarian burritos.
Cal Isidre

Picasso, Tapiès and even Woody Allen have dined on Catalan fare at this long-time artists’ hang-out.
Casa Leopoldo

Dig into superb mar i mun-tanya fare (combining meat and fish) at this friendly, family-run restaurant. Try the meatballs with cuttlefish and shrimp.
Egipte

Boisterous diners pack this Modernista restaurant. Take your pick from a bewildering 60 Catalan and Mediterranean dishes.
Fidel Bar

There’s no better spot in El Raval for an entrepà (sandwich) than this old, lowceilinged bar – opt for one with sausage and Manchego cheese.
Fonda de España

Dine on fine Catalan cuisine under a Modernista mosaic and dark-wood ceiling by Domènech i Montaner. Try the filet of sole flavoured with orange.
Imprevist

In an old warehouse, this café-restaurant, owned (and decorated) by Catalan artists, offers a global menu.
Mama Cafè

Organic Mediterranean dishes (many vegetarian) are served in this airy café-restaurant, which is popular with artists. Contemporary art is projected onto the wall.
Silenus

Tuck into Mediterranean food in a lofty space hung with local artists’ work. Try the ostrich.
Spiritual Café

Vegetarian dishes are served in the Royal Shipyards of the Museu Maritim, to the accompaniment of music and storytelling. There’s a lovely outdoor terrace with live music in summer (Sat).