Barcelona Pedralbes And Les Corts

There are several good restaurants in Les Corts. Some are grouped near the metro stop around Pl. de la Concordia; others are further away, but merit the short walk. Although the small bars and cafes near Camp Nou feed hordes of soccer fans on game days, the stadium area is not known for its cuisine, and you’re likely to end up paying tourist prices for mediocre food. If you’re planning on seeing a game, it might be wise to pack a lunch, or to hold out and head back downtown to eat afterwards.

Fragments Cafe, Pl. de la Concordia, 12 (☎934 19 96 13; www.fragmentscafe.com). : Les Corts. Walk up C. de Galileu and make a right on C. de Deu i Mata. C. Deu i Mata runs into the plaça. This restaurant has something for everyone--tables in Les Corts’ most happening plaça, a trellised terrace out back, a stand-up tapas bar, and a candlelit dining room--all tucked into one, green-shuttered house. Try the white beans with jamón and mint (€4.50). Lunch menu €12. Entrees €4-14. Reservations often necessary on weekends. Open Tu-Su 1-4pm and 9pm-midnight. MC/V.
El Cargolet Picant, Riera Blanca, 7 (☎933 34 04 54; www.elcargoletpicant.blogspot.com), at the corner of Trav. de Les Corts and C. Aristides Maillol. Collblanc, L5. Busy even on non-game days, “The Spicy Snail” specializes in, of course, 7 snail dishes (about €6 each). Less adventurous visitors can choose from a number of delicious tapas on display at the bar (€2-9 per plate). Open daily 7am-1:30am. Cash only.
In Blue, Trav. de les Corts, 300 (☎934 19 11 30). : Les Corts. Walk up Trav. de les Corts. This bar/restaurant has local artists’ work on the walls and serves up tasty, home-cooked Catalan dishes like butifarra and cod. A convenient place to re-fuel. Lunch menu €9.50. Open M-Sa 1-4pm, 8-11:30pm. MC/V.
L’Arrosseria Xativa, C. Bordeus, 35 (☎933 22 65 31; www.arrosseriaxativa.com). : Les Corts. Walk 10min. up the Trav. de les Corts and make a right on C. Bordeus. This rustic restaurant serves up paella and fideua the old-fashioned way; you eat out of the pan with a wooden spoon. Simple white walls and fresh flowers on the table make you feel right at home. Try the fava beans with clams (€15.50) or the lobster paella (€24.50). Entrees €13-26. Open M-Th 1-4pm and 8:30pm-midnight, F-Sa 1-4:30pm and 8:30pm-midnight. MC/V.4.
La Tertulia, C. Morales, 15 (☎934 19 58 97; www.arrosseriaxativa.com). : Les Corts. Walk 10min. up the Trav. de les Corts and make a right on C. Morales. This restaurant, which is hidden on a residential street, is a destination in and of itself. The pleasantly rustic venue has exposed brick walls adorned with modern artwork, terra-cotta tile floors, and a dark wood bar. Decidedly fancy, this is not a budget choice, but you will get what you pay for. Try the prawn carpaccio with dill and ginger vinaigrette, or a traditional fideua with shrimp and clams. Lunch menu €19.50. Dinner entrees €15-30. M-Sa 1-4pm and 8:30pm-midnight. MC/V.