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La Plassohla
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La Plassohla

Ohla Gastronomic Bar

I had wanted to visit Xavier Francos’ gastrobar for long since he is the Michelin-starred chef of one of my favorite restaurants in Barcelona, Saüc –now also located in the fantastic Hotel Ohla, just above the space I want to talk about today. Placed on the ground floor of the hotel, on Via Laietana, the space is modern yet warm, very cozy, and at lunchtime it is flooded with natural light. The long wooden bar –from where I see how the cooks work- dominates the restaurant, in which it is also possible to eat at the comfortable tables by the large windows. The waiting staff are young and dynamic and work quickly and with kindness with the aim to make my lunch at least a most enjoyable time. I start with the house’s ‘patatas bravas’. Very good, cooked to perfection but to me -I admit that maybe I'm too critical when it comes to this specialty- lacking of personality. The chicken and cod croquettes are excellent, specially the latter. The cheese fagottinos with caramelized onions are an ideal dish to share and taste delicious. The grilled mussels with fresh sauce are really good. Undoubtedly, Franco bets on a smart and effective cooking. The steak tartare with sweet mustard ice cream is rather small, but I must say that even the accompanying toasts are worthwhile, it is obvous that behind its preparation there is somebody who knows what cooking is about. The dish is though not suitable for those who do not like spicy. As for the desserts, I choose the ‘Torrijas de Santa Teresa’ with vanilla ice cream. It takes a bit to serve them but the wait is justified: they not fried but caramelized. The variation turns out with a sublime result. As I finish my meal with a coffee, I process all the information. Some of the dishes reminded me of great moments in other restaurants. The ‘patatas bravas’ of Bohèmic, the desserts of Gresca... Without reaching that point of glory of those memorable moments, Ohla reaches very high. The value is fantastic. The final bill is 38.40€ (wine included), but for 30€ you can have a great meal and there's even a set menu for 22€. I'm sure I will go back to this gastrobar that serves -I confirm that- haute cuisine in small plates. See restaurant

La Clara
8 / 10 Review
La Clara

La Clara

The sign on La Clara lets us see an unmistakable"Tapas-Bar-Restaurant". As I enter, I run into a crowded and hectic bar which I Pass through as if it has nothing to do with the restaurant. The place is U-shape, so when I reach the back of the corridor, where people talk while enjoying some tapas, a slight turn takes me to the part that really interests me, the restaurant. It is decorated in white and black and a large wall mirror dominates the larger wall. I also see a television screen. You can tell it is new, or at least that it has been renovated recently and, although I notice that the owners have tried to soak it in design and modern lines, I still find it as welcoming and cosy as La Clara de l'Ou, the restaurant that previously occupied these walls. The result is cosy and elegant at the same time. For once in my life, I don’t find it hard to plan my meal. The menu is not very extensive and the foie millefeuille with fried egg has bcaught my eye from the first moment. The wine list, on the contrary, is super complete. It seems a book! Here I will have more problems. I'm going to have the duck magret with red berries as a second course, so I opt for a young red wine to accompany it. To whet my appetite, I order some ‘pa de coca’ with tomato, a reliable classic. They bring it to me ipso-facto -I confess that the service is the fastest I've seen lately-. I guess that serving tapas next door affects the rest of the offer. My first contact with today’s meal is really successful. The ‘pa de coca’ is excellent and reminds me of the one I tasted last week at Paco Meralgo.Soon I have in front of me the foie millefeuille with freid egg, or so says the waiter when I ask him, since what my eyes see could perfectlty be a McDonald’s Big Macbefore. It certainly does not look like I had imagined but, as they say, "appearances can be deceiving" and this time that applies perfectly. As I make the first bite I am relieved: it is delicious and the dish is clean in less than five minutes!The magret got me waiting in suspense. I am prepared for a new visual shock, but as I said, the service is fast and I have no time to think about it. When I am served the magret, I check it looks like a duck magret and is served with apple. It's good. Perhaps it lacks spirit, but it is correct.I have to hurry so I decide to skip the dessert and have a coffee while I try to think about the experience: correct cuisine at correct prices. But I want to make that, for me, it is not just another restaurant in Barcelona. I think it is definitely a place to have in mind, where you can eat very at easy for a reasonable price. It is almost a place of reference and I strongly recommend it.

B Lounge
9 / 10 Review
B Lounge

Great Brunch in the Hotel Barceló Raval

The Brunch of Barcelo Raval is one of the best I've had in Barcelona, ​​and very complete for its price. When you arrive, they make you a tour around the restaurant explaining to all sections: salty, cold meats, sweets, drinks ... Later they offer a welcome cocktail: a choice between the Bloody Mary (great for hangovers) or a Mimosa (champagne with orange juice) Then you can taste anything free buffet of appetizers, soups, salads, different breads with cold cuts, cheeses, pastries galore and pastries, fruits ... a lot of things! Finally, they serve at the table or eggs Florentine or Benedict. The Eggs Florentine are poached eggs with spinach, real good. And Benedict, are also poached eggs with ham, topped with Hollandaise Sauce (sauce made with egg, butter and lemon). To liven up the evening, there's good background music, spun by a DJ who puts retro music. Very cool. And all for 25 €, super fine for my taste !!