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Ca l'isidrevsABaC
Both restaurants are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, ABaC Restaurant is preferred by most writers compared to Ca l'isidre. ABaC Restaurant comes in at 90 with endorsements from 13 reviews like Lonely Planet, Time Out and Zagat.
Ca l'isidre
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Frommer's
Carrer De les Flors 12, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona
From $0/night
Fodor's "A favorite with Barcelona's creative crowd, this place is hung with pictures and engravings, some original, by Dalí and other prominent artists." Full review
Lonely Planet "Lurking in an unappealing backstreet off El Raval, Ca L’Isidre is an old-world gem. Immaculately kept dining areas stretch away from the entrance, dominated by warm timber and tiles." Full review
Gayot "Market-fresh delicacies." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Picasso, Tapiès and even Woody Allen have dined on Catalan fare at this long-time artists’ hang-out."
Time Out "Catalan tradition combines with select market produce at this delightful spot in the Raval area." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The dining room is posh but comforting, and so is the menu. Market cooking at its very best, the food reflects the changing seasons as well as the grand tradition of rural Catalan cuisine." Full review
Zagat "Zagat reviews are compiled from individual user reviews. Zagat reviews are compiled from individual user reviews." Full review
Frommer's "Isidre Gironés and his wife Montserrat have been serving market cuisine with a seafood emphasis at this El Raval restaurant since 1970" Full review
ABaC Condé Nast Traveler
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Avenida Tibidabo 1, 08022 Barcelona
From $167/night
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"The chic and intimate ABaC sits on the Tibidabo hill at the north end of the city, on a street lined with fantastic (and fantastical) modernist mansions." Full review
Concierge "Guests can partake of Cruz's singular cuisine: Options may include pigeon stuffed with foie gras and porcini mushrooms, milk-fed lamb infused with vanilla, and eel with Iberian ham ravioli."
Frommer's "This is the showcase of a personality chef, Xavier Pellicer, who creates a self-termed cuisine d'auteur, meaning a menu of completely original dishes." Full review
Zagat4.3
"“Exceptional”, “imaginative” food by chef Jordi Cruz dazzles diners at this “unique” upper Sant Gervasi Catalan with a “chic”, “tranquil” hotel setting." Full review
DK Eyewitness "At the foot of Tibidabo mountain, Abac offers French-Mediterranean cuisine prepared by award-winning chef, Xavier Pellicer."
Michelin Guide3 Stars
"A memorable gastronomic experience awaits at Abac, which occupies a contemporary building in the upper section of the city." Full review
Time Out "Jordi Cruz has regained Àbac’s second Michelin star, making his restaurant once again the essential haute cuisine establishment in Barcelona." Full review
Gayot16.0
"Chef Jordi Cruz serves contemporary cuisine in an oasis of peace and tranquility in Zona Alta." Full review
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Fodor's "The tasting menu is the only reasonable choice here: trust this chef to give you the best he has." Full review
Jetsetter "Want to experience Barcelona's avant-garde food scene first-hand? Check into ABaC Restaurant & Hotel." Full review
