Cafe De L'Academia

"Politicians and functionaries from the nearby Generalitat frequent this dining room, which is always boiling with life. Be sure to reserve at lunchtime." Full review

"Superb Catalan cuisine and top-notch desserts are served at this restaurant in an 18th-century building."

"An assured approach to the classics of Catalan cui- sine, combined with sunny tables on the pretty Plaça Sant Just, make this one of the best-value restaurants around." Full review

"Great for a date or a lazy lunch, with creative Catalan cooking served in a romantic stone-flagged restaurant or outside in the medieval square, lit by candles at night."

"With its brick arches and exposed-beam ceilings, the Café de l'Acadèmia is an intimate, relaxing place for lunch or dinner, popular with government workers from nearby Plaça Sant Jaume and visitors alike."

"Expect a mix of traditional dishes with the occasional creative twist. At lunchtime, local Ajuntament (town hall) office workers pounce on the menú del día." Full review

"Inventive restaurant, which serves variations on traditional Catalan cuisine at a reasonable price...the offerings change daily." Full review

"A short walk from Plaça Sant Jaume, this 28-table restaurant looks expensive but is actually one of the best and most affordable in the Barri Gòtic" Full review