Introduction

Self-titled capital city of Catalonia, Barcelona is more than stunning architecture and a rich history; it has a world-class cuisine. For lovers of food- that is exotic or local, trendy or traditional, sweet or savory, here are some mouth-watering reasons why foodies will love Barcelona. In this article focusing on the food which is worth tasting when in Barcelona some of the most famous ones are going to be described.

Tapas – A Taste of Spain

Speaking about Spain and particularly Barcelona it is impossible not to mention tapas. Tapas are small portions usually accompanied by drinks and are best when taken together with friends or the family. There is a big choice of tapas: Spanish tortilla, meaning potato omelet, and patrias bravas, which are fried potatoes with hot sauce. El Xampanyet and Quimet & Quimet are two of the tapas bars that one must visit.

Paella – A Spanish Delicacy

Needless to say, no tour to the Spanish food guide would be complete without a word or two said to this the famous paella. Starting in fails, paella is a Spanish dish, prepared with rice and garnished with options like seafood or chicken or even vegetables. Though it’s not originally from Barcelona, great paellas can be prepared in many of the foods in Barcelona. This delicious dish can be tasted in Solé and 7 Portes bar/restaurants.

Crema Catalana is the sweet and tasteful cousin to the Spanish creme Catalan

For the lovers of desserts Crema Catalana is food that you must taste, it is very delicious. It is a soft custard with an outer glossy layer of caramelized sugar, similar to the French crème’ brule. This dessert is best enjoyed in the oldest restaurant in Barcelona, or at least that’s what many tourists like to believe – Can Culleretes.

Patatas Bravas – A Staple Companion of the Barcelonians

Patatas bravas are one of the most popular and pickeled snacks a popular snack throughout Barcelona. These crispy fried potatoes are normally taken with what is normally referred to as spicy tomato sauce and garlic mayonnaise. Every tapas bar has them on the menu but a particularly good place to try them is Bar Tomás in the Gracia area of town.

Escudella i Carn d’Olla – A Healthy Pot of Meat

As soon as ther is a first cold snap, people rush to restaurants to taste this hearty dish – escudella i carn d’olla. This is the traditional dish of Catalonia made with meats, vegetables and pasta included in the soup. It is normally best enjoyed in two sittings, this has the soup and vegetables then meats and pasta. This fulfilling dish is very well done by Can Lluis in the Sants neighborhood.

Xuixo – A Sweet Surprise

In case you are in Galicia and you want a pastry that you cannot find anywhere else, then Xuixo should do the trick. Starting from Girona, this paella-like deep-fried dough pastry is sweet and has a stuffing of crema catalana or opțional chocolate. It is then dusted with a layer of icing sugar that which satisfies the sweetness level of many a palate. You should go to Baluard a famous bakery to sample this wonder.

Bomba – Explosive Flavor

Bomba a snack sold in some bandwidth and other tiny stores is really a symbol of how flavorful your mouth will be. This fried potato croquette has stuffed minced meat and enriched in garlic flavored creamy sauce. Despite, there being many places in Spain that offer bombas, this fantastic dish was first concocted in Bar La Cova Fumada in Barcelona.

Conclusion

Food lovers will simply adore Barcelona and its offer of food experiences. Tracing the food culture of the city and the region from the traditional tapas, through to an authentic red snapper paella, and of course, the highly popular churros and flan, is in itself a trip. In this culinary capital, there are so many mouth-watering specialties out there that I have selected only a couple of them to write about. As such, whenever you are in Barcelona do not hesitate to indulge yourself with these rated tasty foods.