"Hear that it’s run by three El Bulli alumni, a trio that also heads up the two-Michelin-starred Disfrutar in Barcelona , and you’d be forgiven for feeling a bit… stiff. It’s bound to be fancy, right? The sight of an airy outdoor terrace, full of orange trees and low-slung lamps and big, hearty laughs will put your mind at ease. Compartir means "to share" in Spanish, so every plate is designed with fork-to-fork combat in mind. The vibe is laid back—but not so laid back that you’d let the last razor clam go without a fight. Book ahead and it’s a great group spot. Not the cheapest, granted, but they get the basics (and the not-so-basic) dead right." - Gemma Askham,Jessica Benavides Canepa