Berbena

"Berbena is a popular addition to the blossoming world of chef-driven, modern Catalan cuisine in Barcelona. Grab one of the handful of tables, and begin your meal with hearty chunks of house-made sourdough smeared with rich, smoked butter. Then dive into the assortment of seasonal small plates featuring whatever is fresh that day, from grilled sea bass collar with preserved lemon to an omelet of wild mushrooms with roasted onions. Shellfish and other seafood are always in abundance, and vibrant vegetables often play a starring role in the nightly specials. The cheese selection is impressive, as are the small-production wines from local vineyards. Linger over dessert as you enjoy excellent coffee from nearby SlowMov specialty roasters and espresso from the gleaming La Marzocco machine." - Sam Zucker

"Locals reign supreme here. Few tourists have heard of Berbena and even fewer venture off the beaten track to the posh end of town above Avenida Diagonal. Inside, there daily batches of home-baked bread that smell like your grandma’s kitchen, comfort food like hearty beef with wine stew and gooey slices of Spanish omelet, platters of locally sourced cheese and charcuteries—all made for sharing. We'd like to imagine that you'll probably stumble in here for a quick bite. You'll find a table by the window. One thing will lead to another and, before you know it, it’ll be midnight, and you'll realize you’ve spent hours snacking and sipping and chatting. And you won’t regret a single second of it" - Isabelle Kliger, Gemma Askham

"A diminutive, unpretentious and informal restaurant with a name that pays homage to the traditional “berbena” festivals. Here, you can enjoy chef Carles Pérez de Rozas Canut’s cooking to the full, with his focus on simple yet highly captivating dishes based around seasonal Mediterranean ingredients, but which also feature influences from Asia and South America. Personality in spades, with an open kitchen and enticing recipes that tell us lots about the chef, his travels and his work in other countries. The superb desserts complete the picture!" - Michelin Inspector

Lucky enough to walk in at open for lunch. The place is run beautifully, and the food and wine match. Would honestly suggest following the suggestion of the staff on both fronts.