Angolo Sophisticated and modern with traditionally prepared Italian and Catalan cuisine. C/ Salvador Espriu, 23 (Vila Olimpica) 93 221 29 73

Arc Café Fusion Thai & Asian restaurant and café. Large selection of teas. Try their Thai curry speciality. C/ Carabassa, 19 (Barri Gòtic) 93 302 52 04

Atmosphere A romantic French bistro that's reasonably priced with a weekday menu from 10 euros. C/ Venus, 1-3 (Gracia) 93 458 20 44

Con K A stylish, cosy bar-restaurant where they pride themselves on originality, variety, and quality of service. C/ Villarroel, 60 (Eixample) 93 451 83 72 txikier@hotmail.com

El Disbarat Offering Mediterranean and Catalan dishes with an array of supurb wines. An English menu is also available at this unique retaurant. C/ Montseny, 14 (Gracia) 93 237 11 13

Els Tres Perfect for traditional Catalan food, including deer carpaccio and an Iberian cured meat plate. Enjoy the beautiful retaurant that also holds art exhibitions regularly. C/ Muntaner, 55 (Eixample) 93 451 92 10

Epicur Catalan and Basque urban tavern awarded the Cartaví 2008 second prize for the excellence of its wine menu. Each small dish comes with a wine suggestion from the sommelier owner. C/ Comte Borrell, 160 (Eixample) 93 452 19 62