Food/Wine: Places: Chic Eating in Barcelona

Chic Eating in Barcelona

A member asked: My college-age daughter and her friends will be in Barcelona, and I’d like to send them to a great restaurant for lunch. Where would you recommend that would be young and trendy? – F. D., NY

The perfect restaurant for mom and dad isn’t always the ideal place for the teenage set. We set out to find a few options that drew a young, fashionable crowd but also served food that would appeal to less adventurous appetites. Saboroso, a wonderful Barcelona-based concierge service for gourmets, steered us in the right direction.

The first restaurant they suggested was CDLC (Pasaje Marítim 32; www.cdlcbarcelona.com), a beachside eatery popular amongst the city’s beautiful people. The mixed menu features salads, sushi, pastas and some standard tapas, and the 20-something crowd includes the occasional celebrity (including members of Barcelona’s soccer team). Pluses include the gauze-draped daybeds, excellent sea views and a St.-Tropez atmosphere.

Another excellent choices is Bestial (Calle Ramon Trias Fargas 2-4; www.bestialdeltragaluz.com), also situated right on the beach with a fantastic terrace shaded by palm trees. The Italian menu won’t impress a real foodie, but its great location and super chic clientele make this a good pick for travelers whose priority is a happening scene. The restaurant brings a DJ in at night for more of a club atmosphere.

The recently opened Hotel AB Skipper (Avenida del Litoral 10; www.hotelabskipper.com) also could be an option. A great Sunday brunch can be hard to find in Barcelona, but the hotel’s restaurant has substantial offers sweetened by their great sea views.

Read more on where to eat in Barcelona here.