You see… One thing I really appreciate about Barcelona is that wherever you may go you will find this “neighbourhood feel” that any other large European city cannot offer you. For instance, you may only understand half of what your baker is saying but you like to think you have been knowing him for as long as The Old Lady coming every morning to buy her baguette for the last 50 years. Later during the day, you may be walking ten minutes away from the hectic Ramblas and find yourself wandering around remote places that could well be located in a small town in the Catalan outback. Eventually, you may have the chance to randomly find places like La Paradeta where the wonderful simplicity characterising the Mediterranean culture holds at its best. (or to get to know it through a friend of a friend )

Do not look for a sophisticated atmopshere or an elaborate menu. In fact, you will not be offered much choice :a few different species of fish and sea food and one single type of salad). Besides, if you are not Mediterranean, you may feel a little rushed and disoriented by the service in this Grand Bazar. Nonetheless, what you will find here is what one can live for: fresh and relatively economic food, a lively crowd and an authentic Mediterranean magic touch enchanting the atmosphere of this unique place.

Arrive early to avoid the line.  Forget about lunch during the week, they only do dinners.