La Taverna del Suculent, with its bold red façade, serves up casual tapas and free-flowing wine, all under the playful influence of chef Carles Abellan.
Rambla del Raval, 39, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain Get directions
"Taverna—you'll know it from its flashy red-painted exterior—is actually the little sister of nearby Suculent, an upscale tasting menu type of place from Carles Abellan. Like so many of the best chefs in the city, Abellan is a former protege of Ferran Adrià—his first solo venture was another favorite of ours, Comerç, 24. Unlike its sit-down neighbor, La Taverna del Suculent is more casual; guests order tapas and finger food directly from the bar and can eat them standing, and wine flows freely. Order the crispy tortillitas, or anything that involves ham. "
Eugenia Sánchez Alvarez
