Barcelona "Capital of Catalonia"

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Food and Drink in Barcelona, Spain

There are many restaurants in Barcelona offering local cuisine and that from abroad. For Spanish cuisine, there are some excellent although expensive restaurants along Diagonal and on Ramblas de Catalunya. Cheaper eateries can be found in the side streets, or in the Gothic area.

An average restaurant bill including wine should be around €20 to €30 per person. Tipping is expected but normally the 7% IVA charge is included in the bill, so tips are usually no more than a euro or two at most. In general, Barcelona restaurants open at around 8:00 or 8.30 pm, and they stay open until midnight. Eating out usually starts very late, and often people go out for dinner between 9.30 to 10:00 pm. Furthermore, in Barcelona, it is normal to expect lots of olive oil, garlic and fish as some of the main ingredients in dishes served by restaurants. Equally, pasta dishes are more popular in Barcelona restaurants than in other areas of Spain