(81 Gran de Gracia in Barcelona, Spain)

Among the three hundred diners that fill this 30-year-old restaurant every day, you may spot the Kin...g of Spain, movie stars, and politicians. Botafumeiro has to be a well-oiled machine to keep all and sundry happy and coming back for more, and it does. The decor is so trad, with wood railings and banisters, white table linens, and nautically-themed art and objets. The menu focusses on the sea, try fruits de mer for two to start, followed by anglerfish fisherman's stew with white beams or one of the barbecued fish, then a dessert of Belgian chocolate volcano with chocolate sherbet. Wine list is an ambassador for Spanish wines. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 1pm - 1am [moreless]