Ca l'isidre. Catalan restaurant in Raval area of Barcelona close to Avinguda Parallel and metro station Parallel. This hidden gem of a restaurant was opened in 1970 by Chef Isidre Gironés and still gets top reviews from all guests among them the Spanish royal family.

Ca l'Isidre is a small and intimate family owned restaurant with classic old world decor, immaculate table settings in an elegant style.

Ca l'isidre serves seasonal Catalan and Mediterranean dishes with market fresh ingredients, each dish prepared to perfection blending flavours and texture and accompanied by top wines.

Favourites include homemade gazpacho soup, croquettes, fideus, "cabrit" roast baby goat with pearl onions and "Peus d porc farcits d ceps i tofona" pigs trotter.

The food is served by friendly and attentive staff among them family members.

Not cheap, but a recommended dining experience in Barcelona. Reservations a good idea.

Tasting lunch menu from Monday to Friday.

Closed Sundays and usually closed first two weeks of August for holidays.

It is a little off center and the neighbourhood is not as exclusive as the cuisine, but it's safe and accessible by metro or taxi.

Nearest metro station is Parallel and nearest parking on Carrer Aldana 5 or Carrer Abat Safont 2.

Opening times:
Monday to Saturday 13:30h to16:00 & 20:30 to 23:00.
Closed sundays and holidays.