Nigella Lawson

"And of course that soft, aromatic, evocative, tomato- doused, garlicky bread."

Dan Myers

"Nestled in a small square just north of the Pla de Palau since 1977, Cal Pep (run by chef and owner Josep "Pep" Manubens Figueras) is synonymous with the great tapas and seafood of Barcelona."

Travel + Leisure

"Some of the city’s best tapas."

Lonely Planet

"It’s getting a foot in the door of this legendary tapas and seafood restaurant that’s the problem – there can be queues out into the square. And if you want one of the five tables out the back, you’ll need to call ahead. Most people are happy elbowing their way to the bar for some of the tastiest seafood tapas in town."

Lonely Planet

"The restaurant's other pièce de résistance is a super-smooth tortilla de patatas (Spanish omelette)."

Ed Levine

"A fresh, fluffy version of the omelet called a tortilla in Spain, made with chorizo, onion, and potato, finished with just a touch of aioli that was the coup de grace."

Maria Astrand

"One of the best potato tortillas I've had."

50 Best Discovery

"His oozing Spanish tortilla is regularly cited as the best in Barcelona."

Maria Astrand

"A tasty tuna tartar with a hint of onion. We're not big fans of tuna tartars but this one we loved."

Luxeat

"Like most of the good tapas places, Cal Pep is crowded during the lunch, but if you get a place you won't regret. Even if it was cloudy outside, i felt sunshine in each of the Cal Pep tapas."