If you want quality Spanish food outside of Barcelona, then go to 2 de Vins. The seafood being served there is bought each week at the nearby fish market by one of the owners and you can truly taste the freshness.
I am lucky to have a local friend who suggested that my wife and I dine with her at this local favorite. When we arrived, I thought it looked a bit classy and expensive. But the people working there were very welcoming. We felt immediately at lease. I felt I could order anything on the menu and everything will be just fine.
I can tell you that 2 de Vins did not disappoint. My friend was right: we had a good time. It is now one of our favorites! It's the best dining we've ever experience in Spain.
Imagine a freshly caught shrimp dipped in God-knows-what super delish creamy sauce. The waiter even showed us what the shrimps looked like before they cooked them! OMG!
With three glasses of wine and the intoxicating flavors, I can no longer remember everything we ordered. I know it was a combination of seafood and pork and cheese and olive oil. I remember there was something wrapped in pork (no it was not bacon). I remember slowly slumping as I continue to feel relaxed. The red wine was very soothing.
If you are in Barcelona, get out of the city at least once and go to 2 de Vins. You won't regret it!
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Read moreWe had an overnight layover in Barcelona and were determined not to eat at the airport hotel restaurant. Came up with the idea for 2 de Vins from a tripadvisor review. Boy we were not disappointed. The hotel got us dinner reservations for 9:45 pm. The place was packed with locals when we got there - always a good sign. Someone on the staff (I think it might be the owner - if you are reading this have fun on your trip to LA) spoke English and set us up at our table. I just let the gentleman pick our appetizers and main meal - wow what a meal and very inexpensive. If you are in Barcelona you should make time to visit 2 de Vins. This was a truly memorable visit - I can't wait to visit Barcelona again and of...
Read moreFlying out the next day, we wanted one more night of drinks and tapas. We Uber-ed to this neighborhood away from the boring Barcelona Airport Hotel bar food, and we're so glad we did. We had several tapas here. The one that really blew us away was the foie gras on raisin crustini. I ordered 3 plates of it before the night was over. And that had a good bar, including a pretty fantastic IPA. The neighborhood, while not too interesting visually, is not touristy with many families and couples strolling area in...
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