LOCATIONWithin the El Born district. Closest metro stop is Arc de Triomf.
DETAILSThe busy eatery is a statement in contemporary design – the 19th century sandstone edifice, once a food store for salted fish and preserves, now houses ash-coloured tables and chairs, polished concrete flooring and metallic columns that all contrast with patriotic gazpacho-red and sunny yellow finishes. An expansive glass wall separates the kitchen from diners, yet simultaneously encourages the drama of cooking to infuse the buzzing dining room.
FOOD & BEVERAGECustomers perch themselves on upholstered chairs at the lengthy bar to sample
nueva cocina creations, including the likes of paper-thin filo cigars filled with light-as-air parmesan mousse spiked with parma ham, lime and basil essences; black truffle consommé poured over perfectly spherical egg, truffle and parmesan-flavoured, jelly-like beads; baby bundles of squid, wrapped in cured bacon and served with a tart squid ink vinaigrette; and a palate-cleansing shot of “Nestea” with zesty green tea foam and sweet white peach purée layered atop one another. Awarded one sacred Michelin star, Abellán’s success at Comerç 24 lies in its winning trifecta of cosmopolitan ambience, creative cuisine and refreshingly reasonable prices.