Traditional market cuisine with contemporary innovations, combining local and Mediterranean cuisine in a traditional setting. HIGHLIGHT: Founded in 1929, this restaurant represents a living history of Barcelona and was a favourite hangout for fictional detective Pepe Carvalho. Not in vain it became a meeting point for writers and artists such as Manuel Vázquez Montalbán —the table he used to occupy is still there—, Terenci Moix, Juan Marsé, Eduardo Mendoza, Picasso, Dalí... INTERIOR: Banco de Boquerones group saved this establishment for the city. Renovated respectfully, managing to hold onto its historical essence. With original restored elements —such as the tiles and the furniture—, offering a nostalgic but updated experience. The walls remain decorated with posters and photographs from other eras that trace the road map of Casa Leopoldo. The private rooms, such as the pink one for 8 people,
dedicated to its owner, Rosa Gil, are opened to host celebrations, gatherings... RECOMMMENDED: The Oxtail in red wine, their rice dishes, the Meatballs with cuttlefish, the Monkfish and seafood suquet, desserts such as the 5 chocolate textures or the Catalan cream foam. PRICE: 40 Eur.