The midday lunch menu is a fixture of both Spanish cuisine and culture, a social as well as a culinary experience for locals and visitors alike. Economies of scale and a fixed range of options make it an affordable way for restaurants to offer their cuisine at reasonable prices, since the recession the competition is particularly fierce, gourmet chefs and Michelin star winning restaurants are increasingly offering spectacular gastronomic experiences to diners during the day that are not just confined to the food. This article brings together some of the best value available in Barcelona at midday.