{"id":5094,"date":"2017-09-26T05:39:21","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T05:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.diningtraveler.com\/?p=5094"},"modified":"2017-09-26T05:39:21","modified_gmt":"2017-09-26T05:39:21","slug":"el-nacional-barcelona-the-gastronomic-experience-of-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2017\/09\/el-nacional-barcelona-the-gastronomic-experience-of-barcelona.html","title":{"rendered":"El Nacional Barcelona: A Gastronomic Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

I recently spent the weekend with friends in Barcelona. A local friend suggested I check out El Nacional Barcelona, an elevated restaurant concept located in the heart of the city. The restaurant has four different areas that serve a wide selection of food from the Iberian peninsula. All about our experience…<\/p>\n

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El Nacional Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Location<\/strong><\/h2>\n

El Nacional Barcelona is located in the prestigious street \u201cPaseo de Gracia\u201d. The building itself was constructed in 1889 to host a show room. After the Spanish Civil War, it served as a parking area before it was repurposed as a dining space. The restoration was led by top interior designer L\u00e1zaro Rosa Viol\u00e1n<\/a> who was inspired by the 1930\u2019s and 40\u2019s. He preserved the assets of the building, to include the authentic skylights which allow the entrance of natural light. With more than 3,000 square feet, it can accommodate up to 770 guests. It is open everyday from 12.00 pm until 2.00 am. Given its history, El Nacional Barcelona place is now considered a modern architectural jewel of the city of Barcelona.<\/p>\n

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Food at El Nacional Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Food<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This innovative concept of El Nacional Barcelona offers the guest many different ways to dine. Their menu focuses on Spanish ingredients from the many diverse culinary regions of Spain. When we entered the building, it gave me the vibes of being at a trendy market. As I learned about the menu and indulged, I realized it is so much more.<\/p>\n

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Food at El Nacional Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

El Nacional has 4 restaurants: La Braseria, La Llotja, La Taperia y La Paradeta. Additionally, the space has 5 bars where you can have beers, wine, cocktails, champagne, Oysters and even Russian caviar. All products are Spanish with the exception of the Champagne and Oysters from France and the caviar from Russia.<\/p>\n

\"Beer<\/a><\/p>\n

We chose to do a \u201cGourmet Stop\u201d at La Paradeta<\/h2>\n

We got a very nice table and\u00a0 ordered several plates from the menu. Marco Rocha, the manager of La Paradeta, was very kind to explain us the differences between \u201cCocas Artesanas\u201d and \u201cCocas finas\u201d. These are homemade pastries with different toppings.<\/p>\n

All the dishes were delicious. I say try them all! Here are some of my favorites:<\/p>\n