El Chigre 1769
Squid ink paella with fresh baby shrimp
Verdict: Walk
The shrimp on the squid ink paella is the best of the best. You come here for a cool vibe but we found the service to be lacklustre and it was a bit touristy. Great spot but only if you are in the area.
Type: Spanish Tapas
City: Barcelona, ES (Old Town)
Entrance with some small standing room
Item: Black Ink Paella, Octopus, Tomato Bread
Cost: Higher end for Barcelona, but well worth it
Grilled octopus
Comments:
Top 3 places we ate at in Barcelona amongst probably 20 or so restaurants / spots
The line is a long wait so be prepared for that but you can try and sneak a drink on the outside patio on the railings or barrels that they have
The seafood was pretty bomb-tastic and we especially remember the little shrimpies on the black ink paella
We got a chance to drink a bunch of different local wines but didn’t dip into the vermouth even though they are known as a vermouth spot
I loved how the menu was a seasonal rotating one based on what was fresh in the market so you’ll always be in for a surprise
Food was pretty consistently good and we would definitely go back
Go for a nice mid day lunch and enjoy walking around the old town
Tomato bread
Spanish wines
