Advantages: Outstanding dining experience. Disadvantages: It will probably be years before I go back.
...determined to have dinner at Els Quatre Gats (the four cats). Barcelona does have quite an important Picasso connection, as he spent his formative years here. Els Quatre Gats was a regular hangout for him and other Barcelonian artists. This was what attracted us to this place. It is not however what I will mostly remember from it.
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Halfway between las Ramblas and the Via Laietana, Els Quatre Gats ... ...need to proclaim its credentials, Els Quatre Gats doesn't feel at all elitist and as such doesn't have a dress code. The place was full, mainly with tourists, including a lot of Americans.
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When we arrived, there was no table available and we were told we had to wait for up to half an hour. Not a problem, we fully expected that and were looking forward to spending this time in the bar, soaking up the atmosphere and perhaps ...
weetoon 24.05.2006
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Els Quatre Gats
Advantages: none Disadvantages: overpriced, not family friendly and overcharging
Overpriced, average food and rude waiters
The food was really not that good, many places in Barcelona that can give you a better meal for a cheaper price. Avoid the meat, not good quality
In addition, the waiters were rude as they did not like the fact we had a baby and a pushchair and they overcharge our bill. As soon as they notice we were checking the bill, they came over to ensure everything was ok. They overcharge us for a lot of money (25%) ...
fedelondon 19.05.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Els Quatre Gats
Advantages: A truly atmospheric dining experience Disadvantages: Its not next door to me
I love Barcelona and I love the Four Cats (Els Quatre Gats) restaurant. I usually go to Barcelona about three times a year for long weekends and I always make a point of dining at the four cats on Sunday evenings. They have a website (can't give it out here but go to google) where you can either email for a reservation or get the telephone number.
The atmosphere, live piano music and decorations are fantastic, even the toilet is a must see. The ... ...Gaudi, in neo-gothic style and was a meeting place for famous artists like Pablo Picasso, Miguel Utrillo and Ramón Casas. In Spanish 'Four Cats' means 'a few unimportant persons'. The lamb is fantastic and I always seem to order it even though I think I should try something else. With a half decent bottle of wine you can expect to pay about €50 per head. I really can't recommend it highly enough. ...
huntmj007 30.12.2005
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Els Quatre Gats
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