Arrel del Born, Barcelona

This first-class restaurant offers a range of menu choices from around the world, specializing in traditional Catalan selections. The seafood is delivered fresh daily and whipped into delicacies like Sautee Langoustines with onions and Rock Fish Rice with Saffran. To satisfy every palate, meat dishes include Beef Filet with Tempranillo wine sauce and grilled vegetables and Lamb Delicacies (baby lamb riblets with sweet "all i oli" and Romesco sauce). The dining room is well-lit with clean, contemporary lines, wooden tables and chairs and crisp linen. Located in the eclectic old town, the historic town's old-fashioned charm matches this restaurant's menu.