SANTA MARIA
| Address | Comerç 17; 08003 Barcelona by Pons i Clerch |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhood | El Born | See on map |
| Metro | Jaume I [L4], Arc de Triomf [L1] |
| Telephone | +34 93 315 1227 |
| Website | http://www.santamania.info/ |
| Price | EUR 30-40 |
| Hours | Tue-Sat: 13:30-15:30, 20:30-0:30 |
Situated near Carles Abellán’s Comerç 24, run by another of Ferran Adrià’s El Bulli alumni and also serving small, innovative tapas-like dishes (but cheaper with a greater chance of an available table), it’s easy to describe this as the runner-up choice. Comparing the two, however, is unfair as that’s where the similarities end. Whereas the dining experience at Comerç 24 can feel a bit formal and theatrical, Paco Guzmán’s joint is a noisy, busy tapas place that just happens to serve up wonderful, fancy food on the side.
