Mietta's Review
Barcelona is a cafe-restaurant advertising Spanish cuisine in the heart of St. Kilda. Espagnols dispute the authenticity of the cuisine but still like the place. It utilises its narrow space wisely and has additional tables and chairs on the street. Perfect for summer evenings and even cold winter nights are catered for with PVC plastic drop blinds and moveable gas stand heaters. There is a variety of tapas or starters that are perfect to accompany a jug of sangria. Main courses include paella, pastas and meat dishes. The Spanish donuts for dessert are a must. There are a variety of simple dishes to choose from, all made from good quality ingredients and produced in a very small kitchen. You actually get to walk through the kitchen and take a look at the preparation on the way to the bathroom at the back.
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Age Cheap Eats 2005
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