Italian. Always a Good Choice
When you want the real deal, head to Pastarito
Spain is a little over an hour away by plane from Italy. The two countries peek at each other over the Mediterranean Sea, and share more in style and architecture than either might like to admit. This is why it has always been confusing to me as to why it is so hard to find Italian food products in Barcelona. Want ricotta? You’ll need to go to a specialty store. Italian mozzarella? You won’t find an original in your local market, but the Spanish rendition (not quite right). It’s mind boggling, this refusal to share products and cheese, but true.
Therefore, if you want real pasta and the real Italian experience, you have to go out to eat. Enter Pastarito, an authentic Italian pasta place with moderate prices and just the right amount of style. A small chain restaurant, Pastarito’s products come from Italy from trusted suppliers. The menu is made up of traditional Italian dishes that stick to the rules of traditional cuisine. There’s no fusion here, it’s 100% old school. They offer fresh tortellini, farfalle and a daily ‘surprise’ pasta created by the chef. Peruse the wine list and maybe try the Sicília Blanc Columba Olatino 2006 if it rings your chimes. The pizza is also comes highly recommended.
Where: c/ Llacuna 148
When: everyday – Lunch and dinner
Contact: 93 485 68 02
Price: €25 p/p