No. 2: La Cigale Restaurant and Cocktails
La Cigale or ‘the cricket’ is down one of Gracia’s characteristic side-streets. It is an adorable hole-in-the-wall with pleasant, bilingual waiters. La Cigale is decorated like a funky old house that used to belong to your Great Aunt Matilda, the eccentric nude painter on your father’s side. The restaurant-bar is packed with overstuffed couches in red and gold and mismatched chairs that appear to be antiques. There are strange photos on the walls and worn books on the shelves. While La Cigale is often full, it maintains an intimate feel, and is a good choice for going out with a few friends.
The cocktails are a good price, and so are the dinner options. There are many ‘wok’ dishes to choose from at about €6.00 a piece, which in this city is a good deal. I usually opt for the Spanish selection of cheeses platter and a plate of ‘nachos’ with a couple of cocktails among friends. One drawback, this cricket is smoky. If you don’t like second-hand smoke with your cheese platter, than best to choose another place.
Where: Tordera, 50 – 93 457 58 23
When: Evenings, tapas, drinks, dinner
What: wide cocktail and mixed drinks selection. About €15.00 p/ person