La Balsa - Barcelona

The raft is a restaurant located in the neighborhood of the bonanova, near the return of the grid and at the foot of the tibidabo. As its name indicates, it is... read more The raft is a restaurant located in the neighborhood of the bonanova, near the return of the grid and at the foot of the tibidabo. As its name indicates, it is in what was in time a pond dedicated to irrigation, so it is surrounded by vegetation. the building is a wooden structure with large windows, which allow to enter a lot of light that, mixed with the environmental vegetables, give it a very characteristic environment leaving aside the beautiful environment and design of it (I think it won a fashion award,) the raft is a place aimed at a conservative and very well located public, proper of the neighborhood in which it is located. the atmosphere is distinguished, pulling of pijoteras. not tourists, only local public. access is not easy, since the situation is not central, but have valets its gastronomic proposal is the updated market kitchen, but without the usual touch of modernity in other establishments of the barcelona. first class ingredients and classic dishes adapted to the times they run. It's not the kind of place he has surprises, not good or bad. You won't have any soto, or you'll experience unsuspecting pleasures. is what the clientele, usually and with a markedly conservative tone is asking. the service is at the height of the establishment and is used to treat with famous faces, easy to find in the contest. Additionally, a restaurant suitable for intimate appointments or business meals where a luxurious and relaxed atmosphere is needed and is expected of the meal that it fulfills, but without stealing the prominence to the social event. recommended for these cases.

We had heard of the restaurant and we wanted to try it. Incoming croquettes simply seemed right for us, but nothing else was the only one of good quality, but p... read more We had heard of the restaurant and we wanted to try it. Incoming croquettes simply seemed right for us, but nothing else was the only one of good quality, but presented in a rather poor way. rice was a little scarce but correct. I would appreciate the experience as correct, good wine letter but in general, price of quality, so it is really correct.

We ecanto! quality ingredients, excellent service, very cozy place, perfect for a special occasion! to repeat insurance. read more We ecanto! quality ingredients, excellent service, very cozy place, perfect for a special occasion! to repeat insurance.

A couple hiccups in service- I asked the host if there was a place for my coat and was offered an ottoman to place it beside me only to notice a few minutes lat... read more A couple hiccups in service- I asked the host if there was a place for my coat and was offered an ottoman to place it beside me only to notice a few minutes later there was a coat rack in the dining room she neglected to mention. The croquettes and lamb matin course were stupendous and the staff was very helpful recommending a wonderful wine to match our tastes, but the duck entree felt over tough and uninteresting in terms of flavor, but the desserts made up for it as well and all in all it was a lot of great things and experiences with a couple stumbles.

Very quiet ambience, what we needed for our dinner to have good conversations. Service very attentive, while not too much available. Excellent restaurant. read more Very quiet ambience, what we needed for our dinner to have good conversations. Service very attentive, while not too much available. Excellent restaurant.