The second location of Barcelona’s legendary Alba restaurant, the original owner’s daughter opened this eatery to great success.

Alba’s seasonal menu is simple and effective, combining expertly-crafted traditional Catalonian cuisine with a original compositions, including the delicious ‘Carne de buey a la piedra’ (ox meat) and ‘Huevos estrellados’ (star eggs). An exquisite wine and cava list is on offer, as well as an assortment of post-prandial cigars.

The restaurant’s dimly-lit interior manages to feel both spacious and intimate. The restaurant is divided into two floors, with the upper devoted to smokers. Scope out the small, lovely terrace, scattered with tables-for-two for a sexy spring evening.