Thursday October 19th - Last Supper, Adiós Barcelona

Thursday October 19th - Last Supper, Adiós Barcelona

We enjoyed the perfect ending to the perfect vacation with a visit to "The best restaurant in Barcelona" a tiny restaurant in Barcelona's El Raval district of narrow streets lined with shops and Tapas bars. Canete is well known to locals, but not to outsiders. Virtually all of the patrons were locals, and the atmosphere was jovial and welcoming.

From the moment we entered the establishment we were treated like family, as if we had been dining there for years. I'm sure it didn't hurt that Kevin and Tina were referred by a long-time local who lives down the street from Canete (translation "Pipe").

The menu features a collection of artistic interpretations on standard Catlonian fare, with an abundance of pork, lamb and seafood. We shared a table with another group and dined en famiglia, soaking up the local culture and hospitality. 

A close examination of the artwork reveals a unique piece with the establishment's catchy slogan.

After consulting with the proprietor on the wine list he recommended a Spanish Cabernet that rivals the finest wines I have ever tasted without the big price tag, hearty and rich with tannin and berry, a blind tasting could easily pass for a vintage year of Opus One at 1/4 the price.

We were personally greeted by the Chef, the Head Waiter and the Proprietor upon our arrival.

Our waiter Emilio 

We began with a selection of Tapas including pan de crystal, garlic prawns, and veal meatball with porcini mushrooms. The main course consisted of suckling pig, suckling lamb and veal sweetbreads. All were absolutely fantastic. What a wonderful way to wrap up our latest adventure. Thank you Kevin and Tina for introducing us to this little gem. We will return with Mucho Gusto!