Las Ramblas is the perfect location for a romantic dinner. My boyfriend and I went there for Valentine's Day and for my birthday six months later.
The tapas menu can be overwhelming at first, but the friendly servers make things easy and comfortable. Tapas is a fun way to try tons of new food. The plates come out as they're ready, so you're often trying one thing at once, which helps you focus on each food item. I also felt like I had better discussions with my dinner partner there because we were eating at a slower, relaxed pace.
When we went on my birthday, we didn't have reservations but they were able to seat us at the bar, where we could watch the chefs prepare the plates. That was pretty interesting.
I'd suggest getting a bottle of wine or pitcher of sangria. The tres leches cake is wonderful.
These are some of my favorite plates to try (they range from $5-$7) :
- Grilled Asparagus
- Pure Patatas con Chorizo de Cider
- Albondigas (veal & pork Meatballs)
- Brochetas de Morunos (pork Tenderloin with cider thyme reduction on a Skewer)