If anyone wanted to explain what a dynamic family project is, they could definitely use the story of this hotel-restaurant: Els Casal was a Bergueda farm that was turned into this establishment. They run together, and one feeds the other, since everything that is served has been produced by the same family on their property. A Michelin star backs the idea.

El Xampanyet is an authentic tapas restaurant. Guests can sample delicious tapas, with a serving of the house sparkling white wine, either at the bar or in one of the few marble tables, The house speciality are undoubtedly the anchovy tapas. There are now more than three generations who have steered this ship from behind the bar. The restaurant retains a décor that commemorates bygone times and which gives it great character.

What makes El Xalet de Montjuïc different from other restaurants, as well as its excellent culinary quality, are its furnishings. The restaurant has a large panoramic terrace and a revolving lounge from where you can enjoy spectacular views of the city of Barcelona. Though its windows you can see the perfect urban silhouette of the city interlaced with the utterly Mediterranean sky.

The El Velodrome Muntaner bar-restaurant was for years a bustling place where Catalan politicians and intellectuals and endless amounts of artists would meet up. Today it retains the essence of the old premises, but with a modern and innovative touch, especially in the kitchen. It is ideal for any meal of the day, from breakfast (continental or not), through to lunch and especially dinner.

Because of its location next to Sitges beach and its name, El Velero clearly displays its seafaring character.

Located in a beautiful tower in the high part of Barcelona, El Trapio is an easy going and pleasant restaurant which is known for its very characteristic intimate feel. Their market cuisine is another strong point. The wine cellar is small but select, with around 50 varieties of national wines. In summer it's a real pleasure to enjoy the fresh and charming terrace.

A typical farmhouse in Valles from 1926, which has been restored and redecorated, is home to El Trabuc. Its strong point is the quality of its recipes, pure traditional Catalan cuisine. They have their own wine cellar with a large variety of wines and cavas, as well as a heated terraces and a dining room that's ideal for celebrations.

El Timonel is located in an amazing location: the leisure marina in the coastal town of Masnou, in the Maresme area. Its speciality is fresh fish and shellfish and these are cooked in all sorts of different ways. The common lobster paella, fideuá with lobster, Arenys prawns, oysters, clams and eels are famous here.

El Terral, located in the old town of Vilassar de Mar, serves traditional Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine made with seasonal produce. You can also sample here completely homemade pizzas and tapas in a partly open terrace and courtyard with plants.

Irene, at the bar, and Yolanda, in the kitchen, are former work colleagues who left it all behind to begin a new adventure in the Setè Cel, where the kitchen is next to the bar and the result is a pleasant and enjoyable mix. The choices in this neighbourhood eatery are many and varied, but none of them will let you down!