You'll first notice they have a fantastic terrace on the Placa de la Barceloneta and then that there are plenty of tables inside, but the best place to eat at L'Ostia is at the bar, lonely as a cloud, without raucous laughter or chatty tourists to bother you. L'Ostia captures the essence of Barceloneta in tapas, small casseroles and dishes prepared with loving care. Try the paper cone of fried fish, the old-fashioned battered 'a la romana' the 'bomba de la Pwepa' (giant fried potato and meat croquete), the tuna tartare with avocado and the wild mushroom and' fois gras risotto.' Bar & Restaurant L'Ostia Pl de la Barceloneta, 1 Barcelona T: 93 221 47 58 W: www.lostiabarceloneta.com