The setting and hearty welcome make this 11th-century Horta estate (still graced by the remains of a defensive tower) worth the excursion to northern Barcelona. Grilled meats dominate, though there are also seasonal dishes like salted artichokes fired up on the grill and calçots (spring onions) in winter. Reserve a table in the former cellars or on the garden terrace.
Can Cortada
Barcelona
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