Ciudad Condal is one of my favourite tapas bar which was recommanded by my exchange friends Kevin and Sophia. They serve excellent tapas and there are daily off-menu specials made with the freshest ingredients of the day. Whether or not you find the stuff I recommand will depend on your luck, but trust me there is no way towards disappointment for definite.

For items that are always available, you must never miss out the Salmon Montadito. All montadito at the bar except the ones with Spanish Jamon, 5 Cheese and anchovies are 1.45 euros each. The Salmon one is usually the all-time-favourite for every one if you like smoked salmon to start with because it is so thick and moist and soft and not overly salty hmmmm it really delicious even though yes it is only salmon!

Fried cheese is pretty good you are nut for cheeses. It is like brie on skewer, coated with nuts and served with a sweet cranberry sauce. Once itifried, the cheese inside is so gooey and creamy. YUM.

Veal Sirloin is not bad but sometimes it is a little chewy. There are usually daily special steak on skewer at the bar and my experience with those are better. Ones we had this skewer of steak with apple and foie gras. It was only 3.95 euros each but it was seriously finger-licking good. You would have to rely on your luck for that!

There are also a variety of salad available everyday including the classic ones in most tapas bar like Russian, seafood, etc. This Califonia Salad was the most appealing to me as it was avocado-covered! Apart from avocado, there was farfalle pasta, york ham, cheese, and it was served with two slices of fresh pa amb tomaquet. I just love the soft avocado in oil! And a portion of salad is so filling. Better share it with someone!

There is Spanish tortilla everywhere you go, and you can buy one easily from the supermarket. You can buy one, stick it into the microwave and TaDaaa here you are.

But if you are talking about a quality tortilla, Ciudad Condal is one of the best place to enjoy it. It is only made with egg and potato like the traditional ones, but the tortilla here had the potato soft and mushy, while the egg was delectably fluffy, smooth and lucious inside. It was only just shaped! What an amazing tortilla.

Baked pepper stuffed with cod is another classic at tapas places. The sweet peppers was stuffed with an overflowing amount of shedded yet juicy cod pieces and they were topped with baked with some emmental. Worth the wait.

In general I would not recommand anyone to try their grill seafood here because they quite expensive, and sometimes seafood are served overcooked or cold. Though their grill prawns are pretty good. The prawns are really plump and succulent. Without any flavourings the prawns on its own are sweet on its own.

This off-menu baked cod is also a must try if you see it. The salted cod was topped and baked with brie, and it was served with a sweet tomato jam. Scumpiously fabulous.

Ciudad Condal will be a great place to enjoy tapas in Barcelona, and the prices are reasonable too. It is really close to Pl. Catalunya along Rambla de Catalunya. Queuing is a must but if you don't mind, you can go reserve a table at the reception, but at the same time wait behind the bar for any available seats. At the bar, each individual have his/her own bill. You may also enjoy stand-up tapas, grab a glass of wine, a plate of food and just chill!

Address: Rambla de Catalunya, 18

Gran Via de les Cots Catalanes, 603

08007 Barcelona, Spain