Via Veneto

Via Veneto has operated as one of Barcelona's most venerable fine-dining rooms for decades, with a dining room reviewers describe as old-world in the best sense — refined decor paired with service some call the most enjoyable Michelin-starred experience of their trip. At 4.6 stars from nearly 1,200 reviews and a must-see score of 74, it holds a respected place in the city's fine-dining hierarchy, even as newer, trendier tasting-menu restaurants draw more buzz elsewhere. A minority of reviewers feel the cooking itself doesn't quite match the exceptional service and setting. It suits diners drawn to a classic, formal fine-dining evening over a contemporary or experimental one.