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This restaurant stands out for the quality of its seasonal produce and its service, offered since 1979 when Joan Manubens, a mechanic turned charismatic restaurateur, opened a small establishment serving daily menus with his mother Pilar, encouraged by brother Pep (owner of Cal Pep). Son Joan has been running the restaurant since 2017. 

The waiting team is headed by Modesto Baena, who has been serving tables for thirty years. This award recognises their impeccable work and commitment to offering a memorable experience. 

Hidden at the end of a passageway, with no sign on the door and no menu, the best approach is to let the staff decide for you, according to the market, your tastes and your budget. The food is always fresh, mainly from the sea, minimal but majestically prepared to preserve genuine flavours. Plus a wine cellar of more than 400 wines to go with it. 

Beneath wooden beams and protected by century-old stone and arches, illustrated with works by artists such as Antoni Tàpies and Perico Pastor, this establishment has won over the likes of Woody Allen (a fan of the croquettes) and Francis Ford Coppola (who landed in Barcelona just to have a sea-food supper at the Passadís with his friend Manubens).