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Best Fideua
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Fideua is the legendary Catalan noodle counterpart to the traditional seafood paella. It is prepared in a wide, flat pan called a 'paella', using short, thin noodles instead of the typical rice. The dish is cooked in a rich, dark fish fumet that has been slow-simmered with various Mediterranean catches for maximum flavor. It is traditionally topped with fresh prawns, cuttlefish, and mussels, and served with a side of pungent garlic allioli. A high-quality version features noodles that have been slightly toasted to achieve a signature nutty aroma and firm texture.

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Fideua is the legendary Catalan noodle counterpart to the traditional seafood paella. It is prepared in a wide, flat pan called a 'paella', using short, thin noodles instead of the typical rice. The dish is cooked in a rich, dark fish fumet that has been slow-simmered with various Mediterranean catches for maximum flavor. It is traditionally topped with fresh prawns, cuttlefish, and mussels, and served with a side of pungent garlic allioli. A high-quality version features noodles that have been slightly toasted to achieve a signature nutty aroma and firm texture.

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Can Majó

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Go: 13:00; family-run institution where the fideua is cooked in wide pans to ensure a consistent crispy texture.

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Restaurante Elche

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Go: 13:30; a temple to rice and noodle dishes known for using thin noodles that absorb the dark fish stock.

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Can Ramonet

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Go: 13:30; housed in one of the oldest buildings in the district, this spot has been a port staple for generations.

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Xiringuito Escribà

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Go: 13:30; a beachside specialist with a powerful kitchen and a signature large-format noodle pan.

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Suquet de l'Almirall

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Go: 13:00; a traditional seafood room where the fideua is treated with the same respect as their namesake stew.

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La Mar Salada

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Go: 13:00; a refined waterfront seafood room with a modern kitchen that excels in high-end noodle pans.

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Restaurante Salamanca

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Go: 13:00; a large-format seafood house capable of handling groups needing consistent and traditional noodle pans.

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La Fonda

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Go: 13:30; popular high-volume spot providing a reliable and affordable entry point to traditional noodle dishes.

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Ca l'Estevet

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Go: 13:30; historic restaurant once frequented by intellectuals, serving a classic of the Catalan kitchen.

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Taverna El Glop

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Go: 13:30; rustic tavern where the cold esqueixada provides a crisp counterpoint to the smoky charcoal-grilled mains.

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Bodega Monumental

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Go: 13:30; grand atmospheric bodega reflecting a commitment to traditional and unfussy neighborhood dining.

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7 Portes

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Go: 13:30; historic institution since 1836, serving a highly polished and consistent version of the dish.

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Arume

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Go: 20:00; while Galician in influence, they serve some of the most innovative seafood pans in the district.

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Cheriff

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Go: 13:30; widely considered one of the city's best for its intense fish stock and perfectly timed noodles.

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Pez Vela

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Go: 13:30; a view-first option at the far end of the beach offering a consistent and clean noodle pan.

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