Collage

Por Sarrià?. Por trabajo?. Tienes prisa? Buscas algo rápido donde salgas satisfecho?. Collage podría ser una buena respuesta a todas tus preguntas.
Mi experiencia se basa en el menú de diario, ni idea de la carta ni cenas. Menú basado en 4 primeros y 4 segundos, más postre. Todo ello por 11,50 € (añadir IVA). El primero fue un «Spaguetti a la Mama con nube de parmesano», de segundo «Churrasco a la Brasa con patata caliu y allioli». De postre, «yogur con fruta de la pasión».
El menú es básico, sin complicaciones. Es el clásico menú de diario para la gente currante. Si buscas rapidez, este es el lugar. Son eficaces y competentes. El precio es ajustado a lo que sirven y competencia cerca.

Wow! Everything was delicious and the wait staff was wonderful. I highly recommend the «Rachel Welch» (sic), asparagus panna cotta topped with tuna. So excellent!

We stayed at the Hotel Irla, just a couple of blocks uphill from this dark and seemingly undistinguished hole-​in-​the-​wall, just north of the very busy and fashionable Diagonal in L’Eixample. We were in Barcelona for five nights, and the first three nights, we’d simply pass this place up to hit the more trendy and well-​known haunts of the district. On our way to find a new spot for dinner on our fourth night, naturally, we passed this restaurant heading towards Diagonal. On this particular night, however, as luck (or fate?) would have it, we stopped halfway down the block, and decided to turn around and check out the menu. After a brief hesitation, we decided to give Collage a try…
Collage is setup with three different areas for dining: alfresco dining on the sidewalk, covered, open-​front dining area on the terrace, and a fully-​enclosed dining area just inside of the terrace. The whole setting is very eclectic in design (some interesting modern art on the terrace; mismatched tables and seating; flotsam and jetsam artwork inside), and has a comfortable and chic ambiance. The wait service was very friendly and attentive on both nights we dined here — yes, it was so good the first night, we decided we wanted to have our final Barcelona meal here, as well!
The food at Collage is nothing short of excellent! From the 21-​day macerated steak, to the fabulously grilled octopus, from appetizer to entrée, every dish arrived perfectly cooked, seasoned and flavorful! (I’m uploading several pictures of some of our dishes. Alas, these pictures don’t do justice to the real thing!!!) As great as the main dishes were, we both agreed that the unassuming toasted bread with roasted tomato spread was probably the one item that blew us away, mostly because it was so simple a starter that packed such a punch of wonderful flavor. (We’re both still craving that tomato bread back here in the U. S!!!)
To sum-​up our experience: Collage is a restaurant that is worth seeking out! Our experience here was truly fantastic and memorable. This was by far and away our best dining experience in Barcelona!!! We look forward to returning on our future trips… (And, too, I forgot to mention that they make a mean, kick-​ass Sangria!!! Thank goodness the hotel was only up the block!!!) :D

Off the avenue diagonal by a block, this hidden gem is worth looking for. From the great Sangria, delectable tapas, both pica and main dish, this restaurant won’t leave you wishing for more. I have sampled several items from each of the categories and they have all been 5 star. Tuna tartar, cod fritters, sirloin aged 21 days, tomato flat bread (best in Barcelona), grilled pulpo, and fresh greens with apples, candied almonds, and blue cheese salad. All top notch. Don’t miss out on a great restaurant with a very friendly staff and delectable food. No matter where you are in Barcelona, it will be worth your time to come to Collage.