Casa Angela

Casa Angela sits right on the square facing the Sagrada Família, and that view is very much part of the experience. The setting is relaxed, and the atmosphere feels unhurried — which suits the kind of cooking chef Michele Biratoni is doing here. The menu leans into rice dishes and paellas, done with care and rooted in Mediterranean tradition. Tapas are made in-house, keeping things grounded in the classics rather than chasing trends. The black rice with squid ink is a standout, rich and deeply flavored, and the Catalan cannelloni is the kind of dish that reminds you why traditional recipes stick around. Seafood paella rounds out the signatures. This is a spot that takes its arrocería identity seriously. The food is varied enough to work for a group with different tastes, and the combination of honest cooking and that Sagrada Família backdrop makes it a solid choice when you want a meal that feels genuinely rooted in Barcelona.