Romita - Vintage Nostalgia

Popular Bar Roma has a sister spot called Romita, and it is quite a charmer. The decoration here has a charming vintage vibe and brings you back in time the moment you walk through its doors.

Romita, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.

They open early in the morning, and close in the afternoon (when you can opt to go to Bar Roma instead). On weekdays the pace fills up with people coming in for a coffee and a a little something for breakfast, and at lunch for a tasty sandwich or some tapas. There’s also vermouth that’s perfect for weekends.

Fried chicken kimchi sandwich at Romita, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.

The couple running Romita, Gala Massetti and Jordi Saavedra, have both a history in high-end restaurants, and met in famed Tickets. They are applying technique into comforting traditional dishes, and mixing Argentinian and Catalan flavors into their charming menu.

Bikini sandwich at Romita, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.

There’s plenty to say about their sandwiches, but you need to try them for yourself. The Milanesa and the Bikini (grilled cheese sandwich) are both truly special, as is the Kimchi fried chicken sandwich.

Romita, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.

But make sure to also order a side, such as the croquetas or the anchovies on butter and toast. For dessert, the toast with butter and dulce de leche (the butter is so cool with Romita spelled out!) or the chocolate with olive oil, bread and salt, is a perfect way to finish the meal.

Romita, Carrer de Calàbria, 181, Barcelona (Eixample Esquerra).