Eating out in Barcelona can be a real adventure. Of course, there are many classy restaurants serving fine cuisine from various parts of the world – the same food  you can order in more fancy eateries in your home town. Trying the local specialities in restaurants characteristic of the region is the real treat, not to mention the delicious food. The food served in Catalonia like most Mediterranean cuisines uses a lot of fresh vegetables, fish, meat and exquisite olive oil. Italian, Greek, French, Arabian and Jewish recipes have contributed to its diversity and original taste. Faves a la Catalana – a kind of a vegetable and meat stew and Escalivada – a simple dish from eggplants and red peppers are some of the most popular Catalan specialities. For desert order Crema Catalana or Coca de Sant Joan and finish your dinner off with a glass of regional wine.