The first choice for a non-wallet-knocking paella in the sun, year-round, Can Manel is near the end of the main road out to the Barceloneta beach. Any time before 4 PM will do; it then reopens at 7. Arròs a banda (rice with peeled shellfish), paella marinera (seafood and rice), or fideuá (with noodles instead of rice) are all delicious.
Reviewed by Alan_M from Slough, England on 4/18/09
The food might be good, but we didn't stay to find out. First contact with the staff was rude and surly, but when a waiter did come to take our order he was obvioulsy drunk and incapable, stinking of booze. His colleagues were well aware of this and obviously didn't care, so we left. I am amazed this place has garnered good reviews as this was the worst I have ever encountered. Perhaps the lack of other customers tells a tale. Avoid at all costs.
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