What to order at Casa Julia

Must order
The Catalan stew if it's on the chalkboard, plus the cigarrillo croquetes.
Signature dishes
Catalan stew, Croquetes
Editor tip
Open lunch only Mon-Sat; the 13 euro three-course menu is the value pick.
CuisineSpanish
Price€€
NeighborhoodEixample
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Taste Catalan stew with a local in Barcelona

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Location

Address: Carrer del Comerç 36, 08003 Barcelona

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