Arume

A cozy, warmly-lit Galician restaurant in the Raval — octopus, rice dishes, and quality seafood, with a cocktail program above the restaurant average and good value. The pulpo a feira is the signature, the rice dishes excellent; start with a cocktail (surprisingly good) and the empanada if available. Reserve for dinner, since it's not huge — book ahead for weekends — and the cozy Raval setting suits evening dining. It is Galician cuisine done well in Barcelona — the octopus, the rice, and the seafood all serious, with a genuine cocktail list and a warm room. For quality Galician cooking and good value in the Raval, in an intimate setting, it's a rewarding, lesser-known choice.