Barcelona continues to be a hotbed for culinary innovation based around traditional, indigenous ingredients. If you're booking a stay at the new W Barcelona this fall, you owe it to yourself to make reservations at a couple restaurants that match its tradition-rooted style.

Chef Carles Abellan trained at El Bulli before opening his modern fusion restaurant Comerç24, and in his latest spot he applies all he's learned about molecular gastronomy and global cuisine to the simple tapas at Tapaç24. Don't expect liquid nitrogen or crazy presentations, just beautiful haute interpretations of everyday dishes like patatas bravas or "bikini" sandwiches with mozzarella, jamon Jabuco and black truffle.

Cinc Sentits blends locavore sensibilities with cutting edge contemporary presentations for one of Spain's top dining experiences. Go with the degustation menu and put yourself in the hands of Canadian-Catalonian Chef Jordi Artal. You won't be disappointed.

End your evening at Mondo, a chic restaurant and club that masters seafood while simultaneously delivers on the entertainment front. Barcelona's glitterati line up for grilled langoustine and the hot dancefloor.