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Els 4 Gats is an Art Nouveau café in Barcelona's Ciutat Vella, opened in 1896 and a historic hub of the Modernisme movement where Picasso exhibited early work. The interior features dark wood, vintage posters and artwork creating an atmospheric, slightly worn elegance that feels genuine rather than staged. Service and food quality divide reviewers; some praise attentive staff and well-executed Catalan dishes, while others found service inconsistent and the dining experience less impressive than the setting. Live music features prominently in the evening.
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