Ovic Barcelona, Spain

Ovic is well known for its creative take on lunch and dinner. The kitchen traffics in Mediterranean-style goodness, always as contemporary as possible without forgetting to lend a nod to Catalan tradition. It should be noted that chef Pablo Castillo did a tour of duty just up the coast at el Bulli, a restaurant renowned the world around for its startling culinary innovations. Luckily, a reservation at Ovic is somewhat easier to get, it's in the heart of the city and the food is similarly striking.