Escriba, Barcelona

Right on the famous La Ramblas, this place caught my attention more for its lovely exterior than for what was on offer inside. Sure there was a lot to choose from, and most of them looked pretty tasty-my chocolate tart was easily above average. What I didn't like though was that they were careless about the food. Maybe I've been spoilt by San Sebastian, but I certainly wasn't happy when I was served re-heated pizza with once-melted-but-now-dried out cheese. Also, the mass confusion among the staff was quite a turn-off. At least 2 people in succession had had their orders mixed up or not taken down properly, and had to be appeased with freebies. I'd still come back here though, just to poke my nose about and maybe give the pastries another go. But I'd definitely do take-away, cos hanging around was just stressful.