Open for: Lunch and dinner
Price range: $$
True to its name, eggs take center stage at this relaxed restaurant known for spins on the classic Spanish potato and egg omelet (truita de patates). In the quiet, upscale neighborhood of Les Corts, Manda Huevos combines the relaxed energy of a trendy vermutería with sharp, modern branding. Chef and co-founder Ot Salvans draws on his experience in some of Spain’s top fine-dining kitchens while bringing flavor influences from around the globe. Catalan mainstays like cap i pota veal stew, langoustine-stuffed roast chicken, and macarrons del nét (baked pasta with meat ragù topped with a broiled cheese gratin) share the menu with fusion creations like roasted bone marrow with scallop tartare, fermented lemon, and caviar, and the chili crab-stuffed eggs. The nine truita varieties on the menu range from guanciale carbonara and Menorcan sobrasada with Mahón cheese, to red shrimp tartar with shrimp jus and the signature “bomba” omelet filled with pork ragù, spicy brava sauce, and saffron alioli. Omelets come in three flexible sizes, with the exception of the open-faced garlic lobster omelet, which skips potatoes entirely and comes topped with sherry-confited piquillo peppers and lobster roe.
Know before you go: Wednesday through Friday at lunch, take advantage of the fixed-price four-course meal. It includes an aperitivo, first course, second course, dessert or coffee, and a drink, showcasing many of the menu’s best-sellers.