Near Francesc Macia you have a good japanese, Shibui. We have been going since long and their menu and chefs have changed, but just before summer they renewed their card and added some cool sake cocktails as well as new ingredients such as the wakame caviar. C/Comte D’ Urgell 272, Tel: 93 321 90 04
On the Calle Tusset you have Ajo Blanco, a cool place decorated by Lazara Rosa Violan, and great dishes. Wonderful for an after work too or a celebration in their cozy reservé open corners. Carrer de Tuset, 20, Tel: 936 67 87 66
Belonging to the Casa Gracia, an hostel on Pg de Gracia 116, La Paisana has opened a couple of months back. Spacious and welcoming, it's a great place to go anytime of the day. They have a cute cocktail bar downstairs. Their menu consist of tapas and dishes, their desserts are great.
Tonkatsu, is a cute wok place to go for a lunch menu. While having a light & fast lunch in the middle of your errands in Pg de Gracia. Carrer de València, 290, Tel: 935 10 78 57