With the world's number one restaurant (it’s El Bulli, according to Restaurant Magazine) just an hour away, Barcelona’s culinary reputation is growing. Avoid the tourist traps and soggy paella, and you’ll find a fantastic array of Catalan, Basque, traditional Spanish, French, Italian and, most often, fusion food. People eat late and a lot of kitchens don't kick off until 21:00. The earlier you eat, the less atmosphere you can expect. The only night of the week that restaurants are quiet is on Mondays, when many don't open. Every other night they’ll be busy until the early hours. Catalans are very family-oriented and restaurants tend to welcome children regardless of the time, although there are still many spots for business meetings or romantic suppers. Recent immigration surges have also seen lots of ethnic restaurants open, especially in Gracia, but fusion foods (often Spanish and French, Catalan and French or Mediterranean and Japanese) are still predominant.