A delicious find at the other end of the city with exquisite service: Restaurant Dagma (28. February 2025)
Frankly, probably I would never have come here if I wasn’t hungry and in the vicinity of the Dagma – but it turns out that sometimes these ‘random finds’ are actually quite pleasant surprises. The restaurant is located on the third floor of the Princess hotel and offers a small but interesting selection of dishes. I went for the “hummus and eggplant croquette” (EUR 1.80) to get started because it was definitely something I haven’t tried before – and it was quite pleasant in terms of flavor.
Secondly, I wanted to try something I haven’t had often, so, the “pig’s trotter with carabiners, smoked eggplant, and chili crab” (EUR 17.00) sounded interesting – and let me tell you, it was. The combination of the pork, the carabiñeros, and the smoked eggplant was an interesting one. Full of flavor, and intensity. Absolutely liked it – although I needed to wait a little until the ‘smoke’ of the smoked eggplant had disappeared a little, since I really am not too big a fan of smoked things (except smoked meat).
The “Andalusian fried calamari with Nikkei mayonnaise” (EUR 17.50) were great, and they were not. The calamari was a bit too chewy for my personal gusto, which wasn’t too enjoyable. However, the flavor of the breading, with the large salt flakes really made for a great bite – and the Nikkei mayonnaise made it a perfect bite. If only the calamari had been less chewy, it would have been a truly marvelous meal.
Other than that, the place is simple, but nice in terms of interior decoration – and you really feel comfortable. On top of that, the waiter, Gabriel, did an amazing job – he wa attentive, superbly friendly, and really made you feel like a valuable customer – which I loved. So, all in all, the Dagma is a nice place with interesting dishes – and overall for a fair price.
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Contact Details:
Restaurant Dagma
Hotel Barcelona Princess
Av. Diagonal 1
Sant Martí
08019 Barcelona (E)
Tel.: +34 20 24 36 68
E-Mail: dagmarestaurant.bcn@princess-hotels.com
Homepage: https://www.hotelbarcelonaprincess.com/es/dagmarestaurant/
About the Author: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City. 
