Traditional Catalan comfort cooking with outstanding value weekday set lunches and excellent tortillas, but service inconsistency and occasional reheated dishes can frustrate.
Casa Trampa delivers honest, fairly priced Catalan cooking in a charming village-tavern setting above the city. Strong food quality—particularly tortillas and roast lamb—and excellent weekday set lunch value anchor the experience, but quality varies noticeably by day and service period, with some items arriving reheated or dry. Service ranges from warm and quick to slow or curt, making lunch the more reliable choice than breakfast or busy periods.
Set on a hilltop plaza above the city, this feels like a village tavern where cyclists refuel and neighbors linger over coffee. The room is cozy and unpretentious, decorated with old photos and a steady hum at lunch. Service ranges from warm and swift to uneven on busy days, but many describe it as "simple, honest, quick and fairly priced." The cooking leans traditional Catalan: tortillas (zucchini is a favorite), roast lamb, butifarra with beans, brandade, and daily plates. Portions are sensible, the weekday menu del dia is a bargain, and flavors shine when dishes are freshly made. A few diners found bravas and some breakfasts reheated or dry, so lunch is the safer bet for peak form. Families do fine here thanks to familiar dishes kids actually eat: tortilla, chicken, sausages, and fries. Vegetarians can manage with salads, lentils, and omelettes, though vegan mains are scarce. Expect daytime-only hours on weekdays; confirm weekend openings before trekking uphill.
Area vibe: Hilltop village vibe above Barcelona with local, relaxed rhythm; draws cyclists and Tibidabo visitors.
Safety: Generally safe residential area with steady daytime foot traffic.
What's nearby: Near Tibidabo, Collserola trails, MUHBA Vil-la Joana; small plaza with bar-terrace setting.