Río Dragón is one of those spots you probably wouldn't stumble upon by chance. Located in Guinardó, it’s a family-run northern Chinese restaurant with that local neighborhood feel that’s becoming harder and harder to find. The specialty is the Manchurian noodles, handmade right on the spot and, according to @lagalletitachina, you won’t find anything quite like them anywhere else in Barcelona. But the best part happens between courses: the owner goes from table to table performing magic tricks. For a first date, it makes things super easy: delicious food, plenty to talk about, and zero awkward silences.