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Tickets is a gastronomic restaurant and bar that offers a culinary experience in a very nice atmosphere. It is located in the Raval district near Plaza de Espanya or Poble Sec metro station. Tickets The restaurant has an innovative menu that includes original and new dishes such as razor clams and avocado cannelloni with crab sauce. The product quality is very good and each dish is a work of art. The service is excellent and the staff will help you if you have any questions about the menu. Reserve a table on their website. Area: El Raval Average Price: 40€ Dishes: razor clam and avocado cannelloni with crab sauce, octopus, lobster Cuisine: mediterranean, Spanish
Melo-Jiā is a traditional Chinese restaurant with high quality, home-made dishes which gives an experience of the sensations of authentic Chinese traditions. Chinese cuisine is related to the Ying and Yang and involves a wide range of cooking techniques which try to find the perfect harmony and balance when combining spices to marinate their ingredients. For Chinese food lovers, this is the place to be. The staff are always pleased to advise you on choices. The restaurant accepts reservations for groups. If you want to enjoy the food in the comfort of your home they offer a take away service. Area : Right Eixample Average Price : 18€ Cuisine : Chinese Dishes : rice, noodles, pork, fish, vegetables, dim sum
One of the most emblematic chocolatiers of Barcelona, Granja Dulcinea, was founded in 1941 by Juan Mach and Elvira Farràs. Their wonderfully sweet treats are perfect for celebrating a special occasion with family or friends. Indulge yourself by dunking their sugar-coated churros into smooth hot chocolate. Granja Dulcinea will not disappoint. As well as their famous churros, they also have a range of teas, coffees and pastries for breakfast or for a sweet afternoon snack. Next time you happen to find yourself in the Gothic Quarter, do not miss out on a visit to Granja Dulcinea Churrería. Contact information for the company can be found below. If you want other suggestions for cafes in Barcelona have a look at our blog.
Yubari Yubari is a Japanese restaurant located in Example on the famous Diagonal Avenue. It uses Japanese tradition and products to make the food. The restaurant will offer you innovative dishes, sophisticated organic cocktails and exquisite starters. The Japanese rolls and sashimi are their specialty. The staff are very friendly and speak Spanish, English and French. This restaurant will make you feel like you are on a journey to Japan. Area: Right Eixample Average Price: 45€ Dishes: seaweed salad with crispy rice, foie gras with chutney sauce and yuzu unary, kyoto style sea bass, pancetta with fresh sansho and karachi, steamed turbot with mango sauce robata grill, wagyu with Japanese mushrooms haromaki, yakiniku octopus with smoked aubergine cream, tuna tataki with icing marrow and homemade karachi … Cuisine : Japanese
Rokelin Gourmet is a cozy restaurant in a familiar atmosphere. The restaurant is well located in the Raval district of Barcelona, near Sant Antoni metro station. It is easy to access by public transport and is near lots of tourist sites. Rokelin Gourmet The menu offers a wide variety of dishes and tapas including pork carpaccio, Iberian ham with eggs, beef cheeks and slow cooked ribs. All of the dishes are made with fresh, high quality ingredients and the menu follows the tradition of Mediterranean cuisine. The chef is passionate about the menu and makes a masterpiece with each dish. The service is good and the staff are friendly and helpful. The price is also affordable. The restaurant is perfect for a couple or small groups of friends. Area: El Raval Average Price: 30€ Dishes: ribs, Iberian ham, tapas Cuisine: Mediterranean, Spanish
Gilda by Belgious Gilda by Belgious has very exquisite tapas and a delicious selection of the typical Belgian cuisine. It’s located in a cozy place in the Gothic Quarter, in the historical center of Barcelona. The restaurant offers a fusion of the best international recipes, with most of them coming from the Mediterranean and Belgian cuisine. They serve creative dishes and tapas, made with products of the highest quality.Gilda offers one of the best proposals Tapas Original, unusual dishes, Exotic and Creative Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. This extraordinary restaurant is definitely worth trying because here you can enjoy a personalized and professional treatment in a local with two different atmospheres, with contemporary design that characterizes both the Belgious Group restaurants. Area: Barri Gótic Average Price: 24 € Dishes: Belgian steak, chicken curry, ham croquettes, moules, salmon, … Cuisine: Mediterranean, Belgium If you want more suggestions of restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog.
1881 per Sagardi 1881 per Sagardi is a restaurant located at the top of the museum of Catalan history with an amazing view of the port. The restaurant specializes in Catalan and Mediterranean food and the tapas, fish and meat dishes are all tasty. Both the view and restaurant decor are great additional features to the menu. The restaurant is in the Barceloneta area which is a good place to rent bicyles, scooters or skateboards to explore the city after your meal. Area : Barceloneta Average Price : 45€ Dishes : grilled squid, Zarzuela seafood, fish from the fish market in San Sebastian, grilled beef, apple tart Cuisine : Catalan, Mediterranean
ABaC This delicious restaurant belongs to the fancy ABaC hotel. It is founded in 2000 and is now located at Avenida Tibidabo, Sant-Gervasi. The restaurant is in a newly constructed pavilion large windows and comes with a big garden, where you can enjoy their culinary dishes with the perfect glass of wine in the sun. They are well-known for their gastronomy that’s why the restaurant is awarded with 2 Michelin stars. In 2001 they were also nominated for the Best Restaurant in Catalonia by the Catalan Academy of Gastronomy. The interior is in all tones of white with a calm, neutral and elegant atmosphere. And they can also offer rooms for private events with a capacity up to 60 diners respectively. What’s more, there is also an extensive cellar, offering near 1000 references, and from which you can select your perfect wine. Area: Sant-Gervasi Average Price: from €80 to €110 Dishes: Changing menu Cuisine: Mediterranean, European, Spanish If you want more suggestions of restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog.
Cullera de Boix Cullera de Boix is a brand that is spread around the centre of Barcelona with three restaurants located on Rambla Catalunya, Ronda de Sant Pere (Urquinaona) and Calle de Hospital. It’s founded in 2001 with only one restaurant. The restaurant serves traditional food of the old Catalan eateries, known as “fondas”, they offer homemade food, with a rice dish on the daily menu, accompanied by a good wine or beer and coffee. The place to be for the typical paella combined with seasonal products. Area: Barri Gotic, El Raval Average Price: 25 € Dishes: General menu with meat, fish and fresh vegetable dishes Cuisine: Catalan, Mediterranean, Spanish If you want more suggestions of restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog.
La Botiga La Botiga has two restaurants in the centre of Barcelona, one is situated on the rooftop of Las Arenas, an old bullfight ring at Placa Espanya and the other one is a little bit further away, in the Sants neighbourhood. They hired very professional staff and there is a good atmosphere. The food is of good quality and you pay fair prices for what you get. At this restaurant you can enjoy delicious Mediterranean dishes, they also offer different menus. Its location is amazing because of the stunning view over Montjuïc and it has a nice interior with a cosy covered terrace which makes it also possible to sit ‘outside’ when the weather is bad. Area: Eixample, Sants Average Price: 14 € Dishes: Appetisers, salads, entrées and meats, fish, daily and seasonal dish of the day Cuisine: Mediterranean, Spanish If you want more suggestions of restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog.
Xaloc The restaurant Xaloc is located in the Gothic Quarter, near the cathedral, in a street full of antique shops, art galleries and restaurants. It offers a Mediterranean cuisine, based on local dishes that combines simplicity, sensitivity, intensity and good taste. The restuarant specialises in tapas and all of their dishes are home made. The restaurant has two dining spaces, a private space for twelve and eight guests and a room downstairs that can accommodate thirty-five diners. This venue is decorated so that you will feel relaxed and cosy while eating a delicious meal. Area: Gothic Quarter Average price: €11-€20 Cusine: Mediterranean Dishes: Tapas and home made dishes Image credit : xalocrestaurant.com
A Taberna de Vigo Are you looking for an authentic, and friendly restaurant? And you are having trouble finding the right one, within a multitude of choices? Well, A Taberna de Vigo is the place you are looking for. Thus, it is the unforgettable place. The restaurant welcomes you with a warm and inviting design, bringing kind of a rustic feeling to the place. It consists in two parts; within a bar, and restaurant where its more enjoyable to eat. Above the bar part, you can enjoy your drink whilst drinking a refreshing beverage. Born in 2008, A Taberna de Vigo, sets in the heart of the bohemian El Paral-lel district, an authentic restaurant in Barcelona, which serves Galician, but also, National products. This charming place belongs to well-known, Orge Esquerda Spanish family. Therefore, the restaurant is situated in the liveliest parts of the city. Where you will find a lot of Theatres and cinemas. It is a great district to go out with your friends or family. The restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, from sea fruits, to starters, rice, fish and meat. And also, it serves a great deal of tapas, and grilled skewers. Hence, it adapts […]
La Taberna Griega is a traditional, family-owned restaurant and shop located in Gràcia. They specialize in authentic Greek cuisine and occasionally even have Greek dance performances at night. Their classic menu items include the very popular dolmadakia (grape leaves stuffed with rice), moussaka (a layered dish with eggplant, potato and sometimes meat), and the Greek dessert karidópita, made with nuts. The specialities are the pikilia (a variety of grilled or fried appetizers to share), exohiko (pastry stuffed with meat), and kokkinisto (a Greek style beef stew in tomato sauce). There is also lots of Greek, Spanish and Catalan wines to choose from. La Taberna Griega is a great restaurant for sharing a meal with family or friends because of their group reservation service. You can also buy traditional Greek products at their shop. Area : Gracia Average Price : 20€ Cuisine : Greek Dishes : mussaka, tzatziki (yogurt with cucumber salad), kataifi (Greek yogurt with honey or fruit).
Sushibo Barcelona Sushibo Restaurant Barcelona has become one of the favorite sushi restaurants in EIXAMPLE, not only because of their delicious sashimi but for all the options that they proposed. Their sushi comes from the traditional Japanese style but with a conceptual and Mediterranean fusion and creativity. It’s sushi and all its dishes are elaborated with ingredients of maximum quality and previous selection from the best suppliers of the market both national and international. The local In Carrer de Casanova is a nice place with a differentiated menu and we can definitely say that its specialty is the Creative Sushi concretized in the Sushi Experience, a plate of sushi that is prepared especially for each table, according to the inspiration of the sushi man and the tastes of the diners. If you don’t want to get out of your house but you are still craving some sushi, Sushibo will deliver to you! Order online or call them on the number below. If you are passing by the restaurant but you are feeling like eating at home, you can just take away! Their second restaurant in GRACIA is mainly for food to go due to its smaller size compared to their restaurant in Carrer de […]
La Bella Napoli is an authentic Italian restaurant in Poble Sec, with delicious dishes made with fresh seasonal products. Their menu is divided into four major categories: antipasto, fresh pasta, risotto and pizza. The restaurant is especially well known for their pizza with truffles and their homemade tiramisu. The chef is a proud Italian who is keen on sticking to his roots, making this place like a little Italy in the heart of Barcelona. The quality of the food is consistently great and the staff will help you with whatever questions you may have about the menu. Service is fast and the prices affordable. Area: Poble Sec-Montjuic Average Price: 25€ Cuisine: Italian Dishes: wood-fire pizzas, antipasto, pasta
Dunne’s Irish Bar Dunne’s Irish Bar and Restaurant has all of the charm of Ireland. The wooden bars and floor are a pleasing to the eye and there are lots of details on the walls that make the interior enjoyable. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and offer traditional Irish food and drinks with a warm welcome to the customers. There is also an outdoor terrace area where you can enjoy a drink outside. They also show the major sporting events like football, rugby, formula one and more. Area : Barrio Gotico Average Price : 20€ Dishes : scrambled eggs with toast, chicken cesar salad, shepherd’s pie, Irish sausages and mashed potatoes, steak Cuisine : Irish
Restaurant Casa Isabel Restaurant Casa Isabel is a family run restaurant in Poble Nou, part of the Sant Martí district. The restaurant serves high quality Mediterranean cuisine in intimate and minimalistic surroundings. Conveniently located only a short walk from the beach, the diverse menu has only the very best natural and fresh ingredients. With seasonal and local produce there’s plenty to choose from. The restaurant prides itself on the careful presentation of its food, the personalised service and the comfortable homely environment. There’s a mix of classic and more creative dishes available. Starters include Iberian ham, Catalan fuet thin spicy sausage, Cantabrian anchovies, croquettes, Russian salad, fresh squid and cold rock mussels. More inventive dishes include a cod and lobster salad with dried fruit sauce, eggs stuffed with fresh prawns and tuna, aubergine tempura and a potato mousseline with fried egg farmer and spring white truffle. If you’ve still got room for dessert try the fantastic figs and strawberries with chocolate. When you’re in Barcelona make sure you visit Restaurant Casa Isabel for lovely food served by a dedicated and passionate team.
Arola At his Hotel Arts restaurant, Arola showcases imaginative interpretations of traditional Mediterranean cuisine, served tapas style for informal sharing. Its location, Port Olímpic, is amazing with a breath-taking view across the sea of Barcelona. When the weather is good, you can enjoy an aperitif or meal on the restaurant’s stylish terrace with a lot of art on it. Every evening there are DJs playing music and in summer you can enjoy live music every Thursday. They serve top food on a high level, that’s why they got a Michelin star. You should definitely take a menu to try different of culinary dishes and the perfect adapted wines. Area: Barri Gótic Average Price: €55 Dishes: Seasonal menus and dishes Cuisine: International If you want more suggestions of restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog.
El Fills de la Joana El Fills de la Joana is a restaurant chain that offers five different gastronomic restaurants. The first restaurant is the Blau Restaurant in Sants. The interior has a glassed terrace which makes you able to look at the sky of Barcelona. Here, they serve seasonal products, used in creative but traditional dishes. The other restaurant is called Canela. It offers the traditional cuisine of Balaguer. Here, you can expect the creative Mediterranean dishes that are based on classic dishes. Its location is in the Eixample neighbourhood. In 2005, Els Fills de la Joana added a new Senyor Pablo Restaurant in the neighbourhood of Les Corts. This is a small but very cozy place, ideal for couples and small groups. At this restaurant, they serve the Mediterranean cuisine highlighting the variety of salads and dishes of the day. After the success of Senyor Pablo, the group Els Fills de la Joana have created two new restaurants both named Lolita. They have the same decoration style, that includes a 60’s style combining withe with red. Those restaurants are aimed at the people that are interested in a healthy and balanced kitchen. Area: Eixample, Les Corts, Sants, Barceloneta Average Price: 20 € Dishes: Salads, […]
Comaxurros is a modern churros shop located in Sant-Gervasi, known for its innovative take on the traditional fried dessert. The talented pastry chefs reinvent tradition by serving both the classic version of this Spanish speciality, as well as new flavors influenced by other Spanish dishes, like a churro filled with cheese cream and sobrasada (a spicy and creamy Mallorcan sausage), and another with Iberian ham. The shop also offers a variety of sweet churros, such as the Xurrasco, made with pistachio cream and raspberry jam, and the traditional churros served with homemade chocolate dipping sauce and crystallized sugar. Contact information for the shop can be found below.
Bisi Bisau Bisi Bisau is a modern restaurant located next to the plaza Bonanova in Barcelona. It offers cheap, healthy and original Mediterranean cuisine with several vegetarian dishes. A little further from the tourist area this restaurant has good food in a relaxed environment. The quality/price ratio is very good, you can easily eat for €11. The restaurant welcomes both small and larger groups. Reservations are recommended for large groups. Area : Sant Gervasi Average Price : 11€ Dishes : salad, nachos with guacamole, hummus, vegetarian hamburger Cuisine : Mediterranean Contact details for the company can be found below. If you want a more traditional restaurant have a look at our blog which has a list of suggestions.
Las Empas is a restaurant specializing in empanadas, which are Spanish pastries stuffed with a variety of fillings and then baked or fried. Empanadas are made by folding dough over a filling, which can be meat, cheese, corn, vegetables or fruit. This is one of the most traditional dishes of Spain and Latin American, and is especially popular in Argentina. Each empanada is unique and, though its preparation and ingredients are quite simple, they are a delicious snack to enjoy at any time of the day. The restaurant also offers salads, desserts and a wide variety of craft beers, including Belgian and Mexican brews. Due to the large size of its dining area, Las Empas is a great restaurant to visit with friends or family. Area : Gracia Average Price : 8€ Cuisine : Empanadas Dishes : empacarne (with olives, garlic, onion, egg, raisins and cumin), empajamónyqueso (with ham and cheese), empacatalana (red pepper, black olives, garlic, almonds, zucchini and onion)
Napa Napa is a restaurant in the heart of the Eixample district of Barcelona that specialises in Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine with a distinct Californian influence. They use only fresh market produce and serve fantastic food in a trendy environment. The restaurant offers a range of warm and cold tapas dishes with classic and innovative options. Classic dishes include olives, anchovies, patatas bravas, Iberian ham, calamari and a cheese platter. More inventive cold tapas dishes include foie gras bonbons with dried apricots and nuts and a high quality salmon and cod carpaccio with citrus fruits and olive oil caviar. The warm tapas include a spin on traditional croquettes with cuttlefish and eggplant and gorgonzola options. Specialties are the duck magret with diced cooked apple and a teriyaki and tonkatsu sauce. Napa specialises in tacos with four different options of tuna, pork, chicken and vegetables. Dessert options include tiramisu, chocolate fondant and the famous Napa banana split with papantla vanilla, maresme strawberry, 72% Antonio Chavez chocolate ice cream over a banana foam. The daily three course menu for €12.50 is available Monday to Friday with a combination of a la carte dishes and specials. You should also try one of their signature gin and tonics or bourbon cocktails. They also offer a good wine and beer selection from California […]
La Bona Sort La Bona Sort is a tapas restaurant with lots of different rooms for you to choose from, where you can enjoy your dinner. There is a bar at the entrance, two main dining rooms and an interior terrace. The menu offers tapas, entrecôtes or even hamburgers. The tapas are traditional like mussels, broken eggs with ham and foie, octopus and meatballs. The restaurant also has a wide range of drinks to accompany your dinner. Fine wine, cocktails or beer, the choice is yours! This year the restaurant was awarded the Restaurant & Bar Design Award in the surface interiors category.
La Forquilla La Forquilla located in the Poblenou district of Barcelona is an intimate and modern restaurant serving high quality Mediterranean cuisine. The Head Chef Vidal Gravalosa will take you on a charming journey with the finest seasonal produce. The restaurant offers two tasting menus alongside a conventional a la carte menu. There is a “degustation” menu and a “sensations” menu priced at €55 and €30 per head. The “degustation” menu is made up of eleven different courses with dishes such as prawn and mushroom rice, crab stuffed ravioli, crispy suckling pig served with pumpkin puree and cinnamon sauce and a dessert of apricots basted in red wine with almonds and tangerine ice cream. The “sensations” menu, which is only available for lunch, showcases five elaborate courses including a tomato cream dish served with strawberries, cheese, samphire and mussels, squid and sausage rice, gnocchi with pesto, broccoli and eggplant puree, ribs with onions, potatoes and mustard and the dessert of french toast with vanilla, passion fruit, red fruits and baileys ice cream. The a la carte menu includes a scorpion fish terrine, grilled fresh red mullet, succulent Galician beef sirloin steak and white chocolate, mint, pepper and lemon dessert. Visit La Forquilla for exceptional food in comfortable surroundings.
Oaxaca restaurant offers typical Mexican food so if you like spicy and exotic, this is the place for you. They have a range of 200 varieties of authentic organic Mexican mescal which is probably the widest selection available in Europe. For a bit of history, “Oaxaca” is the name of a state of Mexico, known for its indigenous cultures. The chef respects the traditional Mexican cuisine, which preserves age-old culinary techniques and processes for making sauces and dishes but also incorporating cutting-edge contemporary techniques. This restaurant is a good place to go with friends to try typical Mexican food! Photo Credit : anunciosclasificadoslatinos.com
Cera 23 Cera 23 is a restaurant located in the El Raval district of Barcelona. The restaurant serves high quality and imaginative Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant offers dishes to suit all tastes and they are happy to accommodate slight variations to the dishes if you have any particular requests. Starter dishes include galician octopus, ox fillet tataki and tomato tartar with seaweed, mango and cashew nuts. For main course there is black rice with seafood, parmesan cheese and saffron sauce which is a unique spin on traditional paella, honeyed beef cheeks with white truffle parmentier, sesame coated tuna dices with sweet potato purée and honey and foie gras ravioli with cream of almond and quince jam. Desserts include “crema catalana” and their famous “death by chocolate” fondant with Ferrero Rocher, white chocolate and caramel ice cream. Make sure you visit Cera 23 when you’re in Barcelona.
Buenos Aires Grill Restaurant Buenos Aires Grill is one of Barcelona‘s premier steakhouses. Minutes walk from the emblematic Passeig de Gràcia in Eixample, this restaurant has an extensive menu and specialises in the best cuts of meat cooked to perfection. The restaurant allows customers to choose their meat from a selection of Argentine and international meats which are imported to maintain their unique flavour. The diverse menu has tastes to suit all palates. The starters include Argentine and traditional options like beef empanadas and grilled chorizo. They offer a choice of sirloin, flank, skirt, rump, rib-eye and fillet steak options at different weights alongside other South American dishes like fajitas and spare ribs. There are also fish options such as salmon with orange dressing and tuna tataki with teriyaki sauce. There are six different sauces available to accompany the steak including blue cheese, pepper and mushroom. The wines and desserts at Buenos Aires Grill are also memorable. With local and Argentine selections there are plenty of red wine options to suit your choice of meat. Their signature desserts are homemade cream caramel pudding or pancakes served with dulce de leche. Meat lovers visit Buenos Aires Grill when you are in Barcelona, you won’t regret it!
Bar del Pla Bar del Pla is a tapas bar located in the district of Born-La Ribera in Barcelona. The menu has various tapas and seasonal small dishes including traditional tapas like ham and chicken croquettes but also fusion tapas like tex mex and sushi style tapas. They also have a large choice of wine from Spain and France. The atmosphere is friendly, the service is quick and the price is good. If you want to try tapas with a twist go to Bar del Pla. Area: Born-La Ribera Average Price: 30€ Cuisine: Tapas, Spanish Contact information for the company can be found below.
Located in the Gràcia district of Barcelona, Macchina Pasta Bar is an Italian restaurant serving fresh, homemade pasta, soups, and Italian desserts. The pasta is prepared right in front of you to ensure a high quality in all of their dishes. At Macchina the customer can choose the type of pasta, the sauce and even the toppings that they would like to be added to their dish. The atmosphere at Macchina Pasta Bar is friendly and it is a good place to go with family or with friends. Area : Gracia Average Price : 10€ Cuisine : Italian Dishes : pasta, salads, lasagna, soups ….
Bananas Bananas is a restaurant which offers small dishes and drinks in a fantastic atmosphere. The decoration is eclectic and has colonial and tropical elements. The menu includes pasta, seafood and meat dishes. There is a dining area, private lounge, covered porch, terrace and bar area where you can eat and drink. The restaurant is in a good location in the city centre and is close to tourist attractions like the Picasso Museum and the Chocolate Museum. It is a good place to go inbetween sightseeing. Area: Born-La Ribera Average Price: 30€ Dishes: octopus, chicken lollipops, cod and mushroom omelette, mushroom risotto Cuisine: International
Ca L’Isidre Ca l’Isidre is a locally owned restaurant located in El Raval, which is near many tourist sites. The restaurant offers traditional Mediterranean food with contemporary touches. They have a range of good food on their menu, including starters, fish, seafood, meat and desserts. The restaurant is open for lunch from Monday to Friday. Area : El Raval Average Price : 60€ Dishes: traditional veal and pork canneloni, morel mushrooms with duck liver cream, grilled “king – sea cucumber”, grilled prawns with sea salt, lamb brains in black butter, eggs with chocolate fondant and sabayon with rum Cuisine : Mediterranean
Brasserie Flo This Parisian brasserie has a stunning decor in the style of art nouveau coming from the eighteenth century. This elements makes Brasserie Flo an historical and magical restaurant where you can enjoy eating in a very antique atmosphere. It’s originated in 1968, so it almost has 50 years of history now and is located in the historical El Born neighbourhood. It presents a gastronomic offer that fits perfectly into the so-called market cuisine. They have a first-rate cuisine with well prepared and classic dishes, perfect for good food lovers. Area: El Born Average Price: €30.00 (average à la carte price based on a two-course meal excluding drinks) Dishes: Fish, seafood, soups Cuisine: French, European, Spanish, International If you want more suggestions of restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog.
Bodega Biarritz 1881 is a tapas restaurant located in the Gotic district of Barcelona near the metro station Liceu. Bodega Biarritz 1881 The restaurant has a complete menu of tapas and small dishes that are very good quality and the majority are traditional and typically Spanish. The tapas are mainly meat based. Bodega Biarritz 1991 is small but the service is good and the staff are friendly. The owner also speaks English, Spanish, Catalan and French. The restaurant is perfect for couples or small groups. Area: Barri Gotic Average Price: 15€ Dishes: Tapas, small dishes Cuisine: Tapas, Spanish Contact details for the restaurant can be found below.
Rainbow Located in the Eixample area of Barcelona, Rainbow is a restaurant that offers traditional dishes from Japanese cuisine in a friendly and informal atmosphere. The menu is made with fresh, quality products that transmit the genuine flavors of Japanese gastronomy. They have sushi and a selection of Japanese tapas and other dishes like tempura, noodles and tatakis. The restaurant’s specialties are the rainbow sashimi and yakishimi. You can either eat in the restaurant or take away and enjoy at home. Contact details for the restaurant can be found below. Area: Right Eixample Average Price: 25€ Dishes: fish and vegetable starters, salads and soups, rice, sushi, noodles, tempura, tataki (raw fish), tartare, grilled meat and fish, asian dessert and lot more… Cuisine: Asian. If you want more suggestions of restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog.
Balthazar Balthazar is a restaurant that provides creative dishes from Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant is elegant and modern. The original aim of the restaurant was to provide office workers with good food quickly. The menu has dishes including tapas, starters and paella. The classic tapas include octopus and starters of pasta and salads. The restaurant also offers different menus for groups at 3 prices (20,95€, 25,00€ and 30,00 €). The quality-price ratio is very good. Area: Eixample Esquerre Average Price: 20€ Dishes: tapas, paella, meat, seafood, fish, burgers Cuisine: Spanish Contact information for the company can be found below.
Bembì is one of the best authentic Indian restaurants in Barcelona, located in Eixample. Its Mumbaian name reflects the culture of its cuisine: you will be transported to India for the duration of your meal. The atmosphere is very relaxed and perfect for families, friends and couples. The restaurant has traditional Indian dishes with a modern gourmet twist. They offer a tasting menu for newcomers to Indian cuisine and for those who would like to try smaller portions of different dishes. There are also several group menus available for those who want to share several dishes. They offer a take away option with a 15% discount on the food if you would prefer to eat at home. Area : Eixample Right Average Price : 35€ Cuisine : Indian Dishes : tandoori tasting meat, kohe roganjosh (lamb stew), ka dum biryani
A Angelo Marcelo A Angelo Marcelo is a restaurant which perfectly combines traditional Italian and Catalan cuisine. The Italian dishes on the menu come from the owner’s grandmother’s traditional recipes. Every weekend the restaurant offeres a different traditional Catalan dish, as well as their a la carte menu, which is worth trying if you want to try something different. The staff care about the customers and can speak Spanish, English, Italian and French. Area : Right Eixample Average Price : 20€ Dishes : meat cannelloni, pasta stuffed with mushrooms and cheese, spinach and ricotta cannelloni, lasagna bolognese, escalopines chicken in white wine, peppers with sausage and mushrooms, beans with clams, pizza d’ Angelo Marcelo Cuisine : Catalan, Italian
Sopa Boba The Sopa Boba, located in the Eixample district, in Barcelona is a restaurant specialising in creative and fascinating tapas dishes. The menu is well presented with high quality ingredients. Alongside the cozy decor, restaurant offers a feast of mouthwatering dishes. The food showcases the passion of the kitchen and zing and zest of the restaurant. Starters include a nutritious fresh quinoa salad, refreshing sea bream ceviche and sumptuous thyme marinated salmon. There’s more traditional dishes as well including cod croquettes, calamari and chicken wings. For main courses they have wok cooked aromatic thai chicken, cod fillet with tomato jam and garlic or steak tartare. For dessert there is a tiramisu, apple tart with vanilla foam and pink pepper or passion fruit and toffee strudel. Make sure you visit The Sopa Boba when you’re in Barcelona. This restaurant provides its customers with a wonderful experience in the heart of one of the best cities in the world.
For the past 40 years Tokyo Sushi has been offering restaurant-goers a wide range of delicious Japanese dishes prepared with high quality ingredients and traditional knowledge of Japanese cuisine. At this restaurant “tradition” is the watchword, which explains why their signature dishes are so representative of typical Japanese cuisine. All the ingredients they use are fresh and chosen with keen attention to detail. The waiters at Tokyo Sushi are very friendly and pleased to offer sushi newbies advice on what to order. The restaurant is the perfect choice for couples, families or larger groups of friends. Book your table in advance to make sure to have a seat! Tokyo Sushi has two locations in Barcelona: one in the Gràcia neighborhood and the other in Barrio Gótico. Area : Gotico Average Price : 25€ Speciality : Japanese Dishes : shitake mushrooms with ginger sauce, meat and vegetable gyozas, tempura prawns, squid and vegetables, yakisoba with vegetables and fish plates, nigiri, maki, tuna sashimi, salmon sashimi
Natcha is an innovative patisserie located in the Les Corts neighborhood of Barcelona, which was founded in 1958 by a couple who happen to be the pastry chef and his wife. Their objective has been clear from the first moment they opened their business: to make products of high quality, following the traditional craft of baking and to offer customers the best possible service. As a result the company has been open for over 50 years. Natcha sells a wide range of over 30 varieties of chocolates, including their famous musician chocolates. The shop also sells traditional cakes. If you need a personalized cake for a special celebration, they offer a custom-design section on their website. Area : Right Eixample Average Price : 25€ Cuisine : Pastries Dishes : chocolates, cakes, truffles
Tribu Woki is a group of 7 restaurants in Barcelona which all slightly vary but have the same philosophy. The restaurants have carefully selected ingredients in order to make the best food. These products can be bought at the Woki organic markets. Xavier Pellicer is the head of the cooking and choice on the menus at Tribu Woki Barcelona. You can find some of the recipes that he has created on the Tribu Woki website. The restaurants: Barraca Barceloneta – located on Barcelona’s beach, you can enjoy a variety of fresh food with spectacular sea views. 1pm – 11.30pm Barracuda Castelldefels – just down the beach from Barraca, the restaurant is a good escape from the business of the city. The specialty is the paella. Times vary depending on day. Woki Playa Barceloneta – a more casual version of Barraca, but still with the same high quality. The burgers are made with organic meat. Also available to takeaway. 12pm – 10pm Carmelitas Tapas Boqueria – in the Raval just behind the Boquería market. This is a more traditional Spanish restaurant which serves tapas. Mon-Thurs 12-12 Fri Sat 12-2am Sun 12-12 Woki Satay Grill – in the Raval area this restaurant has brought […]
Resto-in Resto-In is a food delivery company which connects up and coming restaurants with friendly deliverymen to bring good food to the home. It was opened in Paris in 2006 and currently is located in 8 cities in Europe, including 2 in Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Marseille, Paris, Lyon, Brussels, Berlin and Hamburg. The company works through an online platform and app which offers customers a reliable service, with quick delivery in less than 30 minutes. Resto-In is great for those who want to relax and enjoy good food at home, for companies or those who do not have enough time to go to a restaurant. You can choose from over 130 restaurants from a selection of different types of food including Argentinian, Asian, Spanish, Hamburgers, Indian, Japanese, Italian, Mediterranean, Pizza, Healthy, Sushi and Tapas. It is different to traditional restaurant services because it allows customers to track their order to know exactly when it will arrive, giving them even more control over the food delivery. The unique algorithm that they have developed allows the company to make deliveries in record times of 30 minutes. Barcelona-Home clients can receive free delivery on orders over €15 with the promotion code BHWELCOME.
4 Capellans 4 Capellans is a restaurant in the Hotel Barcelona Catedral, located in the Gothic Area. Open only at lunch, the restaurant has a lounge and spectacular terrace where you can have a drink at any time of day. It has a typical Mediterranean cuisine and the menu focuses on bringing pleasure and health together in high quality dishes. The restaurant is located right in the centre of the city so it is a perfect place to take a break from exploring. Area : El Gotic Average Price : 30€ Dishes : foie salad with figs, quince and walnuts, sauteed scallops with mango, coconut and vanilla, parmentier lobster with paprika oil, lamb tagine with spices, Iberian pork with apple, bread and toffee… Cuisine : Mediterranean
Caelum This is a cute little coffee bar with fresh baked pastries. Situated in one of the authentic streets in the Barri Gótic neighbourhood. Highly recommended if you fancy a sweet dessert after some tapa’s or just as a snack while drinking a coffee. They have a lot of different pastries, like grapefruit cakes, chocolate truffles, donuts and cupcakes. It’s a paradise for the real sweet food lovers. Some of their sweets have been made in monasteries and convents all over Spain. If you go there, you should definitely check their basement ass well, in the past it was part of the Jewish baths. Best place to get to know some of the historical Spanish baked goods! Area: Barri Gótic Average Price: €10-25 Dishes: Pastries Cuisine: Breakfast and brunch If you want more suggestions of restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog.
In Barcelona it is always nice to enjoy some tapas while having a drink. Café Berlin is a friendly and welcoming cafe where you do just that in comfortable and relaxing environment. They have a selection of tapas for all tastes, as well as a wide selection of cocktails and drinks. Presentations, dinners, birthdays, meetings, parties and events, all of these can be done at Café Berlin. If you want a little privacy, there is the “basement”, with a lounge equipped with a projector, tables, sofas and perfect service. Located near the centre of Barcelona, this bar is easily accessible on public transportation.
4 Gats 4 Gats is a restaurant and bar located on a small street in the Barrio Gotico area. The bar was a haunt of the young Picasso in the early 90s and it was here that he began his first commissioned work by designing the the menu motif. The restaurant will make you will feel like you are returning to the past with their antique chandeliers and decorations which makes it look like an old tavern. The restaurant has two rooms: one for the tapas part and the other for the more formal restaurant. Area : Gotico Average Price : 35€ Cuisine : Catalan Dishes : potatoes and sautéed baby octopus with salt, pumpkin ravioli with goat cheese and caramelized onions, beef tenderloin with foie escalope and mushroom sauce …
CUINES SANTA CATERINA CUINES SANTA CATERINA, is a tapas counter owned by the Tragaluz Grup and is located right inside the emblematic Santa Caterina market. It offers a family atmosphere and is quite a trendy place, where many young people go. If you like the hustle and bustle of the food market, then this is the place to go. You will find a wide variety of dishes, cooked with freshly picked products. The dishes served are a mixture of the traditional Mediterranean Catalan cuisine with an Asian emphasis. It is a really nice place, where you can eat at reasonable prices. You will definitely enjoy the decor making an echo to the market, although you will have the impression to be in a real restaurant Area: Born-La Ribera Average Price: from 20-30 € Food: Asian, Mediterranean Dishes: Catalan sausage with mushrooms and foie, Crayfish Rice, Mushrooms Ravioli with moixernons sauce, Vegetable Tempura, Chicken with Thai curry
Veritas is the leading organic supermarket chain in Spain. With an extremely wide range of products, you are guaranteed to find everything you are looking for in their store. They have fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, organic drinks, products for your home, and much more! The store also has its own bakery, which produces delicious cakes and bread, all made with organic and quality ingredients. At Veritas you will find all of your favorite organic products all in one place. The store has made organic products available to everyone by offering them at affordable prices. The group has around 30 locations in Catalunya, 18 of which are in the city of Barcelona. You won´t have any problem finding a store!
Perhaps one of the best Japanese restaurants in Barcelona is Futami. Just one bite will send you traveling to Japan. The chef works right in front of you, slicing fresh fish, meticulously assembling delicious sushi and ura maki! Don’t miss the unagi, one of their most popular specialties prepared with soft eel and ripe avocado. Transport yourself through Japanese culture and don’t be scared to try things you have never tried before! On Futami´s varied menu you will find a wide selection of nigiri, sushi moriawase (sushi platters), hoso maki, te maki, ura maki, zensai, sashimi, ippin, miso shiru (miso soup), meshi (rice) and men (noodles). They also have some typical Japanese kanmi (desserts). Area : Eixample Left Average Price : 30€ Cuisine : Japanese Dishes : nigiri, sushi, te maki, miso shiru…
Tablao Cordobes What better place than Barcelona to enjoy a Flamenco show? Cordobes is Flamenco bar and restaurant, located on Las Ramblas in the centre of the city. Since 1970, the restaurant has had distinguished artists show their customers the best of Flamenco during the evening. Have a typical Mediterranean dinner, prepared with first quality local products, while watching a great Flamenco show. Both visitors or locals will appreciate this place for its authenticity. The restaurant also runs Flamenco lessons which are open to anyone. If you want to learn this emblematic dance of Spain, try a class now. Contact information for the restaurant can be found below.
3 Nusos 3 Nusos is a restaurant with a wide selection on the menu. The restaurant not only offers traditional paella and tapas but also has other dishes from the Mediterranean cuisine. The medium-high price is worth it for their excellent food which has fantastic presentation in addition to the taste. The restaurant has a lounge with terraces to enjoy a drink with a fabulous view of the port. The cocktail menu is varied and is a good way to start or end a meal. Area : La Barceloneta Average Price : 35€ Dishes : squid stuffed with black pudding and pancetta, lobster ravioli with fresh spinach and sea urchin sauce, seafood paella with shrimp and clams, seafood stew, fillet steak stuffed with foie Montsant wine reduction. Cuisine : Mediterranean
The Hard Rock Cafe is located on the corner of Las Ramblas, on the side facing Plaza Catalunya square. This exciting bar/cafe blends the local culture and ambience of Barcelona with American (and specifically Hard Rock Cafe) culture. The restaurant offers a wide array of delicious American dishes, along with great music and flashy memorabilia. The most interesting of these are the guitars of Metallica and Jimi Hendrix, the waistcoat of Prince and the jackets of Michael Jackson and Bruce Springsteen. Near the cafe there is also a Hard Rock shop where you can buy clothes and accessories designed by famous artists.
Yashima Yashima was one of the first Japanese restaurants to be opened in the city of Barcelona. Divided into different eating areas, it owes it’s prestige to the high quality of the cuisine. There is a choice to eat where the chefs cook everything on two teppanyaki plates and a griddle in front of you. Maximum of 7 people. Or the main restaurant which has Tatami, traditional Japanese low tables. Area : Les Corts Average Price : 45€ Dishes : steamed sake, Japanese steak tartare, yakisoba, carpaccio scallop with miso sauce and plum, tempura prawns, Japanese fondue of vegetables and meat, grilled fish, combined sushi and sashimi, yakitori, tuna tartare. Speciality : Japanese.
Pim Pam Burger is a small but good burger restaurant, which has become a fast food staple in the Born neighborhood of Barcelona. At the restaurant you can watch your burger being cooked in front of you. The restaurant offers plenty of delicious pork and beef burgers on the menu, but they also have chicken and vegetarian ones. Their homemade french fries might just be some of the best in the entire city! Next time you´re strolling through the beautiful streets of el Born and you feel a craving for a well-made hamburger, check out this restaurant. The addresses and phone numbers of the 2 locations in Barcelona are: El Born: Calle Sabateret, 4 +34 933 152 093 Bonanova: Calle Bigai, 1 +34 932 115 606 Area : El Born Average Price : 8€ Cuisine : American, Hamburgers Dishes : Pim Pam burger, vegetable burger, 3 cheese burger, chicken burger, roquefort burger, hot dogs, french fries …
Local Food Experience Local Food Experience is a company that gives you the opportunity to cook the typical Spanish and Catalan kitchen. This is a great experience to dive into the Spanish kitchen and prepare one of their delicious dishes by yourself in your rented apartment. The company makes it very easy for you because they add everything in the delivery box including the traditional recipes. They only use ingredients that contain an Organic Label and are produced by Catalan small-scale farmers. Also, the boxes are composed by disabled people to give them the opportunity to have a job too. There are different kind of dishes that you can prepare, such as tapas, tortilla, botifarra and many more. All the dishes are fast, healthy, easy to make and clearly explained step by step in the recipe. You can select the number of people you are going to cook for and the price will depend on this amount. For two people, you can pay €34,90 which is only €17,50 per person for a 4 courses meal. Cooking for 4 people, will cost you €59,90, for 6 people €84,90 and for 8 people €109,90. It is also possible to order one or more bottles of wine in the order of your box with a […]
Disfrutar Disfrutar restaurant opened in 2014, inspired by the restaurant Compartir by the chefs Mateu Casanas, Oriol Castro and Eduard Xatruch. Disfrutar is not a copy of Compartir but it shares the most important aspects of a warm and welcoming ambiance, an attentive service, and relaxed staff. The restaurant is bold, fun and modern, with taste being the principal value. Located infront of the Ninot Market, the restaurant is surprising in its design. It has respect for the history and heritage of the Mediterranean, while the ceramic is the thread that marks the inside space. The central corridor, made of ceramic, passes through the kitchen which is totally visible to the customer and leads to the main room, inspired by the fishing villages, a bright, white space, leading to the terrace. In late 2015 and in celebration of its first year of opening, the restaurant received its first Michelin Star and also was recognized with two Repsol Suns. The Catalan Academy of Gastronomy and Nutrition also nominated it “Restaurant of the Year” and the world of design has give it first prize in the Interiors category of the Restaurants & Bar Design Awards. Area : Left Eixample Average price : 100€ Dishes : pesto […]
Mercadona is one of the most popular supermarket chains in Spain. It has a wide range of own brand products and is known for a good quality to price ratio. The supermarkets are clean, the checkout process is fast and the cashiers are helpful. There are 20 Mercadona locations in Barcelona, found at the following 5 addresses: Carrer d’Aribau, 240 +34 932 09 01 36 Plaza Cultures, 5 +34 933 85 88 06 Carrer de la Indústria, 129 +34 938 82 34 18 Carrer de Calàbria, 129 +34 934 23 17 09 Calle Sant Gervasi de Cassoles, 103 +34 934 34 45 14 Mercadona also provides the option to shop online. Contact details for the company can be found below.
Located in Gracia, Café Adonis has seven decades of history in Barcelona. The restaurant is divided into two levels and combines tradition and modernity in its style. There is also a terrace where you can enjoy a drink with friends or family. For locals or tourist, Café Adonis is a perfect venue to relax after a long day at work or an afternoon of visiting tourist spots. Every day they have new food on the menu, made with fresh and seasonal products. Don’t hesitate to order a delicious meal for your lunch or dinner, you won’t be disappointed. Tortillas, chili, entrecote, hamburgers,… The choice is yours! Photo Credit : mamenfiol.wordpress.com
A Gianni Located in the Eixample area of Barcelona, A Gianni is an Italian restaurant which offers quality home cooking at good prices. The menu includes traditional pasta and pizza, as well as other choices. The starters are good for sharing as they are antipasti style, such as meat plates and bruschetta. There is a large choice for main courses from risotto, bolognese pasta, gnocci with gorgonzola and spinach to a selection of pizzas. The restaurant has a warm atmosphere which is perfect for any occasion. The staff are very welcoming and the owner speaks Spanish, English and French. Area : Right Eixample Average Price : 20€ Dishes : burrata Pugliese, ceps risotto, pizza, porcini pizza, gambereti … Cuisine : Italian
Montiel Restaurant Located in the trendy El Born area of Barcelona, Montiel Restaurant specialises in creative high quality Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant carefully selects the ingredients, supported by the friendly and attentive staff, to create a gastronomic experience in the heart of Barcelona. The restaurant offers two individual, inventive and beautifully presented tasting menus available with additional wine pairing. There is also an extensive wine selection if you would rather choose from the restaurant’s diverse wine cellar. The tasting menus are priced at €53 and €68 and are made up of either seven or eight courses. Each dish is precisely described by the service staff and are served with petit fours. The seven course tasting menu starts with a kataifi pastry, followed by marinated sardines and a delightful beetroot “diversity”, rice served with mushrooms and exquisite sweetbreads and then the seafood catch of the day. The standout dish is the duck magret with chocolate, sweet potato and orange. The hazelnut praline chocolates are a good end to the menu. The eight course tasting menu includes strawberry gazpacho with cucumber sorbet, amberjack fish ceviche, white asparagus, seafood rice and suckling pig served with cauliflower cream, green apple, fennel and dill tartar. The best of the courses is the duck and pear ravioli. Dessert is […]
Flax & Kale Flax & Kale is a restaurant by the same owner of Teresa Carles, who is a pioneer in vegetarian restaurants in Spain. Their ambition is to unite healthy cooking: raw food, vegan, gluten-free and flexiteriana. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even brunch at the weekends. Flax & Kale is stylish and trendy and is inspired by New York’s Soho area. Area : El Raval Average Price : 35€ Dishes : grilled watermelon, coca eggplant with sardines, red quinoa salad, vichyssoise kale, super tagliatelle, mini salmon burger, black cod with miso, Thai black rice, raw vegan lasagne … Cuisine : Healthy Contact information for the restaurant can be found below.
Hugo This is a Chilean restaurant located in La Ribera area. If you fancy something different than all the typical Spanish tapa’s, you should definitely try this local Chilean restaurant. Hugo is very different to most of the touristy tapa’s bars in this quarter. Its focus is on a traditional starter-main meal set up and seems to aim at the locals and students for most of its trade. The food is authentically Chilean, as are the drinks, although non-Chilean varieties are also available. Area: La Ribera Average Price: 19€ Dishes: Meat, potato’s, salads, empanada’s Cuisine: Chilean Food If you want more suggestions of restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog.
El Casal El Casal is a family run restaurant in the heart of Barcelona that offers breakfast and lunch dishes with locally sourced ingredients. Located in El Born in the centre of Barcelona, El Casal is the perfect place to sit outside and indulge in Catalan cuisine. Within walking distance of the Plaça de Sant Maria and Santa Maria del Mar Basilica, it serves both fusion and original dishes in keeping with the owner’s own culinary experiences. There is a selection of breakfast options including pastries, eggs and a wide range of Catalan “Xapata” sandwiches. With 22 different choices if you fancy an early or mid-morning sandwich then you won’t be disappointed. From 08.00 you can even dive into the ten plate tapas menu with options like manchego toast or chorizo. El Casal has a daily menu with three courses for €11.25 which is published on Facebook each morning. Starters include options such as fish gratin, beef tataki and shredded beef with fresh spinach, mint and coriander and main dishes such as chicken and carrot couscous and roasted pork cheek. Dessert is included as part of the daily menu and include options like banana and chocolate cake, apple tart, chocolate brownie and caramelised apple cake. Make sure you visit El Casal when you’re […]
Can Paixano, more popularly referred to as “la Xampanyeria,” is a famous bar in Barcelona where tourists and locals often meet to grab very cheap glasses of cava (local sparkling wine) and enjoy delicious tapas. This is one of the rare spots in the city where you will find both tourists and locals, sipping “Can Paixano” cava, rosado or Brut (the choice is yours) in a charming old champagne cave decorated with barrels and bottles. A bottle of cava costs 5€ and comes with 3 tapas. The ham and camembert sandwich and local cheese cake are very popular. Area : La Barceloneta Price average : 20€ Cuisine : Tapas, Cava Dishes : ham, cheese, black pudding, chorizo, tapas, croquettes, anchovies
Etapes Etapes is a little cosy restaurant situated in the Eixample neighbourhood, the heart of Barcelona. The food is gastronomic and can definitely compete with Michelin star restaurants. Every dish they serve is very original and perfectly cooked and presented. They only use fresh and local products to develop a gastronomic proposal aimed at recovering the flavours and aromas of their cuisine. To give you the possibility to enjoy more of their Original dishes, they also offer a tasting menu with adapted wines. Area: Eixample Average Price: 35€ Dishes: Fish, meat, burrata’s, paella, foie gras Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean, Spanish If you want more suggestions of restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog.
Having a cold ice-cream in Barcelona is always a pleasure and Gelaaati! di Marco sells traditional and authentic Italian gelato, produced with the best ingredients. Select from among a wide range of quality and delicious flavours. Not only can you choose between lots of flavours, but they have a choice type of ice creams too! Gelato cream, natural fruit sorbets, low in sugar, lactose free, gluten free, yogurt espresso, slushies, patisseries, coffee and many more. They only use the best natural ingredients and do not make their products with preservatives or hydrogenated vegetable fats. You can be sure that there is only the taste of the ice cream itself! Photo Credit : eyecities.com
Con Gracia Con Gracia is a renowned restaurant in the heart of Barcelona. Located in the district of Gràcia, the restaurant specialises in seasonal Mediterranean cuisine. Launched in 2004 the restaurant is perfect for a romantic meal or special occasion. Con Gracia offers two set menus which mix local cuisine with international flavours to create delicious food. The eight course “experience” menu is exciting as each dish is unveiled to you as it arrives at the table. We won’t ruin the meal by telling you what’s included but suffice to say each dish is immaculately prepared, cooked and explained. The food is complimented by a generous five glass wine tasting experience. The cost for this menu is €100 per head including wine pairing. The restaurant is inviting and the staff are extremely knowledgeable and friendly, encouraging you to identify the unique flavours in each dish. There are calls for this restaurant to receive a Michelin star. We’ll let the experts judge that for themselves but one thing is for certain, the food, service and environment are certainly befitting of international recognition. As well as the “experience” menu, they also serve a seasonal “tradition” menu with dishes such as octopus with kimchi, black garlic and violet potato and stewed chickpeas with […]
Vitali Pizza is a well known pizzeria in Barcelona´s Eixample neighbourhood, around 300 meters from the Hospital Clinic metro stop. It is one of the most popular pizza restaurants in Barcelona thanks to its consistently delicious products. The restaurant has been a specialist in artisanal pizza for some time. Each of their pizzas are prepared in house using fresh, local ingredients to achieve unforgettable flavors. The restaurant has a dining area, but they also offer a take away or delivery option. They offer a wide range of pizzas, gluten-free pizzas, desserts, salads and drinks to meet customers´ demands. Enjoy a slice or two with friends at Vitali Pizza. Area : Eixample Average Price : 10€ Cuisine : Italian, Pizzeria Dishes : pizza : 3 & 4 cheese, 4 seasons, barbecued meat, carbonara, bolognese, salads
Restaurant Agut Founded in 1924, the Restaurant Agut offers specialties from traditional Catalan cuisine. Located in the centre of Barcelona, near the Rambla in the Gothic Quarter, it is a friendly and cosy place where you can enjoy your dinner in quiet. Family or friends, tourist or local, there is a dish for everyone. Enjoy one of their specialities such as fried squid with black rice and porcini oil or mashed potatoes and cabbage with bacon. They also have a good choice of meat and seafood. Come and discover this local restaurant whilst in Barcelona, it won´t disappoint!
L’Olla de Sichuan is a Chinese restaurant specializing in traditional Chinese dishes. The restaurant is named after the most representative dish of the south-western Sichuan region of China, a place best known for its spicy cuisine. Sichuan food, almost always flavored with a special spice called Sichuan peppercorns, is good for those who like intensely flavored foods. The restaurant is a great place to organize a dinner with a group of friends, a family reunion or a corporate party with 20-40 seat rooms and a good atmosphere. Area : Left Eixample Average Price : 17€ Cuisine : Chinese Dishes : sao cha fried rice, curry empanadas, spring roll, sauteed bok choy, soup agri- spicy, noodles with prawns, guo huo pot, tofu stir fry with chutney, fish with mushrooms and bamboo, veal chop shu
Located in the stylish Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona, DelaCrem specializes in home-made Italian ice creams and cakes, prepared with high quality products. They use gluten-free ingredients, most of their ice creams are low in fat, and the sorbets only contain fresh fruit. The ice cream is prepared fresh each day to make sure it is smooth and that it always tastes fresh. The shop has 21 different flavors of ice cream and sorbet to choose from, so there is something for everyone. Enjoy your ice cream on their terrace, in the shop, or take it with you as you explore the neighborhood. DelaCrem is no doubt one of our favorite places in the city for ice cream!
Carlota Akaneya Carlota Akaneya is a unique restaurant in Barcelona specialising in Japanese Sumiyaki (Japanese BBQ) which will transport you to Japan for a night of authentic cuisine in a welcoming environment. Each table has its own built in barbecue which is inspired by a famous restaurant in Kyoto. The restaurant offers two set menus priced at €37 and €66 per head or dine a-la-carte. The decor is cosy and inviting with wooden panels and backlit screens in keeping with an authentic Japanese hibachi. It is famous for the outstanding quality of the meat, especially the kobe and wagu beef. Cooked on the homemade charcoal grill, called the shichirin, this type of cuisine is an important part of Japanese food culture. The meat is imported directly from Japan and the kobe beef grade A5 is famous for its marble texture and buttery flavour. Rarely served outside of Japan, Carlota Akaneya became Europe’s first restaurant to offer this grade of kobe. The €37 per head set menu is made up of eleven different courses including traditional miso soup, gyozas with chicken and vegetables, yakisoba noodles, lemon mousse and chocolate truffles. They also offer seafood and beef chuck flap, tri tip, rump or brisket available as part of the €37 set menu and some more […]
Mixing music and drinks is always fun and The Philharmonic bar offers this in a warm and pleasant atmosphere. Enjoy your stay in the great city of Barcelona by stopping by this bar to listen to quality music and have a drink. They also have a restaurant so you can have tasty and delicious homemade food from an International cuisine, whilst you drink. Don’t hesitate to visit this bar to listen to great music while eating or drinking with friends or family. The bar often organises music concerts that start at 10:30pm and are divided into two parts with a break of 15 minutes. The tickets for the concerts include a drink. If you are dining and attending the concert, it is necessary to reserve a table through their website, or by telephone. Photo Credit : es.paperblog.com
Condis is a supermarket that has a selection of the best products from different brands including fresh fish, meat, fruit and vegetables, as well as cooked meats. The supermarket is known for its excellent price to quality ratio, always offering customers the best price possible. In Cataluña the chain has more than 400 locations. Barcelona has around 20 locations, including: Carrer de Joan Güell, 106 +34 934 90 60 79 Carrer de Prats de Molló, 2 +34 932 09 33 12 Carrer de Piquer, 32 +34 934 42 22 70 Carrer de la Manigua, 19 +34 934 08 42 28
Can Dendê Can Dendê is one of Barcelona’s premier brunch spots. Located in the area of Poble Nou this wonderful restaurant delights locals and tourists. The pink lemonade and peach iced tea are both delicious and refreshing. The menu includes things such as pancakes, french toast and granola with banana and fresh seasonal fruits. They also serve eggs scrambled or fried with pancakes, bagels, smoked salmon, ricotta or bacon. The larger dishes they have are chicken burgers served in a panko breadcrumb with fresh avocado, salad, sour cream and pickle, a pulled pork sandwich or beef burgers. The floor to ceiling windows create a luminous atmosphere submerged in natural light. Can Dendê is a go to place in Barcelona. Make sure you check it out when you’re in one of the best cities in the world.
Looking for some flaky, buttery croissants for breakfast? Or maybe a sip of French wine? Cafe Emma, located in the elegant Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona, is a restaurant inspired by the classic Parisian bistro and fine French cuisine. The restaurant welcomes you with a warm and inviting design which is divided into three parts: the terrace, the bar and the dining room. It also features an oyster bar and a small bakery. The breakfast menu includes sandwiches and pastries, while the a la carte menu has classic French dishes, such as duck rilletes, liver terrine, Niçoise salad and duck confit, as well as international dishes like steak and burger. Their $17 lunch menu includes an appetizer, grilled Iberian pork or duck, a cocotte snack and dessert, and is very reasonable in price, considering the quality. Their wine collection is also superb, with labels from all over France.
If you are looking for a quiet and cosy place to have a drink in the centre of Barcelona, Kasparo is a good choice. Located near the Rambla, it has restaurant as well as a bar, so you can enjoy a tasty meal or just a drink. The restaurant has a wide range of tapas, breakfasts choices, desserts and they also have special plates of the day. There is a lot to choose from! If you are in the city for a few days, go to Kasparo and have a drink in a venue that is typical of Barcelona. Photo Credit : tripadvisor.es
La Cholita La Cholita in Barcelona provides excellent mediterranean and Spanish fusion cuisine. The charming restaurant, with only seven tables, serves high quality dishes with local produce.The restaurant is located in the Sant Andreu district of Barcelona, just a short metro ride from the city centre. The menu has hearty and full flavoured dishes for loyal locals and adventurous tourists. These include fried anchovies and sobrasada cured sausage croquettes with rosemary, honey and caramelised onions. They also have eggplant with miso, cheese and orange icing and hummus served with dried tomato, rosemary caviar and pita bread. The specialty dishes are tuna sashimi and pork tataki. For something a little more extravagant try the grilled octopus with celery puree or grilled beef entrecôte. Desserts include carrot cake, apple pie and homemade ice-creams and sorbets. Head to La Cholita for local produce and fresh ingredients. This is an exceptional and charming restaurant.
La Cova Fumada La Cova Fumada is a third generation family run restaurant in the heart of Barcelona. Located within walking distance of the famous Barceloneta beach and founded in 1944 this wonderful and well respected restaurant has a legion of loyal customers who flock to savour the fantastic food. Once an old winery and set in an informal and homely environment, La Cova Fumada serves fresh seafood and authentic Catalan tapas. Classically decorated with marble tables and wooden wine barrels they cook dishes with passion and full flavours.This restaurant has retained its traditional spirit and rustic edge. One of Spain’s classic tapas dishes is said to originate from this very kitchen, the potato bomb (bomba). Made with a small ball of mashed potato stuffed with pork and rolled in breadcrumbs before being coated in egg and fried in olive oil, these moorish bites are superb. Served with an aioli and spicy cayenne pepper sauce, people literally queue for this dish. The menu is showcased on a vintage blackboard. There are plenty of classic tapas dishes like chickpeas with morcilla (black pudding), black Catalan sausage, aromatic stewed Cartagena beans and wholesome tomato and onion salad. For something a little more unusual try the “callos” a spicy […]
GRAN BODEGA SALTO GRAN BODEGA SALTO, is an authenthic restaurant. You will be surprised by its bohemian ambiance, which yet makes the place unique. You might as well find the decor a bit extravagant, but after all it is what makes the charm of the place. For over a century, this Bodega is a very unique place, here in Barcelona. Thanks to two locals Lidia and José Luis, along with their friends, this old wine cellar instantly became the paradise of the boho inhabitants of Barcelona. Hence, it is the perfect place to party, have nice drinks and have a good time with your friends. Why you should go there? Good Music: None other then guitarist Madjid Fahem ( guitarist of band la Ventura, and Manu Chao) along side accordionist Joan Garriga. You can listen to traditional spanish music Good Food: Typical Spanish tapas at small prices To make it short, you should definitely check this restaurant to live a unique experience. Place: Gran Bodega Salto, is located in the vibrant district of Poble Sec. In fact, it is one of the first restaurant to turned this district into the liveliest one in Barcelona. Food: Along with enjoying this unique […]
1902 Café Modernista 1902 Café Modernista is a restaurant with an authentic Catalan cuisine, in the heart of Barcelona. The restaurant mixes Catalan styles of cooking with international ones to create new flavours and a real “Café Modernista touch “. It focuses on simple cooking and remaining loyal to its Catalan beginnings. The menu has a range of dishes and all of the products that are used are taken from traditional Catalan cooking. The restaurant is open all day for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or just for appetizers. Located in the Eixample area near the Modernista Sant Pau, 1902 Cafè Modernista is the place for authentic Catalan culture, modernism, and food. Area : Right Eixample Average Price : 30€ Dishes : tuna tartare with tomato confit, scrambled eggs with sausage, beef entrecôte with candied shallots, grilled pork cheek with ratafia sauce, bread with oil and chocolate, fruit salad with coconut ice cream Cuisine : Catalan If you want other suggestions for traditional restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog which has a list of the best Latin American restaurants.
Amarre 69 Amarre 69 is a gastro bar that is situated one minute away from Barceloneta beach, in the Poble Nou neighborhood. Their interior is inspired by the seafaring tradition of the surrounded area and has a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Besides very delicious cocktails and juices, they offer a great selection of different dishes, such as tapas, sandwiches, salads and desserts, all made with local ingredients of good quality. They have a nice terrace outside to enjoy to sun but when the weather is bad you can also sit inside at the bar, tables and sofas. This bar/restaurant is perfect for an aperitif in the sun or a morning coffee and a hangover solution juice after a heavy night of partying. Area: Barceloneta Average Price: €11-20 Dishes: tapas, sandwiches, salads and desserts Cuisine: Mediterranean, European, Spanish, International If you want more suggestions of restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog.
Nakashita Nakashita is a small, cosy Japanese restaurant, located near the Arc del Triomf, in the El Born neighbourhood. The interior is reminiscent to a typical Japenese tavern but mixt with a Western style which creates a very intimate, attractively atmosphere. At Nakashita they serve Japanese dishes like sushi, ramen, etc. made of high quality ingredients. For drinks you should definitely try the typical Japanese beer or sake but they also serve wine and sodas of course. The nicest thing of this delicious Japanese restaurant is that you can see live how the sushi man behind the bar makes your fresh made sushi. Come and visit this wonderful place with taste-explosion sushi’s, but better be prepared and make a reservation in advance as it is often crowded. They also offer a delivery service within half an hour. Ideal for the people that really want to eat some good sushi but don’t want to leave the apartment, Area: Born/ La Ribera Average Price: 26 euros Dishes: Sushi, ramen, miso soup, sashimi, fish tartate Cuisine: Japanese, Asian If you want more suggestions of restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog.
L’Olivé L’Olivé is a classic restaurant that presents you dishes of very high quality, that’s why they got a Michelin star. It’s situated in the Eixample neighbourhood, in the heart of Barcelona. They offer a magnificent opportunity to enjoy the Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine with only high-quality food with a wide variety of homemade dessert and a wide variety of wines. This food will be served in a beautiful stately building, opposite the philosophical faculty of the Barcelona University. The decor is modern chic and has multiple compartments, which makes the restaurant perfect for dinners for larger groups. Area: Eixample Average Price: 55 € Dishes: Fish like tuna tartare, meat, gazpacho, salad, homemade desserts Cuisine: Catalan, Mediterranean If you want more suggestions of restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog.
Bubó is a cake shop in Barcelona, offering cakes of different flavors. They make centerpiece cakes, bonbons, individual cakes, macarons, petit fours, plum cakes and many other classic tortes and tarts. The shop is run by the prestigious pastry chef Carles Mampel, who one the Champion Pastry Chef award at the 2000 Euro Americas. In 2008, Bubó was officially acknowledged by Relais Dessert, an organization that recognizes the world´s best pastry shops. The shop sells various products for coffee-breaks, parties, weddings and banquets, etc. They also have a bar and take away service. Bubó has four locations in Barcelona: – Born: Caputxes, 10 +34 932 687 224 – Bar: Caputxes, 6 +34 933 105 773 – Pedralbes Centre: Av. Diagonal, 609-615 +34 934 103 659 – Bulevard Rosa : Passeig de Gràcia, 55 +34 931 592 813
Viana Viana is a restaurant that serves high quality international cuisine with traditional Spanish influences. Conveniently located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter near the bustling Plaça Reial, it has beautifully presented food and great cocktails. The trendy and modern decor sits perfectly with the appealing menu. This self acclaimed gastronomic oasis has a mix of tapas dishes, larger plates and desserts to try. The blackberry mojitos are a perfect spin on the classic recipe. The tapas menu has prawn and white fish ceviche, tuna marinated in soya with apple and avocado and octopus tempura with potato and seaweed foam. Main dishes include slow cooked beef cheeks with sweet potato and cinnamon puree, atlantic hake in blood orange sauce with spinach and cassava chips, suckling pig, organic chicken and creamy carnaroli rice. The dessert menu has selections such as homemade torrija, chocolate trio, cheesecake and seasonal fruits. For quality food in stylish surroundings Viana Barcelona is the place to go whilst in the city.
Allium Characterized by its creative cuisine, Allium uses traditional and fresh products from Barcelona. The restaurant opened in 2008 and carries on the owners’ original ethos to bring the best of their houses to the public, allowing everyone to enjoy their typical dishes.Breakfast, lunch or dinner, the restaurant has good food that you won’t forget. Morning to evening, enjoy their delicious bread, tapas and seafood. Or if you just want to have a drink, don’t hesitate to stop by and savour your beverage in a fun location. It is located in the Gothic Quarter, in the historic centre of Barcelona which is close to some of the best tourist attractions. This means it is the perfect place for both locals and those who are visiting.
Tomasso – New York Pizza is a restaurant located in the Eixample neighborhood which specializes in classic, New York style and white (without tomato sauce) pizzas. For pizza lovers, this is THE place to be in Barcelona. From their huge selection of toppings, you will definitely find something to match your taste. The portions are very generous so you will never leave hungry and the prices are also very reasonable, considering the quality. All of the pizzas are fresh and homemade, and the owners are very kind and welcoming. If you would like to share a pizza with someone who does not have your pizza preferences, the solution is very simple: order a half/half pizza. If you want a pizza try Tomasso – New York Pizza tonight! Area : Eixample Average Price : 15€ Speciality : Italian Dishes : margarita, 4 cheese, vegetarian, speciality of the house …
El Foro This is an Argentinian restaurant in the Born neighbourhood, in Barcelona. El Foro has the atmosphere of a bistro which makes this a very charming restaurant. They offer great Argentian dishes for a good quality-price ratio. El Foro serves an extensive menu, with meat imported from Argentina, Italian handmade pastries, Pizzas, Grilled cheeses (the famous provoletta), salads and homemade desserts At noon, from Tuesday to Friday, there is a menu of Mediterranean fused cuisine, consisting of an amuse, a starter, a main course, desserts and a drink. It also has four meat menus, Creole, Pampas, Patagonian and barbecue. The place also offers menus for groups, which will make their meals or group dinners more intimate and they have a private room, named The Forum Club, located below the restaurant, an intimate and welcoming space, available for private events, dinners, weddings, meals, communions … Area: El Born, La Ribera Average Price: 25 € Dishes: Different menus Cuisine: Mediterranean, Steakhouse, European, Spanish, Argentinean If you want more suggestions of restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog.
Can Ros Can Ros opened its doors almost a hundred years ago as a winery but has now become one of the best seafood restaurants. It has kept the original interior style typical of fishermen.\ The restaurant serves traditional Catalan seafood as well as a selection of tapas, different types of fish including the special cod au gratin with aioli, paella, and many more delicious plates. The prices are reasonable considering the fresh products. It is located near the sea which is the perfect place to discover Barcelona´s beach. If you want typical food from Spain in an emblematic and charming environment this is the restaurant to choose. Area: La Barceloneta Average price: 35 € Dishes: Rice dishes, Shellfish, Tapas, Paella Cuisine: Catalan
Big Al’s American Kitchen is an American restaurant specializing in burgers. It opened three years ago and has served over 75,000 diners from all over the world. The restaurant offers a wide range of burgers. Their signature dish is the Big Al Burger, made with 4 patties, cheese, mixed local greens, sweet onion and special sauce. The Widowmaker has 6 patties, cheese, crispy bacon, 8-hour pulled pork, crispy onions, local greens and tomato, jalapeños, house-made aioli, quadruple-decker brioche bun. If you finish the beast in 30 minutes your picture goes up on their Wall of Fame! The restaurant is great for a meal with friends, with many sharing plates including pulled pork nachos, chicken wings and quesadillas. The prices are reasonable and the staff friendly and will help you choose the right burger for your mood! Area : Eixample Average Price : 15€ Cuisine : American, Burgers Dishes : nachos, onion rings, cobb salad, cheese quesadilla, Big Al’s burger, BBQ burger, spicy jalapeños burger, chicken burger, Big Al’s big black cake
Pans & Co. is a restaurant which was opened in 1991, with locations in many Spanish cities including over 20 in Barcelona. It specializes in sandwiches with a wide variety of ingredients including succulent chicken breast, bacon, Bretón sausage and roast beef. They also offer other dishes such as salads, patatas bravas, french fries, chicken nuggets and onion rings. Their breakfast selection includes fresh baked goods, such as croissants and donuts. The service is excellent and very fast and it is good value. It has a colorful atmosphere, which is good for friends or family. Area : Barrio Gotico Average Price : 8€ Cuisine : Sandwiches Dishes : sandwiches : chicken breast, bacon, tuna, salads, onion rings, nuggets, mozzarella fingers, cheesecake, brownie with cream …
HORIGINAL Horiginal is a culinary restaurant, central located around the MACBA area in the Raval neighbourhood. This is a very nice restaurant to discover new culinary sensations. The interior contains of 4 different spaces, the restaurant, the terrace, an indoor hall and finally an events room. It has a cosy atmosphere with typical Spanish furniture. The menu offers both traditional and Mediterranean dishes, with a touch of great creativity. They serve a wide arrangement of tapas and burgers but not the regular ones. Visit this delicious restaurant and experience new flavours to the more Horiginal style. Area: Raval Average Price: 20 € Dishes: Croquettes, octopus, tasting of Catalan cold cuts, rice dishes, scallop carpaccio, paella, hamburgers Cuisine: Catalan, Spanish, Mediterranean, Tapas If you want more suggestions of restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog.
Shanghai 1930 is a Chinese restaurant that has traditional food from Shanghai. The restaurant is unique in that it is decorated with the popular motifs of 1930’s Shanghai style, which create a pleasant atmosphere. The menu consists of the best dishes from Chinese and Japanese cuisine. The restaurant is large, with four private rooms, a large banquet hall and a public room so it is perfect for couples, families and for large groups. It offers customers one free hour of parking. They also provide a delivery service for those who would prefer to enjoy their dishes in the comfort of their own home. Area : Eixample left Average Price : 25€ Cuisine : Chinese, Japanese Dishes : hakaou (pasta stuffed with bamboo and prawns ), nigiri, peking duck, lamb segoviana
Bar Calders Bar Calders is a tapas bar in Barcelona which provides a large variety of Spanish, Catalan and Mexican tapas. The menu includes tapas like green chicken enchiladas with beans and Mexican cheese, mini pizzas, patatas bravas, croquetas and many others to choose from. It also offers good cocktails and drinks to have with the tapas. The price is good and there is free Wi-Fi. Bar Calders is well located in the centre of Barcelona near Poble Sec metro station. Area: Eixample Esquerre Average Price: 20€ Dishes: mini pizza, croquetas Cuisine: Spanish, Catalan, Tapas Contact information for the bar can be found below.
El Gran Café El Gran Café is a charming restaurant, founded in 1920. It’s located in the heart of Barcelona, in the Barri Gòtic neighborhood which is the city’s historical centre. The interior is modern with a piano and at night someone plays on it. The menu preserves the taste of times past and a quintessential selection of traditional Catalan cuisine. They serve delicious dishes for a reasonable price. Their set menu of the day is 11 euros and includes three courses and a glass of wine. Area: Barri Gótic Average Price: 22€ Dishes: Different menus, meat, fish, tapas Cuisine: Catalan If you want more suggestions of restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog.
Need a break from tapas? Want to travel to an exotic destination without even leaving Barcelona? El Magraner Boig, with its traditional Greek food and wonderful atmosphere is the perfect solution! Chef Andreas Christodoulides wanted to recreate the signature dishes of his Greek childhood through the dishes offered on the menu. The specialties are the melitzanosalata agioritiki (eggplant salad), kolokithokeftedes tzatziki (zucchini croquettes with cucumber and yoghurt sauce) and loukaniko pork sausage. The interior of the restaurant is decorated in a modest, elegant style with an exposed brick wall, without the cliché blue and white color scheme. Area : Raval Average Price : 7€ Cuisine : Greek Dishes : saganaki, tzatziki, mussaka, arnaki, keftedakia
Koy Shunka is a gourmet Japanese restaurant with one Michelin star located in the Barrio Gótico neighborhood of Barcelona´s historical district. The professional and talented chefs will prepare all of the dishes in front of you. The local, seasonal ingredients are selected to ensure the dishes are of a good quality. The restaurant has a tasting menu of 12 small dishes, each of which is individually presented and explained by the chef. The best dish is the Kobe beef. It offers traditional Japanese classics fused with a Catalan style. Reservations should be made in advance, and ask to sit at the kitchen bar for the full experience! Area : Gotico Average Price : 50€ Cuisine : Japanese Dishes : oysters, tuna tartare squid, cockles with a sake sauce, steamed scallops with asparagus cream, sea cucumbers and octopus with peas, sushi, sashimi
