Restaurants

18 Octubre 18 Octubre opened in 1977 and has important history which has welcomed politicians, actors, writers, singers and filmmakers. The restaurant has remained faithful to three basic principles: organic food, good techniques, and an excellent quality/price ratio and ensures that the dishes correspond to the season. The restaurant has been using both modern cooking methods and traditional Catalan cooking for more than 3 generations. Through the years and generations, the restaurant has kept the same warm and friendly environment. It is quite small with eight tables and one private room (mostly for small groups). It is perfect for business lunches, a romantic dinner or a pleasant and relaxed meeting with friends. Area : Eixample Average Price : 30€ Dishes : Andalusian fried prawns, duck breast with salt and foie porto sauce, spicy red chicken curry with mashed potato Cuisine : Catalan

Chen Ji is a Chinese restaurant located next to Ciutadella Park and the Arc de Triomf. They specialize in traditional Chinese food, served from noon until midnight. The food is delicious and prepared with high quality products. Some of the most popular dishes include homemade noodles or rice with vegetables. You can enjoy a buffet lunch for the very low price of only 5 or 6 euros. It is very popular among Chinese people, which is a very good sign if you´re looking for something authentic. Chen Ji is a great place for a meal with friends or family, as many of their dishes are served in portions large enough to share. With it’s flavorful and fresh dishes, it is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Barcelona! Area : Eixample Average Price : 10€ Cuisine : Chinese Dishes : dumplings, rice noodles, fried starch ravioli, rice cake with crab, noodle soup

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.

Rangoli Rangoli is a perfect restaurant for trying typical Indian food. It is within walking distance of the beach of Barceloneta. At this delicious Indian restaurant, they serve unique Indian dishes with a touch of creativity and a beautiful presentation of your plate. It has a typical Indian interior which creates a very unique and attractively atmosphere. Beside the beautiful interior, they also have a very nice terrace where you can enjoy your food with a Mediterranean view under the stars. This restaurant is known for having one of the most ancient traditional decorative folk art of India. It’s also a symbol of religious and cultural beliefs. Come and visit this wonderful restaurant and discover the great Indian culture and delicious food. Area: Barceloneta Average Price: €21 Dishes: Grilled scallops, ragda partis, lamb ribs, chicken curry, quail, tasting menu Cuisine: Indian If you want more suggestions of restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog.

Makamaka, located just a few metres from Barceloneta beach front was founded in 2012 by two friends who were flatmates in Amsterdam.

Le Diván Le Diván is French restaurant and cocktail bar located in the area of St. Gervasi-Santaló. The restaurant is small but cozy and they have live jazz sessions on Thursday night and DJ sessions on Friday night. The menu has a variety of French dishes including cheese, salmon marinated with gravlax and dill, duck magret with chutney, beef fillet with red wine reduction and also more international ones such as tasty starters, burgers and tapas. The price/quality ratio is very good. Area: St. Gervasi-Santaló Average Price: 25€ Dishes: cheese, french tartare, tuna tataki, duck magret with chutney, beef fillet with red wine reduction, burgers, tapas Cuisine: French, International

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.

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

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.

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 […]

Café Rembrandt Café Rembrandt is very nice Dutch cocktail bar and a restaurant at the same time, situated in Villa Olimpica. This nice place owes its name to the Dutch painter Rembrandt who is considered as one of the biggest painters in the European Art History and the biggest in the Netherlands. He is well-known for not showing any differences between wealth, ethnicity and social origin in his paintings. They serve International and Dutch food that’s delicious and perfectly made such as hamburgers, nasi and other typical Dutch dishes. Besides a restaurant, Rembrandt Café also offers cocktail workshops in a private room, an ideal activity for a bachelor party or just before a night of clubbing, as if it’s nearby the best clubs of Barcelona! Area: Barri Gótic Average Price: €11-20 Dishes: Hamburgers, Nasi, typical Dutch dishes Cuisine: International, Dutch If you want more suggestions of restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog.

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 […]

Bacoa Fast food does not always have the best reputation but Bacoa is an exception. This gourmet burger chain offers high-quality and freshly cooked food. Their ethos is different from that of other fast food restaurants, as they aim to transform fast food into good food and at a reasonable price. The beef is organic and comes exclusively from certified Spanish farms and the burgers are freshly grilled. The restaurant offers beef burgers, vegetarian burgers and chicken burgers with a wide range of toppings including Spanish cheeses, hams and quality products, giving the traditional burger a Spanish twist. They also offer the option of ordering a burger in salad form (without the bun). They have adopted a unique ordering process to speed up the system. You simply tick which burger, bread and extras you want on the menu, take it to the till and pay up front. There are 5 Bacoa restaurant locations Barcelona. They can be found at: Ronda de la Universitat, 31,                  +34 932 507 290 C/Colomines, 2                                    +34 932 689 548 Marquès de l’Argentera, 1 […]

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 …

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

El Pacifico El Pacifico is a cosy beach side restaurant, located in Barceloneta. Here you can enjoy  the typical Catalan and Spanish food accompanied with a generous glass of good wine or a delicious cocktail. The atmosphere at this wonderful restaurant is beachy, with an outside terrace directed at the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. They serve a mix of traditional dishes from Spain and Catalonia like tapas but also paella. Those dishes are orgininating from the early stage of Barcelona and are made with seasonal ingredients, coming from local suppliers. Area: Barceloneta Average Price: 22 € Dishes: Clams, squids, steamed mussels. tuna tartare, seafood, black rice with seafood, paella, loin of cod, tenderloin Cuisine: Catalan, Spanish, Mediterranean If you want more suggestions of restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog.

B Lounge B Lounge is a modern restaurant located on the ground floor of the Barceló Raval Hotel in Barcelona. The restaurant has a quiet atmosphere which is good for a relaxing evening. The menu is typical tapas style and is inspired by traditional Spanish taste. The hotel also has a bar with terrace ​​on the eleventh floor with incredible 360º views of the city. Area: El Raval Average price: 28 € Cuisine: Spanish, Tapas Dishes: mini foie burger with onion and potato straws, cream of onion with cod and romesco sauce, Catalan stew croquettes, octopus Galician-style, crispy bread and ravioli chocolate with olive oil and hibiscus salt …

La Girgola Italiana La Girgola Italiana is a pizzeria in the area of Eixample in Barcelona that uses fresh Italian products to prepare their homemade dishes. As well as pizzas the restaurant also has burgers. The atmosphere in the restaurant will make you want to return. Don’t feel like cooking? There is also a take away service. If your order is above €30 you will get 3 drinks or 1 bottle of wine for free. Area : Eixample Average Price : 7,50€ Cuisine : Italian, Pizzeria Dishes : margherita pizza, calzone, pasta bolognese, carbonara Contact information for the company can be found below.

Pomarada Choosing the right restaurant in Barcelona can be hard because of the wide selection on offer. But if you like Mediterranean food, pizza or specialities from Asturias, Pomarada is the restaurant to choose.   The restaurant is located on Passeig de Gracia which is one of the most beautiful areas of Barcelona and near lots of the tourist areas. They offer a permanent reception service and lounges where you can eat in comfort and quiet. The cooking is refined and made with the best products. It is open for non-stop cooking from 1PM to 1AM, so relax in the lounges and enjoy your dinner!

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.

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.

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.

Located in the Poble Sec neighborhood, Spice Café is a cafe and cake shop, where you will find what is perhaps one of the best carrot cakes in Barcelona. They have a wide array of delicious cakes, all baked fresh in-house. The portions are very generous, and the prices affordable. They also offer a variety of teas, ice teas, fresh drinks, infusions, bagels and quiches. The cafe itself has a relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff who will always welcome you with a smile. Almost every week Spice Café organizes events, such as language exchanges and book clubs. But the most special thing about this coffee shop is that they have 3 small private tables, and one large communal table to share with friends, family or strangers. Spice Café is the ideal place for cake lovers looking for an afternoon treat with a good cup of coffee! As soon as you enter, you will feel at home. Area : Montjuic Average Price : 3,50€ Cuisine : Cakes Dishes : home cooked cakes: carrot cake, Guiness & Baileys cake, bagels

Café Tarannà Café Tarannà is a quirky, independent café located in the Sant Antoni neighbourhood in Barcelona. It is located close to Calle Parliament – a street famous for trendy brunch places, most notably Café Federal located just around the corner. The cozy café has a distinctive bottle green exterior which contrasts with the Nordic, minimalistic and industrial interior. As well as seating inside and outside, there is also open window seating which allows you to take in the life of the street outside and inside the bar. Since opening in 2012, this café has always been a popular choice with locals and has more recently been discovered by tourists looking to escape the busy tourist streets in the city centre. They have a set menu but also some daily specials that give a nice twist on classic brunch dishes. If you’re looking for a quaint brunch spot, this is the place to come!

Just Eat is a popular food delivery service that is very easy to use. Wherever you are, the company can deliver delicious food to you in a matter of minutes. The site allows you to select the type of food you would like to eat or, if you haven’t decided yet, browse restaurants in your area and make your choice from there. The company works with a vast array of international and local restaurants and offers something for all palettes. To order food through Just Eat: 1. Enter your postal code to view the restaurants closest to you 2. Choose the type of food you are craving (or select all types and make your choice afterwards) 3. Choose a restaurant and the dishes that you want 4. Edit your payment information and wait for your dishes to be delivered to you!

Xurrería Sagrada Familia is a churros shop located close to the famous Sagrada Familia. Churros are the classic fried dough pastries, which are a very popular breakfast or snack item in Barcelona. Founded in 1950, Xurrería Sagrada Familia is a small family business that used to only sell their products to locals businesses but today is open to individuals as well. The shop has a cozy terrace where you can taste different types of churros, including those covered in chocolate or filled with vanilla cream. And, of course, you must try their speciality, fried churros covered with sugar and served with a cup of hot chocolate.

Balmes 103 Balmes 103 is a Mediterranean restaurant located in the Hotel Barcelona Center. The restaurant has a cafe and different dining rooms which are ideal for all types of celebrations. The menu has lots of different dishes to choose from including seafood, Iberian pork and lobster or simple pasta options. There is something for everyone. The fish selection is large and excellent quality. The prices are competitive considering the quality of the food served. Area: Eixample Esquerre Average Price: 40€ Dishes: lobster, Iberian pork, duck cannelloni with chanterelles and truffle Cuisine: Mediterranean Contact information for the restaurant can be found below.

Spoonik Spoonik provides an exceptional culinary experience in the residential district of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi in Barcelona. The team will take you on a memorable journey full of surprises and top quality cuisine. The Head Chefs at Spoonik, Jon Giraldo and Jamie Lieberman, showcase dishes with distinct Latin American and Mediterranean influences. This fabulous fusion creates sumptuous flavours and textures. The evening will start as you’re invited into the Spoonik kitchen to meet the staff and chefs, and enjoy an array of “amuse bouches” and drinks. You’ll see the chefs regularly throughout the night as they carefully and passionately explain each dish in person as it is served to you. The high quality and artistic nature of the food highlights the fact that this restaurant is a labour of love. For keen foodies you can even marvel at the kitchen in full flow. The kitchen is situated in full view of diners adding to the innovative atmosphere. Situated in modern surroundings the various dishes are complimented by musical and visual entertainment. This delightful accompaniment to the food adds to the creative tone of the restaurant as customers marvel and laugh their way through an unforgettable evening. The €95 per head menu has over ten different courses and is also available with additional […]

Can Culleretes is a traditional Catalan restaurant where little has changed since its original opening in 1786. It is a real trip back in time to Barcelona´s past! The restaurant is hidden on a narrow street in the Gothic Quarter, which you need to be attentive to find but once you do, it will be a treat. The dishes are authentic and some typical Catalan classics are escudella (a traditional soup), botifarra amb seques (pork sausage and beans), civet de pork senglar (stewed wild boar) or canelons d´espinacs amb brandada de bacalla (a spinach and cod cannelloni). They also offer grilled seafood, fried fish or steamed mussels and wines from all over Spain. Enjoy a meal in one of the oldest Catalan restaurant of the city! Area : Gotico Average Price : 25€ Cuisine : Catalan Dishes : escudella, sausage with beans, civet of wild boar, spinach cannelloni with codfish brandade, rovellons cake, pica-pica seafood, rack of lamb

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

Deliverum is a food delivery service that provides a fast, easy and convenient way for you to enjoy food from your favorite restaurant at home, at the office or any other place you choose. Deliverum works with some of the best restaurants in the city with more than 50 different kinds of foods suitable for all tastes. Their online search options make it very easy for you to find exactly what you need. You can order food in 3 easy steps: 1. Search a restaurant 2. Choose dishes 3. Receive your order at home If you want more information on fast food restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog.

Caelis Caelis restaurant in Hotel El Palace Barcelona was awarded a Michelin star in 2010. This elegant venue serves exquisite and intricate dishes by celebrated international chef Romain Fornell. Located within walking distance of the Passeig de Gràcia in the heart of Barcelona, this is a perfect setting for an afternoon or evening of luxury. With world class service and cuisine, in spectacular and spacious surroundings, you will be taken on a culinary journey befitting of its Michelin standard. Head Chef Romain Fornell has successfully gained Michelin stars in France and Spain and his passion for cooking is epitomised in his diverse and creative menu. Average prices are approximately €85 a head and with over 300 different wines available from the extensive cellar to balance and compliment your meal. Diners can choose from the two tasting menus or the a la carte menu. The restaurant draws inspiration from the Mediterranean. They offer seafood and meat options beautifully prepared with premium ingredients. Starter options include the bluefin tuna with foie gras, granny smith apple and ginger vinaigrette, beef tartar or crispy egg with summer truffle, courgette, almonds and tomato. The main courses feature wild sea bass or red mullet, smoked beef fillet or pressed duck. The popular dessert offering […]

Cal Pep is a restaurant located in el Born, serving classic tapas with a modern twist. They change their menu daily, based on the availability of new products such as fresh fish and seasonal vegetables. The restaurant also offers a set menu with a wide variety of tapas, soups, meats and salads. All of their dishes are inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, which emphasizes simplicity with flavor. Reservation should be made in advance, especially on Friday and Saturday nights, as it is very popular. Area : Born-La Ribera. Average Price : 60€. Cuisine : Tapas Dishes : Cal Pep monkfish, cuttlefish with chickpeas, fried fish

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

Monster Sushi is a Japanese restaurant and sushi bar specializing in Asian fusion cuisine, Japanese food and some of the best sushi in Barcelona. The restaurant has three dining areas: a shiny, beautifully lit dining room, a top-floor lounge which is romantic and cozy and a sunny terrace, perfect for enjoying the wonderful Mediterranean climate. This restaurant is a fantastic choice either for family reunions or intimate date-nights. Monster Sushi offers a wide variety of dishes, including warm appetizers, uramaki, tempura rolls, maki, nigiri, sashimi and even some gluten-free dishes. The restaurant is easily accessible, as it is very close to the L7 metro station Gracia. Or, if you prefer to enjoy their tasty dishes in the comfort of your own home they also have a take-away service. Neighborhood: Gracia. Average Price: 30€. Cuisine: Japanese Dishes: uramaki, tempura rolls, maki, nigiri, carrot cake

Salerno Salero is an organic and Mediterranean fusion restaurant located in the El Born district of Barcelona, just a few minutes from the Picasso Museum. The location is good for tourists, as it is near lots of the famous sites. Built in 1996, the restaurant was a former salted fish warehouse and was was one of the first restaurants to be established in this upcoming area of the city. The restaurant’s main aim is to provide good quality, well-prepared food at a reasonable price. You should take a look at their trendy interior with white tones and low lighting. It is mixture of old and new, what is making this place very cozy and chilled. If you are looking for a good food with reasonable price in the heart of the Barcelona, you should reserve a table in Salero. You can go out on a date and enjoy the Mediterranean cuisine or have a business lunch here. Salerno serves healthy and delicious food, using season fruits and vegetables and non-GMO cereals. Because the concept of Salero is «we are what we eat». Try there ecologic beef burger seasoned with rosemary and brie or tasty teriyaki chicken with almonds. One of the reasons why you could be sure about the freshness of […]

Quimet i Quimet is a traditional tapas bar located in Poble Sec which has been around for 4 generations. The small cellar restaurant has a  friendly, lively atmosphere and a huge collection of top quality wines. The tapas and montaditos (bite-sized open-faced sandwiches) are made in front of you, and handed across the bar for you to eat on the spot. The bar has standing room only, so you will have to eat standing around a table, but this gives the place an additional charm. Quimet i Quimet has fallen victim to its own success: you should arrive right when it opens to be sure to find a little corner in which to enjoy their delicious food. The smoked salmon, yoghurt and truffle honey, smoked cod liver and caviar or tuna belly and homemade tomato chutney montaditos are particularly tasty. The specialty for dessert is torta del casar from Extremadura served with syrupy chestnuts. Area : Poble Sec-Montjuic. Price : Between 20-30€. Cuisine : tapas, montaditos Dishes : cheeses, croquettes, salmon with yogurt, anchovy, truffle and honey montadito Beverages : wine, vermouth, champagne, spirits, malt whiskeys

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

3 Focs 3 Focs is a Catalan restaurant which offers typical dishes from the traditional Catalan “Masia“(farmhouse). The quality and taste of their authentic menu is clear in the variety of dishes that they offer. To finish your meal, the restaurant has traditional, artisanal desserts and a long wine selection to accompany your food.  The decoration and atmosphere match the traditional menu and make you feel like you are in a typical environment. The restaurant is suitable for families and groups of friends. Area : Left Eixample Average Price : 25€ Dishes : braised artichokes, ribeye beef, Iberian pork, grilled fish, crema Catalan, profiteroles … Cuisine : Catalan

Griego Leo’s is an authentic Greek restaurant, where you can sample delicious dishes with rich Mediterranean flavors. It is perhaps the restaurant with the largest variety of Greek dishes in Barcelona. The menu has traditional choices like souvlaki, moussaka, falafel, gyro, spanakopita (spinach and feta cheese wrapped in layered filo pastry) and their very popular iman bayildi (eggplant stuffed with onion, garlic and oil). They also offer lamb and serve a variety of well-spiced spreads and sauces. Griego Leo´s serves high quality food at affordable prices with very friendly and fast service. The restaurant works with the delivery company Just Eat, which allows you the option to enjoy Greek delights in the comfort of your own home. Area : Sant Marti Average Price : 15€ Cuisine : Greek Dishes : moussaka, hummus, tzatziki, kebab, gyros, iman bayildi, greek yoghurt

Bar Ángel Bar Ángel is a tapas bar which uses seasonal and well selected fresh market products. The menu has a wide variety of tapas, small plates and dishes including tortilla, zucchini carpaccio with goats cheese, Iberian pork burger, chickpeas with potatoes morcilla and other traditional Catalan tapas. The bar is small but intimate with a friendly atmosphere. It is located near the Estació de França bus station in the centre of the city. Reservations can be made by telephone. Area: Born-La Ribera Average Price: 30€ Dishes: hamburgers, tortilla, zucchini carpaccio Cuisine: Spanish, Catalan, Tapas Contact information for the bar can be found below.

Grup El Glop El Glop is a culinary and gastronomic restaurant chain with 4 different locations, two of them situated in the Gracia neighborhood, one at La Rambla and one close to Plaza Catalunya. They serve typical Catalan dishes with a fusion of different ingredients but also some international dishes. Every restaurant of El Glop has a very nice atmosphere and delicious dishes for an affordable price. The food is simple but culinary, economic, pleasant and tasty. And beside a restaurant, it also has a market where you can buy toasts, sausages, cheeses, snails, grilled meats, rice, fish, and seasonal dishes. Area: Barri Gótic, Gracia Average Price: 25 € Dishes: salads, toasts, meat, fish, paella, different plates Cuisine: Catalan, International If you want more suggestions of restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog.

Vioko Ice Cream, known for its deer logo is located a stone’s throw to the beach. The cool and elegant interior is run by Argentinian Lucila Baiardi.

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.

Rangoli Rangoli is an Indian restaurant which is the successor of Bembi. They provide the same Indian food concept where customers can try new and unique dishes with traditional Indian flavours and spices. The decoration is very attractive and have been chosen from India. As well as the restaurant, there is also a bar where you can enjoy a drink. The restaurant has a terrace to enjoy a meal with family or friends with views of the city. Big groups are welcomed but a reservation will need to be made in advance. Area : Barceloneta Average Price : 27€ Dishes : tandoori chicken tikka, scallops, chicken tikka masala, spinach and cottage cheese, naan … Cuisine : Indian

Boca Grande This attractively restaurant is a well-known spot in the Eixample district. It has a very unique atmosphere with a stunning interior design and became one of the top hangouts for some local celebrities but their service is still discrete and confidential. Their dishes are of high quality made with excellent ingredients because it has really fresh fish and seafood dishes. Beside that it’s a very sophisticated restaurant, it is also known for its high quality wine and cocktails which makes Boca Grande one of the finest cocktail bars in the city: Boca Chica. Area: Eixample Average Price: 50 € Dishes: Seafood, soups, meat Cuisine: Mediterranean, European, Spanish If you want more suggestions of restaurants in Barcelona have a look at our blog.  

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

Vicino Pizza Bar is one of Barcelona’s best Pizza restaurants and is located just a few meters from the beach of Barceloneta.

El 58 is a Spanish and Catalan tapas bar located in the Poblenou neighborhood of Barcelona, on a beautiful tree-lined avenue near the beach. The bar offers traditional and contemporary tapas with some international touches. The menu changes seasonally, but specialties include salmon mini burgers, Andalusian fried eggplant with honey and rosemary and marinated and fried shark, caught locally. The bar has a typical Spanish ambiance, it is small in size but is divided into 3 different rooms, one of which is perfect for families or large groups seeking privacy. The waiters at El 58 speak Spanish, English and French. They are attentive and pleased to offer you advice one what to order. Area : Rambla, Poblenou Average Price : 40€ Cuisine : Tapas Dishes : foie gras, salmon, eggplant, patatas bravas and sauces Beverages : great wine cellar.