Barcelona good restaurants: The 35 Best Restaurants in Barcelona, According to a Local Expert

The 26 Best Restaurants & Bars In Barcelona 2023 – Barcelona

Barcelona kinda has it all. You can find classic tapas spots, neighborhood natural wine bars and vermuterías, and some of the best fine dining in the world all right here in the Catalan capital. And there are more than enough fantastic restaurants for every budget and taste.

As long as you respect the local eating hours, which can be summarized as “late,” you’re guaranteed never to go hungry. That means lunch is at 2pm, dinner is 9pm, and you probably should think twice before going anywhere that opens before 8pm for dinner. The city has also recently seen a boom in new restaurant openings serving exciting new twists on local dishes, a lot of them taking over old touristy spots. Meanwhile, an influx of international chefs and creative Catalans have returned home to open their own exciting spots that build on familiar Mediterranean recipes.

In short, Barcelona’s food scene has never been more fun. If you’re looking for some tips on how to make the most of it, you’ve come to the right place.

TAPAS/CLASSIC SPANISH & CATALAN

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Wine Bar

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Located just off Passeig de Gràcia, Bar Mut is the kind of place that if you mention it to anyone who’s been, the response will invariably be “aaaaaah” as they go all googly-eyed thinking about that excellent meal they had there.

Bottles of wine line the walls in this classic, cramped bar with its high wooden stools and marble countertops. While the specials on the chalkboard change regularly, make sure to try the seasonal croquettes, steak with either mushrooms or foie gras (depending on the time of year), or the lobster cooked with egg and brandy. They do take reservations, but if you get there on the earlier side, you can usually squeeze in before the crowds take over or try your luck on the small patio.

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Eixample

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Situated in a residential area on the quieter side of the Eixample, this tapas bar is the kind of neighborhood spot that everyone coming to Barcelona for the first time hopes to find but rarely does. Everything here is delicious and affordable, the staff is friendly, and it’s just one of those places where you’ll want to spend as much time as possible.

Grab a stool at the window inside or at one of the outdoor tables and order a few staples like fried calamari and Iberian jamón and croquettas. Betlem also serves creative specials like steak tartare with smoked eel and an omelet with black pudding and seasonal mushrooms if you feel like mixing things up.

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Eixample

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Entrepanes Díaz in upper Eixample is a sandwich spot from the Bar Mut team where all the waiters are old enough to actually remember when the pocket calculator was invented. They all wear pressed white dress shirts, waistcoats, and bow ties, and always take the time to get your order just right. Meanwhile, the sandwiches are pure joy, overflowing with classic Iberian ingredients like morcilla, tortilla, and squid. The juicy calamari baguette is the best in town, while the oxtail with spicy mayo, parmesan, and arugula is a fantastic meatier option. All of it, including the selection of tapas, makes for a great quick bite on your way back from Park Güell.

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Sants-Montjuïc

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Now that Barcelona’s most famous chef brothers, Albert and Ferran Adrià, closed all the spots in their culinary empire, a number of new restaurants are ready to take over where they left off. Run by the former director of Albert Adrià’s legendary spot Tickets, Bodega Pasaje 1986 is an upscale bodega (or wine bar) that feels super casual.

Located on the edge of the city in Plaza España, you’ll see everyone here from couples to visitors who have clearly seen every episode of Chef’s Table. They come for the elevated takes on Catalan dishes in the form of pig’s trotters with black pudding and mushrooms, roast chicken with raisins and pine nuts, or a simple seasonal tomato, cucumber, and onion salad, but often end up staying all afternoon sipping ice-cold beers on the sunny patio.

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Sant Antoni

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“Casa de menjars,” which roughly translates to “food house,” refers to an old-school style of Catalan restaurant that served traditional home-cooked food to the working class during breakfast and lunch. While the modern-day versions are more refined and stay open for dinner, the way they serve traditional recipes and use high-quality ingredients hasn’t changed.

Maleducat, which is Catalan for “rude” or “ill-mannered,” opened right before the pandemic and has quickly become a local favorite. This spot is a great example of one with a short, concise menu of shared plates made from the finest local produce. The menu is full of hearty, classic dishes like Iberian ham croquettas and beef tendon stew, which we definitely recommend trying on their sidewalk patio (if you can get a spot).

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Eixample

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From the team behind Besta, Batea is the fish joint Barcelona needs and deserves. Whereas most other seafood-focused spots (known as marisquerías) tend to fall into one of two categories—overpriced fine-dining extravaganzas or mediocre deep-fried dive bars—Batea proves that the secret to success is simple: great people, great produce, and not taking yourself too seriously. The décor is colorful with pink-and-purple stripy wallpaper, the service is warm—don’t be surprised if you’ve made friends with your server before the night is over—and the food is exceptional.

Kick things off with the seafood platter full of clams, razor clams, and some fresh Galician oysters before getting into mains like the cured bonito tuna with red pepper emulsion or the simple and perfectly grilled Mediterranean red prawns. Stick around after dinner and chat with the maître d’ over a gin and tonic.

SIT-DOWN DINNER SPOTS THAT AREN’T FINE DINING

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Eixample

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If there’s one place you should prioritize while visiting Barcelona, it’s Besta. This newish restaurant on the “left” side of the Eixample district mixes Galician and Catalonian influences on its constantly-changing menu.

Packed with unconventional combinations using seasonal produce and fresh seafood—think white Mediterranean shrimp tartare with aged Galician beef carpaccio, and calamari with swiss chard and black pudding jus—everything here is both surprising and will make you immediately want to order it again. Round it all out with a gin and tonic (or two) made with their very own gin, which is distilled with algae and oysters for a cool, cucumbery (and only very slightly salty) finish.

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Sant Antoni

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The Sant Antoni district is the hottest neighborhood in Barcelona these days, and Benzina’s lively terrace is perhaps the center of the whole scene. The owner is British, the chef is Italian, the playlist is from the ‘70s and ‘80s, and the feel is distinctly New York. The restaurant, which opened in 2018, serves unexpected takes on traditional Italian dishes (like eggplant parmigiana with parmesan ice cream or Sferamisu, a deconstructed spherical take on tiramisu), strong cocktails, and an excellent selection of Italian wine.

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El Born

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Between the fashionable location in El Borne, the well-dressed crowd, excellent lighting, and distressed wooden tables with bench seating, Fismuler kind of feels like a performance art studio that also happens to serve excellent food. The menu changes regularly, but staple favorites include the dorada tartare with almonds and grapes, the truffled escalopa with low-temperature egg yolk, and an ultra-gooey cheesecake that’s more cheesy than sweet. Take a seat in the light-filled dining room, or book well in advance to bag one of only six tables on the small outdoor terrace.

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El Born

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Going out for Japanese food in Barcelona used to mean one of two things: either you’d have to take out a bank loan to pay the bill, or you were stuck eating forgettable noodles and mediocre raw fish. Right now, the Japanese food scene in Barcelona is better than ever, with El Japonés Escondido on the Borne-Barceloneta border standing out as the trendiest and the most fun of them all.

Start with a steaming bowl of mussels served with a deliciously spicy, sticky sweet-chili sauce, before getting into the blue-fin tuna moriawase selection so silky smooth that you barely need to chew. Apart from incredibly fresh fish, what sets this place apart is the excellent service and a dining room that feels more like a late-night drinking joint than a restaurant.

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Eixample

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Albé is what happens when a Lebanese restaurateur moves to Barcelona, falls in love with the produce, and starts combining Lebanese techniques with Catalan ingredients. Dishes include stuff like smoked labneh with pita, octopus with pomegranate reduction, and Iberian pork cheek over french toast and smoked sour cream. Albé is the perfect place for a daytime lunch, when the dining room fills with natural light, but works too for a romantic dinner in a plant-filled, mood-lit setting.

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Eixample

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Run by the team behind Bar Alegria, one of the buzziest tapas bars in Barcelona, Casa Luz is a great place to kick off a night out with friends. The crowd here skews on the younger side, especially if you’re on the rooftop at sunset where you’ll see plenty of people wearing something by an up-and-coming local designer. The tapas options include a bright-red tomato tartare with smoked butter and a decadent truffled omelet, while the wine is mainly Catalan.

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Sant Antoni

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Doppietta isn’t your typical Italian trattoria, but rather a spot where you’ll find familiar favorites served tapas-style for sharing. They do hearty pastas like the gnocchi with squid ragù and the superb cappelletti filled with meat, butter, and sage. Everything is served family style, but the real stars of the show are the sharing platters overflowing the cheese and cold cuts, mainly from the chef’s home region of Brescia.

Another thing we love about Doppietta: with its buzzy outdoor terrace, affordable Aperol spritzes. and playlist that mixes rock n’ roll with ‘50s and ‘60s soul, it’s always a super fun night out—which isn’t surprising, given that it’s run by the same team behind Benzina next door.

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Sant Antoni

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Bandini’s has 2023 written all over its exposed brick walls. Not literally, but things don’t get much more “right now” than this newish bar and restaurant. The funky natural wine selection is a draw in itself, until you sample the Scandi-inspired Mediterranean menu, made entirely from produce that’s in season and sourced from the local area.

There’s a friendly, old-school neighborhood vibe, and it’s the kind of place you’d pop into for a quick glass of wine before dinner and, before you know it, you’ve finished a whole bottle, shared your life story, and eaten half the menu. On a recent visit, we especially enjoyed the four textures of seasonal root vegetables with mint and the cinnamon-laced apple crumble that our friend described as tasting like a “warm hug from your mom on Christmas morning.”

LUNCH

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Badalona

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The mostly industrial seaside suburb of Badalona doesn’t get as much foot traffic from visitors as other parts of the city, but that’s just because more people haven’t heard of L’Estupendu. Literally translated as “the stupendous,” lunch here is just that.

Think of this place as “beach casual,” with a spacious patio that overlooks the waterfront, and more seafood than you could ever eat in one sitting. Expect bowls overflowing with grilled mussels and clams à la marinière, along with huge portions of different paellas, like black rice with razor clams and crab. This is also a great place to sample fideuà: a uniquely Valencian and Catalan take on seafood paella, in which the rice is replaced by short, toasty noodles.

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El Poblenou

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Nothing says “Barcelona” more than seafood paella on the beach, and nowhere does it better than Can Fisher. With a buzzing patio overlooking busy Bogatell Beach, this spot could easily be mistaken for a tourist trap, but, in reality, it’s the total opposite.

Everyone comes here for the daily selection of grilled fresh fish and raw seafood, like oysters and red shrimp tartare, not to mention one of Barcelona’s finest selections of paella. The service is impeccable, and they’ll bring you wet wipes to clean your hands after you’ve finished your feast of anywhere from seven to 70 fishes.

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Sitges

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La Zorra makes some of the best paella around—not just in Catalonia, but in all of Spain. The versions at La Zorra don’t stick to traditions, so you can dig into a giant pan of seabass and Iberian ham paella or even one packed with crab meat, bottarga, and served with a whole spider crab on top. Unlike the many tourist traps at the nearby beachfront, La Zorra in Sitges isn’t the kind of place you stumble upon by accident. You’ll most likely need a reservation weeks in advance, especially during summer weekends when the day-trippers come to town.

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Sure, Barceloneta might be a well-known beach, but once you step away from the main drag along the boardwalk, it’s also one of the city’s most historic downtown neighborhoods. This makes it a suitable home for Casa Maians, a new restaurant that makes authentic Catalan food for a mainly Barcelonian crowd.

Locals come for the freshly caught seafood, hearty rice dishes overflowing with pork shoulder, seasonal mushrooms, and Padrón peppers, or black squid-ink rice with cuttlefish and artichokes—and that feeling of going over to a friend’s place for a quick bite and chat. The restaurant is only open during lunch (plus Friday and Saturday dinner), there are ten tables, and the entire show is run by the two owners who seem to know most of their guests personally.

FINE DINING

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Eixample

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Barcelona is home to a lot of very high-end restaurants, but the atmosphere at these places is far more casual than you would expect. Despite being one of the best restaurants in the world, you’d struggle to find a fine-dining spot more laid back and actually pleasant than Disfrutar. The three owners were each previously head chefs at elBulli (the place where they started putting foam on plates), and they’ve brought all that expertise here, without any snobbishness.

The dining room is bright and breezy, with an open kitchen and very friendly staff, and the food is exactly as spectacular as you would imagine. What you see on your plate here is rarely what you taste in your mouth, whether that’s a panchino (or bao bun) filled with beluga caviar or a “gazpacho sandwich” that’s actually just sliced bread that’s filled with tomato-flavored meringue and a refreshing gazpacho sorbet.

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Eixample

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It’s easy to see why Yubi has quickly become one of the hottest spots in town—everything from the Eixample location, to the gorgeous space filled with teal tiles and plush velvet sofas, to the excellent food, is done extremely well.

The restaurant has two different places to eat: the Japanese ryokan-inspired dining room and a more informal tapas and cocktail bar. Both sides are great, but if you’re serious about your food (and we’re assuming you are if you’re reading this guide), the dining room is the place to be. Once you’ve had your fill of Japanese-French-Catalan bites like spring rolls filled with Catalan butifarra sausage, stop by the bar for a cocktail. We like the Osaka made with Japanese Roku gin, lychee, sugar, and egg white.

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Gothic Quarter

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There are a lot of tasting menus in Barcelona, but one of our top picks is Caelis. You’ll get to feast on rich dishes like cured egg yolk tart with caviar or lobster and foie gras macaroni, all while being in one of the city’s most stylish hotels. Although the crowd and atmosphere can feel pretty formal, once all those businessmen reach the end of their wine pairing, the mood definitely starts to relax a bit. And since this is Barcelona, where fine dining is generally more laid-back and affordable than say, London or Paris, you can really go all out here on a 15-course meal plus a wine pairing for €165. Or, come at lunch when you can get the same exciting dishes on a three-course prix-fixe menu for €48.

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Sant Antoni

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This new Mexican spot has received non-stop buzz since they opened in 2022. It’s one of the few (if only) fine dining Mexican spots in Barcelona using staple spices and techniques from Mexico, but with top-notch Spanish ingredients. You won’t have to make many choices: there are two tasting menus, and the only difference between them is the what kind of main (one has dishes like Iberian pork or avocado with mol, the other includes steak or lobster).

The great news is that every menu comes with scene-stealers like the seafood tostada, the tequila “cloud,” and the decadent triple pork bun. And while Come may take its food rather seriously, the dining room with its bright colors and clothless tables is all fun.

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El Poble-Sec

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Alapar might not look like the kind of place you’d book weeks ahead of time. The small dining room has minimalistic light-wood tables, beige leather chairs, and some hanging plants to add a splash of green. So why is it that Barcelonians are falling over themselves to snag a seat at the chef’s counter?

That’s because this Japanese-inspired Mediterranean tavern lets its food do all the talking. Some standouts include the eel and teriyaki nigiri, the montadito, an open sandwich loaded with squid and Iberian pancetta, and punchy mains like the red mullet Catalan fish stew with foie gras. Alapar is the kind of unpretentious, under-the-radar fine-dining joint every city wishes it has, and is the ideal spot for that romantic moment away from the city.

WINE BARS/VERMUTERIAS

Wine Bar

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Salvatge—Catalan for savage or wild—is a term used to describe the most unconventional of natural, biodynamic wines, and there are certainly some vintages on tap here with enough funk to put hairs on your chest. Others are more delicate, like the Catalan Airen pet-nat that makes for an excellent and minerally aperitif or the Mallorcan Clarete that’s smooth with a touch of yeast finish. Really, anything on the list at this busy natural wine bar in Gràcia is going to be great—so order a bottle, find a seat at the communal tables among the Gràcia locals and tourists, and enjoy Tears for Fears playing on the sound system. The food menu is more of an afterthought, but the Catalan cheese and charcuterie platters make for a solid snack.

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Eixample

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La hora del vermut is to Barcelonians what brunch is to New Yorkers: an essential part of the weekend. What was once a staple of the older generation is now very much back in fashion, and vermouth is served as a pre-lunch aperitivo on weekend mornings—Sundays in particular—across Spain.

To experience it yourself, head to Morro Fi, a tiny, perennially-packed bar with space for about 15 people on the inside and as many on the outdoor terrace. You can get cañas (glasses of beer), housemade vermut, and all the snacks that accompany it. Don’t miss the house classic: potato chips topped with pickled mussels, boquerones, olives, and spicy piparra chili peppers.

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El Poble-Sec

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Denassus feels a bit like somewhere two sommeliers opened to hang out with friends on their days off. The Poble-Sec wine bar is the kind of place where you might stop for a quick drink on their patio and, before you know it, it’s 1am and you don’t know where the hours have gone or how many glasses you’ve had. And best of all, you won’t care.

Come for the wide range of natural wines sourced from small organic producers, but stay for the equally impressive shared plates, like Peking duck croquettas and grilled leeks with citrus vinaigrette, along with a string of excellent daily specials.

The Essential Guide, by Neighborhood – Devour Tours

April 11, 2023

Wondering where to eat in Barcelona? In a city with options ranging from rustic, traditional Catalan fare to sleek fusion spots, there’s no short answer. Barcelona is a food lover’s city. And even with up to six meals a day, as we often eat here in Spain, that’s still not enough time to truly grasp all that’s on offer.

From age-old, family-run tascas to Michelin-starred creative hotspots, the list of where to eat in Barcelona is endless. Whether you’re visiting for a few days or calling Barcelona home long term, be sure to choose wisely!

Carrer del Parlament

It’s hard to go wrong deciding where to eat in Barcelona if you’re on Carrer del Parlament, a wide strip cutting through the Sant Antoni neighborhood. Whether you’re after breakfast, lunch, dinner, vermouth, or anything in between, there’s always something of top-notch quality on hand here.

Els Sortidors del Parlament (Carrer Parlament, 53) is a local favorite with great wine, delicious tapas and a perfect, buzzing atmosphere around the clock.
Down the street, the tucked-away terrace of Bar Calders is also amazing—if you can snag a table! This is the place to go for a bit of picoteo, or a light snack before lunch or dinner. Try the house-made vermouth with their special patatas bravas—yum!
Don’t miss out on the latest local trendsetter, Federal Café, for great coffee and even better brunch.
La Donuteria is the perfect stop for first-class donuts—because yes, donuts are back.

Els Sortidors del Parlament is one of our favorite spots in Sant Antoni for good drinks and good food.

La Boqueria

In Barcelona, markets aren’t just for buying fresh local products. They’re also a gathering place for locals grabbing a bite to eat.

The famous Boqueria market is high on many people’s lists of where to eat in Barcelona. Though it’s become quite the tourist attraction, it also has a few tiny, timeless restaurants inside where you’ll find locals eating incredible food.

El Quim de la Boqueria has been serving up a multitude of mouthwatering dishes along their 16 meters of bar space since 1987.
Another classic is Pinotxo Bar, the perfect place for what we call esmorzar de forquilla. This is a big Catalan-style breakfast that involves a lot more than your typical toast. Have a look at the video below to meet the wonderful owner, Juanito!

Gracia

If you’re looking to escape the crowds while getting a real taste of Catalan cuisine, look no further than the Gracia neighborhood. North of Eixample, this bohemian neighborhood is home to a multitude of family-run restaurants, bars, and bodegas that know good cooking.

La Pubilla is a neighborhood classic, serving what many consider to be the best lunch in Barcelona.
Cal Pep, a family-run favorite, is one of our favorite spots to stop for vermouth and Catalan classics—like we do on our Gracia Neighborhood Food Tour!
Looking for something more on the upscale side? Look no further than Roig Robí for fine dining with plenty of Catalan flair.

SEE ALSO: Where to Eat in Barcelona’s Gracia Neighborhood

Inma, David and Rosa have continued their family’s legacy at Can Tosca.

Carrer d’Enric Granados

With its stunning architecture and beautiful, tree-lined boulevards, Barcelona’s Eixample District is elegant, classic and a must for hungry foodies. Head to the charming pedestrian street Enric Granados for a concentrated dose of Barcelona’s classier side.

We love Brunch and Cake, a New York-style cafe that gets Barcelona on the map for good brunch!
Another fantastic international option is Robata, a Japanese grill and sushi bar that’s perfect for a classy night out.

Barceloneta

Seafood fans, this one’s for you.

There are fantastic seafood restaurants all over Barcelona, but head to the old fishermen’s neighborhood of Barceloneta to get the true flavor of the city. Here, you’ll find hole-in-the-wall fried fish joints and no-frills tapas bars filled with local regulars, and it’s the perfect area to immerse yourself in Barcelona’s maritime past.

Can Ramonet is an unassuming, family-run spot that’s been serving Barcelona’s best paella for over 60 years. It’s always a fan favorite on our Tastes & Traditions of Barcelona Tour.
So popular among the local crowd that it doesn’t even need a sign, La Cova Fumada is the definition of an authentic seaside tapas bar.
Bar Electricitat is a happening local joint right on the main square of the Barceloneta neighborhood. Try their signature potato, crab and egg tapa!

READ MORE: Where to Eat in Barceloneta

It can be tough to find authentic paella in Barcelona, so make it easy on yourself and head to Can Ramonet.

Poble Sec

Wander to Poble Sec, a quaint neighborhood at the foot of Montjuic, for one of Barcelona’s biggest up-and-coming foodie scenes.

Carrer de Blai is where many nights out start, lined with endless tapas and pintxos bars. Head further up and you’ll find other gems like the Adria brothers’ restaurants.

Catalan-Asian fusion spot Casa Xica is owned by a local couple who were inspired to start their own restaurant after traveling the world.
Come to Celler Cal Marino for the incredible croquettes; stay for the unmatched hospitality from the friendly staff.
Taverna Can Margarit (Carrer de la Concòrdia, 21) serves a mix of Catalan and Andalusian favorites, and even offers free wine while you wait—what’s not to love?

Want to connect with locals and try essential Catalan dishes in a traditional neighborhood? Join our Taste Barcelona Like a Local: Gracia Neighborhood Food Tour! For the true Catalan experience of hole-in-the-wall gems serving up home-cooked classics and regulars-only bodegas, you can’t do any better than Gracia—and on this food tour, we’ll show you where to find the best of the best.

This blog post was updated on October 5, 2020.

12 best restaurants in Barcelona

1 LA CUA CURTA
2 LA CARASSA
3 EL PLA DE LA GARSA
4 ARCANO
5 ELS 600HATS4
7 IL MERCANTE DI VENEZIA
8 VOLTA AL MÓN
9 OUT OF CHINA
10 CRAMA DRACULA
11 BANDOLER TRADITIONAL TAVERN
12 DANS LE NOIR

It’s no secret that Catalan cuisine is one of the best in Europe. While in Barcelona, you can not only enjoy delicious food, but also enjoy a unique and truly amazing environment. And so that you can experience the most vivid culinary experience during your next vacation, we bring to your attention a selection of the 12 best restaurants in Barcelona.

From our apartments for rent near the beach, you can easily reach any of them by public transport. Don’t miss this opportunity!

LA CUA CURTA

For more than three decades, this pretty family run restaurant in El Born is located in a secluded lane of La Carassa, next to the Montcada street. This is a former old olive oil shop, restored and decorated with beautiful 19th century mosaics , where you can taste some of the best fondue in Barcelona, as well as delicious homemade pâtés. This is interesting: the peculiar name of the institution is associated with a shepherd dog, which was adored by its owners and which had a very short tail.

LA CARASSA

Founded in 1979, this bohemian restaurant, located at 1 Bresoli Street, shares many similarities with La Cua Curta. In addition to serving as a signature dish, various fondues are also found in Born. It is named after its location. Its logo is a woman’s face, which can still be seen in this place (in the past, this indicated the presence of a brothel here). The cozy atmosphere of this restaurant is ideal for a romantic candlelit dinner.

EL PLA DE LA GARSA

Housed in the former stables of the historic inn Bona Sort, in a 17th century building, El Pla de la Garsa is another gastronomic treasure in the Born area. Since 1976, it has been serving delicious cheese platters, sausages and patés, as well as dishes that are considered traditional dishes of Catalan cuisine, such as black sausage timbale with chanterelles or Cor de Bou tomato salad with porcini mushrooms and pickled zucchini. Vegetarian recipes are also prepared here.

ARCANO

Next to Via Laietana and a few steps from the Santa Caterina Market, in an old 17th century stable, this cozy restaurant combines Argentinian and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetables, meat and fried fish are the dominant ingredients of the restaurant’s dishes, to which you should also add delicious homemade desserts. Located at 10 Mercaders Street, the restaurant is open from Monday to Sunday from 13:00 to 00:00.

ELS 4 GATS

The history of this iconic restaurant begins in Paris at the end of the 19th century, when Pero Romeo, a waiter at the cabaret Le Chat Noir, decides to create something similar in Barcelona. He will do this with the financial support of two leading figures of Catalan modernism: Ramon Casas and Santiago Rusinola (hence the impeccable decoration of the restaurant). Opened in 1897 on Calle Moncio, this charismatic establishment has seen great artists such as Antoni Gaudí, Isidre Nonell, Ricard Opisso and a very young Pablo Picasso at its tables. Do you want to follow their example?

CACHACA

If you are looking for a charming restaurant in the Gothic Quarter, this romantic establishment is your best bet. Specializing in Tuscan dishes, it offers the best spaghetti cacio and pepe (with pepper and cheese) in Barcelona. It also operates as a cocktail bar and usually features live music. Cachaca opens its doors at Caye de Atulf 5 from 07:00 to 00:00.

IL MERCANTE DI VENEZIA

Who doesn’t want to get lost in Venice and admire its charming canals or St. Mark’s Square at night? While Barcelona is architecturally different from Venice, you can taste the best of Italian cuisine in a setting that recreates an 18th-century Venetian palace. Offering a magnificent setting with chandeliers, velvet curtains and alchemical symbols painted on the walls, Il Mercante di Venezia is one of those Italian restaurants you’ll want to come back to. Look out for their rice and pasta dishes, including gluten-free options. And don’t forget that it has an ideal location close to Las Ramblas, at 11 Anselm Clave Street. It is definitely a great choice for a romantic lunch or dinner.

VOLTA AL MÓN

Opened in 2013 in Eixample, this restaurant offers an exciting gastronomic journey across five continents. It features silent films in a cozy atmosphere decorated with multicultural items and a menu of Spanish, Italian, American, New Zealand, Arabic, Brazilian and Venezuelan cuisines. You will find this restaurant at 51 Muntaer Street.

OUT OF CHINA

Do you love Chinese and Japanese cuisine, but are tired of the design of traditional Asian restaurants? If yes, then you will love Out of China. Created in 2002 and located at 112 Aribau Street, it has an elegant, minimalist décor that will take you back to 1940s Shanghai. Offers include gourmet dishes that go far beyond just rice, such as truffle flavored noodles or delicious vegetarian ice cream. It also has a gluten free menu.

CRAMA DRACULA

Would you like to visit Transylvania without leaving Barcelona? Reserve a table at this unique Eastern European restaurant inspired by a typical 15th century Romanian tavern. Its menu contains the most traditional recipes of this Slavic country, such as fragrant vegetable soups, hominy (a kind of polenta), grilled fish and meat, and Transylvanian pastries. There is also a large selection of Romanian beers and wines, as well as the Romanian plum brandy cuica. The restaurant is located on Caye de Provenza, 18 (near the Sants station). It is open from 13:00 to 17:00 and from 19:00 to 23:00 from Tuesday to Saturday, and on Sundays from 13:00 to 18:00 (closed on Mondays).

BANDOLER TRADITIONAL TAVERN

How would you like to have lunch or dinner in an old house from 1777 with a typical atmosphere of that time? This is one of the reasons why you should visit this restaurant in the heart of the Horta area. You can choose from Iberian sausages, cheeses, pâtés, tortillas and homemade tapas. Among its main dishes, the potato recipe from Murcia stands out. You will find this nice tavern in Plaza Santes Creus, next to the Horta metro exit (L-5) and bus stop 19and 45.

DANS LE NOIR

We close this short review with a restaurant that offers a unique sensory experience: eating in a completely dark room. Everyone’s senses are heightened, since all the waiters here are blind. Dans le Noir is located on Paseo de Picasso, 10.

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20 great restaurants in Barcelona – FUNBCN

Barcelona has such a wide range of establishments that it’s hard to choose. That’s why FunBcn decided to share its list of the most loved and trusted places that both locals and tourists adore. Since these are high-profile restaurants, it is very important to book a table in advance, especially on weekends. A useful life hack — some establishments offer an affordable lunch menu.

Elsa y Fred
Feature: Romance and taste
If you want to try non-standard author’s dishes in a cozy atmosphere, then you need to visit Elsa and Fred. This place is great for dates or intimate conversations in the company of loved ones. Well, the menu of unique dishes and unsurpassed desserts will leave an indelible mark on the soul of any gourmet.

Metro:

Arc de Triomph (M: L1)
Address:

Carrer del Rec Comtal, 11, 08003

Website elsayfred.es

Tickets
Feature: Molecular Tapas
In 2017, this restaurant ranked 25th in the ranking of the world’s 50 best restaurants. And absolutely deserved, because every dish created in this restaurant is a masterpiece of culinary art, which costs accordingly.
By the way, world-famous chef Ferran Adria owns six restaurants in Barcelona, and if you can’t break into Tickets (in season it can be booked a couple of months in advance), then visit the beautiful Bodega 1900, which is one minute walk and also belongs to Adria.

Metro:

Espanya (M: L1,L3; FGC)
Address:

Av. del Paraŀlel, 164
Website

https://elbarri.com/en/restaurant/tickets/
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Cova Fumada
Feature: Bombs
One of the oldest restaurants in the Barceloneta seaside area. And yes, this is the place that gave the world and our taste buds the famous Barcelona dish “Bomba”. Bomba are deep-fried potato balls with meat and served with alioli and spicy sauce. In addition, we advise you to try fried squid and sardines.

Metro:

Barceloneta (M: L4)
Address:

Carrer del Baluart, 56
Website

FB Cova 0004

Cerveceria Catalana
Chip : Top Tapas
If you want to try all the variety of Spanish tapas, then you definitely need to visit Cerveceria Catalana, an establishment that tops all lists in the city as the best tapas restaurant in Barcelona. You can argue with this as much as you like, but for starters, just visit this place at least once, order one of the ready-made sets that include several different tapas at once, and then we’ll talk. There is also a similar and proven tasty tapas restaurant Ciudad Condal nearby.

Metro:

Diagonal (M: L5)
Address:

Carrer de Mallorca, 236
Website https://

ceriacatalana.com/

Quimet & Quimet
Feature: Legendary tapas
Open since 1914, Quimet & Quimet has become so famous that every second TV program filming in Barcelona is sure to come here. Even “Eagle and Tails” was no exception. For four generations, the Kimet family has preserved the true spirit of Catalan cuisine. In addition to the traditional interior decoration, you will find here the best of traditional tapas, vermouths and wines. .

Subway:

Poble Sec (M: L3)
Address:

Carrer del Poeta Cabanyes, 25
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L a Puntu al
Feature: Tasty and cozy At La Puntual you will find an excellent combination of price and quality. Moreover, this is the rare case when the quality of dishes is much higher than the prices for them.

Metro:

Jaume I (M: L4)

Address:

Carrer de Montcada, 22

Website

Cañete
Feature: The best cuisine in the Raval
Excellent food, cozy atmosphere and friendly service – what else do you need for a wonderful evening in Barcelona? The dishes here are given not only an exceptional taste, but also a non-standard look. You can find inexpensive items on the menu, but this is not the place where people come to save money. The more expensive meals at Canete are especially appetizing and satisfying.

Subway:

Drassanes (M: L3)

Address:

Carrer de la Unió, 17

Website 90.barcane: //www.comete28 /

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O Retorno
Feature: Better than La Paradeta

then refurbished, this restaurant offers such seafood, so cooked and in such portions that you want to say only “yes” and “more”!
I have never seen such portions or tasted such delicious shrimp and squid with potatoes in any place in Barcelona.
And when you see in the evenings a long queue of local residents, you understand that you are in the right place.

Metro:

Hospital Clinic (M:L4; FGC)

Address:

Carrer Comte d’Urgell, 168

9002 Website http://9 www.oretorno.es/o -retorno

Koy Shunk a
Fresh Asian Goodies named the best Japanese chef in Spain, and this is perhaps one of his most modest achievements . Hideki owns four restaurants in Barcelona and one in Andorra. It is Koy Shunka that is considered its most successful institution, and it was recently awarded a Michelin star. A small team of chefs led by an eminent chef cooks right in front of you and will captivate you not only with their skillful cooking techniques, but also with subtle flavor combinations. By the way, George Clooney, Mark Zuckerberg and Shakira have already enjoyed them. Well, local football stars Piqué and Messi drop in so often that some visitors have already begun to come for the chance to meet them.

Subway:

Jaume I (M: L4)

Address:

Carrer d’en Copons, 7

Website http://www

.koyshunka.com

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Cas a Lolea
104 Just five years ago, four friends from Aragon somehow got together at home and started mix different types of expensive wines to come up with your own, not cheap and touristic, but actually delicious sangria. A few pairings seemed particularly successful, and they borrowed money and poured the first thousand bottles of Lolea sangria. And everyone liked it! A year later, the Aragonese team makes even such mastodons as Freixenet and Pernod Ricard nervous, having sold a million bottles in Europe. Now there are five types of Lolea sangria, which are sold in fifty countries around the world. In addition to excellent sangria, friends began to create excellent restaurants. In the first Barcelona restaurant, Casa Lolea, you can not only enjoy the author’s menu of appetizers and hot dishes, but also the unique author’s sangria.

Subway:

Urquinaona (M: L1)

Address:

Carrer de Sant Pere Més Alt, 49

9000 Website

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Xiringuito Escribà
Feature: Delicious paella
Eating paella on the beach with a glass of sangria – isn’t that the dream of every visitor to Barcelona? Xiringuito Escribà, located by the sea, will make this dream come true. After all, as the locals say, there are two factors because of which they also come here – the location and paella. If you are confused by the variety of the menu, then we advise you to try the traditional Valencian paella and fideua – paella, which is based not on rice, but on small noodles. You will also be pleasantly surprised by the desserts, because they are not frozen and factory-made, as in many restaurants in Barcelona (yes, unfortunately), but handmade and straight from the legendary Escribà confectionery, which has been open on La Rambla for over 110 years.

Metro:

Bogatell (M: L4)

Address:

Av. del Litoral, 62

Website

https://www.xiringuitoescriba.com/

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04 Feature: Eat at the table of Salvador Dali
The advertised and replicated 4 Gats is not at all happy with its menu, but if you want to touch the great and great, then you need to go through the doors of the 7 Portes restaurant at least once (translated from Catalan as “Seven Doors”). This restaurant is open from 1936 years old, and during this time it was visited by Che Guevara, Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Ava Gardner, Marcello Mastroianni, Yoko Ono and others.

Metro:

Barceloneta (M: L4)

Address:

Passeig d’Isabel II, 14

9

Website

https://7portes.com/agenda/

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Cangrejo Loco
Feature: Seafood straight from the sea
Right in the Olympic port overlooking the golden beach and the blue sea is the Crazy Crab fish restaurant, opened in 1992. This establishment has as many as five terraces with such views that the Maldives never dreamed of. Cangrejo Loco Restaurant offers seafood, fair prices and scenic views. If you’re looking to save money, come check out our great lunch deals.

Metro:

Ciutadella I Villa Olimpica (M: L4)

Address:

Port Olímpic, 30, Moll de Gregal, 29

Website

http://www.elcangrejoloco.com/es

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Pakta
Feature: Michelin Union
Another Michelin-starred restaurant in Barcelona by the Adria brothers that is hard to miss on our list because it’s really cool. In Quechua, “pakta” means union, and Peruvian and Japanese cuisine are allies in the war for your love and acceptance at this restaurant. To be honest, against the backdrop of the highly advertised Tickets, this restaurant seems completely undeservedly underestimated. And what about sushi and sashimi! Mmm. In general, if you are in Barcelona and do not want tapas, then you are here.

Subway:

Espanya (M: L1,L3; FGC)

Address:

Carrer de Lleida, 5

9

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https://elbarri.com/restaurant/pakta /

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Boca Grande
Feature: Tasty and chic 900 we36
ov in the area Gracia in Barcelona.

Although another seafood expert, Botafumeiro, is located in the neighborhood, FunBcn still chooses Boca Grande when you want to boo without being hungry.

We especially love the seafood pasta, which could very well be the best pasta you’ve ever had.

After a delicious dinner, you can continue with cocktails right there in Boca Chica.

Metro:

Diagonal (M: L3)

Address:

Passatge de la Concepció, 12

www

.bocagrande.cat/en/

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Montiel
Feature: Gastronomic adventure
Menu, atmosphere and service – everything is on top in this restaurant. Most often, this restaurant can be asked the question: “Why doesn’t it have a Michelin star?”. We don’t know why, but we know exactly why. So that, after reading this article, you can get into this gastronomic paradise without hustle and queue and never again say that “I ate there in your Barcelona and it was not very good.”

Metro:

Jaume I (M: L4)

Address:

Carrer dels Flassaders, 19

Website

http://www. restaurantiel9010 0004

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Xemei
Feature: Simply the best Venetian restaurant
It is very important to consider that Xemei is a Venetian restaurant, not an Italian one. Brothers Stefano and Max (“xemei” in Italian means “twins”) have gone much further than just serving pasta bolognese or Four Cheese pizza. Fish here is cooked exactly like in Venice, olives are also marinated like in Venice, and pasta is also like there. Moreover, the brothers emphasize that they cook the way they would cook in Venice or if their mother came to visit. We don’t know how often the brothers’ mother checks the perfection of their cuisine, but the fact that the Barcelona people consider Xemei (sorry, brothers) the best Italian restaurant in the city and the fact that Barça players often dine here is not even a rumor, but proven British scientists fact. In general, why are we worse, friends? Buon appetito!

Subway:

Poble Sec (M: L3)

Address:

Passeig de l’Exposició, 85

Website http://

. emei29 /

Martinez
Feature: Dinner with a view of Barcelona
You already know where delicious paella is in Barcelona, but Martinez is not only the most delicious rice queen and tapas, but also the freshest oysters, fine wines and 300- meter terrace on Mount Montjuic. During the day it is great, but in the evening it is simply unique.

Metro:

Paral Lel (M: L3)

Address:

Ctra. de Miramar, 38

Website

http://martinezbarcelona.com/

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Clinic La Taver

Chip: Wine
C Since 2006, this trendy tavern surprises its visitors with a delicate and refined menu.
In 2015, the restaurant’s chef Tony Simões was named the best young chef in Catalonia, and his brother Manuel was named the best sommelier in the region. In general, again two brothers who know what they are doing and do it well. By the way, just like the Oscar for Leonardo DiCaprio, many visitors ask for a Michelin star for this restaurant. Therefore, in order to be in time, the advice is the same as with the Montiel restaurant – we reserve a table and enjoy.

Metro:

Hospital Clinic (M:L5)

Address:

Carrer del Rosselló, 155

Website http://lataver

nadelclinic.com/es/

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Asador de Aranda
Chip: Meat
dishes. Asador de Aranda is more than 20 restaurants in Spain, and very soon the first restaurant in Dubai.
There are three restaurants of this chain in Barcelona, but we advise you to go to the one located at the foot of the Tibidabo mountain. They say that here all the dishes are especially tasty due to the fact that the entire Catalan bourgeoisie living in the villas next door comes to dine here.