Where to eat in Barcelona?
The best restaurants in Barcelona!
Where to eat in Barcelona? - Follow the guide, avoid mistakes!
Where to eat in Barcelona is a crucial issue. A question we ask ourselves every day. In this restaurant guide of Barcelona we include the work of our gastronomic discoveries, for weeks, filtered to speak only of restaurants that have true creativity, impeccable quality of the products, decoration, pleasant service and, finally, a checked value for money. The restaurants we list in this guide are only our favorites, not a list of all the restaurants in Barcelona.
Another great option to avoid mistakes when eating in Barcelona is booking a food tour. On our page Barcelona Food Tour or Cooking classes in Barcelona you can find everything you need to choose the best food tour or cooking class in Barcelona.
In this guide "Where to eat in Barcelona?" we inform you of our favorite restaurants and we do not make an exhaustive list of all the restaurants in town
Some vocabulary
Breweries (cervecerías), as the name implies, serve beer, but we can usually find craft or special beers, as well as all kinds of drinks, soft drinks, coffees, wines, etc., as well as bars. For a full meal, we will go to a restaurant and for a seafood meal to a marisquería. The inn or hostel offers family cuisine. The bodega is a wine bar, a chiringuito is a bar restaurant by the sea. The grangas are a kind of small cafes, where the Catalans come to enjoy breakfast, or tea or afternoon snack. Finally, the Paradores, considered as luxury hotels, are surprisingly affordable with respect to its restoration.
In Barcelona, lunch is usually served from 2 pm to 4 pm and dinner from 9 pm to midnight. Restaurants in Barcelona often close on Sunday evenings and Mondays.
Trendy: The new restaurants of Barcelona
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RestaurantBudda Ramen
A fusion of Japanese flavors and Mediterranean soul
Two blocks from Casa Batlló, Budda Ramen is the new gourmet nugget from talented chefs Enric Buendía and Aritz Ribalta (known for their Michelin-starred Kamikaze restaurant).
Eixample left - Carrer d'Enric Granados, 26 -
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Café Pablo
A Parisian bistro in the heart of the Picasso Museum
At Café Pablo, discover an exquisite marriage of Parisian and Catalan culture, in the majestic setting of the Picasso Museum. The restaurant, designed by Michelin-starred chef Romain Fornell, celebrates the artistic relationship between Paris and Barcelona...
El Born - C/ de Montcada, 15-23, -
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Casa Igor
A Taverna de tapes just the way we like them!
Another little neighbourhood bar just the way we like them. Casa Igor is a 7-minute walk from Gaudí's Casa Vicens. Casa Igor defines itself as a Taverna de tapes. You can share tapas with friends standing at the outside bar or indoors in a small room.
Gracia - Carrer del Topazi, 18 -
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Señora Dolores
Fried or raw tapas and natural wines
In the fashionable Sant Antoni district, Señora Dolores is a friendly establishment distinguished by its retro-chic ambience and commitment to quality products, served with a bold twist. Here, everything goes through the fryer or is served raw, offering a gastronomic experience that's both authentic and innovative.
Paralelo / Pueblo Seco - C/ del Marquès de Campo Sagrado, 27
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Brabo
Grills from another world!
Just a stone's throw from Casa Milà, Brabo is a celebration of wood-fired cooking, where creativity, technique and terroir merge under the guidance of chefs Rafa Panatieri and Jorge Sastre. The menu is an ode to simplicity and pure flavour, with dishes that celebrate traditional wood-fired cooking methods.
Gracia - Carrer de Sèneca 28 -
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Teòric Taverna Gastronòmica
A culinary journey between land and sea
Just a ten-minute walk from the Sagrada Família, Teòric Taverna Gastronòmica stands out for its deep commitment to the slow food philosophy. Far from being defined by its simple, uncluttered interior, this restaurant is a veritable ode to local produce, showcasing colourful dishes full of flavour, where each creation is like a work of art.
Eixample right - C/ de Bailèn, 117 -
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Gelida
Catalan cuisine at low prices since 1946
Just a 15-minute walk from Plaça de Catalunya, restaurant Gelida is famous for its authentic Catalan cuisine and affordable prices..
Eixample left - C/ de la Diputació, 133
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44 comments
Casa Martial Barcelona - visitor (9 Dec 2022 - 09:04)
Casa Martial in Barcelona is an amazing restaurant offering delicious traditional Spanish dishes. The menu has a wide array of tapas and main dishes that are cooked to perfection. The staff is very friendly and attentive and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. Prices are more than reasonable and the portions are generous.
The quality of the food and the experience overall make it a must-visit restaurant for any gourmet travelling to Barcelona.
Peruvian food - Anders (26 Aug 2022 - 09:20)
for ceviche lovers the best one is in "barrio santo restaurante peruano" (@barriosantobcn) http://barriosantobcn.com/ there is nothing better than that one
bets burger in BCN - marthe (26 Apr 2018 - 09:32)
hi there, just had a massive burger, excellent taste, @bacoa. There's one in plaza cataluna. This is the place: https://www.bacoaburger.com/en best burger in BCN?
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eat in barcelona - m (13 Oct 2016 - 12:28)
Do you want to eat well & healthy on your holidays in Barcelona?
The best option on your way to Parc Güell... Els "Pollos" (c/Secretari Coloma 123)
The tastiest roasted chicken and lots of different meals to take away!! Come and try!!
#sócmoltdelspollos #parcgüell #barcelona
food was waffleso - #badgrandpa (18 May 2016 - 08:02)
tasted better coming out of the other end
Roca Bar. Paseo de Gracia - Mykel (20 Nov 2015 - 09:50)
In my visits to Barcelona, I always must go to Roca Bar. Amazing food, service and lovely staff. I love the Mediterranean food and more in that restaurant. The best quality and the best presentations. Also the location of the restaurant, Paseo de Gracia, is amazing
Eating at Santa Eulalia Champagne Bar - Anthony (17 Nov 2015 - 09:22)
The best Iberian ham I have tasted in my life! In Champagne Bar located in Paseo de Gracia, I 100% recommend it and sure I come back.
Barcelona - Wiremu (5 Mar 2014 - 09:45)
I just returned from Barcelona last week. It is an amazing city with many places to eat. You should definitely go to Cafe Catalunya in the city centre. Their set menu changes each day and the food is great and affordable. You should also visit Tarragona, it is only an hour train ride away!
ETAPES - Kimberly Taylor (27 Feb 2014 - 11:45)
If you like to savor high quality Mediterranean dishes I strongly recommend ETAPES. With a privet salon and tables on the terrace, it’s perfect for both business dinners or families, couples and friend reunions
Really cheap!!! - Elena (3 Oct 2013 - 09:00)
Hello,
Mi name is Elena, I'm Spanish and I've been cooking for years now!
If you want to taste the real Spanish food, the real Paella, the "black rice"/Fideuá, the tapas without paying a fortune for something that is not worth it, please contact me.
For only 12 €/pax I prepare a nice Spanish meal at home every weekend (all inclusive: starters, main course, bread, wine or sangría, desert and coffee!). I live in the Eixample district, close to Paseo de Gracia
I also speak French.
Do not hesitate to contact me!!
elenasitges@hotmail.es
Best,
Elena
Amazing meat - Erik (8 Jul 2013 - 14:00)
What a good place to travel, Barcelona is an amazing city with all you need to have a perfect trip, party, restaurants, and in my opinion the best one is La Tramoia restaurant!
Great restaurant Gran Cafè! - Mike J. (8 May 2013 - 08:30)
Hi, I'm Mike from Sweden, I was last week in Barcelona for holidays.
What a great weather in Barcelona! It's amazing!
I went with my family to Gran Cafè, a really good restaurant, the food and service was so good... 3 days in this city have been too short!
le bar à tapas incontournable , Bodega Biarritz 1881 - stéphanie (30 Mar 2013 - 05:30)
sans doute le meilleur bar à tapas ,des tapas chaudes et servis à la seconde , tout est fait maison et devant vous , , le defaut c'est que c'est petit , mais justement c'est tout le charme du lieu ,
à ne pas manquer :
calle vidre numéro 8.à coté de la plaça Real .
Cera 23, best dinner I had on my holidays - Simon Dell (19 Mar 2013 - 08:45)
It is called Cera 23, you'll find it in the Raval neighbourhood, 10 min from Las Ramblas.
Two tips: try the volcano of black rice, enjoy their blackberry mojito.
Amazingly friendly staff who speaks fluent English. Couldn't really ask for more.
Take my advice... just go there
Places to absolutely AVOID - Food served = poison - Michael Constable (5 Mar 2013 - 07:45)
If you visit Barcelona and get around the famous Gaudi's church called Sagrada Familia, it is recommended for your health and safety to avoid eating or drinking at the nearby restaurants called Picasso, Trabucaire and Baviera all owned by the same owner. The food served is not fresh and comes from frozen packages, cooked and left in a fridge for days until someone orders and simply get placed in a micro wave. Tapas are made of left overs from other customers plates and all this at a very high price aimed to rip off tourists.
It is highly recommended to avoid those places.
Eating out - times - Stephy (28 Feb 2013 - 09:30)
In Barcelona lunch is served from 1:30pm until 4pm and dinner from 9pm to 11pm.
Is this true of all places? We are planning on coming for a long weekend - will we struggle to find places to eat on a Sunday/Monday?
Very worried
Calçotada!! - Joel (27 Feb 2013 - 08:30)
Why are people in Barcelona so crazy about getting together and eating calçots, which are really nothing more than scorched green onions? Discover it at www.canmanel.es
bar à tapas bodega biarritz a barcelona - stef (27 Feb 2013 - 08:30)
je suis retourné une fois de plus à ce petit bar , sympa et chaleurex , et j'ai toujours aussi bien mangé .
calle vidre numéro 8 , à coté de plaça Reial .
Restaurante Bernie’s Diner Grill & Bar - Martín Bcn (9 Feb 2013 - 08:30)
Hola!
Hay un restaurante nuevo, que no esta en vuestras listas. Muy chulo esta en el borne y es muy recomendable, es de comida casera americana, hamburguesas, costillas y muy logrados batidos. pruebenlo, a mi me sorprendió mucho fui por que me lo recomendaron tambien, esta a dos pasos del metro jaume I. su web www.berniesdiner.com
saludos!!!
love this page - frank (30 Jan 2013 - 01:00)
love to see how people like food.. great enjoy
restaurants Barcelone - raymondmilot@cgocable.ca (20 Jan 2013 - 01:15)
Exist-il des restaurants ou on peut bien manger sans gluten et sans lactos.
pour les tapas - gvictoruio (13 Nov 2012 - 09:15)
même si les tapas ne sont pas d'origines catalanes, Barcelone est une bonne ville pour les découvrir. plein de bonnes petites adresses!!
bar a tapas en barrio gotico "Bodega Biarritz 1881" - emmanuel (8 Sep 2012 - 14:15)
c'est un petit bar à taps avec des tapas de reves , vraiment si vous venez à barcelone ne manquez pas le rendez vous de ce bar , ça se trouve , metro LICEU , aller à la plaça Reial , (tout le monde connait , c'est un place touristique et très cher ) mais juste à coté une rue qui s'appelle "Vidre" , numéro 8 , vraiment passez , si pas de place , c'est normal , on boit un verre dehors en toute convivialité , puis dès qu'il y a de la place on y entre , et là on comprend que ça valais le cout d'attendre .à ne pas manquer .
Papa Serra cooking classes and clandestine dining - Erwin (5 Sep 2012 - 09:30)
Simply memorable experience. I found Papa Serra after looking for a cooking class in Barcelona - the class was amazing and we learnt to cook some amazing food with the chef.
Then he told us about a restaurant he had started and after tasting the food during the class, my wife and I said yes immediately and reserved a seat for the following night.
We were not disappointed. The atmosphere, food, wine and service was just outstanding. We tried about 10 dishes as part of a fixed menu matched with wine for a very reasonable €70.
There were at least 10 dishes - each as delicious as the last and flavours that were just so fresh and balanced. I remember the dessert expecially - a chocolate and smoked paprika tart - wow. And then an almond soup with shaved frozen grapes. And something with bee pollen and wild thyme. Still thinking about it : )
This is Spanish food but so different from what you will find on Las Ramblas! A brilliant experience and one we will be back for next time we are in Barcelona!
bodega biarritz 1881 - emmanuel (28 Aug 2012 - 09:00)
bonjour ,
un bar à tapas à couper le souffle , calle vidre /numéro 8 , Bodega 1881 , c'est du top , c'est bon , c'est chaleureux , c'est vraiment gouteux et l'ambiance géniale , juste un défaut , c'est fermé le jour , ouvert juste le soir . mais vraimnt à ne pas manquer , si ça manque de place , ne pas hésiter à boire un verre en attendant , ceux qui partent ont tort .
on se régale partout - btat (15 Jul 2012 - 11:00)
Une superbe ville pour ses restaurants: la cuisine catalane est de grande qualité! Cherchez les bonnes adresses car cela vaut vraiment la peine.
Las mejores hamburguesas! - Janina (4 Jul 2012 - 09:00)
Una de las mejores experiencias de hamburguesa que he tenido ha sido en el 7Sins Bar de cale Muntaner.
Hacen unas hamburguesas excepcionales y saburosas... El pan esta buenísimo y son muy grandes!!!
Muy Muy buenas!!
ristorante con buon rapporto qualitàprezzo - giuseppe mancini (11 Jun 2012 - 09:45)
un'ottima paella e un buon rapporto qualità-prezzo si trova nella "taverna più antica del porto (dal 1753)" CAN RAMONET", proprio sulla piazza del mercato di Barceloneta
(Maquinista 17; Tel. 933193064).
Restaurant - Mireille de la région provence - côte d'azur (28 Mar 2012 - 09:45)
Restaurant le Casanova au n° 46 de la rue du même nom : situé à proximité de l'auberge de jeunesse. Accueil très chaleureux avec le patron qui parle français, la cuisine est faite par Madame avec les produits frais du marché : un menu à 9,50 €, une carte avec par exemple assiette de poissons grillés à 12 €, prix imbattables avec qualité et quantité, sans parler de la sangria..... hummmm
restaurant Casanova 46 (46 rue casanova) - Jean Michel pascale/ région parisienne (12 Mar 2012 - 09:30)
Je conseille le restaurant au 46 rue de casanova, le patron parle très bien le français et est fort sympathique . Le menu à 9,50 euros tout compris est bon et varié (entrée+ plat +dessert+boisson+café+ pain). Tout est maison et est bien cuisiné, il n'y a pas de surprise.
Nous avons pris plaisir à y venir manger tous les soirs après notre journée de visite .
ristorante " la Paradita" - passatge simon 18 Barcellona - enzo (22 Feb 2012 - 09:00)
si possono gustare frutti di mare freschissimi ed altro pesce esposto. si sceglie quello che vuoi mangiare, lo pesano e lo cucinano sia fritto che alla piastra.
eccellente. buon rapporto qualità prezzo. da consigliare. vivinissimo alla Sagrada Familia
Restaurant Etapes - Marloes (28 Jan 2012 - 09:30)
We had à diner at restaurant Etapes, Enrico Granados 10. It was great, the food was delicieus, the people friendly, good wine, nice atmosfeer...
Good wall - Germany (12 Dec 2011 - 15:45)
Thanks for all the tips! When Iam in Barcelona, I`ll try them out!
donde cenar/comer en barcelona. Where to eat/ have dinner in Barcelona - dAvid (10 Dec 2011 - 07:45)
últimamente he estado buscando algún sitio donde poder comer comida sana a buen precio, no es que me haya hecho vegetariano pero me intereso un poco mas por lo que como y además estaba buscando un lugar con sabores exóticos.
En el barrio de Gracia, en Torrent de L'olla encontré el otro dia un sitio así:
www.lavietnamita.com
El concepto me gusta, mesas compartidas, autoservicio y precios asequibles. Todo esto claro para lo mas importante, comida saludable y sabrosa. Eso si...no hay una gran carta donde elegir, pero lo que probé me gustó mucho...así que no dudo en recomendarlo. un saludo y bon profit,
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Lately I've been searching for a place to eat healthy food at a good price, is not that I've become vegetarian but as I'm getting older I pay more attention to what I eat. I was also looking for a place with exotic flavours and at the neightbourhood of Gracia I found the other day a place like this:
www.lavietnamita.com
I like the concept, sharing the table, selfservice, good prices. And the most important thing healthy and tasteful food. I have to say that they don't have a big menu, not many things to choose but what I tried was delightful. So I recommend it with no doubt. Bon profit ¡¡
Good restaurant - Alisha (31 Aug 2011 - 09:45)
Vintage Restaurant in Barcelona has an exquisite and elaborate menu of original dishes and desserts complete with an excellent range of wines.
Nice place, good service and good prices.
mangiare a barcellona - yuri (18 Aug 2011 - 00:45)
consiglio vivamente la fonda, un ristorante su una traversa delle ramblas, il prezzo e' onestissimo e si mangia da dio.. ottima la paella, le sangria e anche il vino della casa.la fila e' lunga specialmente dopo le 21, ma scorre bene, e ne vale la pena..
nouvelle cuisine - fred (13 Jul 2011 - 23:15)
d'abord la nouvelle cuisine puis la cuisine catalane qui offre plein de petits plats de derrière les fagots.. je me souviens par exemple des calcots: super...
Go to Gresca - May be the best non Michellin Restaurant in the world! - Morten (22 Jun 2011 - 10:15)
One of the best restaurants in spain... no doubt!!! I am very kean on high level "Michellin"-food. Gresca has no star... yet. But flavour and technic is amazing, service is great and the prizes unbelievable. I've done two tasting menus and a lot of other orders and nothing is questionable - everything is spot on. Check out Raphaels amazing cooking skills for yourselfs...
http://www.starchefs.com/cook/content/chef-raphael-pe%C3%B1-gresca-barcelona-spain
The restaurant is on Provenca 230.
nouvelle cuisine - miam (3 Jun 2011 - 16:09)
impatient de découvrir cette fameuse nouvelle cuisine espagnole et surtout Catalane.. à très bientôt
WARRNING - DANIEL (26 May 2011 - 15:15)
Beware all arriving to Barcelona,
A new method to steal your money.something that happened to me and another couple last week after we finnish to eat in restaurant neer the marina in marina ave This is the method:
a young man looks like a student ask you where is the way to some famous place
,and suddenly two mens appears well dress with costume
and says that they are a secret police and showwing you a badge of policeman during saying that they looking for buyying hashis and kokain and want to check US IF WE BUY and while they smelling wallet and asking if the is not fake the money sayying that they are sorry but this job to check us after they release us ,after they go I check my
wallet and found that the big money of 50 and 100 disappear and only the 5,10,20 left
ahhh manger à Barcelone.. super - thibault (18 Apr 2011 - 15:15)
Que l'embarras du choix. Des restaurants superbes ma playlist: Ca L'isidre, Alkimia, les restos tragaluz quand même sympas.. et sur les marchés
cuisine catalane en priorité - yves (10 Apr 2011 - 15:45)
Toujours goûter la cuisine locale et les produits du coin. La cuisine catalane est très riche et délicieuse. En priorité donc!