Spaccanapoli | Born
(Eixample/Dreta)
- Country-style space with warm decor offering Italian dishes, wine & a take-out option.
italian, pizza
The Pirenaicas Fonda
(Eixample/Esquerra)
- Gràcia tavern serving Pyrenees-inspired Catalan home cooking in a casual fonda setting.
Nardi | Taberna de mar
(El Born/La Ribera)
- Born seafood tavern with a Mediterranean-leaning menu of fresh fish and shellfish.
seafood
Terrassa Martínez
(Poble Sec)
- Paella, wine & tapas with market ingredients, served on an enclosed terrace with views of the city.
mediterranean
Margarit
(Poble Sec)
- Poble Sec bistro serving market-driven Catalan cooking in a small, neighborhood setting.
mediterranean
Tiberi Bar
(Poble Sec)
- Poble Sec cocktail bar pairing creative drinks with small plates in a buzzy, contemporary setting.
cocktail
El Camarote de Tomás
(Montjuïc)
- Nautically themed restaurant on the Montjuïc slopes with a menu of Spanish classics and seafood.
seafood
Casa Costa
(Barceloneta)
- Barceloneta classic serving Catalan rice dishes, seafood, and tapas with views over the marina.
mediterranean
La Cova Fumada
(Barceloneta)
- Family-run eatery dating from 1944, offering traditional tapas in a former winery.
tapas, catalan, seafood
Entrepaneria Compá | Barceloneta
(Barceloneta)
- Specialty sandwich shop in Barceloneta turning out generously stuffed Catalan bocadillos.
sandwich, italian
La Mundana | Sants
(Les Corts)
- Spanish tapas with an international twist, like Korean ribs & Iberian tonkatsu, in a sleek space.
mediterranean
Bismillah Kebabish
(El Raval)
- Pakistani kebab and curry house in the Raval, popular for its budget plates and bold flavors.
indian
Gelida
(Day Trip)
- Classic Catalan tavern in the suburban town of Gelida, known for homestyle local cooking.
tapas, catalan
Taktika Berri
(Eixample/Esquerra)
- Traditional Basque tapas & main courses eaten at the counter in a buzzing, long-standing bar.
spanish
Little Andaman
(Eixample/Esquerra)
- South Indian restaurant in the Eixample serving coastal Andaman seafood, dosas, and regional specialties.
indian, cocktail
MIKAN
(Eixample/Esquerra)
- Eixample Japanese restaurant focused on contemporary izakaya cooking with a tight cocktail list.
korean, japanese, chinese
Queviures Múrria
(Eixample/Dreta)
- Historic Modernista deli and wine merchant in the Eixample, in operation since 1898, selling preserved goods and Catalan wines.
wine bar
Rooq
(Eixample/Dreta)
- Housemade fried chicken burgers & nuggets served in a trendy locale, plus a cocktail menu.
burgers, cocktail
Brabo | Restaurante Gracia
(Eixample/Esquerra)
- Gràcia-area contemporary bistro serving wood-fired meats and seasonal Catalan plates.
mediterranean, wine bar, spanish
Shoronpo GRACIA 小籠包
(Eixample/Esquerra)
- Specialist soup-dumpling shop in the Gràcia area dedicated to Shanghai-style xiaolongbao.
japanese
Achaar Bar | Cantina Índia
(Poblenou)
- Modern Indian cantina in Poblenou with a regional menu and a cocktail program built around Indian pickles and spices.
indian
Bemba Smash Burger
(Sant Gervasi)
- Smash-style burger spot in Sant Gervasi serving thin, crispy-edged patties with classic toppings.
burger
Moments
(Eixample/Dreta)
- Elegant hotel dining room for carefully presented Catalan dishes, with à la carte & tasting menus.
spanish
Albé Barcelona
(Eixample/Esquerra)
- Contemporary Eixample restaurant focused on seasonal Catalan plates and a wine-forward bar.
Xuba Tacos
(Eixample/Esquerra)
- Eixample taqueria serving Mexico City-style street tacos and house-made salsas.
mexican
Gresca
(Eixample/Esquerra)
- Compact, chic outpost with an open kitchen turning out inventive, upscale tapas with wine.
tapas, fine dining
Besta Barcelona
(Eixample/Esquerra)
- Catalan-Galician restaurant in the Eixample with a tight, market-driven menu and natural wines.
Soma | Restaurant Eixample
(Eixample/Esquerra)
- Relaxed choice with a warm vibe serving innovative Mediterranean dishes, plus cocktails.
mediterranean, italian
Los Tortíllez | Eixample
(Eixample/Esquerra)
- Eixample tortilla specialist serving Spanish-style omelets with a rotating cast of fillings.
COME
(Sant Antoni)
- Compact Sant Antoni bistro with a daily-changing menu of seasonal Catalan plates.
Batea
(Eixample/Dreta)
- Eixample seafood restaurant focused on Galician shellfish, oysters, and lightly-cooked fish.
seafood
Alapar - Restaurante Japonés-Mediterráneo
(Montjuïc)
- Japanese-Mediterranean restaurant near Montjuïc combining sushi technique with Catalan ingredients.
japanese
Volta Restaurant & Bar
(El Born/La Ribera)
- Stylish El Born restaurant and bar with a contemporary Catalan menu and craft cocktails.
Gringa All Day
(Eixample/Dreta)
- All-day American-leaning brunch and breakfast spot in the Eixample with pancakes, eggs, and lunch plates.
brunch
Sartoria Panatieri | Pizzería Barcelona
(Eixample/Esquerra)
- Understated eatery offering charcuterie & locally sourced produce, plus wood-fired pizzas.
pizza, mediterranean, italian
Suru Restaurant
(Eixample/Esquerra)
- Sushi-focused Japanese restaurant in the Eixample with an omakase counter and creative rolls.
japanese
Estimar
(El Born/La Ribera)
- Tucked-away restaurant with an open kitchen, known for its inventive seafood dishes & cheesecake.
mediterranean, seafood
Amar Barcelona
(Eixample/Dreta)
- Refined Mediterranean seafood restaurant in the Eixample serving raw, grilled, and rice-driven plates from chef Rafa Zafra.
fine dining
Lasarte
(Eixample/Esquerra)
- Sophisticated locale for creative, artfully arranged dishes, with tasting menus & wine pairings.
spanish, mediterranean
Carnal Steak House
(Eixample/Esquerra)
- Argentinian-leaning steakhouse in the Eixample specializing in dry-aged cuts and grilled meats.
steak
BENZiNA
(El Raval)
- Hip, industrial-style Italian eatery for pasta, seafood & meat plates, plus cocktails & wine.
italian, cocktail
Funky Eatery
(Eixample/Dreta)
- Casual all-day eatery in the Eixample with brunch, burgers, and a relaxed vibe.
brunch
Maleducat
(El Raval)
- Market-fresh sharing plates are complemented by wine at this cozy, down-to-earth restaurant.
mediterranean, cocktail
Suculent
(Barri Gòtic)
- Creatively reinterpreted Spanish meat & fish dishes in a retro-chic space with recycled furnishings.
spanish, mediterranean
Cañete
(Barri Gòtic)
- Classic dishes like seafood paella, duck cannelloni & clams in a polished setting, plus local wine.
spanish
Quirat
(Montjuïc)
- Refined Catalan tasting-menu restaurant at the Hotel Almanac with a chef-driven take on Mediterranean ingredients.
fine dining
SLOW&LOW
(Sant Antoni)
- Innovative multi-course meals in a casual, stylish restaurant with a set menu format.
cocktail
Cinc Sentits
(Sant Antoni)
- Sleek space offering high-end tasting menus of contemporary Catalan cuisine with wine pairings.
spanish, mediterranean
Lomo Alto
(Eixample/Dreta)
- Stylish grill for burgers, steaks & burritos with a choice of meats, cooked over a variety of coals.
steak
Cocina Hermanos Torres
(Les Corts)
- Huge open kitchen where diners can collaborate with chefs on their own refined tasting menus.
fine dining
Berbena
(Eixample/Esquerra)
- Compact tasting-menu restaurant in the Eixample serving chef Carles Pérez Sáez's contemporary Catalan cuisine.
fine dining
Restaurant ABaC
(Sant Gervasi)
- Polished quarters in a stylish, contemporary hotel with a renowned restaurant & a luxe spa.
mediterranean
Bars in Barcelona
Quimet & Quimet
(Poble Sec)
- Sandwiches & tapas served in a boisterous, snug, historic bar boasting over 500 bottles of wine.
spanish
Masa Vins Barcelona
(Poblenou)
- Poblenou natural wine bar with a curated list of small Catalan and biodynamic producers.
wine bar
BierCaB
(Eixample/Esquerra)
- Local & global craft beer served alongside classic comfort food & tapas in a rustic-chic pub.
pub
La Plata
(Barri Gòtic)
- Drinks & nibbles are offered at this intimate tapas bar with a traditional ambiance.
spanish, mediterranean
El Xampanyet
(El Born/La Ribera)
- Cozy bar offering traditional tapas, cava & wine in casual surrounds with a buzzing vibe.
tapas, vermouth, catalan
El Sortidors del Parlament
(El Raval)
- Local small plates paired with beer, wine or vermouth in a rustic tavern with mismatched chairs.
tapas, vermouth, beer
Attractions in Barcelona
Casa Batlló
(Eixample/Esquerra)
- Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
Fundació Joan Miró
(Poble Sec)
- Showcase of Joan Miro's modern, colorful artworks in hilltop museum with courtyards and terraces.
Basílica de la Sagrada Família
(Eixample/Dreta)
- Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
Park Güell
(Vila de Gràcia)
- Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
Spotify Camp Nou
(Les Corts)
- Home ground for famous Barcelona football club, with regular matches plus stadium tours and museum.