Must-see restaurants in Barcelona

  • Betlem

    L'Eixample

    Within a beautifully repurposed 1892 building with rust-red trim and lovely tiling, this laid-back neighbourhood gastrobar hit specialises in artfully…

  • Milk

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Also loved for its crafted cocktails, Irish-run Milk rescues Barcelona night owls with morning-after brunches (until 4.30pm!). Arrive early or join the…

  • Gigi von Tapas

    L'Eixample

    At this punchy tapas bar, bold flavours and creative presentation collide in delicious contemporary Spanish-international sharing plates like crunchy tofu…

  • Blue Spot

    Barcelona

    A subtle lobby unveils this exquisitely styled 8th-floor restaurant and cocktail bar, with leafy, fairy-lit indoor-outdoor design by renowned Brazilian…

  • Bicnic

    L'Eixample

    A fusion of sleek design and ambitious cooking, grown from a food-truck success story, this venture from chef Victor Ferrer and the team behind next-door…

  • Eyescream & Friends

    Barcelona

    This contemporary white space is the flagship store of Barcelona's hip ice-treat innovator Eyescream & Friends, whose name reflects the cute, creature…

  • Koy Shunka

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Down a narrow lane north of La Catedral, chef Hideki Matsuhisa's Michelin-starred Koy Shunka opens a portal to sensational dishes from the East – mouth…

  • Parking Pizza

    L'Eixample

    A sprawling warehouse with cardboard-box chairs, big sharing tables and an open-plan kitchen, buzzing Parking Pizza cooks up outrageously popular wood…

  • Green Spot

    Barcelona

    Battered cauliflower with tamarind-and-mint sauce, quesadillas with kimchi and avocado, jackfruit tacos, and buckwheat pizza with cashew cheese and…

  • Tapas 24

    Barcelona

    Barcelona's favourite chef Carles Abellán brings his signature upmarket twist on classic tapas to this neon-lit corner cafe (which remains slightly…

  • Cecconi's

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Dressed with rust-red velvet sofas, black-and-white tiled floors and 19th-century vaulted brick ceilings, the exquisite signature restaurant at members…

  • La Pachuca

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    This sister taquería to El Raval's forever-packed El Pachuco launched in 2019 and has been an instant hit. It's Mexican-owned and delivers its signature…

  • Bar Celta

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Founded by a Galician couple in 1970, charmingly uncluttered Bar Celta shows off the northwestern region's famously seafood-tastic culinary riches with…

  • Monvínic

    L'Eixample

    Opening on to a leafy garden, the culinary space of renowned wine emporium Monvínic offers elaborate confections such as cod in pil pil (garlic, oil and…

  • Café Jaime Beriestain

    L'Eixample

    Step into the calming, luxe world of star Chilean interior designer Jaime Beriestain, who has styled some of Barcelona's most fabulous hotels, and has his…

  • Ipar-Txoko

    Barcelona

    Inside this Basque restaurant the atmosphere is warm and traditional. Hefty wooden beams hold up the vaulted ceiling, and the bar serves terrific tapas…

  • Berbena

    Barcelona

    Tucked away off busy Diagonal, Berbena specialises in ambitiously prepared, beautifully presented seasonal dishes from the open-plan kitchen. The daily…

  • Mediamanga

    L'Eixample

    Seasonal, organic ingredients – either home-grown in the owner's Val d'Aran orchards or sourced from small producers and local markets – fuel the kitchen…

  • Extra Bar

    Barcelona

    At this lively pint-sized tapas bar, the team behind Gràcia's much-loved La Pubilla serves simple yet highly memorable local-rooted platillos (sharing…

  • Cerveceria San Fernández

    Barcelona

    The family team behind gracefully old-school L'Eixample bar Dry Martini is in charge at this smart, lively, long-running spot decorated with local artwork…

  • Federal

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Brick-walled industrial-chic design, a sea of open MacBooks, stacks of design mags – this welcoming, queue-out-the-door branch of the Sant Antoni Federal…

  • Grill Room/Bar Thonet

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    A Modernista frontage gives way to beautifully restyled interiors with green-leather stools, beamed ceilings and a marble bar at this updated-Catalan…

  • Taverna El Glop

    Barcelona

    This raucous restaurant is decked out in country Catalan fashion with gingham tablecloths and no-nonsense, slap-up meals. The secret is hearty portions of…

  • Casa Alfonso

    L'Eixample

    In business since 1934 (and a tanning warehouse before that), Casa Alfonso is perfect for morning coffee, breakfast or tapas at the long marble bar. Wood…

  • Pepa Tomate

    Barcelona

    Dressed in jolly reds, this casual tapas spot with a few coveted terrace tables keeps busy at all hours. Fresh produce from the local market is front and…

  • Fàbrica Moritz

    Barcelona

    In a building redesigned by architect Jean Nouvel, with a menu created by chef Jordi Vilà of Michelin-starred Alkímia (also on the premises), the popular…

  • La Bodegueta Provença

    L'Eixample

    The ‘Little Wine Cellar’ offers classic tapas presented with a touch of class, from calamars a l'andalusa (lightly battered squid rings) to cecina (dried…

  • Vivanda

    Barcelona

    Diners are in for a treat with the knockout menu conceived by acclaimed Catalan chef Jordi Vilà, who also runs Sant Antoni's Alkímia. Delicate tapas and…

  • La Gavina

    Barcelona

    The pick of the promenade-facing restaurants in the 19th-century edifice Palau de Mar is this swish white-tableclothed seafood specialist. It has been…

  • Parking Pizza

    L'Eixample

    In this garage-style space, you're likely to be sharing a long unvarnished wooden table, squeezed in on a cardboard-box stool, but that's half the fun…

  • Cal Boter

    Barcelona

    Families and high-spirited groups of pals are drawn to this classic for cargols a la llauna (sautéed snails), botifarra (Catalan sausage) with beans,…

  • La Cuina d'en Garriga

    L'Eixample

    Tomatoes dangle above the open kitchen at this cheerful bistro-style spot with bright-red trim and checkered marble floors, popular with lunching…

  • Bar Bodega Quimet

    Barcelona

    A relic from a bygone age, now lovingly managed by a pair of brothers, this is a delightfully atmospheric spot, with old bottles lining the walls, marble…

  • Mano Rota

    Barcelona

    Exposed brick, aluminium pipes, industrial lighting and recycled timbers set a pleasingly contemporary tone for inspired bistro cooking at Mano Rota (…

  • ABaC

    Barcelona

    Led by celebrated chef Jordi Cruz, this triple-Michelin-starred restaurant housed in an 1890 mansion offers one of Barcelona's most memorable dining…

  • El Quim

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    This classic counter bar burrowed away in the Mercat de la Boqueria is ideal for traditional Catalan dishes such as fried eggs with baby squid (the house…

  • Pez Vela

    Barcelona

    Basking in sparkling sea views, at the foot of the impossible-to-miss W Barcelona, this beachy-glam xiringuito from the hugely popular Grupo Tragaluz…

  • 5º Pino

    Barcelona

    While exploring Sarrià, it's worth detouring a few blocks east to this charming cafe-restaurant, which is a favourite local spot for tasty sandwiches,…

  • Bodega La Peninsular

    Barcelona

    At this traditional-style bodega with marble-topped tables, over three dozen artfully presented tapas pair with Catalan vintages and house-made vermouth…

  • Leka

    Barcelona

    Cooking up vegetables from its own garden, organic meats sourced from responsible Pyrenees producers and seafood fresh from Barceloneta's markets or the…

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