Must-see restaurants in Catalonia

  • Moreno Major 17

    Sitges

    The family-run purveyor of high-quality charcuterie in Sitges' market has opened this outstanding tapas bar and restaurant, serving up some of the best…

  • Torre d'Alta Mar

    Barcelona

    Head 75m skyward to the top of the 1929-built Teleférico del Puerto cable-car tower Torre de Sant Sebastià, and take a ringside seat for 360-degree views…

  • El Borinot

    Palafrugell & Around

    Tucked along an ivy-clad medieval lane, El Borinot serves beautifully prepared seasonal cuisine with global accents, best enjoyed on the peaceful front…

  • Arbeletxe

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    One of La Seu d'Urgell's best-loved dining destinations is this elegant but unpretentious, two-room restaurant just west of the Plaça Catalunya. Service…

  • Federal

    Girona

    The same creative team behind the much-loved Barcelona cafe has opened a Federal in the heart of Girona's old town. Market-fresh organic ingredients star…

  • Quina Llauna Besalú

    Costa Brava

    One of several well-placed eating and drinking spots on the scenic Plaça del Prat de Sant Pere, this vermouth-loving tapas joint has an excellent range of…

  • Bodega 1900

    Barcelona

    Bodega 1900 mimics an old-school tapas and vermouth bar, but don't be fooled: this venture from respected chef Albert Adrià unveils gastronomic tapas such…

  • El Portal de la Gallarda

    Costa Brava

    One of the village's top dining destinations also offers sweeping views over the countryside from its garden-like terrace just northeast of the cathedral…

  • Enoteca MF

    Cadaqués

    A short walk east of the main beach, this wine-centric gastrobar serves up outstanding tapas to tables on a small terrace facing the waterfront. Standouts…

  • 8de7

    Girona

    It's well worth venturing across the river to this low-key dining room serving up market-fresh daily specials like mouthwatering paella and grilled…

  • Rocambolesc

    Girona

    Savour some of Spain's most lip-smackingly delicious ice cream at Rocambolesc, part of the world-famous El Celler de Can Roca culinary clan. Candy-striped…

  • Bar Bodega Blasi

    Catalonia

    With tables on a small plaza, the lively, long-running Bar Bodega Blasi is one of the best places to be on a warm evening. Join locals over vermouth and…

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    Ocaña

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    A flamboyant, elegantly designed multispace venture with high ceilings, chandeliers, plush furnishings and tables on Plaça Reial, Ocaña blends late-night…

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    Black Remedy

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Local artisan beer? Check. Pulled-pork sandwiches? Check. Superb Barcelona-sourced coffee? Absolutely. An industrial-like space with floor-to-ceiling…

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    Benedict

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    As the name suggests, brunch is the main event at friendly bistro-inspired Benedict, with eggs prepared every which way, savoury pancakes and even a full…

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    Cu-Cut!

    L'Eixample

    Named after a popular early-19th-century Catalan satirical magazine, Cu-Cut! is a beautiful beamed tavern with a large covered porch, a timber bar and a…

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    Lascar 74

    Barcelona

    At this self-styled 'ceviche and pisco bar', oyster shooters with leche de tigre (the traditional ceviche marinade) are served alongside exquisite…

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    Mr Kao

    L'Eixample

    Within the grand Hotel Claris, this elegant Shanghai-style dim sum restaurant serves top-flight dumplings. They're not cheap, but every bite is a joy; the…

  • Xavier Pellicer

    L'Eixample

    Creatively spiced, delicately grilled or sizzlingly stir-fried – beautifully fresh, organic local vegetables leap into the spotlight at top chef Xavier…

  • Aiguaclara

    Palafrugell & Around

    Draped in flowers and fairy lights, this buzzy, retro-chic restaurant and lounge bar fronts a beautiful 1866 mansion. Superbly updated Catalan delights on…

  • Gresca Bar

    L'Eixample

    From the team behind smart restaurant Gresca (with whom it shares an open-plan kitchen), this elegant gold-and-green wine and tapas bar is a whispered…

  • Xemei

    Barcelona

    Everyone's favourite Italian, Xemei ('Twins' in Venetian) is a wonderful, authentically delicious slice of Venice in Barcelona, named for its twin…

  • Sa Rascassa

    Palafrugell & Around

    Uniquely positioned amid pines behind impossibly pretty Cala d'Aiguafreda, 4.5km northeast of Begur, this highly regarded, romantically lit garden…

  • 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…

  • La Deu

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    Down a tree-lined road with a volcanic stone fountain bubbling away in its terrace dining area, family-run La Deu has been perfecting its filling cuina…

  • 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…

  • El Vergel

    Tarragona

    This fabulous, fashionable vegan spot turns out creative plant-based deliciousness in two- or three-course menus, between whitewashed walls offset by sage…

  • 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…

  • Restaurant Durán

    Figueres

    Dine under the same roof as Salvador Dalí once did at this top-class, chandelier-lit restaurant, where smart service and plush decor are matched by such…

  • 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…

  • El Motel

    Figueres

    Jaume Subirós, the chef and owner of this smart roadside hotel-restaurant 1km north of Figueres' centre, is a seminal figure of the transition from…

  • 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…

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