Barcelona
Since 1886 this swish pastry shop has been selling the most exquisite cakes, sweets, chocolates, wines and cheeses. You can stock up for later or grab a…
Must-see restaurants in Catalonia
L'Eixample
Enthusiastic young chefs turn out beautifully presented, market-fuelled dishes in this light-filled, Scandi-chic setting. Menus change weekly: indulge…
Girona
With elegant contemporary styling and fine service, Occi has many elements of a pricier place but remains accessible and welcoming. The menu incorporates…
El Raval
This long thin space is brightly decked out with blue walls, colourful lanterns and figurines, and teems with a hip-yet-friendly Raval crowd. On the menu…
Figueres
Watch your Basque cider poured from on high (the way it’s supposed to be) at this lively all-day cider bar with a summer garden. Then tuck into hot and…
L'Eixample
Ever since it opened in 1929, this grand old pastry shop and teahouse has dazzled its regular customers with spectacular sweets, chocolate croissants,…
Barcelona
A young, fun, mostly local crowd gathers around the stainless-steel tapas bar of Sant Gervasi's tiny Mitja Vida. It's a jovial eating and drinking spot,…
L'Eixample
Getting a seat in this modest, warm and simple Mexican eatery can be a trial but it's worth it. Pocket-sized serves of nachos, guacamole and fajitas all…
Cadaqués
Head for the cute upstairs dining area or grab one of the few tables huddled outside overlooking the port. Everything at this friendly all-rounder is…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
It doesn't look much from the outside, but this brightly lit takeaway joint, which has been going since 1968, is Barcelona's top spot for paper cones of…
Costa Brava
The views to the old bridge (after which the restaurant is named) are enough to tempt you into this converted 18th-century building, even without…
Sitges
Tiny Wagyu beef burgers, noodle stir-fries, burrata salads, and classics like anchovies, local-cheese boards and honey-fried aubergines crowd tables at…
The Catalan Pyrenees
Spread over two levels, this popular place on Espot's main street focuses on filling country fare like grilled wild-boar leg, lamb ribs with fried…
Sitges
Slow food and seasonal produce dominate the menu at this homey yet elegant Catalan restaurant, with crisp pig's feet with blood sausage and a range of…
L'Eixample
At this chic, contemporary Basque restaurant, sink into a white leather chair or perch at the back bar for chuletón a la parrilla (a kilo of grilled chop…
Palafrugell & Around
Tuck into Iberian pork cheek in red wine, breaded rabbit, duck in port, a range of original salads, and a host of other delights of land and sea, all…
Barcelona
With tables spreading over two floors, and old-world style in service and settings, this spot has been serving some of Barcelona's best paella (of various…
Barcelona
Behind a blond-wood facade, this sweet little cafe has bare boards, fresh flowers and a great array of home-baked cakes, cupcakes, pancakes, sweet and…
L'Eixample
A French-inspired bakery and pastry shop, Crusto's aromas of freshly baked bread, baguettes, croissants and countless pastries will be enough to convince…
Barcelona
Dangling plant baskets and kitchen utensils adorn this cosy little cafe loved for its fresh home-baked pastries, especially its Nordic-style cinnamon buns…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
A well-placed spot with outdoor seating on Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol, with a long list of tapas and more substantial bites.
Barcelona
A culinary jewel just outside the FC Barcelona grounds, Michelin-starred chef Carles Abellán's Tapas 24 delivers all his beloved updated-Catalan…
Barcelona
At this fuss-free tapas counter within the 19th-century Mercat de la Llibertat, chef Paco González, who trained at swish Gràcia seafood restaurant…
El Raval
Tucked into the MACBA's sunny ground floor, the latest branch of Eixample-born Chichalimoná does globally inspired brunches (with organic eggs), roast…
Barcelona
Still owned by the same family, this venerable tavern has been in business since 1952. The dizzying range of dishes mixes traditional Catalan faves like…
Barcelona
Held at the hillside 20th-century Observatori Fabra in northern Barcelona, this astronomical evening includes an outdoor meal, a tour of the observatory,…
Palafrugell & Around
Simple Catalan classics are well executed beneath vaulted ceilings and original hand-drawn murals at this yellow-walled 19th-century house in the thick of…
Barcelona
Set on a pretty square in Gràcia, Banna brings classical cooking from Thailand to a city lacking in Southeast Asian options. The menu is quite large, with…
Barcelona
You might not notice the modest entrance to this Gràcia relic, where serious waiters deliver all sorts of seafood and rice dishes to your table, from…
Barcelona
'The Fireplace’ is hard to beat for fresh, simple Catalan food at rock-bottom prices. You could start with a gazpacho or empanadita (big slice of tuna pie…
Barcelona
Shelves filled with wine bottles line the walls of this cavernous red-hued space, which turns out smart, seasonal contemporary Mediterranean cuisine like…
Barcelona
On a square across from the beachfront promenade, with outdoor tables, smart white tablecloths and heat lamps in winter, 40-year-old Can Majó has a long…
Barcelona
Within the Mercat de la Barceloneta, this popular modern-rustic place with cheery red decor and outdoor seating on a lively square serves international…
Girona
For pintxos (Basque tapas) accompanied with txakoli (sparkling white wine from the Basque coast) poured from high above, seek out this popular spot, 300m…
Cadaqués
Tucked away from the main beach strip, this compact, family-run restaurant with check-cloth tables and a couple of tables on its small balcony feels like…
Barcelona
The waiters shout and rush about this classic place, while carafes of wine are sloshed about the long wooden tables. You can’t book, so it’s first in,…
Barcelona
In the upper reaches of Barcelona, this lavish health club serves excellent prix-fixe lunches (only – there's no à la carte). It feels quite elegant, but…
Tossa de Mar
Grilled prawns, pans of paella and bowls of local speciality cim i tomba (fish-and-vegetable stew) fill tables at this charming seafood place just over…
Barcelona
Opening to an elevated terrace, this buzzing space has mesmerising views over the Mediterranean – a key reference point in the all-organic dishes…
Costa Brava
Whether beneath the arches in the snug stone interior or out on the terrace overlooking the bridge, Cúria Reial delivers an atmospheric dining experience…
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