Must-see restaurants in Catalonia

  • Balthazar

    L'Eixample

    Balthazar offers a spacious and buzzy dining atmosphere and an extensive menu of Catalan and Mediterranean dishes. Locals converge here for economical…

  • Taverna Can Margarit

    Barcelona

    For decades this former wine store has been dishing out dinner to often raucous groups. Traditional Catalan cooking is the name of the game. Surrounded by…

  • Cuida't

    Girona

    Just off Plaça de l'Independència on the west bank of the river, Cuida't prides itself on making mouth-watering meals for vegetarians, vegans and those…

  • Ignasi

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    Between brightly coloured walls, this popular spot whips up galettes (buckwheat pancakes), along with French mountain favourites like tartiflette (a bake…

  • Flash Flash

    Barcelona

    Styled with monochrome murals and an all-white interior, Flash Flash has a fun, kitschy pop-art aesthetic that harks back to its opening in 1970. Fluffy…

  • +Cub

    Girona

    This trendy cafe-bar is as good for a takeaway coffee as it is for a full-blown sit-down terrace meal of speciality burgers, couscous salads and veggie…

  • Can Coll Empordà

    Costa Brava

    This cheery place is one of a clutch of quality restaurants crowded into Sant Martí d'Empúries' main square. Artistically arranged mains place an emphasis…

  • Café San Telmo

    L'Eixample

    Framed by big windows, this stylish corner cafe serves hearty breakfasts, tapas, burgers, salads, sandwiches (such as roast beef and mustard or Milanese…

  • La Bella Napoli

    Barcelona

    From the simple margherita to the more complex tartufo with gorgonzola and black truffles, delicious pizzas at this busy long-established Italian…

  • Sedona

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    Torrades (topped toasts), salads, mixed tapas, Tex-Mex (quesadillas, nachos) and flavoursome veggie-friendly delights like wok-fried vegetable rice and…

  • La Creperia

    Catalonia

    This cheery student-packed place with an open-plan kitchen and daisy-print tablecloths does a range of tasty sweet and savoury crêpes, with lots of…

  • Forneria Tiana

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Stop in this bright corner bakery and cafe for fresh pastries, croissants, cheese, charcuterie, quiches and other light bites. Staff whip up a decent…

  • La Croissanteria de Calella

    Calella de Palafrugell

    Aside from grabbing a quick breakfast pastry or entrepà (filled baguette-like roll), the main draw here is the deliciously rich Sandro Desii ice cream;…

  • Creperie Bretonne

    Girona

    A sky-blue van welcomes you at the door to this crêpe-mad chain cafe. Galettes (buckwheat pancakes) are cooked to order with a tempting range of French-…

  • Palau del Barò

    Tarragona

    The Baron’s Palace provides a romantic 18th-century-mansion setting and a menu showcasing typical dishes from the nearby Ebro delta area. Specialities…

  • Xabec

    Calella de Palafrugell

    Follow the metal boat sign on Carrer de Lladó towards well-priced local fare, including squid-ink rice and Catalan sausage. Xabec's interior, decorated…

  • Tony's Restaurant

    Calella de Palafrugell

    This well-loved beach-facing seafood place serves seafood with a bit of a modern twist: try grilled clams with paprika or one of a range of paellas. Leave…

  • Amaltea

    L'Eixample

    Framed by a fresco of blue sky, this vegetarian eatery serves simple menús del día (daily set menus) and two-course evening meals. Most mains (curries,…

  • Himali

    Barcelona

    Strung with Nepalese prayer flags, this simple spot serves dishes such as lamb curry, mixed grills with rice and naan, and lamb and vegetable momo …

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