Barcelona is busy with millions of tourists every year. The largest city of Catalonia, on the Northeastern coast of Spain, has a rich cultural heritage. Sports is big in Barcelona, and it’s well known for the famous soccer club FC Barcelona. History, sports, culture and art, not to forget about the food. Paellas, Empanadas, Bombas – we list the 12 must-visit restaurants in Barcelona.
Tip #1: Le Petit Chef
Have you heard about the Le Petit Chef experience? If not, it’s a must-visit in Barcelona! A 3D Mapping Technology shows the smallest chef on your dining table, in the beautiful surroundings of the Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower.
Visit the extraordinary 3D dining experience Le Petit Chef at Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower!
Enjoy an exciting dinner show, with a virtual story, paired with themed music, props and an exquisite5-course meal. The little chef from France creates magic and an unforgettable show with either a great chef feast, little chef meal, vegetarian or even kids menu.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian and Kids (6 – 12 years) menu available.
Speciality:
A culinary 3D show with the little chef from France in the beautiful Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower
Price:
Great Chef Feast, 5-course meal EUR 149 per person;
Little Chef, Great Flavors, 5-course meal EUR 99 per person;
Green & Gourmet (Vegetarian), 5-course meal EUR 79 per person;
Flavors for little culinary masters (Kids menu), 5-course meal EUR 49
Hours:
Reservation is necessary, you can book online
Location:
Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower
Avinguda de la Granvia de l’Hospitalet, 144
08907 Barcelona
Spain
Contact:
Tip #2: Fishology
Easy to guess, Fishology is all about fish and seafood, but in a very unique way. The upscale restaurant salts, ages and smokes the fish for original and creative menu options. Focused on sustainable fish, nothing gets thrown away in the way of preparing.
An open kitchen allows the guest to watch the chefs, preparing fish, seafood and even algae, plated beautifully with homegrown edible flowers and herbs. The outdoor seating is a perfect place to enjoy the Mediterranean foods and homemade craft vermouths.
Dietary options:
Gluten-free options available.
Speciality:
A creative fish & seafood restaurant. Growing their own edible flowers, herbs and more and crafting vermouths.
Price:
Tasting menu available, 8-course meal EUR 65 plus pairing six drinks EUR 38;
11-course meal EUR 90 plus pairing eight drinks EUR 52;
Snacks ranging in between EUR 3,50 and EUR 12,50;
Oyster menu from EUR 4,20 to EUR 9,50 each;
Mains between EUR 13 and EUR 28;
Hours:
Mon – Tue: 1.30 pm – 4 pm and 8 pm – 10.30 pm
Wed – Thu: Closed
Fri – Sat: 1.30 pm – 4 pm and 8 pm – 10.30 pm
Sun: 1.30 pm – 4 pm
Locations:
Diputació 73
L’Eixample
08015 Barcelona
Spain
Contact:
Tip #3: Lluritu
Another seafood restaurant in the top five, but this is what Barcelona is famous for. Lluritu is a little bit off the beaten path, but very worth a visit. The casual seafood restaurant in the Gràcia neighborhood is much beloved by locals. Definitely one of the most authentic and best restaurants in Barcelona!
The seafood is so fresh, that the menu gets written on the wall with daily new specials. Whatever catch is available. The marble counter invites you to enjoy tapas, paired with a glass of wine. The restaurant operates without a stove, but with grill, griddle and wood-fired cooking.
Dietary options:
No dietary options available.
Speciality:
A casual seafood restaurant with changing menu
Price:
The pricing depends on the catch. The menu is easy and clear, prices ranging between EUR 4,90 and EUR 17.
Specialities like Turbot EUR 45.
Hours:
Lluritu 1:
Mon:Closed
Tue – Thu: 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm and 8 pm – 11 pm
Fri: 1.30 pm – 4 pm and 8 pm – 11.30 pm
Sat: 1 pm – 11.30 pm
Sun: 1 pm – 4 pm
Lluritu 2:
Mon: Closed
Tue – Thu: 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm and 7.30 pm – 11 pm
Fri: 1.30 pm – 4 pm and 7.30 pm – 11.30 pm
Sat: 1.15 pm – 11.30 pm
Sun: 1.15 pm – 10.30 pm
Locations:
Lluritu 1:
Carrer del Torrent de les Flors, 71
Gràcia
08024 Barcelona
Spain
Lluritu 2:
Carrer de la Virtut, 11
Gràcia
08012 Barcelona
Spain
Contact:
Phone:
Lluritu 1: +34 938 553 866
Lluritu 2: +34 932 703 752
Email: info@lluritu.com
Webpage: https://pradorestaurante.com/
Tip #4: Albé
The Catalan restaurant with Lebanese influence is one of a kind. Owner Joey Attieh grew up in Lebanon and moved to Barcelona, where he did his master in culinary arts. Together with executive chef Pachi Rodríguez he creates Catalan/Lebanese fusion kitchen for the guests.
Seasonal, locally sourced ingredients get a Lebanese touch. Tasting menu is available, as well as à la carte. Everything in the restaurant has been wholeheartedly selected by the team. Tthis is what Albé means in the Arabic language: my heart. Perfect for a romantic dinner in Barcelona!
Dietary options:
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free and Nut-free options available.
Speciality :
Catalan restaurant with local and seasonal ingredients, but with Lebanese influence.
Price:
Tasting menus are available for EUR 55 (plus wine pairing EUR 27) per person and EUR 65 (plus wine pairing EUR 33) per person.
Starters are EUR 8, Bites from EUR 5 to EUR 16,
Mains ranging between EUR 11 and EUR 28,
Desserts starting from EUR 7,50 up to EUR 11
Hours:
Mon – Tue: Closed
Wed – Thu: 8 pm – 12.30 am
Fri – Sun: 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm and 8 pm – 12.30 am
Location:
Carrer Mallorca, 196
L’Eixample
08036 Barcelona
Spain
Contact:
Tip #5: Bar Salvatge
Nestled in the eclectic Gràcia neighborhood, Bar Salvatge is known for its wines. But it’s not only a wine bar, for natural and high quality wines, it’s also a place to enjoy tapas. Fresh and local ingredients are used for the small bites.
The artisanal cheese board and the organic charcuterie assortment pair great with bottled wine, or one of the eight rotating tap wine choices. The very casual spot is hip, beloved by locals and also pet friendly.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-Free options available.
Speciality:
A trendy wine bar with local tapas, artisanal cheese and organic charcuterie assortment. Pet friendly.
Price:
Snacks ranging from EUR 2 to EUR 8;
Mains starting from EUR 8,50 to EUR 12;
Cheese and Charcuterie board EUR 15
Hours:
Daily: 6 pm – 12.30 am
Location:
Carrer de Verdi, 50
Gràcia
08012 Barcelona
Spain
Contact:
Tip #6: Entrepanes Díaz
Looking for a charming and chilled tapas spot amongst the top restaurants in Barcelona? Entrepanes Díaz is the answer. The Spanish-vintage styled restaurant also specializes on sandwiches, not any sandwiches, but high-quality gourmet sandwiches.
Served by fancy dressed waiters, you can’t expect a BLT or Reuben. But instead Calamari and Squid sandwiches, or Oxtail between crispy-soft bread with parmesan, arugula and mayo are being served.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian and Gluten-free options available.
Speciality:
A charming Spanish-Vintage style tapas and sandwich restaurant, with fancy dressed waiters.
Price:
Sandwiches are ranging between EUR 9,50 and EUR 16,50;
Tapas and Plates starting EUR 2,50 and go up to EUR 24 (for plates);
Desserts are EUR 6/6,50
Hours:
Mon – Wed: 12 pm – 12 am
Thu: 12 pm – 1am
Fri – Sat: 12 pm – 2.30 am
Sun: 12 pm – 12 am
Location:
Carrer de Pau Claris, 189
L’Eixample
08037 Barcelona
Spain
Contact:
Phone: +34 934 157 582
Tip #7: Funky Bakers Eatery
The Funky Eatery has everything. A bakery, a deli and a restaurant (or eatery). It also is influenced by treats and eats from all over the world, but with local and organic ingredients. French croissants, Polish/Ukrainian babka, San Sebastian style cheesecake from the Basque region – the place is multicultural.
The restaurant is open from early to late and serves Brunch and Lunch, wines and cocktails. There are great options for vegans as well, in a trendy and modern spot. The bakery and deli are in different locations.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free options available
Speciality:
A bakery, deli and eatery with pastries and food from all over the globe, but made with locally sourced organic ingredients.
Price:
The breakfast menu is ranging from EUR 4,50 to EUR 13,90;
The food menu main dishes are starting from EUR 12 to EUR 14,90; Desserts are between EUR 4,80 to EUR 8,90
Hours:
Funky Eatery:
Mon – Tue: 8.30 am – 4.30 pm
Wed: 8.30 am – 11.30 pm
Thu – Sat: 8.30 am – 12.30 am
Sun: 8.30 am – 11.30 pm
Funky Bakers:
Daily: 8 am – 5.30 pm
Funky Deli:
Daily: 9 am – 9 pm
Location:
Funky Eatery:
Carrer de Bailèn, 61
L’Eixample
08009 Barcelona
Spain
Funky Bakers:
Passeig del Born 10
08003 Barcelona
Spain
Funky Deli:
Carrer Diputació 347
08009 Barcelona
Spain
Contact:
Phone:
Eatery: +34 681 952 313
Bakers: +34 931 54 67 13
Deli: +34 681 959 323
Webpage: https://funkybakers.com/
Tip #8: Xuba Tacos
Visiting Barcelona, this restaurant is a must! Walking into the Mexican restaurant, the open kitchen allows you to watch the chefs mixing, kneading and rolling the blue corn tortillas from scratch. The tacos at Xuba Tacos are simply the best.
The modern decor with high tables and outdoor seating invites foodies on a journey to Mexico. Asada, Al Pastor, Birria, plus all kinds of unique taco options can be ordered. The place is known for their delicious dessert Flan as well.
Dietary options:
Gluten-free, Vegan and Vegetarian options available.
Speciality:
A restaurant with a wide variety of tacos, prepared with housemade blue corn tortillas.
Price:
The price for tacos are ranging in between EUR 4,80 and EUR 12,90;
The Flan is EUR 6
Hours:
Mon: Closed
Tue: 7.30 pm – 10.30 pm
Wed – Sat: 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm and 7.30 pm – 10.30 pm
Sun: Closed
Location:
Carrer de Mallorca, 194
L’Eixample
08036 Barcelona
Spain
Contact:
Tip #9: Cinc Sentis
Catalan Cuisine with two Michelin stars, this is Cinc Sentis. Self-taught chef-owner Jordi Artal and Maitre-owner Amèlia Artal are the masterminds behind the buzzing upscale high-end tasting menus of Cinc Sentis. The name comes from the goal of stimulating all five taste senses.
The restaurant is located in the Eixample neighborhood. It is famous for their cured and seared mackerel and sea bass. Artal enjoys working with raw ingredients, as locally and small sourced as possible.
Dietary options:
Gluten-free and Vegetarian options available.
Speciality:
Catalan Cuisine with two Michelin stars.
Price:
Two kinds of Tasting Menus are available.
Light Tasting Menu EUR 159 per person, plus wine pairing EUR 99
Regular Tasting Menu EUR 189 per person, plus wine pairing EUR 109
Hours:
Mon: Closed
Tue: 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm and 8.30 – 9.30 pm
Wed: 8.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Thu – Sat: 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm and 8.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Sun: Closed
Location:
Carrer de Enteca 60
L’Eixample
08015 Barcelona
Spain
Contact:
Phone: +34 933 239 490 (Reservation is recommended)
Email: info@cincsentits.com
Webpage: https://cincsentits.com/en/
Tip #10: Blu Bar
Blu Bar is offering a 100% plant based menu in Rambla del Poblenou in the Sant Martí district. The restaurant with an extensive outdoor seating area features healthy bowls, lots of gluten-free options, Gourmet sandwiches and homebrewed Kombucha.
The restaurant is not only beloved for the food, but also for the alcoholic and zero proof cocktails, fresh juices, local wines and beer are on the menu as well.
Dietary options:
Vegan restaurant with lots of Gluten-free options.
Speciality:
A hip vegan restaurant with funky tapas, gourmet sandwiches, healthy bowls and signature pizzas – everything on the menu is plant based
Price:
Funky tapas are ranging from EUR 4,50 to EUR 12,50;
Gourmet sandwiches EUR 13,50/14,50;
Bowls EUR 13,50/13,90;
Desserts are pricing between EUR 5,90 – EUR 6,90
Hours:
Mon – Thu: 1 pm – 12 am
Fri: 1 pm – 1 am
Sat: 12 pm – 1 am
Sun: 12 pm – 12 am
Location:
Rambla del Poblenou 11
Sant Martì
08005 Barcelona
Spain
Contact:
Tip #11: Martinez
It’s not only a visit for the Paella, but the traditional Spanish dish is highly recommended there. Martinez, or Terrassa Martinez, is serving Paella, Tapas and Wine with locally sourced, market ingredients.
Martinez adds the most beautiful view to the meal. On a giant wooden deck, overlooking the city and sea, seafood paella and tapas tastes even better. Oysters, Caviar and 40 days dry-aged beef from the grill makes the spot a decadent choice.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian and Gluten-free options available.
Speciality:
Terrassa Martinez offers Paella, Tapas, and Wine with the most beautiful view. Sitting on a giant wooden deck, overlooking the city and sea. Freshly sourced market ingredients included.
Price:
Starters are ranging from EUR 11,90 to EUR 28;
Oysters EUR 5,80 each, EUR 32,50 for ½ a dozen, EUR 61 for a dozen;
Rice dishes between EUR 24 and EUR 28;
Desserts are in between EUR 6 and EUR 20 (assortment of cheeses);
Tasting menu, minimum two people, EUR 59 per person
Hours:
Restaurant hours:
Mo – Thu: 1 pm – 12 am
Fri – Sat: 1 pm to 1 am
Sun: 1 pm – 12 am
Kitchen hours:
Mo – Thu: 1 pm – 4 pm and 7.30 pm – 10.30 pm
Fri – Sat: 1 pm – 11 pm
Sun: 1 pm – 10.30 pm
Location:
Carretera de Miramar, 38
08038 Barcelona
Spain
Contact:
Tip #12: Frankie Gallo Cha Cha Cha
A restaurant with the name Frankie Gallo Cha Cha Cha, must be cool – and yes it is. The funky, cool pizza place opened the doors in May 2017 and quickly became a foodie and trendsetter place.
In the meantime there are two locations in Barcelona. Both are dedicated to high quality ingredients, stone milled flours and dough resting times of 72 hours. The menu features pizza, pasta and typical Italian desserts.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free options available.
Speciality:
A very hip pizza place with high quality ingredients and dough resting times of 72 hours.
Price:
Starters are ranging between EUR 3,50 to EUR 12,50;
Pizza prices are starting from EUR 10,50 up to EUR 18;
Pasta prices are between EUR 9,80 and EUR 11,50;
Desserts between EUR 4,50 and EUR 6,80
Hours:
Frankie Raval:
Mon – Tue: 1 pm – 4.30 pm and 7 pm – 11.30 pm
Fri – Sat: 1 pm – 12.30 am (Kitchen 1 pm – 12 am)
Sun: 1 pm – 11.30 pm (Kitchen 1 pm – 11 pm)
Frankie Gracia:
Mon – Thu: 1 pm – 12 am
Fri – Sat: 1 pm – 1 am
Sun: 1 pm to 12 am
Location:
Frankie Raval:
Carrer Marquès DE
Barberà, 15
08001 Barcelona
Spain
Frankie Gracia:
Carrer Roger de Llúria, 155
08037 Barcelona
Spain
Contact:
Phone:
Raval: +34 931 594 250
Gracia: +34 930 500 035
Email:
Raval: reservas@frankiegallochachacha.com
Gracia: reservasgracia@frankiegallochachacha.com
Our selection of restaurants is based, among other things, on the editorial team’s individual preferences and on reviews on the internet. Please contact the respective provider directly for information on reservations and prices. The pictures come from the restaurants listed. All Information is provided without guarantee!
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