Where To Eat and Drink | Barcelona
A Gastronomist & Michelin Star Chefs share their favourite restaurants in Barcelona
By Jorane Cuppen | Gastronomist | Guts to Glory
Egon van Hoof | Michelin Star Chef | MOS
Servais Tielman | Michelin Star Chef | Beluga Loves You
Lluritu | Recommended by Jorane Cuppen | Bearleader in Gastronomy
Where to eat when in Barcelona? These food experts give you some of their favourite restaurants, from the Ramblas to the Gothic Quarter.
Where to dine
MEDIA MANGA
Contemporary gastrobar located just a short walk from Passeig de Sant Joan. It is the casual sister restaurant to the acclaimed, upscale dining spot Mont Bar (which sits right next door).
ALKIMIA
Located in the Eixample district of Barcelona, with Chef Jordi Vilà at the helm. Located on the first floor of a historical building, it offers a creative approach to modern Catalan gastronomy.
BAR BRUTAL
Located in the El Born neighborhood of Barcelona, and famous for its wines. Expect creative contemporary Italian- and Catalan-influenced small plates.
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ESTIMAR
An intimate, informal restaurant that is somewhat tucked away. It's been praised for its passion for fish and has been run by the Gotanegra family since 1895. Chef Rafa Zafra has a track record with the brothers Adrià.
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ÀBAC
Chef Jordi Cruz raises technical skill, creativity, and gastronomic perfection to the highest level. His dishes tell stories that are complex yet understandable.
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MONT BAR
This is so much more than a bar; it’s a Spanish style gastrobar. They only serve fresh, local, organic products, often from their farm in the small village of Mont in the Pyrenees.
LA VINYA DEL SENYOR
A vinoteca located in the historic El Born/La Ribera neighborhood. Since its opening in the late 1990s, it is a popular spot. Not only because of their great wine list, but also for their excellent quality tapas. There is a small garden, which is often packed, but try to get a spot here for the great view of the gorgeous 14th-century Gothic basilica, Santa Maria del Mar.
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LLURITU
This charming dining room with an Andalusian flair, is located in a quiet street in the Gràcia neighborhood. Highly recommended items include the dried octopus (polp sec), pan-seared bay scallops (zamburiñas), and fresh razor clams. They have multiple branches in the city.
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COMPARTIR
By Chefs Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch, and Mateu Casañas—the legendary trio behind the world-renowned, multi-Michelin-starred Disfrutar—alongside executive chef Nil Dulcet. You can choose to dine completely à la carte, or opt for a comprehensive chef’s tasting menu. This is the more casual concept of the chefs. A nice thing to know is that you can order the famous doughnut with kaviar from Disfrutar!
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CAL PEP BCN
One of the city's most iconic tapas bars since 1987. Fun to look at the waiters running around. Go for the pure Catalan tapas like tortilla, clams, tuna tartare, and pork/fois gras sausages.
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BAR MUT
An intimate gastrobar located in the Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona. Known for its twist on classic Spanish dining, because it serves tapas, but feels like a Parisian-bistro.
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DISFRUTAR
Three chefs with great ideas. Experimental tasting menus emphasise Mediterranean seafood in an upscale dining room.
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MERCADO DE LA BOQUERIA
The Mercat de la Boqueria, Spain's largest fresh food market, is located on the Rambla de Sant Josep.
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CIUDAD CONDAL
With lots of wood and waiters dressed like naval officers, this place evokes the aesthetics of an elegant German brewery. Have a beer with a friend or something to eat during the day while reading the newspaper.
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