Guidebook for Barcelona
Food Scene
Catalan seafood, super reasonable prices. Go with a small group for lots of sharing, or get the more than decent menu del día.
8 recommandé par les habitants
La Caleta de Gràcia
121 Carrer del Torrent de l'OllaCatalan seafood, super reasonable prices. Go with a small group for lots of sharing, or get the more than decent menu del día.
Amrit
18 Carrer de VerdiInexpensive, good quality Syrian.
Fantastic Mexican, for those who miss jalapeños and micheladas. Not cheap but won’t break the bank either.
31 recommandé par les habitants
Cantina machito
47B Carrer de TorrijosFantastic Mexican, for those who miss jalapeños and micheladas. Not cheap but won’t break the bank either.
Top-notch Thai, really cute colorful place, big portions.
44 recommandé par les habitants
El Petit Bangkok
29 Carrer de ValliranaTop-notch Thai, really cute colorful place, big portions.
Pastries and cakes galore, excellent cappuccino
44 recommandé par les habitants
Mama's Organic Kitchen & Cafe
26 Carrer de TorrijosPastries and cakes galore, excellent cappuccino
The cutest tapas place you ever did see. Exceptional. Get the eggs with black sausage - trust me.
51 recommandé par les habitants
Betlem - Miscel·lània Gastronòmica
70 Carrer de GironaThe cutest tapas place you ever did see. Exceptional. Get the eggs with black sausage - trust me.
Sweet hidden funky spot deep in Raval owned by three sisters from Bierzo. Small, well-crafted menu. To begin a fun night out. Make a reservation online before, especially on the weekends.
81 recommandé par les habitants
Las Fernández (Bar - Restaurante)
11 Carrer de les CarretesSweet hidden funky spot deep in Raval owned by three sisters from Bierzo. Small, well-crafted menu. To begin a fun night out. Make a reservation online before, especially on the weekends.
Take your pick of the freshest seafood possible and watch it be grilled before your eyes. Accompany with cold white wine. Yes.
339 recommandé par les habitants
La Paradeta
7 Carrer ComercialTake your pick of the freshest seafood possible and watch it be grilled before your eyes. Accompany with cold white wine. Yes.
Fluorescent lights, waxy paper napkins, grumpy waiters, and inexplicably marvelous cheap seafood. As local as it gets in La Barceloneta.
79 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurant Montolio Can Maño
12 Carrer del BaluardFluorescent lights, waxy paper napkins, grumpy waiters, and inexplicably marvelous cheap seafood. As local as it gets in La Barceloneta.
Goodies from the sea at very reasonable prices. Awesome little terrace hidden in the back. Try the ensalada de ventresca - they make it themselves.
78 recommandé par les habitants
Bar Bitacora
1 Carrer de BalboaGoodies from the sea at very reasonable prices. Awesome little terrace hidden in the back. Try the ensalada de ventresca - they make it themselves.
If you can only choose one place to go have a Catalan dining experience, make it this one. Set in an old mansion totally refashioned with tons of lights and wine and cheese everywhere. Make a rez.
91 recommandé par les habitants
Can Recasens
102 Rambla del PoblenouIf you can only choose one place to go have a Catalan dining experience, make it this one. Set in an old mansion totally refashioned with tons of lights and wine and cheese everywhere. Make a rez.
Super duper Catalan. The olives will blow you away. So will the pig’s foot, if you dare to order it - it won dish of the year at some point for good reason.
31 recommandé par les habitants
Senyor Parellada
37 Carrer de l'ArgenteriaSuper duper Catalan. The olives will blow you away. So will the pig’s foot, if you dare to order it - it won dish of the year at some point for good reason.
This place is gorgeous, and the tasting menu plus wine will end up around 100E/person. The pairings are ultra-inspired, waitstaff out of this world, and the dishes outdo themselves one after another.
Osmosis
100 Carrer d'AribauThis place is gorgeous, and the tasting menu plus wine will end up around 100E/person. The pairings are ultra-inspired, waitstaff out of this world, and the dishes outdo themselves one after another.
Asian fusion, one Michelin star, disciples of El Bulli. Tricky to get a rez if you don’t call at least a week in advance - BUT you can pop into the bar in front and try a dish from their tasting menu.
76 recommandé par les habitants
Dos Palillos
9 Carrer d'ElisabetsAsian fusion, one Michelin star, disciples of El Bulli. Tricky to get a rez if you don’t call at least a week in advance - BUT you can pop into the bar in front and try a dish from their tasting menu.
Unbelievably fresh seafood next to the Mediterranean. What more could you ask for?
10 recommandé par les habitants
Xup Xup Restaurant
s/n Passeig Marítim de la BarcelonetaUnbelievably fresh seafood next to the Mediterranean. What more could you ask for?
Drinks & Nightlife
Tapas with a twist, amazingly friendly service. I think I’ve eaten the entire menu.
39 recommandé par les habitants
La Xula Taperia
18 Carrer de la Mare de Déu dels DesemparatsTapas with a twist, amazingly friendly service. I think I’ve eaten the entire menu.
As hipster as it gets in Gracia. Love it. Calm, dark, and moody with great music for kicking it late-night.
44 recommandé par les habitants
Bar Virreina
1 Plaça de la VirreinaAs hipster as it gets in Gracia. Love it. Calm, dark, and moody with great music for kicking it late-night.
The terrace to end all terraces. Sublime people watching. I think they make nibbles too.
44 recommandé par les habitants
Bar Virreina
1 Plaça de la VirreinaThe terrace to end all terraces. Sublime people watching. I think they make nibbles too.
Plaza de Sol bars in general are perfect for low-key hanging out in the neighborhood. This one has great cheap tapas to boot.
39 recommandé par les habitants
Sol Soler
21 Plaça del SolPlaza de Sol bars in general are perfect for low-key hanging out in the neighborhood. This one has great cheap tapas to boot.
Everything Else
Calm, cozy bar good for early evening wine or late night G&Ts
25 recommandé par les habitants
ELEPHANTA | Gin Bar Cocteleria Barcelona
37 Carrer del Torrent d'En VidaletCalm, cozy bar good for early evening wine or late night G&Ts