Introduction

Today we bring you to Gothic Quarter, a picture perfect town in Barcelona with slender streets, medieval structures and outstanding fine dining restaurants. In this blog post, we will provide you with the comprehensive guide of the restaurants in the Gothic Quarter, so you could leave the place full and happy.

Nou Cullerai dels Vells carrer d’en Roca

Our food trip begins at Nou Cullerai dels Vells located at Carrer d’en Roca which is a pretty interesting place. A real Catalan restaurant, it serves hot soups, delicious pasta and pizza, fish, meat as well as other popular Mediterranean dishes. Starting with their rich seafood paella, tender to the bone grilled meats, there is plenty to choose from for the most diverse palates. Order the Crema Catalana for dessert because it’s their classic meal-enders’ that originates from Catalonia.

Els Quatre Gats (Carrer de Montsió)

The second on our list is Quatre Gats that is a restaurant initially established in 1897 and frequented by artists and intellectuals. Els Quatre Gats opened in Carrer de Montsió offers everything from the modernista architecture to the regional Catalan cuisine. Try their signature dish the roasted piglet or just go straight for their fish stew Catalan style. Regarding the art lovers, do not fail to notice beautiful collection of pictures painted and interpolated on the walls of the restaurant.

It has been identified that Culleretes in Carrer d’en Quintana locationManager of the images can be traced back to.

If you wonder what restaurant has a history as thick as old wine, check out Can Culleretes at Carrer d’en Quintana. Originally founded in 1786, it is the oldest restaurant of Barcelona and it is providing visitors and inhabitants with authentic Catalan dishes for more than two centuries. It is a completely rustic eatery with a rather old atmosphere that a visitor can experience right after entering Can Culleretes. They have their traditional escudella i carn d’olla, a meat and vegetables steam ingot meal that must taste heavenly, and the exteremely delicious and popular seafood stew, the suquet de peix.

Les Quinze Nits (Plaça Reial)

Situated in lively Plaça Reial, Les Quinze Nits accommodates people with its vibrant atmosphere for the guests and quite as diverse non-meat options for the gastronomes. If interested in the conventional Catalan dishes, continental dishes, or just a good burger, then this restaurant is for you. Being one of the well-known places among locals and any foreign visitors who might be around the area, it might be wise to get there early or if you do not want to wait for long to be served, then you should book a table in advance. Complete your meal with the famous creamy cheesecake which is very tasty and preferred by many patrons.

El Xampanyet – Carrer de Montcada

But what kind of trip to Barcelona could it be without fully immersing oneself in a classic Spanish food experience such as that of tapas nearby which El Xampanyet offers in great abundance. Situated on Carrer de Montcada, it serves traditional Spanish tapas, and has an amazingly energetic feel. Try Spanish classics such as patatas bravas, Spain’s famous tortilla española, and the ever so famous tomato rubbed bread with cured pork. This is more enhanced for consumption by coupling it with the deserved Spanish sparkling cava.

Conclusion

There is a large offer of restaurants in the Barcelona Gothic Quarter of all types that tend to embrace the Gothic feel and the Catalan and international cuisine. It goes from the real Catalan cuisine to gourmet specialties cooked in the most diverse ways. If you are looking for a restaurant that has a gothic feel to it or a next-gen Spanish tapas bar with rustic finish, then the oldest part of the city is your best shot. So there you have it, get ready with your stomachs and get a map to the Gothic Quarter to start what will be a great dining journey.