Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is renowned for its vibrant food scene. From traditional Spanish dishes to international cuisines, the city offers a plethora of dining options. To help you navigate Barcelona’s culinary landscape, we have curated a list of must-try restaurants that will leave your taste buds craving for more!
1. Can Solé
Barceloeta welcomes you to the best seafood restaurant known as Can Solé restaurant. This restaurant is one of the oldest eating establishments in town having been started in 1903 and is operated by the family of the owner as a restaurant specializing in fresh fishes and splendid cuisine. Taste their speciality Suquet de Peix which is fish stew and is a real feast for the eyes, nose, tongue and more.
- Tickets
Tickets are perfect for you if you want a creative and fun gastronomic experience. This restaurant by a Michelin star chef, Albert Adrià is a creative, tongue-in-cheek take on the Spanish tapas bar. Allow your tongue to be set aback by their dish deconstruction that you can experience the essence of liquid olives and liquid praline.
- El Xampanyet
Well, I say that no one should leave Barcelona without trying the local custom of having vermouth and tapas. El Xampanyet is a relatively new tapas bar with a great location in the bohemian district of El Born. Indulge on their tasty anchovies, Iberian ham and not to forget a glass of their homemade cava; Xampanyet.
- Disfrutar
Experience a taste adventure at Disfrutar, where imagination and passion are the order of the day; the restaurant earned its three Michelin stars. The chefs, five of them all trained at elBulli at some point, have fun creating dishes that are anything but traditional. Try their tasting menu and you will be surprised by how they can pound your taste buds in that short time.
- Bar Mut
Bar Mut is located at the sheltered area of Eixample, and it has a small and intimate ambiance. Enjoy uncomplicated preparation and great ingredients that are sourced locally and in season. It is important to order their Galician beef and they have a variety of fresh oysters.
- Sant Pau
For an ultimate gourmet experience go to Sant Pau is a three Michelin star restaurant in Sant Pol de Mar near Barcelona. Carme Ruscalleda knows Mediterranean cuisine well and serves refined and beautifully designed dishes. The tasting menu at Sant Pau is a very special journey that will leave you with the sweet taste of nothing else.
- Chök
Hey food lovers, especially the sweet tooth people! It is indeed a blessing for those guilty of having sweet teeth, Chök is known to be a place up in heavens. Taste their doughnuts and other baked goodies made with Matcha, Oreo, and Salted Caramel flavored toppings among others. This is perfect for every single person who has a craving for anything sweet or has a high level of carbohydrate tolerance.
- Bar Cañete
Bar Cañete gives diners the feel that they are inside a Catalan kitchen as it introduces authentic Catalan food to the dining table. This old school classic Spanish taverna can be found in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona and has a wide range of dishes which are found on their menu. They even have famous items such as patatas bravas and beautifully cooked grilled octopus, all very Catalan.
- Cera 23
But if you are in the mood of some Latin American tunes, then Cera 23 is where to go. This restaurant is a modern restaurant for Colombian food fan. Try our range of Arepas, Empanadas and juicy Meat dishes – all this in the colourful ambience of Barcelona’s Raval district.
- Bar del Pla
Learn about typical Catalan Food at Bar del Pla, a typical Tapa’s bar situated in El Raval. This is a local’s place for real Spanish food where you can find over 20 tapas on the menu including the tortilla, which is an omelette to the more exotic Ibérican cheeks that are to die for. Feel the atmosphere and taste the Catalonian spirit of Barcelona, wherever you are.
Conclusion
Barcelona is an extraordinary food and these restaurants are only a small part of the complete view about this city. While there are many great places to eat in Barcelona ranging from typical bar-snack food to the finest three star Michelin restaurants. Hence, if you are all ready for a gastronomic journey, let’s take a tour through the streets of Barcelona.