Barcelona, the lively capital of Catalonia in Spain, is an excellent example of multiple extravagant cuisines of the whole world. Whether you are a lover of Spanish tapas or mediterranean food or worldwide cuisine, there is good news for you in Barcelona. In this article, we will give the reader an insight into some of the places very much worth trying in terms of eating out in Barcelona.

1. Tickets

Tickets is one of the Alberto Adrià’s restaurants, a world-known master of culinary. Tickets has rather liberal and entertaining tapas where you can taste dishes based on Spanish and, especially, Catalan traditions. You should ensure you book a table because this place is quite popular, and most of the times the restaurant gets fully booked.

2. Cinc Sentits

Cinc Sentits is one restaurant that provides a fine dining restaurant experience but with an over the top concept. This restaurant with Michelin star offer contemporary Catalan dishes which are prepared using fresh and seasonal products. Cinc Sentits offers a tasting menu and different seasons mean different dishes will be proposed.

3. El Xampanyet

For a more relaxed food and drinks experience visit El Xampanyet. It was opened in 1929 earlier ago as a traditional tapas bar and still offers some of the best tapas available in the city. Try not to leave without ordering their “pan con tomate”, and “bomba” which is potatoes and meat balls. This place is quite popular and that means that it is always likely to be very busy.

4. Bodega 1900

The cocktail list features many options, but if you’re a vermouth fan Bodega 1900 is a place you’ll love. This fabulous bar also belongs to Albert Adrià and serves only vermouth-based cocktails and such classic Spanish appetizers as olives, peppers or potato chips. Relax and listen to the great music and enjoy their food ‘Patatas bravas’ and ‘Croquetas.’

5. Bar Mut

Bar Mut in Barcelona is a quite discreet and, at the same time, popular place among both tourists and citizens. Specialized in the seafood the restaurant provides contemporary interpretations of conventional dishes and offers rather homelike conditions for a dining experience. Its express wine list offers many different wines and suits the menu perfectly, which makes the place a wine lover’s dream.

6. Dos Palillos

Located in El Raval – one of the most interesting areas of Barcelona – Dos Palillos proposes Asian-Spanish cuisine. This Gordelta receives training from a Michelin-starred chef, Albert Raurich, who was recently employed by El Bulli restaurant. Check out their Asian fusion tapas and expect quite an astonishing taste experience.

7. Can Culleretes

Founded in 1786, Can Culleretes is undoubtedly one of the oldest restaurant still in business in Barcelona. This is an old establishment where visitors can taste the popular dishes of Catalonia – in an atmosphere of anonymity and classics. Nevertheless, you shouldn’t fail to order ‘canelons’, which is pasta tubes with minced meat and covered with cheese and milk sauce.

8. Barceloneta Sangria Bar

Sangria is one of Spain’s most popular and famous drinks, so I decided that every tourist definitely needs to taste something like that in Barcelona. Go to the Sangria Bar in Barceloneta district to taste the traditional and non traditional topped and innovative examples of sangria. You can accompany your drink with some quality fish meals for the best feeling.

Conclusion

Barcelona eating culture is rich and diverse as can be expected form a city with several international flavors. If they are in the mood for a luxury restaurant dining or a place to have tapas Barcelona has it all. From local Catalan and Spanish courses to more creative fusion delights, visitors should not have a problem finding something they like in the city. Be sure to try these great places known as the best restaurants while visiting Barcelona for a proper taste of Spanish cuisine.