Barcelona is one of the most lively cities in the world and is most famous for its outstanding gastronomic industry. Due to the multiplied number of restaurants in the city, it can be challenging for the tourist to select the right area of the city to enjoy the tasty meal.

1. El Born

El Born is one of the newest districts of Barcelona famous for rather bohemian and homely atmosphere and numerous gastronomy facilities. There are many established tapas bars, fish restaurants and other eating places of an international standard. The layout of city is given by narrow streets so you can find some of the restaurants that serve delicious meals by chance.

Notable Restaurants in El Born:

Cal Pep: This is an aliote tapas bar famous for their raw seafood and the high energy of the place.

Els Quatre Gats: This famous eatery, famed for classic artists, including Picasso, also provides an experience of the restaurant’s sophisticated design that reflects the architectural style of modernism quite vividly.

La Vinya del Senyor: Located facing the historic and majestic Santa Maria del Mar church this wine bar has an extraordinary wine list and great tiny plates.

2. Gracia

Gracia is an area that looks like a street, the district has a bohemian atmosphere and beautiful plazas. it has numerous eating places that offer both cookery of Catalonia and other parts of the world.

Notable Restaurants in Gracia:

Bodega Biarritz 1881: A stands for ‘Traditional bodega which serves multiple types of tapas wines located in a small area of the restaurant.

Café de la Princesa: This is a dynamic restaurant that offers Mediterranean food with a contemporary preparation in an oriented environment.

Botafumeiro: Being a sea-food restaurant this well-known restaurant is really popular among the people who like fish and other sea animals.

3. Barceloneta

Barceloneta is the beach area, so it is only logical for them to prepare and offer fresh sea food dishes and of course beautiful sea views. This neighbourhood has become popular lately due to its seafood eateries and beach bar outlets known as chiringuitos.

Notable Restaurants in Barceloneta:

Can Solé: This restaurant has been in business since 1903 and serves seafood in the premise and has an old world look.

La Cova Fumada: Very popular with locating the famous dish called “bomba”, this restaurant is a small family business that prepares authentic traditional Catalan dishes.

El Vaso de Oro: A place where people like to go for wine and tapas with a vast choice of beers on offer.

4. Eixample

Eixample is one of the central neighborhoods of Barcelona characterized by the city blocks and the presence of new Goth style architecture. This area has a wide and varied choice of eating places, including some of the best exclusive restaurants and cafes rated Michelin stars as well as many, many more.

Notable Restaurants in Eixample:

Disfrutar: Gastronomic restaurant that is included in the Michelin guide and has three stars; offers Mediterranean cuisine in its distinctive, featuring theatrical performances.

Bodega 1900: This tapas bar is operated by two Adria brothers and serves Spanish food in Catalan with a twist of modernity.

La Pedrera de Ca la Maria: This restaurant situated in an elegant building in the modernist style with brick and concrete walls refers to modern Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine.

Again, do not think that all these are the only places in Barcelona that have splendid restaurants. Visiting different areas will definitely offer you great chance to taste many different meals and get the best of the city in terms of the cuisine.

When it comes to food there’s something for everyone; from Spanish and especially Catalan, more creative new world, or food from all over the world. Therefore, do not hesitate and start a culinary expedition in one of the culinary centers of Europe!