Unless you intend to travel to Barcelona to explore other tourist attractions the above mentioned activities are some of the must do activities in the city most especially eating tapas. TAPAS : It is food portions which are usually in portions of appetizers or snacks, and which makes it possible for individuals to order for several dishes and share. To help you navigate the numerous options available, here is a list of the top 10 tapas restaurants in Barcelona:

1. Tickets

Tickets is one of the most popular tapas bar which is run by the famed Spanish chef named Albert Adrià. From an organisational perspective, the restaurant chose a fun and innovative concept of tapas with elements of performance arts. Definitely order their liquid olives, as for the desserts look for something unique and unusual.

2. Bar del Pla

Bar del Pla is a small friendly bar that specializes in tapas, more precisely in Catalan tapas. The menu includes probably the most famous tapas like patatas bravas, pulpo a la gallega – grilled octopus, and aljibes – anchovies. A glass of vermouth is considerately served with the food, so if you want to be more Italian, then go ahead and order it.

3. El Quim de la Boqueria

Located right in the center of the Boqueria Market, Quim de la Boqueria is a very lively restaurant with special emphasis on seafood tapas. One special dish of the restaurant is fried eggs withbirth squid which is one of the examples of traditional and simple Catalan food.

4. Bormuth

Bormuth is a modern looking tapas bar situated in gothic area of Barcelona. It has a extensive list of ‘tapas’ ranging from traditional to modern, and highlighting on New England products. Their Iberian ham croquettes and grilled prawns are something you should not to be missed.

5. Quimet & Quimet

Quimet & Quimet is a family business with a small bar stocking over 150 different varieties of montaditos which are miniature sandwiches garnished with toppings . Our bar also stocks a selection of fine crafted wines and vermouth to match your food selection.

6. Cervecería Catalana

Cervecería Catalana is a modern establishment where people go to enjoy traditional tapas very frequently at all times. Tapas is also on the menu, classic and the option to include more contemporary choices for the dish such as patatas bravas. Expect a bit of a crowd since it is open until late evening – get there early, or be ready to stand in the queue.

7. La Cova Fumada

La Cova Fumada is a vegetarian restaurant that is mostly known for being somewhat out of the way in Barceloneta. This is a small tavern which claim to fame is that they originated this popular Catalan dish known as ‘Bomba’. The bomba is a fritter of mashed potatoes stuffed with meat and accompanies with spicy sauce.

8. Tapas 24

Tapas 24 is a modern tapa bar opened by globally acclaimed chef Carles Abellan. The menu consists of create and fun twists of traditional tapas recipes. Do not miss their Bikini sandwich which is the Iberian ham/cheese sandwich with truffle.

9. Can Paixano

The aforesaid Can Paixano or “La Xampanyeria,” well-known tapas bar for the cheapest cava and delectable tapas of the coastal town. It’s a bar with active concepts to dining and always good for a toast or a glass of champagne. Recommended foods are the maintain’s pork sandwiches and fried potatoes with bravas sauce.

10. Bar Mut

Bar Mut is fine dining restaurant specialised in serving Spanish tapas. The menu itself is based on the use of only fresh and high-quality products and exciting tastes. One should not leave without grabbing the seasonal plates because they change with the occasion to accommodate the nectar of such occasions.

These top 10 tapas restaurants in Barcelona cover, from the classic to the modern so that every traveler will sure to have something to meet their preferences. For a foodexplorer or even a daring food tourist, a trip to Barcelona would be incomplete if the Spanish phenomenon of ‘tapas’ is not sampled in an-depth manner.