Barri Gòtic or the Gothic Quarter is amongst the most famous areas in Barcelona, Spain. It has long perpendicular streets; historical buildings, and interesting atmosphere that immediately becomes a tourist trap for the locals and foreigners. However, the Gothic Quarter is also culturally diverse and features every type of restaurant one could imagine serving delicious food from all over the world. In this guide, I will provide the information on some of the great Gothic Quarter restaurants for all types of people and wallets.

1. Can Culleretes

Can Culleretes restaurant is recognized as the oldest eating place in Barcelona; it was opened at 1786 . Anyone who visits this place will surely find themselves immersed in a period setting as it boasts of a very old school setting and traditional Catalan food. Try their delights such as escudella i carn d’olla; a stew dishes made up of meat and vegetables or suquet de peix; a fish stew dish. Make sure also to order rozy, crispy paella a delicacies you wouldn’t want to miss out on.

2. El Xampanyet

If you are in search of exciting and actual true to life tapas bar then El Xampanyet is well worth a visit. This restaurant is rather popular venue offering exquisite tapas and rather lively energy. With highly recommended dishes as patatas bravas, crispy jamon croquettes and freshly grilled prawns. Drink it with their branded house cava; this is a type of sparkling wine that goes well with the tastes produced by tapas.

3. La Fonda

Sear and stylish but rooted, La Fonda is a bright gas of Cotrn in Catalan cooking. Based on the ancient architecture, this restaurant is placed in a yard and offers not only the pleasant interior design but also magnificent tastes. Begin your food escapade with this restaurant through their specialty, the steak tartare or the spinach and ricotta ravioli. For the main course, you may opt for the juicy lamb shoulder or the Catalan cod. End the meal with the much raved about crema catalana, a custard like dessert similar to crème brûlée.

4. Sensi Tapas

Sensi Tapas is one of the best-kept secrets in the Gothic Quarter bar area. This cozy eatery is centered on presenting creative and tasty Pinxtos from freshly sourced local produce. Whether it is seafood or vegetarian dishes, Sensi Tapas cover every tasty meal you can think of. Do try their specialities like the crispy squid with wasabi mayo or the burrata cheese with tomato chutney. Friendly and polite waiters, comfortable and homelike atmosphere, – all this makes it very initiative to taste something new.

5. El Quim de la Boqueria

Whenever you are a lover of quality food and noisy markets, then Quim de la Boqueria is for you. Sitting right in the Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria this is a fruit, vegetable and everything in between shop turned restaurant that serves really tasty meals with the produce bought directly from the nearby market. Beginners may order their famous fried eggs with baby squid, while the rice dish called bomba with Iberian pork. P.S. While there will be queues, it will be so worth the wait time.

Conclusion

Catalonia’s Gothic Quarter is a historic district in Barcelona that brings you history, culture, architecture, and.…. FOOD! Fast food, traditional local fares, modern creative tapas and the more global meals can be found in this electric community. Nowhere does this show more plainly than in the restaurants of the Gothic Quarter, detailed in this guide. Well here is your chance to come with an appetite and start discovering the wealth of food available to you right in the centre of Barcelona!