Introduction

Barcelona is a very vivid city, which is famous for its diverse cuisine tenets. It might be difficult to locate vegetarian meals in a city that specializes in seafood and meats but this isn’t the case with Barcelona. This article covers traditional Catalan dishes as well as the more popular international cuisines – something that absolutely everybody can delight themselves with. Below we present some great places where you can try vegetarian meals in Barcelona.

1. Traditional Catalan Dishes

Catalan cuisine is deeply rooted in traditional Mediterranean ingredients, and even though many dishes contain meat or fish, there are some options suitable for vegetarians:

Escalivada

This dish is made by roasting vegetables such as the eggplant, peppers, and the onions in the oven then decanting them into a dish and dribbling olive oil on the top before leaving them to cool to room temperature. As a vegetarian, it’s quite a tasty and fairly accommodating dish.

Pan con Tomate

One of the most basic forms of cooking with tomatoes, by placing the tomatoes directly on toasted bread, rubbing with garlic and pouring olive oil on top. This is quite a favorite, which people consume as a tapa or as an appetizer.

Xató

Xató is popular Catalan preparation and is used for a salad that is made with seasoned endive, romesco sauce and olives. For vegetarian lovers, it is an opportunity to taste something special and rather original, which is especially important for those that happen to be in a certain region of the country.

2. Tapas and Small Plates

Barcelona has great tapas bars and most of the tapas are as luck would have it, friendly to the vegetarian palate. Here are a few must-try options:

Pimientos de Padrón

These small green peppers are normally fried and garnished with sea salt. The majority of them are not very hot, however, once in a while you will come across a hot one, so they are interesting to eat together.

Patatas Bravas

One of the favorite, which actually is a dish of fried potatoes accompanied by a spicy sauce made of tomatoes (brava sauce) and garlic mayonnaise (aioli). This is a traditional tapa that vegetarian tourists should not leave without tasting.

Tortilla Espagnola is known as Spanish Omelette.

It is a really thick omelet of potato, onion and eggs which makes up the Spanish tortillas commonly consumed in Barcelona. While it is a humble dish, it can be served as a appetizer or as a main meal with enough rice It is vegetarian friendly.

3. International Vegetarian food

Besides traditional Spanish and catalonian meals, numerous intercontinental vegetarian dishes are available in the majority of the eating places in Barcelona. Here are a few popular choices:

Mexican: La Rosa Mexicano

If you have the need for Mexican food then La Rosa Mexicano is the place to go for vegetarians, we have veggie tacos, enchiladas and guacamole. They also try to provide vegans to satisfy their dietary needs of the clients with restricted diets.

Indian: Veg World India

For genuine Indian taste buds, Veg World India is the best restaurant in Barcleona Spain. It has lots of vegetarian curries, samosas as well as vegetable dishes and of course naan bread. I came across their yummy spicy besan laddu, hot and delicious masala if I’m not mistaken.

Italian: Gazzo Pizza

Gazzo Pizza is a pizzeria in Barcelona that is visitors with wonderful wood fire pizzas that are 100% Vegetarian friendly. The most interesting options for the vegetable toppings are available and the crust is very thin and crunchy.

4. Vegetarian-Friendly Markets

Barcelona is home to several markets where you can find an abundance of fresh produce, ingredients, and vegetarian-friendly options:

La Boqueria

Said to guard the gothic quarter, La Boqueria is Barcelona’s largest and most popular food market situated on La Rambla. This store specifically provides new fruits and vegetables, cheese, bread and even so, tasty vegetarian meals.

Mercat de Sant Antoni

It is a local market, which is a nice opportunity to find fresh products, fruits, and vegetables colored, bread, specialties of region and many others.

Mercat de la Concepció

One of Barcelona’s latest unique markets identified by beautiful modernist architecture is this market. Here you can pick up veggies, fruits, local specialties and lots of products for vegetarian cooking.

Conclusion

As a vegetarian, it is a frequent concern whether there is enough delicious food to eat during your trip to Barcelona or not. Before visiting the city get ready to be amazed by the local’s culinary offer as well as by traditions like eating the typical Catalan dishes, tapas and raciones, international food, and of course fresh food sold in the Catalan markets. It is vital not to stick to one area, get to know the locals, and finally try vegetarian dishes. No doubt, you will have Good Time enjoying your gastronomic trip in Barcelona!