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Our team of local experts has hand-picked the best restaurants in Barcelona. You will find the best restaurants and places to eat in Barcelona, suitable for all different budgets. Enjoy local gastronomy!
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Best Restaurants in the Gothic quarter in Barcelona
La Dentellière restaurant – great paella in the Gothic district of Barcelona
Housed inside a XVIII century old building in the Gótico neighborhood in Barcelona, La Dentellière contemporary style mediterranean dishes. The restaurant works only with fresh sesonal ingredientes purchased form local farmers. They specialize in catalonian style spanish cuisine, so if thats what you are looking for, La Dentellière is a great option.
8.8/10
La Plassohla restaurant – quality tapas in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter
La Plassohla is located within the beautiful, 5-star Ohla Hotel located on Laietana street. The gastro bar is encased in glass and looks out onto the busy street. The restaurant also features a terrace from which to enjoy your meal if you so choose. The ambiance is informal and the menu, filled with tapas and “raciones” is meant to be experienced with friends or colleagues. Chef Romain Fornell (also head chef of Caelis located on the first floor), wants to offer the public an affordable fine dining experience in a more informal ambiance.
8.8/10
Location of La Plassohla
La Plassohla is right of Via Layetana, one of the main arteries of Barcelona. The restaurant is located within the 5-star Ohla Hotel and is within walking distance from a bunch of the cities top attractions. You can easily get to the famous Ciutadella Park, the charming Santa Caterina market, and Plaza Cataluña.
If you want to get there on public transportation, the nearest metro station is the Urquinaona station just minutes away.
Menu of La Plassohla
On the ground floor of the Ohla Hotel, you will find a sleek gastro bar that looks out onto the hustle and bustle of Barcelona, in the heart of the famous Gòtic quarter. La Plassohla feels informal and elegant at the same time and offers great tapas and rations at reasonable prices.
Chef Romain Fornell runs the kitchen at La Plassohla and has put together a menu of crowd-pleasing, traditional Spanish dishes. You will find croquettes, pork cheek with apple and nuts, octopus with black hummus and sobrasada oil and duck confit with quinoa.
Value for money – La Plassohla
La Plassohla is on the expensive side. Prices can range from 30€ – 60€per person, so you can definitely find more inexpensive options in the city, but keep in mind that the restaurant enjoys a wonderful ambiance, a privileged location and serves up some very tasty dishes.
Best Restaurants near Plaça Catalunya
Contempo by Eboca Restaurant- quality catalan food near Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona
Contempo is part of the Eboca group, is located inside the Hotel Catalonia Plaza Catalunya, in the Eixample neighborhood in central Barcelona. They offer a selection of traditional Spanish dishes made with care and elegantly presented. Contempo is an especially good option if you are planning a business dinner.
8.9/10
Location of Contempo by Eboca
Contempo enjoys an amazing location deep in the heart of Barcelona’s downtown. It is just minutes from Plaza Cataluña, the famous Ramblas, and the picturesque Boquería market. If you are looking for some great traditional Catalonian cuisine, without having to leave the center of Barcelona, this might be the place for you.
The restaurant is also located near the Universitat metro station if you were planning on getting there on public transport.
Menu of Contempo by Eboca
The restaurant offers creative, updated versions of traditional Catalonian dishes. Chef Josep Jorba is in charge of the kitchen at Contempo and puts his own personal touch on the menu.
The menu changes slightly from week to week depending on the seasonal ingredients that are available at the market that week and the chef’s creativity. What you will always find are dishes like Eggplant hummus, Artichokes from El Prat
sautéed with prawns and sausage from Perol and leg of lamb with apple puree and sauteed vegetables
Value for money – Contempo by Eboca
If you are looking for traditional Catalan cooking in the center of Barcelona, this is a great option. Contempo uses the highest quality ingredients available, and at an average of 25€ per person, you can’t ask for much more value for your money.
Casa Dario- Excellent Galician restaurant near Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona
Casa Darío is a very well-known and traditional Spanish seafood restaurant in the Eixample neighborhood in Barcelona, very close to Plaçca Catalunya. The restaurant has been in business since 1968 serving a mix of traditional Catalonian and Galician dishes. They offer an extensive wine menu as well and you will find in its famous albariño grape wines from the Galicia Rias Baixas area.
8.9/10
Location of Casa Darío
Casa Daríuao is located in the well-known Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona. The restaurant is located in the heart of Barcelona’s downtown area.
It is relatively close to the Egyptian Museum of Barcelona and within walking distance from the famous Ramblas. Also nearby you will find the spectacular Contemporary Art Museum of Barcelona.
If you were thinking of taking public transportation, the nearest metro station is the Universitat station, just minutes away.
Menu of Casa Darío
Casa Darío is well-known for its exquisite seafood served in an elegant and classic atmosphere, which since 1968 offers its guests the best gastronomic products from Galicia and Catalonia.
The restaurant specialized in Galician cuisine, from northern Spain, and uses some of the best and freshest seafood and meat in the city. It also has an extraordinary wine list.
Value for money – Casa Darío
There are cheaper options in Barcelona, but if you want to enjoy some traditional Galician cuisine in downtown, this is probably the best option.
Virens – Fine dining in Gracia quarter in Barcelona
Línia is located within the luxurious Hotel Almanac in Barcelona. Línia is a Mediterranean style grill run by chefs Joan Lleixá (previously from Celler de Can Roca), Ferrán López (from Arts y Lasarte), and pastry chef Lucila Canero (from Takashi Ochiai), offering an all-around great experience from the beginning of the meal to the end. This restaurant offers a fantastic experience to enjoy fine dining in the Gracia quarter
8.9/10
Location of Virens
Virens is located right on the Gran Via of Barcelona, in the heart of the cities downtown. The restaurant is housed within the elegant Alamanac Hotel in the picturesque Gracia neighborhood of Barcelona.
It is close to many of the cities top attractions. You can easily get to the famous Plaza Cataluña, the spectacular Casa Batlló and the beautiful Palau de la Musica Catalana.
If you were thinking of taking public transportation, the nearest metro station is the Passeig de Grácia station just minutes away.
Menu of Virens
Virens offers a menu created to highlight a plethora of different vegetables, as well as a spectacular selection of rice dishes, and a variety of fresh organic meats and fish of the highest quality.
The dessert menu is also a force to be reckoned with. The desserts include a wide range of options, from the reinterpretation of classic sweets to the preparation of more radical recipes with fruits and vegetables.
Value for money – Virens
Virens offers great value for your money. The restaurant is ideally located in the center of town, the dining area is elegant and relaxing, and, as far as fine dining options go, Virens menu is very affordable.
Best Restaurants for tapas in Born district in Barcelona
Euskal Etxea Taberna – Quality basque gastronomy in the Born district
Just a short walk away from the Santa Maria del Mar church and the Barcelona Picasso museum we find Euskal Etxea Tavern. Euskal Etxea is a very traditional Basque restaurant. They offer a wide selection of Saint Sebastián style pinchos at the bar and all the classic Basque dishes you would expect. They also offer a wide variety of Basque wines and siders to choose from. This is one of the best options in Barcelona to enjoy gastronomy from the Spanish Basque country.
9/10
Location of Euskal Etxea
Located at less than 5 minutes walk from Picasso Museum in Barcelona, in the Born district. The Barcelona zoo is also near this restaurant, and also the Parc de la Ciutadella. The Santa Maria del Mar church is also very close to this pintxos, and tapas quality basque restaurant
Menu of Euskal Etxea
Euskal Etxea is a slice of the Basque Country in the center of Barcelona. The restaurant offers an extensive pintxo bar, which has become one of the most popular in Barcelona.
You will find all sorts of traditional Basque delicacies, which are served in the traditional manner: at the bar, buffet-style. You will find cider, an extensive wine menu, classic Basque dishes such as cod al pil-pil, wild fish in Donostia style, Tolosa brand and chistorra from Orio.
Value for money – Euskal Etxea
Euskal Etxea is on the more expensive side, but if you are looking to indulge in some delicious, traditional basque cuisine in Barcelona, there are no better options.
Casa Delfín- Paella and terrace in the Born quarter – Barcelona
Casa Delfín restaurant is located in the famous Born neighborhood in Barcelona. It is a traditional Catalán style restaurant that is over 100 years old. It’s traditionally decorated and is cozy, warm, and inviting. If there is one thing on the menú that is a must, it’s their “arroz caldoso” with lobster. If you are in the area and you are looking for a restaurant in the Born area with Catalonian cooking, this is the place for you.
9/10
Style of this restaurant
Casa Delfin is a good example of Catalan cuisine restaurant in Barcelona. The restaurant offers Mediterranean gastronomy and specialises in seasonal dishes. One of the good things about Casa Delfin is that its proximity to the Mercat del Born, one of the top food markets in Barcelona, is a guarantee for the fresheness and nature of the ingredients found at the restaurant. As a matter of fact, Casa Delfin was for many years opened 24 hours a day since it was the restaurant that served food to workers from the market when the Born market was the wholesale market of Barcelona.
At Casa Delfin you will be able to taste some typical dishes that make Catalan food stand out. Dishes like Escalivada or the Exqueisada de Bacalao make extensive use of fresh vegetables (Exqueisada adds cod to this equation). Other tradicional dishes include black rice, Esudella i carn d`olla (a stew served in winter time), botifarra sausage, anec amb perez (duck with pears) or cargols. At Casa Delfin you will be able to enjoy fantastic seafood paellas and excellent seafood dishes. We love the starters, with some of the most classical versions of traditional Catalan dishes served. You will also be able to enjoy octopus and some other “Spanish tapas classics”. As for wines, Catalan wines are well represented in the wine list. The wines from the different wine regions in Catalonia have evolved enormously in recent years.
As conclusion, an excellent restaurant with great decoration, a very elegant interior design, and a perfect location near the Born market, one of Barcelona´s main attractions.
Casa Delfin boasts a great terrace located in front of the main façade of the Born market.
Other tourist attractions near the Casa Delfin restaurant include the Barcelona Picasso museum and the park of La Ciutadella where you will find the Parlament of the Catalonian region.
L’Antic del Born- Tapas and friendly atmosphere in Barcelona
Located in the bubbling Born neighborhood in Barcelona, very close to the Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar and Picasso Museum, L’Antic del Born is a restaurant that is very well known for its extensive bar that serves up all manner of cocktails and has the restaurant’s own exclusive vermouth on tap, and for its delicious and creative selection of tapas. They also have live music on certain nights.
9/10
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B Lounge restaurant at Hotel Barceló Raval- Barcelona
Situated inside the Barceló Hotel – Raval B, the B Lounge is a modern, fusion-style restaurant in the center of Barcelona. The dishes have clear Asian, Arab and Mediterranean influences and the restaurant itself is sleek, modern, and elegant.
8.8/10
Location of B Lounge
The restaurant is located in the center of downtown Barcelona, just north of the Christopher Columbus statue (near the cities marina).
The restaurant is within walking distance from many of the cities main attractions. The closest “must visit” attraction to the restaurant is the amazing Boqueria market.
Menu of B Lounge
Located in the Barceló – Raval hotel, B Lounge offers a series of creative fusion dishes with plenty of foreign inspiration.
The menu contains various dishes that show clear Asian, Arab, and Mediterranean influences as well as a nice list of tapas and cocktails.
Value for money – B Lounge
You can find more inexpensive options in Barcelona. However, B Lounge’s particular menu of creative and delicious fusion tapas and dishes and its unique setting makes it a great option if you are in the area.
3 Focs restaurant – Excellent Catalan food near Casa Batlo and Casa Mila in Barcelona
3 Focs or 3 Fires is an elegant, dimly lit traditional Spanish restaurant that specializes in Catalonian-style dishes. The recipes are simple and straight forward allowing the ingredients to shine on their own. Et 3 Focs they like to say that they serve the best steaks in Barcelona, if you want to taste for yourself, you know where to go. A great option to eat near Casa Batló
8.8/10
Location of 3 Focs
3 Focs is located in the center of Barcelona, near many of the cities top attractions. Closest to the restaurant are the Egyptian Museum of Barcelona, the famous Ramblas, and the beautiful Contemporary Art Museum of Barcelona.
The restaurant is also located near the Passeig de Gàcia metro station if you were planning on getting there on public transport.
Menu of 3 Focs
The restaurant tries to capture the flavor of an authentic Catalan farmhouse. To this end, 3 Focs has built an authentic brasserie in the center of the Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona.
Here you will find exceptional produce including eggplant, asparagus, calçots … you name it they have it. They also offer a wide selection of excellent meats that they grill to perfection. You will also find a variety of different traditional tapas, meant to share. The restaurant also has a great wine menu.
Value for money – 3 Focs
If you are looking for traditional Catalan cooking in the center of Barcelona, this is a great option. 3 Focs uses the highest quality ingredients available, and at an average of 25€ per person, you cant ask for much more value for your money.
Tram Tram restaurant- Gastronomic and romantic meals in Barcelona
In the Sarrià neighborhood in Barcelona, we find chef Isidro Soler’s restaurant, Tram Tram. Soler learned from the best of the best in the Catalonian food scene: Fermí Puig, Ferran Adrià and Santi Santamaría. Soler offers creative, seasonal dishes, to be enjoyed calmly with friends or family. This restaurant offers a fantastic romantic setting for couples looking for a special dinner experience in Barcelona.
8.9/10
Location of Tram Tram
This laid-back and romantic restaurant is located north of Barcelona’s city center. It would take you about 20 minutes to get there by car from downtown. The closest attraction to Tram Tram is the Pedralbes monastery.
Even though Tram Tram is slightly out of the way, it is worth the trip if you want to enjoy a relaxing and secluded meal.
Menu of Tram Tram
The restaurant is located in the Sarrià neighborhood, an area well known for it’s great gastronomic offering. Team Tram is headed up by chef Isidro Soler, who trained under Fermí Puig, Ferran Adrià, and Santi Santamaría.
The restaurant serves seasonal dishes such as the boletus salad, chanterelles, confit Iberian jowls, rice with prawns from the Delta, cuttlefish, and squid. The menu also always includes popular delicacies like: oysters, foie gras, and smoked salmon as well as chef’s suggestions that vary depending on the market and the season.
Tram Tram feels classic, sophisticated, and at the same time relaxed.
Value for money – Tram Tram
You definitely can find more inexpensive options in the city, but as far as sophisticated, fine dining experiences go in Barcelona, Tram Tram offers a lot of value.
Bivio restaurant – Great Paella joint in la Barceloneta, Barcelona
Bivio is located on the Barceloneta (Barcelona’s marina) and offers traditional Spanish dishes (specializing in seafood) in a sophisticated and refined ambiance. This restaurant is a good and safe option to enjoy paella in La Barceloneta.
8.9/10
Location of Bivio
Bivio is located in the heart of Barcelona, right next to the beach. Head down to the famous Barceloneta, new the W Hotel at the end of the peer and you will find this great little eatery.
If you are in the Barceloneta area and looking for a place where you can enjoy some paella in an elegant environment, you might want to check this place out.
Menu of Bivio
Bivio specializes in fresh seafood and offers some of the best seafood in this area of Barcelona. You will find all sorts of classic Spanish seafood dishes, but the thing to order is Paella.
There are also meats and some pasta dishes on the menu, which are great, but if it is your first time at the restaurant, go for the fish or the Paella.
Value for money – Bivio
You definitely can find more inexpensive options in the city, but if you are looking for some excellent seafood or a nice Paella, in an elegant setting near the beach… Bivio might be the restaurant for you.
La Taverna del Clínic- Fine dining near Casa Mila in Barcelona
La Taverna Clínic is constantly either in the running for or awarded a Michelin star for the year. The kitchen is run by Toni Simôes who serves creative and beautiful dishes made with the highest quality ingredients he can get his hands on. The seafood is brought in daily and it’s always caught by hand, the produce is also grown and harvested by hand on small family-owned farms. With ingredients like these and the creativity and technique of Chef Antonio, it hard to go wrong.
Located at less than 15 minutes walk from Casa Mila or casa Batló, this is a fantastic option for romantic dinners, and to celebrate special occasions in Barcelona
8.9/10
Location of La Taverna del Clínic
La Taverna del Clínic means the tavern of the clinic. The restaurant gets its name because of its proximity to the Clinical Hospital of Barcelona. It is just across the street from the hospital.
It is relatively close to the Egyptian Museum of Barcelona and the famous Ramblas. If you are planning on taking public transportation, the nearest metro station is Hospital Clínic, just a few seconds from the establishment.
Menu of La Taverna del Clínic
This restaurant is constantly in contention for a Michelin, which should give you a good idea of the quality this restaurant has to offer. The restaurant is unassuming and doesn’t immediately feel like a restaurant of the caliber that it is.
The kitchen of La Taverna is run by acclaimed chef, Toni Simôes. His menu consists of dishes made with only the best and freshest ingredients possible everything from black truffles, to caviar or lobster, The seafood is brought in daily from the Finisterre coast. The mushrooms are selected by a family from Centelles (Osona region). Mini vegetables and sprouts grow in small organic gardens in Osona and La Estrada (Galicia)…
With these amazing ingredients Chef Toni prepares stand-out dishes such as cod with cockles and brown rice with seaweed, scallops with chestnuts and pig’s feet, crunchy suckling pig with lobster …
Value for money – La Taverna del Clínic
At la Taverna del Cínic, the value is obviously there, the question is how much are you looking to spend on your meal. The average price per person can be anywhere between 50€ to 100€, so be prepared to spend a pretty penny.
Best catalan food restaurants in Barcelona
El Kiosko restaurant- great tapas near Plaça Francesc Macia
El Kiosko is a small Bistrot-style restaurant right off Diagonal avenue in Barcelona. They offer a series of home-style, mostly Mediterranean-style, dishes. The restaurant is minimalist and cozy and the food is definitely worth a taste. The restaurant is popular for locals due to the quality of its tapas and the value the restaurant offers.
8.8/10
Location of El Kiosko
This great little restaurant is located in the heart of Barcelona’s downtown area. It is near many of the cities main attractions, but it is within walking distance of the famous Gaudí houses: the Battló house and the Milá house. Also near the restaurant is the Egyptian Museum of Barcelona.
Menu of El Kiosko
EL Kiosko offers a wide array of tasty, traditional Spanish dishes. El Kiosko uses local, seasonal ingredients to prepare their tapas and rations that are meant to be shared. You will find everything from iberico ham, croquettes, clamares, etc. the list goes on and on.
Value for money – El Kiosko
El Kiosko is a chain restaurant, and because of this, they are able to offer very affordable high-quality meals. In this sense, EL Kiosko offers a lot of value, for a very reasonable price.
Robadora restaurant- high quality tapas in El Raval, Barcelona
Located in the old portion of the Raval neighborhood, near central Barcelona you will find Robadora. The restaurant is inviting with minimalist decoration. They serve a variety of homemade dishes meant to be shared with friends or family. Totally recommendable little bistro in the Raval neighborhood.
8.8/10
Location of Robadora
The restaurant is located in the heart of Barcelona’s downtown. It is located slightly south of the famous Rambla and the great Contemporary Art Museum of Barcelona. The restaurant is also within walking distance from one of the cities most famous markets, La Boquería.
This is a great option if you are looking for some tapas, just outside of the hustle and bustle of the more touristy areas of Barcelona.
Menu of Robadora
Robadora restaurant specializes in immoderately priced tapas. Robadora’s gastronomic proposal follows the philosophy of a gastro bar and offers traditionally inspired dishes with a modern presentation. They also have a recommended tasting menu with the best specialties on the menu.
The decoration of the space, modern and original, creates a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, perfect for a dinner with friends that can be extended with good cocktails. In addition, the restaurant also has a wide selection of wines and cavas.
Value for money – Robadora
Robadora is one of the better “bang for your buck” options if you are looking to enjoy some tapas in the center of Barcelona. It isn’t the most traditional joint you will find, but if that is not an issue, head on over.
B Lounge restaurant at Hotel Barceló Raval- Barcelona
Situated inside the Barceló Hotel – Raval B, the B Lounge is a modern, fusion-style restaurant in the center of Barcelona. The dishes have clear Asian, Arab and Mediterranean influences and the restaurant itself is sleek, modern, and elegant.
8.8/10
Location of B Lounge
The restaurant is located in the center of downtown Barcelona, just north of the Christopher Columbus statue (near the cities marina).
The restaurant is within walking distance from many of the cities main attractions. The closest “must visit” attraction to the restaurant is the amazing Boqueria market.
Menu of B Lounge
Located in the Barceló – Raval hotel, B Lounge offers a series of creative fusion dishes with plenty of foreign inspiration.
The menu contains various dishes that show clear Asian, Arab, and Mediterranean influences as well as a nice list of tapas and cocktails.
Value for money – B Lounge
You can find more inexpensive options in Barcelona. However, B Lounge’s particular menu of creative and delicious fusion tapas and dishes and its unique setting makes it a great option if you are in the area.
3 Focs restaurant – Excellent Catalan food near Casa Batlo and Casa Mila in Barcelona
3 Focs or 3 Fires is an elegant, dimly lit traditional Spanish restaurant that specializes in Catalonian-style dishes. The recipes are simple and straight forward allowing the ingredients to shine on their own. Et 3 Focs they like to say that they serve the best steaks in Barcelona, if you want to taste for yourself, you know where to go. A great option to eat near Casa Batló
8.8/10
Location of 3 Focs
3 Focs is located in the center of Barcelona, near many of the cities top attractions. Closest to the restaurant are the Egyptian Museum of Barcelona, the famous Ramblas, and the beautiful Contemporary Art Museum of Barcelona.
The restaurant is also located near the Passeig de Gàcia metro station if you were planning on getting there on public transport.
Menu of 3 Focs
The restaurant tries to capture the flavor of an authentic Catalan farmhouse. To this end, 3 Focs has built an authentic brasserie in the center of the Eixample neighborhood of Barcelona.
Here you will find exceptional produce including eggplant, asparagus, calçots … you name it they have it. They also offer a wide selection of excellent meats that they grill to perfection. You will also find a variety of different traditional tapas, meant to share. The restaurant also has a great wine menu.
Value for money – 3 Focs
If you are looking for traditional Catalan cooking in the center of Barcelona, this is a great option. 3 Focs uses the highest quality ingredients available, and at an average of 25€ per person, you cant ask for much more value for your money.
Arrosseria Xàtiva Les Corts- One of the best paellas in Barcelona
Do you fancy tasting one of Barcelona’s best rice dishes? At L’Arrossería Xàtiva, specializing in Valencian paellas and rice, you’ll discover more than 25 delicious treats made with ecological ingredients, seawater, and artisanal Riuet ‘bomba’ rice (D.O. Valencia, Pego Oliva). This is one of the best options in Barcelona to enjoy paella.
Located in the district of Les Corts, this restaurant is a perfect place for family celebrations, company meals and group events, with the option of privatizing one of the rooms.
The restaurant’s extensive menu includes top-quality starters, salads, meats, fish and seafood, with the possibility of adapting it to the requirements of customers who have any type of intolerance, and various options for vegans and vegetarians.
The restaurant also offers a wide variety of different set menus.
Wine lovers will appreciate the options set out in the menu, which include the most representative Denominations of Origin.
The kitchen operates uninterruptedly from 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight, seven days a week, every day of the year, including public holidays. L’Arrosseria Xàtiva is your restaurant of choice for when you want to enjoy an unforgettable rice dish with friends or family. Can we take your booking?
8.8/10
Location of Arrossería Xàtiva
As we have mentioned, the restaurant is located in the famous Barcelona neighbourhood of Les Corts, just south of another well-known area of Barcelona: Gracia.
The restaurant is very close to two of the cities most important attractions: Casa Vicens and the spectacular Casa Milà. It is within walking distance from both of these sites, so if you are in the area and in the mood for some paella, this is a great option.
Menu of Arrossería Xàtiva
The restaurant offers a wide variety of traditional Spanish dishes along with some more classically catalán specialities. But the highlight without a doubt is the Paella which is made in the most traditional fashion possible and with the highest quality ingredients.
Value for money – Arrossería Xàtiva
Xàtiva is on the pricier side. There are definitely more inexpensive options in the city, but they do offer a very high-quality product in an elegant and relaxed setting.
Arrosseria SAGÀS Pagesos i Cuiners- Great Catalan restaurant near the Picasso Museum Les Corts- One of the best paellas in Barcelona
Chef Oriol Rovira defines the cuisine of both his Michelin Star restaurant Els Casals and at Sagás Pagesos I Cuiners, as “from your window” cuisine. By this, he means that he only cooks things he can see right outside his window. The Rovira family owns a farm from which almost all of the produce, meat, eggs, charcuterie, etc. are sourced. The restaurant has a long bar and a small dining room. The dishes are informal but made with care and attention to detail.
8.9/10
Location of Sagás Pagesos I Cuiners
This great little restaurant is ideally located in the heart of Barcelona’s downtown area, in the Born neighborhood. It is very close to the cities famous Picasso Museum, to the spectacular Barceloneta Marina, and the Barcelona Cathedral.
If you are looking to enjoy some delicious, creative, authentic Catalán food in downtown Barcelona, this might be the place for you.
Menu of Sagás Pagesos I Cuiners
This restaurant specializes in traditional Catalonian cuisine, which is a subset of classic Spanish cooking. All dishes use fresh, locally sourced ingredients, including snails, Catalonia pork, local produce, and fresh seafood. There are other more international options on the menu as well, always made with local Catalonian ingredients.
Value for money – Sagás Pagesos I Cuiners
If you are in the center of town and you want to explore authentic Catalonian cuisine, this is a great option. The menu is relatively inexpensive and the quality is hard to beat. A lot of bang for your buck.
Plata Bistró – quality Catalan tapas near Plaça de España in Barcelona
Plata Bistró is an excellent little eatery in the San Antoni neighborhood, in the center of Barcelona. Plata specializes in seasonal and creative Spanish cuisine. The menu is ever-changing, including the freshest and highest quality ingredients available. Perfect for a romantic meal for two.
8.9/10
Location of Plata Bistro
Plata Bistro is located in downtown Barcelona, near the Plaça de España, one of the cities main squares. The restaurant is relatively close to many of the cities top attractions but it is very close to Montjuic. On Montjuic you will find the old Olympic installations, a famous castle, an amazing park, and the spectacular Joan Miró foundation.
If you want to get there on public transportation, the nearest metro station is the Rocafort station just minutes away.
Menu of Plata Bistro
Plata Bistro serves an excellent selection of traditional Catalonian and Spanish tapas, made with the highest quality ingredients.
You will find all the classics you might expect and some that you probably don’t. The strength of their dishes resides in the quality of their ingredients. Preparations are simple and delicious, and made to share.
Value for money – Plata Bistro
Plata Bistro is on the expensive side. The food is great, there is no denying that, but, if you are interested in trying their food, you may want to save it for a special occasion.
Contempo by Eboca Restaurant- quality catalan food near Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona
Contempo is part of the Eboca group, is located inside the Hotel Catalonia Plaza Catalunya, in the Eixample neighborhood in central Barcelona. They offer a selection of traditional Spanish dishes made with care and elegantly presented. Contempo is an especially good option if you are planning a business dinner.
8.9/10
Location of Contempo by Eboca
Contempo enjoys an amazing location deep in the heart of Barcelona’s downtown. It is just minutes from Plaza Cataluña, the famous Ramblas, and the picturesque Boquería market. If you are looking for some great traditional Catalonian cuisine, without having to leave the center of Barcelona, this might be the place for you.
The restaurant is also located near the Universitat metro station if you were planning on getting there on public transport.
Menu of Contempo by Eboca
The restaurant offers creative, updated versions of traditional Catalonian dishes. Chef Josep Jorba is in charge of the kitchen at Contempo and puts his own personal touch on the menu.
The menu changes slightly from week to week depending on the seasonal ingredients that are available at the market that week and the chef’s creativity. What you will always find are dishes like Eggplant hummus, Artichokes from El Prat
sautéed with prawns and sausage from Perol and leg of lamb with apple puree and sauteed vegetables
Value for money – Contempo by Eboca
If you are looking for traditional Catalan cooking in the center of Barcelona, this is a great option. Contempo uses the highest quality ingredients available, and at an average of 25€ per person, you can’t ask for much more value for your money.
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