Barcelona Restaurant Recommendations

We have compiled a list of our favorite restaurants in Barcelona.  

Agut:  Gignàs, 16
One of our favorites. It offers old-time traditional Catalonian cooking with small touches of seasonal cuisine, again, in its ever distinctive bohemian and friendly atmosphere. 

Bar del Pla: Carrer de Montcada, 2

A great little find with simple food and fantastic wine; a favorite among locals.

Bell Amic: Carrer d'en Gignas, 25

Catalan food that comes highly recommended by Michelle Cheng, a former culinary docent in Barcelona and co-founder of the culinary blog “Chouxettes”.

Botafumeiro: C/ Gran de Gràcia, 81 
The restaurant originated onsite at the fish auction, bidding for the finest freshest catch. It specializing in seafood and comes highly recommended by Barcelona docent Bernat Carreau.

Cal Pep: Plaça de les Olles, 8

Cal Pep presents a new way of cooking, different from the typical format of appetizers, entreés, then dessert. They have a fresh and bright culinary view, an understanding of cooking with easy and quick preparations. Mediterranean cuisine.  Recommended also by Bernat Carreau.

Can Majó: C Almirall Aixada, 23

The cuisine here is based on sea products from the local market and is a favorite of Barcelona docent Bernat Carreau.

Casa Calvet: C Casp, 48

The Restaurant Casa Calvet is located in the Casa Calvet, a building that created the great Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí Mediterranean cuisine.  Recommended by Barcelona docent Bernat Carreau)

La Crema Canela: Ptge Madox, 6

You’ll find a combo of French, Asian and Catalon fusion cuisine at this hot spot! Tables are a bit close together but the awesome atmosphere makes up for it.  

Cuines Santa Caterina: Mercat Santa Caterina (Cathedral side)

Market food with yummy Good Asian, veggie, and fish options. The place is normally packed by 9:30 pm and is one our favorites.

Fonda Espanya: C Sant Pau, 9-11

The Restaurant  is located in the Hotel España and the interior was originally designed by the famous Catalan architect Lluis Domenech i Muntaner.  You can find traditional cuisine here.

Lluerna: Carrer de Rafael Casanova 31 08921 Santa Coloma de Gramenet

Restaurant Lluerna is one of our favorites.With it´s cozy atmosphere and minimalist settings. Víctor elaborates his signature Mediterranean cuisine where the product has the leading role. Mar is devoted to the world of wine. The restaurant has a private dining room with capacity for up to 8 people in the wine cellar. The restaurant gives advice to the food industry, prepares caterings, specializes in vacuum cuisine and elaborates menus for special occasions.

Restaurante 18 Octubre: Julian Romea, 18

Small family restaurant with amazing food and charming atmosphere. 

Sesamo: C Sant Antoni Abat, 52

Are tapas your thing? Then you’ll love Sesamo! They’re known for their Vegetarian tapas!