Barcelona Restaurants

Cal Pep lies just north of the Plaça de Palau, nestled beside a tiny postage-stamp square. It's generally packed, and the food is some of the tastiest in La Ribera. There's actually a Pep himself, and he's a great host,... more

Widely considered to be one of the best seafood restaurants in Barcelona, you will be treated to nothing but the best of Galician and Catalan local cuisines here. Specializing in seafood dishes, this elegant place promises only... more

Els Quatre Gats is a historic restaurant opened back in 1897. It was the favorite haunt of avant-garde artists and intellectuals in the early 1900s. Rumor has it that it was among Picasso's frequent haunts too. The menu ranges... more

Few locals thought that a sushi joint in Whitefish would fly, but it turned out to be a fortuitous decision by proprietor/chef Scott Nagel. The contemporary space is a real eye-catcher, with wasabi-green walls, an orange... more

This established seafood restaurant in the Poble Nou district has preserved much of its old-fashioned charm. Els Pescadors upholds a very high reputation in Barcelona, and has received many culinary awards. It serves market-fre... more

This is a traditional restaurant just off Paral.lel (El) that serves modern versions of typical Catalan dishes. A loyal clientele of regulars keeps coming back for favorites such as "Foie Gras Terrine," "Lamb in Truffle Sauce,"... more

This modest restaurant is full of originality. The restaurant is quite small, with only eight tables, however, the food and the service make up for its size. It is almost impossible to eat here without booking beforehand. They... more

This place is famous for its traditional Catalan cuisine. Head here to savour delicacies like Pà Amb Tomàquet (slices of bread rubbed with tomatoes, garlic and olive oil), Escalivada (roasted or char-grilled aubergines, peppers... more

This restaurant was opened in the 1970s and it is still as great as it was on the first day. As specialties, they have on offer a wide variety of wonderful omelettes, as well as simple dishes cooked with great care. They serve... more

A fabulously romantic and evocative restaurant, conceived by Pius Hermés—a University professor of Semitic languages. This is a warm, peaceful and comfortable spot where you can have dishes made with wheat and vegetable sauce,... more