Barcelona
On a leafy street, colourful Machito – adorned with Frida Kahlo images – gets busy with locals, and the outside tables are a great place to eat and drink…
Must-see restaurants in Barcelona
Barcelona
Burgers and craft beers make a fine pair at this buzzing den. A mostly local crowd comes for huge burgers (including a mushroom veggie and a Philly cheese…
Barcelona
It may look like a dive, but you’ll need to wait before being squeezed in at a packed table for a raucous night of raciones (full-plate-size tapas…
Barcelona
This beautifully designed, dimly lit bar and restaurant serves a mix of classic and creative tapas plates that go nicely with the imaginative cocktails…
Barcelona
A peaceful spot for set lunches, cakes and El Magnífico coffee, this pastel-pink, check-floor vegetarian cafe has a world-wandering menu of well-executed…
Barcelona
Many barcelonins swear Bar Tomàs is the best place in the city for patates braves, served with its house-speciality garlic aioli or spicy tomato sauce…
Barcelona
Though NAP (Neapolitan Authentic Pizza) has a couple of branches around town, this location footsteps from Platja de Sant Miquel makes elegant NAP Mar…
L'Eixample
At the most authentic gelato outlet in town, all flavours are natural (and most gluten-free) and fruit arrives fresh every day. Along with classic Italian…
Barcelona
Set on the edge of the Jardins de Laribal, La Font del Gat's lovely, spacious terrace is dotted with orange trees and surrounded by greenery. It has a…
Barcelona
The most magical place to dine at this romantic restaurant is in the bougainvillea-draped, tree-filled garden, reached by an arbour. Outstanding,…
Barcelona
This little neighbourhood joint is simple but intimate, with red banquettes, mismatched chairs and wine bottles adorning bare walls. A TV pumps out footie…
Barcelona
A welcome find in seafood-centric Barceloneta, El Ben Plantat serves a varied menu of small plates, with excellent vegetarian choices (hummus, guacamole…
El Raval
Sit amid bright murals while charming staff serve a ridiculously good-value South Asian- and Mediterranean-influenced menu of plant-based thalis, curries,…
Barcelona
The vibing, shoebox-sized permanent outpost of hit street-food market Van Van rustles up regularly changing themed menus devised by Barcelona's favourite…
Barcelona
This teeny hideaway (seating about 20 in total) is a hive of originality, producing delicately balanced, seasonally inspired Mediterranean cuisine with…
El Raval
This diminutive and atmospheric little place is filled with antique furniture and offers traditional local cooking, with one or two unorthodox variations…
El Raval
This relaxed joint offers on-point tacos and quesadillas, plus five homemade salsas numbered according to spiciness. Wash it all down with a fresh…
La Ribera
All patterned tiled floors, marble-top tables and wooden beams, shoebox-sized Tantarantana attracts a lively crowd who make the most of the terrace tables…
El Raval
A relatively recent addition to the barri, Gats has been an instant hit, and its terrace is constantly full. A deliciously fresh spread of dishes ranges…
Barcelona
On the parlour floor of an old house, Casa Xica is a casual, artfully designed space where elements of various Asian cuisines are fused with fresh Catalan…
Barcelona
At this buzzing wine bar, Catalan drops are accompanied by tapas dishes both inventive and delicious: courgette-pesto and burrata salad, pickled tuna…
Barcelona
A romantic 17th-century farmhouse-mansion wrapped in bougainvillea, with scattered dining areas, is the setting at Can Travi Nou, 4km north of Gràcia in…
L'Eixample
Gourmet sandwiches, from roast beef to suckling pig or the favourite crispy squid with squid-ink aioli, are the highlight at this sparkling old-style bar,…
L'Eixample
The ‘Catalan Brewery’ is perfect for a morning coffee and croissant, or tapas and montaditos (bread with toppings) at lunch or dinner. Sit at the bar, on…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Step into the fantastical, candy-striped world of the multi-award-winning Roca brothers for Spain's most daringly divine ice cream, from rhubarb confit…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Tucked away in the Barri Gòtic is this lively spot where red walls are adorned with bright illustrations. Sure, it's a bit touristy, but Sensi serves up…
Barcelona
Bitácora is a neighbourhood favourite for its congenial ambience and simple, well-priced tapas plates, which come in ample portions and have a splash of…
L'Eixample
Reservations are essential at Taktika Berri, which teems with smartly dressed local diners who come for some of the best pintxos (Basque tapas) in town…
La Ribera
Brazil's particular immigration story means it has a tradition of superb Japanese food, and the Brazilian chef at Nakashita is no slouch, turning out…
Barcelona
A short hop from Barcelona Sants train station, you can take in some quality pintxos (Basque tapas) at Zarautz' polished-wood bar any time of the day, or…
Barcelona
Catalan wines by the glass or bottle accompany sleek La Burg's gourmet burgers made from organic, farm-to-table ingredients. Cheese lovers should try La…
Barcelona
Overlooking Plaça del Diamant, Casa Portuguesa is a delightful bakery and purveyor of delicacies. The pasteis de belém (Portuguese-style custard tarts)…
Barcelona
Lovingly prepared tapas that change depending on the day's seasonal produce are the draw at this tucked-away spot in upper Poble Sec. Classic crowd…
El Raval
This friendly terrace cafe, overlooking a traffic-free square and playground from beneath the arches, is a favourite with the neighbourhood parents and…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
This sweet little deli charms you from the minute you step down from the street into its bohemian interior. Artworks line the walls, plants overhang the…
L'Eixample
A lively atmosphere greets you from the moment you swing open the door. A few tiny tables line the window (there's also terrace seating out front), but…
La Ribera
A bright and buzzy favourite, with glorious Catalan tiling, a vaulted ceiling and bottles of wine lining the walls. At first glance, the tapas at informal…
Barcelona
Right on the Rambla del Poblenou, this narrow-fronted restaurant opens to a rustic, elongated interior with exposed stone walls and dark timber tables…
Barcelona
In business since 1955, much-loved Jai-Ca serves up juicy grilled prawns, flavour-rich anchovies, tender octopus, decadent razor clams and other seafood…
El Raval
Part of celebrity chef Carles Abellán's culinary empire, this old-style bistro showcases the best of contemporary Catalan cuisine courtesy of El Bulli…
