Barcelona
Like a secret little garden in leafy Parc del Turó, this stylish food-truck-inspired cafe serves light Mediterranean meals (hummus, creative salads,…
Must-see restaurants in Barcelona
Barcelona
If you're craving Thai cuisine, it's well worth making the trip out to Les Corts for this small, buzzing place with an open kitchen, photos of the Thai…
Barcelona
Of the hive of eating activity along the docks of Port Olímpic, the ‘Mad Crab’ is among the best. Fish standards, such as sea bass and monkfish, are…
Barcelona
Since 1886 this swish pastry shop has been selling the most exquisite cakes, sweets, chocolates, wines and cheeses. You can stock up for later or grab a…
L'Eixample
Enthusiastic young chefs turn out beautifully presented, market-fuelled dishes in this light-filled, Scandi-chic setting. Menus change weekly: indulge…
El Raval
This long thin space is brightly decked out with blue walls, colourful lanterns and figurines, and teems with a hip-yet-friendly Raval crowd. On the menu…
L'Eixample
Ever since it opened in 1929, this grand old pastry shop and teahouse has dazzled its regular customers with spectacular sweets, chocolate croissants,…
Barcelona
A young, fun, mostly local crowd gathers around the stainless-steel tapas bar of Sant Gervasi's tiny Mitja Vida. It's a jovial eating and drinking spot,…
L'Eixample
Getting a seat in this modest, warm and simple Mexican eatery can be a trial but it's worth it. Pocket-sized serves of nachos, guacamole and fajitas all…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
It doesn't look much from the outside, but this brightly lit takeaway joint, which has been going since 1968, is Barcelona's top spot for paper cones of…
La Ribera
Reminiscent of a local student bar, this small joint serves the best vegan burgers in the city. The selection includes a spicy Mexican burger with…
L'Eixample
At this chic, contemporary Basque restaurant, sink into a white leather chair or perch at the back bar for chuletón a la parrilla (a kilo of grilled chop…
Barcelona
With tables spreading over two floors, and old-world style in service and settings, this spot has been serving some of Barcelona's best paella (of various…
Barcelona
Behind a blond-wood facade, this sweet little cafe has bare boards, fresh flowers and a great array of home-baked cakes, cupcakes, pancakes, sweet and…
L'Eixample
A French-inspired bakery and pastry shop, Crusto's aromas of freshly baked bread, baguettes, croissants and countless pastries will be enough to convince…
Barcelona
Dangling plant baskets and kitchen utensils adorn this cosy little cafe loved for its fresh home-baked pastries, especially its Nordic-style cinnamon buns…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
A well-placed spot with outdoor seating on Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol, with a long list of tapas and more substantial bites.
Barcelona
A culinary jewel just outside the FC Barcelona grounds, Michelin-starred chef Carles Abellán's Tapas 24 delivers all his beloved updated-Catalan…
Barcelona
At this fuss-free tapas counter within the 19th-century Mercat de la Llibertat, chef Paco González, who trained at swish Gràcia seafood restaurant…
El Raval
Tucked into the MACBA's sunny ground floor, the latest branch of Eixample-born Chichalimoná does globally inspired brunches (with organic eggs), roast…
La Ribera
Farigola is a bit of a gem, hidden on a quiet backstreet and known only to locals. Its small terrace and cosy dining room/bar are rarely full, but its…
La Ribera
Friendly El Foro does everything you'd expect an Argentine restaurant to do – huge slabs of red meat in a variety of cuts, empanadas (small pasties with…
Barcelona
Still owned by the same family, this venerable tavern has been in business since 1952. The dizzying range of dishes mixes traditional Catalan faves like…
Barcelona
Held at the hillside 20th-century Observatori Fabra in northern Barcelona, this astronomical evening includes an outdoor meal, a tour of the observatory,…
Barcelona
Set on a pretty square in Gràcia, Banna brings classical cooking from Thailand to a city lacking in Southeast Asian options. The menu is quite large, with…
La Ribera
This tapas bar–restaurant has tables outside on a charming little plaza. Invoking a slightly wicked ecclesiastical theme, with menus sectioned into …
Barcelona
You might not notice the modest entrance to this Gràcia relic, where serious waiters deliver all sorts of seafood and rice dishes to your table, from…
Barcelona
'The Fireplace’ is hard to beat for fresh, simple Catalan food at rock-bottom prices. You could start with a gazpacho or empanadita (big slice of tuna pie…
Barcelona
Shelves filled with wine bottles line the walls of this cavernous red-hued space, which turns out smart, seasonal contemporary Mediterranean cuisine like…
Barcelona
On a square across from the beachfront promenade, with outdoor tables, smart white tablecloths and heat lamps in winter, 40-year-old Can Majó has a long…
Barcelona
Within the Mercat de la Barceloneta, this popular modern-rustic place with cheery red decor and outdoor seating on a lively square serves international…
Barcelona
The waiters shout and rush about this classic place, while carafes of wine are sloshed about the long wooden tables. You can’t book, so it’s first in,…
Barcelona
In the upper reaches of Barcelona, this lavish health club serves excellent prix-fixe lunches (only – there's no à la carte). It feels quite elegant, but…
Barcelona
Opening to an elevated terrace, this buzzing space has mesmerising views over the Mediterranean – a key reference point in the all-organic dishes…
L'Eixample
Balthazar offers a spacious and buzzy dining atmosphere and an extensive menu of Catalan and Mediterranean dishes. Locals converge here for economical…
Barcelona
For decades this former wine store has been dishing out dinner to often raucous groups. Traditional Catalan cooking is the name of the game. Surrounded by…
La Ribera
Carles Mampel is a wizard of desserts. It is difficult to walk by his patisserie (and adjacent tapas bar) without being sucked in to sample one of his…
Barcelona
Styled with monochrome murals and an all-white interior, Flash Flash has a fun, kitschy pop-art aesthetic that harks back to its opening in 1970. Fluffy…
L'Eixample
Framed by big windows, this stylish corner cafe serves hearty breakfasts, tapas, burgers, salads, sandwiches (such as roast beef and mustard or Milanese…
Barcelona
From the simple margherita to the more complex tartufo with gorgonzola and black truffles, delicious pizzas at this busy long-established Italian…
