Barcelona
A relic from a bygone age, now lovingly managed by a pair of brothers, this is a delightfully atmospheric spot, with old bottles lining the walls, marble…
Barcelona
A relic from a bygone age, now lovingly managed by a pair of brothers, this is a delightfully atmospheric spot, with old bottles lining the walls, marble…
L'Eixample
Tomatoes dangle above the open kitchen at this cheerful bistro-style spot with bright-red trim and checkered marble floors, popular with lunching…
Costa Daurada & Around
Gourmets travel all the way from Barcelona to this attractively revamped country house to sample its fantastic delta cuisine. The three-course €22 weekday…
Barcelona
Exposed brick, aluminium pipes, industrial lighting and recycled timbers set a pleasingly contemporary tone for inspired bistro cooking at Mano Rota (…
Barcelona
Led by celebrated chef Jordi Cruz, this triple-Michelin-starred restaurant housed in an 1890 mansion offers one of Barcelona's most memorable dining…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
This classic counter bar burrowed away in the Mercat de la Boqueria is ideal for traditional Catalan dishes such as fried eggs with baby squid (the house…
Barcelona
Basking in sparkling sea views, at the foot of the impossible-to-miss W Barcelona, this beachy-glam xiringuito from the hugely popular Grupo Tragaluz…
Barcelona
While exploring Sarrià, it's worth detouring a few blocks east to this charming cafe-restaurant, which is a favourite local spot for tasty sandwiches,…
Barcelona
Cooking up vegetables from its own garden, organic meats sourced from responsible Pyrenees producers and seafood fresh from Barceloneta's markets or the…
Barcelona
At this traditional-style bodega with marble-topped tables, over three dozen artfully presented tapas pair with Catalan vintages and house-made vermouth…
El Raval
Now just around the corner from its original location, this brilliant old neighbourhood restaurant, its walls dotted with radio sets, is known for its…
L'Eixample
Bright, bustling Chichalimoná is a favourite along ever-more-fashionable Passeig de Sant Joan. Steak tartare with chipotle, spicy chicken tacos, basil-and…
La Ribera
The brainchild of three ex El Bulli chefs, the minimalist-design Barcelona outpost of this Madrid-born market-based sensation is one of the city's hottest…
Barcelona
Chicly contemporary and welcoming Palo Cortao is renowned for its beautifully executed seafood and meat raciones with hints of Andalucía, accompanied by…
La Ribera
Can Cisa's elegant all-natural wines pair beautifully with Bar Brutal's innovative reimagining of fresh Catalan ingredients at this rowdy, fashionable…
Barcelona
Situated in the former throne room of the Palau Nacional, Oleum has soaring ceilings and gorgeous city views. The regularly changing Mediterranean menu is…
Cadaqués
Headed up by a trio of elBulli alumni, this terrace restaurant revolves around innovative, gourmet sharing plates ('compartir' means 'to share'), yet…
Barcelona
Trainee chefs from the celebrated Hofmann culinary school (and their instructors) run the kitchen here. Dishes are generally elegant seasonal renditions…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Slow Food advocates at Rasoterra cook up first-rate vegetarian dishes in a Zen-like setting with tall ceilings, low-level jazz and fresh flowers on…
Barcelona
Culinary-minded twins Roger and Jordi Mascarell bring a taste of central Valencia to this cosy, uncluttered tavern decked out with old-fashioned chairs…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
A snug, stylish and sunny space tucked into the old Call, Levante specialises in beautifully prepped sharing plates that delicately fuse Mediterranean and…
Barcelona
Inside the innovatively redesigned Fàbrica Moritz brewery, amid tile-patterned floors and shimmering white surfaces, culinary alchemist Jordi Vilà creates…
Barcelona
This French-Catalan fave serves imaginative, beautifully prepared seasonal tapas: braised tuna with romesco sauce and asparagus, fried aubergines with…
L'Eixample
This clandestine restaurant lurks behind Dry Martini: you'll be shown a door through the open kitchen to the ‘storeroom’, lined with hundreds of bottles…
Barcelona
In El Poblenou, this spin-off of the popular Barceloneta tapas bar Bitácora has a classic tiled interior and umbrella-shaded terrace on a lively little…
Palafrugell & Around
With tables overlooking the turquoise waves that lash Tamariu's shore, this family-owned restaurant is a top spot for seafood, whether you fancy hake with…
Barcelona
Charming La Molina looks like a typical fuss-free tapas hang-out at first glance – pavement tables, nondescript bar in front – but out the back you'll…
Val d'Aran
Overlooking Arties' main square, this self-styled mountain tavern is forever popular for its grilled meats, hearty breakfasts (bacon omelettes, ham-and…
La Ribera
This is Italian comfort food done to perfection, with seasonal market-fresh ingredients used in handed-down family recipes. The rotating menu includes…
L'Eixample
The chef of this understated little izakaya (Japanese tavern), on the southeastern fringes of Gràcia, gets his ingredients fresh from the city's markets,…
Catalonia
A triumphant marriage of Japanese, Catalan and Mediterranean flavours transforms into beautifully presented contemporary plates at this stylish, popular…
Barcelona
On a charming hidden square, this neighbourhood bar opens to a terrace facing Barceloneta's beautiful baroque church. Tapas reflect the area's seafood…
L'Eixample
You could walk right by this modest establishment without giving it a second glance, but it's usually chock-full of barcelonins enjoying plates of…
Barcelona
A colourful, cosy cafe with mismatched furniture, paintings climbing the walls, a vintage-style kitchen and a bar covered in posters announcing fun…
Barcelona
On the top floor of the Museu d’Història de Catalunya,1881 and its buzzing cocktail bar (open until 1am or 2am) have dazzling views over the waterfront…
La Ribera
This favourite El Born hang-out creatively fuses Catalan and Asturian flavours in a buzzy contemporary-design space with open-brick walls, dangling lamps…
Barcelona
The fifth generation now leads this immutable seafood favourite, which first opened in 1908. In a restaurant where the decor is a reminder of simpler…
Sitges
At this packed-out fusion tapas spot, Spanish and Asian flavours collide in short, often-changing menus of deliciously creative concoctions that might…
La Ribera
Mismatched furniture, distressed-wood walls and scattered greenery set the buzzing scene at cosy, easy-going, Californian-Chilean–owned Picnic. It's one…
Sitges
Decked out with tiled floors, slinky booths and dangling lamps, this fashionable fusion restaurant is a bold, contemporary marriage between Mediterranean…