Where to find Mediterranean seafood, crisp paella, perfect tapas, and aged steaks carved tableside in the Catalonian capital
From Barcelona's towering churches and bustling avenues to the sun-drenched beaches and idyllic plazas, it's obvious why this city captures visitors' hearts and refuses to let go. As befits the city's Mediterranean lifestyle, you can eat incredibly well here, and often for not very much money. However, it's also quite easy to have a downright disappointing meal if you settle for any old paella-slinging bar along Les Rambles or La Barceloneta.
This map aims to steer visitors toward sure-fire success in the overwhelming world of Barcelona dining. Obvious essentials like pintxos and paella are included (both great but neither authentically Catalan), and be sure to seek out local gems like stinky cheeses, pickled anchovies, artisan vermouth, grilled squid, blood sausages, craft beers, and giant goblets of gin and tonic, followed by 3 a.m. churros and chocolate to soak up the booze. This list of 38 essential food experiences is just the tip of the iceberg, though it offers a great variety of food (and prices) you can't find at home.
April 2019 Update
As always, some places must leave the list to make room for others. Here are a few of the highlights:
- The classic basque beef haven of Ipar-Txoko has been swapped for contemporary fine dining restaurant Mano Rota.
- The craft beer trend shows no signs of slowing down in Barcelona, with new bars opening up all the time that specialize in local artisan brews. To spread the love, Ølgod has been replaced by the BierCab gastropub this year.
- Bar Cañete remains a Barcelona mainstay for classic tapas and an unmatched, lively atmosphere, but this year Fismuler takes its place.
- Cakes are out and ice cream is in. This year, Bubó cake shop has been toppled by the Rocambolesc ice cream shop, brought to us by the ever-evolving and creative Roca brothers, of El Celler de Can Roca.
- Though the classic butifarra sausage sandwiches of Conesa will always have a place in our hearts, this year it’s time that the Fish and Chips Shop gets a turn at satisfying our cravings.
Prices per person, excluding alcohol
$ = Less than €15 (less than USD 16)
$$ = €16 - €39 (USD 18 to USD 44)
$$$ = €40 - €66 (USD 45 to USD 73)
$$$$ = More than €66 (more than USD 74)
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