Restaurants in Barcelona
Barcelona has excellent dining options for expats and Spaniards alike. Local restaurants specialise in Catalan cuisine, featuring heaps of garlic, olive oil and fish, most accompanied by pa amb tomàquet (bread with tomato, olive oil and salt). Tapas are also a local favourite.People usually make lunch and dinner reservations. Places usually open for lunch from 1 or 2 pm until 4 pm and for dinner at 8 or 9 pm. The earlier you arrive, the easier to get a last-minute reservation, or a table without reservation.
Recommended restaurants in Barcelona
(c/Muntaner 171)
Say it aloud and you'll notice the play on words if you know Spanish. Fabulous tapas (new style/alta tapas) bar in the Eixample. Fresh food, simply prepared. A great place to go for Catalan tapas, quieter than Cerveceria Catalana.
www.pacomeralgo.com
Tel: 93 430 9027
Cerveceria Catalana
(c/Mallorca 236)
Really popular with the tourists (but not in a bad way, food is great and there are always locals there too). It is in the Eixample - Passeig de Gracia/ Rambla de Catalunya shopping area. Great if you want an early dinner as they are open all day - no need to wait until 9pm to dine.
Tapas 24
(c/Diputació 269)
Expats will love sitting at the counter of this fabulous tapas bar. Be prepared for a wait if you come at peak times. Since they are open all day, you can waltz in during off-peak hours.
www.projectes24.com
Tel: 93 488 0977
ABAC
(av/Tibidabo 1)
The only 2-star Michelin restaurant in BCN, a la "el bulli" style, but you can actually get a reservation. A tasting menu (without wine) is about 125 to 175 per person. The sensory experience and the amazing meal that accompany the price is well worth digging a little deeper into the wallet than normal. It is one of the best restaurants in Spain.
www.abacbarcelona.com/eng
Tel: 93 319 6600
Can Majo
(c/Almirall Aixada 23)
Along the beach in Barceloneta. Con Majo is old and famous for the best paella in town.
Tel: 93 221 5455
Carmelitas
(Doctor Dou 1)
In El Raval, Carmelitas features traditional Catalan food; ingredients are the star attraction, and the setting is fashionable.
www.carmelitas.biz
Tel: 93 412 46 84
Granja La Pallaresa
(c/Petritxol 11)
Located in In Barri Gòtico, this is a small and typical granja, which translates into “milk bar”, and means you can try the traditional thick chocolate drink with a side of churros.
www.lapallaresa.com
Altre Set Del Born
(c/Ases 16)
Situated in the El Born neighbourhood, this hole-in-the-wall tapas bar features fresh ingredients and fantastic surtidos de quesos (meats).
Tel: 93 319 3531
La Tinaja
(c/l'Esparteria 9)
Also in El Born, near Altre Set del Born. Charming atmosphere, good
charcuterie, tapas.
Tel: 93 310 22 50
Pim Pam Burger
(c/Sabateret, 4)
A small, popular and tasty burger joint in El Born.
www.pimpamplats.com (click "burger" or "contact" on the utensil icons)
Tel: 93 315 2093
Taller de Tapas
With several locations throughout the city, this chain is well-known for reliably good tapas. A scene from Woody Allen's film "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" was shot in the Rambla Catalunya outpost.
www.tallerdetapas.com
