Top 10 best restaurants in Barcelona

Imagine two chefs, with professional records as long as their arms, to open a restaurant of tapas where one would like to come every day: It’s Bambarol.

Cirera and Firpo worked at best places like : Saüc, Bulli, Can Roca, Moo... For finally returning to their roots: a Mediterranean, Catalan and gastronomical cuisine as their mothers and grandmothers would have done it. But a cuisine revisited by 15 years of technique and voyages.

At the menu, cold or hot tapas of which we retain with emotion this day: a salmon marinated, the rice of the day, a fish ragout, a pot of lamb or an extraordinary sirloin. The carte changes according to the seasons and the products. Benefit from the 25€ menu which is dazzling.

It is far from the center, the gourmets will have to make an effort…

In the heart of Barcelona, a stone's throw from Casa Milà, Xavier Pellicer stands out as a beacon of culinary innovation, showcasing a respectful and creative approach to gastronomy. A renowned chef, Xavier Pellicer has created a space where plant-based cuisine reaches unparalleled heights, as evidenced by his menu which celebrates the produce of the earth with unrivalled finesse.

With a menu priced at €65, the chef invites you on a unique sensory journey, combining tradition and innovation.

Xavier Pellicer: A Journey Through Plants

Among the remarkable choices, the *Gaspatxo de remolatxa* surprises with its freshness, while the *Velouté de peix de roca* with saffron captivates with its aromas. The *Hummus de mongeta Azuki* and *Pakora de bròquil* are also innovative, each adding a unique touch to the meal. Additional options such as the *pop brasa* for an extra €3 enhance the experience.

This menu offers a choice of two dishes from the first group, one from the second and a dessert, promising a rich and balanced experience. Adaptations are possible for those who prefer a dessert-free option, with three dishes from the first group and one from the second.

The Xavier Pellicer restaurant in Barcelona was voted "Best vegetables restaurant number one of the world in 2018 and 2019" by  “We are smart – Green Guide”.  Today, chef Xavier is the first “We’re Smart® Plant-Based Untouchable” of the world! That is to say!

Nestled within the dazzling Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona, the AÜRT restaurant is an unrivalled culinary escapade, driven by the ambition to reinvent gastronomy with boldness and finesse.

The AÜRT experience: sourced products and great creativity

Right from the start, Aurt welcomes its guests into a world where every detail is designed to awaken the senses. The mushroom consommé opens the ball, closely followed by creations such as cuttlefish tartare and sea bass with kefir butter and almonds, revealing the sea in all its splendour. Escarole with anchovies and pistachio, and Ganxet beans in pil-pil with a piparra pepper mole, illustrate the chef's commitment to authentic, bold flavours. Here, traceability of local ingredients and knowledge of their producers are paramount. The menu and explanations allow you to source each dish... We love it!

Each dish on the tasting menu, priced at €145 including tax, is an ode to the richness of local produce, enhanced by impeccable technique and boundless creativity.

The selection of wines (€70, tax included) is carefully chosen to accompany this odyssey of taste, promising perfect harmony between food and drink.

As you can see, Aurt offers an enveloping culinary experience, where every mouthful tells a story and every dish is a discovery. From the starter with bread and olive oil, the hallmark of the house's hospitality, to the climax with innovative desserts such as kefir and citrus ice cream, Aurt invites you on a journey where tradition and innovation meet to create something exceptionally beautiful and tasty.

As you are walking down Aragó street, next to Rocafort, suddenly you find a restaurant called Can Vallès.

One might think that he has bumped into another Barcelona's bar, and here comes the big mistake. This restaurant with, at first gland, simple appearance, has a lot to show us.

The quality, detail and care of the dishes is equivalent to the outstanding restaurants in the city. Recipes made with the best products on the market.

Some dishes: chickpeas with lobster, pork feet cannelloni, fresh seafood, meat served on a hot stone, fresh salads and some very nice tapas!

The desserts...? Try the cheesecake or chocolate cake with cinnamon ice cream.

And.. the best wines selection!

Do not forget to book in advance as this is a small but very popular place .

Just a stone's throw from Casa Milà, Brabo is a celebration of wood-fired cooking, where creativity, technique and terroir merge under the guidance of chefs Rafa Panatieri and Jorge Sastre. The menu is an ode to simplicity and pure flavour, with dishes that celebrate traditional wood-fired cooking methods.

Brabo: A sanctuary of fire in Barcelona

Chefs Rafa Panatieri and Jorge Sastre, with their deep roots in the art of grilling, bring to Brabo an atmosphere of conviviality and sharing, reminiscent of family gatherings around the fire. The menu features local produce carefully selected for its exceptional quality. An approach hailed by the slow food movement. The menu features top-quality meats, fresh fish, a variety of grilled vegetables and excellent homemade bread. From the craftsmanship of the charcuterie to the meticulous selection of cheeses, every detail is designed to honour the richness of Spain's terroir.

An emblematic dish that embodies the spirit of Brabo is the 'Lomo de vaca vieja frisona', an example of the mastery of maturing and charcoal cooking that enriches the flavour of the meat. The menu also offers a variety of dishes ranging from innovative starters to elaborate side dishes, all prepared with particular attention to the culinary tradition of the fire. You can also choose from a number of other main courses, including matured Gascony pork tenderloin, Cal Pauet's organic lamb shoulder lacquered in its own juices, two-cooked duck and grilled squid.

Remarkable young chefs. In our Top... Don't hesitate.

Beware, this is one of our favourite tapas bars. Located just a stone's throw from the Picasso Museum in the picturesque Carrer de Montcada, Bar del Pla offers tapas, raciones and daily specials that will blow away any desire to diet in 5 seconds.

Bar de Pla offers both classic and creative tapas!

The Bar del Pla menu offers a fusion of classic tapas and creative dishes that change with the seasons. Notable dishes include smoked sardine coca, carrillera (simmered beef), mushroom cannelloni with truffle oil, squid ink croquettes, mushroom carpaccio with wasabi vinaigrette, and so on. The drinks are mainly natural and organic wines, chosen with talent!

Above all, we appreciate the mix of locals and tourists among the clientele, the friendly service and affordable prices for superbly sourced products.

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Just a ten-minute walk from the Sagrada Família, Teòric Taverna Gastronòmica stands out for its deep commitment to the slow food philosophy. Far from being defined by its simple, uncluttered interior, this restaurant is a veritable ode to local produce, offering colourful dishes full of flavour, where each creation is like a work of art.

The carefully-crafted menu pays tribute to organic and local produce, in an effort to support a small community of local suppliers. This close link with the land is reflected in a varied offer, celebrating 'the sea and the mountains', but also in the special attention paid to vegetarian diets, for which the chef concocts tailor-made menus bursting with local produce.

Teòric slow food Catalan cuisine

The 'Menú Teòric Curt', priced at €47 per person, is a perfect example of this celebration of local flavours. Starting with appetisers like "Pèsols pernil i menta" (peas, ham and mint) or "Coca de bacallà tirabec i all negre" (seasonal toast with bacalao, snow peas and black garlic), every bite is a discovery. The main courses, such as 'Arròs de sípia galera i porc' (rice with squid, galley and pork) or 'Pop papada trinxat de la Cerdanya sobrassada i mel' (octopus, pork belly, trinxat de la Cerdanya with sobrassada and honey), are a wonderful blend of sea and mountain produce. Desserts such as "Maduixa vainilla i menta" (strawberries, vanilla and mint) or "Xocolata oli i sal" (chocolate, olive oil and salt) provide the perfect sweet ending to this tasty journey.

All in all, a vibrant tribute to the richness of Catalan produce!

When Thomas Abellan took over the Bar Alegría, he had on his shoulders the weight of more than 120 years of tradition, quality, and good spirits.

Good mood because, as its name indicates, the Bar Alegría became a meeting place and a place of socialization for a heterogeneous group of people from Barcelona since its opening in 1899. With the help of his father Carlos Abellan, one of the great Catalan chefs of the generation of Sergi Arola, José Andrés, and Ferran Adrià, they have kept the modernist charm of the place while modernizing its gastronomic offer. The menu now includes classic tapas and seasonal dishes. We loved the tortilla with truffles and we let you discover "El bikini de mi padre".

A nice list of natural wines.

It is absolutely necessary to book (link on their site).