Guidebook for Barcelona
Food Scene
Also very recommendable and famous for seafood and Catalan food: Cal Pep in Borne neighborhood. It's normal to have to wait in line at the bar for 30-40min. Really worth it!!! Tell the bald guy Paco or the redhead in glasses Xavi that you are staying with us. We go there all the time and they will treat you well.
A table in the dining room requires advance booking (or luck that day, if there is a cancellation while you wait)
131 locals recommend
Cal Pep
8 Plaça de les OllesAlso very recommendable and famous for seafood and Catalan food: Cal Pep in Borne neighborhood. It's normal to have to wait in line at the bar for 30-40min. Really worth it!!! Tell the bald guy Paco or the redhead in glasses Xavi that you are staying with us. We go there all the time and they will treat you well.
A table in the dining room requires advance booking (or luck that day, if there is a cancellation while you wait)
Restaurante La Panxa del Bisbe
158 Carrer del Torrent de les FlorsOne of my very favourite restaurants!!!
Some of the best seafood in Barcelona walking distance from the apartment!!
32 locals recommend
Rías de Galicia
7 Carrer de LleidaSome of the best seafood in Barcelona walking distance from the apartment!!
VERY recommendable tapas and some international dishes, for hard to please foodies. Lovely terrace available. Again walking distance! Open Sundays and Mondays (many places are not!!)
50 locals recommend
Casa de Tapas Cañota
7 Carrer de LleidaVERY recommendable tapas and some international dishes, for hard to please foodies. Lovely terrace available. Again walking distance! Open Sundays and Mondays (many places are not!!)
A nice place to enjoy some tapas and dishes with locals in a centric location, lovely terrace. Strong upside: they are open all day, Sundays and Mondays (many places are not!!)
9 locals recommend
RESTAURANT BARDOT BARCELONA
147 Carrer d'Enric GranadosA nice place to enjoy some tapas and dishes with locals in a centric location, lovely terrace. Strong upside: they are open all day, Sundays and Mondays (many places are not!!)
The pastry shop and tapas bar of Hofmann Cooking School. Great place for breakfast (the best croissants in BCN!) and for marvelous tapas. One of their formal restaurants next door requires adv booking
Carrer de la Granada del Penedès, 14
14 Carrer de la Granada del PenedèsThe pastry shop and tapas bar of Hofmann Cooking School. Great place for breakfast (the best croissants in BCN!) and for marvelous tapas. One of their formal restaurants next door requires adv booking
Authentic italian pizza made on the spot by the owners. One of the 2 best places for pizza in BCN. By the piece or full pizza, to eat on the go or take home (only a few stools, not a restaurant).
Carrer del Penedès, 7
7 Carrer del PenedèsAuthentic italian pizza made on the spot by the owners. One of the 2 best places for pizza in BCN. By the piece or full pizza, to eat on the go or take home (only a few stools, not a restaurant).
Botafumeiro
81 Carrer Gran de GràciaFamous seafood restaurant very close to home
Good option for lunch; excellent closed menu with several alternatives 15€
54 locals recommend
La Pubilla
23 Plaça de la LlibertatGood option for lunch; excellent closed menu with several alternatives 15€
Antunez
18 Carrer de NeptúTapas and cafeteria
Tapas 24
269 Carrer de la DiputacióKitchen open 12:00-23:00 and has a nice small terrace.
La Mundana
93 Carrer del VallespirReally recommendable (40-50€. Requires reservation plus taxi there)
Helena is a great friend and she will treat you great, really great tapas and wines; avg 25-35€
10 locals recommend
La Panxolina
37 Carrer de RabassaHelena is a great friend and she will treat you great, really great tapas and wines; avg 25-35€
Typical local bar, famous for the solomillo with foie gras and the granjero Serrano ("club sandwich" with Jamon Serrano)
128 locals recommend
Cervecería Vaso de Oro
6 Carrer de BalboaTypical local bar, famous for the solomillo with foie gras and the granjero Serrano ("club sandwich" with Jamon Serrano)
Paco Meralgo
171 Carrer de MuntanerGreat tapas, Catalan and Andalusian.
Great rooftop terrace, healthy cuisine and juicing. Great brunch, many vegetarian and raw options.
232 locals recommend
Flax&Kale
74b Carrer dels TallersGreat rooftop terrace, healthy cuisine and juicing. Great brunch, many vegetarian and raw options.
Run by the owner who buys very gourmet cheeses, wines and products. You can eat at the bar or a table -Quimet y Quimet
22 locals recommend
Antigua Casa Lucio
Run by the owner who buys very gourmet cheeses, wines and products. You can eat at the bar or a table -Quimet y Quimet
Niño Viejo
54 Av. de MistralFerran Adria's place in Barcelona
Xiringuito Escribà
62 Av. del LitoralBest Paella in town
Pez Vela
19 Passeig del Mare NostrumGreat Paella
Everything Else
Great place, young rising chef. Some traditional catalan dishes with modern touches. Very fresh fish and other delicious tapas.
9 locals recommend
Petit Capet
21 Carrer de Benet MercadéGreat place, young rising chef. Some traditional catalan dishes with modern touches. Very fresh fish and other delicious tapas.
Drinks & Nightlife
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