RESTAURANTS

- Spanish food

Agut

Address – Carrer d’En Gignàs, 16, Barcelona, Spain, 08002
Telephone – 933151709.
Catalan cuisine. Agut (not to be confused with better known Agut d’Avignon on Trinitat, 3) can be found in the Barri Gotic a few blocks from the harbour front of Barcelona. Agut is typical of the bohemian vibe that permeates this slightly rundown part of the old centre of Barcelona.

Agut d’Avignon

Address – Trinitat, 3, Barcelona, Spain, 08002
Telephone – 933026034
E-mail – restaurant@agutdavignon.com
Agut d’Avignon is well loved restaurant in Barcelona. It can be found in a tiny alleyway near the Plaça Reial and attracts politicians, authors, journalists, bankers, industrialists, and artists ‘ and even on occasion the royals and goverment ministers.

Amaltea

Address – Carrer Diputació, 164, Barcelona, Spain, 08011
Telephone – 934548613
E-mail – amaltea@restaurantamaltea.com
This vegetarian restaurant in Barcelona serves wholesome international cuisine in a chilled out and friendly environment.

Arenal

Address – Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta, 15, Barcelona, Spain, 08003
Telephone – 932210810
E-mail – info@arenalrestaurant.com
El Arenal restaurante is a restaurant on the beach of Barceloneta, just south of the two towers of Port Olimpic in front of the Hospital Del Mar. It is under the pedestrian walkway, so you can see it best from the beach itself.

Cafe Schilling

Address – Ferrán, 23, Barcelona, Spain, 08002
Telephone – 933176787
Cafe Schilling – Cafe and Bar – Barcelona. Cafe Schilling has a great location on Calle Ferran. It a lovely place for a cafe or snack with minimalist but welcoming intererior, decorated in warm colours with low-level lightening.

Cal Pep

Address – Plaça de les Olles, 8, Barcelona, Spain, 08003
Telephone – 933107961
E-mail – calpep@calpep.com
Cal Pep is a very respected and authentic tapas restaurant located on tiny Plaza de les Olles in Barcelona. It is equally popular with visitors and locals alike thanks to owner Pep himself, who overses the serving of delicious tapas and a menu of seafood dishes.

Can Costa

Address – Passeig Joan de Borbó, 70, Barcelona, Spain, 08003
Telephone – 932215903
Restaurant Can Costa is a well known and popular establishment suberbly situated on Barceloneta’s board walk Passeig Joan de Borbó.

Casa Calvet

Address – Casp 48, Barcelona, Spain, 08010
Telephone – 934124012
Restaurant Casa Calvet. Classy and stylish restaurant in historic settings. Catalan and mediterranean cuisine. Restaurant Casa Calvet is located in Casa Calvet, a building created for a textile manufacturer by the Catalan Architectural genius Anton Gaudi.

Cinc Sentits – 1 Michelin Star

Address – Carrer d’Aribau, 58, Barcelona, Spain, 933239490
Telephone – 933239491
E-mail – info@cincsentits.com
Restaurant Cinc Sentits – 1 Michelin Star 2009 – Barcelona. Chef : Jordi Artal. Cinc Sentits means Five Senses. A Michelin star restaurant in the heart of Barcelona’s Eixample district that offers creative and contemporary cuisine based on Catalan roots.

Els Quatre Gats

Address – Carrer Montsio 3, Barcleona, Spain, 08002
Telephone – 933024140
Famous for being Pablo Picasso’s old hangout, Els Quatre Gats a piece of living history. The name means “The four cats” in Catalan (Los Cuatro Gatos in Spanish) and is a Spanish expression which means ” a few insignificant people.”

Gaig – 1 Michelin Star

AddressCarrer d’Aragó, 214, Barcelona, Spain, 08011
Telephone – 934291017
E-mail – info@restaurantgaig.com
Gaig Restaurant – Barcelona – 1 Michelin Star. Chef Carles Gaig. Modern Catalan Cuisine. Contemporary design. Located in boutique Hotel Cram. One of the undisputed best restaurants in Barcelona.

La Dama

Address – Avinguda Diagonal 423, Barcelona, Spain, 08008
Telephone – 932020686
Fax – 932007299
E-mail – reservas@ladama-restaurant.com
LA DAMA Restaurant Barcelona is an upscale restaurant on Avenida Diagonal in a modernist building called Casa Sayrach and designed by architecht Manuel Sayrach in 1918 generally gets high reviews for high quality food and service.

Les Quinze Nits

Address – Plaça Reial, 6, Barcelona, Spain, 08002
Telephone – 933173075
Les Quinze Nits in Barcelona is on the Placa Reial near La Rambla and so it enjoys both a great location and also a great reputation. The food is good and inexpensive and features an wide selection of Catalan, Spanish and International dishes

Llucanes – 1 Michelin Star

Address – Placa de la Font, Barcelona, Spain, 08003
Telephone – 932242525
E-mail – cuina@restaurantllucanes.com
Restaurant Lluçanès – Barcelona. Chefs ángel Pascual & Francesc Miralles. After 16 years in the small village of Prat de Lluçanès about 1 hour from Barcelona a change and a challenge was needed, so it was decided to transfer the old restaurant Lluçanès to a new location in Barcelona in the Barceloneta Market.

Los Caracoles (Casa Bofarull)

Address – Carrer dels Escudellers, 14, Barcelona, Spain, 08002
Telephone – 933023185
E-mail – loscaracoles@loscaracoles.es
One could easily walk past the Los Caracoles in Barcelona without noticing it, except for the chickens roasting on a spit outside. Inside is a labyrinth of rooms on various levels connected by small wooden staircases with snails carved into the handrails, echoing the restaurants name, ‘caracoles’ (snails).

Market Hotel Restaurant

Address – Carrer del Comte Borrell, 68, Barcelona, Spain, 08015
Telephone – 932890130
Fax – 934242965
E-mail – restaurante@markethotel.com.es
The Market Hotel Restaurant is open to non-residents and has quite a following. The décor is simple, with lots of whitewashed wood giving the interior a cool classy feel. The menu is quite varied and excellent value, combiningCatalan cuisine with the odd Oriental and Italian dish.

Mirador

Address – Carrer de Sant Francesc de Paula, 2, Barcelona, Spain, 08003
Telephone – 902520522
E-mail – mirador@sagardi.com
he Mirador Restaurant – Palau de la Música. Traditional Catalan and International cuisine in a contemporary, light and spacious brasserie with a lovely green area decorated with caricatures of Catalan composers.

Sauc – 1 Michelin Star

Address – Passatge de Lluís Pellicer, 12, Barcelona, Spain, 08036
Telephone – 933210189
E-mail – sauc@saucrestaurant.com
Restaurant Saüc – 1 Michelin Star – Barcelona. Chef : Xavier Franco. Based on traditional Catalan cuisine, but with a contemporary flavour in the many creative recipes using high quality fresh ingredients

Senyor Parellada

Address – Carrer de l’Argenteria, 37, Barcelona, Spain, 08003
Telephone – 933105094
Senyor Parellada restaurant – Catalan cuisine, Barcelona. Senyor Parellada has excellent Catalan cuisine at affordable prices in a superb setting. This popular Catalan restaurant is located in the swish looking Banys Orientals hotel on Hotel Argenteria, so most people assume that this is the hotel restaurant and very expensive, but actually the prices are very reasonable.

Via Veneto – 1 Michelin Star

Address – Carrer de Ganduxer, 10, Barcelona, Spain, 08021
Telephone – 932007244
E-mail – pmonje@adam.es
ia Veneto restaurant – 1 Michelin Star – Barcelona. Chef: Carles Tejedo. Elegant and timeless modernist style décor with an array of classical dishes of the highest standard served with flawless service and a legendary wine list. One of Barcelona’s best restaurants with a well deserved star from the Michelin guide among many other awards.

- Italian food

Al Passatore

Address – Pla de Palau 8, Barcelona, Spain, 08003
Telephone – 933197851
Al Passatore is a popular Italian restaurant in the Born area of Barcelona. The big attraction is the large selection of tasty wood-oven Pizza’s and Calzones as well as fresh pasta dishes.

Da Greco

Address – Passeig de Gràcia 116, Barcelona, Spain
Telephone – 932186550
Behind rather imposing doors that look more like a private club than a restaurant lies a family restaurant Da Greco High quality Italian cuisine prepared by chef Tony da Greco at very reasonable prices.

La Bella Napoli – Calle Margarit

Address – Carrer de Margarit, 12, Barcelona, Spain, 08004
Telephone – 934425056
a Bella Napoli – Villaroel. Good Italian restaurants are hard to find because most of them are managed by people who are not Italian. La Bella Napoli is definately managed by Italians – Neapolitan to be more precise.

La Bella Napoli – Calle Villaroel

Address – Carrer de Villarroel, 101, Barcelona, Spain, 08011
Telephone – 934547056
La Bella Napoli – Villaroel. Good Italian restaurants are hard to find because most of them are managed by people who are not Italian. La Bella Napoli is definately managed by Italians – Neapolitan to be more precise.

La Locanda

Address – Carrer del Doctor Joaquim Pou, 4, Barcelona, Spain, 08002
Telephone – 933174609
La Locanda is well known for good Italian food. The location is very central on Doctor Joaquim Pou. Just close enough to the Cathedral of Barcelona to create an international atmosphere but also just hidden enough to keep the menu above the dismal flavours that most tourists seems to accept in very touristy spots

La Pizza Nostra

Address – Montcada 29, Barcelona, Spain, 08003
Telephone – 933199058
La Pizza Nostra serves a fusion of Mediterranean and Argentinian food. It’s conveniently situated very close to the Picasso museum. 25 different kinds of artesanal pizza and lots of desserts.

Made in Italy

Address – Carrer Ample, 50, Barcelona, Spain, 08002
Telephone – 933198554
Made in Italy. Italian Restaurant. Made in Italy brings Genovese cuisine to the Barri Gotic of Barcelona. Pleasant and relaxed settings. 100% ecological foor with meat from Argentina and pasta, pizzas and sauces from Italy.

Melton

Address – Carrer de Muntaner, 189, Barcelona, Spain, 08036
Telephone – 933632776
Melton Restaurant – Italian restaurant on Calle Muntaner in left side of Eixample in Barcelona. Upmarket an smart Italian restaurant in elegant and modern locale with high quality Italian cuisine average 45 euros. Worth visiting.

Pizzeria Piccata

Address – Gran Vía de les Corts Catalanes, 489, Barcelona, Spain, 08015
Telephone – 934245314
Restaurant Pizzeria Piccata is a small friendly family run restaurant serving delicious stone-baked pizzas with generous toppings. Their range of fresh pastas is equally tempting, with a choice of accompaniments, from prawns tossed in a light basil vinaigrette, wild mushrooms to a juicy tomato sauce.

- Japaneese food

Cirkus Experience

Address – Carrer d’Avinyó, 24, Barcelona, Spain, 08002
Telephone – 933183855
E-mail – info@cirkusgroup.com
Cirkus Experience – Sushi and Fashion restaurant Barcelona. Cirkus Experience was born out of the union of two rather distinct concepts: Sushi and Fashion. The owners are Rodrigo Guevara and Luisa Jaramillo, of Colombian origins, who join in this restaurant their passions: Japanese food and clothes design and accessories.

Doble Zer00 sushi restaurant.

Address – Jaume Giralt 53, Barcelona, Spain, 08003
Telephone – 933151744
Doble Zer00 serves high quality sushi and exotic tapas and is a recommended choice if you are hungry for good Asian food in Barcelona. Located in Born area of Barcelona

Hello Sushi

Address – Junta de Comerc 14, Barcelona, Spain, 08001
Telephone – 934120830
aditional Japanese food of mouth watering quality. Sushis, sashimis and a range of carefully prepared and creative dishes. A modern and fresh atmosphere combines to make the experience excellent value for money.

Ikibana

Address – Passeig de Picasso, 32, Barcelona, Spain, 08003
Telephone – 932956732
Ikibana – Japanese/Brazilian restaurant with lounge bar Barcelona. Ikibana is a new and popular restaurant in the fashionable and fun Born district of Barcelona’s gothic quarter. Ikibana offers a tasty mix of traditional Japanese dishes and tropical Brazilian influences.

Ken

Address – Benet i Mateu 53, Barcelona, Spain, 08034
Telephone – 932032044
Ken is a small, but very authentic Japanese restaurant. Come and try their giant lobster and visit their website to see menu details

Kibuka – Calle Goya 9

Address – Goya 9, Barcelona, Spain, 08012
Telephone – 932378994
E-mail – kibuka@kibuka.com
Kibuka Sushi Bar. Very popular Japanese sushi bar opened by two brothers of Brazilian origin serving up wonderfully fresh sushi and some Japanese dishes. Try the Tataki Uramaki, Kibuka Uramaki and the Spicy Maguro Tempura, which come highly recommended – and don’t forget to sample the brazilian flavour. Have a caiprinha drink!.

Kibuka – Calle Verdi 64

Address – Verdi 64, Barcelona, Spain, 08012
Telephone – 934159217
E-mail – kibuka@kibuka.com
Kibuka. Sushi Bar with a touch of Brazil. Opened by two brothers of Brazilian origin. By popular demand following long lines outside Kibuka on Calle Goya 9, the owners obliged by opening a big brother on Calle Verdi. Kibuka Verdi offers the same popular fusion of japanese food and super fresh sushi served in a genuinely warm and friendly atmosphere.

Kirin – Arago 231

Address – Carrer d’Aragó, 231, Barcelona, Spain, 08007
Telephone – 934882919
Restaurant and sushi bar Kirin. Large menu of Japanese dishes at “all you can eat” prices. Pick the dishes yourself from the revolving dishes. 40 varieties of sushi. Wide variety of vegetarian dishes. 2 locations.

Koy Shunka

Address – Carrer de Copons, 7, Barcelona, Spain, 08002
Telephone – 934127939
Koy Shunka – Japanese restaurant Barcelona regarded by many as Barcelona’s best Japanese restaurant, so reservations are a good idea. They serve Mediterranean and Japanese cuisines prepared by Japanese and Chinese owners Hideki Matsuhisa and Xu Zhangchao. See also restaurants Shunka in Barcelona which is managed by same owners.

Machiroku

Address – Carrer de les Moles, 21, Barcelona, Spain, 08002
Telephone – 934126082
Machiroku Japanese restaurant Barcelona. Sushi. Small and simple surroundings, but top marks for fresh sushi and sashimi. Friendly fast service. Reasonable prices. Lunch menu. Recommended.

Mitsui

Address – Carrer d’Aribau 112, Barcelona, Spain, 08036
Telephone – 934514999
Restaurante Mitsui – Japanese restaurant Barcelona. One of the best value Japanese restaurants in Barcelona in a central location on Calle Aribau in the Eixample area of Barcelona. Mitsui has an all you can eat free buffet with both sushi, sashimi and many other free Japanese stir fry dishes cooked in front of you. Big selection of desserts.

Shunka

Address – Carrer dels Sagristans, 5, Barcelona, Spain
Telephone – 934124991
Shunka is a Japanese restaurant that opened in 2001 in the Gothic area of Barcelona near the Cathedral on street Sagristans. Shunka has gained a solid reputation as being one of top Japanese restaurants in Barcelona. The owners also opened a sister restaurant called “Koy Shunka” in 2008.

Soho

Address – Comerc 27, Barcelona, Spain, 08003
Telephone – 932682577
SOHO Sushi & Drinks bar is a new Sushi bar on Comerc 27 in the Born area of Barcelona. A modern and stylish locale with selection of Japanese dishes and sushi with an international level of service.

- Chineese food

Ming Dynasty

Address – Avinguda Diagonal, 460, Barcelona, Spain, 08006
Telephone – 932174780
Restaurant Ming Dynasty – Chinese restaurant Barcelona. Ming Dynasty offers a selection of different styles of Chinese cuisines with focus on quality and authentic dishes. The interior is also a cut above the average Chinese restaurant with a plain but elegant decor rather than the usual dragon and waterfall themes.

Out of China

Address – Muntaner 100, Barcelona, Spain, 08036
Telephone – 934515555
Out of China claims to serve “homemade” MSG-free Chinese food, in other words the real deal. The menu seems to live up to the claim and the décor is vastly different from your average “snap-together” Chinese restaurant kit which can be found on every corner of Barcelona.

- Indian food

Cardemon

AddressCarders 31, Barcelona, Spain, 08002
Telephone932955059
E-mailinfo@cardamon.es
Cardemon. Taste the flavours of India. Great Indian curries & some Catalan dishes. The curries come in the usual flavours – chicken, lamb and shark. Wait a minute – SHARK curry? Yes.. shark curry – Tiburon in Spanish. It’s cutting edge and very good. Small curries are 6-7 euros. Bigger curries are about 11 euros.

Goa

Address – Ample 46, Barcelona, Spain, 08002
Website – www.goabcn.com
GOA. Tasty Indian and Pakistani dishes lovingly prepared in a clay tandoori oven. Friendly service and cosy surroundings with a central location in the Gothic Quarter (Barri Gótic) Try the vindalho or korma! Indian Cobra beers.

Khana

Address – Carrer de Casanova, 68, Barcelona, Spain, 08011
Telephone – 934534978‎
Restaurante Khana – Indian restaurant Barcelona. Khana is one of the lastest Indian restaurants to open in Barcelona. So far the rave reviews indicate excellent and authentic indian food, friendly and english speaking service, nice interior and reasonable prices. Try it!

Moti Mahal

Address – Sant Pau 103, Barcelona, Spain, 08001
Telephone – 933293252
Moti Mahal serves an wide range of authentic Indian cuisine, including madras and tiki dishes, sheek kebabs, and traditional soupls, breads and biryanis. House specialities are tandoori disheds and the tofu paneer pakora.

Nice Spice

Address – Carrer de Pujades, 207, Barcelona, Spain, 08005
Telephone – 933089548
Nice Spice is a authentic Indian Pakistani restaurant in Poble Nou in the Sant Marti district just outside the Poble Nou metro stop on L4.
Tandoori specialists making the food the way it’s make in the UK, which is good news for spicy food and curry lovers.

Om India – Castillejos 286

Address – Castillejos 286, Barcelona, Spain, 08025
Telephone – 934568309
E-mail – omindiabcn@hotmail.com
Om India is a popular Indian restaurant in Barcelona offering tasty aromatic Indian Dishes. From fiery curry to smooth and mild there is a dish to suit all tastes. 3 locations in Barcelona.

Om India – Floridablanca 130

Address – Floridablanca 130, Barcelona, Spain, 08011
Telephone – 933250307
E-mail – omindiabcn@hotmail.com
Om India is a popular Indian restaurant in Barcelona offering delicious aromatic Indian dishes. From fiery curry to smooth and mild there is a dish to suit all tastes. 3 locations in Barcelona.

Om India – Pere IV 210

Address – Pere IV 210, Barcelona, Spain, 08005
Telephone – 934863673
E-mail – omindiabcn@hotmail.com
Om India is a popular Indian restaurant in Barcelona offering tasty aromatic Indian Dishes. From fiery curry to smooth and mild there is a dish to suit all tastes. 3 locations in Barcelona.

Shanti

Address – C/Agustina Saragossa 3, Barcelona, Spain, 08017
Telephone – 932523115
Fax – 932051985
E-mail – restaurantshanti@hotmail.com
Restaurant Shanti. Shanti, is a word from the Sanskrit language which means peace. This new Indian restaurant in the Les Cortes neighbourhood of Barcelona offers rich and varied selection of authentic Indian dishes.

Tandoor

Address – Calabria, 144, Barcelona, Spain, 08015
Telephone – 934253206
andoor Indian restaurant in Barcelona specialises in authentic Northern Indian cuisine. Dining is an aromatic experience at Tandoor, featuring meats, fish, rice & vegetables. (Take-out service available)

- Seafood

Can Majo

Address – Carrer de l’Almirall Aixada 23, Barcelona, Spain, 08003
Telephone – 932215455
E-mail – info@canmajo.es
Can Majo – Seafood restaurant Barcelona specialised in seafood and rice dishes. Founded in 1968 Can Majo is considered one of the better seafood restaurants in the Barceloneta area of Barcelona near the beach. A firm favorite with visitors and locals alike for high level of seafood tapas, excellent seafood paellas, fideus and suquet in nice surroundings with sea breezes and beach views.

El Botafumeíro

Address – Gran de Gràcia, 81, Barcelona, Spain, 08012
Telephone – 932184230
E-mail – info@botafumeiro.es
El Botafumeíro in the Gracia area of Barcelona is a classic old style Barcelona restaurant famous for seafood and oysters and generally considered to be one of the best seafood places in Barcelona. Not cheap with a la carte dishes from 50 to 70 euros and due to popularity with rich and famous, but hightly recommended for all Spanish dishes.

Els Pescadors

Address – Plaça de Prim, 1, Barcelona, Spain, 08005
Telephone – 932252018
Fax – 932240004
E-mail – reserves@elspescadors.com
Els Pescadors. High cuisine in the neighbour of Poblenou. Famous for rice and fresh fish and generally considered to be one of the best fish restaurants in Barcelona. Well hidden on the old Plaza Prim in Poblenou, but worth visiting. Expect to pay around 50 euros per person.

La Paradeta

Address – Carrer Comercial, 7, Barcelona, Spain, 08009
Telephone – 932681939
La Paradeta – seafood restaurant in Born area of Barcelona. La Paradeta in the Born area a bit hidden behind the old market of Born, which is currently being renovated. This seafood eatery packs out daily because of a well deserved reputation for fresh, cheap and tasty seafood. Expect to queue even if you get there early because reservations are not possible and the secret is out!

Rias de Galicia

Address – Carrer de Lleida, 7, Barcelona, Spain, 08004
Telephone – 934234570
Rias de Galicia – Seafood restaurant Barcelona. The name means Estuaries of Galicia. Opened in 1986. Authentic but pricey sea food restaurant using fresh ingredients from Galicia region of Spain. Located in Poble Sec area of Barcelona near Espanya metro station. The quality is famed, but prices can be up to 50 euros for a main course due to the rarity of the seafood on the dish.

- Mediterranean cuisine

Alkimia – 1 Michelin star

Address – Carrer de la Industria 79, Barcelona, 08025
Telephone – 932076115
E-mail – alkimia@telefonica.net
Restaurant Alkimia – 1 Michelin star 2009 – Barcelona. Chef Jordi Vilé. Alkimia means “alchemy” in English. Michelin star minimalist Alkimia has a secure position as one of Barcelona’s top gourmet restaurants.

Anima

Address – Angels 6, Barcelona, Spain, 08001
Telephone – 933424912
Anima describes its cuisine as mediterranean fusion and includes fish, meat and duck and vegetarian dishes. Near the MACBA Museum of Modern Art, Anima is one of the new Raval resaturants which serves creative and fusion cuisine.

Aqua

Address – Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta, 30, Barcelona, Spain, 08003
Telephone – 932251272.
E-mail – reservas.agua@grupotragaluz.com
Aqua is a solid choice for good food with sea views in Barcelona. The classy and popular restaurant in Barcelona is superbly situated on the beach front itself near the Hotel Arts in Port Olimpic with an ample outdoor terrace and indoor area.

Barkeno

Address – Carrer de Casp, 17, Barcelona, Spain, 08010
Telephone – 934813490
E-mail – info@barkeno.es
The name of this sophisticated restaurant is a nod to Barkeno or Barcino, the ancient Roman city of Barcelona. The restaurant doesn’t just pay homage to the city’s rich cultural heritage in name, but also in its excellent Mediterranean cuisine and elegant interior design.

Bestial

Address – Carrer de Ramon Trias Fargas, 2, Barcelona, Spain, 08005
Telephone – 932240407
Fax – 932240649
E-mail – reservas.bestial@grupotragaluz.com
Bestial is on the beach of Barceloneta right in front of the five star Hotel Arts. Back in the day this was Barcelona’s Planet Hollywood location, but those days are gone and Bestial brings a nice touch of style that we would like to see more of on the beaches of Barcelona. The menu is tasty fresh Mediterranean and international cuisine.

Carmelitas

Address – Carrer del Doctor Dou, 1, Barcelona, Spain, 08001
Telephone – 934124684
E-mail – info@carmelitas.biz
Carmelitas has created an atmosphere based on austerity, light and transparence.
This popular restaurant in the Ravel is on Calle Doctor Dou 1. Fresh local ingredients from nearby La Boqueria market are an essential part of the dished, which are served with a no-nonsense style of cuisine that combines common sense with good cooking.

Comerç 24 – 1 Michelin star

Address – Carrer Comerç, 24, Barcelona, Spain
Telephone – 933192102
E-mail – info@comerc24.com
Comerç 24. 1 Michelin star 2009. Chef Carles Abellán. Abellan is the protégé of legendary chef Ferran Adrié of El Bulli and 3 star Michelin fame. They worked together for nine years and now Carles Abellán has his own Michelin star at restaurant Comerc 24 in the heart of the Born area of Barcelona.

Drolma – 1 Michelin star

Address – Passeig de Gràcia, 70, Barcelona, Spain, 08007
Telephone – 934967710
E-mail – info@drolmarestaurant.cat
he Drolma restaurant is in the Majestic Hotel in Barcelona on the exclusive Passeig de Gracia. The restaurant’s name is Sanskrit for Buddha’s female side, but this asian influenced name does not seem to reflect in the menu. This superb restaurant has one Michelin star awarded to it’s celebrated chef Fermí Puig, who has created one of Barcelona’s best restaurants. Mediterranean cuisine with fresh regional ingredients and seasonal dishes to blend tradition, innovation, and inspiration.

El Pebre Blau

Address – Carrer dels Banys Vells, 21, Barcelona, Spain, 08003
Telephone – 933191308
E-mailinfo@elpebreblau.com
El Pebre Blau, restaurant, Barcelona. El Pebre Blau means “The Blue Pepper.” This small but exquisitely renovated restaurant just a few steps from the Santa Maria del Mar church in the Born area of Barcelona is an instant hit with everyone and particularly recommended place to take visitors, go on a date and almost any other special occasion.

El Salon

Address – L’Hostal d’en Sol 6-8, Barcelona, Spain, 08002
Telephone – 933152159
El Salon restaurant. is a small friendly, unpretentious restaurant located close behind the big post office (Correos) at the end of Via Laietana which seperates the gothic and Ribera parts of old Barcelona. It’s a cosy little place with an eclectic feel, due to its unusual collection of furniture and lamps.

El Trapio

Address – Carrer de l’Esperança, 25, Barcelona, Spain, 08017
Telephone – 932115817
El Trapio Restaurant. Good quality restaurant in beautiful house in zona alta – upper part of Barcelona. Outdoor terrace in the summer. No metro stations close by.

ÉS

Address – Carrer del Doctor Dou, 14, Barcelona, Spain, 08001
Telephone – 933010068
ÉS restaurant adds to the reputation of the street Dr. Dou in the Raval as a gourmet hotspot in Barcelona. ÉS restaurant has a upmarket minimalist decor with an open kitchen. The food is excellent mediterraean catalan fusion. Try the Fetuccinni al Negroni.

Fernandez

Address – Passeig de Gracia 116, Barcelona, Spain, 08008
Telephone – 932384846
Fernandez Restaurant offers an outstanding collection of Spanish specialities with an international flavour. Modern eclectic design.

L’Orangerie

Address – Ctra Vallvidrera al Tibidabo 83, Barcelona, Spain, 08035
Telephone – 932593000
L’Orangerie Restaurant in the Five Star Gran Hotel La Florida, Barcelona offer Catalan, Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine. L’Orangerie Restaurant has a superb location in the Holel Florida in Barcelona at the back of the city in the hills overlooking Barcelona near Tibidabo. For special occasions you won’t find a more exotic location in Barcelona.

La Fianna

Address – Banys Vells 15, Barcelona, Spain, 08003
Telephone – 933151810
E-mail – robbydunne@hotmail.com
La Fianna (Gaelic for warrior) established in 2003. This seductive, funky retreat puts the beat in the heart of the Born and serves a truly international and asian cuisine. Cool tunes set the vibe to the city’s liveliest cocktail bar, whilst a selection of chill out beds and velvety sofas provide the perfect ambience to wile away the evening with friends and lovers.

La Miranda del museu

Address – Plaça de Pau Vila, 3, Barcelona, Spain, 08003
Telephone – 932455007
La Miranda del museu is a little known, but wonderfully positioned rooftop restaurant on the roof of MHC, the Museum of the History of Catalonia – El Museo de Historia de Cataluña in the port vell marina area of Barcelona. It has wonderful views of the marina looking towards the hill of Montjuic. There is a cafeteria service during the museum’s opening hours and a restaurant service at midday, when a set lunch is served, and an excellent é la carte dinner in the evenings.

Limbo

Address – Carrer de la Mercè, 13, Barcelona, Spain, 08002
Telephone – 933107699
E-mail – limborestaurante@gmail.com
imbo has a wonderful location at the harbour end of the Raval in Barcelona in the narrow gothic street of Merce. From inside these ancient palacial surroundings where Limbo has made its name you will delight in a steady flow of imaginative and modern Catalan and mediterranean dishes.

Margarita Blue

Address – Josep Anselm Clave, Barcelona, Spain, 08002
Telephone – 933177176
Margarita Blue Bar in Barcelona is an old friend in the Barcelona night life scene that you are always happy to see again. They always gets good reviews for cool atmosphere, great food, good service and all this at fair prices surrounded by a good mix of customers. It’s popular and none too big, so reserve a table in advance if possible.
Sinatra

Address – Carrer de Les Heures, 4, Barcelona, Spain, 08002
Telephone – 934125279
Sinatra Restaurant and lounge bar – Barcelona – Gotico. Three floors with art déco decor. Sinatra, jazz and swing music accompanies excellent menu of tasty fusion dishes and wines. Later DJ’s and bar scene makes this a popular choice, not least because of central location near Ramblas and Plaza Reial.

- Other restaurants

Stush and Teng

Address – Carrer del Rosselló, 209, Barcelona, Spain, 08008
Telephone – 933689393
E-mail – info@stushandteng.com
tush and Teng – Jamaican restaurant in Barcelona. A slice of Jamaica in Barcelona. Truly a unique experience in Barcelona – the only Jamaican restaurant in Barcelona called Stush and Teng, which means “the best of everything.”

Betawi

Address – Carrer de Montsió, 4, Barcelona, Spain, 08002
Telephone – 934126264
Betawi Indonesian restaurant in Barcelona. The name comes from Batavia, which was the colonial name of Jakarta for 350 years under Dutch colonial rule. The term “Orange Betawi” refers to a person originally from Jakarta. Betawi was opened in 1999 by a fusion between Catalonia and Indonesia in the marriage of Josep Maria and Herewati P.

Equinox

Address – Carrer Verdi, 21, Barcelona, Spain, 08012
Telephone – 934157976
Equinox Lebanese restaurant serves tasty hot pitas with a variety of fillings including falafel, xix tawuk (chicken), shwarma (lamb) and humus, to eat-in or take-away. They also serve plates of the same, accompanied by salad and various cremas. Finish off with a mint tea and tasty pastries.

Mediterrània

Address – Carrer del Comte d’Urgell, 42, Barcelona, Spain, 08011
Telephone – 934240461
Mediterrénia – Syrian restaurant, Barcelona. One of six in a chain of Syrian restaurants scattered around the city, Mediterrénia is the most centrally located. Starters include salads, humus and various savoury pastries, followed by tasty plates like falafel, xix tawuk (spicy marinated chicken) and Moussaka. For the smaller appetite there’s always the choice of a filled pita.

Thai Gardens

Address – Carrer de la Diputació, 273, Barcelona, Spain, 08007
Telephone – 934879898
Thai Gardens Restaurant Barcelona. One of Barcelona’s best thai restaurants with excellent food, a wonderful ambience and good service. Located close to Plaza Catalunya in the centre of Barcelona.

Thai Lounge

Address – Valencia 205, Barcelona, Spain, 08007
Telephone -934549032
E-mail – info@thailounge.com
Since opening in 2002, Thai Lounge has found favour as one of the best Thai restaurants in Barcelona. Excellent service and a full menu of traditional Thai dishes at good value prices. For couples or groups Thai Lounge is always a good choice for a delicious meal. All the menu items are available as take-aways too and the take-away prices are 20% off the menu prices.

ThaiThai

Address – Carrer de la Diputació, 93, Barcelona, Spain, 08015
Telephone – 620938059
E-mail – thaithaibcn@gmail.com
ThaiThai – Thai restaurant Eixample left Barcelona. Good Thai food at reasonable prices. Average price for full dinner around 25 euros per person. Definately worth a visit.

Gauchos

Address – Baixada Sant Miquel, 6, Barcelona, Spain, 08002
Telephone – 933189900
Gauchos – Argentinian. Good steaks with good food and reasonably priced.

Chicago Pizza Pie Factory

Address – Carrer de Provença, 300, Barcelona, Spain, 08008
Telephone – 932159415
There are very few American style diners or restaurants in Barcelona. So if you want an American Pizza Chicago style, then head down to the Chicago Pizza Pie Factory at Provenca 300 right in front of Casa Mila (La Pedrera)

Hard Rock Cafe

Address – Plaza de Catalunya 21, Barcelona, Spain, 08002
Telephone – 932702305
E-mail – Barcelona_Marketing@hardrock.com
Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona brings inspired, creative fare and glorious rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia to the centre of Barcelona on Plaza Catalunya. Good solid American diner style food and fast service are the hallmarks of this establishment.

Amaltea

Address – Carrer Diputació, 164, Barcelona, Spain, 08011
Telephone – 934548613
E-mail – amaltea@restaurantamaltea.com
his vegetarian restaurant in Barcelona serves wholesome international cuisine in a chilled out and friendly environment. The weekday lunch menu costs just €9 and there’s live entertainment at weekends.

L’Hortet

Address – Pintor Fortuny 32, Barcelona, Spain, 08001
Telephone – 933176189
L’Hortet is a centrally located and popular vegetarian restaurant in Barcelona. It has a reputation for being extremely good value for money, with friendly and attentive staff and portions are generous.

La Bascula

Address – Carrer dels Flassaders, 30, Barcelona, Spain, 08003
Telephone – 933199866
E-mail – unpunto@yahoo.com.ar
La Bascula – restaurant, Barcelona. La Bascula means weight scales in Spanish. This stylishly bohemian eatery in a wonderful old medieval street in El Born of Barcelona has kept the old world charm of its former chocolate factory surroundings by decorating the high ceiled interior with an array of homeless furniture saved from the streets and given a new life.

Sincarne

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Sincarne.net (means “without meat” in Spanish) is an excellent guide to vegetarian restaurants in Barcelona. Search their database of over 100 vegetarian and vegan establishments.