L'Eixample
Opening on to a leafy garden, the culinary space of renowned wine emporium Monvínic offers elaborate confections such as cod in pil pil (garlic, oil and…
L'Eixample
Opening on to a leafy garden, the culinary space of renowned wine emporium Monvínic offers elaborate confections such as cod in pil pil (garlic, oil and…
Palafrugell & Around
Fabulously located on a headland overlooking Llafranc's bay, this top-notch Michelin-starred restaurant serves classy seafood and artful mains concocted…
L'Eixample
Step into the calming, luxe world of star Chilean interior designer Jaime Beriestain, who has styled some of Barcelona's most fabulous hotels, and has his…
The Catalan Pyrenees
One of the most popular restaurants in town, Els Caçadors has been family-owned for four generations and turns out top-notch Catalan cooking in classic…
Barcelona
Inside this Basque restaurant the atmosphere is warm and traditional. Hefty wooden beams hold up the vaulted ceiling, and the bar serves terrific tapas…
Palafrugell & Around
Opening onto a flower-filled terrace, this sophisticated yet friendly eatery within a 15th-century old-town building simmers up an excellent range of rice…
Barcelona
Tucked away off busy Diagonal, Berbena specialises in ambitiously prepared, beautifully presented seasonal dishes from the open-plan kitchen. The daily…
L'Eixample
Seasonal, organic ingredients – either home-grown in the owner's Val d'Aran orchards or sourced from small producers and local markets – fuel the kitchen…
Barcelona
At this lively pint-sized tapas bar, the team behind Gràcia's much-loved La Pubilla serves simple yet highly memorable local-rooted platillos (sharing…
Barcelona
The family team behind gracefully old-school L'Eixample bar Dry Martini is in charge at this smart, lively, long-running spot decorated with local artwork…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Brick-walled industrial-chic design, a sea of open MacBooks, stacks of design mags – this welcoming, queue-out-the-door branch of the Sant Antoni Federal…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
A Modernista frontage gives way to beautifully restyled interiors with green-leather stools, beamed ceilings and a marble bar at this updated-Catalan…
Barcelona
This raucous restaurant is decked out in country Catalan fashion with gingham tablecloths and no-nonsense, slap-up meals. The secret is hearty portions of…
Barcelona
Dressed in jolly reds, this casual tapas spot with a few coveted terrace tables keeps busy at all hours. Fresh produce from the local market is front and…
Barcelona
In a building redesigned by architect Jean Nouvel, with a menu created by chef Jordi Vilà of Michelin-starred Alkímia (also on the premises), the popular…
L'Eixample
In business since 1934 (and a tanning warehouse before that), Casa Alfonso is perfect for morning coffee, breakfast or tapas at the long marble bar. Wood…
L'Eixample
The ‘Little Wine Cellar’ offers classic tapas presented with a touch of class, from calamars a l'andalusa (lightly battered squid rings) to cecina (dried…
Barcelona
Diners are in for a treat with the knockout menu conceived by acclaimed Catalan chef Jordi Vilà, who also runs Sant Antoni's Alkímia. Delicate tapas and…
Barcelona
The pick of the promenade-facing restaurants in the 19th-century edifice Palau de Mar is this swish white-tableclothed seafood specialist. It has been…
L'Eixample
In this garage-style space, you're likely to be sharing a long unvarnished wooden table, squeezed in on a cardboard-box stool, but that's half the fun…
Tarragona
Beyond a stylish lounge/bar hides this rustic-chic restaurant styled in cool creams, adorned with a claw-foot bath tub(!) and specialising in deliciously…
Barcelona
Families and high-spirited groups of pals are drawn to this classic for cargols a la llauna (sautéed snails), botifarra (Catalan sausage) with beans,…
Barcelona
A relic from a bygone age, now lovingly managed by a pair of brothers, this is a delightfully atmospheric spot, with old bottles lining the walls, marble…
L'Eixample
Tomatoes dangle above the open kitchen at this cheerful bistro-style spot with bright-red trim and checkered marble floors, popular with lunching…
Barcelona
Led by celebrated chef Jordi Cruz, this triple-Michelin-starred restaurant housed in an 1890 mansion offers one of Barcelona's most memorable dining…
Barcelona
Exposed brick, aluminium pipes, industrial lighting and recycled timbers set a pleasingly contemporary tone for inspired bistro cooking at Mano Rota (…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
This classic counter bar burrowed away in the Mercat de la Boqueria is ideal for traditional Catalan dishes such as fried eggs with baby squid (the house…
Barcelona
Basking in sparkling sea views, at the foot of the impossible-to-miss W Barcelona, this beachy-glam xiringuito from the hugely popular Grupo Tragaluz…
Barcelona
While exploring Sarrià, it's worth detouring a few blocks east to this charming cafe-restaurant, which is a favourite local spot for tasty sandwiches,…
Barcelona
Cooking up vegetables from its own garden, organic meats sourced from responsible Pyrenees producers and seafood fresh from Barceloneta's markets or the…
Barcelona
At this traditional-style bodega with marble-topped tables, over three dozen artfully presented tapas pair with Catalan vintages and house-made vermouth…
El Raval
Now just around the corner from its original location, this brilliant old neighbourhood restaurant, its walls dotted with radio sets, is known for its…
L'Eixample
Bright, bustling Chichalimoná is a favourite along ever-more-fashionable Passeig de Sant Joan. Steak tartare with chipotle, spicy chicken tacos, basil-and…
Barcelona
Chicly contemporary and welcoming Palo Cortao is renowned for its beautifully executed seafood and meat raciones with hints of Andalucía, accompanied by…
Barcelona
Situated in the former throne room of the Palau Nacional, Oleum has soaring ceilings and gorgeous city views. The regularly changing Mediterranean menu is…
Barcelona
Trainee chefs from the celebrated Hofmann culinary school (and their instructors) run the kitchen here. Dishes are generally elegant seasonal renditions…
Cadaqués
Headed up by a trio of elBulli alumni, this terrace restaurant revolves around innovative, gourmet sharing plates ('compartir' means 'to share'), yet…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
A snug, stylish and sunny space tucked into the old Call, Levante specialises in beautifully prepped sharing plates that delicately fuse Mediterranean and…
Barcelona
Culinary-minded twins Roger and Jordi Mascarell bring a taste of central Valencia to this cosy, uncluttered tavern decked out with old-fashioned chairs…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Slow Food advocates at Rasoterra cook up first-rate vegetarian dishes in a Zen-like setting with tall ceilings, low-level jazz and fresh flowers on…