Where To Eat
El National
Pg. de Gràcia, 24 Bis, 08007 Barcelona
Grilled meats, Spanish seafood & tapas in dedicated spaces in a vast, high-ceilinged space. Great for a glass of cava!
Amar Restaurant
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 664, 08010 Barcelona
New restaurant that opened in early May 2022. Good food and not too expensive in a unique space at the Palace Hotel, which was one of the six original Ritz Hotels.
Restaurant Salamanca
Barcalonetta, C/ de Pepe Rubianes, 34, 08003 Barcelona
Excellent seafood and paella as it claims to be the first paella restaurant in the city. Outdoor dining by the sea with casual atmosphere and excellent food, our family's personal favorite. Owner is in his 80’s and there every night!
Brunch & Cake
multiple locations
Brunch & Cake is an award winning all-day dining restaurant, known for hosting in iconic locations with beautiful interiors, wholesome dishes, generous portions & a place which provides one of a kind experiences. The concept was born in the homely heart of Spain, Barcelona and founded as Cup & Cake in 2010, but there are now 12 restaurants worldwide All of their bakery goods are made in house. We highly recommend stopping in for breakfast or lunch, or brunch!
Dry Martini Bar & Speakeasy
162-166 Aribau Street, Barcelona
Classic old style martini restaurant with a “secret” speakeasy restaurant in the back.
Tragaluz
https://grupotragaluz.com/en/restaurants/tragaluz/
A Mediterranean Italian upstairs and Japanese cuisine downstairs. The Italian is some of the best!
Cerverceria Tapas
236 Mallorca and Rambla de Catalonia
Classic Spanish tapas restaurant, tasty food, & not expensive. Wait can be 20 minutes or more if going around 9pm or 10pm, better earlier as the wait isn’t as bad. Cold beer!
Alsur Cafe
https://www.alsurcafe.com
If you're missing American type cuisine, this is your place for breakfast or lunch! Very tasty!
Via Veneto
Ganduxer 10-12, 08021 Barcelona
A Michelin Star restaurant, it is the best classic Italian restaurant in the city. Old style and excellent food & service, but pricier! 3rd best restaurant in Barcelona 2021 (Macarfi) No. 42 Best European Restaurant (The Daily Meal)
Hotel Casa Fuster
Pg. de Gràcia, 132, 08008 Barcelona
Stop in for a drink in the bar off the lobby as it is very cool!
LA Ferreria
Carrer de Neptu 4, Barcelona
Exotic meats and some fish in a converted blacksmith shop turned into a restaurant.
Rasoterra
https://www.rasoterra.cat/?lang=en
A high-end, light-filled vegetarian restaurant in El Gotic with a focus on honest, convivial, thoughtful food. The restaurant has its own garden where they grow much of their seasonal produce.