Must-see restaurants in Barcelona

  • Can Majó

    Barcelona

    On a square across from the beachfront promenade, with outdoor tables, smart white tablecloths and heat lamps in winter, 40-year-old Can Majó has a long…

  • El Guindilla

    Barcelona

    Within the Mercat de la Barceloneta, this popular modern-rustic place with cheery red decor and outdoor seating on a lively square serves international…

  • Metropolitan Iradier

    Barcelona

    In the upper reaches of Barcelona, this lavish health club serves excellent prix-fixe lunches (only – there's no à la carte). It feels quite elegant, but…

  • La Tomaquera

    Barcelona

    The waiters shout and rush about this classic place, while carafes of wine are sloshed about the long wooden tables. You can’t book, so it’s first in,…

  • Barraca

    Barcelona

    Opening to an elevated terrace, this buzzing space has mesmerising views over the Mediterranean – a key reference point in the all-organic dishes…

  • Balthazar

    L'Eixample

    Balthazar offers a spacious and buzzy dining atmosphere and an extensive menu of Catalan and Mediterranean dishes. Locals converge here for economical…

  • Taverna Can Margarit

    Barcelona

    For decades this former wine store has been dishing out dinner to often raucous groups. Traditional Catalan cooking is the name of the game. Surrounded by…

  • Flash Flash

    Barcelona

    Styled with monochrome murals and an all-white interior, Flash Flash has a fun, kitschy pop-art aesthetic that harks back to its opening in 1970. Fluffy…

  • Café San Telmo

    L'Eixample

    Framed by big windows, this stylish corner cafe serves hearty breakfasts, tapas, burgers, salads, sandwiches (such as roast beef and mustard or Milanese…

  • La Bella Napoli

    Barcelona

    From the simple margherita to the more complex tartufo with gorgonzola and black truffles, delicious pizzas at this busy long-established Italian…

  • Forneria Tiana

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Stop in this bright corner bakery and cafe for fresh pastries, croissants, cheese, charcuterie, quiches and other light bites. Staff whip up a decent…

  • Amaltea

    L'Eixample

    Framed by a fresco of blue sky, this vegetarian eatery serves simple menús del día (daily set menus) and two-course evening meals. Most mains (curries,…

  • Himali

    Barcelona

    Strung with Nepalese prayer flags, this simple spot serves dishes such as lamb curry, mixed grills with rice and naan, and lamb and vegetable momo …

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