
Grab the man in the blue shirt and put your name down. You may have to queue, it's the national hobby, but worth the wait. Try the quail in a jar (Codorniz), the meat and squid balls (Albondigas) or maybe the octopus (Pulpo) that just melts in you mouth. The menu on a chalkboard doesn't hint at the complexity of tastes on offer. The chef used to be assistant to local Michelin star chef Jordi Cruz and it is reflected in the quality of the cooking and some of the signature dishes but without the pomp. Small tapas bar high up in Poble Sec but well worth the walk, this is some of the most stunning but unpretentious food to be had in Barcelona. Highlights could include Pulpo gratinado con queso ahumado de Pría (Octopus with smoked cheese), Morcilla de burgos con chipirones (Black pudding and squid) or Foie con maiz en texturas but leave room for their stunning puddings. Website After the sad demise of Santa Maria, an old favourite, this place, just round the corner, along the side of the recently redeveloped Mercet del Born, has made up for it with its creative funky sharing plates and curious combinations. Closed Tuesdays as I have found out to my sorrow and no lunch menu in August. Set on a pretty terrace overlooking the harbour. More expensive and slightly more conventional fare in the evening but a very high standard. (NB 2022 update: Currently they only offer la Carta and not a menu del dia) With modern creative food such as Foie Gras mousse in duck and vanilla consommé, Artichoke flakes with bacon ice cream, Quail egg in artichoke heart with bone marrow and caviar, the lunch menu offers three courses of this for 17 euros including a generous glass of wine. Voted Best Lunch Menu in Time Out food awards two years running, it well deserves that accolade. Passeig Joan de Borbó, 58-59, Barceloneta Website This is one of the finest lunches to be had in Barcelona at the price. Do try the hand made crisps while you peruse the menu. Go for st menu if you haven't been there before. Website Spectacular experimental cuisine but very tasty for it. Seemingly booked up for months but it is worth calling them They do keep some tables back. Allow planty of time!Ĭomprehensive wine list and a most pleasant sommelier with some decent bottles from 24 euros Only tasting Menus, starting at 235 for 25 coures. Alternatively there is seating facing some parts of the kitchen if you like to see the team at work.
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The main room is a joy to sit in, full of light, reminding one of the seaside where the chefs come from, looking out on to a large enclosed terrace. The whole kitchen seemed to be frantically busy but completely relaxed and confident. Upon our arrival we were taken through the kitchen and introduced to the chefs and other staff who took time to say hello. The service is warm, well informed and courteous. The cooking is simply spectacular with extravagant and sometimes theatrical presentation without pretension. Grasshopper Ramen is so small you could walk past it without knowing, but for €10 you can get a great bowl of Ramen and still have some change left over.Website The day after we went Disfrutar the first time was voted the best new restaurant in Europe and, in my limited experience, I would not argue. One of our favorites is a ramen bar just off Via Laietana right in the center. There is also lots of international food in Barcelona, particularly Asian. Can Lluis and L’Antic Forn both have classic Catalan dishes at great value.


Check out a few of our favorite places in the Raval area, just five minutes’ walk from Las Ramblas. Most restaurants will have the menu advertised outside, meaning you can take a quick peek at what is on offer. Remember in Spain lunch is the main meal of the day, so fit in with the locals and make time to sit down for an hour or so.

The menú normally includes two to three courses, bread, a drink and some water. Almost all restaurants have a menú at lunch that usually ranges from €10–€15-this is what the locals will eat. There is no excuse to pay an arm and a leg for lunch in Barcelona, thanks to the menú del día. Another great (and affordable) breakfast drink in Barcelona is cava! Lunch
