WHERE TO EAT IN BARCELONA
Barcelona is known to have the most amazing food and best tapas in the world! If you haven’t read my latest post onย Tickets Barย you probably should go read it after this post. There are no limitations because Spain is pretty cheap when it comes to food and wine! What I really love about dining in Barcelona is all of the outdoor seating, perfect for those summer nights! Here is a quick guide on where to eat in Barcelona.
La Bouqueria Market
La Boqueria is a large public market in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona. The market has a great selection of good and fresh food. I suggest trying the eggs with baby squid at El Quim. You will find colorful sweets, spices and juices all over the market. I opted for the juices and it wasย so fresh and only 2 euros! Address:ย La Rambla, 91, 08001, Barcelona
Chok
I was seeing multiple photos on Instagram of the famous kronuts at Chokย and had to try it! I’m a huge fan of the well known cronuts byย Dominique Anselย in New York!ย The store is so cute with pastel colors andย I loved the way the donuts wereย hanging off the walls. I wanted to try everything but only had theย kronuts. Address:ย Carrer de Carme, 3,ย Barcelona
Xurreria
Xurreriaย is one of the best churros in Barcelona. After visiting Madrid and having changed my mind about churros since I was never a fan,ย I was on a mission to eat all the churros I could while in Spain. Xurreria has multiple locations throughout Barcelona and this one is right outside Sagrada Familia which was convenient. The churro is pretty good and they have a few flavor options such as caramel, chocolate and cream. Address:ย Placa de la Sagrada Familia, 26,ย 08013ย Barcelona
Ten’s Tapas Restaurant
Ten’s is a 2 michelin star restaurant. Every single dish was fresh and full of flavors. We came here for lunch and had a great time! The oysters were one of the favorites.
Freshest Oyster’s Ever!
Hamachi Ceviche
Foie Gras and Lobster
Cerveseria Catalana
Cerveseria Catalana is a locals favorite. Aย few friendsย recommended this restaurant so I knew I had to try it. Weย ordered a lot of dishes but a few that stood out was the razor clams and baguette sandwiches. You gotta have the patatas bravas too! They do not take reservations so go early for a shorter wait. I waited about 20 minutes around 4:30pm.ย Address:ย Career de Mallorca, 236ย 08008, Barcelona
La Mar Salada
La Mar Saladaย is located aroundย Port Vell and is known for having delicious paella. You can’t leave Barcelona without having paella! We had it a few times and never got sick of it. I loved this seafood paella dish! Address:ย Passeig de Joan de Borbรณ, 58-59, 08003 Barcelona
Tickets Bar
Tickets Bar is a must when visitingย Barcelona!! Read my full review on why it’s the mostย fun, innovative and the best restaurant in Barcelona!
Other Restaurants
Can Paixanoย –ย Carrer de la Reina Cristina, 7, 08003 Barcelona – Very cheap delicious tapas
El Nacionalย –ย Passeig de Grร cia, 24 Bis, 08007 Barcelona – This is the first multi-space restaurant inย Barcelonaย where you canย find multiple restaurants and stand-alone bars. Space is beautiful, a great place for late night drinks and snacks.
El Xanpanyetย –ย Carrer de Montcada, 22, 08003 Barcelonaย – Recommended by locals, small space so be prepared for a wait
Irati Taverna Bascaย –ย Carrer del Cardenal Casaรฑas, 17, 08002 Barcelona – Bestย pintxos & tapas in the Gothic Quarter
La Barcelonetaย –ย C/ de lโEscar, 22ย Moll dels Pescadors โ (Port Vell)ย 08039 – Waterfront view
La Sarteย –ย Carrer de Mallorca, 259, 08008 Barcelona –ย Michelin 2 star restaurant
Quimet & Quimetย –ย Poeta Cabanyes 25,ย 08004ย Barcelonaย – Rated as one of top tapas restaurant in Barcelona
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15 comments
Thirty30Courtney
August 27, 2016 at 8:54 am
Isn’t the food in Barcelona amazing?! I loved La Boqueria from the colors to the food selection. I got to go at an off-peak time and truly enjoyed my experience there. I absolutely loved my meal at Vinitus and ended up eating there twice. It was nice to have the server remember you and give you great suggestions. I definitely miss my time in Europe (went for 40 days alone) but your pictures gave me great memories. Cheers.
CJ | thirty30courtney.com
Tour de Lust
August 27, 2016 at 9:01 am
Sounds like you had an amazing time!! I will definitely check out Vinitus the next time I’m back. I can’t wait to go back myself!
Annissa
August 27, 2016 at 9:08 am
Oh my, the food looks amazing! Love the colorful displays!
Tour de Lust
August 27, 2016 at 9:11 am
Me too! Barcelona is full of colorful displays!
Jamie
August 27, 2016 at 12:36 pm
Looks so delicious, especially those churros!! I wish I had known about those when I was in Barcelona! Definitely something to keep in mind for my next visit.
Tour de Lust
August 27, 2016 at 6:40 pm
Yes there is always next time! =)
runawaybrit
August 27, 2016 at 10:56 pm
That donut display is to die for! Barcelona seems to be a real foodie city. I have visited Barcelona twice, both times with a school trip I was leading. Touring around the city with 90 hormonal 14 year-olds did not leave much room for trying out the local cuisine! I have to go back!
Tour de Lust
August 30, 2016 at 8:33 am
It really is a big foodie city! I want to go back just to eat =)
Lena Elzayn
August 27, 2016 at 11:43 pm
All these places sound amazing and the pictures are drool worthy!! We’ve been dying to go to Spain and will add these to our list for Barcelona! Thank you for the helpful article!
Tour de Lust
August 28, 2016 at 9:38 am
You will love it when you visit!
Americanya Mel
August 28, 2016 at 5:13 am
Not a restaurant; but I went to El Corte Inglรฉs supermarket and had the absolute best blackberries I’ve ever had in my life!
Tour de Lust
August 28, 2016 at 9:39 am
I will have to check that out the next time I’m in Barcelona!
Krisha Patel
December 26, 2017 at 11:19 am
I recently visited Barcelona this past August and just found this article! Looks like we were able to visit most of the same restaurants too ๐
http://sprinkletheglobe.com/index.php/2017/08/29/what-to-eat-in-barcelona-spain/
Tour de Lust
December 26, 2017 at 1:41 pm
That’s awesome! Barcelona has so much good food. I want to go back just to eat!
adrian dean molina
April 28, 2020 at 7:26 am
Hi there,
I love your list of where to eat in Barcelona. You have some really good ideas about the city, you did a great job. If you are ever back in Barcelona I would love to show you some amazing places to eat in the city. I run a food tour company called Eye on Food Tours drop me a line some time.
all the best,
-A