Spain’s second largest city, Barcelona, among other attractions, is known for its cutting-edge gastronomy. After all, it was in Catalonia, in the early 2000s, that a unique gastronomic movement began. Led by visionary chefs such as Ferran Adrià, Santi Santamaria, Joan Roca and Carme Ruscalleda, local cuisine has been elevated to a global level. Therefore, this legacy continues to make history and enchant gourmets from different parts of the world who travel there just to eat. So, read our selection of where to eat in Barcelona in this post and find out where these brilliant chefs ended up!
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ABaC
Anyone willing to spend a little more should not hesitate to visit ABaC, one of the few restaurants in Barcelona to have three stars in the Michelin Guide. Located in the hotel of the same name, a little away from the tourist districts, the charming house offers a delicate and divine tasting menu, created by award-winning chef Jordi Cruz. Thus, the young Catalan creates creative cuisine, mixing technique and innovation. The restaurant is sophisticated, silent, with discreet and perfect lighting, in addition to having few tables.
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Address: Avenida Tibidabo, 1
Adobo
In the residential neighborhood of Sarrià, Adobo is characterized by the constant use of sauces and condiments. With a large, well-lit room, the house has a pleasant atmosphere and an affectionate kitchen, where dishes from the land and sea prepared by chef Enrique Valentí are prepared. In fact, daytime lighting is enhanced with the installation of a false ceiling that creates a pleasant and homogeneous light throughout the space, which has 52 seats. At night, however, the lights are in orange tones, creating an intimate atmosphere in the interior area with individual lamps on the tables.
Address: Calle Milanesat 19 – 08017
Bar Mut
The classic Bar Mut, in the Catalan capital, is very well rated by New York Times. Welcoming, the restaurant offers a menu written on blackboards that changes every day. Initially, the cellar is filled with labels from all over the world. In fact, all dishes are for sharing and the highlight goes to the prawn carpaccio with porridge and eggs. Finally, dessert old breada type of French toast, is a hit at Bar Mut.
Address: C/ de Pau Claris, 192
Blanc
Despite being on the floor below the Mandarin Oriental lobby, it is possible to see the Blanc from above through a huge white grille with mosaic tiles. In fact, the environment is well lit, which makes everything even more stunning. Led by super chef Carme Ruscalleda, who has no less than 7 Michelin stars on her CV, the restaurant has cuisine focused on modern Catalan cuisine, with natural and seasonal ingredients. Therefore, offering a gourmet sensorial experience with modern dishes, in addition to classic Spanish tapas, is one of Blanc’s objectives.
Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 38-40
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From the same owners as Disfrutar (which we’ll talk about below), but more relaxed, the restaurant has an elegant, yet welcoming and spacious atmosphere. With a Mediterranean menu, it offers a formidable gastronomic experience, with dishes à la carte, and as the name says, to share. Inspired by Compartir Cadaqués, an original restaurant in Girona, the inventive molecular gastronomy created by the trio of starred chefs is captivating!
End: C/ de Valencia, 225
Enjoy
The Enjoy is the second best restaurant in the world, according to the list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and has three Michelin stars. Thus, Catalan chefs Mateu Casañas, Oriol Castro and Eduard Xatruch do an extraordinary job! They offer creative and delicate dishes, with a surprising presentation, where the flavor always stands out. In fact, the lightness of the bold Mediterranean menu is constant and we finish the meal without even realizing how much we ate. Furthermore, the decor is innovative and the environment is very well lit and elegant.
Address: C. de Villarroel, 163
Juicy
Recommended in the Micheli Guide, the aim of the restaurant is to slowly soak food in broths and sauces from Mediterranean and Spanish cuisine. With a more relaxed atmosphere, the dishes are also informal and ideal for sharing. In other words, a contemporary kitchen that offers reinterpreted classics. Furthermore, the service is friendly and the presentation is neat.
End: Rambla del Raval, 45
Taco Mendez
Albert Adrià and Paco Méndez’s Taqueria offers haute cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Initially, Taco Méndez opened on October 4th, and will be open until March 10th, 2024. The restaurant offers top-notch food, such as freshly made tortillas, at affordable prices. Thus, traditional Mexican recipes prepared in a traditional and homemade way bring a special flavor. The restaurant’s capacity is 60 people and it is open from Wednesday to Friday, from 7pm to midnight, and Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to midnight. Among the delicious options, highlights include tacos al pastor, cochininita pibil, aguacate macha, adobo flor and quesadillas.
Address: Rua Tamarit, 91 (formerly Bodega 1900)
Tapas 24
The friendly tables on the sidewalk show that the bar does not have a large interior area. At Tapas 24, a maximum of 37 people can fit and there is usually a queue, as well as a diverse mix of tourists on site. The food is divine and the highlight of the menu – designed by chef Carles Abellánvai – is the mini foie gras burger. already the kissNi, it’s a type of hot mix, which is also delicious. O Bread with tomato It is successful as a classic among Spanish tapas. In fact, the waiters at Tapas are communicative and agile, something that doesn’t happen in all Spanish bars.
Address: C/ de la Diputació, 269, 08007
Skylight
If you get tired of eating tapas during the day, Tragaluz offers a real dinner. Modern and with a pleasant atmosphere, the house also has excellent cuisine. Therefore, as a starter, it is worth ordering the tasty oysters. In the main, the traditional Spanish gazpacho stands out. To finish with a flourish, the divine creme brulée!
Address: Passage de la Concepcion, 5
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