Cerveseria Catalana: Casual restaurant serving fabulous tapas and «montaditos» (mini open sandwiches). Reservations are not accepted, so we recommend putting your name down for a table, going for a stroll and coming back. €€ C/ Mallorca, 236 – T: 932160368. NEAR THE HOTEL
La Vinoteca Torres: With a cutting-edge design, it pairs fine food with tastings of wines from the Catalan Torres wineries. €€€ www.lavinotecatorres.com Pg. de Gràcia, 78 – T: 932726625. NEAR THE HOTEL
La Bodegueta: Traditional tapas bar with a good selection of wines. €€ www.labodegueta.cat Rbla. Catalunya, 100 – T: 932154894. Also at C/Provença, 233 -T: 932151725 NEAR THE HOTEL
Paco Meralgo: Elaborate, creative tapas. Tavern with a modern design. €€ www.pacomeralgo.com Muntaner, 171 – T: 934309027. NEAR THE HOTEL
Ciudad Condal: Casual restaurant near Pl. Catalunya, famous for its tapas and montaditos. Reservations are not accepted and there is usually a wait. €€ Rbla. Catalunya, 18 – T: 933181997
El Xampanyet: Legendary restaurant in El Born. Rustic and informal. Its “Xampanyet” sparkling wine is famous. €€ www.elxampanyet.es Montcada, 22 – T: 933197003
Cachitos: Tapas and Mediterranean cuisine in a modern, stylish setting. €€€ cachitosbcn.com Rbla. Catalunya, 33 – T: 932152718
Tapas24 de Carles Abellán: Classic tapas with a signature twist in a fresh, fun venue. €€€ carlesabellan.com C/ Diputació, 269 – T: (0034) 934880977 Avda. Diagonal, 520 – T: (0034) 938589329
Traditional food
Envalira: Typical restaurant in Gràcia. Excellent paellas. €€ Pl. del Sol, 13 – T: 932185813
Divinus: Traditional cuisine with a modern update. Young, contemporary atmosphere. €€ www.restaurantedivinus.com Rosselló, 231 – T: 933686127. Also at Pg de Gràcia, 28. NEAR THE HOTEL
7 Portes: A true Barcelona classic. Its rice dishes are highly recommended. Live music on some evenings. €€€ www.7portes.com Pg. Isabel II, 14 – T: 933193033
La Venta: At the foot of Tibidabo, serving seasonal market cuisine. Booking recommended. The Mirador area has lovely views over Barcelona. €€€ www.restaurantelaventa.com Pl. Dr. Andreu, s/n – T: 932126455
L’Olivé: Refined Catalan cuisine. A true Barcelona classic. Booking recommended. €€€ restaurantlolive.com Balmes, 47 – T: 934521990
L’Oliana: Elegant, peaceful restaurant serving Catalan cuisine made with top-quality produce. €€€ www.oliana.com Santaló, 43 – T: 932019308
Petit Comité: From the renowned chef Nandu Jubany, holder of a Michelin star. €€€€ www.petitcomite.cat Ptge. Concepció, 13 – T: 935500620 NEAR THE HOTEL
Cheri Restaurant: Traditional Catalan cuisine. Pleasant for a relaxed meal in a contemporary, charming setting. www.cherirestaurant.com Enric Granados, 122 – T: 934160057 NEAR THE HOTEL
Bar Lobo: Modern bar in El Raval. Perfect for a drink or dinner. €€ c/ Pintor Fortuny, 3 – T: 934815346 www.grupotragaluz.com
Mordisco: Seasonal market cuisine, open all day. Very pleasant atmosphere with an indoor garden. €€ Passatge de la Concepció, 10 – T: (0034) 934 879 656 www.grupotragaluz.com NEAR THE HOTEL
Cachitos: Tapas and traditional dishes with a cool, avant-garde twist. Elegantly designed restaurant with ivy climbing up the walls. €€€ Avda. Diagonal, 508 – T: (0034) 93 252 73 81 cachitosbcn.com
Beach and seafood
Barceloneta: Classic restaurant. Superb rice and fish dishes. We recommend asking for a table overlooking the harbour. €€€ restaurantbarceloneta.com c/ Escar, 22 – T: 932212111
Merendero de la Mari: In Port Vell. Rice dishes and seafood. Terrace overlooking the harbour. €€€ www.merenderodelamari.com Pl. Pau Vila, 1 – T: 932213141
Can Majó: On Barceloneta beach. Seasonal market cuisine. €€ www.canmajo.es Av. Almirall Aixada, 23 – T: 932215455
Cal Pinxo: In the Palau de Mar building, overlooking Port Vell. Seafood cuisine. www.calpinxo.es Pl. Pau Vila, s/n – T: 932214460
Martinez: On Montjuïc, with fabulous views. Specialises in rice dishes and seafood. €€€ www.martinezbarcelona.com Ctra. Miramar, 38 – T: 931066052
L’Escribà Xiringuito: On the seafront promenade. Seafood cuisine and a good selection of tapas, specialising in rice dishes and paellas. €€€ www.xiringuitoescriba.com Av. Litoral, 62 – T: (0034) 932210729
Casual
Bar Lobo: Modern bar in El Raval, ideal for a drink or dinner. www.grupotragaluz.com Pintor Fortuny, 3 – T: 934815346
Mordisco: Very close to the hotel. Seasonal market cuisine, open all day. Very pleasant atmosphere in a covered garden. www.grupotragaluz.com Passatge de la Concepció, 10 – T: (0034) 934 879 656
Cachitos: Classic tapas and dishes with a cool, avant-garde twist. Elegant design with ivy climbing up the walls. cachitosbcn.com Avda. Diagonal, 508 – T: (0034) 93 252 73 81
Glamorous
Nuba: Modern and sophisticated. Mediterranean cuisine. Ideal for drinks in the evening. Chic, exclusive atmosphere. www.nubabcn.com Dr. Fleming, 12 – T: 900106822
Bimbas: Modern, original Italian trattoria. With terrace. www.bimbas.es Diagonal, 652 – T: 932064530
Boca Grande: Designer restaurant with terrace. Mediterranean cuisine, especially seafood. Cocktail bar at night. www.bocagrande.cat Ptge. Concepció, 12 – T: 934675149
Feroz: Fashionable restaurant. Elegant, cosy décor in a classic, stately style. Cocktail bar with live DJ sessions at night. Booking essential. https://www.ferozbcn.com C/ Tusset, 27 – T: (0034) 932 00 91 29
Blue Spot: Restaurant with incredible 360º views on Sant Sebastià beach. Specialises in fish and rice dishes. At night it becomes the Blue Monkey cocktail bar. https://www.encompaniadelobos.com/blue-spot-barcelona Passeig Joan de Borbó, 101 Edifici Ocean. Àtic – T: (0034) 931 447 866
Afternoon treats
Hansel: Modern bakery reviving traditional handmade bread, tartlets, cakes… It has a café area. www.hanselbcn.com Provença, 237 – T: 934876971
Mauri: One of Barcelona’s most traditional patisseries. www.pasteleriasmauri.com Rbla. Catalunya, 102 – T: 932151020
4 Gats: Historic café in a Modernista building. Great artists such as Picasso, Gaudí and Ramon Casas used to meet here. www.4gats.com Montsió, 3 bis – T: 933024140
La Pallaresa: Be sure to try their superb “suizos” (hot chocolate topped with whipped cream) Petritxol, 11 – T: 933026631
