Tapas, Catalan cuisine, and of course, the Adriàs
From Barcelona's towering churches and bustling avenues to the sun-drenched beaches and idyllic plazas, it's obvious why this city captures visitors' hearts and refuses to let go. As befitting the city's Mediterranean lifestyle, you can eat incredibly well here, and often for not very much money. However, it's also quite easy to have a downright disappointing meal if you settle for any old paella-slinging bar along Les Rambles or La Barceloneta.
This map aims to steer visitors towards sure-fire success in the overwhelming world of Barcelona dining. Obvious essentials like pintxos and paella are included (both great but neither authentically Catalan), and be sure to seek out local gems like stinky cheeses, pickled anchovies, artisan vermouth, grilled squid, blood sausages, craft beers, and giant goblets of gin and tonic, followed by 3 a.m. churros and chocolate to soak up the booze. This list of 38 essential food experiences is just the tip of the iceberg, though it offers a great variety of food (and prices) you can't find at home.
July 2017 Update
As always, some places must leave the list to make room for others. Here are a few of the highlights:
- The Galician classic O Meu Lar has been swapped with Basque beef haven Ipar-Txoko.
- The craft beer trend shows no signs of slowing down in Barcelona, with new bars opening up all the time that specialize in local artisan brews. In order to mix things up and feature something different, long-time favorite La Cerveteca has been replaced by the younger Ølgod.
- As Barcelona diverges from the “Gintonic” craze and further embraces craft cocktails, the intimate gin and mojito den of Rubi, still a great place for an affordable cocktail and lively atmosphere, has been replaced by the popular and award-winning Paradiso speakeasy.
- Xiringuito Escribà will never cease to be one of the best seaside seafood and paella restaurants in Barcelona, but it's time to spotlight Martínez, another top-notch option that's more relaxed and apart from the busy beach area.
- The Fàbrica Moritz brewery and restaurant is a Barcelona institution, but this year it makes way for ramen and dumpling bar Fan-Shoronpo.
Dropped:
O Meu Lar
La Confiteria
Els Pescadors
Can Culleretes
La Cerveteca
Can Paixano
Rubi
Can Ravell
Bar Mut
Llar de Foc
Xiringuito Escribà
Fàbrica Moritz
Prices per person, excluding alcohol
$ = Less than €15 (less than USD 16)
$$ = €16 - €39 (USD 18 to USD 44)
$$$ = €40 - €66 (USD 45 to USD 73)
$$$$ = More than €66 (more than USD 74)
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