"Sunday Opening" Restaurants in Barcelona
The Botafumeiro is legendary. Fresh fish and seafood are flown in daily from Galicia, but there is also a choice of local dishes. Its specialties attract illustrious guests from all over the world. There are many Spanish wines on the wine list.
Here you can dine in an elegant, modernist dining room that was decorated in 1903 under the direction of Lluís Domènech i Montaner. The menu developed by Martín Berasategui combines traditional Catalan cuisine with modern techniques.
La Dama is one of the most elegant and romantic restaurants in the city. It is located in the modernist-style Casa Sayrach. The cuisine pampers guests with dishes from the Mediterranean region: Italy, southern France and Spain.
The 23rd floor of the Nobu Hotel not only offers a magical view of the city, you can also enjoy the signature dishes of Japanese celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa. The cuisine is Japanese-Peruvian inspired, with a few local accents.
Palo Verde serves all kinds of skewers grilled on hot coals. It tastes more spectacular than it sounds - the food is delicious and combines influences from cuisines all over the world. There is also a great selection of naturally produced wines.
This relaxed bar has a fantastic selection of natural wines from Catalonia and from producers further afield. But that's not all, because the food is also excellent. In summer, the Denassus terrace becomes a popular meeting place in the Poble Sec district.
An amazing view over the sea and the city, a sophisticated ambience and creative Mediterranean cuisine - the Torre d'Alta Mar restaurant has it all. It is located on the top floor of the Sant Sebastià tower, 75 meters above Barcelona's marina.
The Casa Amàlia restaurant is located in a quiet side street of the famous La Boqueria market. The food here is excellent. The menu features traditional and contemporary dishes, and the best produce available at the market is used in the cooking.
With a view of the harbour, Barceloneta, founded in 1996, serves delicious fish and the freshest seafood. Many guests visit the restaurant not only because of its special location, but also to order paella. It is particularly good here.
Mantis has been making waves in Barcelona's foodie scene since it opened in 2023. The young chefs and owners Toni Solans and David Romero have learned their trade in various famous kitchens. They serve delicious Catalan-Asian fusion cuisine.
The Òleum impresses with a wonderful view over the city and an elegant ambience. It is located in the throne room of the Palacio Nacional, which now houses the Catalan Art Museum. It is only open at lunchtime and serves creative Mediterranean cuisine.
According to the Guinness Book of Records, Can Culleretes is the oldest restaurant in Catalonia. It was founded in 1786 and the Agut Manubens family has been serving guests since 1958. It serves traditional Catalan cuisine at its best.
With a view of the Gaudì building "La Pedrera", you can enjoy an extensive aperitif, delicious Asian and international cuisine or an after-dinner drink on the rooftop terrace of the Condes de Barcelona Hotel, often with background music.
Everything here revolves around Latin American cuisine, sometimes with an Asian twist. The ceviche, which can be ordered in various incarnations, is particularly popular. One of the many pisco sour variations or natural wine is served in the glass.
This restaurant on Montjuïc offers a wonderful view over the city. The menu is Mediterranean-inspired with Catalan specialties such as paella and canelons, as well as many vegetarian options and dishes from Italian cuisine.
At the end of Avenida Tibidabo is the Mirabé restaurant with its large terrace overlooking the city. The menu features typical dishes from the region, as well as a number of vegetarian dishes made from organically grown local vegetables.
This bar on Bogatell beach is legendary. It has been serving delicious Catalan specialties since 1992. The paella is particularly popular and is excellent here. There are also other delicacies from the sea and a good selection of drinks.
There has been a restaurant here since 1890 and it has been called Ca L'Estevet since 1940. Catalan cuisine has been celebrated here for over 130 years, and the experience is clear to see. The simple dishes taste excellent, the service is fast and friendly.
Carballeira in the Barceloneta district serves seafood from Galicia and wild-caught fish. The dishes are simple and traditional, but extremely tasty thanks to the excellent ingredients. The abundance of wood makes you feel like you're in the bow of a ship.
This bar has been serving hungry guests Catalan breakfast and lunch since 1940. The institution recently moved from the Boqueria market to the Mercat Sant Antoni. Although it is a little quieter there, the Pinotxo bar is still very popular.