The Best Restaurants in 08001 Barcelona
At Dos Palillos, Spanish tapas culture merges with the delights of the Far East. Influences from Japan, Korea and China are combined with Mediterranean flavours to create a harmonious whole. There is also an exciting selection of sake.
Direkte is a tiny restaurant in La Boqueria market. There is only room for nine people here, all seated at the chef's table with a view of the kitchen. The team cooks delicious dishes with Asian and Mediterranean influences in the smallest of spaces.
The few seats at El Quim are fiercely contested, especially at weekends when half the city seems to gather at the Boqueria market. But it's worth joining the queue, because delicious, market-fresh tapas are served here.
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.