The Best Restaurants in 08003 Barcelona
French chef Romain Fornell creates upscale cuisine here that combines typical Mediterranean dishes with classics from his home country. In addition to various tasting menus (one of which is vegetarian), you can also order à la carte.
The focus here is on fish and seafood. The restaurant has been run by the Gotanegra family since 1895. Head chef Rafa Zafra serves the best of the day's catch. The dishes taste heavenly despite their simple preparation.
The Xampanyet has been around since 1929 and is one of the most legendary bars in the city. They serve litres of house flint wine and delicious tapas. It's worth arriving early so you don't have to wait too long for a table.
This bodega serves delicious, traditional Catalan cuisine. Much of it revolves around fish, as the restaurant took its inspiration for the interior and menu from old fishermen's taverns. There is also a good selection of wines to accompany the dishes.
Chef Josep "Pep" Manubens Figueres serves tapas in this restaurant, especially from the sea. His traditional tortilla is even considered one of the best in the city. The restaurant is very small, so you should make a reservation or arrive early.
This tapas bar is an institution in the working-class Barceloneta district. It has been serving delicacies from the sea and the land since 1945 and is particularly famous for its "bomba", a kind of croqueta with a savoury meat filling. Reservations are not accepted.
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 small, family-run restaurant in the Barceloneta district serves simple and delicious cuisine from the sea. Both locals and tourists appreciate the fresh fish, the uncomplicated atmosphere and the friendly service.
This stylish restaurant in the Mercado de Santa Caterina serves creative dishes from Asia and the Mediterranean. The delicious food, lively atmosphere and friendly prices make it a popular meeting place in the El Born district.