The Best Restaurants in Catalunya
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.
If you manage to get a seat here, you have good reason to be happy. This bar on the legendary market serves delicious tapas, mainly made from seafood. The dishes are simple but delicious, because only the best fresh ingredients are used here.
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.
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.
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.
Located in the bustling Mercat del Ninot, this restaurant has two rooms, a terrace and a bar. It serves fresh cuisine that reflects the best products of the market. The menu is creative and offers something for every taste.
The Ancora restaurant is located at the legendary Boquerìa market. As the name suggests, the tapas served here focus on fish and seafood. The cuisine is traditional Catalan, the service attentive but uncomplicated.
The Mercat del Ninot is a good alternative to the Boqueria market for people who want an authentic experience without many tourists. At the bar of La Medusa 73, you can order delicious Mediterranean dishes prepared in the traditional Catalan way.
This bar in the Mercado de la Boqueria is legendary. Of course you order paella here, the rice dish is available in all possible variations. It is always freshly prepared from quality ingredients - after all, this is one of the best markets in the world.
