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The 10 best seafood restaurants in Barcelona

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For those who crave exquisite seafood and delicious fish dishes, Barcelona offers a tempting selection of first-class seafood restaurants. This Falstaff best list presents you with the most exclusive addresses for unforgettable maritime delicacies.

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.

Carrer Gran de Gràcia 81, 08012 Barcelona, Spain

You don't come here by chance - the restaurant has no sign and is hidden in a residential building. Once you have found it, you will be rewarded with Catalan delicacies, the menu is tailored to your taste and budget by the team.

Pla de Palau 2, 08003 CEDEX Barcelona, Spain

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.

Sant Antoni dels Sombrerers 3, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

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.

Moll dels Pescadors, Carrer de l'Escar 22, 08039 Barcelona, Spain

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.

Calle del Mar 29, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

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.

Calle del Roser 74, 08004 Barcelona, Spain

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.

Ronda Litoral 42, 08005 Barcelona, Spain

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.

Calle del Baluard 56, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

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.

Calle de la Reina Cristina 3, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

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.

Calle del Baluard 12, 08003 Barcelona, Spain