Top 10 Best Places to Eat in Barcelona

Ranked among the best restaurants in the world, Disfrutar ('To Enjoy') is led by three former chefs from elBulli. It holds 3 Michelin stars and was named World's Best Restaurant in 2024. The thrilling tasting menu showcases playful, Mediterranean-inspired avant-garde cuisine with signature dishes like the panchino brioche and multi-spherical pesto.

The legendary tapas bar created by Albert Adria and the elBulli team. This high-energy, theatrical restaurant offers avant-garde tapas in a carnival-like atmosphere. Famous for its liquid olives, air baguette with jamon, and playful desserts. A truly unforgettable dining experience.

Helmed by celebrity chef Jordi Cruz, ABaC holds 3 Michelin stars and offers a technically precise and creative tasting menu. Located in a beautiful modernist villa with garden setting, the cuisine features surprising textures, bold flavors, and impeccable presentation.

Led by Raul Balam under the guidance of his mother, legendary chef Carme Ruscalleda, Moments holds 2 Michelin stars. Located in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, it serves refined Catalan cuisine with elegant French influences, showcasing the best of local seasonal ingredients.

A Barcelona institution since 1979, Cal Pep is the ultimate seafood tapas bar. Chef Pep Manubens and his team serve impeccably fresh seafood right at the counter, from fried baby squid to clams with jamon. The energy is electric and the quality unmatched.

A tiny, standing-room-only bodega that is legendary for its 'montaditos' (small open-faced sandwiches). Now in its fourth generation, Quimet y Quimet is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling wine bottles. The salmon with yogurt and truffle honey is iconic - the quintessential Barcelona tapas bar.

Barcelona's oldest restaurant, operating continuously since 1786. This family-run establishment serves hearty, traditional Catalan dishes like cannelloni rossini, escudella stew, and wild boar. The rustic interior, lined with historical photos and murals, transports you back in time.

More than just a market, La Boqueria is a sensory explosion. Located off La Rambla since 1840, it features some of the best counter-seating dining in the city. Grab a stool at El Quim de la Boqueria, Bar Pinotxo, or Kiosko Universal for fresh seafood, fried eggs with baby squid, and market-fresh tapas.

A historic cafe-restaurant that was the meeting place for Barcelona's modernist artists including Picasso, who held his first exhibition here in 1900. The stunning art nouveau interior hosts traditional Catalan cuisine. More than a restaurant, it's a living piece of Barcelona's artistic heritage.

Widely considered Barcelona's best tapas bar for quality and value, Cerveceria Catalana draws both locals and tourists for its exceptional montaditos, fresh seafood, and extensive menu. The bustling Eixample location is always packed - arrive early or be prepared to wait.