The Ultimate Barcelona Foodie Guide

Brunch

Brunch spots are typically open from 9am - 3/4pm and most of the time don't require a reservation, but I'd recommend getting there before noon so you're not standing and waiting for a table.

Cremat Lounge

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The perfect brunch spot with a full bar, and lots of fresh juices. Here are my recommendations: Eggs Benedict Blueberry Lemon Pancakes Passionfruit Pancakes Beyonce (on the drink menu!)

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Barcino

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My recommendations: Oxygen smoothie Bravas Barcino Toast N1 Pulled pork sandwich

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The Coffee House Barcelona

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There is something for everyone here... smoothies, bagels, salads, sandwiches, toast and drinks! I'd recommend getting anything from the combo section because you'll get food + coffee + orange juice

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Faire. Brunch & Drinks

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This menu is huge and so many good dishes! My recommendations: Chia Pudding & Passion Fruit Bowl, Raspberry Friand Cake, Stracciatella Dip, Shakshuka and any of the mushroom coffees!

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The Benedict Brunch Barcelona

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Family owned brunch spot in the Gothic Quarter! My recommendations: Eggs Benedict Barcelona, Ibérica Omelettes, Tequeños, french toast.

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Buenas Migas

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This was always my go-to breakfast spot for a quick bite to eat - I'd recommend getting the apple/berry crumble and it comes with some yogurt. Different kinds of pizza on focaccia The have otherThe coffee is amazing here and there is a huge sitting/working area in the back!

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Little Fern

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You will find the freshest and most delicious brunch food here! My recommendations: the fritters, the granola bowl, grilled halloumi, banana bread, and an affogato!

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B de Brunch

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My recommendations: Eggs Croque Madame, Aburi Salmon Hash Potatoes, Jungle French Toast, Choco-Pancake Tree

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The Hardware Société Barcelona

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This is a newer restaurant with an Australian twist! I'd recommend the Croque Madame, house made cakes (daily flavors), bakes eggs (deaux) and the lavender lemonade!

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EatMyTrip - Brunch & Bakery Barcelona

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Such a visually appealing brunch spot (architecture + food!) I'd recommend the macho iberico benedict, thai chicken burger, pavlova pancakes and the salmon cravings bowl!

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Coco House - Cocadas & Brunch Barceloneta

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Such a scrumptious brunch spot with lots of food options. Here are my recommendations: (build you own) coconut & fruit toast, mango smoothie bowl, coconut pancakes, and trust me when I say... I suggest ALL of their sweet treats!

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Billy Brunch

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A brunch staple in barca! I loved the acai bowl, dulce de leche coco pancakes, vegetable tagine, chakchouka + the fresh juices!

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Brunch & Cake

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There's a reason why this is one of the top rated brunch spots in all of Barcelona... you'll want to take a picture of everything you order here, and it's out of this world delicious.. You can't go wrong with ANYTHING on the menu so go crazy!

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Lilo Brunch Specialty Coffee

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Brunch with bottomless mimosas and gigantic teddy bears to sit a the table with you... why not!? My recommendations (outside of the mimosas): club house sandwich, eggciting, mister bagel, caramelized banana, avocado toast.

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Funky Baker

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A delicious deli and bakery - the menu is packed with amazing options! My recommendations: the daily sweet danish, rosemary biscuit, lemon tart, chia pudding, manchego/avocado flute sandwich.. and you can never go wrong with an affogato!

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Tapas / Lunch + Dinner 

Spain is best known for their style of eating (tapas) which is a bunch of small plates to share at the table, while you enjoy your time with your friends/family. Eating tapas style - you can try a little bit of everything on the menu, and it's very affordable.

Tapas, 24

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My favorite tapas bar with the sweetest staff. My favorites on this menu: roasted chicken/iberian ham croquette, potatoes bravas, coca bread with tomato, salmon tartar with avocado and lime, meatballs, spanish omelette, and of COURSE.. a pitcher of the red sangria!

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Sartoria Panatieri

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If you LOVE , you'll be blown away here! This is #3 rated pizza in the WORLD (yes, that includes Italy). Personally, I'd recommend the following from the menu: Pizza #2,6,7,8 and the burrata (as an app!)

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Mercado de La Boqueria

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If you're looking for a little bit of everything.... You can get ANYTHING here.... fresh fruit, juice, croquettes, sangria, beans, candy, jamon iberico + cheese, nuts, sardines...... the list goes on. Come early and hungry!

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Paella Bar Boqueria

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The first Spanish restaurant I ever visited and was instantly hooked! Be sure to make a reservation a few days before. My recommendations: the roasted eggplant with goat cheese + hazelnuts/honey, Iberian cured ham croquettes, marinated olives, paella Barceloneta, black squid rice w/ aioli, tomato-rubbed bread w/ extra virgin olive oil

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Denassus

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A natural wine bar + tapa bar... say less! My recommendations: duck croquette, cheeseboard, anchovies, croaker ceviche, tomato bread, tuna tataki.

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Quimet & Quimet

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My recommendations: the artichokes, cheese & caviar, peeled prawns, seabass in olive oil, poached eggs, iberian pork cheek

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Lomo Alto

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The ultimate carnivore restaurant... this is absolutely the most boujee meat you'll get in Barcelona. The concept of the plates here is so unique - there are different menus for the different types of meats. You can pick between a veal, old cow, or beef menu; which has all different options depending on what type of meat you like. Ask your server for recommendations - they know the menu the best!

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LATA-Bern@

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My recommendations: Iberian cake toast, burrata + cherry tomatoes confit w/ lemon and muesli, smoked sardine toast, house-made croquettes, crispy Soria torreznos, Iberian bacon bao bread.

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Casa Lolea Barcelona

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If there's any place to grab a sangria in Barcelona... this is IT (as they are best known for theirs!) If you like red wine: Lolea Nº4, and if you like white wine: Lolea Nº2. For food: potato salad with tuna belly, cured met + manchego cheese, salmon/tuna tartare, marinated salmon blinis

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Contracorrent Bar

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Delicious food and unique wine! My recommendations: steak tartare, smoked mackerel, mussels with ginger, brasato beef, cheese/mushroom sandwich and the sicilian cannolo.

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Fet a Ma Pan i Pizza 24h

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If you're looking for a little late night pizza (24 hours!) - this will hit the spot, and it's super cheap! My recommendations: Tuna/Pesto/Tomato/Onion, sweet ham and cheese, truffle mushroom and the sweet ham and cheese calzone.

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Bar del Pla

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A local hotspot for tapas, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu! My recommendations: ask for the dish of the day - it's always locally sourced and extremely fresh, tuna tartare, anchovies and white sardines, ham/chicken croquette, lamb canneloni, and the french toast desert.

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El Xampanyet

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The perfect bite to eat after a day at the Picasso museum, this is an old school tapas bar that has been around for nearly 100 years! They are best known for their Xampanyet (Cava - sparking wine) so this is a must. I'd also recommend getting the potato omlete, Padrón peppers, and the anchovies.

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Lluritu

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You can find some of the best seafood in all of Barcelona here, and it's incredibly fresh! My recommendations: anchovies, Lluritu, tuna leaves, prawns, mussels, and the octopus!

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Bar Jai-Ca

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Tapas galore... come hungry! My recommendations: jai-ca salad, smoked salmon and avocado timbale, garlic prawns, fried green peppers, and the fried little fish from the boat ... and don't try to leave without trying a glass of the house vermouth!

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Bar Ramon

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Tapas + R&B/Jazz/Blues music.. say less! my recommendations: rabbit ribs, galician octopus, pineapple shrimp, iberian sausage, cod, and the grilled prawns

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Cañete

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If there's one place to get tapas in Barcelona, it's here! My recommendation: lobster croquette, tocinillo de cielo, squid sandwich, octopus, or the paella of the day. Be sure to make a reservation, it's also closed on Sundays!

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Bar Salvatge

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An amazing spot with natural wine + cheese and small appetizers. No recommendatios here because the best way to order... is to let your server order for you! You can't go wrong with the local recommendation - lots of daily specials as well.

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Masia Can Ferran

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Delicious and affordable! My recommendations: artichokes with jamon, steak tartare, catalan creme brulee, mongetes (beans), and snails + goat cheese. They ONLY accept cash, and if you want a table... come in between 1:30-3:30pm, otherwise you'll be waiting awhile for a table.

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Parking Pizza/Pita

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This is a food-hall type of restaurant - you can actually find a pizza place in here as well! This delectable middle eastern spot is about 15 minutes away from La Sagrada Familia... come hungry! My recommendations are the lamb skewers, roasted green beans, beet hummus, tandoori chicken pita, eggplant pita, the baklava and the pistachio ice cream.

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Jacqueline Barcelona

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My favorite thing about Jacqueline is that they have a wine tasting called "Winesday" every Wednesday from 7p-11p that is put together by a sommelier and paired with special food from the chef - don't miss this! 35 euros per person and two people minimum! They have beautiful live music every night by different artists. closed Monday's so plan ahead!

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SENSATO Restaurant

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The most intimate spot to grab the best sushi in all of Barcelona - the eating concept is referred to as 'omakase' - meaning that you leave it up to the chef, to choose your plates! You can pick from two menus and a curated wine list.

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Entrepans Díaz

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The go-to sandwich shop in Barcelona, along with tasty tapas. My recommendations: Antxón sandwich, braised oxtail sandwich, beef stew bomba, prawn tortas, and calamari.

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Queviures Múrria

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This doubles as a restaurant and a grocery store! My recommendations: fresh oysters, murria cheese, penita capers, anchovies, and stuffed limes/lemons.

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Soma restaurant

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There is something for everyone here - to share or for yourself! My recommendations: cantabrian anchovies, Risotto socarrat biscuits (spicy!), sea bass tartare, Roasted aubergine w/ burrata, shrimp carpaccio and Brandada (Venetian style)

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Michelin Star, anyone? 

Most of these Michelin-star restaurants have pre-fixed menus, but there are a few with a full-range menu. Typically, you can add on a wine paring with your meal -  but my best recommendation is to chat with your server and let you know what you like/dislike, and they can order for you.

Disfrutar

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** 3 Michelin Star** Be prepared to spend some shmoney here! This restaurant has two prefixed menus for eating; one menu for their classic dishes and the other menu is for dishes with in-season foods. (275 euros) They also have two options for wine pairings for your dining experience; one wine pairing (145 euros) done by sommeliers, and one alcohol-free wine tasting (165 euros)

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Alapar

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*1 Michelin Star* Imagine a fusion between Japanese, Mediterranean, and Spanish food... the food here is unbelievably delicious! Here are my recommendations: oysters, grilled portobello, stuffed quail, Squid and Iberian bacon sashimi, toro, and for dessert: Mango kakigori, vanilla cream and black sesame.

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La Tartareria

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*1 Michelin Star* A restaurant right in the city center that focuses on raw food. There are two set menus (75 euros) - lunch and dinner. Reservations are required, so make sure you plan ahead!

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Berbena

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*1 Michelin Star* A beautiful local spot for delicious food - keep in mind there are no reservations/tables over 6 and no kids under the age of 12. PLAN AHEAD and make a reservation and don't be surprised when the chef comes out and talks with you - Carlos is amazing! My recommendations: pork belly, omlete, fried artichokes, the lamb brain, tomato bread and get a dish recommend by the chef!

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Restaurant Baló

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*1 Michelin Star* The food here is a mix between Barcelona and London - two chefs came together to make an amazing menu! there are three menus ranging from 28 euros - 90 euros, along with an option for a wine pairing.

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Taberna Noroeste

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An amazing pre-set tasting menu (seasonally rotating) consists of 8 small dishes, with 2 different desserts! Just be aware that everyone in the restaurant is served simultaneously.

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LABALABUSTA

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*1 Michelin star* A mix of Middle Eastern, African, and Israeli cuisine - each plate is packed with so much flavor! It's only open for brunch and dinner, so here are my recommendations: tel-aviv chicken kababs, beef short ribs, challah, cauliflower, baked feta, and the bereks

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Capet Restaurant

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*1 Michelin Star* Amazing food and probably one of the largest wine selections to choose from! There are two options for tasting menus - 5 courses or 8 courses, with prices ranging from 75/90 euros. If you want to choose your own food - you can order from the tapas menu as well.. I'd recommend the sweet potato and ricotta salad, smoke eggplant, stuffed cabbage roll, or the veal! As for the desserts... might I suggest everyone get a plate?!

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Deliri

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*1 Michelin Star* My recommendations: Octopus salad, the tripe, roasted pumpkin and burrata, ceviche and eggplant!

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Gresca

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*1 Michelin Star* Such fresh food with a variety of options! Here are my recommendations: grilled oyster, beet salad, grilled rabbit, grilled chicken, and sweetbread with mushrooms

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