If you are a gourmand and enjoy trying and being surprised by new or even little known restaurants, you are in luck. Below we recommend 6 top restaurants in Barcelona that you can’t miss. In the selection you will find restaurants with exclusive menus, Mediterranean, Japanese and Peruvian fusion proposals, one of the most romantic restaurants in the city, a grill proposal and even a Michelin Star! Salivating? read on!
Discover a new universe of flavors and textures with chef Pau Pérez and his team’s surprising gastronomic proposal at Aflamas. Pau Pérez has been traveling since he was young, and this exploration of the world has led him to discover unique ingredients and dishes. The chef has worked at renowned restaurants in the city such as Hofmann, Moments (Mandarín Oriental), Coure, Xerta, among others, before finally opening his own restaurant in Les Corts. What are you waiting for to invite that special person and discover this gem in Barcelona?
Nominated for the best Peruvian restaurant with the most tradition and prestige in Barcelona, Ceviche 103 is a must-visit restaurant if you are a lover of causa, tiradito, or the extremely popular ceviche. Ceviche 103 invites you to enjoy the best of contemporary Peruvian cuisine, with a perfect composition of flavors, nuances, and the history behind this ancient gastronomy that is gaining followers worldwide. In its menu, in addition to the aforementioned dishes, you can also find different types of rice, ají de gallina, lomo saltado, anticuchos, or causa. All served in a space designed to live an exquisite experience that will nourish your senses.
Whether you are looking for a place to celebrate something special with a group, wanting to savor signature Mediterranean cuisine, or hoping to treat someone very special, Antigua is the place for you. This restaurant located in Sarrià – Sant Gervasi promises simple, tasty, and refined cuisine, using the best market products. Their unique dishes are carefully crafted, prepared, and presented under the strict supervision of the chef, who conveys all his passion for cooking, sure to satisfy even the most discerning palates. The establishment also boasts an extensive and well-curated wine cellar. The restaurant’s menu seems to complement its interior architecture, carefully designed to create a warm and intimate atmosphere, where background music and lighting perfectly accompany the experience. Additionally, it features the La Biblioteca private dining room with a capacity for up to 18 diners.
Grilling is trendy, which may come as a surprise, as it is by no means a new method of cooking. What is innovative, however, is the way it is done: using top-quality ingredients, complete control of the fire, the aromas it imparts to the food, and the cooking time. At Pura Brasa, they are experts in this and much more, bringing you the highest quality meats, fish, and vegetables cooked over the coals – and at the best price! Pura Brasa’s commitment lies in Gastronomic Grill cuisine, adding exquisite refinement to its menu. Their open kitchen allows diners to observe the heart of the restaurant: the Josper charcoal oven, a tool that has become essential in countless kitchens worldwide, trusted by top chefs and restaurants both nationally and internationally. Located in the heart of Barcelona, on Rambla Catalunya, the restaurant boasts avant-garde decor and a cozy warmth that will make it one of your go-to spots.
We like fusions. And if they also have a Japanese inspiration, even better. The proposal of the restaurant Nectari, on Valencia Street, is a Mediterranean cuisine with some Japanese touches, in an exquisite combination of innovation and tradition. Run by chef Jordi Esteve, it offers a cuisine with local and quality products, gastronomic and with a touch of authorship, that avoids complex flavors and textures. The dining room has a modern and cozy atmosphere, suitable for gastronomic meetings as well as business or family gatherings.
The chef’s culinary sensitivity has led him to some of the great Spanish and European restaurants alongside different top chefs. Proof of all this is that the restaurant has held a Michelin Star since 2012. A true place of pilgrimage for food lovers.
In the heart of La Barceloneta, far from fast food options, we find this cozy restaurant, specializing in paellas and tapas. Its open space, exquisitely decorated with fabrics, careful lighting, and, above all, a lot of color, gives it an air of a sophisticated picnic spot that seduces anyone, whether for nostalgia or its trendier side with fine lines of Feng Shui inspiration. Its open kitchen allows you to see how the team at Maná 75 prepares dish after dish with care and dedication, from 1 pm to 11 pm. On its menu, you will find 13 different types of rice and noodles, in addition to a varied selection of tapas to share that will captivate anyone.
