The brainchild of chef Jordi Cruz, ABaC Restaurant boasts stunning interiors with large windows overlooking a beautiful garden, ebony and oak furnishings, gold and silver décor, and oval tables with satin and lace textiles that give it a rustic yet elegant finish. The menu is an eclectic blend of traditional and creative Spanish cuisine made with freshly sourced ingredients. Specialties on the tasting menu include Oyster marinated in Apple Kombucha, Fried Squid, and decadent homemade desserts. An elaborate wine cellar at the restaurant features flavorful wines from all around the world that can be paired with the dishes.
An award winning and Michelin star restaurant, Hoja Santa is nothing short of a gastronomical delight. Cooked with extreme perfection and flair, the food looks like it's photoshopped on your plate. The Mexican flavors on the palate and the lingering thought of tasting such phenomenally served food makes this place a must visit while in Barcelona.This restaurant has a very unconventional seating where the tables are facing the kitchen and has a very classy European ambience. The menu includes pickled vegetables, smoked ceviche of white asparagus, prawn pepitoria as well as pumpkin seed palanqueta. Using traditional methods to make food with a modern twist, this is your go-to place if you are looking for authentic Mexican cuisine in Barcelona.
A revered culinary establishment of the city, Senyor Parellada celebrates Catalan cuisine. Gracefully decorated, the restaurant's interior is a tribute to the place's colonial roots. Furnished to entertain larger parties, the hotel's courtyard is filled with an amber hue emanating from august chandeliers that accentuate the exquisite art adorning every wall. The menu replicates the grace of the decor through quintessential dishes served with thoughtfulness. Fresh from the ocean, the seafood-laden paella is a must try here closely followed by the meaty duck breast or pork cheek.
Run by José Monje, this immensely-popular restaurant serves a wonderful range of signature dishes that are carefully-crafted the real Catalan way. Its immaculate reputation has transformed it into a firm favorite among the city's rich and famous. Some of the restaurant's main features include an extensive wine list, a wood-fired oven, top-end service, and a special four-course menu that changes each and every day. Decorated in the modernist style, you'll feel cushioned from the hustle and bustle outside in this exclusive and elegant setting. Guests can also reserve a private dining area if they wish to experience an intimate dining experience.
Huge, with lots of natural light and located in a pretty locality, Windsor is an elegant option for a meal out. The intimate and classy ambience is perfect for a romantic date or even a private celebration. Contemporary Catalan cuisine is served up, and is a delicious synthesis of new flavours and seasonal ingredients. Look out onto the garden and enjoy your meal in tranquillity.
Over the last 30 years, this restaurant on La Barceloneta beach has transformed itself from a simple snack bar to a much more sophisticated venue. It's now considered one of the best restaurants in the area. The menu is clear and simple: fresh seafood of impeccable quality along with signature paellas and decadent home-made desserts. The wine list offers a wide range from bargain bottles to fine vintages from Rioja and Navarra. There's also a cigar and liqueur menu.
Nestled within the Gran Hotel La Florida, on the slopes of Tibidabo, L'Orangerie will weave a spell around you, with its sophisticated ambience, magnificent views and rich Mediterranean cuisine. The menu, featuring a creative take on traditional recipes, is constantly improvised to offer the best of every season. For some of the best offerings of this place, choose from the chef's recommendation list. Decked in an elegant combination of black and grey, the restaurant features opulent chandeliers covering the place in a warm glow. The terrace offers picturesque views of the surroundings.
There are very few places in the city that get the ambiance, food as well as the drinking scene on point as ElDiset does. A perfect escape from your itinerary, ElDiset presents itself as an unparalleled date-night spot. The restaurant has a chic interior that's beautifully illuminated with gentle lights. Wine bottles adorn the shelves of the surrounding walls giving you a glimpse of how your evening would unfold. The menu dictates quintessentially Spanish dishes with the focus being on tapas. Served to look like a work of art, the seafood, meat as well as vegetarian specials delight your palate ensuring a second visit.
Popular with residents, this joint has undergone a facelift and expansion, so as to make dining here a memorable event. Now, polished and refined, it charms guests with Catalan creations, among which the sautéed cuttlefish, pork feet with sautéed vegetables and hake with potatoes and seasonal mushrooms are most in demand. The portions are sizeable and the flavors, subtle. And although the interiors have been modernized, the bar still retains its familiar wine list, much to the approval of the locale's old timers. Join them for a pint or two, and be regaled with some interesting tales of days gone by!
This restaurant is hidden on a small street of Barcelona away from the crowds. But be aware: it is good to make reservations since it is constantly full. They have a delicious mojito flavored with fresh blackberry and mint. Make sure you try the ceviche de pescado - that has the perfect balance of freshness and acidity - and the black paella - made with black rice cooked to perfection and tender seafood. The staff is friendly and polite, and the atmosphere is romantic but relaxed enough for a meal with friends.
Disfrutar takes patrons on an unrivaled culinary journey that will remain with them long after they exit the premises. The restaurant is known as one of the best fine dining establishments in the city and easily rivals any Michelin star restaurant. As soon as you step in, an elegant ambiance and a sophisticated décor greet you. The menu features novel preparations focused on imbibing unique flavors with immense attention to the finer elements, thus making every dish spectacular. Every dish on the menu is delightful; however, if you can't make up your mind, the tasting menu is the way to go. They also have an extensive collection of fine wines that perfectly pair with the food. Ask the sommelier for his recommendations. This restaurant is more than worth every penny and should not be missed when in the city.
This tastefully done-up restaurant is a typical neighborhood favorite. Its warmth and inviting atmosphere can be attributed to the fact that it is a family-run establishment. Known for its tasting menu that offers a variety of platillos, or "very small portions," it makes for a great first date. The décor at Con Gracia is elegant in its simplicity, and the exotic fusion dishes such as Foie Gras and Miso Soup with Truffle Oil, and house specials like the Iranian Caviar never cease to please. The wines are a little pricey, but complement the food perfectly.