Must-see restaurants in La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

  • Belmonte

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Run by two welcoming sisters, this tiny, down-to-earth rust-walled bodega in the southern Barri Gòtic whips up beautifully prepared Tarragona-style small…

  • La Vinateria del Call

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    In a magical, rambling setting in the former Jewish quarter, this tiny candlelit jewel-box of a wine bar serves up divine Iberian sharing plates dancing…

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    Bar Pinotxo

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Arguably La Boqueria's most brilliant tapas bar, standing strong since 1940. Ever-charming owner Juanito Bayén serves up superb Catalan classics:…

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    Ocaña

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    A flamboyant, elegantly designed multispace venture with high ceilings, chandeliers, plush furnishings and tables on Plaça Reial, Ocaña blends late-night…

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    Black Remedy

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Local artisan beer? Check. Pulled-pork sandwiches? Check. Superb Barcelona-sourced coffee? Absolutely. An industrial-like space with floor-to-ceiling…

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    Benedict

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    As the name suggests, brunch is the main event at friendly bistro-inspired Benedict, with eggs prepared every which way, savoury pancakes and even a full…

  • Milk

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Also loved for its crafted cocktails, Irish-run Milk rescues Barcelona night owls with morning-after brunches (until 4.30pm!). Arrive early or join the…

  • Koy Shunka

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Down a narrow lane north of La Catedral, chef Hideki Matsuhisa's Michelin-starred Koy Shunka opens a portal to sensational dishes from the East – mouth…

  • Cecconi's

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Dressed with rust-red velvet sofas, black-and-white tiled floors and 19th-century vaulted brick ceilings, the exquisite signature restaurant at members…

  • La Pachuca

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    This sister taquería to El Raval's forever-packed El Pachuco launched in 2019 and has been an instant hit. It's Mexican-owned and delivers its signature…

  • Bar Celta

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Founded by a Galician couple in 1970, charmingly uncluttered Bar Celta shows off the northwestern region's famously seafood-tastic culinary riches with…

  • Federal

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Brick-walled industrial-chic design, a sea of open MacBooks, stacks of design mags – this welcoming, queue-out-the-door branch of the Sant Antoni Federal…

  • Grill Room/Bar Thonet

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    A Modernista frontage gives way to beautifully restyled interiors with green-leather stools, beamed ceilings and a marble bar at this updated-Catalan…

  • El Quim

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    This classic counter bar burrowed away in the Mercat de la Boqueria is ideal for traditional Catalan dishes such as fried eggs with baby squid (the house…

  • Rasoterra

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Slow Food advocates at Rasoterra cook up first-rate vegetarian dishes in a Zen-like setting with tall ceilings, low-level jazz and fresh flowers on…

  • Levante

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    A snug, stylish and sunny space tucked into the old Call, Levante specialises in beautifully prepped sharing plates that delicately fuse Mediterranean and…

  • Cervecería Taller de Tapas

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Amid white stone walls and a beamed ceiling, this buzzing, easy-going place serves a broad selection of tapas as well as changing daily specials like…

  • La Alcoba Azul

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Peel back the centuries amid medieval walls, low ceilings, wooden floors and flickering candles in the heart of the old Jewish quarter. Grab a seat in the…

  • Mirilla

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Mirilla is a great place to stumble upon, with excellent wines by the glass and well-executed cocktails, along with a range of smartly presented seasonal…

  • La Cerería

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Black-and-white marble floors, a smattering of old wooden tables and ramshackle displays of musical instruments lend a bohemian charm to this warm…

  • La Plata

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Tucked away in a narrow lane near the waterfront, tile-walled La Plata is a humble, well-loved bodega that has served just four simple, perfect plates…

  • Can Culleretes

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Founded in 1786, Barcelona's oldest restaurant is still going strong, with visitors and locals alike flocking here for its rambling interior, old…

  • Pla

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    One of the Barri Gòtic's long-standing favourites, Pla is a stylish, romantically lit medieval dining room where centuries-old original brick arches…

  • Onofre

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Famed for its (good, affordable) Spanish wines, this snug modern restaurant, wine shop and deli has a strong local following. Beer-barrel tables and…

  • Els Quatre Gats

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Once the lair of Barcelona's Modernista artists, Els Quatre Gats is a stunning example of the movement, inside and out, with its colourful patterned tiles…

  • Rocambolesc

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Step into the fantastical, candy-striped world of the multi-award-winning Roca brothers for Spain's most daringly divine ice cream, from rhubarb confit…

  • Sensi Bistro

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Tucked away in the Barri Gòtic is this lively spot where red walls are adorned with bright illustrations. Sure, it's a bit touristy, but Sensi serves up…

  • Venus Delicatessen

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    This sweet little deli charms you from the minute you step down from the street into its bohemian interior. Artworks line the walls, plants overhang the…

  • Xurreria

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    It doesn't look much from the outside, but this brightly lit takeaway joint, which has been going since 1968, is Barcelona's top spot for paper cones of…

  • Taller de Tapas

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    A well-placed spot with outdoor seating on Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol, with a long list of tapas and more substantial bites.

  • Forneria Tiana

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Stop in this bright corner bakery and cafe for fresh pastries, croissants, cheese, charcuterie, quiches and other light bites. Staff whip up a decent…

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