Best Places To Eat In Barcelona

Pallaresa. One of the best spots in Barcelona for chocolate, the shop opened up in 1947 and has been serving traditional churros and thick, dark hot chocolate with freshly whipped cream since. Located in the Gothic neighborhood (Barri Gótic) on a street known for its chocolate cafés, Granja La Pallaresa is not to be missed by chocolate enthusiasts. Try the crema catalana. Down the road is a typical churro place called Xurreria Dels Banys Nous. Here you can pick up churros and take them into La Granja - they really don’t mind you bringing churros from outside. So take the churros into the bar, choose your drinking chocolate, and soak up the dessert heaven.

Loved by locals, Bar Bitácora is home to delicious tapas for really good value. For food and drinks, you never pay more than 20 euros per person. Try the small dishes; croquettas, chipirones, patatas bravas, tuna tartar, calamares, tortilla (spanish omelette) and the deserts! It’s good to go in a group so you can try lots of dishes. The portions are generous and the food is yummy. Bar Bitácora is home to a good mix of traditional and contemporary tapas. Always ask for the daily specials, the friendly staff can guide you through the fusion menu. The place has an unpretentious relaxed atmosphere which makes it the perfect spot to try new things. Give it a try and enjoy their dishes based on fresh ingredients and cooked with great flair.

A weird concept, La Paradeta is presented as a fish market with a fresh fish stall. If you’re looking for a cool restaurant in Barcelona with the vibe of a local fresh fish market experience, head to La Paradeta. Love mussels, crab, clams, prawns, lobster, octopus, and squid? You won’t find a better place to enjoy well-prepared seafood at a reasonable price than La Paradeta. Line up at the market stall counter, browse the mouth-watering selection of seafood, choose what you want, and tell the assistant how much you’d like. They weigh and put all of your food on a tray, pass it through to the kitchen and give you a numbered receipt. Find a table, and wait until you hear your number called. When you hear your number, go to the hatch with your receipt and collect your food. Tuck in and enjoy simple and tasty food and a fun dining experience.

Located in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Foc i Oli is a cozy restaurant that serves creative handmade burgers and sandwiches. With freshly prepared ingredients; different bread, meat, vegetables, and sauces, the spot is a great place to try out the delicious Uruguayan way of preparing meat. The menu is concise with four sandwiches and five burger options to choose from. Try the “El Chivito” specialty; featuring beef entrecote, ham, bacon, mayonnaise, gouda cheese, red pepper, onion confit, and salad on brioche bread. Just make sure you arrive hungry, you’ll be stuffed afterward.

Located in La Barceloneta neighborhood of Barcelona, Can Maño is a long-standing, traditional family run restaurant that serves mostly seafood. Coming directly from the excitement of La Boqueria market to the kitchen of the family run restaurant serving local specialities, you’ll find an abundance of delicious fresh food to eat here. Loved by locals, the food is really cheap and is typically a workers lunch place. It’s what my Mum calls ‘spit and sawdust'. Try the deep-fried fish and aubergine and on Thursdays try the huge paella they serve up; one of the best paella in Barcelona. If you’re seeking non-touristy restaurants in Barcelona, Can Maño is the one for you.