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Barcelona Prime

1. Mundial Bar

Plaça Sant Agustí Vell, 1, Barcelona, Catalunya
Seafood Restaurant · Sant Pere-Santa Caterina i la Ribera · 68 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: Very very good tapas, specially seashells. If you go have Navajas y Tallarinas a la plancha. It is very tiny and busy so it needs reservation.

2. El Tossal

Carrer Tordera, 12 (Carrer Torrent de l'Olla), Barcelona, Catalunya
Spanish Restaurant · La Vila de Gràcia · 10 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: Great catalan food, with Platillos (tapas kind of food)... I recommend the marinated salmon.

3. la parada

Torrijos (Mercat de L'abaceria), Barcelona, Catalunya
Art Gallery · La Vila de Gràcia · 2 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: Great art gallery and Speaking corner where Art meets the public food market. Many days they bring professional photographers to share their art with the public while having a vermouth.

4. Federal Café

8.0
C. Parlament, 39 (C. del Comte Borrell), Barcelona, Catalunya
Café · Sant Antoni · 560 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: Ideal place to have a brunch or anything else. A little three story house reconverted into a trendy cafe. They also serve food and prepare their own bakery. Near Mercat de Sant Antoni.

5. Òleum

5.9
C. Palau Nacional, s/n, Barcelona, Catalunya
Spanish Restaurant · Sants-Montjuïc · 22 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: Restaurant with views over the city inside the MNAC museum. Open on Sundays. They do a good tasting menu. Better with reservation.

6. Bar Tomás

7.7
C. Major de Sarrià, 49, Barcelona, Catalunya
Tapas Restaurant · Sarrià · 242 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: The best papatas bravas in Barcelona. Made with all i oli. The place is dirty and the waiters are old, ugly and impolite, which is part of the charming... Very authentic!

7. Granja M. Viader

8.6
Xuclà, 4-6, Barcelona, Catalunya
Café · El Raval · 136 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: Old cafe with amazing hot chocolate with cream (suïs) and very famous for being the place where the Cacaolat was invented.

8. La Cuina d'en Garriga

8.3
C. Consell de Cent, 308, Barcelona, Catalunya
Mediterranean Restaurant · La Dreta de l'Eixample · 57 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: Deli shop with tables to eat all day round. Very good design, really tasty food. Also good just to have a drink and scape from the crowds in Passeig de Gracia.

9. Cuines de Santa Caterina

7.8
Av. Francesc Cambó, 16, Barcelona, Catalunya
Catalan Restaurant · Sant Pere-Santa Caterina i la Ribera · 380 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: Cool restaurant in the new refurbished Mercat de Santa Caterina. They don't do bookings.

10. Restaurant Les Cols

8.5
Carretera de la Canya, 106, Olot, Catalunya
Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: Delicious michelin star restaurant food and architecture (good for families also). Ask to be on the table by the chickens garden.

11. Les Magnolies Restaurant

8.7
Anton Serres, 7, Arbúcies, Catalunya
Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: Recently awarded with one Michelin star. Great gastronomy in a nice scenery by the Montseny natural park.

12. Plaça de Sant Felip Neri

9.0
Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, Barcelona, Catalunya
Plaza · El Barri Gòtic · 70 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: Historic hidden spot of the civil war, one can see the scars of a bombing in the walls of the old church. Still a quiet square now. The hotel Neri has a restaurant and a terrace also recommended.

13. Alkimia

C. Indústria, 79, Barcelona, Catalunya
Mediterranean Restaurant · Gràcia · 28 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: Very good restaurant with Michelin star. Although we haven't been there for a while the place is small and cosy. A bit pricy. Ideal for couples.

14. Cerveseria Ciutat Comtal

9.2
Rambla de Catalunya, 18 (Gran Vía de les Corts Catalanes), Barcelona, Catalunya
Tapas Restaurant · La Dreta de l'Eixample · 913 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: Best tapas place in Rambla Catalunya. Some tourists go there but still very good.

15. Fastvínic

Diputació, 251 (Rambla de Catalunya), Barcelona, Catalunya
Sandwich Spot · La Dreta de l'Eixample · 66 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: The ultimate sandwich place. Fashion and local food high quality "embutidos".

16. La Vermuteria del Tano

8.8
Bruniquer, 30 (Joan Blanques), Barcelona, Catalunya
Tapas Restaurant · La Vila de Gràcia · 48 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: Go for the traditional vermouth to this place. An actual bodega. Usually accompanied by "olives" or "patates xips".(Typical for Saturday or Sunday before lunch from 11 to 12)

17. Monvínic

Diputació, 249 (Rambla Catalunya), Barcelona, Catalunya
Wine Bar · La Dreta de l'Eixample · 84 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: The best wine bar restaurant according to The Wall Street Journal. Any wine you may think of, they have it! Tapas are also very good here.

18. Dos Palillos

7.7
C. Elisabets, 9, Barcelona, Catalunya
Tapas Restaurant · El Raval · 75 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: Modern Asian food by one of Ferran Adrian's pupils.

19. Hotel Alma

8.9
Carrer de Mallorca, 271, Barcelona, Catalunya
Hotel · La Dreta de l'Eixample · 40 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: Great terrace, an oasis in the center of Barcelona. Good for a cocacola a tea or any refreshment in general.

20. Jaime Beriestain Concept Store

C. de Pau Claris, 167, Barcelona, Catalunya
Furniture and Home Store · La Dreta de l'Eixample · 116 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: This is a cool restaurant + interior design shop altogether. Owned by a Chile designer is one of the 'In vogue' places in town good for both a breakfast (delicious cakes) and dinner (DJ included).

21. Vinçon

Pg. de Gràcia, 96, Barcelona, Catalunya
Miscellaneous Store · La Dreta de l'Eixample · 73 tips and reviews

Sanne v.Sanne van der Beek: One of the biggest design shops in Barcelona. The usual suspects in design, but on the upper level you can see the beauty of the building which works quite well with the modern design objects

22. Roca Moo

Rosselló, 265, Barcelona, Catalunya
Mediterranean Restaurant · La Dreta de l'Eixample · 32 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: This restaurant is a must, period. Run by the Roca brothers, they put a twist on Catalan cooking here. Go for the Joan Roca degustation.

23. Con Gracia

7.9
Carrer de Martinez de la Rosa,8, Barcelona, Catalunya
Mediterranean Restaurant · La Vila de Gràcia · 23 tips and reviews

Marat K.Marat Korovaev: Fantastic place! Outstanding service, intimate atmosphere and delicious food. Try a surprise menu and enjoy! But be careful - it's expensive ;)

24. La Panxa del Bisbe

Rabassa 37 (Plaça Rovira), Barcelona, Catalunya
Mediterranean Restaurant · La Vila de Gràcia · 42 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: Different tapas, ideal for sharing many tasteful and amazing dishes. Ask for recommendations to the Italian waitress. Great quality price balance. Don't miss it!

25. Viblioteca

8.7
Carrer de les Guilleries, 10, Barcelona, Catalunya
Wine Bar · La Vila de Gràcia · 78 tips and reviews

Alice P.Alice Powers: Really tiny place but large choice of delicate and tasty food. And of course wines.

26. Parco Sushi Sashimi

8.8
Passeig de Gràcia 119, Barcelona, Catalunya
Japanese Restaurant · La Vila de Gràcia · 132 tips and reviews

Chantal V.Chantal Vaquero: Absolutly delicious sushi one of the best i ever tried. Ask for the flambee niguiris, black cod, tuna tataki,!!!!!!!!

La Nena is one of Barcelona Prime.

27. La Nena

8.4
C. Ramón y Cajal, 36, Barcelona, Catalunya
Café · La Vila de Gràcia · 168 tips and reviews

Culinary BackstreetsCulinary Backstreets: Delicious homemade cakes, pastries, hot chocolates and savory snacks. A great place to take kids for a treat or to grab a light lunch. Try the tostadas, bocadillos, and magdalenas con piñones, Read more.

28. Xemei

8.9
Passeig de l'Exposició, 85, Barcelona, Catalunya
Italian Restaurant · El Poble Sec · 98 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: Amazing Venetian food + terrace open all year round = best Italian place in town!

29. Somodó

8.4
Ros de Olano 11, Barcelona, Catalunya
Asian Restaurant · La Vila de Gràcia · 45 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: Japanese Catalan fusion. Tiny local place with a taste menu, food out from the market. One of my favorite restaurants in the city.

30. Lukumas

8.8
C. Torrent de l'Olla, 169 (C. de Biada), Barcelona, Catalunya
Donut Shop · La Vila de Gràcia · 89 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: Artisan doughnuts in the traditional Greek style. Very fashionable and great to start the day sharing the main table in the shop.

31. Tragaluz

8.3
Passatge de la Concepció, 5, Barcelona, Catalunya
Mediterranean Restaurant · La Dreta de l'Eixample · 46 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: Tasty food & great location but only recommended if you don't care about the price (50-70€ per person). Ask for a table in the second floor with the window ceiling.

32. La Pubilla

8.8
Plaça de la Llibertat, 23, Barcelona, Catalunya
Mediterranean Restaurant · La Vila de Gràcia · 150 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: Mediterranean market food. Excellent daily menu for 14€. Dinners on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Better with reservation.

33. Tickets

Av. Paral·lel, 164 (C. Tamarit), Barcelona, Catalunya
Tapas Restaurant · Sant Antoni · 183 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: This tapas place has kept busy Ferran Adria (N. 1 chef) since he closed el Bulli. Reservations 3 months in advance only on their website. Let the waiter chose and prepare to enjoy the experience.

34. Tempura-Ya

8.8
C. Muntaner, 153 (C. de Còrsega), Barcelona, Catalunya
Japanese Restaurant · L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample · 156 tips and reviews

SuiteLife BarcelonaSuiteLife Barcelona: Japanese owned, this place has authentic japanese food. You can get high quality sushi at reasonable prices. Try the california mini rolls, Nigiri and of course the tempura. Read more.

35. Hisop

7.9
Passatge Marimon 9, Barcelona, Catalunya
Spanish Restaurant · Sant Gervasi-Galvany · 41 tips and reviews

Irene L.Irene Levine: Michelin-star restaurant - contemporary Catalan

36. ABaC Restaurant & Hotel

8.6
Av. Tibidabo, 1 (Pl. John F. Kennedy), Barcelona, Catalunya
Hotel · Sant Gervasi-La Bonanova · 74 tips and reviews

Mar G.Mar Gonzalez: The best modern cuisine we have ever tried! Amazing experience. All is synchronized. With views over the garden of the hotel.

Restaurant Miramar is one of Barcelona Prime.

37. Restaurant Miramar

8.0
Calle Mar, 4
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
Auto Rosellon is one of Barcelona Prime.

38. Auto Rosellon

7.0
Carrer del Rosselló, 182 (at c/ d'Enric Granados), Barcelona, Catalunya
Bistro · L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample · 28 tips and reviews