Stone-ground flour, chlorine-free water, unrefined Atlantic sea salt and sourdough are just some of the organic ingredients used to sift, knead, and bake—during some 15 hours—the perfect old-style loaf that can hold up for days. This Raval bakery harks...
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Amaltea
Can I get an ohm?
Supporting Barcelona's reputation as a hippie haven, Amaltea is a health center catering to the crunchy set and yoga fans. With...
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Santa María
Inventive tapas, not just for gourmands
The creative brainchild Paco Guzmán, who whittled his culinary chops at the Ferran Adrià school of cooking, Santa Maria invigor...
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Els Pescadors
Haute cuisine from the high seas
The ancient square that Els Pescadors opens off of was once a favorite hunt of local fishermen, no doubt because of its conveni...
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La Cantina de Palo Alto
Simple innovation
Founded in 1997 by six of its 19 current inhabitants, the Palo Alto creative complex (officially the "Private Foundation Centre...
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Passadís del Pep
Fishy delights
With 25 years-worth of experience in the great art of maritime cuisine, Passadís del Pep ticks all the right boxes. For one thi...
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Tapas 24
Creative tapas
Tapas 24 is not the cheapest way to please your palate—nor should one expect it to be, as it's the offshoot of the renown...
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Pla
Plainly impressive
"Pla" is a distinguished Catalan surname. It belongs not only to the proprietor of this charming restaurant in the Barrio Gotic...
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Empanadas Argentinas
Authentic Argentinian fast food
There are "empanadas argentinas" and there is Empanadas Argentinas—undoubtedly one of Barcelona's top purveyors of this L...
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El Jardí
A hidden gem
This charming café, with its terrace in the courtyard of the Biblioteca de Catalunya, is a surprisingly quiet spot in middle of...
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En Ville
Cuisine française
This delightful bistro run by a French/Norwegian couple is located just a stone's throw from the MACBA. En Ville's interior ...
