Recommended restaurants

Tuesday, 01 December 2009 14:51

Restaurants in Barcelona

Catalan cuisine is rated amongst the best in the world, indeed el Bullí, rated the best restaurant in the world, is the baby of Catalunya´s own top chef Ferrán Adrià.

Here, we present several of the best restaurants in Barcelona, ranging from the good quality, atmosphere rich to the gourmet.

AGUA

In front of the beach, this restaurant has a cozy and fresh decoration. Very nice terrace with sea view. Fresh and simple cuisine with a wide variety menu. Mediterranean/Marinera.
Tel. 93 2251272
Pasatge Maritim de la Barceloneta, 30. (Villa Olimpica)
Ciutadella-Vil.la Olimpica underground station (L4, yellow line)
Open Monday to Sunday from 13.30 to 16hs and from 20.30 to 24hs.
Aprox. 38 Euros/person.

TRAGALUZ

Three floors with glazed ceiling and avant-garde design. Sophisticated gastronomy based on natural products. Internation/Mediterranean food.
Tel.93 4870621
Pasatge de la Concepcio, 5 (between Passeig de Gracia and Rambla de Catalunya). Eixample.
Diagonal underground station (L3, L5)
Open Monday to Sunday from 13.30 to 16hs and from 20.30 to 24hs.
Aprox. 50 Euros/person.
Midday set menu: 20 Euros + taxes.

L'Orangerie (Gran Hotel La Florida)

Incredible views over the city and an exceptional terrace. Glamorous and romantic restaurant that offers creative and evolved cuisine in an intimate and select atmosphere.
Tel. 93 2593000
Carretera de Vallvidrera al Tibidabo, 83-93
Open Monday to Sunday from 13 to 16hs and from 21 to 23.30hs.
Aprox. 75 Euros/person.
Midday set menu: 35 Euros.

AROLA

Inside the majestic Arts Hotel we find this spacious and very modern restaurant with an informal and personal atmosphere. Widley recognised cuisine. Sea view and nice terrace. Excepcional wine cellar.
Tel. 93 4838090
Marina st., 19-21 (Hotel Arts). Villa Olimpica.
Ciutadella-Vil.la Olimpica underground station (L4, yellow line)
Open Sunday to Wednesday from 13.30 to 15.30hs and 20 to 23hs. Thursday to Saturday until 24hs (bar opens until 1am).
Aprox. 60 Euros/person. Pica-Pica (taste menu): 45 Euros (+ drinks and taxes).

YASHIMA

One of the best Japanese restaurants in Barcelona. You can eat at the sushi bar, around the Tepan-yaki, a hot griddle and at the tatami mats.
Tel. 93 4190697
Jospe Tarradelles, 145 (with Av. Sarria). Sarria.
Entença station (L5, blue)
Open Monday to Saturday from 13 to 15.30hs and from 20.30 to 23.30hs.
Aprox. 55 Euros/person. Midday set menu: 24-33 Euros.

LOS INMORTALES

Italian restaurant with fresh homemade pasta and famous desserts.
Tel. 93 2023579
Sagues st, 25
Muntaner station of FGC
Open Monday to Saturday from 13 to 16hs and from 21 to 24hs.
Aprox. 30 Eu/person. Midday set menu: 12 Euros.

HOTEL NERI

In a beautiful 18th Century house. Minimalist, modern, elegant and cosy restaurant. Mediterranean, imaginative and delicious dishes.
Tel.93 3040655
Sant Sever, 5. Behind the Cathedral (Gotic area)<
Liceu underground station (L3, green)
Open Monday to Sunday from 13.30 to 16hs and from 20.30 to 2hs.
Aprox. 75 Euros/person. Midday set menu: 25 Euros.

TORRE DE ALTA MAR

75 meters over the sea level, this restaurant offers specatcular views of both the sea and the city. Luxury with a cosmopolitan avant-grade atmosphere. High quality traditional Mediterranean cuisine.
Tel. 93 2210007
Paseo de Borbo, 88 (Barceloneta)
Barceloneta underground station (L4, yellow line)
Open Monday to Saturday 13 to 16pm and 21 to 23.30pm.
Aprox. 90 Euros/person. Midday set menu: 70 Euros.

HOFMANN

Avant-grade and equisite cuisine in a romantic atmosphere. Creative/Medtierranean. Incredible desserts. Large wine cellar.
Very close from the "Jaume I" underground station (L4, yellow line).
Tel. 93 3195889
Argenteria st., 74-78 (Born district)
Open Monday to Friday 13.30 to 15.30pm and from 21 to 23.30pm (closed for Easter, Christmas and August).
Aprox. 70 Euros/person. Midday set menu for 31 Euros (+ drinks and taxes).
EL XALET
Located in the Montjuic mountain this restaurante is a perfect place to enjoy from a nice meal, Mediterranen food, and an amazing view of all the city. It has a nice terrace to sit during the spring and summer months.
Tel. 93 3249270
Av. de Miramar, 31 (Montjuic)
Open from 13hs to 1am from Monday to Sunday
More than 45 Euros/person.

TRAM-TRAM

A two-floor old little house with garden in Sarria district, refurbished into this warm and intimate restuarant elegantly decorated. creative dishes.

Tel. 93 2048518

Major de Sarria, 121 (next to Plaza de Sarria, Sarria district)
You can get there with "Ferrocarriles" underground line, Reina Elisenda stop.
Open Tuesday to Sunday 13.30 to 15.30 and from 21 to 23.30pm
More than 45 Euros/person.

BOTAFUMEIRO

The landmark seafood restaurant per excellence. Top-quality fresh products.
Tel. 93 2184230
Gran de Gracia, 81 (Gracia)
Fontana underground station (L3, green line).
Open Monday to Sunday from 13 to 1hs.
Aprox. 60 Euros/person.

All these restaurants were tried by us at least once, unfortunately we can not permit ourself to be regular clients in all of them... but we can guarantee that you will enjoy them!

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