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TRADITIONAL RESTAURANT GUIDE IN BARCELONA

Traditional Catalan cuisine

This guide will help you discover everything from winter stews to fresh tapas, as well as family restaurants and iconic markets to ensure you enjoy a complete and authentic dining experience in the city.

Traditional dishes worth trying

Catalan cuisine has all the flavors that tell the story. For example, the Escudella i Carn d'Olla is a stew that is usually eaten in winter, with broth, vegetables and meat to make it even more comforting on cold days. The Bacallà Esqueixada is a fresh salad with shredded cod, tomato and olives, perfect for when it’s hot. And you must not miss the Pa amb Tomàquet, a regional classic that goes with almost everything.

Escudella and Carn d'Olla: winter dish

It is served in two courses: first the soup with vegetables, and then the meat and cold cuts. This is a dish reminiscent of home cooking, ideal for cold days and to share.

Fresh salad

The Esqueixada is a combination of shredded cod, tomato, onion and olives. It is a light and refreshing dish, typical of the coastal areas, and you will find it in many tapas bars.

The famous tomato bread

The Pa amb Tomàquet is simple: toasted bread rubbed with mature tomato, olive oil and salt. It is served with almost everything and is one of the details that make Catalan cuisine so special.

Catalan cuisine in Barcelona

Barcelona has several restaurants that have earned the trust of both locals and visitors if you want to try traditional dishes in a lovely ambience.

Cal Pep: tapas and Catalan cuisine in a friendly setting

Cal Pep is famous for its bar full of fresh and tasty tapas. The atmosphere is friendly and lively, and the quality of the food means that many people come back time and time again. This is a good place to try traditional dishes in an informal setting.

Can Culleretes

This restaurant has classic decoration and a menu with stews, meat and fish dishes based on traditional recipes. This is a quiet place, perfect for a family meal or a leisurely dinner.

Fresh seafood in a simple ambience

At La Paradeta you choose the seafood you want and it has to be prepared for you to order. The place is informal and the quality of the ingredients is apparent. This is a direct and uncomplicated way to sample all the flavors of the sea.

Try everything in small portions

The variety and quality make every visit different. Tapas are a simple and social way to enjoy local cuisine. In places like El Xampanyet in the Gothic quarter you can accompany your tapas with cava and get the feel of the historic centre.

Tapas and cava in the heart of the city

Xampanyet has a lively atmosphere and classic tapas accompanied by cava. This is a good starting point for a tapas tour through the city centre.

La Plata

The essence of traditional tapas is retained here with a simple and tasty menu. This is a popular place for travelers seeking a quick and delicious meal.

Let’s go for tapas

Tapas offers creative tapas that combine classic flavors with a modern presentation. This is an option for travelers who seek something different while still retaining their Catalan roots.

Family restaurants with family cuisine in Barcelona

If you are looking for a place to eat with a warm ambience like at home, the family restaurants in Barcelona are a great choice. Enjoy traditional dishes with a home-made touch that makes you feel like a family meal.

La Fonda

This restaurant offers traditional dishes in a simple and welcoming venue. The menu features dishes that are loved by both young and old, making it ideal for travelers seeking the essence of Catalan cuisine with the family.

Catalan cuisine in a family atmosphere

Can Vilaró is renowned for its friendly service and dishes that reflect their local tradition. The atmosphere invites you to enjoy a leisurely and authentic meal, perfect for guests who value home-made cuisine.

A classic to share

Los Caracoles has more than a century of history and a very special ambience. The traditional cuisine is a great reason to visit with family or friends and enjoy local cuisine in a relaxing break.

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