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Barcelona: Restaurants

Some say Barcelona has trumped Paris as a foodie destination. Whether or not you agree, there's no denying the burgeoning gourmet movement in the city. In Barcelona itself, options range from fine five-star dining to cheap spots for a quick bite. If you tire of the creative Catalan cuisine, ethnic restaurants are slowly appearing on the scene. Lunch, served between 2pm and 4pm, is the day's most important meal, and often comes with great value menú del día (set menu). Dinner is served late – the earliest you can expect to eat the day's final meal is 9pm, so plan accordingly.

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Ample 24
Consistently good Catalan cooking and cozy ambience make this popular Barri Gòtic spot buzz with activity day and night.
catalan

Les Quinze Nits
Tasty Mediterranean fare is served in an airy interior or on a lovely outdoor terrace; try the botifarra, grilled sausage with...
lunch | mediterranean

Can Majó
Rumor has it this beachfront old-timer serves the best paella in town – and most locals will agree – on top of excellent...
seafood | reservations | view | waterfront

Quimet and Quimet
Sample affordable montaditos (bite-size sandwiches topped with various fillings), cheese, wines, and cava (Catalan bubbly) in...
small plates

Cinc Sentits
This cool and elegant spot in upscale L’Eixample churns out contemporary Catalan fare such as wild Mediterranean sea bass,...
smart splurge | wine

Comerç 24
The new-wave Catalan tapas, called tastets, at this swank industrial space include globally inspired creations like soy quail...
smart splurge | wine | small plates

Mondo
Reserve a terrace table at this pricey waterfront outpost, where succulent seafood is paired with fantastic views of the sea...
smart splurge | views | seafood

Ample 24
Consistently good Catalan cooking and cozy ambience make this popular Barri Gòtic spot buzz with activity day and night.
catalan

Les Quinze Nits
Tasty Mediterranean fare is served in an airy interior or on a lovely outdoor terrace; try the botifarra, grilled sausage with...
lunch | mediterranean

Can Majó
Rumor has it this beachfront old-timer serves the best paella in town – and most locals will agree – on top of excellent...
seafood | reservations | view | waterfront

Quimet and Quimet
Sample affordable montaditos (bite-size sandwiches topped with various fillings), cheese, wines, and cava (Catalan bubbly) in...
small plates

Cinc Sentits
This cool and elegant spot in upscale L’Eixample churns out contemporary Catalan fare such as wild Mediterranean sea bass,...
smart splurge | wine

Comerç 24
The new-wave Catalan tapas, called tastets, at this swank industrial space include globally inspired creations like soy quail...
smart splurge | wine | small plates

Mondo
Reserve a terrace table at this pricey waterfront outpost, where succulent seafood is paired with fantastic views of the sea...
smart splurge | views | seafood

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