Best Eats

This page is an index of all the places that have been featured on the blog for the last 5 years. It’s become a long list if you want a quick snapshot of my recommendations- visit the Top 5 page.

I have used this symbol to give it a rating of sorts 0ne ♥ means Good, two ♥♥ means Very Good.

Cafés and Delis
♥ Aula Ochiai – Japanese patisserie. C/ Compte Urgell, 116. 08011 Eixample.
♥ Bar But – Pretty interior, Lavazza coffee, small menu with riffs on local classics. C/ Bonavista 8. Gracia 08012. (www.barbut.es)
♥♥ Britta’s Nordic Deli – A take away only Danish bakery. C/ de Bonavista 29. Gracia 08012. (brittas.es)
♥   Brunch and Cake – American style breakfast, huge portions, good coffee. C/ Enric Granados, 19, Eixample 08007. (www.cupcakesbarcelona.com)
♥ Cafe Emma – Off busy Paseo de Gràcia, great place for a bistro style breakfast. C/ Pau Claris, 142, Eixample 08009. (www.cafe-emma.com)
♥♥ Cafetería Industrial – Yellow cafe with nineties styling. C/ Pallars 154. Poble Nou.
♥♥ Can Dendê – Brunch and lunch in Sant Marti / Poble Nou. Ciutat de Granada 44. 08005
♥   Churrería Layetana – A run down place that serves fantastic hot chocolate with some freshly fried churros to dip into it. Via Laietana, 46, El Gotic / El Born 08003. (Facebook Page)
♥♥ Dual Cafe – Italian food with a healthy eating lean. C/ Comte Borrell, 65. Sant Antoni 08015.
♥ Eat My Trip – Consell de Cent 378, 08009 Eixample. (facebook.com/eatmytrip/)
♥♥ El Cafe de la Central – Cosmo coffee shop in a La Central bookshop branch. C/ de Mallorca, 237. 08008 Eixample. (lacentral.com/librerias/cafeteria)
♥   En Aparte – C/ Lluís el Piadós, 08003 St. Pere.
♥   Federal Cafe – Just about the most good looking cafe in Barcelona, standard cafe fare. Passatge de la Pau 11. 08002 El Barri Gotic
♥♥ Funky Bakers – Tiny deli with a varied offering. Paseo del Born 10. 08003 El Born.
♥   Granja M Viader – Old fashioned churros and chocolate, they don’t make places like this anymore. C/ Xuclà, 4-6. El Raval. www.granjaviader.cat
♥♥ Granja Petitbo – Passeig de Sant Joan, 82. 08028 Arc de Triomf. (granjapetitbo.com)
♥   La Cuina d’en Garriga – Deli and restaurant. C/ Consell de Cent, 308. Eixample. (www.lacuinadengarriga.com)
♥ Lecca Baffi Mercato – Italian deli serving pizza and cooked Italian food to take away. C/ de València, 341. 08009 Eixample. (http://leccabaffi.com/)
♥   Les Tres a la Cuina – Opened until 6 pm. Seasonal food with an emphasis on vegetables. C/ Sant Lluís, 35, Gràcia 08012. (Facebook Page)
♥♥ Levante Bistro – All day brunch and sharing plates with Middle Eastern lean. Sant Domènc del Call, 11. 08002 Gothic Quarter
♥♥ Little Fern – Antipodean all day cafe in Poble Nou. Carrer de Pere IV 168. Poble Nou 08005. (littleferncafe.com)
♥♥ Lulu – Av. del Marquès de l’Argentera, 7. 08003 El Born. (lulubarcelona.com)
♥♥ Praktik Bakery – Self-service delicious baked goods from Anna Bellsola. C/ Provença, 279, Dreta de L’Eixample 08037. (www.hotelpraktikbakery.com)
♥   Manso’s Cafe – Nordic cafe. C/ de Manso, 1. 08015 Sant Antoni. (www.facebook.com/mansoscafe)
♥♥ Nabucco Tiramisu – Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia, 8. 08012 Gracia. (nabuccotiramisu.com)
♥   Oh Bo – Organic seasonal food in an extremely up-market part of town. C/ del Dr. Fleming, 15. 08017 Sarrià
♥   Oma Cafe – Hipster coffee, brunch and lunch in a fun, light-filled space. C/ Consell de Cent, 227. (www.facebook.com/OMABarcelonabistro)
♥   Rodríguez & Co – A small juice bar with a selection of gluten-free sandwiches and some salads. Provenca 179 esq Aribau. 08036 Eixample (www.rodriguezyco.com)
♥♥ Sabio Infante – All day breakfast and coffee. C/ del Torrent de l’Olla, 39. 08012 Gracia.
♥♥ Somewhere Cafe – Lovely place with great coffee and seasonal well made food in the suburbs. C/ de Sant Antoni, 56. Sant Cugat. (www.somewherecafe.com)
♥   Somewhere Cafe – All day food. C/ Arago 310, 08009 Eixample.
♥   Spice Cafe – American cakes in Poble Sec. C/ de Margarit, 13. (spicecafe.es)
♥   Tarannà – Cafe, and bar. Viladomat, 23. Sant Antoni.(<ahref=”http://tarannacafe.com/”>www.tarannacafe.com)
♥♥ The Deli Kitchen – C/ de la Riereta 15. 08001 Raval. (facebook/delikitchen)
♥   Ugot Cafe – Cake and brunch. Viadomat 138, Eixample.
♥♥ Usagui – Japanese tea shop, with gorgeous pastries and homestyle cooked food. C/ Santjoanistes, 28. Sant Gervasi.
♥   Werhaus – A multi-use space that serves coffee and food. C/ d’Aragó, 287. 08009. Eixample

Speciality Coffee
It took a while for Speciality Coffee to get going in Barcelona but now it has and can rival most European cities.
♥   Animal Coffee – C/ de l’Avenir, 44. 08021, Sant Gervasi.
♥♥ Bermont Cafe – Good coffee from various roasters. C/ de Bretón De Los Herreros, 2. 08012 Gracia. (Facebook)
♥   Caravelle – Their cappuccinos are extremely milky so ask for 2 shots and no cocoa powder. C/ Pintor Fortuny, 31, Raval 08001 (Facebook Page)
♥♥ Cafe El Magnifico – Coffee roasters and most likely the best coffee you will find in Barcelona. C/ Argenteria 64, El Born 08003. (www.cafeselmagnifico.com)
♥   Cøffee* – A temple to coffee. Passatge Sert 12. 9:30 to 15:30 Monday to Friday. (Twitter @nomadcoffeebcn)
♥♥ El Cafe de la Central – Cosmo coffee shop in a La Central bookshop branch. C/ de Mallorca, 237. 08008 Eixample. (lacentral.com/librerias/cafeteria)
♥♥ Dalston Coffee – The smallest coffee shop in Barcelona. Carrer de Ramelleres, 16. El Raval 08001.
♥♥ Departure Coffee – Great space that doubles as a gallery. C/ de la Verge, 1. 08001 El Raval.
♥♥ Espai Joliu – Plant concept store and coffee in El Poblenou. C/ Badajoz 95, 08005. El Poblenou. (facebook.com/espaijoliu/)
♥ Federal – Coffee can be hit and miss. (Not reviewed on the site yet) C/ Parlament, 39, Eixample 08015. (www.federalcafe.es/barcelona)
♥ Hammock Juice Station – Onna coffee, cold-pressed juices, acai bowls and the like. And hammocks. C/ Mallorca 308. 08037 Eixample.
♥♥ Hidden Cafe – Expert baristas who will make all your coffee and matcha dreams come true. Constança 17 corner with Déu i Mata, Les Cortes. (facebook.com/hiddencafebarcelona)
♥♥ Mag by El Magnifico – A weekend cafe serving a variety of roasts.
♥♥ Morrow Coffee – A good source for freshly roast coffee in an otherwise barren area. Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 403.
♥♥ Nomad Everyday – Cool coffee shop in the Raval across from a Halal butcher. Joaquim Costa, 26.El Raval.
♥♥ Orion Coffee -Third concept from the Cometa / Cosmos people. Great coffee and cake. Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 511. 08015 Eixample.
♥♥ Røasters’ Home – Roasters and coffee. C/ de Pujades, 95. 08005 Poble Nou.
♥♥ Satan’s Coffee – Beautiful shop & equally beautiful unusual bites – (www.satanscoffee.com) (Facebook Page)
♥♥ Satan’s Coffee in Casa Bonay – Gran Via de Les Corts Catalanes, 700. 08010 Eixample.
♥   Skye Coffee* – It’s a truck so check their Facebook Page.
♥♥ SlowMov – Gràcia’s most thoughtful coffee shop and roasters. Carrer de Luis Antúnez, 18. (slowmov.com)
♥♥ Syra Coffee – Mare de Deu dels Desamparats, 8. Gràcia
♥♥ Three Marks Coffee – Bright, 2 story cafe run by 3 men named Mark. Ausias Marc 151, 08013 Eixample.

Tapas
♥♥ Bambarol – see restaurants
♥ Bar Bodega Quimet – Traditional tapas. C/ de Vic 23. Gracia 08006
♥♥ Bar del Pla – Market tapas. C/ Montcada 2. El Born. (bardelpla.cat)
♥ Bardeni Meat Bar – Meat based tapas. C/ Valencia, 454. Sagrada Família. www.caldeni.com/bardeni
♥♥ Bodega 1900 – Vermouth and tapas from Albert Adria. C/ Tamarit, 91. Sant Antoni.
♥♥ Can Cisa – Natural wine shop that serves charcuterie and cheese boards. C / Princesa, 14. El Born. (cancisa.cat)
♥♥ Casa de Tapes Cañota – Top tapas from the Iglesias group. Calle Lleida 7 (junto AV. Parallel). 08004 Poble Sec.
♥♥ Casa Lolea – Tapas from the Sangria makers Lolea. C/ de Sant Pere Més Alt, 49. (casalolea.com)
♥♥ El Puestu – Small plates and wine. C/ Ribes 39. Fort Pienc.
♥ Entrepanes Diaz – Catalan inspired fillings on fluffy white buns. Same owner as Bar Mut. C/ de Pau Claris 189. 08037 Gracia. (facebook.com/EntrepanesDiaz/)
♥♥ La Xampanyeria – Cava, tapas & sandwiches for an incredible price. Carrer de la Reina Cristina, 7. 08003 Barceloneta. (canpaixano.com)
♥♥ Lolita Taperia – Popular with locals and visitors alike. C/Tamarit, 104. 08015 Sant Antoni.
♥♥ Quimet y Quimet – An institution, they do great cold tapas but it’s very small and is always full. C/ Poeta Cabanyes 25, Poble Sec 08004 (Facebook Page)
♥♥ Tapas 24 – Modern tapas, no reservations, expect to wait in line. C/ Diputació, 269, Eixample 08007. (www.carlesabellan.es)
♥♥ Tickets – From Albert Adria, really special place. Avinguda del Paral•lel, 164, Eixample 08015. (www.ticketsbar.es)

Restaurants
♥   A Tu Bola – The smallest of restaurants (20 seats), serving up golf ball size and shaped food. C\ Hospital, 78. El Raval.
♥♥ Bambarol – Contemporary Catalan bistro. C/ Santaló, 21. Sant Gervasi – Galvani 08021
♥   Bar Lobo – Market fresh tapas, Tragaluz Group. C/ Pintor Fortuny, 3, El Raval.
♥   Barracuda – Paella eating by the beach out of Barcelona in Castelldefels, bill adds up but it’s a lovely experience. C/ Ribera de Sant Pere Nº17, Castelldefels.
♥   Black Lab Beer & Asian American Food – Great beer, huge space with good styling. The pork buns and fries are yum. Palau de Mar, Placa Pau Villa, 1, Barceloneta. (www.blacklab.es)
♥♥ Cañete – Great Catalan food close to the Boqueria in El Raval. C/ de la Unió, 17. El Raval 08001. www.barcanete.com
♥   Ceviche 103 – Peruvian food with a great weekly set lunch menu. C/ Londres, 103, Eixample. (www.ceviche103.com)
♥   Chicha Limoná – Passeig De Sant Joan 80, 08009.
• Comerç 24 – Contemporary, 1 Michelin starred Catalan food by Carles Abellan. C/ de la Diputació, 269.
♥♥ Chivous – Slow street food. The burger and the pulled pork are dreamy, as are the cheese fries. C/ del Pintor Fortuny, 15. El Raval.
♥♥ Cuina d’Uribou – Great Kaisen Don bowls. Carrer del Taquígraf Serra, 26. Les Corts 08029.
♥   Cuines Santa Caterina – Market fresh, next to the market, mostly Spanish with some Asian thrown in from the Tragaluz Group. C/ Francesc Cambó, 16 (next to Santa Caterina Market), Barri Gòtic 08003.
♥♥ Direkte Boqueria – A tiny, 8 seat restaurants that truly sources everything from the Boqueria market and serves fusion style Catalan food. Pòrtics de la Boqueria,Locals 4-5, 08001.
♥♥ Disfrutar – Fantastic. The upper echelons of former El Bulli minus the Adrias put this together and it is a must visit! c/Villarroel, 163. Eixample.
♥   Dos Palillos – Asian fusion from Albert Raurich, 1 Michelin star. Carrer d’Elisabets, 9. 08001 El Raval.
♥♥ Dos Pebrots – Mediterranean food in a historical context by chef Albert Raurich. Carrer Doctor Dou, 19. El Raval. (www.dospebrots.com)
♥   El Nacional – 8 restaurants in an opulent setting. Passeig de Gracia, 24. Eixample. (www.elnacional.com)
♥♥ Embat – Excellent Catalan food in a simple understated bistro setting. C/ de Mallorca, 304. Eixample 08037. (Facebook.com/Restaurant-Embat)
♥   Espai Kru – Contemporary fish restaurant with an emphasis on raw seafood. C/ Lleida, 7, Poble Sec 08004.
♥♥ El Casal – Bistro run by 2 Frenchmen. Plaza Víctor Balaguer, 5. 08003 El Raval. (www.elcasalcafe.com)
♥♥ El Ninot Cuina – Anchor restaurant of the refurbished Ninot market from the Lobos restaurant group. C/de Casanova, 133.
♥♥ Fismuler – Second restaurant of a couple of El Bulli alumni (1st restaurant is in Madrid). Modern food, contemporary interior, Madrid prices. C/ Del Rec Comtal 17, El Born
♥♥ Flash Flash – Classic Bistro with bunless burgers and oozing tortillas. C/ de la Granada del Penedès, 25. 08006 Eixample.
♥♥ Flax & Kale – Popular flexitarian restaurant. C/ Tallers 74B, Plaça Castella,El Raval.
♥   Flax & Kale Passage – Popular flexitarian / vegetarian chain. This one has an Asian lean and a fermentation chamber for kombucha making. C/ de Sant Pere Mes Alt 31-33, 08003 Sant Pere.
♥   Ginette – Contemporary France / Spanish fusion. C/ Rec Comtal 12. 08003 St. Pere. (ginette.es)
♥♥ Green Spot – Vegetarian / Vegan restaurant from the En Compañia de Lobos group. Carrer de la Reina Cristina, 12. 08003 Barceloneta
♥♥ Gresca – Seasonal, local, accomplished cooking. A must visit restaurant. My preference is for Gresca Bar rather than the restaurant. C/ de la Provenca, 230. Eixample.
♥♥ Gringa – Californian style Mexican food. Carrer de la Lleialtat, 16. 08001 El Raval. (www.gringa.es)
♥♥ Gula Bar – From the Santa Gula people just up the road, Gula Bar offers hip bites, don’t miss the Vietnamese bikini. C/ del doctor Rizal, 20.
♥♥ Hetta – Seasonal, vegetable forward food. Passatge Marimón, 5. 08021 Sarrià – Sant Gervasi (Website)
♥♥ Hoja Santa – Very fancy Mexican food from chefs Albert Adria and Paco Méndez. Av. Mistral 54, Sant Antoni.
♥♥ Hawker 45 – (True) Fusion food. C/ de Casp, 45. 08010 Eixample. (facebook.com/Hawker45)
♥♥ Kaiku – Quality rice dishes (paella) in Barceloneta. Plaça Del Mar, 1. 08003 Barcelona. (restaurantkaiku.cat)
♥   La Bellvitja Brindisa – Catalan food as seen by London’s Brindisa’s Monika Linton with an emphasis on artisan providers. (brindisakitchens.com/restaurant/barcelona/)
♥♥ La Catrina – Authentic Mexican taqueria. Carrer de Sardenya, 196.08013 Eixample
♥♥ La Esquina – All day kitchen and fantastic coffee. There is a British chef in the kitchen doing wonders with Catalan produce. C/ Bergara, 2. 08002 Plaça Catalunya. (www.laesquinabarcelona.com)
♥♥ Lam Street Thai – Good Thai food from the people behind Bangkok cafe. Gran Via De Les Corts Catalanes 518. Eixample 08015.
♥♥ La Mundana – Contemporary small sharing plates. Carrer Del Vallespir, 93. Sants. (lamundana.cat)
♥   La Pepita – Sandwiches and large tapas in a fun, graffitied shop. Carrer Còrsega, 343, Gracia. (www.lapepita.com)
♥♥ La Pubilla – Catalan market fresh food, a daily changing menu, always busy and across from one of my favourite markets. Reserve. Plaça de la Llibertat, 23, Gracia. (www.facebook.com/lapubilla.gracia)
♥♥ Leka – Mediterranean fusion in El Poblenou. Carrer de Badajoz, 65, 08005.
♥♥ La Xampaneria (Can Paixano Cava Makers) – Coupes (or bottles) of house-made Cava with a large selection of hot and cold sandwiches using quality ingredients. Great value. C/ de la Reina Cristina 7. 08003 Barceloneta. (canpaixano.com)
♥   Les Tres a la Cuina – Seasonal and fresh food. C/ Sant Lluís, 35, Gràcia. (Facebook Page)
♥♥ Línia (at the Almanac Hotel) – Sophisticated Mediterranean food in a 5 * setting. Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 619-621. 08007 Eixample.
♥   Llamber – Asturian Catalan food. C/ de la Fusina 5,08003 El Born.
♥♥ Lluritu – Seafood. C/ Torrent de les Flors, 71. Gracia. (lluritu.com)
♥   Macondo – Columbian Caribbean food. Carrer Corsega 206. Eixample 08036.
♥   Mano Rota – Catalan fusion from 2 Hofmann school alumni. Carrer de la Creu dels Molers, 4. 08004 Poble Sec.
♥   Mayura – Good Indian food in Eixample. Carrer de Girona, 57. 08009 Eixample (mayuralounge.es)
♥♥ Media Manga – Similar to Mont Bar next door, gorgeous sharing plates. C/ Aribau, 13. Eixample 08011. (mediamanga.es)
♥♥ Mont Bar – Sophisticated contemporary tapas. Carrer Diputació, 220. 08011 Eixample. (montbar.com)
♥♥ Nem – Small plates to share in the resort town of Sitges. Carrer Illa de Cuba, 9. Sitges.
♥   Niño Viejo – Fancy taqueria from Albert Adria. Avenida Mistral, 54. Sant Antoni.
♥♥ Norte – Basque and Galician small plates in Eixample. Diputació, 321. Eixample.
08006 Sant Gervasi / Gracia (facebook.com/obracbcn)
♥   One Ocean Club – A private members club in Port Vell with an eclectic menu. Moll de la Barceloneta 1.
♥   Pakta – Nikkei cuisine. C/ Lleida, 5, Poble Sec. (ca.pakta.es)
♥   Parking Pizza – Good looking place with great pizza made in a wood-fired oven. C/ Londres 98. Eixample
♥♥ Parking Pizza 2 – The second much larger wood-fired pizza restaurant. Passeig de Sant Joan, 56. 08009 Eixample
♥♥ Pepa Pla – Drinks and Catalan sharing plates. C/ Aribau 41. Eixample 08011. (Pepapla.cat)
♥♥ Petit Pau – Food to eat not to photograph. C/ de l’Espanya Industrial, 22. 08014 Sants. (www.petitpau.cat)
♥♥ Pikio Taco – Perfect tacos generously filled. Carrer de Còrsega, 376. Gracia 08037.
♥♥ Poke Maoli – The Hawaiian specialty in Barceloneta. C/ Sevilla 80. Barceloneta. (pokemaoli.com)
♥♥ Santa Gula – Contemporary Catalan Bistro. Plaça de Narcís Oller, 3. 08006 Gracia. (santagula.es)
♥♥ Soho House – You need to be a member, with a member or a hotel guest but the 5th & 6th floor of Soho House Barcelona is worth a visit. (sohohousebarcelona.com/es)
♥ Taco Alto – The Pirata taco is small but perfect. Portal Nou, 62. 08003 El Born.
♥♥ Tamarindo – No frills taqueria with delicious tacos. Carrer Aragó, 236. Gracia
♥ Teresa Carles – The vegetarian of Barcelona. Carrer de Jovellanos, 2. Plaça Catalunya.
♥ Tlaxcal – Mexican taqueria. C/ Comerç, 27, El Born. (www.tlaxcal.com)
♥♥ Tomasso – New York style pizza. C/ Londres 93, Eixample.
♥♥ The Fish & Chips Shop – Crispy coated fresh fish with hand-cut fries. C/ Rocafort 70. Eixample. (thefishandchipsshop.es)
♥♥ Yakumnaka – High-end Peruvian / Nikkei restaurant. Very fresh fish. C/ Valencia 207,Eixample 08007. (yakumanka.com)

Asian Restaurants
♥♥ AIUEnO – The more refined sister restaurant of Can Kenji. C/ Roselló 154. 08036 Eixample.
♥   Bao Bao – Steamed buns for under 5. (facebook.com/baobaogotic)
♥♥ Can Kenji – A small busy spot that serves popular menus of Japanese home cooking. Carrer del Rosselló, 325. Gracia.
♥♥ Chennai Masala Dosa – C/ de Galileu, 326. Les Corts 08028.(facebook.com/Chennaimasaladosa/)
♥♥ Chi Nanit – Shanghai-style Chinese from the former owners of NanitC/ de Martinez de la Rosa, 42, 08012 Gràcia.
♥   Dim Sum Cantonesas – Dim sum and Chinese. Passeig de Sant Joan, 44. 08010 Eixample.
♥   El Petit Bangkok – Thai food, using fresh ingredients – funny wallpaper. Carrer de Vallirana, 29. Sant Gervasi.
♥♥ Fan Curry Hacci – Japanese home cooking and curries. Carrer Séneca 4, Gracia.
♥♥ Fan Shoronpo Japones – Japanese dumplings and noodles. C/ Seneca 28. 08006, Gracia.
♥   Gangnam – Mixed Asian restaurant, sift through the menu for the Chinese dishes. Carrer de Muntaner, 174. (restaurantegangnam.com)
♥   Gyoza Bar – Thick doughed, rustic jiaozi handmade daily. No frills. C/ Roger de Flor, 57-59.
♥♥ Hawker 45 – Fusion food. C/ de Casp, 45. Eixample. (facebook.com/Hawker45/)
♥   Ikibana – Japanese Fusion. Avinguda del Paralelo, 148. 08015.
♥♥ Kak Koy – Perfect and unusual small Japanese bites.C/ Ripoll 16.08002 Gothic Quarter.
♥   Kai Xuan – Cheap Chinese, great lunch buffet. C/ de Roger de Flor, 74 08013.
♥♥ Koku – Ramen. C/ Carabassa, 19. El Barri Gotìc 08002. (www.kokukitchen.es)
♥♥ Koku Kitchen Buns – C/ del Comerç, 29. El Born. (facebook.com/kokukitchenbunsbarcelona)
♥   Koryo – Korean food in an adorable interior with plenty of homemade details, in the food and interior. C/ Reus, 4. Sant Gervasi. (www.facebook.com/koryobarcelona)
♥   Koy Shunka – 1 Michelin starred, contemporary Japanese food. C/ Copons, 7, El Barri Gòtic 08002. (www.koyshunka.com)
♥♥ Lam Street – Authentic Thai food from the Bangkok Cafe chef.
♥♥ Masala 73– Bright flavorful Indian food in a simple contemporary space. (masala73.com)
♥   Melio-Ja – A family run Chinese restaurant. C/ Corsega 250. 08008 Eixample.
♥♥ Mian – Chinese Restaurant. C/ de Girona, 49. 08009 Eixample (http://www.restaurantemian.com/#tapes-asiatiques-fetes-a-l-instant)
♥♥ Mosquito – Asian food with an emphasis on pho and dumplings. C/ dels Carders, 46. Born / Ribera (www.mosquitotapas.com)
• Nakashita – Fusion Japanese food. Rec Comtal, 5. El Born.
♥♥ Ramen Shop – Cheap as chips, menu for 10 Euro. Carrer d’en Gignàs, 3. 08002 Gothic Quarter. (Facebook)
♥ Ramen Ya Hiro – Ramen noodles. C/ Girona, 156, La Dreta de L’Eixample 08037. (Facebook Page)
♥ Robata Sushi & Grill – C/ d’Enric Granados, 55. 08008 Eixample. (www.robata.es)
♥♥ Sato i Tanaka – Small Japanese res 15 seat Japanese restaurant that makes exquisite nigiri in front of you.
º   Satay Grill – Satay and buns. C/ del Carme, 42.
♥♥ Shunka – My favourite Japanese in town. Simple looking restaurant with high quality, traditional sushi. Sagristans, 5 bajos, El Barri Gòtic.
♥   Tasmango – Hong Kong style desserts. C/ Ronda Sant pere 64, 08041 Arc de Triomf.
♥ Tempura Ya – Specialising in tempura and noodles, excellent value lunch menu. C/ de Muntaner, 153, L’Eixample. (www.facebook.com/tempuraya)
♥ Tonkotsu – Three Catalan partners have come up with this mostly Asian offering – great Tonkotsu. Valencia, 290. 08007 Eixample.
♥ Yatai – Donburi bowls and cooked Japanese food. Carrer del Comte d’Urgell, 112. (Yatai)

Shops & Markets

♥   Baluard – The original bakery of Anna Bellsola. Delicious sourdough. C/ del Baluart, 38. Barceloneta. (www.baluardbarceloneta.com)
♥   Caelum – A shop and cafe that sells goods made by nuns and monks. C/ Palla, 8, Barri Gotic 08002. (www.caelumbarcelona.com)
♥   Casa Gay – Kitchen Equipment. C/ de Roger De Llúria, 12. (tienda.casagay.com/es)
♥♥ Casa Perris – A bulk shop that sells everything. Plaça Comercial, 2, El Born.
♥♥ Colmado Casa Buendia – A beautiful grocers specializing in Catalan and Spanish fare.
♥   Cloud Street – Micro Bakery. Rosello, 112. Eixample. (www.cloudstreetbakery.es)
♥   Comaxurros – Modern churros. C/ Muntaner, 562, Sant Gervasi 08022.
♥   Çu Kor – Traditional handmade sweets. C/ Verdi, 58, Gràcia.
♥♥ Ferment 9 – Fermentation shop. C/ de Sepúlveda 135. 08011 Sant Antoni.
♥♥ Gocce di Latte – An Italian artisan ice cream shop. Pla de Palau, 4. 08003 El Born.
♥♥ Fromagerie Can Luc – Local and European cheeses. Calle Berga, 4. 08012 Gracia.
♥♥ Honesto Supermarket – Chinese supermarket. C/ de la Diputació, 342.
♥♥ Jaime J Renobell – Emblematic bulk shop. P/ Picasso 34. 08003 El Born. (jrenobell.es)
♥♥ J.K. Asian Supermarket – Indian ingredients. C/ Sant Pau, 25
♥♥ Honey-B – A darling co/baking & co/selling space. Sant Pere Més Baix 36. El Born. (Facebook)
♥   La Blanca Bakery – American style cakes from a teacher at Espai Sucre. C/ Diputació 207, amb Aribau. Eixample. (www.facebook.com/lablancabakery)
♥♥ La Cava Cakery – A cupcake shop that makes the lightest, fluffiest cupcakes. Even non-believers will be converted. P/ Sant Joan 111.
♥♥ Lecca Baffi Mercato – Quality Italian deli and market. C/ de València, 341. 08009 Eixample.
♥♥ La Castafiore – Old, upmarket gastrodeli with a strong Italian lean. Carrer d’Aribau, 58 (www.lacastafiorebcn.com)
♥♥ La Chitarra Ecológica – Making pasta and sauces for over a decade. Joan Blanques, 56. 08024 Gracia.
♥♥ La Donuteria – Superlative, creative doughnuts. C/ Parlament, 20. Sant Antoni. (www.ladonuteria.com)
♥   La Seu – Cheese Shop. C/ Dagueria, 16. Barri Gotic.
· La Xocolateria – A beautiful fancy shop selling crepes, waffles and the like. C/ Fusina 5. El Born.
♥♥ Lukumas – A Greek doughnut shop with special flavours like mastika. C/ Torrent de l’Olla, 169, Gràcia 08012. (www.lukumas.com)
♥♥ Mix Markt – Eastern European Market. C/ de Sicília, 133. 08013 Eixample.
♥♥Origo Bakery – Ancient wheat sourdough. C/ de Milà i Fontanals, 9. 08012 Gracia.
♥♥Paral.lelo Gelato – Artisanal gelato in a range of unusual flavours made daily. C/ de Sèneca 18. Gràcia (parallelogelato.com)
♥   Patachou – A celebration of all things chou: eclairs, profiteroles – even savoury eclairs. Roger de lluria 114, 08037 Eixample. (Facebook)
♥♥ Sant Antoni market – Newly refurbished market in Sant Antoni. C/ del Comte d’Urgell, 1. (www.mercatdesantantoni.com)
♥♥ Santo Porcello – Italian bodega. C/ Sepúlveda 151. 08011 Sant Antoni.
♥♥ Sirvent – Old shop serving horchata & ice cream in the summer and turron in the winter. Parlament Street, 56 (turronessirvent.com)
♥ Sirvent Gastrorestaurant – A huge space designed by a prominent interior designer – a little bit of everything but also horchata & turron. Ronda Sant Pau, 67. (sirventbarcelona.com)
♥♥ Swiit – Artisan Italian ice cream. Baixada de Viladecols 2c, Bajos 2. 08002 El Gothic. (swiitbarcelona.com)
♥♥ Súper – Excellent takeaway shop. C/ De Roc Boronat 102.08018 Poblenou.
♥   Teicawey – American style burritos and such to take-away. C/ Torrijos, 50. Gracia.
♥♥ Tofu Catalan – Shop specialising in artisanal handmade tofu and bento boxes for takeaway. Carrer d’Aribau, 119.
♥♥ Vila Vineteca – The foremost wine shop/distributor in Barcelona. They also have the largest selection of cheeses in their shop (which they age themselves) as well as gourmet meats and conserves. (vilaviniteca.es)
♥♥ Working in the redwoods – Handmade ceramic shop. C/ Lluis el Piados, 4. (www.workingintheredwoods.com)
♥♥ Yellow Bakery – 4 Biz LOC 1 Calle Regomir. 08002 Gothic Quarter. (yellowbakery.es)
♥♥ Xin Yang Kuang – large Chinese supermarket by the Arc de Triomf. Paseo de San Juan, 12. Arc de Triomf 08010.
♥♥ 12 Graus – Excellent cheese shop with a focus on Catalan and Spanish cheeses. C/ Bailen 238, Gracia. (www.formatgeria12graus.cat)

Tours & Classes

♥ Barcelona Cooking Class – La Rambla, 58, pral 2 (2nd floor). (www.barcelonacooking.net/en)
♥♥ Barcelona Eat Local – Food Tour in Sant Antoni and El Poble Sec
♥♥ Barcelona Food Sherpa tour & lunch – Breakfast and a tour around Santa Caterina market followed by lunch cooked at Sarah’s home. (barcelonafoodsherpa.com)
♥♥Catalan Gastronomy – Walking food tour of Sant Antoni with an emphasis on contemporary food.
♥♥ Devour Barcelona – Food Tours
♥♥ Espai Boisa – Cooking classes using organic ingredients, specialising in a range of cooking styles from around the world. Passatge de Lluís Pellicer, 8. Eixample.
♥♥ Espai Egg – Classes, Pop-Ups, Coworking Kitchen. Carrer de la Riereta 15. 08001 Raval. (espaiegg.com)
♥ Espai Sucre Cooking Classes – Day classes available in Spanish. C/ sant pere mes alt 72. Born-Ribera
♥♥ Eat Street – Food trucks around Barcelona, organised by BCN Mes.
♥♥ Wanderbeak Food Tours – Eating tour in the Born, Gotic and the Raval.
♥♥ Jean Leon Winetours – Various vineyard tours including ones on electric bicycles and hoverboards.

Outside Barcelona
♥   Barracuda – C/ Ribera de Sant Pere Nº17. 08860 Castelldefels
♥♥ Big Al’s – The best burger in town – except it’s out in Sitges. Drive out, it’s worth it. C/ de Francesc Gumà, 21, 08870, Sitges.
♥   Can Pizza – Carrer d’Enric Morera, 72. 08820 El Prat de Llobregat.
♥♥ Espinaler – conservas or canned food and vermut. Camí Ral no 1. Vilassar de Mar 08340. (www.espinaler.com)
♥♥ La Zorra – rice dishes by the beach in Sitges. Passeig Marítim, 1-3. 08870 Sitges. (restaurantelazorra.com)
♥   Ona Nuit – In the airport’s backyard, serving up local seasonal food with Pata Blava (a local chicken) taking center stage. C/ Joan Cirera i Pons, 13. El Prat de Llobregat.