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Xocoa, Barcelona. Photo by Poppy Da Costa, © Whatsonwhen

Xocoa

Daily

Brothers Marc and Miguel Escurell have modernised their century-old family chocolate business in Eixample, with funky graphics packaging imaginatively flavoured bars. Try raspberry, pistachio…

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Can Cisa, Barcelona. Photo by Poppy Da Costa, © Whatsonwhen

Can Cisa

Daily; not Mon or Sun

Can Cisa in the Born district is a well-kept secret stocking a superb selection of wine. Knowledgeable staff guide you towards the most delicious grapes, many of them local. An ideal place for…

41.383787
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Agua, Barcelona. Courtesy of Grupo Tragaluz

Agua

Daily

Agua in Villa Olimpica, is the ultimate in cool, beach-front dining. A table on the shady terrace offers sea views and people watching, and the modern Spanish menu includes popular dishes such…

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2.180519

Bar Mundial

Daily; not Mon

Bar Mundial is a no-frills, neighbourhood bar-restaurant in Sant Pere with black-and-white photos of boxers adorning the walls and a menu of enormous platters of seafood. It has been family…

41.39931
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Els Pescadors, Barcelona. Courtesy of Restaurant Els Pescadors

Els Pescadors

Daily

Els Pescadors is one of the best fish restaurants in Barcelona. It is off the beaten track but worth the trip to Poble Nou. The freshest seafood and finest locally sourced produce is cooked in…

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Origens, Barcelona. Photo Poppy Da Costa, © Whatsonwhen

Origens

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There are several healthy restaurants around Barcelona, and Origens, on a quiet street in the Eixample district, offers great-value lunches. Fresh ingredients are sourced mostly from Catalunya…

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Els Quatre Gats

Daily

A Barcelona legend since 1897, Els Quatre Gats ("The Four Cats" Catalan slang for "just a few people") was a favourite of Picasso who once hung his work here. This turn-of-the-century tiled…

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Pollo Rico, Barcelona. Photo by Poppy Da Costa, © Whatsonwhen

Pollo Rico

Daily

It can be difficult to find good value eateries around the fun-but-touristy Ramblas, but Pollo Rico in a side street is a gem of a restaurant. It specialises in delicious rotisserie chicken…

41.378945
2.188365

Can Solé

Daily; not Mon

Many restaurants compete for trade in Barceloneta's harbour area, but Can Solé remains true to this former fishing village, with wine barrels, lots of noise, and excellent food. Try tiny sweet…

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El Flamant, Barcelona. Photo by Poppy Da Costa, © Whatsonwhen

El Flamant

Daily

There are plenty of cheap and cheerful restaurants in Barcelona but El Flamant manages to combine excellent value with a refined dining experience. Just off this leafy street in the Eixample…

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Comerç 24

Daily

This slick eatery in the fashionable Born district has put a modern, luxurious spin on the traditional tapas menu. Comerç 24's international fusion of flavours includes immaculate sushi…

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2.170013

Noti

Daily; not Sun

Noti is one of Barcelona's glitzier fusion restaurants. Dine on delicate international flavours, like chicken and coconut curry or griddled catch of the day from the local Boqueria food…

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2.183338

Cal Pep

Daily; not Sun

Cal Pep in the Born district is extraordinarily popular and deservedly so, and there's often a queue for a table. There's a small dining room at the back but it's best to grab a stool and pick…

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Los Caracoles, Barcelona. Courtesy of Los Caracoles

Los Caracoles

Daily

Los Caracoles in Barrí Gòtic might be crowded with tourists and avoided by locals, but that doesn't make it any less fun. It has a timeless old-world setting, complete with tiles, rough timber…

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La Rita

Daily

Locals rarely queue to eat out, but at La Rita they make an exception. The warm inviting restaurant serves up Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine at prices no one can argue with - making it a…

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Mesón David

Daily; not Mon

Mesón David in Ravel isn't the place for a quiet evening. Waiters shout hilariously, tips are acknowledged by the ringing of a cowbell and diners crowd onto long canteen tables. The food is…

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2.169442

Casa Leopoldo

Daily; not Mon

Casa Leopoldo offers pure Catalan indulgence. The main ingredients for the fish and seafood dishes are sourced daily from the local La Boqueria food market. Once hidden in a labyrinth of…

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Senyor Parellada, Barcelona. Courtesy of Senyor Parellada

Senyor Parellada

Daily

A healthy appetite is a must when you visit Senyor Parellada in the Born district. In the large yellow-and-blue dining room diners settle down to hearty cuisine from northeast Spain like…

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Cata 1.81

Daily; not Sun

Minimalist, modern and a bit of a squeeze, Cata 1.81 serves fine wines and dainty creative tapas, all a taste sensation. Let staff choose accompanying wines if you are unsure and you will…

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El Xampanyet

Daily; not Mon

This tiny, family-run Cava bar is a well-loved institution in the Born district. El Xampanyet boasts colourful tiles, friendly staff and a mixed crowd. Order slices of manchego cheese with…