80 x The Best Local Restaurants in Barcelona

Experience the best local restaurants in Barcelona. From tapas and paella to fine dining and international cuisine, the city has something for every food lover. Experience Galician delights at O’Retorno or have the best paella by the sea at Can Fisher. For haute cuisine explore Granja Elena. Check out these and many more local gems and taste the diverse cuisine of Barcelona.

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Can Fisher

Fish and Paella by the Sea

Can Fisher offers a serene escape with the Mediterranean as its backdrop. It's the go-to spot for locals craving perfectly prepared paella and fish dishes.

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Gonzalez

Oct 24, 2025

Bar Salvatge

Shared experiences with natural wine

"Bar Salvatge" in Barcelona serves natural wine and great food - it's the perfect place to chill, and amazing for first dates!

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Maggion

Oct 22, 2025

Garage Bar

Pioneers in natural wine

"Garage Bar" in Barcelona is a pioneer of natural wine in Spain. That's not all - they pair their wines with an exceptional restaurant. Try the pork belly!

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Rafael

Maggion

Oct 20, 2025

Baby Jalebi

Muy rico amigo!

"Baby Jalebi" in Barcelona has reinvented Pakistani food! Excellent selection, service and vibe - and I love their day menu, too.

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Rafael

Maggion

Oct 20, 2025

Musta Shawarma

Great, fast and cheap!

"Musta Shawarma" has become one of my favorite shawarma/doner kebab places in Barcelona! People come here from all over the city...

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Rafael

Maggion

Oct 20, 2025

035 Bar

Natural wine hot spot!

"035 Bar" in Barcelona is another hidden gem in Barcelona. It's a natural wine hotspot - it's hard to find a seat on the weekends!

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Rafael

Maggion

Oct 20, 2025

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