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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Pit Stop Pizza

Tradition with innovation

"Pit Stop Pizza" in Barcelona is amazing. You have to try their unique creations, like the panceta or portobello pizza - or their cheesecake pizza.,,

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Rafael

Maggion

May 1, 2025

Otra Cosa Taberna

Sant Andreu's joy

"Otra Cosa Taberna" in Barcelona has good food with artisanal ingredients and focuses on natural wines. You have to try the orgasmic 'tres leches'...

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Rafael

Maggion

Apr 30, 2025

El Sortidor

Modernism gem in Poble Sec

"El Sortidor" in Barcelona is a tapas bar/restaurant that is located in a very traditional place with quite some history. I recommend the daily lunch menu!

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Ilse

de Ridder

Apr 30, 2025

Flax & Kale

Healthy shot of hipster

"Flax & Kale" Barcelona is a beautifully designed 'flexitarian' restaurant; mainly vegetarian but they also serve fish. And yes, they do serve kale...

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Ilse

de Ridder

Apr 30, 2025

Can Cisa

Bar brutal

"Can Cisa" Barcelona is an excellent Italian restaurant on touristy Calle Princesa in Born. All their wine is organic and served with a broad Italian smile!

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Ilse

de Ridder

Apr 30, 2025

Veggie Garden

Vegan, veggie, fruity!

"Veggie Garden" Barcelona is my favorite place for fruit juices. They have a jaw dropping list of juices & smoothies. Their (vegan) food is very good too!

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Ilse

de Ridder

Apr 30, 2025

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