Celta's unapologetically '60s interior is fiercely lit, noisy and not recommended for anyone feeling a bit rough. It is, however, one of the more authentic experiences to be...
C/Mercè 16The speciality at this vast Galician restaurant is seafood in every shape and form, served with military precision by a fleet of nautically clad waiters. The sole cooked in...
C/Gran de Gràcia 81As much tapas bar as restaurant, Cal Pep is always packed: get here early for the coveted seats at the front. There is a cosy dining room at the back, but it's a shame to miss...
Plaça de les Olles 8Famous for its fresh-from-the-nets selection of oysters, scallops, Galician clams, whelks and just about any other mollusc you care to mention. While the menu reads much as...
C/Almirall Aixada 23Tucked away in the barrio of Barceloneta, this quaint, rose-coloured space with two quiet terraces is mostly overlooked by tourists, and consequently, it suffers none of the...
C/Maquinista 17Portly, jovial waiters have been charming moneyed regulars for over a hundred years at Can Solé. Over time, many of these diners have added to the framed photos, sketches and...
C/Sant Carles 4One of the famous beachfront xiringuitos that was moved and refurbished in time for the 1992 Olympics, El Suquet remains a friendly family-run concern despite the smart decor...
Passeig Joan de Borbó 65In a forgotten, almost rustic square of Poblenou lies this first-rate fish restaurant, with tables under the canopy formed by two huge and ancient ombú trees. Suspend your...
Plaça Prim 1With its simple look, missable façade and paper tablecloths, Kaiku looks a world apart from the upmarket seafood restaurants that pepper this barrio, but its dishes are in fact...
Plaça del Mar 1Superb seafood, served refectory-style. Choose from glistening mounds of clams, mussels, squid, spider crabs and other fresh treats, decide how you'd like it cooked (grilled,...
C/Comercial 7Since 1925, this venerable family establishment has been dishing up no-frills platters of seafood, cheeses and the odd slice of cured meat. Colourful tiles add charm to the...
Plaça Sant Agustí Vell 1The eponymous seven doors open on to as many dining salons, all kitted out in elegant 19th-century decor. Long-aproned waiters bring regional dishes, served in enormous...
Passeig Isabel II 14