The 35 Best Restaurants in Barcelona
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear “Barcelona?” For a lot of people, the Catalan capital conjures images of year-round sunshine, a hedonistic lifestyle, and Gaudí's splendid architecture. And they are not wrong—but something else makes Barcelona stand out even more: the food. It all began in the early 2000s with a certain chef, Ferran Adrià, whose legendary (now-closed) El Bulli placed Catalonia firmly on the map of the world's best dining destinations. These days, Barcelona is home to a new generation of chefs who can be found working their magic anywhere from the most modest of tapas bars and natural wine joints to multi-Michelin-starred temples of fine dining. Here are our picks of the best restaurants in Barcelona–from modest to magnificent, casual to swanky, and traditional to avant-garde–to make sure you never waste an eating opportunity in this city again.
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This gallery has been updated with new information since its original publish date.
Vilma EKrestaurantBatea
If you're in Barcelona, we'll hazard a guess that you're after seafood—ideally without paying an arm and a leg. Come to Batea for top-notch produce at a price point unrivaled in Central Barcelona. Like its sister restaurant Besta, Batea takes its mission seriously so you can be sure it will always be painstakingly fresh and prepared with just the right measure of love and creativity to make it pop without getting pretentious. Kick things off with a couple of Galician oysters and the seafood platter–or crustacean tower, as we like to call it–which, you'll be pleased to know, is just as grand as it sounds. Don’t miss the white prawn tartare roll, before moving onto mains like the vinegar-marinated mackerel escabeche, and the unmissable ultra-gooey Betanzos-style omelet, topped with either shrimp or baby squid, depending on what’s in season. Chef Manuel Núñez’s partner Marta Morales runs the front of house and is also responsible for mixing your cocktails and pairing your wine. Since she does this so flawlessly, our advice is to tell her what you like and leave it in her more-than-capable hands.
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Courtesy Cocina Hermanos TorresrestaurantCocina Hermanos Torres
$$$Torres twins Sergio and Javier made their names with Michelin-starred Dos Cielos restaurant at the Meliá Barcelona Sky Hotel. Riskier and more avant garde, Hermanos Torres, impressively garnered two coveted stars within two years of opening. Playing with juxtaposition—from wildly contrasting textures and temperatures, to ultra-modern takes on Catalan “grandma” dishes, and unexpected flavor pairings. Speaking of pairings, wine pairings at tasting menu restaurants don't always give you your money's worth. That is not the case here. Go for the splurge.
Adria GoularestaurantAlkimia
$$$Despite its Michelin-starred status, Alkimia has magically managed to stay under the radar—lucky us. Chef Jordi Vila’s tasting menus are made up of a balanced series of dishes whose flavors and textures blend together seamlessly. He has a particular affection for the sea, and it shows in dishes like the razor clam, hazelnut hollandaise, and sherry suquet (or Catalan seafood stew).
BestarestaurantBesta
$$Besta is the brainchild of Carles Ramón from Catalonia and Manu Núñez from Galicia. Together, they have invented a gastronomic style like none other: blending the finest in-season produce from their respective regions. It's a match made in heaven and the result is positively ethereal. Ramón and Núñez are not afraid to take risks, especially when it comes to mixing unorthodox ingredients from the sea and the land. Surf 'n' turf (or mar i muntanya) is a mainstay of Catalan cuisine. Combinations like chicken and shrimp or meatballs and squid abound on menus here, but Besta takes it to another level, serving Galician oyster with thinly sliced dry-aged beef, or market-fresh octopus with a suckling pig's ear. The wines are mainly sourced from small producers and divided by color and region. It's own in-house branded gin is distilled with algae and oysters.
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Moisés Torne BiaynarestaurantDos Palillos
$$$Albert Raurich earned a Michelin star for the masterful tasting menus at this small tapas restaurant in El Raval, which blend Japanese ingredients with Spanish panache. Dishes like homemade sweet corn tofu, cold pho with chicken, and passion fruit mochi with licorice might well force you out of your comfort zone, but just go with it. A small number of guests, all seated around an open central kitchen, makes for a chummy, intimate atmosphere for all involved, including the staff.
Mikel PoncerestaurantAürt
$$$At Aurt, the tasting-menu-only restaurant in the lobby of the Hilton Diagonal Mar from Artur Martínez, the seasonally changing menu is picture-perfect, with each course bidding for your love. This spot is for laid-back foodies with laid-back afternoon schedules; after all, it takes a while to get through 15 courses. On a recent visit the cuttlefish tarar(a), was a knockout, the cuttlefish tender, and perfectly balanced. The onion royale is good enough to change your opinion of onion forever, and there's a long, elegant, and accessible wine list courtesy of sommelier Mara Fanni, who's eager to guide your choice.
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Courtesy AleiarestaurantAleia
A great option for indecisive diners, Aleia offers one tasting menu, that's it. It costs €110 at lunch time and €150 at dinner. Your only decision will be whether to go for the long or the short wine pairing—to avoid being overwhelmed (by which I mean drunk), we’d recommend going short.
What you will get is a series of dishes so beautiful, so thoughtful, that you will leave here feeling like you’ve just experienced a moment of magic. From the cuttlefish and hollandaise inky brioche, to the superb flourless hake croquette, or the chawanmushi—a Japanese take on egg custard—with Iberian pork consommé and squid tartare —that sounds like it shouldn’t work but totally does, everything is perfect. Even the desserts are surprisingly refreshing and leave you feeling not too full (quite a feat after 15-courses).
Courtesy Bar CaneterestaurantBar Cañete
$Despite featuring in pretty much every guide to Barcelona tapas ever written, Bar Cañete has deservedly maintained its reputation as a local joint. If you come early, you may be surrounded by tourists, but at Spanish dinner time (10 p.m.), most of your fellow diners will be speaking Catalan. Tapas are the thing to order here, in as great a quantity as your stomach and wallet will allow (all washed down with a local bottle from the extensive wine list).
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Courtesy SolomillorestaurantSolomillo
$$Indulge all your darkest carnivorous desires at this meat-lovers’ paradise, where the name of the restaurant is the same as your order (solomillo means “sirloin steak”). This is the best steak in Barcelona and the menu is customizable to your liking: Pick your type of beef, weight, and how you want it cooked, plus optional sauces and accompaniments. If you're overwhelmed by the choices, go with the Frisian beef, cooked medium rare, with Café de Paris sauce, and sides of dauphinois potatoes and browned carrots with cumin. You're welcome.
Courtesy Mont BarrestaurantMont Bar
A foodie favorite for years, Mont Bar has slowly been making its name as one of the standouts in Barcelona’s gastro-tapas-bar movement. Last year, the people at Michelin finally awarded it the star it deserved. Back in the day, this space used to be quite rowdy, and very cramped. The tables may be more spaced out these days and the vibe is more buttoned up than it used to be–but only slightly. It still feels like a tapas bar, just a smarter version. With the Michelin star comes a tasting menu: in this case one consisting of 15 dishes, and priced at $135. The good news here is that Mont Bar still offers an à la carte option, with bites from as little as $5. The menu changes with the seasons, but mainstays like the chicken skin and squid canapé and the oyster with truffle and pancetta will make you cry with joy year-round. From there, just go with whatever your server recommends.
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Amit Geron/Courtesy Sir Victor HotelrestaurantMr Porter
$$$Located inside the Sir Victor Hotel, Mr. Porter is everything you’d expect from its fashionable address and has become a favorite among the It crowd. It may be billed as a steakhouse, but its wood-fired oven also serves up some superb veggie and seafood dishes. Menu highlights include the roasted whole leek, the smooth-as-sin beef carpaccio and the succulent Japanese Wagyu steak, although the dish that’ll have you fighting over the last bite is the sweet-but-spicy jumbo shrimp salad with corn and avocado. The cocktail game is on point, too. The Miyazaki is a refreshing choice, made with Roku gin, sake, bergamot, kalamansi, green tea, and ginger beer.
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Enoteca Paco PérezrestaurantEnoteca Paco Pérez
$$$The bright-white dining room has a distinct air of sophistication. Everything is impeccable, from the pristine white tablecloths, to the spacious table setup and the staff in their immaculate uniforms. Chef Paco Pérez is an El Bulli alum, one who took off from the Adrià universe and went off earn six Michelin stars in his own right. His love of “mar i muntanya” (Catalan for surf ‘n’ turf) is present in so many of his dishes, which include some delightfully unorthodox blends like, say, cuttlefish and truffle, or crab and mushroom, or elaborate dishes like sea bass cooked with wild mushrooms, mussels, and a pork reduction.
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Courtesy Can FisherrestaurantCan Fisher
$$Tourists are par for the course in any beachfront paella joint like this one overlooking Bogatell Beach, but what sets Can Fisher apart is the high ratio of locals—giving it the Barcelona stamp of credibility. Fishy treats come in all shapes and sizes, from the delectable red shrimp carpaccio, to freshly shucked oysters, anchovies dripping in olive oil, steamed mussels and the salt-baked fresh turbot. But, again, the real highlight here is the wide range of paellas. From the finger-licking soupy rice with lobster, to the pre-peeled young gentleman’s rice, or Arroz del Señorito—especially designed for the young gentleman who prefers not to get his dainty hands dirty—to the black squid-ink rice with baby squid, Padrón peppers and alioli, the selection is so good it’s almost impossible to choose just one.
Iñigo Bujedo-AguirrerestaurantThe Green Spot
$$Billed as the vegetarian restaurant that is “veggie for non-veggies,” the Green Spot does indeed manage to please vegetarians and carnivores alike—ideal if you’ve tucked into a few too many plates of fried croquettes and calamari while in town. The menu showcases hearty comfort foods, like fried cauliflower with mint and tamarind sauce and four-cheese pizza with zucchini flowers, but also lighter, healthier options, like grilled vegetable salads. If you have a beard or a full tattoo sleeve, you’ll fit right in with the young, trendy, beach-bound crowd.
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Corina LandarestaurantAlapar
$$A small, unassuming-looking space in an even less noteworthy street, this isn't a place you'd walk into by accident–which is probably a good thing since it’s almost always fully booked. Alapar calls itself a Mediterranean-Japanese Izakaya (or Japanese tavern). That means you can expect lots of Japanese-style dishes–like sashimi, nigiris and gyozas, but all made using top-notch locally sourced Mediterranean produce. Highlights include the “montadito”—a Spanish word referring to a small, open sandwich—of squid tartare and Iberian pancetta, the gyoza with Catalan butifarra sausage and fava beans, and the “suquet,” or Catalan fish stew, of red mullet and foie gras.
Adria Goula SardarestaurantDisfrutar
$$$A meal at Disfrutar is like a performance: There's fire, ice, smoke, and lots of flavor and color. What started as an exciting new project by three ex-chefs from the late, great El Bulli has evolved into one of the best restaurants in the world—officially (Disfrutar ranked third in the latest edition of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants). The tasting menus that are playful, unpredictable, often surprising us by telling our eyes one thing but sending our taste buds a completely different message. Top dishes include the crispy egg yolk with mushrooms and the chocolate peppers with oil and salt, but at this two-Michelin-starred gem, it’s all good. There's an extensive wine list that includes anything from reasonably priced glasses, to a mind-boggling selection of bottles, or a wine pairing to go with your tasting menu, priced at $130.
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Beatriz JanerrestaurantBerbena
Locals reign supreme here. Few tourists have heard of Berbena and even fewer venture off the beaten track to the posh end of town above Avenida Diagonal. Inside, there daily batches of home-baked bread that smell like your grandma’s kitchen, comfort food like hearty beef with wine stew and gooey slices of Spanish omelet, platters of locally sourced cheese and charcuteries—all made for sharing. We'd like to imagine that you'll probably stumble in here for a quick bite. You'll find a table by the window. One thing will lead to another and, before you know it, it’ll be midnight, and you'll realize you’ve spent hours snacking and sipping and chatting. And you won’t regret a single second of it
Courtesy Cinc SentitsrestaurantCinc Sentits
$$$There are no bells and whistles at Cinc Sentits, but you wouldn’t blame Catalan-Canadian chef Jordi Artal if there were; after 10 years as a marketing director in Silicon Valley, he not only taught himself how to cook, but he earned a first Michelin star for it in 2009 and a second in 2021. But bragging is not Artal’s way. He’s sweet, gentle, and modest; he works alongside his sister; his mother sometimes helps him serve. Their restaurant, recently relocated and refreshed in Eixample, is fittingly understated, with simple wooden chairs, white walls, and zero fuss. You'll argue over the stars of the tasting menu with your dinner mates, but take it from us: The pan-seared scallop—accompanied by a jamón chip—is next level, as is the pork tenderloin, which comes with crispy garlic crumbs, smoked ribs, padrón peppers and tangy romesco.
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Albert EritjarestaurantLluritu
$Pretend you’re a Barcelonan and check out this local, informal, and affordable seafood bar that bears no resemblance to the tourist traps on Las Ramblas. Lluritu is quickly becoming a favorite in the neighborhood of Gràcia and looks more like a fish shop than a restaurant, with informal seating and a traditional tiled floor. Your best bet is to order a bit of everything to share. Musts include the grilled sardines, grilled squid, and, last but not least, the steamed clams. If in doubt, just order the seafood platter—a steal at only $35.
Christian SchrieferrestaurantPicnic
$From the regulars who come every week to the hipster tourists who wander in on a whim, Picnic seems to have a rare kind of universal appeal—the popularity just never wanes at this little piece of Brooklyn dropped down in Barcelona. The American-Chilean-fusion menu is the stuff of brunch dreams: the quinoa hash browns, fried green tomatoes with salty cheese and salsa, and pulled-pork chilaquiles with guacamole and a poached egg are non-negotiable.
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Parking PizzarestaurantParking Pizza
$Parking Pizza's name doesn’t lie: Yes, this is a car park. And apart from a giant pizza oven pumping doughy aromas from the back left corner, little’s changed from its former incarnation. On top of the concrete floor, still demarcated with the white paint of parking lots, there are vast communal dining tables and cardboard-box seats with removable lids to stash your stuff. It’s edgy, it’s hipster, and it’s packed—and it's the best pizza in Barcelona. (Is it as good as a New York slice? That's up to you). Of the menu's 13 choices, number 11 is the signature: a cheesy, tomato-free circle of gooey joy, with Fior di Latte mozzarella, fontina, parmesan, egg, and truffle.
Courtesy Direkte BoqueriarestaurantDirekte Boqueria
$$$Any food lover worth their salt knows the unassuming former market food stall, Direkte Boqueria, is a must-visit on a trip to Barcelona. Bookings disappear so fast it can make your head spin. The formula is simple: two tasting menus, nine dishes for $60, or 12 for $75. And it doesn't take long to appreciate why chef Arnau Muñío was named Chef of the Year 2018 at the prestigious Gastronomic Forum of Girona. His style is Catalan-Asian fusion, and there's no mistaking it as the delicately balanced umami of the oyster gyoza dumpling with its "capipota" sauce explodes in your mouth (capipota translates as "head and hoof" and refers to a rustic Catalan stew made from veal head and hocks). Although the real showstopper is the ultra-gooey matcha cheesecake.
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Juan BarbosarestaurantEstimar
$$$If you are a fan of all things fish, look no further than Estimar, hidden down one of the tiniest alleyways in Barcelona's El Born 'hood. Chef Rafa Zafra is an El Bulli alum, but these days, he’s less about molecular gastronomy and more about conveying his passion for the sea. The shrimp carpaccio is a standout dish, as are the razor clams, the grilled Cap de Creus shrimp, and the whole grilled sole. Portions are small but expensive, so be prepared to order generously and pay accordingly.
Courtesy BenzinarestaurantBenzina
$Some come to this former mechanic's garage just for the cocktails. The entrance and left side are packed with glammed-up stool-perchers lapping up social lubrication and listening to a thumping soundtrack of classic rock before they head onto more formal dinners. But the bulk of attendees are here to hunker down with comforting, unstuffy Italian food. Treat the appetizers like tapas: Mix juicy mouthfuls of smoked burrata with onions foam and peas with rich gulps of eggplant alla parmigiana served with parmesan ice cream. For mains, it's all about carb-loading: ravioli with a new take on the Roman classic cacio e pepe with mushrooms, hazelnuts and black garlic; perfectly balanced dishes of risotto and gnocchi; even an old-school carbonara, all eggy and sticky and arguably the best in town. If the tunes in the background make you burst into song, who cares? And if you burst out of your jeans—well, chef Nicola Valle has done his job.
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David EguirestaurantSuculent
$$Suculent wouldn't strike you as a gastronomic temple from the outside, however, the inside is rustic-chic, with wooden tables and wicker chairs. Books, plants, and jars fill the shelves that line the walls, creating a homey feel. Chef Toni Romero isn't afraid to push the boundaries. His dishes are unconventional, creative and utterly decadent, so leave the diet at the door and prepare to indulge your inner gourmand. Adventurous eaters will be blown away by combinations like steak tartare served on bone marrow, or beetroot with beurre blanc and smoked eel while those of a more squeamish disposition might baulk at the sight of the glazed cockerel's crest.
PACE Gastro/Adrián ProfumorestaurantCOME Barcelona
There are plenty of Mexican joints in Barcelona but there's nothing like COME, which was awarded a well-deserved Michelin star within a year of opening. This Mexican fine-dining joint pops with bright colors on its walls and mosaic tabletops, and the refined elements are strictly reserved for the food. The rest of the ambiance is all about that famously warm and easy Mexican hospitality. You won't have many decisions to make. There are two tasting menus, the only difference being the choice of main course (the more expensive one comes with either lobster or steak, the other has pork, veal, and vegetarian options). It doesn't really matter which one you pick because the real stars of the show here are the 13 lip-smackingly delicious appetizers (like the Wagyu beef tostada and the seasonal mole). Mexican flavors and techniques and blended with Spanish produce to create a sublime mix of fresh ingredients and punchy taste sensations that will have you hooked from the first bite.
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Courtesy AlbérestaurantAlbé
$Albé means “my heart” in Lebanese and the team, expertly led by owner-come-maître d’Joey Attieh genuinely love what they do. You’ll see what we mean when you come. Albé is one of a kind. Come here when you're ready for some different flavors and a new approach to cooking local produce—croaker fish tiradito that comes with a Lebanese leche de tigre, savory baklava topped with red prawns from Blanes, a maitake mushroom with cashew cream and tabbouleh gel. The newly introduced, beautifully balanced tasting menu is a great way to try all the classics at once—and it’s a steal at €50 for nine dishes. As for drinks, try your first Lebanese wine and pair your dessert with their cardamom and orange blossom-infused take on the espresso martini.
Courtesy Slow & LowrestaurantSlow & Low
$$This under-the-radar local foodie favorite is flying well above it these days, since the people from Michelin awarded it its first well-deserved star. When booking, request one of the the six stools at the kitchen counter, which are positioned at the same height as the chefs—a metaphor, perhaps, to the restaurant's ethos: take everything you traditionally associate with tasting menus and stick a finger up at it. Head chef Francesc Beltri spent time traveling and living in Bali and Singapore, and brings those influences into the kitchen here, along with Mexican, Mediterranean, and Peruvian flavors. Dinner will be full of risks, whack-you-in-the-mouth flavors, and beautiful raw materials.
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Adrian MorrisrestaurantGresca
$$A tiny wine bar with only a handful of tables on the left side of the Eixample district, Gresca Bar may not seem particularly stylish or eye-catching. But just let the well-priced food and wine do the talking. For a little more than $50, the “dishes to share” menu gets you seven unconventional dishes (like phyllo onion with crème fraîche), with an outstanding selection of natural wines to match. Get in now: Gresca Bar is still relatively unknown outside Barcelona, and attracts a mainly local crowd.
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Courtesy Ca L'EstevetrestaurantCa L'Estevet
$Back in the day (way back—the restaurant opened in the 19th century), this El Raval restaurant was a favorite hangout for Barcelona’s artistic community, and the old-school bohemian decor has been well preserved: bad lighting, white tablecloths on dark wood, and walls adorned with old portraits and mosaics. The food is honest and delicious—top dishes include the cod fritters and meatballs with cuttlefish and prawns, made all the more delectable with a cheap beer pairing—and highly prized by locals, so come early in the day.
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Adrian MorrisrestaurantPassadis del Pep
$$What is perhaps most notable about Passadis del Pep is that there is no menu to read. Invite your server to take a seat at the table and explain to him or her what you want to eat, what you don’t want to eat, and what your budget is. What will follow is an expertly executed tasting menu using the finest seasonal produce, sourced from the market that same day and carefully adapted to your tastes, budget, and dietary requirements. Prices range from around $70 per person to whatever you are willing to spend. House specials including Iberian “Joselito” ham with tomato bread, grilled baby squid, and chicken and foie gras cannelloni.
Carles Allende/Restaurante LasarterestaurantRestaurante Lasarte
$$$Lasarte is brought to us by Martín Berasategui, the chef who owns the most Michelin stars in Spain—twelve in all—and the third most Michelin-starred chef in the world overall. At present, seven of his restaurants boast 12 Michelin stars between them, Lasarte Restaurant in Barcelona has three. So it goes without saying the food here is going to be something out of the ordinary. You can tasting menu or a la carte (we recommend the full splurge on the tasting menu and wine pairing). Whichever you choose you'll find transcendent items like head chef Paolo Casagrande’s signature squid tartar with egg yolk, or Berasategui’s own mille feuille of smoked eel, foie gras, spring onion and green apple–served as a snack. And make sure to save space for pastry chef Xavi Donnay's cherry petits fours. Donnay took home best pastry chef honors at The Best Chef Awards 2020.
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Marco Pastori FotografarestaurantABaC Restaurant at ABaC Hotel
$$$Set within a small boutique hotel on the outskirts of Barcelona, ABaC is headed by Jordi Cruz, an immensely talented chef who earned his first Michelin star when he was only 24. He did it again, when ABaC was awarded its third star from the Michelin inspectors. When it comes to the main event (and, let’s face it, the food is why you’re here), ABaC offers very little choice. There is one tasting menu. It costs $315. It has to be served to the whole table. Cruz takes you on a journey that begins with some mind-boggling snacks such as his “Blood Mary on the Rocks,” through the grilled eel fried brioche with “all i oli” and fresh wasabi, the Guineafowl flame-roasted with corn, foie gras, sesame and black mole sauce, and countless other morsels and plates, before finishing things off with a suite of decadent desserts, like his “Globe” of lollipops with strawberry kakigori, milk chocolate, begonias and tonka beans.
Courtesy CruixrestaurantCruix
$This hidden gastronomic gem attracts a food-loving following of locals who don’t want to blow a hundred bucks or more on a Michelin-starred meal. Cruix’s tasting menu concept seems almost too good to be true. Eight courses here will set you back $40. Yes, you read that right: Forty bucks for eight courses. Turns out the price tag is the only thing that’s cheap because the food looks and tastes like a million dollars. Serving tasty morsels like cod “churros”, to the delicate Iberian ham “nigiri” and crispy rice with dry-aged beef, as well as Thai-inspired Tom Kha Gai ice-cream. It's clear chef Miquel Pardo is certainly headed for great things.
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Courtesy FismulerrestaurantFismuler
$$At Fismuler, a boisterous outfit right by the Arc de Triomf, ingredients change daily and execution is slick. Although some dishes are greatest hits from Madrid, where the restaurant began—the truffled chicken wings with egg yolk and sweet potato—most nod to Catalunya: peas from the Maresme, seasonal white asparagus, and oysters. The razor clams, hot with grill-crisped cheese, are delightful. The cheesecake dessert is Instagram-famous: a gooey, Camembert-style chunk that’s porn for purists, it ditches fruit toppings and oozes like a melting Raclette.
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