You’ve already savored the delights of bravas, croquetas, and paella, but your culinary journey in Barcelona doesn’t end there! Now, it’s time to explore traditional Catalan restaurants in Barcelona, the true essence of Catalan cuisine. If you’re on the lookout for genuine places in Barcelona, we have some suggestions for you:
El Glop
The food and the authentic environment make this place one of our favorite traditional Catalan restaurants in the city. El Glop offers a Catalan cuisine focused on the most traditional dishes such as canelons or calçots (when they are in season), along with delightful Catalan desserts like crema catalana. “Less is more” would be a good way to define the essence of El Glop, where you can savor delicious traditional recipes at a reasonable price. And from Monday to Friday they offer a Menú del dia which includes a wide variety of traditional Catalan dishes. They have three locations in the city.
Address:
Taverna el Glop: Sant Lluís (Gràcia).
Braseria el Glop: Casp, 21 (Eixample).
El Glop Gaudí, València, 443 (Eixample).
Cal Boter
Another great option, if you want to experience the atmosphere of a traditional Catalan restaurant in Barcelona. Cargols, canelons or calçots (when they are in season) are some of the dishes offered on their menu, which is based on traditional Catalan cuisine. This restaurant is a family-owned business, and it’s definitely worth visiting if you’re in the Gracia neighborhood. And they also have a “Menú del dia” from Monday to Friday!
Address:
Tordera, 62 (Gràcia).
Can Punyetes
This restaurant was established in 1981 by three friends, and since then, they have opened several other Can Punyetes restaurants in Barcelona, Sabadell, and Madrid. They specialize in serving traditional “carn a la brasa” in a cozy atmosphere.
From the moment you step into this Barcelona restaurant, you’ll experience the typical cozy feeling characteristic of Catalan restaurants. The simplicity and authenticity of this place perfectly complement its delicious dishes, all of which are typical of Catalonia. The restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, including the typical Catalan soup called Escudella, grilled meat, “torrades,” and traditional Catalan desserts like “mel i mató.
Address:
Marià Cubí, 189 (Eixample).
Francesc Giner, 8-10 (Gràcia).
Ciutat de Balaguer, 50 (Sarrià-Sant Gervasi).
These are just three suggestions for centrally located Catalan restaurants in Barcelona, but there are countless options in the city. If you decide to explore other less central neighborhoods, you will also find delightful local bars, offering a simple yet exquisite traditional Catalan cuisine!
