Best Tapas in Barcelona
The best tapas in Barcelona are served in the bars locals actually queue for — not the picture-menu places on the Rambla. These are the tapas restaurants we keep going back to, from a Raval institution to a Born vermouth bar, with what to order at each.
The restaurants in this guide
Eixample · Bar / Mediterranean / Tapas
Bar Anita
Tucked away on Carrer del Consell de Cent in Eixample, Bar Anita is a festive mid-range spot serving up standout garlic shrimp, tapas, cheap drinks, and friendly service.
Read the article →Ciutat Vella · Tapas / Mediterranean / Bar
Tapes La Bona Sort | Born
Set in a stylish former wine cellar with a beautiful courtyard garden, Tapes La Bona Sort serves fresh Catalan tapas, grilled meats, and fine wines in Barcelona's Ciutat Vella.
Read the article →Ciutat Vella · Tapas
La Morera del Raval
Tucked into Ciutat Vella, La Morera del Raval is a cozy mid-range spot serving classic Barcelona tapas, from Iberian ham to sangria, paired with exceptionally warm service.
Read the article →Eixample · Spanish
El Nacional Barcelona
Housed in a vast, high-ceilinged space on Passeig de Gràcia, El Nacional offers an upscale market atmosphere with dedicated spaces for tapas, grilled meats, seafood, and oysters.
Read the article →Ciutat Vella · Mediterranean / Vegan / Vegetarian
Cuines Santa Caterina
Tucked right into Barcelona’s Santa Caterina market, Cuines Santa Caterina serves ultra-fresh Mediterranean tapas in a stylish, open-kitchen space with comfy seating and standout seafood and ribs.
Read the article →Sant Martí · Mediterranean / Spanish
El Tribut Restaurant
Perched on Barcelona's waterfront in Sant Martí, El Tribut serves exceptional Mediterranean fare with standout vegetarian options and seaside views fit for a special occasion.
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