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Top 3 restaurants in Ciutat Vella, Barcelona

Where to eat in Ciutat Vella: the 3 best-rated spots we've eaten at in this corner of Barcelona.

Alegoría Restaurante Born — where to eat in Ciutat Vella1

Ciutat Vella · Restaurant

Alegoría Restaurante Born

Tucked away in a quiet Ciutat Vella alley, Alegoría Restaurante Born offers fresh seafood, superb paellas, and wonderfully warm, smiling service in a cozy setting.

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★ 4.9 Google€€€Special occasion
Frankfurt Sant Jaume — where to eat in Ciutat Vella2

Ciutat Vella · Sandwiches

Frankfurt Sant Jaume

Tucked into Ciutat Vella, this unassuming spot serves unbeatable, honest sandwiches made with care by a welcoming owner whose family has run the shop since 1975.

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★ 4.8 Google€Cheap eats
IKOYA Izakaya — where to eat in Ciutat Vella3

Ciutat Vella · Japanese / Ramen / Sushi

IKOYA Izakaya

Situated in Ciutat Vella opposite the market, IKOYA Izakaya serves outstanding Japanese cuisine, from flamed nigiri to suminiyaki hamachi, making it a standout Barcelona spot for a special occasion.

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★ 4.7 Google€€€€Special occasion

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