Eating in Barcelona

The Superbreak Guide to
Eating in Barcelona
The Basics
No city break to the sizzling Catalan capital of Barcelona is complete
without indulging in its world famous local cuisine. With a unique
culinary infusion of French, Spanish and Mediterranean dishes,
Barcelona is firmly fixed on the map of top foodie destinations in
Europe. Wander the quirky back streets off Las Ramblas to find
incredibly authentic tapas and stroll along Barceloneta beach for the
freshest seafood paella.
Top 3 Foods to Try:
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Chicken and Seafood Paella
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‘Pan y Tomatos’ – Fresh Spanish bread
infused with olive oil and fresh tomatoes.
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‘Alioli’ – The Catalans answer to garlic
mayonnaise, served with everything!
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Top Foodie Event
Mercat de Mercats (The Market of Markets)
The Mercat de Mercats is Barcelona’s biggest outdoor
food festival and is the ultimate event to experience
for any budding foodie. The three day gastronomic
extravaganza lasts three days and stretches from
Barcelona Cathedral down to the Santa Caterina market.
Visitors spend the festival sauntering amongst the
endless market stalls offering al fresco food samplings
and local produce. Live show cooking is provided from top Catalan chefs and
Catalunya wine tasting is also a popular activity. The Mercat de Mercats quite
literally takes you to foodie heaven!
When: 19th – 21st October 2013
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Where to go for the...
Best Brunch:
Caravelle, Pintor Fortuny 31, 08001 Barcelona
This friendly Aussie owned restaurant has sent food bloggers into a frenzie with
their famous brunch menu. The menu includes 8 sweet and savoury dishes
such as baked eggs in a ceramic dish with leeks, spinach and crème fraiche.
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Best Coffee:
Caelum, Calle Palla, 8, 08002 Barcelona
A bean’s throw from the Church of Santa Maria del Pi, Caelum serves knockout
coffees to impress even the pickiest espresso enthusiast. Accompany your
chosen tipple with something from their alluring collection of cakes, baked
goodies and sweets. A real find!
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Best Paella:
Restaurant Can Majo, Almirall Aixada, 23, La Barceloneta, 08003 Barcelona
With 40 years’ experience of producing the perfect paella, this family run
business attracts tourists and locals alike. Situated on Barcelona’s seafront,
Restaurant Can Majo serves lavish lobster paella as well as the more typical
meat and fish options.
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Best Lunch:
Casa Delfin, Passeig del Born, 36, 08003 Barcelona
A great lunch stop in a quaint square in Barcelona’s trendy Gothic quarter.
Friendly waiters serving Catalan food with a twist are happy to make
recommendations. Choose from light bites or larger meals and don’t forget to
check out the specials board!
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Best Ice Cream:
Arcobaleno, Ferlandina, 35, Barcelona 08001
This place is THE gelateria in Barcelona. Run by real Italians, Arcobaleno
(meaning rainbow in Italian) houses sumptuous home-made ice creams made
with a top secret recipe. Better still, the staff are incredibly friendly making it a
truly sweet experience from start to finish.
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Best Dinner:
Arenal, Playa de la Barceloneta, 08003 Barcelona
Located right on the beach front of Barceloneta, this al fresco candlelit
restaurant serves some of the freshest and tastiest seafood in the city. Be
sure to order the Calamari to start which comes with an Alioli dip. Booking
recommended.
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Best Bar:
Miramelinda, Passeig de Born, 15, 08003 Barcelona
This classy little joint is famous city-wide for its incredible collection of cocktails
and is believed by many to serve the best mojitos in town. Located in the lively
El Borne area and drenched in dark red décor, Miramelinda will tingle your taste
buds til 3.30am
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Best Family Restaurant:
Happy Bar & Grill, Rbla. de Catalunya, 13, Barcelona, 08007 Barcelona
Right in the central buzz of Barcelona, Happy Bar & Grill caters perfectly
for little ones with a healthy kids friendly menu serving the likes of chicken
escalope, quesadillas and tagliatelle bolognaise. Each kid gets a Happy Box
crammed with activities to keep them entertained.
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Best Light Bite:
Textil Café, Carrer de Montcada, 12, 08003 Barcelona
Tucked away in a sun-drenched courtyard, the Textil Café is a welcome escape
from the hustle and bustle of Barcelona. Try the Amanida Textil with goats
cheese, artichokes and leafy greens or order a selection of fusion dips such as
baba ganoush.
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Price Guide Key:
: under €10
: €30 - €40
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: €40 - €50
: €20- €30
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Caravelle, Pintor Fortuny 31, 08001
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Best Coffee
Caelum, Calle Palla, 8, 08002
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Best Paella
Restaurant Can Majo, Almirall Aixada, 23,
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Best Dinner
Arenal, Playa de la Barceloneta, 08003
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Best Bar
Miramelinda, Passeig de Born, 15, 08003
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Best Family Restaurant
Happy Bar & Grill, Rbla. de Catalunya, 13, 08007
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Best Light Bite
Textil Café, Carrer de Montcada, 12, 08003
Casa Delfin, Passeig del Born, 36, 08003
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Best Ice Cream
Arcobaleno, Ferlandina, 35, 08001
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Top Tips
To make sure you have the lowdown on Barcelona, we’ve asked our panel
of experts including the best bloggers, locals and staff at Superbreak for
their best suggestions on making the most of your trip..
“When wandering around Gràcia – one of the most interesting barrios in
the city – you will encounter some really very good restaurants. One of my
favourites is Cal Boter, a small, welcoming place which serves exceptionally
good flavoursome Catalan dishes. It’s all good, tasty and filling stuff, and
priced very reasonably. The staff here are very friendly and the service very
good. Unless you ask otherwise they will serve your wine in a porron (porró
in Catalan) so you can have fun splashing yourselves as you attempt, and
fail, to direct the thin stream of wine into your nervous mouth.”
Bill Sinclair, http://www.spottedbylocals.com/barcelona/cal-boter/
“For some of the freshest tapas in Barcelona, Paco Meralgo is a contemporary establishment located in the Eixample District. Locals flock to the
restaurant’s wooden tables for both lunch and dinner to try the seafoodfocused cuisine: a seat at the counter will give you a close-up view of the
day’s catches. The bombas (meat and potato balls with peppers) and tuna
carpaccio are must-tries.”
George Embiricos, www.foodrepublic.com
“I loved discovering the fantastically authentic and great value tapas in the
Eixemple district, which is home to a long grand Parisian-style street with
endless Al-fresco restaurants and a bustling atmosphere. The restaurants
in the Eixemple district are much cheaper than the abundance you’ll find
scattered around Las Ramblas. Barcelona’s seafood is fresh, tasty and
cooked with love. If you want to fork out for an extra special meal, glamorous white table-cloth restaurants serving the freshest seafood stretch along
the marina are perfect for a romantic candlelit dinner.”
Jess Gibson, Travel Blogger www.thetravelista.net
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