Are you looking for recommendations for where to eat and drink in Barcelona? We asked the CocoVail team for their favorite places around the city and came up with the following list based on different categories of cuisine, mixology / cocktails, and some options for the evening for all you night owls.
Every place is listed with their address (when they have one location in the city), and a link to the restaurant’s website (where applicable), social media channel, or menu. Just click on the name of the restaurant / establishment to find out more about it.
Whether you study abroad in Barcelona, are just visiting, or live in the city, we firmly believe that it’s worth trying different places. While we would love for you to come here all day and all night, this city has so much to offer. We feel it’s important to get a feel (and taste) of what it truly has to offer. Kudos to all of these wonderful options below!
Recommended Restaurants in Barcelona (By Cuisine)
Below are some restaurants based on different categories of cuisine in Barcelona that we recommend. It only seems fitting to start with one of the most popular national dishes, paella.
Paella in Barcelona
Address: Pg. d’Isabel II, 14 Barcelona 08003
Address: Plaça de Pau Vila, 1 Barcelona 08039
Pizza in Barcelona
Address: Various locations in Barcelona
Address: C/ de Muntaner, 103 Barcelona 08036
Sushi in Barcelona
Here are our favorite sushi restaurants in Barcelona.
Address: C/ de Balmes, 55 Barcelona 08007
Address: Carrer del Correu Vell, 8 Barcelona 08002
Address: C/ d’Enric Granados, 55 Barcelona 08008
Mexican Food in Barcelona
Let’s not forget about the Mexican food in town!
Address: Carrer d’en Carabassa, 19 Barcelona 08002
Address: C/ de la Fusina, 6 Barcelona 08003
Address: Many locations in Barcelona
Indian Restaurants in Barcelona
You know that Indian food is irresistible as well.
Address: C/ de Girona, 57 Barcelona 08009
Address: Rda. de Sant Pau, 11 Barcelona 08015
Steak House in Barcelona
A few steak houses around town for you carnivorous beings.
Address: C. del Consell de Cent, 403 Barcelona 08009
Address: C/ de la Diputació, 379 Barcelona 08013
Address: C/ del Rosselló, 365 Barcelona 08025
Brunch in Barcelona
Here’s a list of our selected brunch restaurants in Barcelona.
Address: Various locations in Barcelona
Address: C/ d’en Gignàs, 21 Barcelona 08002
Address: C. del Consell de Cent, 227 Barcelona 08011
Tapas in Barcelona
You can’t come to Barcelona and not have tapas, so here are some nice options to check out for classic Spanish cuisine.
Address: Rambla de Catalunya, 18 08007 Barcelona
Address: Two locations in Barcelona
Address: C/ de Montcada, 22 Barcelona 08003
Address: Carrer de la Unió, 17 Barcelona 08001
Traditional Mediterranean Cuisine in Barcelona
Address: C/ de Mallorca, 170 Barcelona 08036
Vegan Food in Barcelona
Here are some great vegan food options in Barcelona.
Address: C/ de Girona, 118 Barcelona 08009
Address: Multiple locations around Barcelona
Address: Multiple locations in the city
Gluten-Free-Friendly Food in Barcelona
We also think it’s important to provide some gluten-free options in the city.
Address: Multiple locations in Barcelona
Address: Multiple locations in the city
Address: Carrer de Freixures, 7 08003 Barcelona
Bars and Nightlife Options in Barcelona
Below are some cocktail bars and nightclubs based in Barcelona that we recommend.
Cocktails Bars in Barcelona
Here are some of the top cocktail bars in the city. You won’t be disappointed with any of these choices.
Address: C/ de Casp, 39 Barcelona 08010
Address: Carrer de Rera Palau, 4 Barcelona 08003
Address: C/ de Pau Claris, 85 Barcelona 08010
Address: C/ de Joaquín Costa, 52 Barcelona 08001
Address: Pg. del Born, 12 Barcelona 08003
Nightclubs in Barcelona
Lastly, for all you people staying up late until the sun rises, here are some great options in the city.
Address: Pl. Reial, 17 Barcelona 08002
Address: Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13 Barcelona 08038
Address: C/ dels Almogàvers, 122 Barcelona 08018