# The 38 Best Restaurants in Barcelona

> Barcelona's top 38 restaurants blend Catalan classics with global cuisines, updated quarterly.
- Title: The 38 Best Restaurants in Barcelona · Eater | Shortify
- Summary: Barcelona's top 38 restaurants blend Catalan classics with global cuisines, updated quarterly. Barcelona's 38 best restaurants mix traditional Catalan dishes…
- Keywords: barcelona, catalan, restaurants, food, barcelona dining, best restaurants, local cuisine, global cuisines, barcelona food, barcelona restaurants, culture, Best
- Source: Eater — https://eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-barcelona-spain
- Author: Sam Zucker
- Published: 2017-07-24T16:31:01+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: barcelona, catalan, restaurants, food, barcelona dining, best restaurants, local cuisine, global cuisines, barcelona food, barcelona restaurants, culture
## Barcelona's Dining Scene
Barcelona offers incredible food for little money, with a tasting menu culture and the World's 50 Best Restaurant list awarding Disfrutar the No. 1 spot last year.
## Avoid Disappointing Meals
Don't settle for paella-slinging bars along Les Rambles or La Barceloneta; if a restaurant pays someone to hassle pedestrians, the food isn't worth it.
## Classic Catalan Dishes
Start with classic tapas and paella, but seek local gems like bittersweet vermouth, seasonal seafood, and homestyle Catalan cuisine.
## Global Cuisines Rise
Barcelona's dining scene includes Calabrese paninis, Northeast Asian sharing plates with natural wines, fried chicken sandwiches, South Indian fish stews, and nose-to-tail yakitori.
## Quarterly Updates
The list is updated quarterly to reflect the ever-changing Barcelona dining scene with insider tips and pricing ranges.
## New Restaurants in October 2026
Lluritu, a Mediterranean marisquería with three locations; a parallel universe of Catalan culinary history at Franca; and Manda Huevos, a trendy modern Catalan restaurant.
## Bemba Smash Burger
Bemba offers three burger options with quality ingredients, fast service, and careful caramelization of smashed patties.
## La Fonda de Pirenaicas
La Fonda de Pirenaicas specializes in slow-cooked Catalan dishes with a star dish of macarrones de la iaia Alberta.
## Masa Vins
Masa Vins features natural wines and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with seasonal menu changes.
## Achaar Bar
Achaar Bar combines Indian cuisine with natural wines and in-house pickled vegetables.
## Shoronpo
Shoronpo is a popular ramen spot with eponymous soup dumplings and a variety of ramen options.
## Sartoria Panatieri
Sartoria Panatieri focuses on seasonality and artisan production with pizzas awarded 2nd Best in the World in 2024.
## Parking Pita
Parking Pita serves communal meals with quick service and a variety of pizzas.
## Rooq
Rooq makes everything in-house with fried chicken sandwiches and craft beers.
## Funky Bakers Eatery
Funky Bakers Eatery combines Turkish roots with Northern European and Mediterranean dishes.
## Colmado Múrria
Colmado Múrria is a family-run gourmet shop with over 200 cheeses and a renovated dining space.
## Mikan
Mikan serves Northeast Asian cuisine with a fixed-price lunch menu and a la carte evening options.
## Franca
Franca offers a parallel universe of Catalan culinary history with creative sharing plates.
## Amar Barcelona
Amar Barcelona is a fine dining experience with a 175th birthday celebration menu.
## Carnal
Carnal features dry-aged beef charred over oak embers with a focus on meat dishes.
## Key takeaway

Barcelona's 38 best restaurants mix traditional Catalan dishes with international flavors, updated quarterly.