Staff Restaurant Recommendations
Staff's Favorites
Rich's Picks
Teresa Carles - A fantastic vegetarian restaurant with lots of variety.
Raima - Not really a restaurant, but there is a cool café/bar on the top floor of the best paper shop in BCN.
Terrassa Martínez - A fancy (and a bit on the pricier side) restaurant in a beautiful enclosed terrace with great views of Montjuïc!
Darcy's Picks
Koska Taberna - Great little place for authentic tapas and vermut.
Xiloka - Spanish & Italian Tapas!
Mon Viet - Great Vietnamese place with an inexpensive tasting menu.
Koku Kitchen Ramen - Best Ramen in the city!
Laia's Picks
Sartoria Panatieri - A casual, wood-fired pizza place (and charcuterie boards)!
BelleBuòn - The best lasagna in town! It's very close to the UAB campus.
Ceviche 103 - A trendy Peruvian restaurant!
Grosso Napoletano Senza Glutine - Everyone's favorite Napolitan pizza, but their gluten-free location!
Natalia's Picks
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Alba's Picks
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Iris' Picks
El Mosquito - A relaxed, Asian inspired tapas bar.
Mantequerías Pirenaicas - A classic tapas and bocadillo bar. Their tortilla de patata (Spanish omelette) is a must try!
Platerets - A great spot for a menú del día (3 course lunch menu)!
Iro's Picks
Ziryab Fusion Tapas - A tapas restaurant in El Born, inspired by the flavors of North Africa!
La Rovira - A casual spot for tapas and sandwiches.
Green Spot - A healthy vegetarian restaurant right on the port of BCN!
Vivian's Picks
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Bri's Picks
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Carlos' Picks
Bodega Biarritz 1881 - A charming bodega with tapas featuring local ingredients.
Disfrutar - It offers a cutting-edge culinary experience with various tasting menus. A great option for a special occasion!
Katie's Picks
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Marta's Picks
Seoul Nadri - Be transported to Seoul as you enjoy authentic Korean BBQ!
Sam Bu Ja - Comfort Korean food at an affordable price! Bueno, bonito, barato!
Xiringuito Escribà - A fancier option for enjoying paella next to the sea! Make sure you leave room for their famous dessert.
Hiraya - A recent discovery - ask for the chef's specialty ramen!
Valeria's Picks
Denassus - A small eatery with modern tapas, right on Calle Blai (the famous pincho street in Poble Sec)!
Fusion Cebiche - A cozy Peruvian restaurant that fuses Peruvian cuisine with Chinese and Japanese food.
Telma's Picks
Casa Maians - A female owned Mediterranean restaurant near La Barceloneta, known for their arroz (rice) dishes!
Restaurant Saó - An elevated Mediterranean restaurant, perfect for a special occasion!
Philippine's Picks
Murivecchi - A southern Italian restaurant. The Cacio e Pepe pasta served in a bowl of cheese is a must try!
Totoro - A small Japanese restaurant serving up wok, sushi, and rice dishes.
L'Intrépide - A French restaurant right in the heart of Gràcia!
Laura's Picks
Enigma 23 - A tiny brunch spot with some of the best brunch in all of BCN!
Cachaca - A cozy restaurant serving up traditional Italian food.
Manso's Café - A Swedish bakery - the cinnamon buns are a must try!
Tantarantana - An upscale tapas restaurant with jazz music.
Elena's Picks
Los Tortillez - They specalize in different types of tortillas de patata (Spanish omelette). Elena's favorite is the goat cheese tortilla.
Petit Bangkok - A Thai restaurant with 3 locations around the city.
Molinet Cafè Antic - A very cozy brunch spot.
Ada's Picks
Bar del Pla - An authentic tapas bar in El Born!
Caravelle - A lively spot for brunch, coffee, and pastries.
La Pachuca - Amazing Mexican food - the nachos are a crowd favorite! They only accept cash for payment.
Anna's Picks
Papadam - A delicious Indian restaurant close to the Parallel metro stop!
Can Tresó - They've got an amazing menu del día (lunch menu) from Monday-Thursday.
La Bombeta - A traditional restaurant in the Barceloneta, known for their bombas.
Ana's Picks
La Flauta - A great stop for all things tapas, and also the special steak tartar on Thursdays!
Bristol Cafe - A vintage brunch spot and espresso bar. Really tasty cakes!
La Catrina - A fantastic Mexican restaurant, coming from a Mexicana herself!
Georgina's Picks
El Desván Barcelona - The best burgers and nachos in BCN. It has a rock and roll feel!
The Chipiron - The best combination: good paella and beautiful sea views!
El Nacional - 4 restaurants and 4 bars in one, it's one of the most emblematic restaurants on the Passeig de Gràcia.
Elena's Picks
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Oumayma's Picks
Mazah - A stylish Lebanese restaurant, right by Plaza Catalunya!
Honest Greens - A health food restaurant with various locations in BCN.
Can Solé - A Catalan restaurant located in the Barceloneta area. The paella is a must try!
Below you'll find even more recommendations from previous staff or students. With a click you can find the location, type of restaurant, and price range of each spot.