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.