Europe Chevron. Spain Chevron. Catalonia Chevron. Barcelona Chevron. Barcelona is having a moment. Not only is the city home to both the current best restaurant and best bar in the world presuming you subscribe to what the folks at 50 Best have to say , but the rather impressive agricultural and wine-making traditions are also placing the Catalan capital on the sustainable food map. From regional natural wine to seasonal, organic vegetables and locally fished seafood, Barcelona is showing the world what responsible eating really looks like.
The result: enough tapas bars, Michelin stars, slow-food joints, and natural wine spots to make sure you never go hungryβor thirstyβin this city.
These are the best restaurants in Barcelona. Read our complete Barcelona travel guide here , which includes:. Our editors consider both high-end and affordable eateries, and weigh stand-out dishes, location, and serviceβas well as inclusivity and sustainability credentials. We update this list as new restaurants open and existing ones evolve. This story has been updated with new information since its original publish date.
Riskier and more avant garde, Hermanos Torres is currently one of only four restaurants in Barcelona with three coveted Michelin stars.
Speaking of pairings, wine pairings at tasting menu restaurants don't always give you your money's worth. That is not the case here. Go for the splurge. If you're in Barcelona, we'll hazard a guess that you're after seafoodβideally without paying an arm and a leg. Come to Batea for top-notch produce at a price point unrivaled in Central Barcelona. Like its sister restaurant Besta, Batea takes its mission seriously so you can be sure it will always be painstakingly fresh and prepared with just the right measure of love and creativity to make it pop without getting pretentious.
