Best Fine Dining in Barcelona

"Helmed by three head chefs formerly from elBulli, this 2-Michelin-starred dining extravaganza consists of 28 adventurous, surprising little courses that celebrate the Mediterranean culinary heritage, served in a light, bright, pared-down setting. Expect the likes of melecular gastronomied olives, made using elBulli’s famous spherification process, one-bite lobster baguettes, wagyu beef cannelloni, and much more. Reservations essential.• Carrer de Villaroel, 163 • Nearest metro: Hospital Clínic • +34 933 48 68 96"

"A personal favorite, Disfrutar is one of the few Michelin restaurants in Barcelona that doesn’t partner with a hotel. 3 chefs that learned in the iconic El Bulli of Ferran Adria opened their Barcelona restaurant after their success in the quaint seaside village of Cadaques. Their creativity leads them to challenge traditional cooking to surprise their guests with flashbacks to their childhood meals and unexpected textures and flavors behind familiar presentations."

"A meal at Disfrutar is like a performance: There's fire, ice, smoke, and lots of flavor and color. Three chefs from the late, great El Bulli create tasting menus that are playful, unpredictable, often surprising us by telling our eyes one thing but sending our taste buds a completely different message. Top dishes include the crispy egg yolk with mushrooms and the chocolate peppers with oil and salt, but at this two-Michelin-starred gem, it’s all good."

"Helmed by esteemed chef Martin Berasategui, Lasarte is the only restaurant in Barcelona to lay claim to three Michelin stars. In a light-filled, modern space that recently underwent a renovation, diners are sent on a culinary journey in which every aroma and flavor reflects the chef’s creative intention. Here, dishes are created according to the seasons while paying tribute to the region."

"Lasarte is a 3 Michelin Stars restaurant and with that being said, it is very expensive to dine here. This is the best place to go if you are looking for a fine dining experience and don’t mind paying more money. You will be greeted by a warm staff and be given the best service."

"Lasarte is famous for its creativity and innovation with food. Unusual ingredients and unusual combinations of ingredients are the norm here. New flavors, new textures, and dishes you may never have encountered, and may never encounter again, are the norm here."

"Lead by the prestigious Chef Jordi Cruz, chef, writer, and Judge of hit TV show Masterchef Spain, ABAC has become one of Barcelona’s best restaurants to experience superior cuisine. The restaurant was awarded 2** Michelin, and in 2011 was nominated as Best Restaurant 2011 in Catalonia by the Catalan Academy of Gastronomy. Located in Agenda Tibidabo, this beautifully lightened restaurant can seat up to 56 diners."

"This was the first of all the Michelin restaurants in Barcelona to get a 2nd Michelin star, then a 3rd. Located in an exclusive area of the uptown Barcelona, it is not only a restaurant but also a very classy hotel. Chef Jordi Cruz is famous for his creativity and the way he plays with traditional flavors and combines them with exotic influences."

"JJordi Cruz has won a third Michelin star for Àbac, confirming his restaurant once again as the essential haute cuisine establishment in Barcelona."

"In addition to its Michelin star, Hisop’s chef Oriol Ivern has also been awarded Best Young Chef in 2007 by the Catalan Academy of Gastronomy, among other prizes. Situated in the Sarria area of the city, the restaurant is renowned for its imaginative Catalan dishes made with fresh market ingredients and presented in superb fashion. Diners can expect a quiet and minimalist atmosphere, as well as affordable prices."

"In 2011 they joined their former employer in the ranks of Barcelona restaurants with a well deserved f ...Read More... Tagsmichelin star restaurants, sarria area"

"The minimalist interior design of Oriol Ivern's small restaurant is undistinguished, but his cooking is stellar. This is budget-conscious fine...Read More"

"25 minute journey from St Christopher’s Inns Barcelona via Metro. Serving up incredible food and incredible views, book El Xalet de Monjuic for a touch of luxury during your stay in Barcelona. This hillside restaurant has a charming outdoor terrace and Spain’s one and only revolving indoor dining area."

"Restaurant on Montjuic hill with panoramic city views from large terrace and dining room. Good food and attentive service, modern tasteful décor, beautiful gardens and stunning views combine to create a breathtaking ex ...Read More..."

"A Colombian-Spanish restaurant known for the unique culinary experience it offers guests, Spoonik is a one of a kind gem when it comes to fine dining. You can’t go for just a meal, but an entire experience complete with spectacular food and wine pairings presented with music, lights, and video. The dishes are imaginative and dynamic, blending unique flavors and attention to detail to create a fascinating and memorable meal."

"Offering tasting menus infused with Mexican, Colombian and Mediterranean cuisine, this Gracia restaurant aims to provide diners with a 360° fine dining experience."

"Roca Moo is a deluxe collaboration between the luxurious 5-star Hotel Omm and 2015’s World’s Best Restaurant El Celler de Can Roca. With his kitchen in the main room, Chef Rafa Panatieri ensures entertainment by preparing dishes right before diners’ eyes. In addition to the main menu (which specialises in a modern version of Catalan cooking), one can also choose between two tasting menus with pairings, as well as a third tasting menu on weekdays during lunch."

"Overseen by El Celler de Can Roca and helmed by chef Juan Pretel Roca, the Michelin star restaurant Roca Moo offers a menu of contemporary Catalan cuisine, which can be eaten at the counter facing the open kitchen or table seating. Diners can choose between two tasting menus; the Joan Roca menu features dishes such as three textures of pigeon and oyster with mushroom broth. These are then matched with harmonizing wines."

"Roca Moo, at the Ohm Hotel is Roca brothers outpost in Barcelona offers great experiences in the heart of the city. Via Veneto, Hofmann, Neichel and Gaig are helmed by well established Barcelona chefs that have owned awarded restaurants for decades. Dos Cielos and Angle are other innovative options."

"This Barcelona landmark is an ideal spot for a romantic dinner that’s not overly fancy, but also perfect for a small group looking for an indulgent gastronomic experience before a lively night on the town. Bar Mut is a small restaurant in which most of the seating consists of high stools pulled up to a smooth marble bar counter, offering views of the chefs as they prepare dishes. The menu of gastro-bar specialties ranges from jumbo seared scallops topped with a creamy homemade tartar sauce and grilled sirloin with foie gras to a tuna tataki with cauliflower purée and an upscale version of slow-roasted suckling pig with trinxat (a traditional Catalan preparation of potato and cabbage)."

"Although some classic dishes are featured, diners may also expect some innovative creations and original twists. The staff will help guests decide what to choose depending on what they are in the mood for, and are always happy to explain the dishes when asked (and find the perfect combinations to suit). The venue is welcoming and usually boasts a lively but relaxed atmosphere."

"Bar Mut is a well-known and loved destination for wine and good food, usually offered up on a chalkboard menu. You can make a reservation, but if you get there on the earlier side, you can usually squeeze in before the crowds take over. It’s hard to go wrong here, so we suggest going with whatever they tell you to eat."

"Initially dedicated to the production and distribution of organic products in Catalonia, in 2007 the owners of Vegetalia decided to open two restaurants (now there are three) that have become a reference for vegetarians in Barcelona. In Vegetalia they use their own organic products and transform them into tasty and imaginative dishes adapted to the vegetarian, vegan and celiac public, among which stand out the nuggets of tofu and shiitake mushrooms, lasagna de seitan, tempeh and spinach, veggie burgers, pizzas and irresistible desserts."

"Vegetalia started out supplying organic vegetables to Barcelona’s restaurants and greengrocers. In 2007 they opened their first vegetarian restaurant. This was followed by an organic farm in Castellcir and two more restaurants in Barcelona’s Gothic quarter and El Born."

"Sweet-toothed diners can try the restaurant’s infamous vegan carrot cake. There’s also the added satisfaction of knowing that the bulk of vegetables that appear on your plate come from the restaurant’s very own local urban eco garden."

"Pop into this glamorous spot after making the most of our Costa Dorada package deals and you’ll be treated to dinner and a show – and a glass of cava on arrival. The menu has a lot on offer, including Mediterranean tapas, main courses and desserts. The cabaret show here is top notch, with drag queens singing and dancing all night long."

"BARTS is located on the grounds of a former Gran Teatro Español (great Spanish theatre), in the heart of the El Paral·lel showbiz district. The venue still manages to feel intimate despite its seating capacity of approximately 900, along with two upper galleries that surround the concert hall. It is well-loved for its cabaret shows and stand-up comedy nights."

"If you continue along you will reach El Paseig del Born. Born, in Catalan means jousting field and this is the square which hosted tournaments and jousting matches. This is where merchants, artisans and guilds used to be located so there is a long tradition of commerce here. Vogue called El Born “the Brooklyn of Barcelona” and it does have a bit of that artsy feeling."

"Once the site of medieval jousts and autos-da-fé of the Inquisition, the passeig, at the end of Carrer Montcada behind the church of…"

"To tell you the truth I’d never heard of this pavilion; in fact, as soon as I arrived at the museum I went right through the entrance without even buying a ticket until an old woman seated on a stool asked me to buy a ticket. This building was built by legendary architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe as the German Pavilion for the Barcelona World’s Fair in 1929. It’s a very important building in the history of modern architecture and famous for its ‘spectacular minimalism‘ and use of extravagant materials like onyx, red marble, and travertine."

"The Barcelona Pavilion was designed for the 1929 Universal Exhibition of Barcelona|© Campillo Rafael / Alamy Stock Photo. Widely considered one of the pioneers of modern architecture, Mies van der Rohe was given the project of designing the German pavilion for the 1929 Universal Exhibition of Barcelona. The resulting design is remarkable for its use of extravagant materials such as marble, onyx and travertine, while remaining essentially minimalist in style."

"The Parc del Laberint d’Horta (the Horta Labyrinth Park) is the oldest historical garden in Barcelona, found in the Horta-Guinardó district. Designed by Italian architect Domenico Bagutti for the Desvalls family estate in 1791, the park boasts scenic gardens with a maze of cypress trees (clue’s in the name labyrinth!). Here you can also find serene ponds, streams and a waterfall, to take a calm afternoon out of the city."

"5,865 km from city center 27 out of 29 places to visit in Barcelona. Away from the buzz of the metropolitan city, the Parc del Laberint d’Horta or Labyrinth Park of Horta offers peace and tranquillity. Easily referred to as the most beautiful park in Barcelona city, it is proudly the city’s oldest as it was constructed in 1792."

"These are the oldest public gardens in the city, created in the 18th century, and they are a perfect mix between a Neoclassical and a Romantic garden. They get their name from the maze with walls of cypress trees, but there are also fountains, a waterfall with a little stream and mythological sculptures."