Mediterranean cuisine restaurants Catalonia

Overlooking Passeig Marítim, this restaurant with marine colours and the breeding sitting at the reception offers menus that will allow you to take a tour of local specialities: terrine of fish; salads with creamy asparagus accompanied by Parmesan; rice rice or suquet to monkfish and langoustines. All follow-up of homemade desserts such as tomato jam to yogurt jelly or fresh mango soup, accompanied by a coconut ice. You can also choose a very beautiful and tasty fideuà, vermicelli based paella, served with its aioli. A great start to the day. All fish come from the El Port de la Selva auction and can also be savoured on the terrace. What further request.

At the entrance to Begur, on the road leading to Tamariu, this restaurant first offers a delicious framework, in an old masia redesigned. And in good weather, a nice terrace giving the surrounding mountains. When you enter, you can let yourself be tempted, if it's the season with fried peas with garlic and ham and continue by opting for the peix, the specialty of Begur. But meat, cooked in the oven are also excellent and will delight lovers of meat tastes. Sweet side, oranges at the port or a blueberry ice should punctually punctuate it. Good selection of wines. Pleasant step in an intimate setting.

In this small family restaurant with vaulted whitewashed rooms, you share with other customers large tables covered with red and white checked tablecloths. Don't hesitate to take your time, because the service is a little fast; you are pushed around with a smile, that's the style of the house, now run by Juanito and Maria. No à la carte and no menu, you will appreciate the dishes of the day which are proposed to you, concocted according to the fishing, but also carpaccio of gambas, grilled sea bream or anchovies of Cadaquès.

In the heart of the Gothic Quarter, you'll find the Mariscco Reial restaurant in a "Renaissance" building dating back to 1850. It once housed the Gran Café Español, then the Natural Sciences Educational Museum. The place was frequented by personalities from the world of art and culture such as Joan Miró, Ava Gardner, Mario Cabré and Salvador Dalí. Mediterranean cuisine is served here, combining wild fish and fresh seafood from nearby fish markets with organic and local ingredients.

In the Barceloneta district, Pasa Tapas is a traditional Catalan restaurant suitable for all kinds of occasions and at any time of day. For a dinner with friends, a gourmet break before heading to the beach, or even for group events, the establishment has a number of rooms with different capacities. The menu, essentially Mediterranean, offers something for every taste, from tapas and paella to excellent Catalan meats, not forgetting the famous menu of calçots to share.

Located on the second floor of the Hesperia hotel, Iluzione is a gourmet Italian cuisine restaurant. A large, hushed blue room encircles a suspended gold T-rex and its warm lighting fixtures make up the decor. The culinary experience takes us to Italy, with perfectly chiseled preparations, from Neapolitan lasagne to hair-raising pasta plates (the gorgonzola gnocchi are to die for!). There's also an excellent selection of wines and a number of well-crafted cocktails for connoisseurs, which can be enjoyed at the bar or in the red lounge.

Founded in 1911, it was one of Barcelona's most dazzling hardware stores at the time. But few people know the secrets it harbors: during the Civil War, a secret dining room was built in its basement. Named Club 61, it now serves cocktails in a jazzy atmosphere. The restaurant also offers traditional cuisine based on quality local produce, prepared as tapas or more refined Spanish dishes. A wonderful discovery, to be enjoyed at any time of day!

Through tapas and dishes, Sophie offers an eclectic menu that fuses Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine with Asian and Latin influences. The fusion of local and international products stands out, always playing with seasonal produce. Ideal for combining dinner with cocktails. Sophie is the last of the Balcastro family, Elsa and Fred's little sister, and is both extrovert and a night owl. The glamour of a Parisian bistro and the relaxed ambience of an Italian trattoria with a touch of Spanish movida rock.

This is an original restaurant for food and wine lovers in the heart of the Catalan capital. The dishes are made with fresh and natural seasonal products. From classic tapas to avant-garde and vegan, you'll find a wide variety of Mediterranean dishes with international influences, that's gastronomy Barcelona style. The experience doesn't stop there, as you can also enjoy tasty cocktails while watching local bands play.