Restaurants in Barcelona

Art Nouveau Escriba Cafe

Address C/ La Rambla 83, 08002 Barcelona, Spain Map, Tel 933-016-027 Call, Hours daily 8:30am–9pm

Escriba, practically next door to the Boqueria, serves delicious croissant and fresh pastery as well as hot coffee drinks. This is also a great place to pick up a sweet in the afternoon. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. more

Ca L'Isidre

Address C/ Flors 12, 08001 Barcelona, Spain Map, Tel +34 934 411 139 Call, Hours Open for dinner Mon-Sat, Reservations available online via their website Website

This beautiful, elegant restaurant is centrally located and features fresh, seasonal ingredients. If you're looking for a classical formal Catalonian meal without the kids, this is the place to go. more



Cafe Viena

Address La Rambla del Estudis 115, Barcelona Spain Map, Tel (34-933) 171-492 Call, Notes Takeaway, bar and seated dining Website

Mark Bittman of the New York Times calls the "Ibiric" sandwich at Viena the best sandwich he's ever eaten, and many of the other choices are also delicious. This quick, fast food-like sandwich place is a great place to pick up sandwiches for a picnic or grab a quick bite while touring the Rambla. There is both a bar and a sit down area. Picky eaters will appreciate the grilled cheese sandwich and hamburgers. more

Cal Pep

Address Plaça Olles 8, Barcelona Map, Tel 34 933 107 961 Call, Notes Expect to wait in line for a seat at the bar. Reserve a table well in advance. Website

This excellent and casual tapas restaurant is a great stop for older kids or for parents on a night out. The bar faces the open kitchen, where you can watch much of the food being prepared. Tapas feature fresh local seafood and everything is delicious. Instead of asking for a menu, put yourself in your server's hands and you won't be dissapointed. more

Can Manel la Puda

Address Passeig Joan de Borbo 60, Barcelona Map, Tel 93-221-5013 Call, Hours Closed between 4-8pm and on Mondays

If you are out at the beach with the kids, this is a great place to stop for Paella. The food is excellent, there's a covered outdoor patio, and service is quick. Child friendly dishes (besides paella) include bread smeared with tomato, spanish tortilla, and croquettes. There's also an inespensive 3 course menu del dia for lunch. more

Granja-xocolateria La Pallaresa

Address C/ Petritxol 11, 08002 Barcelona, Spain Map, Tel 93-302-20-36 Call,

This old fashioned chocolateria served the best churros and chocolate we've had. The rich pudding-like chocolate was perfect for dipping and not too sweet. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable for children (and what child would not be on their best behavior with the promise of churros and chocolate.) more

Inopia

Address C/ Tamarit 104 08015 Barcelona, Spain Map, Tel +34 934 245 231 Call, Hours Tu–F 7 p.m.–11 p.m.; Sat 1 p.m.–3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Closed Sun and Mon Website

This friendly neighborhood tapas bar in the Sant Antoni barrio delivers perfectly executed traditional Spanish tapas. Chef Albert Adrià is the younger brother to Ferran Adrià of El Bulli Fame. The bar is casual enough for all ages, but be aware that there is very little seating and this is a very small space. more

La Cova Fumada

Address La Cova Fumada, Baluard 56, Barcelona, Spain Map, Tel 93 221 40 61 Call, Metro Barceloneta, Cost Cash only

This working-persons bar serves typical tapas, the specialty being the potato bomba with chilli. It is difficult to get a table after 1pm, so arrive early. more

MamaCafe

Address C/ Doctor Dou 10, 08001 Barcelona, Spain Map, Tel (34-93) 301-2940 Call, Lunch Set menu available, Dinner service begins at 8pm, but Tapas are available between lunch and dinner

This bright space, near the Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA), serves Lunch, Dinner, and a light Tapas menu between meals. Food is modern, and not typically Spanish. However, it is fresh, excellent tasting and very reasonably priced. Ingredients come from the nearby Boqueria market. more

Origen 99.9%

Address C/ Vidrieria 6-8, 08003 Barcelona, Spain Map, Tel 93-310-75-31 Call, Website

Origen 99.9% focuses on preparing typical Catalon dishes using (almost) exclusively ingredients from this region. While it might sound touristy, the food is excellent as is the location close to the Picasso museum. A picture menu makes it easy for even young children and toddlers to choose their own dishes (though beware that the fresh fruit and desserts might seem more attractive to them than the pasta and vegetables). In addition to more complex dishes, some simple options like boiled vegetables mean that even babies can find something fresh to eat. more

Pinotxo

Address Rambla 91, 08001 - Barcelona, Spain. Map, Tel 34-93/317-1731 Call, Hours Same as the Market

Located on the right hand side just as you enter the Boqueria market, this bustling "bar" serves up some of the best food we had in Barcelona. Seafood is especially good. The crowd means that you may need to be a little aggressive to get your order in, but it also gives you a chance to check out the many different offerings and ask what's good. We had delicious Gambas, super fresh ceviche, and garbanzos that weren't even in the same category as the canned beans we get at home. more

Quimet y Quimet

Address Poeta Cabanyes, 25, Barcelona Spain Map, Tel 34-93-442-31-42 Call, Price 15€ per person, Open 12-4pm, 7-10.30pm, closed Sundays, Metro Poble Sec

This small, quirky, tapas bar has been in the Quim family for four generations! Tapas are of excellent quality, and served out of tins in the traditional Basque style. It's crowded, and there are no chairs, however, so go without kids or have a plan for managing them through the experience. more

Taller de Tapas

Address Plaça Sant Josep Oriol 9, 08002 Barcelona, Spain Map, Tel 933 018 020 Call, Hours Mon-Sat 9:30-24h; Sun 12-24h Website

This trendy tapas restaurant has a huge menu of traditional tapas made from fresh local ingredients. Everyone is bound to find something they will enjoy. In warm weather, there is plenty of outdoor seating. While the restaurant is open all day, expect a more limited menu during lull times. more

Taverna Basca Irati

Address C/ Cardenal Casañas 17, 08002 Barcelona, Spain Map, Tel +34 933 023 084 Call, Hours Mon-Sat 12-12 (closed Aug and Christmas)

This bar serves typical basque tapas a reasonable cost. Kids may enjoy the self service where you help yourself from fresh platters of food are set on the bar. At the end of the meal, your toothpicks are counted to determine how much you owe! more

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Barcelona outskirts Restaurant

Address Mataró, 47 08980 Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain Map, Tel +34 93 666 62 60 Call, Website

First of all: Marvelous genuine spanish cook restaurant, plates directly from fresh food products, then, it's in Sant Feliu de Llobregat town outskirts, close to Barcelona city. So the kids can dance and sing. Also the kids can navegate thanks to theree wi-fi internet access services. At last, for us the parents,excellent spacious, asphalted and illuminated parking areas. more

Home Cooking Barcelona

Address Carrer de la Ciutat 5 Map, Tel +34 617 229 619 Call, Website

This is a great Sunday brunch event for kids. Besides having a simple an inexpensive kids menu, there is always someone on hand to take care of the kids and lots of other expat families. Besides it has one of the best burgers and best salads in Barcelona. more