What does the team at Drive Me Barcelona love more than sport cars? If you guessed food and delicious drinks then you are correct.
Aside from the historic landmarks and the soccer team, Barcelona has become Catalonia’s capital of gastronomy; a symbol of Mediterranean cooking, scrumptious food and delicious drinks.
When you visit Barcelona we want to make sure you get the full experience, and what better way to than by checking out our top restaurants within Barcelona. Continue reading to hear about our top restaurants in Barcelona to find the best food and watering holes in the city. Food and drink is our second passion after luxury supercars!
This is our Top 5 restaurants in Barcelona
Brunch and Cake by the Sea
Beautiful place to sit down and relax with a coffee by the sea. “Cake by the Ocean” anyone!
Passeig de Joan de Borbó, 5
This list of best restaurants would not be complete without a vegetarian and gluten free restaurant option. Brunch and Cake by the Sea is a tropical paradise, a burst of flavors and textures.
It’s a unique restaurant located near the popular beach neighbourhood of Barceloneta. The food is served in wooden platters, decorated so beautifully that it makes you wonder if the food is going to taste as good as it looks, and it does.
Brunch and Cake has gained social media popularity, attracting tourists from all over the globe. It’s not just the appealing food or the decor that makes Brunch and Cake a prime location for tourists and locals, it’s the wide variety of healthy and affordable options this restaurant offers.
El Nacional
Posh food market with amazing food and drink displays
Passeig de Gràcia, 24 Bis, 08007 Barcelona
El Nacional is an upscale Iberian Peninsula food market with four specialized restaurants and four unique bars. The interior and architectural design of the restaurant is unlike anything you have seen before. From the gated entrance to the edgy bathroom lights, the detail at El Nacional is sure to leave you in awe.
The extremely beautiful building is completed perfectly by the mouth-watering food served within. It’s a gastronomic experience you will definitely only find in this city, making it one of our top restaurants in Barcelona.
Martínez Barcelona
The best place to sit and what the world go by. With a glass of vino!
Ctra. de Miramar, 38, 08038 Barcelona
More than just an amazing view, Martinez is a rooftop restaurant specializing in rice and paella. It’s an ideal place to dine with your significant other or with a group of friends on a lovely Saturday afternoon.
We believe Martinez has earned its place on our guide of top restaurants in Barcelona for its authentic cuisine and breathtaking views.
La Xampanyeria
A city institution that can not be missed.
Carrer de la Reina Cristina, 7, 08003 Barcelona
If culture is what you seek, La Xampanyeria is the ideal place for you. It has gained popularity throughout the years for both locals and tourists alike.The restaurant offers a wide range of famous champagnes and sparkling wines, as well as delicious tapas.
If this was not on our guide then we would have been disappointed with ourselves, this places stands for everything that is great in Catalan cuisine, earning its place rightfully in our top restaurants in Barcelona.
Artte
Stylish modern restaurant, amazing food presentation.
Carrer de Muntaner, 83C, 08011 Barcelona
The restaurant name says it all – Artte, meaning art in English, is a masterpiece of its own. The unique fusion between cuisine inspired from all areas of the global and live art makes this restaurant a must see in Barcelona.
The restaurant is composed of two separate rooms. The dining room is the main stage for live music and art, where one can appreciate local talent while enjoying a fantastic meal. The other room is dedicated to all things tea, with over 80 varieties of teas from China, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, India, Japan, Nepal and Africa.
This restaurant is unlike any other within the city. Whether you simply want to relax and enjoy an exotic cup of tea or you are looking for an authentic place to dine, Arrte is the place to go.
We love to drive around the city thus we can not always be ahead of the curve in the food and drink scene, thus we rely on our friend @ food Barcelona.com who has all the latest updates on where´s hot and where is not in the city.
Now it is time for a little tipple I think…
