Barcelona did not always have good coffee. For years, much of the city ran on torrefacto, the dark, sugar-coated roasting method that produces a bitter flavour and masks the quality of the bean. Café con leche culture dominated, and few places paid serious attention…
Location: Barcelona, Spain Cuisine: Galician Some restaurants feel like good recommendations, while others feel like discoveries that stay with you long after the meal ends. We first went to O Retorno in summer 2025 with friends who were visiting Barcelona, following a recommendation from…
Location: Barcelona, Spain Cuisine: Catalan / Spanish (Tapas) Carrer de Ribes is one of those streets that makes you feel like you are slightly outside the Barcelona most visitors see. It runs between Sagrada Familia and Clot, pedestrian-friendly, lined with neighbourhood bars and restaurants,…
Location: Barcelona, Spain Cuisine: Japanese Japanese food is everywhere in Barcelona. Walk a few blocks in almost any neighbourhood, and you will pass a ramen bar, a sushi counter, or a minimalist dining room serving donburi and tempura. The city has developed a genuine…
Location: Barcelona, Spain Cuisine: Catalan / Spanish We first went to Norte in April 2025, almost by accident. It was one of those easy Barcelona lunches that begins with a couple of cañas and the vague intention of ordering something small. Instead, we stayed.…
Location: Barcelona, Spain Cuisine: Catalan Seasonal Tucked away in a lively corner of Barcelona, Bullanga has become one of our favourite places for a relaxed and satisfying Menú del Día. With thoughtful seasonal dishes, warm service, and a laid-back atmosphere, it’s the kind of…
I first discovered Malaysian cuisine in London, thanks to a steaming bowl of laksa noodle soup that changed the way I thought about flavour. The combination of spicy, sour, creamy, and herbal notes was unforgettable. Since then, I’ve made a point of seeking out…
Location: Barcelona, Spain Cuisine: Spanish Seafood Lluritu 3 has quietly become one of our most treasured dining spots in Barcelona, a place where seafood is treated with respect, creativity, and a dash of nostalgia. It’s the third location of the Lluritu group, hence the…
Location: Barcelona, Spain Cuisine: Valencian While many visitors to Spain think of paella as a generic Spanish rice dish, its roots are firmly planted in Valencia, on the eastern coast of the country. Traditional Valencian paella is a far cry from the seafood-heavy versions…
Location: Barcelona, Spain Cuisine: Catalan Along the main thoroughfare, or rambla, in the neighbourhood of Poblenou in Barcelona is a place that looks fairly casual, but offers the best tapas and plates in the area. A couple, Nuri and Jordi, opened their first restaurant…