Must-try restaurants before your cruise from Barcelona
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Peppered with Gaudí’s architectural marvels and beautiful beaches, Barcelona is also home to world-class gastronomy. If you’re taking a cruise from Barcelona and plan to arrive a day or two before your departure, you won’t want to miss the chance to share authentic Catalonian tapas or taste some freshly caught seafood.
Whether timing is tight and you need an express bite or want to indulge in a leisurely meal followed by a walk on the beach, we’ve got you covered. These restaurant suggestions will surely get you into “cruise mode” before you even step aboard the ship!
Closest to cruise port: Lascar 74
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Where: Carrer del Roser, 74, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004
Price: $$
Distance from port: 11-minute drive
Tucked away in Poble Sec – a Barcelona neighbourhood known for its elegant, nineteenth-century architecture – Lascar 74 is a gem for seafood lovers. If your time is short, consider this well-rated restaurant for a quick meal before boarding your cruise from Barcelona.
Lascar 74 has a relaxed but trendy atmosphere and a short-and-sweet menu featuring daily specials with a Peruvian focus. Renowned for its sea bass ceviche, the restaurant also serves other mouth-watering seafood delicacies such as octopus, mussels, and fish tacos. Reservations are recommended.
Best spot for paella: Maná 75
Where: Pg. de Joan de Borbó, 101, Ciutat Vella, 08039
Price: $$$
Distance from port: 16-minute drive
Looking to try an authentic meal of paella – a traditional Spanish dish – while you’re in Barcelona? Look no further than Maná 75.
Known for paella, one of the highlights at this restaurant is sitting near the open kitchen, where you’ll get to watch how the chefs prepare and serve the paella in a large pan for sharing. While Maná 75 primarily serves paella, they also offer a variety of other dishes featuring veal and baked fish, often in an all-inclusive menu. Dishes emphasize the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. If you’d like to cap your meal with a romantic walk, La Barceloneta beach is right next to the restaurant.
Best on a budget: La Tasqueta de Blai
Where: La Tasqueta de Blai, Carrer de Blai, 15, 17, Distrito de Sants-Montjuïc, 08004
Price: $
Distance from port: 12-minute drive
If you’re looking for a nibble without breaking the bank, La Tasqueta de Blai is the place for you.
This laid-back bar features pintxos, a Basque Spanish appetizer similar to tapas but typically served on a slice of bread and skewered with a toothpick. Popular in northern Spain, pintxos are a common bar snack. At Tasqueta de Blai, you select your own pintxos – made with seafood, cheese, meat or vegetables – at the bar, then pay for what you ate at the end of the meal. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Best for tapas: La Terraza Miró
Where: Carrer de Tarragona, 129, Sants-Montjuïc, 08014
Price: $$
Distance from port: 19-minute drive
With its warm and cozy vibe, it’s no wonder La Terraza Miró is a go-to spot for authentic, Catalonian tapas!
The restaurant’s motto is “Be simple, be happy.” The menu features quirky names for many dishes, such as the “Happy Pollito.” Other shared dishes include burrata with mango and pistachio, veal skirt steak with Padrón pepper, and croquettes with smoked eggplant, smoked salmon and spicy sauce. Beloved for its dessert menu, don’t miss the tiramisu and cheesecake. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Where: Carrer d'Elkano, 69, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004
Price: $
Distance from port: 12-minute drive
Nestled in the Poble Sec neighbourhood and known for its fast and friendly service, Molinet Cafè Antic specializes in breakfast and brunch.
Whether you’re seeking a sweet or savoury meal, this cozy, family-run restaurant has loads of options. Hungry diners can order a stack of homemade pancakes or waffles, or choose a hearty, German-style breakfast for two featuring eggs, meat, cheese, bread, muesli and yogurt. Reservations are not accepted, so arriving early is best, especially on weekends.
Best for ceviche: COYA Barcelona
Where: W Barcelona, Plaça de la Rosa dels Vents, 1, 1st floor, Ciutat Vella, 08039
Price: $$$
Distance from port: 19-minute drive
If you’re a ceviche enthusiast, the options at COYA Barcelona won’t disappoint. There are eight different types to choose from at this upscale restaurant, ranging from classic sea bass and spicy tuna to the more unusual “Ceviche de Espárragos” – a vegetarian option with green asparagus, wild mushrooms, and ají rocoto tiger milk.
COYA Barcelona blends traditional dishes with global influences and offers a modern take on Peruvian cuisine. Try the tiraditos and anticuchos, but leave room for dessert – the churros and manchego cheesecake are the perfect end to your meal.
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