At Barraca, every visit is a celebration of the Mediterranean. Located on the seafront of the Barceloneta beach, this restaurant has established itself as a benchmark for those seeking the perfect union between local produce, seafaring tradition and a privileged environment. Its large windows open the interior towards the sea and the terrace, overlooking the Paseo Marítimo, allows you to experience the city with your eyes set on the horizon. With the addition of a space dedicated to grilling, Barraca adds a new dimension to its culinary proposal. Fire and wood enrich the flavors and turn each dish into an experience that maintains authenticity as its essence.

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The power of fire in rice

Rice has always been the center of Barraca's cuisine. Here the sofrito is respected, the fumet is taken care of and the cooking point is understood as a craft. The ember now adds a different character: smoked nuances, deeper aromas and a personality that transforms the recipe into something unrepeatable.

The menu includes grilled octopus rice, flavored over vine shoots and already considered a must; the veal rice with marrow and candied piquillo peppers, with an intense and rounded flavor; or the squid and shrimp rice, a Mediterranean classic that gains strength with the contact of direct fire.

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The ember beyond rice

The technique is not limited to rice dishes. It is also present in other dishes that gain body and character when cooked over firewood. Razor clams with mustard and pine nuts reduction, squid Andalusian style, clams in green sauce or fresh sardines benefit from the aroma of smoke and the unmistakable crackle of live fire. These are flavors that refer to the most honest seafood cuisine, worked here with its own style.

Alongside these novelties, there are still classic recipes of the house, such as turbot in pil-pil sauce with baked potatoes or Donostia-style sea bass, which find in the grill a perfect accompaniment without losing their essence. 

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The atmosphere you like in front of the Mediterranean

The transformation of the kitchen is also perceived in the space. Barraca maintains its Mediterranean style with bright interiors, light woods and a cozy atmosphere. The open kitchen and the visible ember area allow diners to be part of the process: watching the fire, listening to the crackling and letting themselves be enveloped by the aroma of firewood turns each meal into an experience that goes beyond the dish.

The terrace is still one of the most sought after corners of Barceloneta. Sitting there to enjoy a rice dish with the beach just a few meters away and the sea breeze in the background is a simple luxury that explains why Barraca has become a must.

A broad menu for all tastes

Although the grill and rice dishes are the main protagonists, the menu offers much more. Tapas such as the homemade lobster croquettes invite you to start with something special. Among the meats, the 300-gram veal entrecote and the picaña burger with cheddar cheese stand out, designed for those looking for more powerful flavors. To extend after-dinner drinks, the cocktail bar adds a modern and casual touch that fits in with the Mediterranean spirit of the place.

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Recognition and authenticity

The commitment to the grill has also been echoed outside the restaurant. Barraca has been recognized as one of the best rice restaurants in Barcelona and its grilled octopus rice has been praised as a "star dish" on television. These distinctions confirm what customers perceive every day: that at Barraca you eat well, breathe the Mediterranean and enjoy an honest gastronomic proposal, with identity and character.

The Mediterranean, now with a woody aroma

Barraca continues to be that essential corner of Barceloneta where the sea sets the pace and the table becomes a meeting point. The arrival of the ember has added intensity and new possibilities, without altering the authenticity that made it a classic. The smoke enhances the flavor, the firewood adds nuances and the new dishes invite you to look at the Mediterranean from a different perspective.

Here we continue to do what we know best: offer a unique experience, with the sea in every dish and the unmistakable warmth of fire as a new ally.