Barraca Barcelona: grilled rice dishes and Mediterranean flavors by the sea

At Barraca, every visit is a celebration of the Mediterranean. Located on the beachfront of Barceloneta, this restaurant has established itself as a benchmark for those seeking the perfect combination of local produce, seafaring tradition, and a privileged setting. Its large windows open the interior to the sea and the terrace, with views of the Passeig Marítim, allowing you to experience the city with your eyes fixed on the horizon. With the addition of a space dedicated to the grill, Barraca adds a new dimension to its culinary offering. 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 at the heart of Barraca's cuisine. Here, the sauce is respected, the stock is carefully prepared, and the cooking time is understood as a profession. The grill now adds a different character: smoky nuances, deeper aromas, and a personality that transforms the recipe into something unique.

Highlights from the menu include grilled rice, flavored with white wine and now considered an essential dish; veal rice with brown and candied piquillo peppers, with an intense and rounded flavor; and squid and shrimp rice, a Mediterranean classic that gains strength from direct contact with the heat.

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The graella beyond rice

This technique is not limited to rice dishes. It is also used in other dishes that gain body and character when cooked over wood. Ganivets with mustard and pine nut reduction, Andalusian-style squid, clams in green sauce, and fresh sardines all benefit from the smoky aroma and unmistakable crunch of the open flame. These are flavors that hark back to the most authentic seafood cuisine, crafted here with a style all its own.

Alongside these new additions, there are already classic house recipes, such as pil-pil turbot with baked potatoes or Sant Sebastià-style sea bass, which are perfect companions on the grill without losing their essence.

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The environment you like in front of the Mediterranean

The transformation of the kitchen can also be seen in the space. Barraca maintains its Mediterranean style with bright interiors, light wood, and a welcoming atmosphere. The open kitchen and the area with visible embers allow diners to be part of the process: seeing the fire, listening to the sizzling, and letting themselves be enveloped by the aroma of wood turns every meal into an experience that goes beyond the dish itself.

The terrace remains one of the most sought-after spots in Barceloneta. Sitting there enjoying rice dishes 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-visit.

An extensive menu to suit all tastes

Although grilled dishes and rice dishes are the main focus, the menu offers much more. Tapas such as croquettes with lobster invite you to start with something special. Among the meats, the 300-gram veal entrecôte and the picanha burger with cheddar cheese stand out, designed for those looking for more powerful flavors. To round out the table, the cocktail menu adds a modern and relaxed touch that matches the Mediterranean spirit of the place.

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Recognition and authenticity

The focus on grilled food has also made an impact outside the restaurant. Barraca has been recognized as one of the best rice restaurants in Barcelona, and its grilled pop rice has been praised as a "star dish" on television. These distinctions confirm what customers experience every day: at Barraca, you eat well, breathe in the Mediterranean, and enjoy honest cuisine with identity and character.

The Mediterranean, now with the scent of wood

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

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