The best restaurants in Barceloneta
The best cuisine in the fishing district: paellas, rice dishes, seafood, shellfish, and other options for all budgets.
Between the sea, the sand, and the asphalt, visiting Barceloneta is like going on vacation without leaving the city. In Barcelona's most maritime neighborhood, you will find many excellent restaurants, ranging from local seafood cuisine to international and vegetarian options. Since the neighborhood is very popularwith tourists, finding authentic places is not always easy. The aim of this list is to help you separate the wheat from the chaff. If you don't want a table and cutlery and are looking for more informal bars where you can have a quick drink and a few tapas, take a look at the best bars in Barceloneta.
Barraca is a traditional rice restaurant, but with modern, gourmet cuisine, where you can find five very refined rice specialties: highlights include an excellent black rice with cod and saffron aioli and the classic seafood paella with squid and shrimp. To start, classic Barceloneta appetizers: croquettes, cod fritters, and bone-in clams. They also have meat, fish, and vegan options. The views of the sea and the Paseo Marítimo are impressive, and most of the products used are organic and locally sourced, in keeping with the restaurant's philosophy. Part of the Somos Esencia restaurant group (Bar Bauma, Fauna, Aigua).