A year of Barraca: We celebrated our first anniversary in Barceloneta

There are anniversaries that are celebrated with excitement, with the satisfaction of what has been achieved and an eye on everything that is yet to come. That's how we experienced the first year of Barraca, our restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean Sea on the Passeig Marítim in Barceloneta. A year full of flavor, unforgettable rice dishes, shared toasts, and a commitment to cuisine that speaks of our land, our people, and our way of understanding restaurants.

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Sixteen months, and a thousand unique moments

When we opened the doors of Barraca, our intention was clear: to offer a high-quality Mediterranean dining experience in a location as privileged as the Barcelona coast. The proposal was clear: not only to cook well, but to do so with meaning. We are committed to seasonal, locally sourced products, a menu that respects the rhythms of the sea and the land, and to surrounding ourselves with a team that shares our passion for well-made cuisine.

Over these twelve months, many of you have accompanied us. We have served countless dishes, filling our dining rooms with laughter, gatherings, lunches in the sun, and dinners by candlelight. Each visit has been a chapter in this story that we are writing together. And this anniversary is no exception.

A celebration with the flavor of the Mediterranean

Last April, we celebrated our first anniversary in the way we know best: through cuisine. We organized a very special show cooking event where rice was the star of the show. Our kitchen was filled with intense aromas and refined textures. We served recipes that are already part of our identity, such as pop rice, sea and mountain rice, and veal rice with marrow and candied piquillo peppers.

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There will also be lobster croquettes, our ganivets with roasted lemon, and cocktails to toast what has been and what is yet to come. It was a unique day, among friends and lovers of good food, in which we shared the essence of who we are.

A restaurant and a way of life

Barraca is much more than just a place to eat well. It is a statement of intent. Our philosophy as a group is present in every dish and every decision: honesty, sustainability, and passion for the product.

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Since opening, we have worked with local suppliers, committed to environmentally responsible practices, and take care of every space so that our visitors feel they have arrived at a special place. Our restaurant has two floors overlooking the sea: a ground floor designed for more relaxed dining, and an upper floor that offers a more intimate and relaxed experience, ideal for those who come to enjoy with all their senses.

Barraca's design speaks the same language as our cuisine: wood, earthy colors, natural light, and décor that exudes Mediterranean charm. Every corner has been carefully designed so that the experience is not limited to the plate, but extends to everything that surrounds it.

Thank you for this first year.

This anniversary is as much yours as it is ours. To those who came as couples, families, friends, or to celebrate something special. To those who recommended us, those who follow us, those who have trusted in our project from the beginning. Thank you.

At Som Essència, we celebrate this year with pride and with the hope of continuing to grow. We will continue to innovate, listen, and care for the product, the cuisine, and the people who make Barraca possible every day. What lies ahead is exciting, and we want you to continue to be part of it.

If you haven't been to Barraca yet, we invite you to discover it. And if you have already been, you know that there will always be a table for you here, with sea views and Mediterranean flavors.