Barraca Barcelona: grilled rice dishes and Mediterranean flavor 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, seafood tradition, and a privileged setting. Its large windows open the interior to 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 offering. Fire and wood enrich flavors and turn each dish into an experience that maintains authenticity as its essence.

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The force of fire in rice

Rice has always been the centerpiece of Barraca's cuisine. Here, the sauce is respected, the fumet is carefully prepared, and the cooking point 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.

The menu highlights grilled octopus rice, flavored on branches and already considered essential; veal rice with maroon and candied piquillo peppers, with an intense and round flavor; or squid and shrimp rice, a Mediterranean classic that gains strength with the contact of direct fire.

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The grill beyond rice

The technique doesn't stop with rice dishes. It is also present in other dishes that gain body and character when passed through firewood. Knives with mustard and pine nut reduction, Andalusian style squid, clams in green sauce or fresh sardines benefit from the smoke scent and the unmistakable crunch of live fire. They are flavors that refer to the most honest seafood cuisine, worked here with its own style.

Alongside these novelties, there are already classic house recipes, such as turbot pil-pil with baked potato or sea bass San Sebastian style, which are a perfect companion on the grill without losing their essence.

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The environment you like facing the Mediterranean

The transformation of the kitchen can also be seen in the space. Barraca maintains its Mediterranean style with bright interiors, light woods, 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 scent of wood turns every meal into an experience that goes beyond the plate.

The terrace is still one of the most sought-after spots in Barceloneta. Sitting there to enjoy rice 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 essential.

A wide menu for all tastes

Although grilled and rice dishes take center stage, the menu offers much more. Tapas such as 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 the table, the cocktail bar adds a modern and casual touch that matches the Mediterranean spirit of the place.

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Recognition and Authenticity

The commitment to grilling 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 received praise 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 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 provides nuances, and the new dishes invite us to look at the Mediterranean from another perspective.

Here we continue to do what we know best: offering a unique experience, with the sea on every plate and the unmistakable heat of fire as a new ally.