Tierra Brava, in the heart of the Ninot market, is embarking on a new gastronomic phase.
The restaurant is one of the seven establishments belonging to the Barcelona-based group Somos Esencia, which has been operating in the sector for more than 30 years.
Located in the heart of the Ninot Market, at 133 Casanova Street, Tierra Brava you to discover its truly fresh and seasonal products, which travel only a few meters from the suppliers to the kitchen. In addition, for those who already knew it, the place has just been improved to bring more light to its large room, a novelty that joins the premiere of 21 new dishes in its already extensive menu, plus signature cocktails, elements that invite any lover of Mediterranean cuisine.
The copious dishes at Tierra Brava high quality and free from artifice. The Somos Esencia group, to which the establishment belongs, aims to make diners feel like they are with their "other family," thanks to the warmth of the welcoming service and the passion for doing things well that guides the family of Xavier Mitats, the patriarch who, together with his children Guillem and Alex, has more than 30 years of experience in the sector.
The Tierra Brava and its staff make you feel at home, and the dishes achieve the connection between the diner and the local product thanks to an honest gastronomic proposal. Rice dishes are one of their strengths, because they are cooked in a charcoal oven, while the new dishes include grilled avocado with spiced salmon tartar, which incorporates the unique flavor of Japanese shichimi togarashi.
Also noteworthy are white asparagus with truffled hollandaise and Iberian ham, a combination that elevates traditional ingredients with a touch of sophistication, in addition to the combination of flavors of the new shrimp ceviche, where the quality of the product and the freshness of each ingredient are evident.
The original mini steak tartar croissant is as exquisite as it is surprising, introducing delicious umami à la carte, combining the richness of the meat with the softness of the sweet croissant and the contrast of the pickles. Other new options include grilled bluefin tuna tartar on marrow, which combines the freshness of fish with a smoky touch; delicious grilled scallops with leek cream, or pilpil turbot with Pyrenean potato chips, which offers a perfect balance between texture and flavor.
In addition, Tierra Brava to be the best culinary option for everyday use and, for this reason, the establishment proposes a Midday menu consisting of three first courses, three second courses, and two desserts to choose from for 25 euros . There is also a signature cocktail menu designed especially for the restaurant, with seven unique references and a renewed live music program that will include performances by vinyl DJs, as well as other musical groups of young talents.
The Somos Esencia group includes, in addition to Tierra Brava, the Brisa, Agua, Bar Bauma, Barraca, Fauna Café, and GatoPardo establishments, all located in spaces with their own character, on the seashore or in the Eixample. Some 300 people work and managed to generate a turnover of 17 million euros last year, 20 percent more than in the previous financial year. And this year the screening continues with Barraca opening in summer, with the fish market as a culture and coastal rice as a specialty, as well as GatoPardo, bringing Italian tradition to the foot of the Arc de Triomphe, followed by Fauna Café, a cosmopolitan tapas bar surrounded by greenery.
In 2019, the group acquired Agua, an oasis facing the Mediterranean, along with Tierra Brava, the silver essence of the Ninot market. Brisa Palau de Mar arrived in 2020, a harbor-front garden with a timeless terrace, good tapas, and signature cocktails. After the pandemic hiatus, in 2023, it was Bar Bauma's turn, which revived after more than 50 years of history with its famous neighborhood dishes in a place located in front of the Casa de Les Punxes. In any of these seven options, diners will feel like they are with "their other family."