Tierra Brava, at the heart of the Ninot market, embarks on a new gastronomic phase
The restaurant is one of seven establishments belonging to the Barcelona-based Somos Esencia group, which has been operating in the sector for over 30 years.
Located in the heart of the Ninot market, at 133 Casanova Street, Tierra Brava invites you to discover its offerings, guaranteeing that its products are truly fresh and seasonal, sourced from suppliers just a few meters away from the kitchen. What's more, for those who already knew it, the place has just been improved to bring more light to its large room, a new feature that joins the premiere of 21 new dishes on its already extensive menu, as well as exclusive cocktails, elements that invite any lover of Mediterranean cuisine.
The hearty dishes at Tierra Brava from high-quality ingredients and are completely free of artificial additives. The best of Grupo Somos Esencia The restaurant's goal is to make customers feel like they are with their "other family," thanks to the warmth of its welcoming service and the passion for doing things well that guides the family of Xavier Mitats, the patriarch who, along with his children Guillem and Alex, has more than 30 years of experience in the sector.
The Tierra Brava restaurant Tierra Brava its staff will make you feel right at home, and the dishes bridge the gap between dinner and local produce thanks to an honest gastronomic offering. Rice dishes are one of their strong points, as they are cooked in a charcoal oven, while new dishes include grilled avocado and spicy salmon tartare, which incorporates the unique flavor of Japanese shichimi togarashi.
Also noteworthy are the white asparagus with truffle hollandaise sauce and Iberian ham, a combination that enhances traditional ingredients with a touch of sophistication, as well as the flavor combination of the new shrimp ceviche, where the quality of the product and the freshness of each ingredient are evident.
The original mini croissant tartare is as exquisite as it is surprising. It offers a delicious umami à la carte, combining the richness of the meat with the sweetness of the croissant and the contrast of the pickles. Other new additions include grilled red tuna tartare on bone marrow, which combines the freshness of the fish with a hint of smoke; delicious grilled scallops with leek cream; and turbot pilpil with Pyrenean crisps, which offers a perfect balance between texture and flavor.
In addition, Tierra Brava to be the best culinary option for everyday dining, which is why the restaurant offers a lunch menu consisting of a choice of three starters, three main courses, and two desserts for €25. There is also a signature cocktail menu specially designed for the restaurant, with seven unique drinks and one new addition. Live music programming will include performances by vinyl DJs, as well as other musical groups featuring young talent.
The Somos Esencia group includes, in addition to Tierra Brava, the establishments Brisa, Agua, Bar Bauma, Barraca, Fauna Café, and GatoPardo, all located in areas with their own unique character, either by the sea or in the Eixample district. Some 300 people work there and managed to generate a turnover of €17 million last year, 20% more than in the previous financial year. And this year, the projection continues with Barraca opening its doors in the summer, with the fish market as its culture and coastal rice as its specialty, as well as GatoPardo, which brings 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, as well as Tierra Brava, the silver essence of the Ninot market. Brisa Palau de Mar arrived in 2020, a garden by the port with a timeless terrace, good tapas, and exclusive cocktails. After the pandemic interlude, in 2023, it was the turn of Bar Bauma, which came back to life after more than 50 years of history with its famous neighborhood dishes in a location opposite the Casa de Les Punxes. In any of these seven options, customers will feel like they are with their "other family."