{"id":66712,"date":"2016-04-25T18:28:36","date_gmt":"2016-04-25T16:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=66712"},"modified":"2021-10-13T18:07:26","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T16:07:26","slug":"most-popular-restaurants-in-barcelona-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/most-popular-restaurants-in-barcelona-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Popular Restaurants in Barcelona &#8211; Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dine alongside international socialites, and sip a coffee inches away from where Pablo Picasso once sat. These are the most exquisite restaurants\u00a0you must not miss after walking through Barcelona and working up an appetite.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">This is SHBarcelona\u2019s guide to the <strong>most popular restaurant in Barcelona, Part I<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/most-popular-restaurants-in-barcelona-part-1\/#ABaC_Barcelona\" title=\"ABaC Barcelona\">ABaC Barcelona<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/most-popular-restaurants-in-barcelona-part-1\/#Arenal_restaurant\" title=\"Arenal restaurant\u00a0\">Arenal restaurant\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/most-popular-restaurants-in-barcelona-part-1\/#Botafumeiro\" title=\"Botafumeiro\u00a0\">Botafumeiro\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/most-popular-restaurants-in-barcelona-part-1\/#Bocagrande\" title=\"Bocagrande\">Bocagrande<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/most-popular-restaurants-in-barcelona-part-1\/#Cuidad_Condal\" title=\"Cuidad Condal\u00a0\">Cuidad Condal\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/most-popular-restaurants-in-barcelona-part-1\/#Dos_Palillos\" title=\"Dos Palillos\u00a0\">Dos Palillos\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/most-popular-restaurants-in-barcelona-part-1\/#El_Principal\" title=\"El Principal\">El Principal<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/most-popular-restaurants-in-barcelona-part-1\/#4-Gats\" title=\"4-Gats\">4-Gats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ABaC_Barcelona\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">ABaC Barcelona<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_66714\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/best-barcelona-restaurant2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-66714\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66714\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-66714\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/best-barcelona-restaurant2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Photo credit: loustejskal via Visual Hunt \/ CC BY\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-66714\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/loustejskal\/11116918184\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">loustejskal<\/a> via <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"https:\/\/visualhunt.com\">Visual Hunt<\/span> \/ <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\">CC BY<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Lead by the prestigious Chef Jordi Cruz, chef, writer, and Judge of hit TV show Masterchef Spain, <strong>ABAC<\/strong> has become one of Barcelona&#8217;s best restaurants to experience superior cuisine. The restaurant\u00a0was awarded 2** Michelin, and in 2011 was nominated as Best Restaurant 2011 in Catalonia by the <strong>Catalan Academy of Gastronomy<\/strong>. Located in Agenda Tibidabo, this beautifully lightened restaurant can seat up to 56 diners. It also has private rooms for events. The huge windows, fresh garden\u00a0and white tones create a calm, and sophisticated atmosphere you will want to experience. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arenal_restaurant\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Arenal restaurant\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Arenal restaurant<\/strong> is a chic and remarkable <strong>beachfront restaurant<\/strong>. You can enjoy their two specialties, rice broth and paella with the ocean as your background. The restaurant also offers a spacious and comfortable interior\u00a0perfect for a special evening. Make your way toward La Barceloneta and enjoy this Mediterranean cuisine steps from the ocean.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Botafumeiro\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Botafumeiro\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Eva Longoria, Woody Allen, and Don Johnson are some of the names of stars that have made an appearance at\u00a0<strong>Botafumeiro<\/strong>. All of which have left\u00a0raving reviews on <strong>Botafumeiro&#8217;s<\/strong> guestbook. Botafumeiro is <strong>Barcelona\u2019s top seafood restaurant<\/strong>. They pride themselves on selecting the freshest catch and with it creating traditional Mediterranean and Cantabrian dishes. Moncho Neira, owner and chef, explains \u201cwhen the raw material is the best on the market, the only thing a chef need do\u00a0is respect the product, [by] using the right amount of heat and seasoning to arouse all its flavor and aroma.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bocagrande\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Bocagrande<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Another hotspot location for socialites and top celebrities passing through Barcelona. <strong>Bocagrande<\/strong> creates the perfect sophisticated atmosphere with extraordinary service, fresh seafood, and high-quality wines and cocktails. It\u2019s grand Subterranean decor and bustling vibe also adds to the list of qualities for being a top dining destination in Barcelona. Ask the waiters for a suggested dish and they will perfectly pair it with a glass of wine or a cocktail. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cuidad_Condal\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Cuidad Condal\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Cuidad Condal<\/strong> offers an authentic ambience that will make you return time-and-time again. This quaint and charming <strong>tapas bar\u2019s<\/strong> patio designs will keep you coming back week after week. They offer <strong>traditional Spanish tapas<\/strong> like bread with tomatoes, patatas brava, gambas, and more. Their wine menu is also exquisite.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dos_Palillos\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Dos Palillos\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Dos Palillos<\/strong> is Asian cuisine in a Spanish style restaurant\u00a0where food is ordered with the purpose of sharing the dish. It is the perfect Asian-Spanish fusion experience. An open kitchen layout and extravagant decorations provide a lively and delicious experience. Located in the Barrio Raval, you will not want to skip this one out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_Principal\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">El Principal<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/dessert-623420_960_720.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-66902 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/dessert-623420_960_720-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"restaurant barcelona\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>Elegant, captivating, and fresh are some words that describe <strong>El Principal<\/strong>. Located in el barrio of Eixample, it provides the perfect place for a casual lunch, an evening of eating tapas, or a wedding\/ event venue. Its huge windows and outside terrace provide a refreshing ambiance where you can enjoy <strong>Catalonian and Mediterranean cuisine<\/strong> and cocktails with contemporary touches.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Gats\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">4-Gats<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">A usual destination visited by renown passed artists like Pablo Picasso, Gaudi, and Ricard Opisso. <strong>4-gats<\/strong> has become a must-see (and eat) monument when in Barcelona. When walking in you don\u2019t only expect good food but also an unusual experience provided by the refined and artistic details within the architecture and interior design of the restaurant. 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These are the most exquisite restaurants\u00a0you must not miss after walking through Barcelona and working up an appetite. This is SHBarcelona\u2019s guide to the most popular restaurant in Barcelona, Part I. Table of Contents ABaC BarcelonaArenal restaurant\u00a0Botafumeiro\u00a0BocagrandeCuidad Condal\u00a0Dos Palillos\u00a0El [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":65,"featured_media":66713,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4420],"tags":[3993,176,2903,3992,3995,3996,1131,3994],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66712"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/65"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=66712"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66712\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":108389,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66712\/revisions\/108389"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/66713"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66712"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66712"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66712"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}