The top restaurants in Barcelona that won’t break the bank
Barcelona restaurants are a paradise for lovers of good food. Typical Mediterranean Catalan cuisine, Asian dishes, Mexican food, Greek delights… Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it in Barcelona. However, eating out isn’t always cheap in Barcelona. So we’ve put together a selection of reasonably priced restaurants that serve mouthwatering food!
Excellent value for money
El Laurel: if you like Argentinian pasties, this is the place for you. Located in one of the most fashionable neighbourhoods in the city, Sant Antoni, it boasts an amazing selection of Argentinian pasties: vegetarian, spicy beef, cuttlefish, with or without cheese, and even sweet ones. Don’t leave without trying the irresistible apple-and-cinnamon one! For under €10 you get three pasties with salad and a drink. They also serve pizza, pasta and meat dishes as well.
Teatreneu: an excellent option for couples. Located in the bohemian neighbourhood of Gràcia. You can enjoy a night out at the theatre with dinner for a little over €20. It specialises in crêpes, tortillas, salads, bruschetta and pasta dishes. If you’re still hungry and want to order more, you’ll be pleased to hear that all the dishes on their menu cost €4.40. The venue and atmospheric music make for a perfect evening.
Buon Appetito: genuine Italian pizzas in an unbeatable location. Located right opposite the Estació de França railway station in Barcelona, it is the ideal spot to replenish yourself before or after a train journey. They serve a variety of pizzas mostly for under €10. They also serve salads, meat, pasta, risottos, Italian cold cuts and amazing desserts.
La esquinica: without a doubt one of the top tapas restaurants in Barcelona. Open since 1972, it is decorated in typical Aragonese style, with an amazing selection of tapas. You can enjoy fried baby squid, Galician-style octopus, gammon, cured ham from Teruel and its delicious patatas bravas, among many others! Located on Passeig de Fabra i Puig, very close to Virrei Amat, you can fill your boots without having to dig deep into your pockets!
La Porca: very close to Avinguda Paral·lel you’ll find this lovely restaurant where you can enjoy a delicious gourmet sandwich and drink for under €10! We recommend La Porca sandwich: 3-hour-roasted pork that melts in your mouth! The chicken and salmon sandwiches are also excellent, not to mention their homemade lemon tiramisu with sobaos pasiegos. A great discovery!
König: a great option for lunch or dinner with friends in the city centre. You can choose between meals-in-one, hamburgers, sandwiches and salads, among others. Their Seattle sandwich is packed with tasty ingredients: burger meat, cheese, fried egg, bacon, lettuce, mayonnaise, tomato…
Tasca i vins: traditional food at unbeatable prices at different locations across Barcelona. Don’t leave without trying their botifarra amb mongetes or their chargrilled vegetables with romesco sauce. Their cheeseboards and cold cuts are also delicious.
Bar Oviso: right in the heart of the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona is this great bar. You’ll love the Roman wall decor and tasty, reasonably priced lunchtime menu. When the sun is shining in Plaça de George Orwell, eat out on their terrace!
Pizza Pazza: another restaurant right in the city centre where you can enjoy amazing Italian pizzas without breaking the bank. You can eat in and enjoy a whole pizza for dinner or get a slice to take away: they’re all delicious!
La Taquería: if you fancy some Mexican food even though you’re in Barcelona, you’ll love La Taquería. This bright restaurant is very near Monumental in Barcelona. Tacos, melted cheeses, cazuelas, alambres and more, all served in generous portions at reasonable prices, so you can enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine in Spain!
Noelia – Marketing Team
