Mushroom season in Barcelona
Gastronomy 06/11/2024
With the arrival of autumn, Barcelona and its surroundings are tinged with warm colours, marking the beginning of the mushroom season. This period is particularly attractive for mycology enthusiasts, as the forests of Catalonia present a surprising variety of mushrooms, ideal to enjoy in the most outstanding restaurants in the city.
Among the most common varieties, you can find mushrooms such as the rovellón (níscalo), the cepe, and the trumpet of the dead. The best places to collect mushrooms are Montserrat, Montseny or the Garrotxa area.
But if you prefer to get straight to the point and enjoy its flavours and preparation methods, discover in this article the best restaurants in Barcelona to enjoy this delicacy.
BARTOLÍ WINERY
c/Vallespir, 41
Traditional wine cellar and family restaurant, great expert mushroom pickers who know how to prepare them in a thousand and one ways, satisfying the most demanding gourmets.
CAN CULLERETES
Quintana Street, 5
An emblematic 18th-century restaurant with classic Catalan dishes and an interior decorated with tiles and murals. Dating back to 1786, it is the oldest restaurant in Catalonia, famous for its traditional Catalan cuisine. Featured Dish: Mushroom and truffle risotto.
RESTAURANT CAN VALLÈS
C/Aragó, 95
Restaurant located in the Eixample Esquerra of Barcelona. Apparently small but with traditional cuisine, carefully prepared and prepared in a way that will surprise you. It surprises us with true wonders such as ceps from the Pyrenees with prawns from Palamós or ceps carpaccio.
THE QUIM OF LA BOQUERIA
La Boqueria Market
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A restaurant with a great atmosphere, located in the Mercat de La Boqueria, where original tapas, seafood and wine are served. Ideal for tapas, one of its outstanding dishes is sautéed mushrooms with egg.
FIVE FEELINGS
Entença Street, 60
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Chic fine dining restaurant with a focus on contemporary and sophisticated Catalan cuisine. Featured Dish: Mushroom tart with garlic foam.
NECTARI
Valencia Street, 28
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Nectari has established itself as a go-to destination for haute cuisine aficionados, thanks to its meticulous Mediterranean cuisine, enriched with subtle Japanese influences. Under the direction of chef Jordi Esteve, the restaurant achieves a harmonious fusion of innovation and tradition. Since 2012, Nectari has been awarded a Michelin star, highlighting its culinary excellence.
PURE BARCELONA
Conception Cathedral, 11
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Led by the great chef Nandu Jubany, in a spectacular restaurant, with its enormous low bar, its open kitchen, the seasonal product in its purest state, is the star of this place.
VIA VENETO
Ganduxer Street, 10
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An emblematic restaurant in Barcelona, with a sophisticated atmosphere. The menu offers a variety of traditional dishes, prepared with fresh and authentic ingredients. In addition, it has a wide selection of wines, not to mention that it was one of the favorite restaurants of the great Salvador Dalí.
Mushroom season in Barcelona is not only a feast for the senses, but also an opportunity to explore Catalonia’s rich biodiversity. Whether you choose to pick your own mushrooms or enjoy delicious dishes in the city’s restaurants, autumn is the perfect time to savour these gems of the forest!
Among the most common varieties, you can find mushrooms such as the rovellón (níscalo), the cepe, and the trumpet of the dead. The best places to collect mushrooms are Montserrat, Montseny or the Garrotxa area.
But if you prefer to get straight to the point and enjoy its flavours and preparation methods, discover in this article the best restaurants in Barcelona to enjoy this delicacy.
BARTOLÍ WINERY
c/Vallespir, 41
Traditional wine cellar and family restaurant, great expert mushroom pickers who know how to prepare them in a thousand and one ways, satisfying the most demanding gourmets.
CAN CULLERETES
Quintana Street, 5
An emblematic 18th-century restaurant with classic Catalan dishes and an interior decorated with tiles and murals. Dating back to 1786, it is the oldest restaurant in Catalonia, famous for its traditional Catalan cuisine. Featured Dish: Mushroom and truffle risotto.
RESTAURANT CAN VALLÈS
C/Aragó, 95
Restaurant located in the Eixample Esquerra of Barcelona. Apparently small but with traditional cuisine, carefully prepared and prepared in a way that will surprise you. It surprises us with true wonders such as ceps from the Pyrenees with prawns from Palamós or ceps carpaccio.
THE QUIM OF LA BOQUERIA
La Boqueria Market
A restaurant with a great atmosphere, located in the Mercat de La Boqueria, where original tapas, seafood and wine are served. Ideal for tapas, one of its outstanding dishes is sautéed mushrooms with egg.
FIVE FEELINGS
Entença Street, 60
Chic fine dining restaurant with a focus on contemporary and sophisticated Catalan cuisine. Featured Dish: Mushroom tart with garlic foam.
NECTARI
Valencia Street, 28
Nectari has established itself as a go-to destination for haute cuisine aficionados, thanks to its meticulous Mediterranean cuisine, enriched with subtle Japanese influences. Under the direction of chef Jordi Esteve, the restaurant achieves a harmonious fusion of innovation and tradition. Since 2012, Nectari has been awarded a Michelin star, highlighting its culinary excellence.
PURE BARCELONA
Conception Cathedral, 11
Led by the great chef Nandu Jubany, in a spectacular restaurant, with its enormous low bar, its open kitchen, the seasonal product in its purest state, is the star of this place.
VIA VENETO
Ganduxer Street, 10
An emblematic restaurant in Barcelona, with a sophisticated atmosphere. The menu offers a variety of traditional dishes, prepared with fresh and authentic ingredients. In addition, it has a wide selection of wines, not to mention that it was one of the favorite restaurants of the great Salvador Dalí.
Mushroom season in Barcelona is not only a feast for the senses, but also an opportunity to explore Catalonia’s rich biodiversity. Whether you choose to pick your own mushrooms or enjoy delicious dishes in the city’s restaurants, autumn is the perfect time to savour these gems of the forest!
