New restaurants in Barcelona that you can not miss
Gastronomy 19/03/2025
Barcelona is a city that never stops reinventing itself gastronomically. Every year, new restaurants open their doors, offering innovative culinary experiences, surprising flavors, and fresh concepts that captivate locals and visitors alike. If you're looking for new places to enjoy exceptional food, here's a selection of the city's newest and most promising restaurants.
CAN BO
Via Laietana, 30
Can Bo, located in Barcelona's Gran Hotel Central, is much more than a restaurant. Under the culinary direction of Chef Oliver Peña, who recently earned his first Michelin star at Teatro Barcelona, and with Executive Chef Lorenzo Cavazzoni at the helm, it offers authentic cuisine that honors local and seasonal produce. At Can Bo, each dish reflects the philosophy of honest and unpretentious cuisine, focused on the quality of the ingredients. The elegant and welcoming venue provides the perfect setting for a unique dining experience in the heart of the city. Furthermore, the wine list, curated by sommelier Amador Marín, showcases gems from small producers and minimally intervened wines that pair perfectly with the dishes. Can Bo is a temple of fine cuisine, where local produce and a passion for food merge to create memorable moments.
ERRE&URRECHU
Av. Diagonal, 661-671
Erre & Urrechu, located in the recently opened Gran Meliá Torre Melina, is Iñigo Urrechu's first gastronomic project in Barcelona. This luxury grill, with an open kitchen and bistro atmosphere, stands out for its focus on charcoal grilling, using woods such as holm oak, orange, and olive for meats, vegetables, and fish. The menu fuses Basque and Mediterranean cuisine, with dishes such as Angus entrecote and Donostiarra-style crab, not to mention lighter options such as brioche with fricandó. With a carefully curated wine cellar and professional service, Erre & Urrechu offers a unique gastronomic experience in the city.
GARUM
Vilarós, 3
This cozy restaurant in Putxet began as a wine and preserves tasting and sales space and has quickly established itself as a culinary landmark in the area. Owner Ricardo Torres has created a space that combines authentic Catalan cuisine with traditional dishes such as fricandó croquettes and pickled tuna. With a charming terrace and a wine list that perfectly complements its tapas and small plates menu, Garum offers a warm and friendly atmosphere that invites you to feel at home, with an honest and well-executed gastronomic offering.
JAIBA MX
God and Death, 69
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The restaurant of chef Roberto Ruiz, the first Mexican chef to receive a Michelin star in Europe, arrives in Barcelona with a unique offering centered on Pacific Rim cuisine, fusing Mexican flavors with local produce. In a modern, non-cliché setting, Jaiba MX offers dishes such as Girona ribeye steak tacos and crab guacamole, presenting fresh and innovative cuisine that pays homage to Mexican gastronomy without losing sight of the quality of Catalan ingredients. The restaurant is characterized by its contemporary atmosphere and focus on fresh produce, accompanied by margaritas and mezcal.
KRESALA
Moll de Gregal, local 1 (Port Olímpic)
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Kresala is the first Basque grill specializing in fish in Barcelona, located in the renovated Port Olímpic. Featuring an impressive 5-meter Josper grill, this restaurant offers a gastronomic experience centered on fresh fish brought in from the best ports of the Cantabrian and Mediterranean Seas. Under the direction of chef Gregorio Tolosa, renowned for his mastery of the grill, Kresala combines the tradition of Basque grilling with a modern and elegant approach. Its bright atmosphere and sea views make it the perfect place to enjoy honest, high-quality cuisine, which also includes meat and seafood.
LEÑA
Pius XII Square, 4
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Dani García brings his successful grill-based approach to Barcelona, combining traditional cuisine with a modern and sophisticated approach. Located in the Grand Hyatt, Leña offers a culinary experience where fire takes center stage, with a carefully selected selection of meats, fish, and vegetables. The atmosphere evolves from day to night, transforming from an elegant space into a vibrant meeting place with live music on weekends.
LLURITU 3
Passeig de Sant Joan, 72
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The relaxed seafood restaurant concept that's a hit in Barcelona has a new location in the Eixample district. Lluritu 3 maintains its essence based on fresh, quality produce, with a menu that goes beyond seafood to include rice dishes and stews. Its relaxed atmosphere, inspired by traditional seafood restaurants, makes it an ideal space to enjoy authentic cuisine with creative touches.
MALPARIT
Corsica, 253
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Leo Chechelnitzky fuses the essence of traditional taverns with Catalan cuisine in a welcoming and dynamic space. With an open kitchen and a large bar, Malparit focuses on quality tapas and dishes made with premium produce. Its warm and relaxed atmosphere makes it a meeting point where you can enjoy a gastronomic experience that combines tradition and modernity with its own unique personality.
VERAZ
Francesc Cambó Avenue, 14
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Located in The Barcelona Edition hotel, Veraz focuses on local, seasonal cuisine with Martina Puigvert, the 2024 Michelin Young Chef appointed as Chef Partner for 2025. Its innovative and elegant approach reinterprets traditional cuisine with local ingredients and a tasting menu that evolves with the seasons. Its sophisticated atmosphere and location next to the Santa Caterina market make it a must-visit destination for haute cuisine lovers.
VINT-I-QUATRE
Diagonal Avenue, 520
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Carles Abellán reinvents his iconic tapas concept at Vint-i-Quatre, a restaurant that combines tradition and creativity in a modern and welcoming atmosphere. With a more comprehensive and versatile approach, his cuisine is designed to be shared and enjoyed at any time of day. Located on Avenida Diagonal, the space maintains the informal essence of his previous projects, but with an evolved culinary offering that balances the classic with the contemporary.
Barcelona continues to establish itself as a top-tier culinary destination, and these new restaurants are a testament to its culinary vibrancy. If you're a foodie, be sure to explore these openings to discover the latest in the city's culinary scene.
CAN BO
Via Laietana, 30
Can Bo, located in Barcelona's Gran Hotel Central, is much more than a restaurant. Under the culinary direction of Chef Oliver Peña, who recently earned his first Michelin star at Teatro Barcelona, and with Executive Chef Lorenzo Cavazzoni at the helm, it offers authentic cuisine that honors local and seasonal produce. At Can Bo, each dish reflects the philosophy of honest and unpretentious cuisine, focused on the quality of the ingredients. The elegant and welcoming venue provides the perfect setting for a unique dining experience in the heart of the city. Furthermore, the wine list, curated by sommelier Amador Marín, showcases gems from small producers and minimally intervened wines that pair perfectly with the dishes. Can Bo is a temple of fine cuisine, where local produce and a passion for food merge to create memorable moments.
ERRE&URRECHU
Av. Diagonal, 661-671
Erre & Urrechu, located in the recently opened Gran Meliá Torre Melina, is Iñigo Urrechu's first gastronomic project in Barcelona. This luxury grill, with an open kitchen and bistro atmosphere, stands out for its focus on charcoal grilling, using woods such as holm oak, orange, and olive for meats, vegetables, and fish. The menu fuses Basque and Mediterranean cuisine, with dishes such as Angus entrecote and Donostiarra-style crab, not to mention lighter options such as brioche with fricandó. With a carefully curated wine cellar and professional service, Erre & Urrechu offers a unique gastronomic experience in the city.
GARUM
Vilarós, 3
This cozy restaurant in Putxet began as a wine and preserves tasting and sales space and has quickly established itself as a culinary landmark in the area. Owner Ricardo Torres has created a space that combines authentic Catalan cuisine with traditional dishes such as fricandó croquettes and pickled tuna. With a charming terrace and a wine list that perfectly complements its tapas and small plates menu, Garum offers a warm and friendly atmosphere that invites you to feel at home, with an honest and well-executed gastronomic offering.
JAIBA MX
God and Death, 69
The restaurant of chef Roberto Ruiz, the first Mexican chef to receive a Michelin star in Europe, arrives in Barcelona with a unique offering centered on Pacific Rim cuisine, fusing Mexican flavors with local produce. In a modern, non-cliché setting, Jaiba MX offers dishes such as Girona ribeye steak tacos and crab guacamole, presenting fresh and innovative cuisine that pays homage to Mexican gastronomy without losing sight of the quality of Catalan ingredients. The restaurant is characterized by its contemporary atmosphere and focus on fresh produce, accompanied by margaritas and mezcal.
KRESALA
Moll de Gregal, local 1 (Port Olímpic)
Kresala is the first Basque grill specializing in fish in Barcelona, located in the renovated Port Olímpic. Featuring an impressive 5-meter Josper grill, this restaurant offers a gastronomic experience centered on fresh fish brought in from the best ports of the Cantabrian and Mediterranean Seas. Under the direction of chef Gregorio Tolosa, renowned for his mastery of the grill, Kresala combines the tradition of Basque grilling with a modern and elegant approach. Its bright atmosphere and sea views make it the perfect place to enjoy honest, high-quality cuisine, which also includes meat and seafood.
LEÑA
Pius XII Square, 4
Dani García brings his successful grill-based approach to Barcelona, combining traditional cuisine with a modern and sophisticated approach. Located in the Grand Hyatt, Leña offers a culinary experience where fire takes center stage, with a carefully selected selection of meats, fish, and vegetables. The atmosphere evolves from day to night, transforming from an elegant space into a vibrant meeting place with live music on weekends.
LLURITU 3
Passeig de Sant Joan, 72
The relaxed seafood restaurant concept that's a hit in Barcelona has a new location in the Eixample district. Lluritu 3 maintains its essence based on fresh, quality produce, with a menu that goes beyond seafood to include rice dishes and stews. Its relaxed atmosphere, inspired by traditional seafood restaurants, makes it an ideal space to enjoy authentic cuisine with creative touches.
MALPARIT
Corsica, 253
Leo Chechelnitzky fuses the essence of traditional taverns with Catalan cuisine in a welcoming and dynamic space. With an open kitchen and a large bar, Malparit focuses on quality tapas and dishes made with premium produce. Its warm and relaxed atmosphere makes it a meeting point where you can enjoy a gastronomic experience that combines tradition and modernity with its own unique personality.
VERAZ
Francesc Cambó Avenue, 14
Located in The Barcelona Edition hotel, Veraz focuses on local, seasonal cuisine with Martina Puigvert, the 2024 Michelin Young Chef appointed as Chef Partner for 2025. Its innovative and elegant approach reinterprets traditional cuisine with local ingredients and a tasting menu that evolves with the seasons. Its sophisticated atmosphere and location next to the Santa Caterina market make it a must-visit destination for haute cuisine lovers.
VINT-I-QUATRE
Diagonal Avenue, 520
Carles Abellán reinvents his iconic tapas concept at Vint-i-Quatre, a restaurant that combines tradition and creativity in a modern and welcoming atmosphere. With a more comprehensive and versatile approach, his cuisine is designed to be shared and enjoyed at any time of day. Located on Avenida Diagonal, the space maintains the informal essence of his previous projects, but with an evolved culinary offering that balances the classic with the contemporary.
Barcelona continues to establish itself as a top-tier culinary destination, and these new restaurants are a testament to its culinary vibrancy. If you're a foodie, be sure to explore these openings to discover the latest in the city's culinary scene.
