Where to eat the best fish - part I
Gastronomy 14/08/2024
Barcelona is bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, which favors a rich offer of seafood and fish in the region. Fresh fish plays a fundamental role in the outstanding Mediterranean diet, known for its health benefits by providing minerals, vitamins and healthy fats, such as Omega-3, essential for our well-being.
Whether blue or white, fish is an excellent alternative to red meat and integrates harmoniously into a diet that includes poultry.
Spain is distinguished by its high consumption of fish, with almost 50 kilos per person per year, placing it among the countries with the highest consumption worldwide, along with Portugal, Norway and Japan.
For lovers of fresh fish, Barcelona is home to a selection of outstanding restaurants that offer high-quality products, combining the freshness and temporality of the genre with exquisite and professional preparation. Be sure to explore our selection of the best establishments to enjoy fish in Barcelona.
Rev. de Sant Antoni, 41, L'Eixample
It shines with its own light in the historic Moritz brewery, now converted into a unique gastronomic complex. When you cross the door on the first floor and ring the bell, you find two very different environments: a cozy bistro called "alkostat" and the Alkimia restaurant in front of the kitchen. Both spaces are wonderfully decorated with modern design details, references to the sea and classic touches reminiscent of the old mansions of Barcelona.
Tasting menus of modern Catalan cuisine in a sophisticated restaurant with marine-themed decoration.
C/ Gran de Gràcia, 81, Gràcia
The reference seafood restaurant in Barcelona with generous seafood dishes in a refined, wood-paneled atmosphere that has private dining rooms.
del Litoral, 64, Sant Martí
Paella, oysters, lobster, fish and sangria in a modern beachfront restaurant. At Can Fisher, local products await you, such as fresh fish and seafood of the day, sea and mountain rice, organic vegetables and Km.0 of the Barcelona garden. What more could you want?
On the beachfront, with the Mediterranean as the protagonist, its inspiration is present in every corner of this restaurant, adding to the cosmopolitan character of the city of Barcelona.
Carrer de la Reina Cristina, 3, Ciutat Vella
Carballeira is like the hidden treasure of Barcelona, where business lunches and family gatherings come together to enjoy marine delicacies that awaken the palate. A must-visit for tourists and business travelers who want to taste the best in fresh, high-quality fish and seafood in the city! Sophisticated seafood restaurant, with specialties such as fish soup, paella in black ink and grilled octopus.
C/ del Consell de Cent, 318, L'Eixample
Seafood and fish restaurant by weight that aims to make light of the term seafood restaurant, offering an unforgettable experience at the best quality-price ratio on the market.
With more than 25 years of experience in the sector, its fish market offers fresh produce that arrives daily and the peculiar system in the purest original style of the southern fishing ports makes Chao Pescao an essential place in Barcelona to eat fish.
C/ de Sicília, 394, Gracia
Specialty in Traditional Portuguese Cod. Every week its chef turns the recipes around and proposes enjoying cod from another point of view. They know and know perfectly everything about Portuguese cod to create exquisite dishes, which carry the essence of all the traditional Portuguese production processes.
Carrer de Sant Antoni dels Sombrerers, 3, Ciutat Vella
Secluded restaurant, with an open kitchen, famous for its innovative fish and seafood dishes and its cheesecake. It offers a culinary journey through the delights of the sea, where each bite explodes with incredible flavors and textures. An intimate and passionate project that combines love for marine products and devotion for its guests.
Francesc Pérez Cabrero 6, local baixos
A marine oasis in this cozy, delicious corner. This two-story establishment invites you to enjoy exquisite delicacies from the sea. The white décor transports you to the ocean depths, while you savor fresh oysters, juicy seafood and top-quality fish. A culinary experience that will make you feel like a true sailor!
Mercat de la Boqueria, Stop 691
Famous bar with counter service, serving Mediterranean cuisine tapas and other traditional specialties. They have been on the market since 1973 and their specialties are fish and seafood, as well as vegetables and mushrooms.
Pg. de Gràcia, 24B, L'Eixample
Restaurant specialized in rice and fish, which stands out for its market-type display, which allows diners to choose the desired product and decide its preparation: baked, grilled, steamed, fried or grilled.
The fundamental pillar of La Llotja is the quality and freshness of its fish. In addition to exquisite paellas, fish soups and stews, meat dishes are offered as an alternative for those who prefer not to consume fish at that time.
In a later article we will continue listing restaurants where you can taste the best fish and seafood.
