One of the most requested lists is hands down the best lunches. I’ve picked out a few of my favorite lunch deals, for you to enjoy! This is a list that I will keep adding to, with new discoveries.

Mikan

Mikan developed from a lunch-box service to a brick-and-mortar, with a very defined view of what they are: North-East Asian fare with natural wines. At noon they offer a healthy, home-made lunch deal consisting of a main course and many small (delicious!) dishes surrounding it (you can also order from the menu). Dinner is a tapas affair, with dishes to share and intriguing natural wines to pair it all with. This is the kind of place where you want to come and hang out, and stay for a while. Read my review of Mikan here.

C/ d'Aribau, 158 Barcelona (Eixample Esquerra).

Franca

Franca is one of those places that instantly stands out. Run by three young chefs with fine-dining backgrounds, it offers a fresh, playful take on Catalan tradition. The space is warm and cozy, the service friendly, and the food consistently exciting.

The lunch menu changes regularly and is excellent value, making it a real mid-week treat if you’re looking for something special without feeling formal. Read my review here.

Carrer de Roger de Llúria 46, Barcelona (Eixample Dreta).

Fonda Pepa

Fonda Pepa is a small, unpretentious spot in Gràcia that delivers every single time, and one of my personal favorites in Barcelona. Run by chefs Pedro and Francisco, the menu changes often and mixes Catalan classics with Latin American touches, fresh seafood, and dishes straight from the Josper oven.

The lunch menu is excellent value, generous, and full of surprises, making it perfect for a relaxed but memorable midday meal. Read my review here.

Carrer de Tordera 58, Barcelona (Gràcia).

Tercero Primera Barcelona — *Tercero Primera, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.*

Tercero Primera A

Tercero Primera A is one of those rare places that makes you feel at home from the moment you arrive. Run by chef Arianna in a bright Eixample apartment, it’s a warm, intimate space where lunch feels more like being invited into someone’s home than going out to eat.

The lunch menu is seasonal, generous, and cooked straight from the heart, blending Catalan and Italian influences. Comforting dishes, interesting wines, and a friendly atmosphere makes this lunch at its most special. Read my review here.

Eixample, Barcelona (booking via Instagram: @tercero_primera_a).

Bodega Borras Barcelona — *Bodega Borràs, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.*

Bodega Borràs

Bodega Borràs is a Barcelona restaurant owned by brothers Roger and Adrià Muñoz, who come from a family of restaurateurs. The restaurant has a beautiful bodega-style entrance and carefully curated wine list featuring many local options. The food is local and seasonal, and the menu includes exciting and succulent dishes. Bodega Borràs offers a great lunch deal and monthly price-worthy wine-tasting events. Read my review of Bodega Borràs here.

Bodega Borràs, C/ de Casanova, 85, Barcelona (Eixample Esquerra).

Chennai Masala Dosa

Chennai Masala Dosa specializes in South Indian food, and have numerous vegan and vegetarian options, and many of their dishes are gluten free. Everything is made in-house and with lots of love, and their dosas are very addictive. During weekdays they have a good lunch deal that includes a thali with the main of your choice and lots of little dishes to go with it. Read my review of Chennai Masala Dosa here.

Chennai Masala Dosa, Carrer de Galileu 326, Barcelona (Les Corts).

Bistrot Villa Emilia

In the charming hotel Villa Emilia there’s a cozy restaurant on the ground floor. During winter they even have an open fire! The restaurant is open for both locals and visitors, and offers a good lunch deal. They have good wines available, and you can even buy them to take home with you if you find something you particularly enjoy. On Thursday and Saturday evenings they have live music, and they have a lovely terrace on the top floor that anyone can visit for a drink.

Bistrot Villa Emilia, Carrer de Calàbria, 115, 08015 Barcelona.

Funky Eatery

FUnky Eatery now offers a nice lunch menu with a main dish that changes every day, a glass of natural wine from their curated selection or beer, and coffee or home-made artisan ice cream for dessert. A great option in my book!

Funky Eatery, Carrer de Bailèn, 61, L'Eixample, 08009 Barcelona.

Froots & Roots

This little Raval outpost run by a father-daughter duo has not one but five different lunch options, depending on how hungry you are. All of them can be made vegan. You can choose to eat it there or opt for takeaway, since the place is small (but very cute!).

Carrer del Peu de la Creu, 19, Bajo 2, 08001 Barcelona (Raval).

Yatai

Yatai is hands-down one of the most popular Japanese non-sushi restaurants in Barcelona. Chef Kenzo Koketzu, his brother, and a Catalan illustrator opened Yatai together in 2012 as a fun and casual spot for Japanese street food, an izakaya, if you will. The open kitchen dishes out familiar items such as Takoyaki, Tonkatsu, and Okonomiyaki and might just give you a small extra plate of something for you to try.

There’s a good lunch deal, with miso soup, a main with a side, and a drink. But you can also order from the menu if you prefer: a big bowl of Japanese curry or Donburi, or why not many different dishes to share. They have no less than five different kinds of Okonomiyaki!

Yatai is perfect for a quick lunch but is also fun in the evening with friends or your partner. On weekdays there’s a cute kids' menu, served in Doraemon bowls. The food is authentic Japanese comfort food, and you’ll want to go back to try more things from the menu; everything looks enticing! Read my review of Yatai here.

Yatai Barcelona, Carrer del Comte d'Urgell, 112, 08011 Barcelona (Eixample Esquerra).

Bar Malasang

Bar Malasang charms with its vintage vibes and welcoming atmosphere. It draws in neighbors and locals of all ages with its extensive tapas menu, and a very good lunch deal with dishes that change on the regular. True comfort food!

Bar Malasang, Carrer del Comte Borrell, 148, L'Eixample, 08015 Barcelona.

Bembi Restaurante

One of the restaurants at the forefront of Indian gastronomy in Barcelona has for many years been Bembi. They first opened in 2007, with chef Anand Singh Negi behind the creation of the menu. Chef Singh has worked in great restaurants both in his native India as well as in London.

Bembi offers in addition to an extensive menu with many an Indian classic, also a lunch menu. The dishes are carefully elaborated with excellent ingredients, and the restaurant is halal certified. Read my review of Bembi here.

Bembi Restaurante, C. del Consell de Cent, 377, Barcelona (Eixample Dreta).

Usagui

Usagui is a lovely Japanese café that is slightly hidden away and easy to miss. But if you’ve been once, you’re sure to return. The cafe is lovely, with hand-made cups, fun Japanese pastries you can’t find anywhere else (they go far beyond mochi!), exciting drinks, and a superb lunch deal. They have a few vegan and gluten-free options. Make sure to book your table in advance, it gets very busy.

Usagui, C. de les Santjoanistes, 28, Barcelona (Sarrià-Sant Gervasi).

Kibuka Ramen

A very recent addition to the Gràcia food scene, with a very privileged location next to Plaça de la Vila. Most of us are familiar with their sushi restaurants, and now they have opened a cozy and spacious ramen place. If you’re not a ramen fan, there’s also plenty of other Japanese-inspired dishes on the menu. During weekdays they have a lunch deal that includes a starter, a ramen of your choice (any one of the menu, including the vegan ramen), and a dessert.

Kibuka Ramen, Carrer de Sant Domènec, 19, 08012 Barcelona (Gràcia).

Imprevisto

This one you don’t want to miss. Four friends who all have worked at Michelin star-studded Caelis have come together in a collaborative local produce-focused project, serving Mediterranean dishes with wonderful Italian brushstrokes. The grilled cabbage with beurre blanc and kaffir lime was among the best dishes I had last year. You can choose between tasting menus, or a lunch menu, all for excellent value. Read my review of Imprevisto here.

Imprevisto, C/ Bailen 104, Barcelona (Eixample).

Beryti Bistro

Beryti Bistro in Barcelona offers Lebanese comfort food in a homely space. Cindy Nehme and Pamela Syriani, both from Lebanon, wanted to share the kind of food their grandmothers made with everyone. The dishes are full of exciting spices and aromas, and the hospitality, friendliness, and generosity from its two owners make it a unique experience. They recently started serving lunch deals, and the dishes are changing creations not usually available on the regular menu, which makes it even more interesting. Read my review of Beryti Bistro here.

Beryti Bistro, Travessera de Gràcia, 228, 08024 Barcelona (Gracia).

La Coco

Everything about La Coco is adorable. It is small but elegant, in a sophisticated, straightforward way. The restaurant is designed by a local Japanese architect team, Kobfuji (they have also done projects such as Sato I Tanaka), and I love how different it is from what we are used to seeing.

La Coco offers comforting Japanese dishes for both lunch and dinner, prepared by a skilled Japanese chef with a background in great restaurants in BCN. Some of the dishes are classics we are familiar with, such as the takoyaki, and more unusual dishes such as shiraae (tofu salad with vegetables) or the panna cotta with kinako (roasted soybean flour). Their lunch menu is unbeatable, and make sure to order a glass of wine from their interesting wine list. The place is slightly hidden away on a side street in Gràcia, but fans flock to it. Read my review of La Coco here.

La Coco, Carrer d'Aulèstia i Pijoan, 6, 08012 Barcelona (Gracia).

Koku Kitchen

Koku Kitchen has become a huge favorite for many a ramen lover in Barcelona. Three friends; Ross, Mark and Robert first opened a ramen joint in the Gotico five years ago, and not much later another one in the Born, incorporating bao buns to the mix.

The space in the Born is cool: when you come through the doors you find yourself in the bao space, stay here if you want to dig into their delicious bao buns or their Pho. But if it is ramen you’re after, follow the red neon sign downstairs (you’ll think you’re going down to an underground bunker), and you have found your destination.

For dessert (if you still have some room for it) the banoffee pie is a pretty safe bet, it’s somewhat legendary. Koku Kitchen has a good lunch deal. I promise you’ll leave rolling out of the place..! Read my review of Koku Kitchen here.

Koku Kitchen Buns, Carrer Comerç 29, Barcelona (Born) and Koku Kitchen Ramen, Carrer d’en Carabassa 19, Barcelona (Gótico).

La Galena

Beautiful La Galena has everything going for it. They have an excellent chef in the kitchen, creating comforting dishes for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, all with delicious flavors and presentation. They have a lunch deal with a drinks, a special main that changes weekly, and a dessert. They always have vegan and gluten-free options, and a terrace. Read my review of lovely La Galena here.

La Galena, Plaça del Sortidor, 18, 08004 Barcelona (Poble Sec).