Romantic Restaurants in Barcelona
Looking for somewhere romantic in Barcelona? This list brings together restaurants and bars that work especially well for date night, an anniversary, Sant Jordi, Valentine’s Day or simply dinner somewhere with a bit more atmosphere.
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Romantic Restaurants
Pepa Bar a Vins, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.
Pepa Bar a Vins- It used to be a bookshop, and the owners have kept a lot of the old deco. The food is great, and do let the staff guide you, they are really good at picking interesting options. Read my review here. Make sure you try the interesting wines! Aribau 41 (Eixample).
Xemei- You can’t go wrong with Italian when you’re looking for something romantic, that’s just the way it is. Xemei has so much atmosphere, and it’s very cosy. The food is amazing and the staff is friendly. Sharing dishes and a dessert and having a couple of glasses of wine sets you back about 35-40 euros per person. Paseo de la Exposición 85 (Poble Sec).
Mina, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.
Mina - This gorgeous Mediterranean restaurant is divided into different areas, and you’re sure to find a cozy spot for your date night here. The food is sublime, and all the candles add to the atmosphere. The wine options are great, and the sommelier will help you choose. Carrer de Casanova, 262 (Sarrià-Sant Gervasi).
Cellarer - These guys have a wine shop and now a bar too, where you can get MANY many wines by the glass (and half glass) and have something to eat too. Mallorca 211 (Eixample).
Can Recasens - Are you in the mood for love but also cheese? Go here. It’s an amazingly cosy space with many different rooms, candles everywhere, and a menu packed with cheeses in every form, cured meats, salads and good wines. The prices here are excellent. Rambla del Poblenou 102 (Poblenou).
Benzina, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.
Benzina- What used to be a car mechanic’s shopis now a gorgeous space wherea cool Brooklyn vibe has swept in, with a few Moroccan accents. So different, very attractive and sets a tone for the evening. The food is deliciously Italian, and the menu changes every couple of months to display seasonal ingredients. Make sure to order cocktails too, they’re great. Read my review here. Passatge de Pere Calders 6 (Sant Antoni).
Sato I Tanaka - The door to this Japanese restaurant looks rather anonymous, and inside you will find a mere 15 seats, all along the bar that surrounds the talented chefs. Make sure you go for the tasting menus, it’s a wonderful experience. Read my review here. C/ Bruc 79 (Eixample).
Dessert at Sato I Tanaka, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.
La Vinateria del Call- A bit touristy, but very cosy. Go here for lots of good atmosphere, tapas and good wines. Carrer de Sant Domènec del Call 9 (Gótico).
Direkte, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.
Direkte - Looking for a very unique experience to celebrate something special? Direkte has only a few seats, and two different tasting menus to choose from. For a few hours you’re taken on a magical journey with local and Asian flavors. It is unforgettable. Make sure to book a few weeks in advance! Read my review here. Carrer de París, 200 (Eixample Esquerra).
Can Travi Nou, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.
Can Travi Nou - This beautiful restaurant looks like a cozy old farm house, and weddings are celebrated here. The house is divided into several rooms that you can book for a special occasion. The food is traditional local and seasonal dishes, made with the best ingredients. Read my review here. c/ Jorge Manrique s/n (Vall d’Hebron).
La Carassa - These guys are experts on fondues, and it has the feeling of an Austrian ski cottage. Low ceiling beams, candles and hand-made lace table cloths. Brosolí 1 (Born).
Bar Mut- This place is tiny (and not the cheapest) but if you score a good seat you’re in for a treat. Wonderful dishes to share and great staff. Read my review here. Pau Claris 192 (Eixample Dreta).
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Cozy Cocktail Bars
Dr Stravisky, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.
Dr Stravinsky - In the Born you can find this crazy laboratory of a bar, the cocktails are very good and the deco very quirky. Read my review here.Carrer dels Mirallers, 5 (Born).
Collage - Fun cocktails in a quirky environment, here you can chill in a vintage sofa and indulge in colourful drinks. Carrer dels Consellers, 4 (Born).
Want more inspiration for good cocktail bars? Here is my list of the best cocktail bars in Barcelona!
Looking for a Romantic Gift?
La Cava Cakery has adorable cupcakes and cute cava bottles to go with them. Ask for the Love Box and pair it with a cava of your choice! Read my review of La Cava Cakery here. You can also order them online!
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