Winter and early spring is calçot season: one of the most beloved food traditions in Catalonia. If you’re not familiar, calçots are long, sweet onions grilled over an open flame until charred on the outside, then wrapped up to steam and served with romesco sauce. You peel off the blackened outer layer, dip the tender inside into the sauce, and lower it into your mouth like a pro.

It’s messy, it’s fun, and it’s a must if you’re in Barcelona this time of year. Here are a few great spots where you can enjoy them without having to leave the city.

Can Travi Nou

Can Travi Nou is a beautiful, restored farmhouse-style restaurant on top of a hill with nice views over the city. This classic draws hungry patrons with their local classic dishes, and also their calçots when in season. It’s really great for groups. Read my review here.

Carrer de Jorge Manrique, s/n, Horta-Guinardó, 08035 Barcelona.

El Disbarat

Cozy and charming El Disbarat in Barcelona serves homely Catalan food, which of course also includes calçots in winter and spring. Their menu costs 36,50€ and includes, in addition to the calçots, also grilled meat, a fish option, and three dessert options. Drinks are included.

Carrer del Montseny, 14, Gràcia, 08012 Barcelona.

Casa Pepi

Cute and kitschy Casa Pepi offers a Menu Calçotada on weekends until the end of February. The price is unbeatable (28€) for a meal with calçots, a main dish with meat (lamb, butifarra, and morcilla negra), escalivada, pan con tomate of course, and crema catalana for dessert. You’ll get a bib so you don’t get dirty, and wine and gaseosa to drink.

C/ Sèquia Comtal 7, 08018 Barcelona (El Clot).

El Glop

El Glop has three restaurants, but my favorite is the one located in Gràcia. They are famous for their generous, homely meals, and of course they have calçots on the menu when in season. It’s a nice, authentic experience, in the middle of the city.

Various locations.

L’Antic Forn

L’Antic Forn is a solid option for grilled fish and meat, and they always have a calçotada menu in winter and spring. The interior is old-timey and cute.

Carrer del Pintor Fortuny 28 (El Raval).

Mussol

Mussol is a chain restaurant (5 spots in Barcelona), with solid food options, and they also serve calçots when in season. With their calçot menu you get a good, complete meal including a porrón which is fun. They also have a veggie menu which is appreciated. The menu sets you back 37,90€ and includes drinks.

Various locations.

Bar Muy Buenas

Catalan restaurant Bar Muy Buenas (opened in 1928!) is not only very charming, but they also offer various dishes with calçots as their main ingredient. Make sure to try their cocktails!

Carrer del Carme 63 (Raval), Barcelona.

El Xalet de Montjuïc

El Xalet de Montjuïc has stunning views over the city, and for calçots season they have a special menu with all the good things. When booking you need to mention specifically that you’ll be opting for the calçot menu. The menu costs 50€ and you can see it here.

Avinguda Miramar 31 (Sants-Montjuïc), Barcelona.

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