Mina - Showcasing Italian Dishes
Updated June 2026.
Mina is the charming creation of three friends from diverse backgrounds coming together and making something very special. Jacopo, Riccardo, and Oliviero run this beautiful, cozy restaurant in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, close to Francesc Macià. It’s a bit hidden away, not easy to spot from the street unless you know where to look, but trust me, it’s absolutely worth finding.
Mina, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.
Mina, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.
Once inside, you’ll discover a charming space with distressed walls, a stainless-steel countertop, and an abundance of candles and wine bottles. The restaurant isn’t huge by any means, and it’s made up of several intimate nooks so you can choose your favorite corner, including a small terrace outside.
The bar is perfect for those who want to see the action up close, but there are also seats in the back where you can catch a glimpse into the kitchen. The restaurant's design was crafted by the same team behind cool Tiberi Bar, which should tell you something.
Mina, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.
Looks aren’t everything, though: the food and wine deserve just as much attention. This young team gets it right on every level. Riccardo, who manages the wine list and previously worked at the wine mecca Monvinic, will happily help you find the perfect pairing for your meal and taste preferences.
Mina, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.
The food at Mina is fresh and inventive. The dishes are exciting, unique, and memorable, and I love that the menu isn’t too long: the team gives so much care to all the details and there is a lot of work behind each dish. Everything surprises, and I urge you to be adventurous and try some of the most unexpected dishes that you might not normally go for.
Mina, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.
Mina, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.
On our latest visit we wanted to check out the new menu, and it was absolutely delightful. We tarted with oysters (huge!) with apple and hibiscus, octopus “bombas” with ‘Nduja hummus, and a rabbit terrine with morels and a demi-glace I could have eaten by the bucketful.
Mina, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.
As mains we opted for the mushroom ravioli with parmesan and coffee. Comfort on a plate, yet very elegantly executed. I’m not a huge friend of duck, but we ordered it based on the team’s recommendation, and wow was it mindblowing. It came served with celeriac and wild garlic, and the meat was very, very tender.
Mina, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.
For dessert we chose the dulce de leche flan with caramelized pecan nuts and chocolate, and it was the perfect cherry on top of a beautiful meal.
Expect a delightful mix of flavors, textures, seasonal ingredients, and touches of Italian tradition. Now they also serve a great-value lunch deal on weekdays.
Mina embodies what I love most: a young, talented team creating a space that is welcoming, unpretentious, and authentically exciting, with warm, friendly service. Mina is, without a doubt, one of my favorite restaurants in Barcelona.
Mina, Carrer de Casanova, 262, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08021 Barcelona.
