Whether you are visiting the city for the first time, as if not, or as if you already live in it, it helps to know what is simmering. Barcelona He always has a new restaurant to introduce you to, a new dish to discover, a new plan to do with friends, as a couple, as a family or alone.
The city is waking up this 2022 with many openings and great gastronomic proposals that are worth knowing.
Is Holy Week, take the opportunity to mark some of these places on your list, from new asians a terraces in which to take in something other than the spring sun. You sign up? Here is the list of the best gastronomic novelties of Barcelona.
This is the new The Egg Lab.
FOR A BRUNCH WITH FRIENDS
THE EGG LAB (Carrer de Sepulveda, 80)
Surely you have already heard of this classic in the city. Since it opened in 2019 it is a 'must', but this is about gastronomic novelties in Barcelona and The Egg Lab has some. Last February it reopened with a renewed interior design and a "totally mature and evolved.
In this new stage, Oriol Martínez, ideologue and owner, incorporates chef Adnaloy Osio , who signs the gastronomic proposal: a total of 10 plates brunch among which are Pastrami Western Toast, New Orleans Chicken Benedict, French Madame either Smokey York Benedict. As you may have noticed, these bites take you on a journey, from the United States through the United Kingdom, Sweden or France.
For bread, for this recommended brunch, they have one of the best bakeries in the city, Forn of Sant Josep , which provides an artisan sourdough bread; for eggs they have the camperos from Calaf and, for specialty coffee, Tornado Coffee Roasters.
Marc's cheesecake.
THE CORNER (Bergara Street, 2)
The corner , another great classic of Barcelona brunch, has opened this 2022 with a new proposal in its menu of gourmet sandwiches and salads.
Chef Marc Pérez has been in charge of devising these sandwiches with different types of bread, generous filling and seasoning each recipe with an original and homemade sauce; as well as fresh salads that can be a unique dish in themselves. You'll have to come all the way here to try the ' Katsu Sando' , a particular version of japanese snack namesake with tuna belly, La Esquina sauce, Japanese mayonnaise and braised romaine lettuce on sliced bread. And among the desserts, it is worth highlighting the Marc's Cheesecake , with lime zest
In addition to the menu, the place has undergone a reform by Emilio Lecuona , which gives it much more light. And the most interesting of all is that they have eliminated the plastic : the water is served in jugs and all the take away packaging, as well as the straws, are made of biodegradable cornstarch plastic.
Their brunch is priced at 16 euros.
THE ATELIER (Carrer de Viladomat, 140 bis)
If you like pastry you will have heard of L'Atelier Barcelona , one of the most prestigious pastry schools in the city. What you may not know is that you can also eat in it. This year, due to the high demand of their clients, they have opened brunch. So on Saturdays and Sundays, from 09:00 to 14:00, you can try their creations.
The menu consists of a mimosa or lemonade, a piece of pastry from the display case, a cup of organic coffee from Papua New Guinea and a main course to choose from. Among the options, two puff pastry waffles stand out: one with salmon and avocado cream and another Caesar, with low temperature cooked chicken , romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, anchovies and Caesar sauce.
“Since it is a house specialty, there are also two brioches: one filled with a poached egg , sweet ham, brie cheese and tartufata —black truffle cream—, and another stuffed with sobrassada and gorgonzola. they couldn't miss a roll of stracciatella cheese, mortadella and tartufata ; a pastrami coke and the wonderful potato and chive bread with pastrami, melted cheddar cheese, mustard mayonnaise, pickled cucumber and lamb's lettuce”, they explain from L'Atelier.
NEW ASIAN
YUBI (Carrer Muntaner 185)
Muntaner street has a new secret that you should know, it's called YUBI and it is the most personal project of the French-Japanese chef Yoake San , which after traveling halfway around the world, has landed in Barcelona with a very daring Asian proposal.
“The dishes, of meticulous technique, dive between two gastronomic cultures that for Yoaké are the essence that defines her cuisine: French and Japanese . In this exercise of seeking connections between the two, Yoaké adds to his dishes nods to the local Catalan product , purchased directly from local producers, thus creating a menu that not only defines her cuisine but also connects with the diner at the emotional level that she pursues”, they underline in a statement.
To drink, like a good French woman, she has focused on brut and rosé champagne references, and as a good Japanese, in nine select sake . And, of course, the place is perhaps 50% YUBI, elegant, sophisticated and perfect for a romantic dinner.
AH-UN (Carrer Balmes 55)
Have you ever tried the yakiniku barbecue? It is a very popular grill cooking technique in Japan that you can taste precisely in Ah-Un.
Their specialty: a greased electric resistance grill set in the center of the table and a good selection of boneless cuts of beef and chicken (fed with corn), arranged with vegetables and sauces so that the diners cook their food at their own pace and according to your cooking preferences.
To round off the proposal, they opt for a selection of cuts of the wagyu breed raised in the north of Spain and in the miyazaki Region, in Japan. The Miyazaki region, the main wagyu breeder, offers the same high level of quality as its neighbor Kobe, which is better known internationally. Something almost unprecedented in Barcelona. They have tasting menus.
FROM BAR TO BAR
CUINES OF SANTA CATERINA (Francesc Cambo Avenue, 16)
Skylight Group presents the new old ‘Cuines’ in the heart of Barcelona”. Why this again old? Well, because the 'Cuines' has always been a safe bet where you can enjoy lunch or dinner while strolling through El Born.
The proposal of the chefs José Santiago and Àlex Duran begins each day with a round by the 'mercat' to find the best product, which you will then test in your creations. It is a menu of “renovated Catalan cuisine brought to our countryside”, essentially Mediterranean and from small local producers whenever possible. That is, dishes such as sautéed beach squid with asparagus and garlic, fried artichokes or open leek omelette.
RUAR (Avinguda del Paral·lel 172)
Ruar is the perfect place for those who are visiting and do not want to miss anything in Barcelona. In this street food restaurant in Paral lel, chef Fabio Souza has transferred the most recognizable flavors from around the world, which can be summed up in a few 13 sandwiches with various varieties of bread , quality raw material and homemade sauces.
As a curiosity, each sandwich and burger has a specific bread . For example, rye bread is the one chosen for kangaroo, a low-cooked pulled pork sandwich
temperature, creamy cheddar, caramelized onions and a homemade barbecue sauce. Of course, there are starters and drinks to go with them.
Superclàssic, the Raval vermouth.
SUPERCLASSIC (Carrer de les Floristes de la Rambla, 14)
Good Barcelonans don't do brunch but vermouth, which is why a new place to put it into practice couldn't be missing from this list. The history of Superclàssic is the history of many premises, which opened their doors with all the enthusiasm in the world in 2020 but had to close them too soon.
Superclàssic is the new project by Stefano Mazza , chef owner of Last Monkey , the most traditional Asian tapas restaurant in the Sant Antoni neighbourhood. “For those of us who live the effervescence of the bohemian Raval at the beginning of the 21st century, with proposals in that same square such as the DosTrece, the Carmelitas or the neighboring Ra, we will understand the nostalgic component of choosing the Iposa (the fourth mythical venue in the area) as the establishment that would be reborn with its dreamed great vermutería -the Superclássic de Mazza-”, they underline in a statement.
The idea that prevails in Superclàssic is that food accompany the drink, so the product they offer is very little manipulated. They take vermouth time very seriously, and in this sense, you have a choice: 3 homemade macerates, well-drafted beer and a selection of 18 wine references.
MONKEY BAR (Plaza Sant Josep Oriol 4)
Located in Ciutat Vella, monkey bar It is an ideal place to go with family or friends, because its dishes are meant to share.
The menu includes tapas, small plates, salads, street food, grilled food or rice dishes with top quality and proximity products. Chef Francesc Fernández mixes Mediterranean roots with multiculturalism and Asian orientation, innovating and creating trendy dishes such as his Avocado, red tuna and mango cannelloni with gochujang sauce or the Peking duck bao, hoisin and peanut.
To drink, he offers an extensive wine list, both local and the classics from national and international wineries. The drinks menu is completed with Mojitos, Moscow Mules, Bloody Marys or Micheladas that perfectly accompany lunch or dinner.
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THE BEST PIZZA
ROOFTOP SMOKEHOUSE X SARTORIA PANATIERI (Provenza Street, 330)
We don't lie when we say that Sartoria Panatieri is the best pizzeria in Barcelona , not only for the taste of their pizzas but for all the work behind it. His cult of seasonal products goes much further, creating pizzas every season and other products such as pickles, cheeses and sausages of the highest quality.
the chefs, Rafa Panatieri and Jorge Sastre, They have worked in some of the best and most recognized restaurants in the world. They met as part of the Roca brothers' team, from there they went to the restaurant of the old Barcelona hotel Omm in your restaurant moo rock , and in 2018 they came together to create their most personal proposal.
For this spring they have collaborated closely with Rooftop Smokehouse to create a unique pizza made from beets, mozzarella, smoked eel (by Rooftop Smokehouse) and almonds.
For those who don't know Rooftop Smokehouse It is one of the most bucolic spaces in the city and one of the most special traditional smokehouses in Europe . At Rooftop we smoke, ferment, pickle, cure and experiment only with ethical and sustainable products.
The union of both could not be better. You have to try it!
ON TERRACE
SIR VICOR HOTEL- THE ROOFTOOP (Carrer del Rosselló, 265)Don't you know which terrace in Barcelona to go to this spring? There are many proposals, as many as you want, but today we are talking about The Roof Top , the terrace of the Sir Victor hotel, a brunch and after-work proposal with panoramic views of the Casa Mila Yet the sacred Family.
The restaurant offers a fresh and varied menu that includes local and proximity products. You can enjoy both a mid-morning aperitif, an informal lunch menu or a cocktail outdoors. All this always accompanied by good music, with a proposal of the best DJs in the city.
THE BEST DINNER
NOBU (Rome Avenue 2-4)
Nobu Hotel Barcelona, property of ESG investment group , has reopened its doors this spring after two long years of pandemic. Nobu Hospitality , Founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper It has a very interesting culinary offer.
Located on the 23rd floor of the hotel , with panoramic views of the city and the sea, Nobu Restaurant is one of the ideal places for a romantic or lively dinner with friends. The chef Nobu Matsuhisa Inspired by his classical training in Tokyo and his travels in South America, he continues to bring to life the latest trends in "new style" Japanese cuisine with an extensive menu of innovative dishes and cocktails.
In addition to signature classics like Yellowtail with Jalapeño and Black Cod with Miso, Nobu Barcelona serves original dishes that celebrate the creativity and vibrancy of Barcelona.
delivery
VEGAN GLORY
Delivery could not be missing from this list. If the pandemic has brought us something good, it is being able to eat healthy and at home any day of the year, and in that sense, vegan cuisine has a lot to say. If you don't know The Vegan Glory is that you have not yet entered the plant based world, but it will not take long to become an addict very soon.
The Cordovan Gloria Carrión, one of the leading influencers in the vegan movement Spanish, with almost half a million followers, has launched this month her own food delivery line with Freshperts.
So you can order, only in Barcelona (and some points in the metropolitan area, for the moment), thirteen of her most popular recipes: Gloria's meatballs, a recipe inspired by her grandfather, accompanied by pasta, a wine stew with a touch of thyme, some vegan cheeks or a vegan tiramisu.
TINO, THIS IS NOT A PIZZA
We have already talked to you on some occasion about tino , the tasty bites that are not a pizza or a burrito but look like them, and that you can order to go. Juicy, delicious and portable, the Tinos have received several awards: at best snack 2021 in the Hidden Gem contest and the nomination in just eat as one of the five most innovative restaurants in Spain.
Among its novelties, there are several. First, that they will open their new premises at the beginning of May at Calle Córsega 225, and that they will cover two of their most popular Tinos, the Tarantino (truffle cream, cooked ham, shitake mushrooms, toasted hazelnuts, fior di latte mozzarella and bechamel sauce) and the chicky pesto (chicken, pesto genovese, fior di latte mozzarella and bechamel sauce).
If you are vegan you also have your Tinos, you cannot miss the Mexican with vegan minced meat, guacamole, lime and cilantro; or the stiive jobs , vegan meatballs, homemade applesauce, spring garlic and garam masala.
FOR THE MOST TRADITIONAL
CARMINE (C/ Argenteria, 37)
First of all we will tell you about the space and its history: an old 19th century traveler's house where the best hot dishes were served for two pesetas for people passing through the city from all over the world. Those were the beginnings of Carmina, a legendary restaurant in the Born district, now renovated by the Isabella's group.
Therefore, the style and essentials of the place have been maintained, where Catalan cuisine has always been the protagonist. Now, with a lively and cheerful touch, because their after-meal conversations are always extended with drinks and live DJ music. Two contrasts come together in harmony: escudella and cocktails.
To eat the executive chef of the house, Josep Maria Masso , has developed a proposal with updated dishes as close as the fricando with porcini , the rock fish stew , the mountain rice casserole waves artichokes with romesco sauce . In addition to lunch and night, Carmina offers options for the whole day, with a menu of forquilla lunches
(breakfast with a fork) and a breakfast buffet for all tastes.\