Spanish food is on every traveler’s bucket list and Barcelona is a foodie’s paradise. You can experience amazing gastronomic experiences from high-end restaurants all around town. Here’s a list of the most expensive restaurants in Barcelona.
1. Lasarte
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Run by the famous chef Martin Berasategui, Lasarte has earned three Michelin stars. The restaurant’s menu changes according to the seasonal delicacies. The most famous dishes on its menu include wagyu ravioli, pickled oysters, and vegetable and petal salad.
2. Moments
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Moments has been awarded two Michelin stars, making it one of the best and most luxurious restaurants in the world. The place is run by the world-renowned chef Carme Ruscalleda and her son Raul Balama. The menu is Catalan-inspired and definitely worth spending your money on.
3. Àbac
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Àbac is one of the most sophisticated and luxurious restaurants in Barcelona. Run by chef Jordi Cruz, this restaurant has been awarded three Michelin stars. Àbac is known for its fascinating view. The atmosphere of this place is classic yet charming. The top-notch menu includes smoked steak tartare, seasoned beef snow, cooked yolk, mustard veil and crispy pepper bread, and Mediterranean tuna ventresca with ponzu macaroni.
4. Alkimia
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Alkimia is known for its elegance and lip-smacking dishes. Alkimia is well-versed in Catalonia’s culinary traditions yet with a modern fare. Jordi Vila is the head chef and he makes sure that his innovations are worthy of a Michelin star. In addition to its delicious food, the restaurant boasts eye-catching décor, including frescoed ceilings and walls adorned with modern art.
5. Disfrutar
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Disfrutar is a result of three culinary masterminds Oriol Castro, Mateu Casañas and Eduard Xatruch. Disfrutar has been awarded a Michelin star for its top-notch culinary skills. The menu includes transparent ravioli with pesto, biscuit with smoked Idiazabal and apple, crispy egg yolk with mushroom jelly, and marinated mackerel with cauliflower in vinegar.
6. Enoteca Paco Pérez
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Head chef Paco Pérez has been awarded two Michelin stars for his restaurant Enoteca. The dishes are Catalan and Mediterranean-inspired with a modern twist.
7. Caelis
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Run by the head chef Romain Fornell, Caelis consists of three tasting menus such as Land & Sea, Celebration, and Vegetarian. The best feature of Caelis is the Caelis Privé room where you will be served by one of the chefs as you watch the kitchen live on a TV screen. The environment is classic and exclusive. Caelis has also been awarded a Michelin star.
8. Els Pescadors
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Els Pescadors specializes in seafood. The dishes are Catalan and Mediterranean inspired, and include unique plates such as baby squid from Sant Carles de la Ràpita, creamy green rice with cod kokotxas, fisherman’s rice, rice with rabbit and chocolate, fried cod with vegetables, cod stew, slow-roast goat kid with rosemary, potatoes and honey, and monkfish stew with mushrooms.
9. Cinc Sentits
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Cinc Sentits is all about creativity and culinary techniques. This restaurant offers flavorful Catalan-inspired tasting menus. Run by chef Jordi Artal, Cinc Sentits has been awarded a Michelin star. Its ambiance is simple yet welcoming.
10. Oria by Martín Berasategui
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Shaped like an inverted pyramid, Oria is run by the famous chef Martin Berasategui. The dishes are Mediterranean-inspired, and guests can enjoy the charming and exclusive ambiance while dining on some of the finest food Barcelona has to offer.
