Deep in northern Catalonia, close to Andorra, lies a beautiful boutique hotel called Casa Albets. This family-owned, renovated farmhouse was empty for 50 years and is now restored with all its charm intact by owners Megan and Joel. It is the first organic and vegan hotel in all of Spain! Hotel Casa Albets. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience. Sunset at Hotel Casa Albets. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience. The hotel sits atop a hill with beautiful views of the nearby Pyrenees and the forest and is a 15-minute drive from nearby Solsona. This hotel is both organic and vegan: they have a vega ..read more

Casa de Comidas Buenavista hides inside cozy hotel Antiga Casa Buenavista, right by Universitat. The restaurant has quite a history: it first opened as La Casa Buenavista in 1918 and was open of the most popular restaurants in the city at that time. The restaurant closed for a few decades but was brought back to life recently by the same family who owned it at the time. It now serves as a hotel, and the restaurant has reopened with a beautiful interior and a menu paying homage to the best Catalonia has to offer in terms of ingredients and dishes. The wine list won’t disappoint. Casa de Comida ..read more

Funky Bakers Eatery is a welcome addition to the Funky Bakers bakery, a wonderful place for anything delicious and indulgent. After several years of success with the bakery the Deli and the Eatery have opened their doors and we are here for it. Funky Bakers Eatery, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience. The Eatery, just like the Deli and the Bakery, open all day every day, from early morning until late. It is wonderful for breakfast: a nice cup of specialty coffee, and a freshly made pastry (their Danish are wonderful!). Funky Bakers Eatery, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experienc ..read more

Funky Bakers is an iconic bakery in Barcelona, and after a few years of success with their cute outpost in the Born, they opened a Deli and an Eatery in Eixample. And we are delighted! Funky Bakers Deli, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience. Funky Bakers Deli is absolutely packed with carefully curated products, many of them owner Seyma’s favorites. They change stocks frequently, and even if the shop itself isn’t huge, there are plenty of items to browse. Funky Bakers Deli, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience. The deli holds both items from local makers and exciting products ..read more

Zaatar & Co is a Lebanese fast food place where authenticity and well-made dishes are the mission. They make all the dishes in front of you, using excellent ingredients. Everything is made from scratch, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. The food here is truly stellar, and I hope they’ll open more outposts around the city! Zaatar & Co, Barcelona. Atmosphere: I love watching the team work! There’s an open kitchen, and you can see everyone working seamlessly together even when it’s busy. A favorite: Any wrap, the halloumi fries, their homemade labneh, the delicious falaf ..read more

One of the restaurants at the forefront of Indian gastronomy in Barcelona has for many years been Bembi Restaurante. They first opened in 2007, with chef Anand Singh Negi behind the creation of the menu. Chef Singh has worked in great restaurants both in his native India as well as in London. Bembi Restaurante, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience. Bembi offers an extensive menu with many an Indian classic, a lunch menu, and a tasting menu. The dishes are carefully elaborated with excellent ingredients, and the restaurant is halal certified. Bembi Restaurante, Barcelona. Photo © Barc ..read more

Recently opened Ristorante Capu is slightly different from many other Italian restaurants we know in Barcelona. Here they shy away from the usual carbonara and risotto. Chef Gennaro di Fiore opts for high-quality ingredients, technique, and elaborate dishes that catch your attention.  Ristorante Capu, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience. Ristorante Capu, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience. The restaurant is cozy with comfortable seating and soft lighting and is located on a quiet side street just off Ronda General Mitre. The staff is friendly and welcoming ..read more

Sitges is a lovely little town, but food-wise, it is not easy to navigate. Especially if you are looking for something different than paella or tapas. Six Seis Sitges is a wonderful option: this cute Mexican-influenced restaurant is the perfect place for delicious food and drinks. Lovely Gem and Michael, the owners, first opened their pop-up in London in 2015, and after a few years, they decided to head to Barcelona and Sitges. And we are so happy they did! Put this one on your list for your next Sitges visit; you won’t regret it.  Tacos at SixSeis Sitges. Photo © Barcelona Food Experien ..read more

Gringa All Day has a Californian diner vibe that is impossible to resist. Already from the outside, it lures you in, and inside, it is even cooler. It started off as a food truck and expanded to a brick-and-mortar in the Raval neighborhood, serving, among other things, their famed fried chicken sandwich. After the success there, Gringa All Day was born, and we are delighted. Gringa All Day, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience. At Gringa All Day, you can enjoy your favorite breakfast, brunch, and diner items all day, every day. Their specialty is fried chicken (make sure you try it in ..read more

Behind a nondescript door, just a ring away, the secret world of Kaktos Botanical Society awaits. Walk through the neon-lit pink corridor, and at the end of it, a gorgeous plant-filled space opens up, with a cocktail and snack menu reflected on one of the walls. Botanical books are scattered around, and cool music plays in the background. Kaktos Botanical Society, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience. Kaktos Botanical Society is the dreamy place you want to keep to yourself. The owners (also known from fun Bus Terraza) make it easier for you: this is a members-only establish ..read more