Gourmet experiences in Barcelona

From the most innovative haute cuisine to fusion cooking, reinterpreted traditional recipes, sustainable organic food and creative tapas… Barcelona is full of internationally renowned restaurants where you can try signature dishes created by some of Spain’s most prestigious chefs. Not least, the city's around 30 Michelin-starred establishments. Many of these restaurants are in hotels, offering the opportunity to have lunch or dinner where you are staying.

This hundred-year-old market is one of the most popular spots in Barcelona, the perfect place to observe the day-to-day bustle and the character of the local people. The food stalls are an absolute treat for the senses. They have everything: fresh seasonal food, traditional products, organic and ecological food, delicacies and gourmet specialities, exotic varieties… With the Eat Boquería initiative, you can try different menus created with ingredients from the market in several nearby restaurants.

At the Boquería you can also take part in cookery classes organised by bcnkitchen, where you can learn to make some famous Spanish recipes, such as gazpacho, potato omelette, paella, or crema catalana. The experience includes a guided tour of the market, all the ingredients and materials you need for the class, and a tasting of the finished dishes.

If you have a sweet tooth you’re going to love the Barcelona Sweet Tour organised by Barcelona Tourism. This tour reveals Catalonia’s tradition of pastry-making as you visit a selection of bakeries, cafés and chocolate shops in the Gothic quarter and the Born district. Visiting traditional shops and charming narrow streets, with a delicious aroma in the air... And best of all, you can sample different chocolates and treats!