With worlwide famous Catalan chefs making the Spanish Omlette Foam and high level architecture dishes in laboratories, Barcelona has become the center of the most innovative cuisine: this is your chance to taste the flavors of the new millennium!
But what's a good new for Backpackers in Barcelona is that Barcelona restaurants also keep offering traditional dishes. And as well as other big cities, Barcelona is full of pizzerias, pasta & salads restaurants where to eat a good price. And of course, Tapas!
During your stay in Barcelona, you will find from cheaper options (for under 10 €) to 100 € per head in a fashionable restaurants, which are probably not the best option for those who stay at Barcelona Cheap Hostels.
When searching for a somewhere to eat, you'd better explore the Gothic Quarter and El Raval, avoiding Las Ramblas restaurants, often expensive and offering poor menues. We suggest also the Gràcia quarter, where you'll find a wide range of reasonably priced establishments.Generally, the most expensive restaurants are in the Eixample.
Keep in mind that many restaurants are closed on Monday and many close for one to two weeks in August, when temperatures become unbearable. Remember also that most places close between lunch and dinner (16-20 hours). Normally restaurants open from 13.00 to 15.30 for lunch and 20.30 to 22.30 for dinner.
Some ideas for Backpackers during their stay at Barcelona Cheap Hostels:
At lunchtime, the most important meal of the day, you can find a very affordable "menu del dia" from 9€, even in a restaurant whose menu is more expensive. A typical menu includes two meals and drinks, so fill up at noon is the best way to eat well without being in that pocket.
If your budget is more fair, you can forget about the restaurants and go directly to markets. The Mercat de la Boqueria on the Ramblas, is a favorite of backpackers in Barcelona.
Restaurant Les Quinze Nits: Located at the Plaça Reial and opened for dinner or lunch, this popular restaurant does not accept reservations, but the patience of waiting is rewarded. The food is surprisingly cheap and good, mainly regional dishes. There are some strict turns for lunch an dinner so do not expect a long meal time. You'll feel in a good restaurant without spending more than € 13 for a starter.
Xampaneria and the Xampanyet: The Xampanyeria, located in the fashionable Born, and the Xampanyet at La Ribera, are always full. You'll find yourself between hordes of tourists and locals by ordering a bottle of champagne, accompanied by some delightful cover (pa amb tomàquet, chorizo, cheese, pork, hamburger or whatever you can think ) by between 2 and 7 € ..
Buenas Migas: Get a good toasted focaccia topped with cheese, meat or vegetables in this indoor and outdoor café and do not spend a lot more than 5 €. It is a great place to fill up quickly and head to the nearby MACBA and CCCB to enjoy contemporary culture. -Plaça Bonsuccès 6, El Raval. From Monday to Wednesday and Sunday: 10am to 11pm, Thursday through Saturday until midnight-
Le Bagel Shop: For a snack emergency at Les Rambles, The Bagel Shop offers a wide range of rolls for less than 1 €. You can build your own sandwich at a time by between 3 and 6 €.
Pizzeria La Gavina: One of the most legendary pizzerias at Gracia quarter, always full and with good prices. -c/ Ros de Olano 17, Barcelona, 08012 .
Nou Candanchu: Located also at Gracia quarter, Nou Candanchu offers Catalan dishes for between 6 and 11 €. -Plaça Rius i Taulet 9, Barcelona, 08012-
But what's a good new for Backpackers in Barcelona is that Barcelona restaurants also keep offering traditional dishes. And as well as other big cities, Barcelona is full of pizzerias, pasta & salads restaurants where to eat a good price. And of course, Tapas!
During your stay in Barcelona, you will find from cheaper options (for under 10 €) to 100 € per head in a fashionable restaurants, which are probably not the best option for those who stay at Barcelona Cheap Hostels.
When searching for a somewhere to eat, you'd better explore the Gothic Quarter and El Raval, avoiding Las Ramblas restaurants, often expensive and offering poor menues. We suggest also the Gràcia quarter, where you'll find a wide range of reasonably priced establishments.Generally, the most expensive restaurants are in the Eixample.
Keep in mind that many restaurants are closed on Monday and many close for one to two weeks in August, when temperatures become unbearable. Remember also that most places close between lunch and dinner (16-20 hours). Normally restaurants open from 13.00 to 15.30 for lunch and 20.30 to 22.30 for dinner.
Some ideas for Backpackers during their stay at Barcelona Cheap Hostels:
At lunchtime, the most important meal of the day, you can find a very affordable "menu del dia" from 9€, even in a restaurant whose menu is more expensive. A typical menu includes two meals and drinks, so fill up at noon is the best way to eat well without being in that pocket.
If your budget is more fair, you can forget about the restaurants and go directly to markets. The Mercat de la Boqueria on the Ramblas, is a favorite of backpackers in Barcelona.
Restaurant Les Quinze Nits: Located at the Plaça Reial and opened for dinner or lunch, this popular restaurant does not accept reservations, but the patience of waiting is rewarded. The food is surprisingly cheap and good, mainly regional dishes. There are some strict turns for lunch an dinner so do not expect a long meal time. You'll feel in a good restaurant without spending more than € 13 for a starter.
Xampaneria and the Xampanyet: The Xampanyeria, located in the fashionable Born, and the Xampanyet at La Ribera, are always full. You'll find yourself between hordes of tourists and locals by ordering a bottle of champagne, accompanied by some delightful cover (pa amb tomàquet, chorizo, cheese, pork, hamburger or whatever you can think ) by between 2 and 7 € ..
Buenas Migas: Get a good toasted focaccia topped with cheese, meat or vegetables in this indoor and outdoor café and do not spend a lot more than 5 €. It is a great place to fill up quickly and head to the nearby MACBA and CCCB to enjoy contemporary culture. -Plaça Bonsuccès 6, El Raval. From Monday to Wednesday and Sunday: 10am to 11pm, Thursday through Saturday until midnight-
Le Bagel Shop: For a snack emergency at Les Rambles, The Bagel Shop offers a wide range of rolls for less than 1 €. You can build your own sandwich at a time by between 3 and 6 €.
Pizzeria La Gavina: One of the most legendary pizzerias at Gracia quarter, always full and with good prices. -c/ Ros de Olano 17, Barcelona, 08012 .
Nou Candanchu: Located also at Gracia quarter, Nou Candanchu offers Catalan dishes for between 6 and 11 €. -Plaça Rius i Taulet 9, Barcelona, 08012-
