VERY solid for those living in the area or for visitors that have a lengthy stay and a kitchen in…read moretheir rental or guest house. fresh produce and meat options, and very much more neighborhood feel than the Bouqueria. We only browsed and prices seemed reasonable and service seemed friendly and fast. Can't give that extra star for a bump to 5-star without having purchased anything yet.

A huge, sprawling indoor market crammed with fresh foods, prepared foods, and a few restaurants…read more Cheese, meat, produce, wine, fruit, vegetables, bread, it's difficult to think of anything to eat that cannot be found here. Not too bad in the morning but afternoons are crowded.

Very helpful and friendly staff, otherwise needs better inventory especially of local Cataluñan…read moreoptions and better knowledge base and training of barkeep/ sommelier. Was very hopeful after all the five star reviews and after being referred here by their wine shop across the street for local wine flights. Turns out they don't have flights, only do full glass pours (forget 7 or 9cl), and only 3 local wines open (a cava, a white, and a red). Cashier was very slow, detached, and seemed she preferred to be somewhere else. Some items are waaay past due date. This is a food tour tourist trap. Look elsewhere is you want real local fare.

One of our favorites from our trip to Barcelona. We got an order of bread with tomato, three…read morecheeses, and the jamon, all of which were contenders for best versions of that dish on our trip. The jamon was basically perfect, although a bit more expensive than we got at other places. They gave us a pretty good variety of cheeses, one of which was a very moldy blue that I absolutely loved. My wife also loved their wine and got some to take home.

We got lucky with a walk-in and sat at one of the tables in the front. The waiters here are very…read moreattentive and the restaurant is beautiful. We mainly came in here for cocktails and tried some tapas, but definitely will be back to try more food our next visit to Barcelona!

Five stars easy for this establishment. We made a reservation weeks in advance as we heard this…read moreestablishment was busy, but worth it. We decided to do a more upscale experience when my in-laws flew in to show them the food scene in Barcelona and this did not disappoint. We had a reservation for 8pm and arrived just beforehand. We were seated in the back of the cellar, which created an intimate yet unique experience. We were greeted by Max, who was kind and knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered drinks to start - which consisted of some old fashions and sangria's. Highly recommend! For appetizers, we ordered the duck salad and the octopus. Honestly, both were absolutely fabulous. The octopus was made to perfection and the duck was tender and delicious. We ordered some steaks - medium rare and the lambchops. All things were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this establishment when visiting Barcelona for a nice and romantic dinner.

We visited this covered open air market on our last day in Barcelona before boarding our cruise…read moreship. Our tour guide the previous day advised us to wait until around 10-1030 before arriving to ensure vendors were open. We heeded his advice and yet 1/3 of the stalls were either still setting up or had not yet arrived so be aware of this when visiting. The area has plenty of space for lots to walk and gather, though there isn't much space to sit down and eat. There are a plethora of food stalls, fresh juices, sweets, meats and more. We wandered up and down each aisle stopping when we saw something interesting. We tried pastries, olives, tacos, candies and flavored salts. This was a great spot to pick up gifts for people back home.

The famous Mercat La Boqueria! Came here to check it out…read moresince I didn't get the chance to go last time I was in Barcelona. Many of the stalls inside closed up already by the time I visited, ~5pm. There's a bunch of stalls selling pretty much the same things: seafood, fried seafood, jamon, fresh fruit, fruit juices, and empanadas. We ended up trying raw oysters, 10€ for 4 & chose half salted & half unsalted. I personally preferred the unsalted one though it was brinier. I heard great things about their fresh fruit juices. If I didn't already grab a couple sugary drinks before visiting, I would've totally try some!

Small italian restaurant with few tables and a lotta wine! We walked by and perused the menu, kids…read moreassented and in we went. It's tiny with a few tables, very intimate. Kinda wished it was just me and the wife ;) The bruschetta appetizer (and later the margherita pizza) were prepped in front of us by a lady working behind the counter in the open area next to seating. She chopped up a tomato, seasoned with olive oil and mint and put it on top and sent it out. It tasted amazing. Everything was fantastic in fact, fresh and on point. Service was great. Our Server was friendly, took his time with us and really made it a nice experience. I would highly recommend seeking Gallo Nero out if in the area. Totally worth it.

Small menu but great experience for a quick bite and cute tucked away/cellar like atmosphere!read more

Hunted down this incredible, locally owned and (mostly) locally sourced provider of terrific…read moreSpanish nuts! Imagine my delight too when I learned that renowned Barcelona bakery, Natcha, also uses their nuts! Roasted & packaged in house, if you appreciate really fresh and tasty nuts, this is your MUST GO TO store!

This is a very old spice, nuts, and dried fruit shop in Barcelona's El Born district from 1851…read more Each time I'm in Barcelona I stock up on some spices and in particular their Herbes de Provence blend is the best of anywhere to be found. Coming from San Francisco, you just can't find anything as flavorful or fragrant as their blend. I'm not talking about those sweat shop bottles you get in the supermarket either, fancy spice shops in the Bay Area just don't deliver either. There's a back room with saffron that is unparalleled and quite affordable all things considered. Typically I'll grab a stash of stuff to take back and some nuts and fruits to eat as snacks for my visit. Really this is a gem not to be missed and if I were local, it would be my go to for everyday spices. Being a visitor, makes it more special to bring back which I do every trip to Barcelona.

Papabubble is such a cute little shop to duck into while roaming around the city. My mom and I…read morestopped in after I saw that there was a location in Barcelona (they have shops in a number of major cities). I figured these little hard candies would make perfect souvenirs to take home to friends and family. The store itself is not very large at all. With about 10 or so customers in the store, it was a bit crowded, but after some of them finished their purchases and left, it was much easier to walk around and take our time perusing the different candy designs. I opted to get a large bag of fruit mix candy and a small bag of the Barcelona icon candy. The lady that was helping us was kind enough to let us sample a bunch of different flavors, and took the time to identify each of the Barcelona bag flavors since the bag itself didn't list them. Everyone who saw and tasted the candies back home loved them! They thought each piece was so unique and you could really taste each flavor distinctly. My personal favorite had to be the pineapple and the mango. With such a positive experience at the Barcelona Papabubble, I'll be sure to seek out locations in other major cities that I visit. Yes, these candies may be a little pricey, but the quality and unique images in each piece and the reactions you get from others are worth it.

I just got back from Barcelona and we went out of our way to visit this place because it was rated…read moreso high. As it turns out, this was one of the coolest places we visited. We got there after not knowing exactly where it was or when we would get there (not havning Google Maps internationally doesn't make it easy). The customer service was wonderful. They make their own hard candy and it has a very modern, hip feel to it. They have a couple displays set up in their front windows made out of candy that they change every couple weeks. When we went they had a display of dragons. I can see why this store is gaining popularity. I was very impressed with how happy they were to have us there. The artisan candies are very tasty and I almost feel bad eating them because they are so detailed and just cool. We were able to see them make a fresh batch of strawberry flavored candy. It was so cool to see the start to finish product and to be able to taste it, it was still so warm. It was our daughters first taste of candy and she couldn't get enough! Bottom line, this place is definitely worth the visit if you want to see something unconventional in Barcelona as opposed to all the typical tourist attractions. It's a small shop, but worth the visit, the prices are very reasonable especially with all the detail and care that goes into making these special candies.

If you are in Barcelona you gotta stop by here…read more The family was so nice and greeted me and gave me extra crotons On the house When you think sliced meat you think of Enrique Tomas Can't say how savory this place was. Nothing else in the world can top this. Just get the sample meat (buy it) you will Not regret it Money back guarantee

Jamón! When in España one simply cannot pass up jamón. Enrique Tomás is a reliable retailer for all…read moreyour jamón needs. They even have certain products already packaged for air travel and can pass through airport security. We typically buy a variety of things to take home and get a bocadito (jamón y queso sandwich) to enjoy while we walk the streets.

This little gift shop is in the Santa Catalina market and is a good place for tourists to try olive…read moreoils. They had some wonderful ladies who spoke great English and let us try a variety. And when you are tasting analyzing police oils for 4-8 euros which cost ex as much in the states it is hard not to feel like this is a decent gift for home.

Amazing selection of olive oils with so many wonderful characteristics and depths of flavour.read more

Spain is known for eating aged meats. I was recommended this location by my hotel staff, pricing is…read morereasonable and it's near my stay. Busy establishment but quick service, you get called by a number you grab when entering. I purchased goat cheese, Gouda cheese with cumin, cheese with olive oil and jamón to bring back home. Well packaged and delish.

We happened upon Basilica de Santa Maria Del Mar and purchased tickets to go to the top (I know…read morethis is now mixing reviews, but do this). From the top I saw this shop. As we wanted a dinner where we did not go out, I had to go here. After siesta, I returned to shop and the place was packed. The majority of the staff seemed to speak fluent English as I heard a few speaking with non-Spaniards. I conversed in Spanish and the woman that helped me explained a couple of items I was not familiar with and then helped me with an aged manchego, a truffle pecorino, Jamon Iberico and variation of butifarra with pepper on the outside as well as a nice cold bottle of cava. The butcher meat looked incredible with a number of sausages and cuts that I would have loved to have the chance to cook up. This won't be for everyone, some people don't want to deal with not eating out and I get it, but if you want to have a quiet meal that is easy, come get some cured meats and a nice cava. If you've rented a house, come get some great looking cuts and make yourself a meal you won't forget.