This health-food store sells a wide range of organic produce, vitamins and alternative health…read moreproducts, vegetarian products (eg soya), items for special diets (eg gluten-free) and dietary supplements for exercise regimes (though I've never seen anyone with a body-builder's physique there!). Friendly and knowledgeable staff, though service can be a little slow.

Organic food oasis…read more If you are burned out on paella or fideuá, this place offers familiar organic brand and composition of ingredients that will abate you afflictions, or gastrointestinal distress. We got things to make a simple meal of pasta and salad. It is worth the cab ride to shop this boutique, and end the night not bloated, and sleep well. Tomorrow, bring in the paella.

A kicked-up farmers market with several rows of vendors selling produce, tapas, fish, cocktails,…read morecoffee, and specialty products. The market's natural perimeter is dotted with sit-down cafes if you prefer to have table service. Organized, good variety, good atmosphere. It is rare when a market that sells a lot of fish, does not reek of fish from a block away, so it is a very clean market and we saw evidence of constant clean-up. Delicious and impressive spot to grab a few little bites to eat your way through the market, or to bring back with a bottle of wine for your hotel picnic when you're hungry but your tired tourist bod can't bear a full service din din.

Visiting this market is one of the best ways to experience Barcelona's food culture. Just off La…read moreRambla, this historic market is filled with colorful stalls selling fresh fruit, seafood, cured meats, cheeses, pastries, spices, chocolates, and local specialties. The atmosphere is lively and the energetic. We really enjoyed wandering through the market and sampling different foods while watching the local vendors at work. There are also several small restaurants and counter-style eateries where you can enjoy freshly prepared seafood, tapas, and traditional Catalan dishes. If you want a quieter experience, it's worth arriving earlier in the day before the crowds build up.

We rather visit local Markets and enjoy shopping like the locals when we travel. And this market…read moredoesn't let you down. Not only can you buy fresh produce and meats but if you get hungry or just want a cold one, well you are in for a treat.

Food was good with a variety of dishes, service was friendly, nice outdoor seating arearead more

Gust Bo ('good taste' in Catalan) is a wonderful, small chain of greengrocers, offering a dizzying…read morearray of fruit and vegetables, dedicated to ensuring you get your five portions a day. They supply hotels and restaurants as well as the public through their 3 shops (Vilanova, Castelldefels and Sitges), and they have a delivery service. (The Vilanova store is larger with a much better range than the other two stores.) It's unmissable with its chirpy flourescent orange, green and purple fascia. Prices are a little higher than the market, but their range is much larger - great for exotic fruit and different types of fresh mushrooms. They also have a limited range of preserved fruit and veg, and dried herbs and spices. The shops are open throughout the siesta. They have a wonderfully jolly and informative web-site, in Catalan, Spanish and English versions, with lots of photographs, vegetarian recipes, dietary information and details of what fruit and veg are available at any one time. And more of those bright colours!

Great, tiny little bulk food/organic/health food store. They don't have a lot, but they've got the…read moreessentials, and they're awesome! Check it out. Not too pricey

Has lots of great food, organic goat kefir, organic beef, organic kraut, to go meals free of seed…read moreoils. Keep this place alive, the best spot to get quality food all in one place!

Organic, freshly made orxata de trufa... check!…read more The BEST small batch leche merengada ice cream... check! Before you even fully walk into the store, stop for a glass of orxata and an ice cream. SO damn good. This Veritas is a bit larger than many and offers quite a nice variety of vegan/ vegetarian options. They also have a great selection of organic meats and fish, as well as some prepared foods. Like most organic markets, you pay for the quality of food, so while it's not cheap, it's not overpriced.

If you are looking for specialty health food items or raw food items like agave syrup, cashew…read morebutter, sunflower butter, garbanzo flour, gluten free flours, specialty oils--this place is great. For dry goods, it's great. Japanese staples? Got it, except for the smoked tuna flakes, which is kind of critical. They also have a pretty good selection of natural beauty and body products like shampoo, deoderant, skincare, and a small bit of makeup--household cleaners as well. In general for rare, hard to find dry goods I like it, but it's very expensive (28 euros for 750ml of maple syrup; 13 euros for a tiny jar of cashew butter, etc), and the produce is pretty hit or miss. Almost everything in the refrigerated section looked tired and old. For produce/vegetables/fruit I prefer Casa Ametller, and there is one not too terribly far away.

Absolutely clean, varied menu, and all you could possibly need for a healthy meal or two…read more We shopped for all of our favorites and found more than expected. Wonderful staff many of whom spoke English. A gem in the city!