Category: Barcelona Food & Drink

Few Barcelona foods are quite as legendary as calçots. Not only are these unique, seasonal veggies indisputably delicious, but they’re also a symbol of Catalan culture and have inspired the tradition of calçotadas, a type of calçot-themed BBQ. I’ve mentioned calçots a few times on my Barcelona food tours, but...

Aside from paella, tapas might just be Spain’s most iconic export. These pint-sized snacking plates are the focal point of my Barcelona food walks, and feasting on some meat, seafood, or veggie-based tapas is an unmissable cultural experience.  Tapas were traditionally served as accompaniments to drinks, a tradition which is...

If you’re a lover of sparkling wines, stopping by some cava bars in Barcelona is a must. Catalonia’s answer to champagne is always a massive hit on my Barcelona food excursions, and there’s nothing quite like the sound of bottles popping, bubbles fizzing in chilled glasses, and bustling bars. Cava...

Barcelona is truly an international city that simultaneously embraces Spanish and Catalan cuisine, as well as modern trends and dietary preferences. This translates into Barcelona having one of the most vibrant vegan dining scenes in Western Europe. From Spanish flavors to authentic Catalan cuisine to Mediterranean ingredients and dishes, you’ll...

Barcelona is known for its vibrant food scene, and breakfast is no exception. The city offers a relaxed, laid-back breakfast culture where locals and visitors alike take their time to savor the first meal of the day. Whether you’re grabbing a quick pastry and café con leche at a bustling...

Barcelona has a vibrant street food scene that offers a delicious mix of traditional Catalan dishes, Spanish classics, and international flavors. The city is filled with tapas bars, markets, and beloved establishments that serve as a perfect preview to all the wonderful things you’ll taste on a Barcelona food tour....

Is there any experience as quintessentially Spanish as sipping on the finest sangria Barcelona has to offer in the sunshine? While I spend quite a lot of time on my food excursions in Barcelona discussing all the city’s culinary classics, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t equally as...

Jamón Ibérico offers a quintessential taste of Spain. To the point that one could argue that no food trip to Barcelona is complete without at least a few Jamón Ibérico experiences. Luckily, the capital of Catalonia is filled with restaurants, tapas bars, restaurants, and other culinary institutions offering it on...