The best paella bars in Barcelona!

Acrobats that prance about without any trousers; painstakingly prepared celebrity paella and a zealousness for football that under no circumstances ceases, the Catalan capital certainly has a lot to offer!

Barcelona is a pulsating city, which manages to combine London’s 24/7 party atmosphere with the laid-back “manana manana” attitude that Spain is renowned for, much to the delight of its visitors.

If you want to witness true Spanish culture in the most dynamic of settings then Barcelona is guaranteed not to disappoint. If you want to taste authentic Spanish paella using time-honoured recipes then the Catalan capital is the place to head to.

Being nestled against the Mediterranean, Barcelona is naturally home to hundreds of seafood restaurants serving fish and seafood that was fresh on the fisherman’s hook that day. Being one of Spain’s longest standing dishes, paella is sold in virtually every seafood restaurant in Barcelona, thus providing any discerning paella lover with a problem – which one should they go to.

If you are heading to this dynamic city some time soon with aspirations to tuck into a steaming and mouth-watering dish of paella, then you will appreciate being informed about three of the best paella bars in Barcelona.

El Cheriff, Carrer de Ginebra, Barcelona

Boasting a reputation of having the ‘best paella in Barcelona’ the quaint and atmospheric restaurant El Cheriff certainly has a lot to live up to.

Located in the city’s La Barcelonata area, this landmark restaurant never fails to attract a heady crowd of locals and visitors alike, many of whom are desperate to tuck into a tasty plate of paella.

The food is fresh, the quality is excellent, the prices are reasonable and the service is friendly, hence the unwavering popularity of this highly esteemed restaurant .

Can Ramonet, Carrer de la Maquinista, Barcelona

Asides serving legendary paella that is known throughout Barcelona and beyond part of Can Ramonet’s appeal is its location – in a 250 year-old building.

With a tranquil terrace and cosy dining areas, Can Ramonet is particularly appealing to those seeking a romantic meal in the most dreamy and atmospheric of settings.

Made with only the freshest of ingredients, Can Ramonet’s most famous and recommended dishes are its fish paella, Can Ramonet monkfish and its assortment of fried fish.

Les 7 Portes, La Barcelonata, Barcelona

Small, intimate and dating back to 1836, if your quest for the most perfect plate of paella in Barcelona comes with aspirations to be wined and dined in an intimate location, the Les 7 Portes certainly won’t disappoint.

The restaurant’s talented chefs make mixed and seafood paella at its most delectable and, according to Les 7 Portes’ history, Picasso and Federic Garcia Lorca used to eat paella here.