Enjoying Barcelona is like enjoying a good meal. Catalan gastronomy is one of the highlights of the culture of the region, which has a varied range of cuisine that is famed the world over. Bon appétit!

RESTAURANTS

The Catalan capital has gained a truly international profile thanks to its restaurants and highly acclaimed chefs. The choice of dining options is so wide that you will find it difficult to make a decision. Enter and discover a rich variety of cuisine to suit every taste.

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INDIGO RESTAURANT
Here's today's special recommendation. Bon appétit!

Barcelona and Its Markets
The aromas, colours, the bustle of the crowds and extremely fresh top-quality produce. A stroll through Barcelona’s markets is an unmissable experience in every sense of the word.

Barcelona and food shops
Traditional produce is sold at colmados, old-style grocer’s shops which have become a symbol of the city and fine food.

Barcelona on a plate
Barcelona's tastiest recipes… they'll make you mouth water!

Seasonal cuisine
The seasons pass with the pages of the calendar… as you whet your appetite. Discover the foods that match the seasons of the year.

History of Catalan cuisine
Seven hundred years of history count for a lot… and on the table too. Travel through time in the most flavoursome way.

The bestsellers

This winter in barcelona

Barcelona offers you very interesting options for every period of the year. Here are a few suggestions:

But there's much, much more. Make the most of the spring sunshine and take a stroll along Barcelona's beaches and through its parks. Discover the most important exhibitions and do a spot of shopping. And discover the seasonal cuisine, and see a dolphin, and experience nature with Gaudí… Do you need any more ideas?

Barcelona welcomes you to...

Global Sports Forum Barcelona. 8 - 10 March 2010
International conference to debate sport's which brought together more than 1,000 people from all parts of the world of sport.
Alimentaria. 23 – 26 March 2010
The most important International Food and Beverages Exhibition in Spain and one of the world’s leading events of this type.
SITC. 15 - 18 April 2010
International Tourism Show in Catalonia. The biggest range of travel options, services and ideas for your free time.
EIBTM. 30 November-2 December 2010
The leading event for the meetings and incentive industry.

Where to eat