Best places: Down home cooking restaurants in Barcelona, Spain

Humble option with a rotating daily menu featuring breakfast & homemade local classics, plus coffee.

😐 The food wasn't that good, we got the paella (mixed seafood and meat). There was one lonely scallop, not much other seafood, and the chicken was extremely dry. Also there was no sausage or chorizo in the mixed paella, disappointing. We also got the grilled gigantic octopus tapa, which alone was abou...

Innovative dishes based on Catalan traditions & using local market produce, in a hip-rustic space.

Laid-back restaurant serving artisan pasta, sauces & empanadas, as well as desserts.

Trendy cafe with sidewalk tables for brunch options including pancakes & homemade lemonade.

👍👍 We came because of the reviews n we weren't disappointed. We knew it was going to be good as we noticed Spaniards as well, not only tourist. The 'menu of the day' looked tempting but we had 'a la carte' options. The pork ribs were amazing, as well as the 'Bravas' potatoes n the 'Pimientos del Padro...

Unpretentious Chinese classics like noodles & dumplings, plus magic tricks by the magician owner.

Bright, multi-level restaurant specializing in vegetarian takes on traditional Catalan cuisine.

👍👍 Great food, welcoming hosts and reasonable priced, well worth the 50m deter from the main road. Frequented by locals. Host understands English and will translate menu.

Low-lit traditional dining room with a raw fish counter, well known for its seafood tapas.

Buzzy, casual cantina with outdoor tables serving tacos, nachos & steaks, plus beer & margaritas.

Catalan home-style dishes in a down-to-earth setting with a bar & football team photos.

Market-sourced Catalan fare & seafood in a cozy venue with lunch & an extensive wine list.

Creative burgers, steaks & BBQ, plus craft beer & cocktails, in a cool spot with pale wood accents.

Arepas & other traditional Venezuelan eats are paired with cocktails at this casual counter serve.

👍👍 A cool spot away from crowded street, light music, simple place and menu but perfect cold beer on a hot day, and snack or meal of fries, eggs, and complementing topings. I don't have to wonder or ask if the kitchen is clean, if the fries are real or frozen, it s all right in front of me as I order...

👍👍 Portolés is a short walk from our hotel and we had a great dinner here. There is a blackboard menu in Spanish and a picture menu in English. There is only one waiter for the entire place but he is extremely good. He is very helpful, friendly, and efficient. I don’t know how he did it but every table...

Mediterranean dishes & tapas, plus Belgian-style steaks & mussels, in a contemporary space.

😠 We are huge fans of Bacoa, but we went last week a d we were very disappointed. We love the burgers but also their Rustic potatos. Bacoa is well known for their home made products. However, this time Ive asked for the rustic ones and sadly they served us just normal fries. When I asked to the staff,...

Cozy, traditional restaurant run by a South American family, serving classic Venezuelan dishes.