Isabelle Kliger
Raised in Sweden and educated in the UK, Isabelle Kliger is a Barcelona-based freelance travel, food, and culture writer, with a particular passion for all things sustainable and local. Her work has been published in Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes, the LA Times, and National Geographic among others.
All Posts
The Best Restaurants In Barcelona
25 great restaurants, tapas bars, and beachside joints in the Catalan capital.
La Dama
La Dama inside the Gaudí-influenced Casa Sayrach is guaranteed to impress your future boss, lawyer, or in-laws. The French-Mediterranean dishes are incredible, too.
Colmado Wilmot
This Sarrià-Sant Gervasi tapas bar, deli, and grocery store does an unpretentious, no-fuss take on classic tapas.
Varmuteo
You're in Barcelona, you're going to vermutear, so do it at Varmuteo in Sant Antoni—and stick around for the excellent dinner.
Xerta
Lunch at this over-the-top seafood restaurant won’t bankrupt you—it’s one of the best deals in town.
Señora Dolores
Señora Dolores is a tapas and natural wine bar in Sant Antoni that does a modern take on that musty Manolo feel.
The Best Wine Bars In Barcelona
8 places to try vermut, cava, and natural vintages on tap, plus what you should eat while you drink them.
Bandini's
Bandini's is a wine bar in Sant Antoni that has a seasonal menu and a funky natural wine selection.
Bar Salvatge
Bar Salvatge is a wine bar in Gràcia where you should order a bottle and find a seat at the communal tables.
El Japonés Escondido
El Japonés Escondido is a Japanese restaurant on the Borne-Barceloneta border serving incredibly fresh fish in a fun atmosphere.
Caelis
Caelis in the Gothic Quarter serves a tasting menu of rich dishes perfect for a celebratory meal.
Fismuler
Fismuler is a hip spot in El Born serving everything from dorada tartare to some really good cheesecake.
Casa Maians
Casa Maians is a Catalan restaurant that's only open for lunch and serves freshly caught seafood.