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The Best Date Night Spots in Barcelona
Discover the best date night restaurants in Barcelona with the help of top chefs and food writers.
Our guide lists the best romantic restaurants in Barcelona, where you can combine an intimate setting with a great culinary experience. Whether it's a first date or a milestone anniversary, our curated list of dining spots will provide options for every occasion. Featuring places such as Mediamanga, Lasarte, and Xemei, you're sure to find a setting that aligns with your idea of romance. And you can trust these recommendations as they come from World of Mouth experts such as David P. Leja, Bruna Amendola, and Peter Atzen. Keep reading to find the best venues for a great date night in Barcelona.
Mediamanga is a gastro-bar in Barcelona led by Chef Fran Agudo, offering a lively and eclectic atmosphere. Its open kitchen puts a fresh spin on classic Mediterranean recipes, giving you a glimpse of every step in the process. The welcoming vibe, good music, and dynamic setting make it a relaxed spot to enjoy local flavors in the heart of the city.
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Classic - Revisited Tapas Gastro Bar Perfect for sharing as a good Tapas bar, in this case, the atmosphere is quite eclectic Art Deco and modern with a big Bar and open kitchen. Chef Fran Agudo after 8 years working at TICKETS with Albert Adria is in charge of the best Tapas in town. Be sure to have a spot to try la Torrija for dessert.
Lasarte is a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Barcelona’s Monument Hotel, guided by chefs Martín Berasategui and Paolo Casagrande. It blends Basque traditions with modern techniques, placing a strong emphasis on seasonal ingredients and careful presentation. The warm, attentive setting creates an inviting space where guests can enjoy a thoughtfully crafted meal.
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For gastronomy lovers, a visit to this three Michelin-starred restaurant is a must. Paolo Casagrande's work in Lasarte leaves no one indifferent.
Xemei is an Italian restaurant in Barcelona inspired by the cuisine of the Veneto region, known for its natural wines and a laid-back, bohemian vibe. Tucked away in a calmer part of the city, it offers a comfortable spot to disconnect from the urban buzz. The straightforward menu and easygoing atmosphere create an inviting place to enjoy a relaxed meal.
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Italian restaurant, with special focus on the region of Venice, and natural wines.This was our first visit to Xemei, but we had visited Osteria Il Colombo (Xemei’s brother in Madrid) previously and had a fantastic meal. We loved the area where it’s located, a bit more calm and great to disconnect from the city a little bit. A part from that, we of course also enjoyed the meal, very casual, not overcomplicating things, just nice pasta and a nice wine menu.On this occasion we were several people and ordered the following:* Strozzapreti Cacio e Pepe.* Burrata and tomato salad.* Pappardelle with Ossobuco ragout.* Tiramisú.We especially loved the pastas, but generally speaking all dishes we had were very enjoyable. The strozzapreti had the perfect al dente bite, and on the other side, the ragu was packed with flavor and the pappardelle completely absorbs the sauce, just lovely!Together with the food we had Ageno 2016 from Le Coste.Definitely a place we recommend and will go back in the future.
Garage Bar is a relaxed natural wine spot in Barcelona's Sant Antoni neighborhood, with a wide selection of carefully picked bottles from across Spain and Europe. It also doubles as a wine shop, so you can take your favorite finds home. With a friendly vibe and helpful staff, it’s a welcoming place to try something new.
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Underground trendy nice natural wine barLocated in a peculiar area of the City, Garage Bar is featuring a large selection of natural wines, enticing proposals from the Italian host for your foodie soul. Don’t miss the Catalonia meet Japan style escalivada, ask for the post dessert chupito beyond ratafia liquor. The site is getting crowded fast, make sure to book your table.
Cocina Hermanos Torres in Barcelona stands out for its open kitchen design and modern approach to Spanish cuisine. Diners can watch the chefs at work while enjoying a carefully paced meal and attentive service. The space feels welcoming and highlights creativity in every detail.
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I think it’s fair to say that Cocina Hermanos Torres is a classic modern 3 Michelin star restaurant with everything that this entails. I think I have mentioned techniques and elaborated presentations more times in this piece than I have in my last 5 put together. It is however not just about techniques. The flavors are great as they should be and it’s all underpinned by great service. Lately, I have been annoyed when tasting menus last for +4 hours which is a very long time unless it’s +20 dishes. Here it was about 3 hours and not once did I think to myself “it's been a while since the last dish” which is exactly how it should be.
Suru Bar in Barcelona’s Eixample is a relaxed spot known for yakitori, offal, and a selection of natural wines from small producers. The intimate setting, with a counter and tables, creates a friendly atmosphere for enjoying their frequently changing menu. Their focus on using local, seasonal ingredients makes each visit feel fresh and genuine.
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Cool, modern tapas with the best ingredients and a great natural wine selection.An informal place to share dishes and great wines in a cool atmosphere, the 3 partners came from Gresca and opened this new place last December. At a table of 4, you can almost taste the whole menu. A great place to spend some time with good company.
Velissima is an Italian restaurant by Barcelona’s harbor that’s known for its lively atmosphere, especially on summer weekends. The space offers a seaside setting with music and performances that make for an entertaining evening. It’s a spot that invites you to relax, celebrate, and enjoy time with friends by the water.
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Cool Italian restaurant by the new port. A cool Italian restaurant surrounded by boats in the new harbour. Good food, dynamic atmosphere especially in the summer time. Party like feeling during the summer week-ends.
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