5 editor picks in El Born, Barcelona.
5 spanish spots in El Born, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of El Born's food · All spanish in Barcelona.
Bar del Pla in Barcelona's Born is the locals' counter on Montcada that draws the chef trade for the modernised tapas and natural-wine. Priced at €€.
OrderThe beef carpaccio with truffle and the slow-cooked Iberico cheeks.
TipOpen daily lunch and dinner; book the bar over the back room. Walk-up after 22:30 is the easier slot.
Montiel in Barcelona's Born is a small-room tasting kitchen with Nabil Benhammou in the kitchen and Marcos Eiras in the dining room: a market-led menu.
OrderThe market-led tasting; ask for the wine pairing.
TipClosed Mon-Tue. Book two weeks ahead for a Friday or Saturday seat; the Wednesday turn is the easier walk-up.
7 Portes in Barcelona's Born has run since 1836: arched rooms, brass plaques on regulars' tables, a paella for each day of the week. Priced at €€€.
OrderThe Thursday paella Parellada and the crema catalana to finish.
TipLunch is easier than dinner; the noon paella is held on the menu every day of the week.
Bormuth in Barcelona's Born is the marble-counter tapas-and-vermouth room on Placa Comercial by Mercat del Born: classic patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas.
OrderThe patatas bravas and the tortilla espanola, with a vermouth on tap.
TipOpen daily lunch and dinner. Walk-in only; aim for 13:00 or 19:30 for a counter seat.
Elsa y Fred in Barcelona's Born is the neighbourhood bistro on Rec Comtal that runs Catalan tapas with a vermouth list and a weekend brunch carte.
OrderThe buey tartare and a glass of the house vermouth.
TipThe brunch service runs Sat-Sun 11:00-16:00; the weekday menu del dia is the lunchtime deal.
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