If you’re in Barcelona learning Spanish, you’ll surely want to explore its gastronomy as well. And there’s no better way to do it than with a calçotada (if you don’t know what a calçotada is, check out our article Calçotadas: A Must Do Catalan Tradition).

Find below our personal list of recommendations on where to enjoy calçots in Barcelona, either by ordering them à la carte or by purchasing a calçotada menu (typically ranges ~€35 to €50 per person, and includes the famous pa amb tomàquet, around 20 grilled calçots with romesco sauce, a grilled meat platter or vegetarian option, dessert, and drink).

Put on a bib, get ready to get your hands dirty, and enjoy this Catalan tradition!

Where to Eat Calçots in Barcelona

Pasa Tapas

Located in Barceloneta, Pasa Tapas offers special calçotada menus with grilled calçots, grilled meat, and wine served in a porró (traditional Spanish wine drinking recipient). A vegetarian calçotada menu is also available.

Can Punyetes 

A classic Catalan cuisine restaurant with multiple locations in the city. Can Punyetes traditional calçotada menu is a great way to experience this local tradition.

El Pintor

Located in the Gothic Quarter, El Pintor serves fresh calçots in a rustic and cozy setting. It’s a great option if you want to try this specialty in the heart of Barcelona, with a vegan menu also available.

La Font de Prades

Situated in Poble Espanyol, La Font de Prades allows you to enjoy a calçotada while visiting one of Barcelona’s most emblematic sites. Additionally, the restaurant offers gluten-free options, as well as vegetarian, halal, and other special diet menus.

Where to Eat Calçots Outside of Barcelona

If you prefer a more rural experience, check out these restaurants near Barcelona

  • La Cucanya (Vilanova i la Geltrú): Enjoy calçots with a sea view.
  • Can Quetu (Sant Sadurní d’Anoia): Perfect for combining a calçotada with a visit to the region’s cava wineries.
  • Restaurant La Noguera(Vallromanes): Offers a calçotada (including a vegan menu) in a natural, rustic, and peaceful setting.

Try calçots and immerse yourself in local culture!