The 5 best Italian restaurants to try in Barcelona /

Looking for delicious Italian cuisine in the Catalan capital? Well, look no further! Barcelona is the perfect city for you if you want to enjoy delicious pasta and pizza. We’re sure you won’t be disappointed. So, without further ado, here’s our guide to the best Italian restaurants in Barcelona. Let us introduce you to our top favorite recommendations in the city.

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At the top of our list of recommendations is Benzina. Located in Sant Antoni, this contemporary Italian neighborhood restaurant serves fine Italian cuisine and an extensive list of creative cocktails to match. Our personal favorite dish would have to be the braised oxtail cannelloni served with a delicious taleggio béchamel sauce, candied artichokes and mint. It’s just great. Another shoutout must go to Benzina’s dessert menu too! With 5 innovative sweet creations, you’re sure to find something divine to sink your teeth into. The rose cake with, for example, rhubarb, sour cherries and lime foam is the perfect ending to any meal!

Address: Passatge de Père Calders, 6, 08015

Restaurant Italiano Rossini

Located on the bustling Placa Reial is Restaurante Italiano Rossini. This place serves everything from high quality rice dishes, fresh pasta dishes, grilled meats and the fish of the day, to homemade desserts and even tapas! Rossini boasts some of the tastiest Italian food in the Gothic Quarter, while maintaining a certain Mediterranean flair. There is a huge open terrace at the front and three floors of an authentically decorated trattoria style interior for you to enjoy. The setting here is absolutely beautiful, surrounded by numerous cocktail bars, restaurants and live music performers.

Address: Plein Real, 13, 08002

Bacaro

Just a 1 minute walk from Mercat de la Boqueria you will find the fantastic Bacaro. The surroundings are beautiful; a cozy and welcoming space with warm mood lighting. Specializing in authentic Venetian cuisine with a modern twist, this restaurant is well worth a visit. Their menu is not long, instead emphasizing quality over quantity. Everything here is fresh and homemade. Simplicity with a touch of innovation, that’s what we like! Be sure to enjoy their Italian wines on offer as well. You will certainly not be short of options in that regard.

Address: Carrer de Jerusalem, 6, 08001

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Next on our list is Parking Pizza, a trendy spot that is always packed with pizza lovers from all over the city. This restaurant has three locations; in Eixample, Gracia and at the flagship restaurant on Carrer de Londres (not far from the Sagrada Familia). This restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a really delicious pizza. There are 13 pizzas to choose from and some pretty special entrees, including burrata and a nice caesar salad. The setting is tough and industrial, with concrete walls, large wooden benches and open dining tables. No wonder it’s such a hit!

Address: Ptge. Marimon, 5, C/ London, 98, pp. Sant Joan, 56

Il Mercante di Venezia

Last but not least, Il Mercante di Venezia is an Italian restaurant located in the heart of Barcelona, ​​​​​​specifically in the Gothic Quarter. This restaurant offers a range of traditional Italian dishes such as homemade pasta, risotto and fresh seafood. Some of the standout dishes on the menu include the black squid ink spaghetti with prawns and cherry tomatoes, the grilled octopus with potatoes and cherry tomatoes, and the homemade ravioli filled with burrata cheese and black truffle – our personal favourite.

Il Mercante di Venezia has an extensive wine list, with both Italian and Spanish wines to complement the meal. The restaurant has a cozy and intimate atmosphere, with low lighting and soft music, making it an ideal place for a romantic dinner or a special occasion.

Address: Carrer de Josep Anselm Clavé, 11, 08002

So there you have it! Our guide to the best Italian restaurants in Barcelona. From Benzina to Parking Pizza, there’s something for everyone on this list. We hope you feel inspired to try some of the best food the Catalan capital has to offer!

Sandra Roig is marketing director at AB Apartment Barcelona. AB Apartment Barcelona is an apartment rental company that offers more than a thousand short and long term apartments all over Barcelona.

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