Summer 2026 has brought over 104 new restaurant openings to Barcelona: Think burgers and vinyl, modern Filipino fare, a Mexican marisquería, New York-style pizza, several new taco joints, Japanese burgers paired with local wine, exciting vegan and vegetarian restaurants, Catalan cooking with an Indonesian twist, wine bars… and a whole lot more.
This is my full round-up of the best new restaurants in Barcelona this season, updated as the city keeps opening.
PS: I haven’t been to all of these obviously, ain’t nobody got time for that. I want this post to be informative and you can pick out the ones that sound interesting to you. I have visited all the ones with my photos, and below in My To Go-list I’ve added the spots that I’m prioritizing my visit to, they sound awesome! Are you missing a spot that should be on this list? Drop me a line!
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La Joyita is a Mexican marisquería which I find is an interesting and refreshing new addition to the food scene in Barcelona, specifically in Gràcia. Torrent de l’Olla 143. IG: @lajoyita_bcn.
Imahe won’t open until October but I am very excited, and I wanted to share it with you so you can keep your eyes on it. It’s a Modern Filipino Kitchen, and I’ve been missing this since years and years when Hawker 45 unfortunately closed. I have a hunch this will be very good. Follow them on IG: @imahe.bcn.
I am incredibly curious about new El Cuadrat, run by the El Rectangle team. It has opened in the space that used to be Varmuteo. It’s a no-reservations spot for natural wine and tapas, and they have a terrace. IG: @elcuadrat. C/ Vilamarí 3 (Sant Antoni).
Salut Bar is the new sister spot to Salut Bistró (read my review here), with a focus on tapas and wine. I love their big sister, and I will most definitely swing by here, too. C/ d’Enric Granados 58 (Example Esquerra). IG: @salutbarbcn.
I know very little about new Martin Pascal in Sants, but I’m intrigued. On their IG profile they say Despensa Salada & Cultura de Mesa, and I find that fascinating. C/ Vallespir 73 (Sants). IG: @martinpascalbcn.
Just next to the museum Palau Martorell there’s a newly opened café called Tarannà, and it looks both beautiful and enormous. This is definitely a spot I want to visit, after a spot in the museum (you get 10% discount in the café if you show your ticket!). Carrer Ample 13 (Gòtic). IG: @taranna_palaumartorell.
The somm at awesome Berbena has opened his own place called Piedra together with a partner, and it looks excellent. Carrer d’Amigo 33 (Sarrià-Sant Gervasi). IG: @piedrabcn.
Bodega Sagarra on C/ d’en Xuclà 9 (El Raval) has a charming 70s vibe to it, and they serve montaditos, tapas, and dishes to share. They also have a terrace. Behind it is successful Grup Confiteria, famed for catching the bar vibes very well. IG: @bodegasagarra.
The concept of new Sarau is interesting: a space that hosts different, changing chefs for a couple of weeks, and who prepare tasting menus for the guests. On their IG profile you can see who is the current chef. The price of the tasting menu is fixed: 85€. Carrer Tavern 11 (Sarrià-Sant Gervasi). IG: @saraubarcelona.
A new bar has opened in El Clot called Filoso, serving wine, dishes from the grill, and escabeches (a very specific combo!). Looks great! IG: @filoso.bar_ Carrer de la Nació, 30 (El Clot).
I can’t wait to try new Salvatge, a little tapas/tasting spot inside the Mercat de la Concepció in Eixample, just next to their market stand. I love these kind of spots. IG: @salvatge_.
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In the space that used to be Tickets and Teatro is now Osteria Condal, and opened its doors on July 23rd. Head chef is Paolo Casagrande (also famous for three Michelin stars at Lasarte). You can check the menu and prices here. Parallel 164 (Sant Antoni). IG: @osteriacondal.
A new wine bar has opened in Sants, called Bar Rebrots. A couple, Jaime and Elaine, left their day jobs to open a wine bar that also serves tapas. The wines are natural and organic. Carrer del Guadiana 29-31. IG: @vinsirebrots.
Pinot Gastrobar is a new wine bar on Enrique Granados (72, Eixample Esquerra). The food is inspired by the Mediterranean with some Asian influences. They also serve cocktails. IG: @pinotgastrobar.
Just next to La Fira there’s a cute new cafe and matcha house called Chasen Coffee. Their foam drinks look delish! Plaça d’Europa 1-3. IG: @chasencoffeebcn.
New Casa Clarete (not to be confused with Clarete, the wine bar in Putxet) looks like a nice no-frills kind of place, with a lunch menu on weekdays. They open already at 7h in the morning, until 17h in the afternoon. They’re located in Edifici Colom on Carrer del Portal de Santa Madrona, 10 (Raval). IG: @casaclarete.
Colorful Plant Shack, already open in London and Mallorca, has opened in Barcelona. It’s a smoothie and juice bar (they also serve bowls, wraps, and snacks) and you can find them on Carrer de Mallorca 308 (Eixample Esquerra). IG: @plantshack.
Happen to live in L’Hospitalet or close by? Then you’re in luck, because Animal Coffee has opened a shop there. You can buy lots of their coffees, and also have one to go if you wish (they keep different coffees rotation so you can try something new every time).
I passed by a new bakery on Diagonal the other day called Mapa Bread, open every day and where they’re using ancient grains and natural fermentation for their baked goods. They also serve coffee from Sip Coffeeroasters. Diagonal 368 (Eixample Dreta). IG: @mapa.bread.
Mecha Burgers does mash burgers with a Japanese twist and good ingredients (plus they serve interesting wines). They’re located on C/ Muntaner 233 (Eixample Esquerra). IG: @mecha.burgers.
Across the street from Palau de la Música there’s a new restaurant called La Oca Tapas. Think traditional tapas and cocktails, on Carrer de Sant Pere Més Alt, 18 (Born). IG: @laocatapas.
Cal Quiquet jumps on the trend of young chefs making traditional dishes with a new twist, and it looks very convincing! C/ Pujades 93 (Poblenou). IG: @calquiquet.
Museo del Café is a new museum showcasing the history of coffee and its culture, with one of the biggest collection of items related to coffee in the world: 2000 rare artifacts and a dedicated library with more than 1200 books. It’s all dedicated to the art, history, and evolution of coffee. What a great new addition to the city! Via Laietana 36 (close to Mercat de Santa Caterina). IG: @coffeemuseumbarcelona.
Kind Kitchen is a 100% plant based restaurant, with its roots in Portugal. The dishes are interesting, unusual, and very non-boring, and they have a lunch deal. Plaça Narcís Oller (Gràcia). IG: @kindkitchen.bcn.
A trip to Castelldefels now in summer is a good idea, and there is a great new reason to go: La Mar de Gamberra. It’s a sister restaurant to La Gamberra (Sant Boi, Castelldefels), and opens on August 6th. Pg. Marítim 198. IG: @lamardegamberra.
And should you find yourself in Sant Feliu de Llobregat there’s a nice-looking new brunch and açaí place called Cielé on C/ de la Rectoria 12. IG: @cielebrunch.
Paleolitic on C/ d’Hipòlit Lázaro 34 (Gràcia) is a new restaurant serving brunch, tapas, and meat from the grill. IG: @paleoliticbcn.
Spice n Brunch has a new little sister called A little Bud, where they serve brunch, lunch, and specialty coffee. Find them on C/ Pere IV 148 (Poblenou). IG: @a.littlebud.
Siam Brunch is a new Thai-inspired place serving brunch during the day and “after brunch” with cocktails in the evening. It’s just next to Thai Barcelona, on Diputació 271 (Eixample Dreta). IG: @siambrunch.
One of the most surprising new openings might just be Fast Eddie’s who’s opening a kiosk! It’s called Fred and they will be offering coffee, magazines, and collectible cards. Find them on C/ Nàpols 227 (Eixample Dreta). IG: @fred.kiosko.
New Vecina (next to Vereda) is now it’s in full swing! Well, kind of, it’s open only on weekends from 13h onwards, with drinks and little snacks to go, and some things for your home. It’s on Carrer de la Diputació 155 (Eixample Esquerra).
There is a new café in Poblenou called Juliathat looks interesting. They serve coffee from Dalston, and great-looking sweet and savoury pastries that they make themselves. Find it on Ramón Turró 85 (Poblenou). IG. @juliacafe.bcn.
Mash Bar is about to open soon, and from what I understand, due to its name, it’s closely linked to the famous Mash beer festival that takes place every autumn in Barcelona. There will be craft beer, natural wine, and Barcelona’s first pizzetta kitchen. IG: @mashbarbcn.
Hidden Coffee, one of Barcelona’s most famous roasters, has a new little beachside chiringuito in the Barceloneta, it’s called Hidden Oasis, it’s pretty cute. They’ve opened it together with the W hotel, on Passeig del Mare Nostrum 22. IG: @hiddencoffeeroasters.
Inside L’Illa, right by the entrance to FNAC (ground floor) there’s a new café called Gra Origen. It’s a collab between Cafe de Finca (a local roaster) and Jordi Morera, a famed baker. There’s specialty coffee and brioche (looks fantastic, a seasonal one has peaches and apricots from Lleida). IG: @gra_origen.
