Best Duck in Barcelona
5 restaurants compared
Price range: €14.50 – €95.00
Avg recommendation: 94%
Top 5 Duck in Barcelona (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 5 restaurants:
- Via Veneto — score 99/100, €95.00 (Eixample (Sant Gervasi border))
- Mosquito — score 95/100, €14.50 (El Born)
- Guzzo — score 94/100, €22.50 (El Born)
- Direkte Boqueria — score 93/100, €24.50 (Gothic Quarter)
- Els Quatre Gats — score 88/100, €24.00 (Gothic Quarter)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 5 Restaurants Compared
#1Score 99/100
Via Veneto
Eixample (Sant Gervasi border)·$$$$
Canard à la Presse (Pressed Duck)
€95.00
A legendary, extremely rare French preparation performed at your table.
Tip: You must order this in advance when you book. Getting to watch the silver press in action is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It's incredibly rich and theatrical.
#2Score 95/100
Mosquito
El Born·$
Crispy Roast Duck
€14.50
Traditionally roasted duck with five-spice seasoning and crispy skin.
Tip: The portion is good for two people to share along with a few dumpling orders. The skin is remarkably crispy.
#3Score 94/100
Guzzo
El Born·$$
Artisan Duck Magret with Red Fruit reduction
€22.50
Technical, high-quality duck breast cooked until perfectly pink.
Tip: The duck is remarkably high quality for a bar/bistro. The red fruit sauce is not too sweet. One of the best main dishes in the Born.
#4Score 93/100
Direkte Boqueria
Gothic Quarter·$$$
Roasted Duck with Hoisin and Catalan Hazelnuts
€24.50
A refined version of the classic Cantonese duck.
Tip: The hazelnuts are a great touch. It bridges the gap between Asian and Catalan flavors perfectly. A must for meat eaters.
#5Score 88/100
Els Quatre Gats
Gothic Quarter·$$
Duck Confit with Fruit Compote
€24.00
Slow-cooked duck leg served with seasonal fruit conserve.
Tip: It's a very satisfying and rich dish. Pairs perfectly with a glass of local Red Catalan wine.