Where is the best fish in Barcelona?

Based on diner recommendations, the best fish in Barcelona is at Vinitus (97% recommended). We compared 15 restaurants serving fish.

How much does fish cost in Barcelona?

Fish prices in Barcelona range from €10.50 to €65.00 across 15 restaurants.

All Dish Comparisons in Barcelona

Best Fish in Barcelona

15 restaurants compared

Price range: €10.50 – €65.00

Avg recommendation: 94%

Top 5 Fish in Barcelona (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 15 restaurants:

Vinitus — 97% recommended, €12.50 (Eixample)
Estimar — 97% recommended, €65.00 (Gothic Quarter (El Born))
Boca Grande — 96% recommended, €42.00 (Eixample)
Via Veneto — 96% recommended, €65.00 (Eixample (Sant Gervasi border))
Amaica — 95% recommended, €24.50 (Sant Gervasi)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 15 Restaurants Compared

#197% recommend

Vinitus

Eixample·$$

Cod with Honey Alioli (Bacallà amb Mel)

€12.50

Tender baked cod glazed with a sweet and savory garlic foam.

Tip: The honey alioli is the star here. It sounds unusual but it works perfectly with the saltiness of the fish.

#297% recommend

Estimar

Gothic Quarter (El Born)·$$$$

Whole Fried Scorpion Fish (Cap-Roig)

€65.00

Mediterranean scorpion fish fried whole in a technical style.

Tip: Eat the fins! They are literally like savory chips. The meat is very white and delicate. Great for sharing between two people.

#396% recommend

Boca Grande

Eixample·$$$$

Whole Wild Fish cooked on the Josper

€42.00

The daily catch from the display, cooked in a high-heat charcoal oven.

Tip: Check the display at the entrance to see the fish for yourself. The Turbo (Turbot) is excellent here because of the fat content.

#496% recommend

Via Veneto

Eixample (Sant Gervasi border)·$$$$

Wild Sole with Citric Butter and Palamós Prawns

€65.00

Large wild sole filleted at the table and served with world-class prawns.

Tip: The precision of the table-side filleting is amazing. The prawns are some of the best you'll ever have. A proper celebratory main course.

#595% recommend

Amaica

Sant Gervasi·$$$

Market Fish of the Day with technical emulsion

€24.50

Simply prepared fresh catch with a technical seasonal sauce.

Tip: Ask what the catch is! They don't mess around with the prep because the fish is so fresh. The pil-pil is remarkably smooth. Great for a lighter but satisfying main.

#694% recommend

Can Ros

Barceloneta·$$

Fried Small Market Fish (Morralla Frida)

€16.50

Crispy, golden-fried small fish directly from the local auction.

Tip: Eat them whole! They are so small and crispy you don't even need to worry about the bones. Great with a cold beer.

#794% recommend

Vivant

Eixample·$$

Market Fish 'Fish of the Day' with Seasonal Veg

€24.50

Simply prepared fresh catch from the morning's local auction.

Tip: Ask what the catch is! They don't mess around with the prep because the fish is so fresh. Great for a lighter but satisfying main.

#894% recommend

Berbena

Gràcia·$$

Mediterranean Fish of the Day with Green Sauce

€24.50

Wild-caught fish from the morning catch, served with seasonal herbs.

Tip: The fish is always cooked precisely to the second. Ask the chef what they found at the market — they are very happy to talk about their suppliers.

#993% recommend

Dos Palillos

Gothic Quarter·$$$$

Japanese-Style Charcoal Grilled Fish

€32.00

The daily catch from the market, grilled over white Binchotan charcoal.

Tip: The smokiness from the charcoal is very different from a regular grill. It's very clean and highlights the freshness of the fish.

#1093% recommend

Alkimia

Eixample·$$$$

Market Fish with Saffron and Fennel

€34.00

The morning's best catch poached gently in a fennel-infused oil.

Tip: The saffron flavor is very delicate. Ask for the waiter to explain where the fish came from — they know all their fishermen by name.

#1193% recommend

Suto

Sants·$$$$

Grilled Beryx (Alfonsino) with Seaweed Sauce

A rare, deep-sea fish prepared with traditional Japanese grilling techniques.

Tip: The skin is remarkably crispy. It's a great example of 'Yaki' technique where the inside remains perfectly juicy.

#1292% recommend

Ca La Montse

Barceloneta·$$

Fried Fish Platter (Fritura Variada)

€14.50

A rustic selection of whatever the best white fish and squid were at the market.

Tip: Perfect for a group. The fish is always fresh from the market that morning. It's remarkably non-greasy.

#1392% recommend

Xiringuito Escribà

Poblenou / Bogatell·$$$

Grilled Sardines with Sea Salt

€10.50

Simple, sea-fresh sardines grilled quickly over high heat.

Tip: Eat them with your hands! The skin is crispy and the meat is incredibly juicy. Order a cold bottle of white Penedès wine to go with them.

#1492% recommend

Veraz

Gothic/Sant Pere·$$$

Grilled Sea Bream with Winter Greens

€28.00

Perfectly fresh white fish with seasonal accompaniments.

Tip: The fish is timed perfectly — still juicy on the inside. Great for a healthy but substantial lunch.

#1590% recommend

Can Majó

Barceloneta·$$$

Fried Fish Platter (Fritura Malagueña Style)

€22.00

A crispy selection of the best small fish from the day's catch.

Tip: The batter is remarkably light and not oily at all. A great sharing starter while you wait for your main course.