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Best Mackerel in Barcelona
3 restaurants compared
Price range: €9.50 – €16.50
Avg recommendation: 92%
Top 3 Mackerel in Barcelona (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 3 restaurants:
- Casa Xica — 93% recommended, €16.00 (Poble Sec)
- Contracorrent Bar — 92% recommended, €9.50 (Fort Pienc)
- Gresca — 92% recommended, €16.50 (Eixample)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Restaurants Compared
#193% recommend
Casa Xica
Poble Sec·$$
Grilled Mackerel with Kimchi and Wasabi Mayo
€16.00
Oily, smoky fish with a powerful fermented kick.
Tip: Mackerel is a humble fish but here it is treated like a star. The kimchi is very authentic and quite spicy.
#292% recommend
Contracorrent Bar
Fort Pienc·$$
House-made Pickled Mackerel
€9.50
Oily fish cured in a bright, botanical house vinegar.
Tip: The pickling is very delicate. It's one of their most popular cold tapas. Great with a glass of crisp white natural wine.
#392% recommend
Gresca
Eixample·$$$
Mackerel with Mustard and Baby Greens
€16.50
Oily fish treated with high technical skill and sharp acidity.
Tip: A great example of 'bistronomy'. They take a cheap fish and make it taste like a million dollars. The mustard sauce is fantastic.