Best Olives in Barcelona
5 restaurants compared
Price range: €4.50 – €220.00
Avg recommendation: 96%
Top 5 Olives in Barcelona (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 5 restaurants:
- Enigma — score 99/100, €220.00 (Eixample)
- Monk — score 98/100, €4.50 (El Born)
- Dr. Stravinsky — score 98/100, €4.50 (El Born)
- Bobby's Free — score 94/100, €4.50 (Eixample)
- Morro Fi — score 91/100, €4.50 (Eixample)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
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#1Score 99/100
Enigma
Eixample·$$$$
Spherical Olives (Tribute to El Bulli)
€220.00
The bite that changed gastronomy: liquid olives made with calcium chloride and alginate.
Tip: Even if you've had it elsewhere, having it here at Enigma is special. It's the purest form of the technique that started the modern food revolution.
#2Score 98/100
Monk
El Born·$$$
Umami-Infused Mediterranean Olives
€4.50
Large Gordal olives marinated in a house-made miso and botanical essence.
Tip: The miso really adds a great depth that you don't get in a regular olive. An absolute mandatory order for the start of your experience.
#3Score 98/100
Dr. Stravinsky
El Born·$$
Smoked Mediterranean Olives
€4.50
Large Gordal olives infused with heritage oak smoke and local botanicals.
Tip: The smoky flavor is incredible and linger on the palate. A mandatory order to pair with any of their spirit-forward cocktails.
#4Score 94/100
Bobby's Free
Eixample·$$
Spicy Mediterranean Olives with Botanical Gin
€4.50
Large Gordal olives marinated in a house-made botanical infusion.
Tip: The gin infusion is a very clever touch that matches their cocktail list. A very fresh way to wake up the palate.
#5Score 91/100
Morro Fi
Eixample·$
Stuffed Gordal Olives
€4.50
Large, meaty olives stuffed with anchovies and pepper.
Tip: One order usually comes with three large olives. They are a meal in themselves because of the stuffing.