Best Scallops in Barcelona
3 restaurants compared
Price range: €16.50 – €35.50
Avg recommendation: 95%
Top 3 Scallops in Barcelona (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 3 restaurants:
- Angle — score 97/100, €35.50 (Eixample)
- Carballeira — score 94/100, €18.50 (Barceloneta)
- Direkte Boqueria — score 94/100, €16.50 (Gothic Quarter)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Restaurants Compared
#1Score 97/100
Angle
Eixample·$$$
Roasted Mediterranean Scallops with Cauliflower Silk
€35.50
Premium local scallops with a multi-textural study of cauliflower.
Tip: Very delicate. The different textures of the cauliflower really elevate the sweet scallops. A great way to start before moving on to the heavier meat dishes.
#2Score 94/100
Carballeira
Barceloneta·$$$
Zamburiñas (Small Scallops) with Onion
€18.50
Delicate Atlantic scallops baked with a sweet onion reduction.
Tip: A perfect starter. The sweetness of the onions really highlights the flavor of the scallops.
#3Score 94/100
Direkte Boqueria
Gothic Quarter·$$$
Grilled Scallops with Cauliflower Puree and Cocoa
€16.50
Plump Japanese scallops with earthy, chocolatey notes.
Tip: The cocoa sounds weird but it works amazingly well with the sweetness of the scallop. One of their most consistent and popular dishes.