Best Shellfish in Barcelona
5 restaurants compared
Price range: €9.50 – €16.50
Avg recommendation: 94%
Top 5 Shellfish in Barcelona (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 5 restaurants:
- Vermuteria del Tano — score 96/100, €14.00 (Gràcia)
- Vinitus — score 94/100, €16.50 (Eixample)
- Paco Meralgo — score 94/100, €16.50 (Eixample)
- Teatro Kitchen & Bar — score 92/100, €9.50 (Poble Sec)
- Morro Fi — score 92/100, €14.50 (Eixample)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 5 Restaurants Compared
#1Score 96/100
Vermuteria del Tano
Gràcia·$
Berberechos (Cockles) in Brine
€14.00
High-quality tinned Galician cockles, a 'vermuteo' staple.
Tip: The quality of the tin is what matters here. Tano only buys the best. The liquid in the tin is as good as the seafood itself.
#2Score 94/100
Vinitus
Eixample·$$
Grilled Razor Clams (Navajas) with Garlic and Parsley
€16.50
Fresh from the counter, grilled simply with salsa verde.
Tip: You can see them on the ice at the bar before they cook them. They are always perfectly cleaned — no sand at all. A great example of the quality of the seafood here.
#3Score 94/100
Paco Meralgo
Eixample·$$
Grilled Razor Clams (Navajas)
€16.50
Flash-grilled razor clams with garlic and parsley.
Tip: Make sure they are cleaned well — at Paco Meralgo they always are. They should be just barely opaque, never rubbery.
#4Score 92/100
Teatro Kitchen & Bar
Poble Sec·$$$
Razor Clams with Citrus and Ginger
€9.50
Tender razor clams with a vibrant, zesty finish.
Tip: The ginger is fresh-grated — it adds a nice spicy kick that cuts through the oceanic flavor of the clam.
#5Score 92/100
Morro Fi
Eixample·$
Tinned Berberechos (Cockles) with Lemon
€14.50
High-end Galician tinned cockles in a light brine.
Tip: Drink the liquid from the tin! It's pure sea essence. Add a drop of the Morro Fi sauce for a kick.