Best Shrimp in Barcelona

5 restaurants compared

Price range: €12.00 – €35.00

Avg recommendation: 96%

Top 5 Shrimp in Barcelona (Quick Answer)

Our editors' picks across 5 restaurants:

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#1Score 98/100

Eixample·$$$$

Grilled Carabineros (Scarlet Shrimps)

€35.00

Massive, deep-red Atlantic shrimps known for their intense flavor.

Tip: A true delicacy. The flavor in the heads is like a concentrated seafood bisque. It's expensive but absolutely worth it for a special occasion.

#2Score 97/100

Eixample·$$$$

Palamós Prawns (Daily Catch)

€32.00

World-class prawns treated with minimal technical intervention.

Tip: Suck the heads! In Alkimia, the heads are the star. The texture is like velvet.

#3Score 95/100

Eixample·$$$$

Red Shrimp with Textures of Sea Urchin

Highly technical seafood dish using the finest prawns from Palamós.

Tip: Each texture highlights a different facet of the shrimp's sugar content. Start with the raw piece to appreciate the pure product.

#4Score 95/100

Sant Antoni·$$

Roasted Prawns with Kimchi and Honey

€18.50

Tender Mediterranean prawns with a spicy, sweet technical glaze.

Tip: The prawns are very tender. The kimchi glaze is perfectly sweet and savory. A great example of the high-end technical side of their kitchen.

#5Score 93/100

Poble Sec·$$$

Red Shrimp from Palamós with Salt and Fire

€12.00

The finest local shrimp simply grilled to perfection.

Tip: Suck the heads! That's where all the concentrated shrimp flavor is. Use your hands, it's encouraged.