Best Tapas in Barcelona
13 restaurants compared
Top 5 Tapas in Barcelona (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 13 restaurants:
- Varmuteo — 99% recommended, €3.50 (Sant Antoni)
- SIPS — 99% recommended, €6.50 (Eixample)
- SIPS — 98% recommended, €3.50 (Eixample)
- Teatro Kitchen & Bar — 97% recommended, €6.50 (Poble Sec)
- Teatro Kitchen & Bar — 95% recommended, €3.00 (Poble Sec)
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All 13 Restaurants Compared
Varmuteo
Technical 'Gilda' with house-made infusion
€3.50
Our refined version of the Basque classic, using heritage piparras and salted anchovies.
SIPS
Air-Baguette with 100% Iberian Ham
€6.50
An 'El Bulli' classic: a weightless, hollow baguette wrapped in premium jamón.
SIPS
Spherified Green Olives with Mediterranean Essence
€3.50
Explosive 'liquid' olives created using high-end molecular technique.
Teatro Kitchen & Bar
Airy Baguette with Jamón Ibérico
€6.50
Crunchy, hollow bread wrapped in premium cured ham.
Teatro Kitchen & Bar
Liquid Olives
€3.00
The legendary El Bulli technique brought to the Teatro stage.
Quimet & Quimet
Scallops with Caviar and Ginger
€5.00
Plump preserved scallops with a zesty finish.
Xiringuito Escribà
Air Bread with Tomato and Iberian Ham
€12.50
A playful, light-as-air version of the classic Catalan starter.
Petit Comitè
Grilled Sobrassada with Honey and Figs
€12.50
A sweet and savory spreadable chorizo from the Balearic Islands.
Quimet & Quimet
Artichoke with Yogurt and Anchovy
€4.00
Preserved artichoke heart with a creamy and salty topping.
Quimet & Quimet
Smoked Leeks with Caviar and Red Pepper
€4.50
Tender preserved leeks topped with savory condiments.
Quimet & Quimet
Sturgeon with Caviar and Raspberry Jam
€5.50
An unusual but satisfying pairing of smoked fish and fruit.
Vermuteria Lou
Vermouth-marinated Olives
€4.00
A unique snack where the olives are infused with the bar's own bitters.
Vermuteria del Tano
Stuffed Gordal Olives with Anchovy
€4.00
Meaty green olives hand-stuffed with high-quality anchovies.