Where is the best tapas in Barcelona?

Based on diner recommendations, the best tapas in Barcelona is at Varmuteo (99% recommended). We compared 13 restaurants serving tapas.

How much does tapas cost in Barcelona?

Tapas prices in Barcelona range from €3.00 to €12.50 across 13 restaurants.

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Best Tapas in Barcelona

13 restaurants compared

Price range: €3.00 – €12.50

Avg recommendation: 94%

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)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 13 Restaurants Compared

#199% recommend

Varmuteo

Sant Antoni·$$

Technical 'Gilda' with house-made infusion

€3.50

Our refined version of the Basque classic, using heritage piparras and salted anchovies.

Tip: An absolute mandatory order. The flavor of the vermouth oil really elevates it. Best paired with their signature house vermouth on tap.

#299% recommend

SIPS

Eixample·$$$

Air-Baguette with 100% Iberian Ham

€6.50

An 'El Bulli' classic: a weightless, hollow baguette wrapped in premium jamón.

Tip: An absolute mandatory order. The technical skill involved is mind-blowing. It literally disappears in your mouth, leaving only the incredible ham flavor.

#398% recommend

SIPS

Eixample·$$$

Spherified Green Olives with Mediterranean Essence

€3.50

Explosive 'liquid' olives created using high-end molecular technique.

Tip: The flavor is 10 times more intense than a regular olive. It's the perfect light companion to any of their more complex cocktails.

#497% recommend

Teatro Kitchen & Bar

Poble Sec·$$$

Airy Baguette with Jamón Ibérico

€6.50

Crunchy, hollow bread wrapped in premium cured ham.

Tip: Eat it in one or two bites to get the full effect of the 'air' inside the bread.

#595% recommend

Teatro Kitchen & Bar

Poble Sec·$$$

Liquid Olives

€3.00

The legendary El Bulli technique brought to the Teatro stage.

Tip: If you never went to El Bulli or Tickets, this is your chance to try the most famous bite in modern culinary history.

#694% recommend

Quimet & Quimet

Poble Sec·$

Scallops with Caviar and Ginger

€5.00

Plump preserved scallops with a zesty finish.

Tip: The ginger is subtle but makes the whole dish feel very modern. Pair it with a dry cava.

#794% recommend

Xiringuito Escribà

Poblenou / Bogatell·$$$

Air Bread with Tomato and Iberian Ham

€12.50

A playful, light-as-air version of the classic Catalan starter.

Tip: It's a very clever take on Pan con Tomate. One order comes with 4-5 pieces. It's the perfect light start while you wait for the rice.

#893% recommend

Petit Comitè

Eixample·$$$

Grilled Sobrassada with Honey and Figs

€12.50

A sweet and savory spreadable chorizo from the Balearic Islands.

Tip: The fat, the honey, and the fruit... it's like a flavor bomb. One portion is great for 2-3 people to share as a starter.

#993% recommend

Quimet & Quimet

Poble Sec·$

Artichoke with Yogurt and Anchovy

€4.00

Preserved artichoke heart with a creamy and salty topping.

Tip: The yogurt helps cut through the oil of the artichoke and the salt of the anchovy. It's a very refreshing montadito.

#1092% recommend

Quimet & Quimet

Poble Sec·$

Smoked Leeks with Caviar and Red Pepper

€4.50

Tender preserved leeks topped with savory condiments.

Tip: The smoky flavor of the leeks is very intense. It's a great example of how good canned vegetables can be in Spain.

#1191% recommend

Quimet & Quimet

Poble Sec·$

Sturgeon with Caviar and Raspberry Jam

€5.50

An unusual but satisfying pairing of smoked fish and fruit.

Tip: Don't be scared by the raspberry jam — it works remarkably well with the smoky sturgeon.

#1291% recommend

Vermuteria Lou

Gràcia·$

Vermouth-marinated Olives

€4.00

A unique snack where the olives are infused with the bar's own bitters.

Tip: You can really taste the vermut in the olive. It's a very clever twist on a simple snack.

#1391% recommend

Vermuteria del Tano

Gràcia·$

Stuffed Gordal Olives with Anchovy

€4.00

Meaty green olives hand-stuffed with high-quality anchovies.

Tip: These are better than any olives you'll find in the grocery store. The anchovy inside is of very high quality.