Frequently voted as the best rice dish in Barceloneta. We use a broth made from dozens of varieties of small rock fish (morralla) and cook the rice until it is perfectly tender but still firm. Served in a large ceramic pot with a whole Mediterranean rock lobster. It's an explosion of oceanic flavor.
Tips from diners
Make sure you order this at least 30 minutes in advance. It's worth the wait. The broth is so intense you'll want to finish it all with bread.
We take the best of the day's auction: typically large prawns, razor clams, mussels, squid, and a whole market fish. It's all grilled with just a touch of extra virgin olive oil and sea salt. It's simple, honest, and high-impact.
Tips from diners
Best shared between two people. Everything is remarkably fresh — you can taste the sea in every bite. The razor clams are a highlight.
A Barceloneta classic. An assortment of small white fish, baby squid, and prawns, lightly dusted in flour and fried at high heat until crispy. It's served with a wedge of fresh lemon and is the ultimate neighborhood snack.
Tips from diners
Eat them whole! They are so small and crispy you don't even need to worry about the bones. Great with a cold beer.
A traditional dish that highlights the 'Muntanya i Mar' (Sea and Mountain) philosophy. Fresh local squid is sautéed with seasonal wild mushrooms, green garlic, and a splash of white wine. It's earthy, saline, and very comforting.
Tips from diners
The combination of squid and mushrooms is a very traditional Catalan thing and they do it perfectly here. The sauce is great for dipping bread.
While we are a seafood specialist, our ham is world-class. Hand-cut to order and served with traditional 'bread of glass' rubbed with ripe heart-of-tomato and drizzled with premium arbequina oil.
Tips from diners
A perfect way to start your meal while you wait for the rice. The fat on the ham is incredibly sweet.
Can Ros has been a staple of the seafaring Barceloneta neighborhood for decades. It is unique for its balance of fresh, market-sourced seafood and premium cured meats. The atmosphere is that of a grand neighborhood dining room, where families gather for Sunday rice dishes and tourists discover the true soul of the maritime district. It's a bastion of traditional Catalan hospitality.
Sunday lunch is an event here. If you want a table, you MUST book at least a week in advance. Locals bring their entire families for the rice.
The decor is old-school and traditional. It's not fancy, but it's very authentic. Sit near the window if possible to soak up the Barceloneta street life.
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