Best Anchovies Dishes in Barcelona
4 restaurants compared
Price range: €4.50 – €12.00
Avg recommendation: 92%
Top 4 Anchovies Dishes in Barcelona (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 4 restaurants:
- Cantabrian Anchovies on the spot at Morro Fi — score 94/100, €12.00 (Eixample)
- Bread with Tomato and Cantabrian Anchovies at Paco Meralgo — score 93/100, €12.00 (Eixample)
- Catalan Salad with Xató Sauce at Tapeo Born — score 91/100, €11.50 (El Born)
- Stuffed Gordal Olives at Morro Fi — score 91/100, €4.50 (Eixample)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Anchovies Dishes
#1Score 94/100
Cantabrian Anchovies on the spot
Morro FiEixample·$
€12.00
Premium hand-cleaned anchovies served with a dash of black pepper.
Tip: These are not your supermarket anchovies. They are massive and melt in your mouth. Best paired with the house white vermouth if you prefer it drier.
#2Score 93/100
Bread with Tomato and Cantabrian Anchovies
Paco MeralgoEixample·$$
€12.00
The quintessential Catalan starter using the highest quality ingredients.
Tip: The anchovies are massive and cleaned perfectly. This is the gold standard for Pan con Tomate in Barcelona.
#3Score 91/100
Catalan Salad with Xató Sauce
Tapeo BornEl Born·$$
€11.50
Fresh seasonal greens with a traditional nut and pepper dressing.
Tip: The sauce is very thick and savory, almost like a pesto but with more earthy, smoky notes.
#4Score 91/100
Stuffed Gordal Olives
Morro FiEixample·$
€4.50
Large, meaty olives stuffed with anchovies and pepper.
Tip: One order usually comes with three large olives. They are a meal in themselves because of the stuffing.