Best Anchovy Dishes in Barcelona
17 restaurants compared
Top 5 Anchovy Dishes in Barcelona (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 17 restaurants:
- Cantabrian Anchovies in Vinegar (Boquerones) at El Xampanyet — 99% recommended, €8.50 (El Born)
- The 'Modern Gilda' (Gildo) at Blai 9 — 99% recommended, €2.00 (Poble Sec)
- The Traditional 'Gilda' at Euskal Etxea — 99% recommended, €2.50 (El Born)
- Technical 'Gilda' with house-made infusion at Varmuteo — 99% recommended, €3.50 (Sant Antoni)
- Anchovies from L'Escala with Vinegar at La Bodegueta de Gràcia — 98% recommended, €10.50 (Gràcia)
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All 17 Anchovy Dishes
Cantabrian Anchovies in Vinegar (Boquerones)
El Xampanyet€8.50
Premium, hand-cleaned white anchovies with a sharp, refreshing garlic and herb marinade.
The 'Modern Gilda' (Gildo)
Blai 9€2.00
A refined version of the classic skewer with balsamic reduction and premium oils.
The Traditional 'Gilda'
Euskal Etxea€2.50
The quintessential Basque bite: a skewer of salty, spicy, and acidic hits.
Technical 'Gilda' with house-made infusion
Varmuteo€3.50
Our refined version of the Basque classic, using heritage piparras and salted anchovies.
Anchovies from L'Escala with Vinegar
La Bodegueta de Gràcia€10.50
Premium Mediterranean anchovies served in the traditional style.
Marinated Anchovies (Boquerones de la Llotja)
Bodega La Peninsular€8.50
White anchovies sourced from the local fish market and cured in-house.
The 'Ultimate' Gilda Platter
Las Vermudas€12.50
A selection of different Gildas using various fish and marinades.
Roasted Peppers ('Pebrot') with Salted Anchovies
El Pebrot i el Petit Cargol€12.50
Flame-roasted local peppers served with premium L'Escala anchovies.
The 'Stravinsky Gilda' with a Technical Twist
Dr. Stravinsky€3.50
Our version of the Basque classic, using house-cured botanicals.
Sourdough with Roasted Peppers and Anchovies
Bar Muy Buenas€11.00
Classic 'Escalivada' over high-quality local bread.
Anchovies from L'Escala with Vinegar and Herbs
Casa Alfonso€12.00
Premium Mediterranean anchovies served with a bright botanical touch.
Montadito with Anchovy and Roasted Pepper
Bodega Montferry€3.50
A simple but perfect snack on crusty bread.
Bread with Tomato and L'Escala Anchovies
Bar del Pla€12.00
The gold standard of the classic Catalan starter.
Artichoke with Yogurt and Anchovy
Quimet & Quimet€4.00
Preserved artichoke heart with a creamy and salty topping.
The Glug Gilda
Glug€4.50
An oversized, premium version of the classic pintxo.
Boquerones en Vinagre
Vermuteria del Tano€8.50
White anchovies marinated in vinegar and garlic.
Stuffed Gordal Olives with Anchovy
Vermuteria del Tano€4.00
Meaty green olives hand-stuffed with high-quality anchovies.