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Best Eel Dishes in Barcelona
5 restaurants compared
Price range: €9.50 – €14.50
Avg recommendation: 96%
Top 5 Eel Dishes in Barcelona (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 5 restaurants:
- Smoked Eel and Horseradish Coca at Varmuteo — 98% recommended, €14.50 (Sant Antoni)
- The 'Ultimate' Gilda Platter at Las Vermudas — 96% recommended, €12.50 (Gràcia)
- Caramelized Mille-feuille of Smoked Eel at Lasarte — 95% recommended, (Eixample)
- Grilled Unagi (Eel) Handroll at Ryoshi Barcelona — 95% recommended, €9.50 (Eixample)
- Smoked Eel with Green Apple at Teatro Kitchen & Bar — 94% recommended, €10.50 (Poble Sec)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 5 Eel Dishes
#198% recommend
Smoked Eel and Horseradish Coca
VarmuteoSant Antoni·$$
€14.50
A refined Catalan flatbread specialty with deep oily fish and spicy cream.
Tip: The eel is incredibly rich. The lime pearls are a brilliant modern touch that cuts through the fat. Perfect for sharing after a few rounds of vermouth.
#296% recommend
The 'Ultimate' Gilda Platter
Las VermudasGràcia·$
€12.50
A selection of different Gildas using various fish and marinades.
Tip: The one with the smoked eel and raspberry reduction is a revelation. Order it separately if you don't want the whole platter.
#395% recommend
Caramelized Mille-feuille of Smoked Eel
LasarteEixample·$$$$
Layers of eel, foie gras, and green apple.
Tip: This is the chef's most iconic dish. Do not skip the tasting menu that includes it.
#495% recommend
Grilled Unagi (Eel) Handroll
Ryoshi BarcelonaEixample·$$$
€9.50
Traditional freshwater eel grilled and wrapped in crispy nori.
Tip: The nori quality is excellent. It shatters when you bite into it. The eel is very smoky and rich.
#594% recommend
Smoked Eel with Green Apple
Teatro Kitchen & BarPoble Sec·$$$
€10.50
A refined combination of oily fish and tart fruit.
Tip: The smoke is more for the aroma than the taste — enjoy the smell as it arrives at your table.