Best Lobster Dishes in Barcelona
8 restaurants compared
Price range: €34.50 – €52.00
Avg recommendation: 96%
Top 5 Lobster Dishes in Barcelona (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 8 restaurants:
- Fettuccine with Mediterranean Lobster and Cherry Tomatoes at Mina — score 99/100, €34.50 (Sarrià-Sant Gervasi)
- Slow-Roasted Blue Lobster with technical Curry foam at Caelis — score 98/100, €45.50 (Eixample)
- Arroz con Bogavante (Lobster Rice) at Can Majó — score 98/100, €34.50 (Barceloneta)
- Lobster Salad with Vinaigrette and Coral at Via Veneto — score 97/100, €52.00 (Eixample (Sant Gervasi border))
- Mariscada Botafumeiro (Grand Seafood Platter) at Botafumeiro — score 96/100, (Gràcia)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 8 Lobster Dishes
#1Score 99/100
Fettuccine with Mediterranean Lobster and Cherry Tomatoes
MinaSarrià-Sant Gervasi·$$$
€34.50
Light, silky pasta featuring premium fresh-caught lobster.
Tip: An absolute mandatory order. The flavor of the lobster is so pure. The pasta is so light it doesn't feel heavy at all despite the portions.
#2Score 98/100
Slow-Roasted Blue Lobster with technical Curry foam
CaelisEixample·$$$
€45.50
Premium Mediterranean lobster with a light, aromatic Thai-inspired emulsion.
Tip: The curry foam is so light but the flavor is incredibly intense. The lobster is obviously top-tier quality. Best experienced with a bottle of dry white Burgundy.
#3Score 98/100
Arroz con Bogavante (Lobster Rice)
Can MajóBarceloneta·$$$
€34.50
The restaurant's most celebrated rice dish with whole blue lobster.
Tip: The blue lobster is the key. It's much sweeter than regular lobster. The rice has an incredible depth of flavor from the shells.
#4Score 97/100
Lobster Salad with Vinaigrette and Coral
Via VenetoEixample (Sant Gervasi border)·$$$$
€52.00
A refined, light starter featuring premium Mediterranean lobster.
Tip: The vinaigrette is incredible — it has a very deep, saline flavor from the coral. One of their most consistent and requested starters.
#5Score 96/100
Mariscada Botafumeiro (Grand Seafood Platter)
BotafumeiroGràcia·$$$$
A monumental tower of the freshest Galician and Mediterranean shellfish.
Tip: Make sure you have a large table as the platter takes up a lot of space. It's best shared between 4 or more people.
#6Score 95/100
Lobster Rice (Arroz con Bogavante)
BotafumeiroGràcia·$$$$
A rich, soupy rice dish packed with chunks of fresh lobster.
Tip: The portion is huge! Two people could easily satisfy themselves with just this dish and a simple salad.
#7Score 95/100
Lobster and Shrimp Red Curry
CDLC BarcelonaBarceloneta·$$$$
€42.50
A technical Thai-inspired curry with local Mediterranean seafood.
Tip: The lobster is cooked perfectly. It's quite spicy, so be prepared! A great example of the 'Pan-Asian' side of their menu.
#8Score 91/100
Zarzuela del Port (Port Fisherman's Stew)
7 PortesBarceloneta/Gothic·$$$
€38.00
A rich, festive seafood stew with a thick nut-based sauce.
Tip: The sauce is thick and savory. Make sure to have plenty of bread for dipping.