What are the best olive dishes in Barcelona?

Based on diner recommendations, the best olive dish in Barcelona is at Varmuteo (99% recommended). We compared 12 restaurants serving olive dishes.

How much do olive dishes cost in Barcelona?

Olive dish prices in Barcelona range from €2.00 to €12.50 across 12 restaurants.

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Best Olive Dishes in Barcelona

12 restaurants compared

Price range: €2.00 – €12.50

Avg recommendation: 95%

Top 5 Olive Dishes in Barcelona (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 12 restaurants:

Technical 'Gilda' with house-made infusion at Varmuteo — 99% recommended, €3.50 (Sant Antoni)
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)
Spherified Green Olives with Mediterranean Essence at SIPS — 98% recommended, €3.50 (Eixample)
Umami-Infused Mediterranean Olives at Monk — 98% recommended, €4.50 (El Born)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 12 Olive Dishes

#199% recommend

Technical 'Gilda' with house-made infusion

Varmuteo

Sant Antoni·$$

€3.50

Our refined version of the Basque classic, using heritage piparras and salted anchovies.

Tip: An absolute mandatory order. The flavor of the vermouth oil really elevates it. Best paired with their signature house vermouth on tap.

#299% recommend

The 'Modern Gilda' (Gildo)

Blai 9

Poble Sec·$

€2.00

A refined version of the classic skewer with balsamic reduction and premium oils.

Tip: An absolute mandatory order. The flavor is far more complex than the standard Gildas you'll find elsewhere on the street. The balsamic adds a great subtle sweetness.

#399% recommend

The Traditional 'Gilda'

Euskal Etxea

El Born·$

€2.50

The quintessential Basque bite: a skewer of salty, spicy, and acidic hits.

Tip: An absolute mandatory order for every visitor. Don't be put off by the spice — it's mild and perfectly balanced by the salty anchovy. Best paired with a glass of Txakoli.

#498% recommend

Spherified Green Olives with Mediterranean Essence

SIPS

Eixample·$$$

€3.50

Explosive 'liquid' olives created using high-end molecular technique.

Tip: The flavor is 10 times more intense than a regular olive. It's the perfect light companion to any of their more complex cocktails.

#598% recommend

Umami-Infused Mediterranean Olives

Monk

El Born·$$$

€4.50

Large Gordal olives marinated in a house-made miso and botanical essence.

Tip: The miso really adds a great depth that you don't get in a regular olive. An absolute mandatory order for the start of your experience.

#696% recommend

The 'Ultimate' Gilda Platter

Las Vermudas

Gràcia·$

€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.

#796% recommend

The 'Stravinsky Gilda' with a Technical Twist

Dr. Stravinsky

El Born·$$

€3.50

Our version of the Basque classic, using house-cured botanicals.

Tip: The fermented oil really elevates it from a standard Gilda. A perfect, quick salt-kick to start your experience.

#895% recommend

Liquid Olives

Teatro Kitchen & Bar

Poble Sec·$$$

€3.00

The legendary El Bulli technique brought to the Teatro stage.

Tip: If you never went to El Bulli or Tickets, this is your chance to try the most famous bite in modern culinary history.

#992% recommend

The Glug Gilda

Glug

Eixample/Sant Antoni·$$

€4.50

An oversized, premium version of the classic pintxo.

Tip: The blue cheese in the olive is an Italian twist that really works with the salty anchovy. Order one per person as a mandatory start.

#1091% recommend

Vermouth-marinated Olives

Vermuteria Lou

Gràcia·$

€4.00

A unique snack where the olives are infused with the bar's own bitters.

Tip: You can really taste the vermut in the olive. It's a very clever twist on a simple snack.

#1191% recommend

Stuffed Gordal Olives

Morro Fi

Eixample·$

€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.

#1291% recommend

Stuffed Gordal Olives with Anchovy

Vermuteria del Tano

Gràcia·$

€4.00

Meaty green olives hand-stuffed with high-quality anchovies.

Tip: These are better than any olives you'll find in the grocery store. The anchovy inside is of very high quality.