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Best Pepper Dishes in Barcelona
5 restaurants compared
Price range: €2.50 – €12.50
Avg recommendation: 95%
Top 5 Pepper Dishes in Barcelona (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 5 restaurants:
- The Traditional 'Gilda' at Euskal Etxea — 99% recommended, €2.50 (El Born)
- Roasted Peppers ('Pebrot') with Salted Anchovies at El Pebrot i el Petit Cargol — 96% recommended, €12.50 (Sants)
- The 'Stravinsky Gilda' with a Technical Twist at Dr. Stravinsky — 96% recommended, €3.50 (El Born)
- Montadito with Anchovy and Roasted Pepper at Bodega Montferry — 94% recommended, €3.50 (Sants)
- Padrón Peppers at Cal Pep — 89% recommended, €7.50 (El Born)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 5 Pepper Dishes
#199% recommend
The Traditional 'Gilda'
Euskal EtxeaEl 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.
#296% recommend
Roasted Peppers ('Pebrot') with Salted Anchovies
El Pebrot i el Petit CargolSants·$$
€12.50
Flame-roasted local peppers served with premium L'Escala anchovies.
Tip: A very fresh way to start. The peppers have a great smoky depth and go perfectly with the salty anchovies. One of the most authentic starters on the menu.
#396% recommend
The 'Stravinsky Gilda' with a Technical Twist
Dr. StravinskyEl Born·$$
€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.
#494% recommend
Montadito with Anchovy and Roasted Pepper
Bodega MontferrySants·$
€3.50
A simple but perfect snack on crusty bread.
Tip: A great starter while you wait for your main sandwich. The bread is always toasted perfectly.
#589% recommend
Padrón Peppers
Cal PepEl Born·$$
€7.50
The classic 'Russian Roulette' of Spanish peppers.
Tip: The darkest green ones are usually the spiciest. Perfect for sharing with a group to see who gets the spicy one.