What are the best prawn dishes in Barcelona?

Based on diner recommendations, the best prawn dish in Barcelona is at Estimar (99% recommended). We compared 13 restaurants serving prawn dishes.

How much do prawn dishes cost in Barcelona?

Prawn dish prices in Barcelona range from €11.50 to €65.00 across 13 restaurants.

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Best Prawn Dishes in Barcelona

13 restaurants compared

Price range: €11.50 – €65.00

Avg recommendation: 96%

Top 5 Prawn Dishes in Barcelona (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 13 restaurants:

Red Prawns from Palamós (Our Way) at Estimar — 99% recommended, €42.00 (Gothic Quarter (El Born))
Prawn Carpaccio with Lemon and Nut Oil at Contracorrent Bar — 98% recommended, €14.50 (Fort Pienc)
Mediterranean Seafood Platter (At 'La Peixateria') at El Nacional — 97% recommended, €45.00 (Eixample)
Palamós Prawns (Daily Catch) at Alkimia — 97% recommended, €32.00 (Eixample)
Grilled Seafood Platter (Parrillada de Marisco) at Can Ros — 97% recommended, €55.00 (Barceloneta)

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

All 13 Prawn Dishes

#199% recommend

Red Prawns from Palamós (Our Way)

Estimar

Gothic Quarter (El Born)·$$$$

€42.00

Large, world-class prawns treated with reverence.

Tip: An absolute mandatory order. The price is high, but the quality is unmatched. Sucking the heads is essential — that's where the best flavor is.

#298% recommend

Prawn Carpaccio with Lemon and Nut Oil

Contracorrent Bar

Fort Pienc·$$

€14.50

Delicate, paper-thin Mediterranean prawns with a bright citrus finish.

Tip: A mandatory order. The flavor of the prawns is so clean. Don't be afraid to soak up the leftover oil with their excellent sourdough bread.

#397% recommend

Mediterranean Seafood Platter (At 'La Peixateria')

El Nacional

Eixample·$$$

€45.00

A selection of the best seasonal morning catch, simply grilled.

Tip: Perfect for sharing. Everything is so fresh you can taste the salt water. The red prawns are worth the price alone.

#497% recommend

Palamós Prawns (Daily Catch)

Alkimia

Eixample·$$$$

€32.00

World-class prawns treated with minimal technical intervention.

Tip: Suck the heads! In Alkimia, the heads are the star. The texture is like velvet.

#597% recommend

Grilled Seafood Platter (Parrillada de Marisco)

Can Ros

Barceloneta·$$

€55.00

A massive selection of the morning catch, grilled with zero fuss.

Tip: Best shared between two people. Everything is remarkably fresh — you can taste the sea in every bite. The razor clams are a highlight.

#697% recommend

Crispy Artichokes with Prawn Tartare

Eldelmar

Port Olímpic·$$$

€18.50

Seasonal artichokes fried until crunchy and topped with fresh Mediterranean prawn meat.

Tip: A brilliant combination. The hot, crispy artichoke and the cold, sweet prawn is a match made in heaven. It's one of the most clever starters on the menu.

#796% recommend

Mariscada Botafumeiro (Grand Seafood Platter)

Botafumeiro

Gràcia·$$$$

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.

#896% recommend

Paella de la Montse

Ca La Montse

Barceloneta·$$

€18.50

Homestyle seafood paella cooked using Montse's secret family stock.

Tip: This is what my grandmother used to cook. It's not fancy but it's incredibly satisfying. The portions are very generous.

#995% recommend

Red Shrimp with Textures of Sea Urchin

Cinc Sentits

Eixample·$$$$

Highly technical seafood dish using the finest prawns from Palamós.

Tip: Each texture highlights a different facet of the shrimp's sugar content. Start with the raw piece to appreciate the pure product.

#1095% recommend

Prawns from the Costa Brava (Gambas a la Plancha)

Ciudad Condal

Eixample·$$

€18.50

Large, sea-fresh prawns grilled simply with flakes of sea salt.

Tip: Suck the heads! That's where all the concentrated flavor is. Don't be afraid to use your hands.

#1194% recommend

Prawn Cocktail (Cóctel de Camarón)

La Rosa Negra

Gothic Quarter·$

€11.50

Chilled prawns in a spicy, botanical tomato sauce with avocado.

Tip: Very refreshing on a hot day. The avocado adds a great creaminess to the spicy sauce. A great alternative to the heavier starters.

#1293% recommend

Warm Seafood Platter Carballeira

Carballeira

Barceloneta·$$$

€65.00

A massive selection of the day's best market-fresh shellfish.

Tip: Excellent for 2-3 people to share as a main courses if you've already had starters. Everything is timed perfectly.

#1393% recommend

Sautéed Prawns from the Market

Bodega La Peninsular

Barceloneta·$$

€18.50

The freshest catch of the day, sautéed simply with garlic.

Tip: Ask what the 'catch of the day' is. They often have rare shellfish that isn't on the regular menu.