What are the best squid dishes in Barcelona?

Based on diner recommendations, the best squid dish in Barcelona is at Eldelmar (98% recommended). We compared 20 restaurants serving squid dishes.

How much do squid dishes cost in Barcelona?

Squid dish prices in Barcelona range from €3.00 to €55.00 across 20 restaurants.

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Best Squid Dishes in Barcelona

20 restaurants compared

Price range: €3.00 – €55.00

Avg recommendation: 94%

Top 5 Squid Dishes in Barcelona (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 20 restaurants:

Creamy Arroz Negro (Black Rice) with Squid at Eldelmar — 98% recommended, €26.50 (Port Olímpic)
Fried Eggs with Baby Squid (Huevos Cabreaos) at Vinitus — 98% recommended, €14.50 (Eixample)
Grilled Seafood Platter (Parrillada de Marisco) at Can Ros — 97% recommended, €55.00 (Barceloneta)
Squid Ink Croquette (Croqueta de Xipirones) at Paco Meralgo — 97% recommended, €3.50 (Eixample)
Mediterranean Seafood Platter (At 'La Peixateria') at El Nacional — 97% recommended, €45.00 (Eixample)

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

All 20 Squid Dishes

#198% recommend

Creamy Arroz Negro (Black Rice) with Squid

Eldelmar

Port Olímpic·$$$

€26.50

Slow-cooked rice enriched with squid ink and tender Mediterranean calamari.

Tip: The 'socarrat' (crispy bottom) is perfect here. Mix in a little bit of the alioli to add a hit of garlic and creaminess. Best shared between two people.

#298% recommend

Fried Eggs with Baby Squid (Huevos Cabreaos)

Vinitus

Eixample·$$

€14.50

A chaotic, delicious mess of crispy potatoes, fried eggs, and baby squid.

Tip: A mandatory order. The way the yolk coats the crispy potatoes and the salty squid is life-changing. Great for sharing between 2-3 people.

#397% 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.

#497% recommend

Squid Ink Croquette (Croqueta de Xipirones)

Paco Meralgo

Eixample·$$

€3.50

Deep black, crunchy croquettes with an intense seafood flavor.

Tip: These are some of the best in the city. The contrast between the black interior and the golden crust is beautiful. Order two per person.

#597% 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.

#696% recommend

Red Curry with Catalan Market Fish

Casa Xica

Poble Sec·$$

€24.50

A bold, spicy Thai curry featuring the best local Mediterranean seafood.

Tip: The curry has a real kick! The quality of the fish is what makes it stand out — it's not buried in the sauce, it's the star.

#796% recommend

Fried Baby Squid (Chipirones) with Garlic

Mesón Barceloneta

Barceloneta·$$

€14.50

Tender, fresh baby squid quickly fried with garlic and fresh parsley.

Tip: The garlic flavor is very present. It's a huge portion — great value for a group of three or four friends. Pair with a cold local Estrella beer.

#896% recommend

Grilled Squid and Black Garlic Alioli Bocatín

Bar Bocata

Sant Antoni·$

€7.50

Fresh small squid on a toasted mini-baguette with deep garlic flavor.

Tip: A very elegant version of a classic. The black garlic alioli is the secret — it has a great balsamic-like depth. Perfect for a quick lunch.

#994% recommend

Squid with Caviar and Chicken Broth

Cocina Hermanos Torres

Les Corts·$$$$

A surprising combination of sea and land.

Tip: The chicken broth adds an earthy richness that makes the salty caviar pop. It's an unusual but satisfying pairing.

#1094% recommend

Black Rice with Cuttlefish and Alioli (Arròs Negre)

Arrosseria Xàtiva

Gràcia·$$

€20.50

Deeply savory rice flavored with natural squid ink.

Tip: The alioli here is very strong and authentic. Mix it in slowly. It's the most flavorful rice dish they have.

#1194% recommend

Squid Ink Croquettes

Bar del Pla

El Born·$$

€3.00

Pitch-black, crispy shells with a creamy seafood interior.

Tip: Ordered by the piece. They are remarkably creamy on the inside. The black ink is a great visual touch too.

#1294% recommend

Deep Fried Calamari 'Andaluza' Style

L'Estupendu

Badalona Waterfront·$$

€14.50

Fresh squid rings lightly battered and flash-fried.

Tip: These are some of the freshest calamari you'll find. They have that sweet, fresh sea flavor. Perfect for sharing as a starter.

#1394% recommend

Squid Sandwich with Squid Ink Mayo

Entrepanes Díaz

Eixample·$$

€8.50

Flash-fried squid rings in a roll with pitch-black garlic sauce.

Tip: The ink mayo is the secret. It makes it taste much more like the Mediterranean sea than a standard fried calamari roll.

#1493% recommend

Black Rice (Arroz Negro)

7 Portes

Barceloneta/Gothic·$$$

€22.50

Rice cooked in squid ink with cuttlefish and alioli.

Tip: Mix just a little alioli into the rice at a time — it's very strong!

#1593% recommend

Squid with Artichokes and Iberian Ham

La Mar Salada

Barceloneta·$$$

€22.50

A classic Catalan seafood and meat combination.

Tip: Only available when artichokes are in season (winter/spring). If you see it on the menu, order it immediately.

#1693% recommend

Squid with Baby Beans (Sipia amb Pebrassos)

Can Ros

Barceloneta·$$

€18.00

Tender market squid sautéed with seasonal mushrooms and garlic.

Tip: The combination of squid and mushrooms is a very traditional Catalan thing and they do it perfectly here. The sauce is great for dipping bread.

#1792% recommend

Market Squid with Homemade Kimchi

Direkte Boqueria

Gothic Quarter·$$$

€15.50

Local squid rings paired with spicy, fermented Korean vegetables.

Tip: The kimchi has a real kick! It's much better than the standard bravas you find elsewhere. The squid is incredibly tender.

#1892% recommend

Squid with Onion (Calamars amb Ceba)

La Cova Fumada

Barceloneta·$

€10.50

Tender pieces of squid slow-cooked with caramelized onions.

Tip: Make sure you have plenty of bread to soak up the onion juices. It's the best part of the dish.

#1991% recommend

Fried Baby Squid with Tartare Sauce

Restaurante Barceloneta

Barceloneta·$$$

€18.50

Tiny, tender squid lightly battered and flash-fried.

Tip: The batter is very thin and doesn't mask the flavor of the squid. They are like seafood popcorn — impossible to stop eating.

#2089% recommend

Chickpeas with Calamares

La Cova Fumada

Barceloneta·$

€9.50

Hearty Catalan stew of legumes and fresh seafood.

Tip: This is a great dish for 'esmorzar de forquilla' (fork breakfast) if you arrive early in the morning like the locals.