We treat the humble Gilda with fine-dining precision. A single skewer featuring a premium L'Escala anchovy, a spicy piparra pepper, and a large Gordal olive. We add a technical twist with a drop of our house-made vermouth-infused botanical oil and a touch of roasted lemon zest. It's a shocking, refreshing explosion of umami.
Tips from diners
An absolute mandatory order. The flavor of the vermouth oil really elevates it. Best paired with their signature house vermouth on tap.
We use a traditional 'coca' dough prepared for us by a local artisan baker. It's topped with premium smoked Mediterranean eel, a light horse-radish cream, and technical lime 'pearls' that burst on the palate. It's an explosion of textures and flavors.
Tips from diners
The eel is incredibly rich. The lime pearls are a brilliant modern touch that cuts through the fat. Perfect for sharing after a few rounds of vermouth.
We specialize in finding small-batch cheeses from across Catalonia. Our board typically includes a raw-milk goat cheese, an aged sheep cheese, and a creamy blue, served with our house-made vermouth-infused fruit jam and toasted local nuts.
Tips from diners
The vermouth jam is a great touch. It really brings the whole menu together. Perfectly paired with a glass of their dry, botanical vermouth.
Mediterranean red prawns are flash-roasted and glazed with a mixture of local honey and house-made kimchi. Served with fresh coriander and technical ginger 'pearls'. It's a shocking, brilliant combination of Mediterranean and Asian flavors.
Tips from diners
The prawns are very tender. The kimchi glaze is perfectly sweet and savory. A great example of the high-end technical side of their kitchen.
We source high-grade 36-month aged Jamón Ibérico de Bellota and carve it to order. Served on traditional 'pa de vidre' rubbed with ripe tomatoes and premium olive oil. It's a refined example of how simple, high-quality ingredients can define a meal.
Tips from diners
The ham quality is top-tier. Watching the staff carve it is part of the experience. Best paired with one of their more robust, barrel-aged vermouths.
Varmuteo is a celebration of Barcelona's 'Hora del Vermut' (vermouth hour). Founded by the creative minds behind the Michelin-listed Alapar, this Sant Antoni spot elevates the traditional vermouth bar experience. With a curated selection of artisanal vermouths and a kitchen that applies high-end technical skill to classic tapas, it has quickly become a local favorite for those seeking a more refined take on the city's favorite ritual.
They have one of the best vermouth lists in the city. Don't just order 'the red one' — talk to the bartenders. They are true experts and will find a heritage producer you've never heard of.
It's a very stylish, modern space in Sant Antoni. Booking is recommended for the weekend 'merienda' (afternoon tea) session. The terrace on Carrer de Lleida is one of the coolest spots in the neighborhood.
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