My Barcelona Guide & Favorites 2026: Restaurants, Things To Do & Local Favorites
Discover the vibrant heart of Barcelona with this curated guide to its best restaurants, essential attractions, and beloved local spots. From Gaudí's architectural wonders to the hidden gems of charming neighborhoods and the flavors of authentic Catalan cuisine, this collection offers a taste of everything this incredible Spanish city has to offer in 2026.
Billy Brunch
A popular brunch spot in Eixample offering a variety of options including English breakfast and pancakes.
Eixample
A central area in Barcelona with a lot of hotels and close to Passeig de Gràcia, making it a convenient location for tourists.
EggLab
Brunch place with chicken waffles and healthy options.
Sant Antoni
Location of EggLab brunch spot.
Oma Bistrot
Aesthetic brunch spot in Eixample with amazing food.
La Papa
A café with vegetarian and healthy options.
Raw Studio
A super beautiful café.
Poblenou
Location of Raw Studio café.
La Central Café
A café inside a bookstore.
Raval
Location of La Central Café.
Jaç Hi-Fi Café
A unique café for vinyl and music lovers.
Gràcia
A neighborhood in Barcelona that feels like a small village with cute cafés and independent shops.
Fismuler
A dinner spot with an open kitchen concept, serving amazing food.
Fisckbar
A dinner spot with an amazing marina view and sushi.
Mesa Lobo
A romantic dinner spot with unique plating and amazing food.
Gresca
A classic dinner spot known among locals for its simple but delicious food.
Jiribilla
A Mexican restaurant with a fusion concept, combining authentic Mexican food with Spanish ingredients.
Taquería Los Güeros
A place to order authentic Mexican tacos.
Barceloneta
Location of Taquería Los Güeros.
Metl
An authentic Mexican restaurant with soul Mexican food.
Born
Location of Metl restaurant.
Oaxaca
Restaurant with elegant Mexican food.
El Japonés
Sushi restaurant in Born.
Akiro
Sushi restaurant with the best fish quality.
Parko
Sushi restaurant without a fixed menu.
Robata
Good sushi place for everyday.
Arko
Sushi restaurant.
Bar Milagros
A Spanish restaurant with a terrace, serving good food and wine.
Clara
A classic Catalan restaurant with elegant and enjoyable food.
Bar Bocata
A Spanish restaurant with fun sandwiches and creative tapas.
Berbena
Small restaurant with seasonal food for foodies.
Bar Alegría
A restaurant with a terrace and traditional tapas.
Cachitos
A tapas restaurant in La Rambla with good sangria.
Rambla Catalunya
Location of Cachitos restaurant.
Entrepanes Díaz
Restaurant in Eixample.
Los Caracoles
One of Barcelona's oldest restaurants, known for its authentic food and snails.
Gótico
Location of Los Caracoles restaurant.
Cecconi’s
Italian restaurant.
Harry’s
Italian restaurant with good decoration and Kacho Pepe.
Gloria Hosteria
Showy restaurant for date night.
Mandarin Palace
Elegant Chinese restaurant.
Mikan
Korean food restaurant.
Sichuan Hot Pot
The best hot pot restaurant.
Sagrada Familia
A must-see attraction known for its beautiful interior and exterior.
Casa Batlló
A must-see building to visit.
Paseo de Gracia
A shopping area where you're going to find the big brands that you're looking for, including luxury.
La Pedrera
A minimalista building that you need to go if you visit Barcelona.
Palau de la Música
One of the most beautiful concert halls with stained glass and details.
Liceu Opera
Opera place that is majestic.
La Rambla
Location of Liceu Opera.
Parc Güell
A nice park with stunning views.
Moco Museum
Very trending modern art museum.
MNAC
One of the most beautiful sunset spots in all Barcelona.
Montjuïc
Location of MNAC museum.
Montjuïc Cable Car
Interesting place to take the cable car up.
Port
Location of Montjuïc Cable Car.
Santa María del Mar
A beautiful basilica in the Gothic quarter.
Montjuïc Stadium
Location of FC Barcelona Match.
Ciutadella Park
A beautiful park with a fountain and a lake where you can row.
W Hotel
Walking from Barcelona to the hotel is a beautiful walk.
Montjuïc viewpoints
Place with really beautiful views.
Markets: Santa Caterina
Market.
La Boqueria
Market.
Ninot
Market.
La Roca del Vallès
Location of La Roca Village.
Bogatell Beach
Favorite beach in Barcelona.
Sitges
Charming coastal town.
Garraf
Small coastal town with white fisherman houses.
Calella de Palafrugell
Beautiful coastal town.
Cadaqués
Beautiful coastal town.
Montserrat
Something that you need to visit.
Pantà de Santa Fe
It's in Monseni that it's a natural park.
Montseny
Natural park.
Penedès
Region in Barcelona.
Priorat
Region in Barcelona.
Terra Dominicata
Amazing hotel that is all wine related.
Peratallada
Stone village, super charming.
Pals
Basically Golden Stone.
Mura
Village in Barcelona.
Girona
City that is close that it's kind of something that you have to do.
Besalú
Really beautiful place.
Rupit
Has really beautiful forest surroundings.
Plaza Catalunia
Location of shops.