Barcelona’s restaurant scene has been on the forefront of culinary creativity for many years now, and no trip to the city can be judged a success without sampling some of the amazing cuisine on offer.
Modern Catalan cuisine combines traditional regional dishes with pan-Iberian influences, often adding subtle touches from Latin American or Asia to bring something new to the table of Spanish tapas.
Aside from the plates themselves, Barcelona offers the chance to dine in some extraordinary settings, such as millennia-old medieval cellars, beachside terraces with ocean views, authentic flamenco tablaos and even UNESCO-listed Gaudi buildings.
Below are some restaurants we’ve found work really well for team dinners, as they all combine great ambience with professional service and an elevated food offer.
1. Gaudi House Restaurant
A team dinner in Gaudi’s most famous mansion is sure to be unforgettable experience for your team. La Pedrera was designed by Gaudi to imitate the undulating surface of the Mediterranean sea, and incredibly its façade features no straight lines… only wave-like curves! The restaurant is elegantly decorated in marine motifs and is also rich in lush green plant life, with plenty of natural light. There are six fine-dining menus to choose from, starting from €60 per head.
Email us for more details of all six menus, and we’ll also be able to help you make a group reservation for your team. There’s also the possibility to combine a meal with a guided tour of the interior of La Pedrera (Casa Mila).
Location: Passeig de Gracia
2. Harbour View Restaurant
This rooftop restaurant sits on top of the vast Palau de Mar (Seaside Palace), built in the 19th century to modernise Barcelona’s port facilities at the time. It boasts unparalleled views of the Port Vell, where guests can see the setting sun glaze the W-hotel and hulls of the superyachts moored in the marina.
Run by one of the city’s top restaurant groups, their chefs serve up the best in Mediterranean and Catalan cuisine, with an emphasis on rice dishes (like paellas) and fresh seafood plates. Choose from three set menus, which start at €85 per person, or opt for a standing cocktail event. Email us on info@barcelonateambuilding.com for more details.
Location: Port Vell
3. Mountain Chalet Restaurant
This elegant restaurant was built in the style of a mountain lodge or chalet, on the upper slopes of Montjuic, the coastal hill on the edge of the city that hosts so many of Barcelona’s cultural treasures. The chalet features a number of open-air and covered terraces, and even a revolving room, each of which take advantage of the restaurant’s privileged position up above the rest of the city. From here the whole of Barcelona unfurls and iconic sights like Sagrada Familia and Torre Glories can be seen in context of the entire city.
But it’s not only the vistas that impress. Belonging to a family of restauranteurs, the chalet is known for its modern Catalan cuisine, and its mix of alpine and seafood dishes. Groups can choose from one of six different menus, starting from €88 per person. Email us for the menu options and to book.
Location: Montjuic
4. Medieval Cellar Restaurant
A charismatic tavern-style restaurant in the Gothic Quarter, this venue combines a modern upstairs with a stunning medieval cellar with stacked stone walls and brick-vaulted ceilings. Other rooms maintain the original wooden beams of its long history.
Guests can choose between 6 “banquet” menus to enjoy in its seated areas, with a food offer that focuses on Spanish tapas, rice dishes and Black Angus steaks from Argentina. Prices start at just €37 for a three course meal. Or for standing events, choose one of 5 cocktail menus.
Location: Gothic Quarter
5. Beach Restaurant
Think your team would enjoy eating directly on Barcelona’s main beach? The terrace of this restaurant enjoys an enviable position on the very sands of Barceloneta playa itself, where guests can enjoy arguably the city’s most iconic view… the sail-shaped W-Hotel hazily floating above a golden stretch of beach and its promenade, full of sunbathers, surfers, rollerbladers, yogis and cyclists.
Choose from between 3 seated menus that start at just €50 (or just €46 for the vegetarian menu), while several cocktail menus are also available for standing events, both on the terrace on in the restaurant’s attractive interior. Email us for the full menu options.
Location: Barceloneta Beach
6. Ocean Terrace Restaurant
Sitting on an upmarket and lively spot by the beach, this restaurant has a beautiful wood-decked terrace that directly overlooks Barceloneta beach and the Mediterranean sea, as well as stylish interior, both featuring Eastern influences. The 9 different group menus available also feature Asian-influences, with a fusion of Spanish and Japanese cuisine evident – the restaurant is known for it’s superb sushi.
Set menus start at €64 per person. Email info@barcelonateambuilding.com for more details.
Location: Port Olimpic
7. Flamenco Tablao Restaurant
Combine gastronomy with cultural Spanish spectacle by reserving dinner at an authentic flamenco tablao. Barcelona has a rich heritage of flamenco dating back to the days of Carmen Amaya, and in this intimate setting you’ll see, hear and feel the passion of the art form up close. This is one of our most booked activities.
Located in Poble Espanyol, this tablao is known for its fantastic food offer, and guests can choose from three set menus, which start at €66 per person – a fantastic deal if you consider it includes the price of the show. Email us for a PDF with all the menu options.
Location: Poble Espanyol (Montjuic)
(Note: we can also offer flamenco and dinner on Las Ramblas, but in this case the food is served separately to the show. As always, just drop us a line).
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