Poblenou excelled as the industrial neighborhood in Barcelona at the end of the 19th century that is now bursting with the spirits of tourists and natives, making it the busiest area of Barcelona. Hidden in this neighborhood are noteworthy gastronomic wonders that are waiting to be discovered. Today we have created a list of some of the best eating and drinking places this neighborhood has to offer.
This friendly restaurant has been located in Poblenou for 31 years and has been managed by the same family since the beginning. Jonathan Dominguez, the Venezuelan chef, recipes reflect the “food here but are also enriched with products from outside”.
Photo: Beatriz Janer
We all love a good croquette. Children and seniors alike delight in this creation of traditional croquette: a crispy outside with a creamy sweet interior. If you’re a fan of croquettes, you have to visit this Bistro, as it will put your mother’s croquettes to shame.
Photo: Paula Belil
Raw bar occupies the old Frankfurt establishment, but now, in the broad street corner, Pujades, this bar could not be any more different. Xefo Guasch, the owner of the bar, has a clear proposal, to offer dishes that are fresh, healthy, and raw.
Photo: Mahala Marcet
The experience at Balius varies according to the day and time you enter. At noon, it is filled with people from the neighborhood who want to eat something healthy in a relaxed atmosphere with jazz and even classical music playing in the background. At night, it is full of young people and parents who have left their children with the baby-sitter to come here for a good social atmosphere with good music.
Photo: Paula Belil
During the week, this place is full of neighbors, workers in the area, and even some Argentinians and Uruguayans who are yearning for cuisine from their homeland. During the weekend, this place is full of families that come here to enjoy good and healthy food that is also suitable for children.
Photo: Paula Belil
This delicious sushi transports you to a small bar in Tokyo in only one bite. The idea behind opening this quality sushi establishment was to bring the customers a balanced light and healthy option from day to day.
Photo: Cecilia Díaz Betz
In addition to a restaurant, Sopa is also space where organized lectures on food and cooking workshops taught by the chef himself take place. While this is a vegetarian and vegan restaurant, the owners like to restrain from using these labels and simply refer to themselves as a place of healthy eating options. Their strong points are their soups that are simmered from three hours and made with an onion or leek base with countless variations.
Photo: Paula Belil
Translation: Annie Ross
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