{"id":751,"date":"2017-07-27T12:10:39","date_gmt":"2017-07-27T12:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourbarcelonafoodtours.com\/?p=751"},"modified":"2022-12-07T09:21:56","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T09:21:56","slug":"where-to-eat-in-barcelona-poble-sec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/where-to-eat-in-barcelona-poble-sec\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Eat in Poble Sec: Barcelona Neighborhood Restaurant Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

This blog post was originally posted on December 29, 2014 and was updated on July 27, 2017. <\/em><\/p>\n

Daunted with the decision on where to eat in Poble Sec? There’s so much to choose from when you go off the beaten path and land in one of the most booming foodie areas of the city.<\/h3>\n

We’ve put together a great list of some of our favourite places in the beautiful neighborhood that is Poble Sec. We hope you’re hungry!<\/p>\n

\"Wondering<\/p>\n

Are you trawling through restaurant reviews and blogs wondering where to eat in Poble Sec? This great neighborhood, right outside Barcelona’s old city center and sandwiched between the immense Parallel Avenue and Montjuic, is undoubtedly one of the most exciting areas for foodies right now.<\/p>\n

Throughout its history, the humble neighborhood of working class families has always maintained a proud sense of local identity, and in recent years they have even more to boast about as the likes of Adri\u00e0 brothers<\/a> and other world-famous chefs have come to set up their latest michelin-star-aiming restaurants on the pretty slanted streets. Deciding\u00a0will be hard, so read up on where to\u00a0eat in Poble Sec in our Barcelona Neighbourhood Restaurant Guide!<\/p>\n

Casa Xica<\/h2>\n

There’s something inside us that lights up as soon as we see a restaurant with the word Casa in it’s name<\/em>, which means house in Catalan. Owned and run by a lovely Catalan couple who have travelled the world in search of their perfect dish. On their return teamed up with their childhood best-friend and between them have managed to create something so magical at this house! With the tastiest Men\u00fa del D\u00eda\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>you will find in the neighborhood, coming in at just over \u20ac10, it’s definitely one of the\u00a0top of our list for where to eat in Poble Sec.<\/em><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Carrer de la Fran\u00e7a Xica, 20<\/em><\/p>\n

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The owners of Casa Xica are as colourful and fun as their creations! Photo credits: Plate Selector<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Xemei<\/h2>\n

For a unique, Venetian-style dinner\u00a0in a cozy restaurant packed with some of Barcelona’s coolest locals, head to Xemei. This is no ordinary Italian joint\u2014you can tell by the alternative atmosphere as well as the impressive menu, where each dish is clearly created with the upmost precision and care. You cannot leave without trying the\u00a0ceps i ous de reig carpaccio<\/em>, which is a Catalan mushroom<\/a>\u00a0carpaccio that we guarantee will knock your socks off.<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Passeig de l’Exposici\u00f3, 85<\/em><\/p>\n

Quimet i Quimet<\/h2>\n

If you’re confused about where to eat in Poble Sec\u2014worry no more! Trends may come and go, but local gems like Quimet i Quimet will never go out of style. The place itself looks a lot like one of the many\u00a0colmados<\/em>, or old-school grocers that populate the city of Barcelona. With one of the best wine cellars<\/a> around, amazing mussels, razor clams and montaditos<\/em>\u00a0(little sandwiches), Quimet i Quimet is an emblematic part of the city. One which is perfect to get a taste of that classic Barcelona that we all love so much.<\/p>\n

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Just one of the delicious tastes that can be found at Quimet i Quimet. Photo credits: The Boy Who Ate The World<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mano Rota<\/h2>\n

What would a guide on where to eat in Poble Sec be without mentioning this incredible little find<\/a> just around the corner from Poble Sec Metro. On their website, they describe the restaurant as, “a\u00a0place for the most restless\u00a0palates” and we agree. It’s fine dining in hipster surroundings with traditional flavours and fusion style. It’s everything you could want and more. The foodie in us absolutely loves their tasting menu. Definitely one worth ordering. (You can thank us later!)<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Carrer Creus dels Molers, 4<\/em><\/p>\n

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Pulpo perfection. Just one of the delights on offer at Mano Rota. Photo credits: Mano Rota<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

La Tasqueta de Blai<\/h2>\n

You really can’t go wrong on Blai street.\u00a0A strip of buzzing bars and restaurants, it can often be\u00a0quite hard to choose where to go!\u00a0But, if you’re looking for\u00a0dinner on the cheap,\u00a0la Tasqueta de Blai is perfect for\u00a0one euro\u00a0pinchos<\/em>\u00a0and house-made vermouth. Serve yourself\u00a0at the bar, that’s how pinchos work, and they will give you a\u00a0numbered glass\u00a0to\u00a0toss the toothpicks until it’s time for the check. Repeat as often as desired!<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong>\u00a0Carrer Blai, 17<\/em><\/p>\n

Of course, the best part of Carrer Blai is going from place to place sampling the huge array of tapas on offer. Tapas aren’t just something that you eat, they are so much more than that. It’s all about the lifestyle and an incredible lifestyle it is. But which ones to choose? Get the inside guide from our co-founder, James Blick on some of the Must-Try Tapas in Barcelona<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Blai street at its calmest…this street fills up at night with hungry locals! Photo Credit: Oh-Barcelona<\/a> on FlickrCC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pakta<\/h2>\n

We couldn’t possibly do a post about where to eat in Poble Sec and it’s gastronomic scene without mentioning the Adri\u00e0 brothers, two of the biggest chefs on the contemporary Catalan cuisine forefront. Pakta, one of the newer creations under the the brilliant eye of Albert Adri\u00e0, is a Japanese and Peruvian fusion restaurant offering two\u00a0different tasting menus. Each are awe-inspiring in their creativity and presentation. Make your reservations\u00a0online<\/a>\u00a0only, but expect to pay for what you’re getting!<\/p>\n

Address:\u00a0<\/strong>Carrer Lleida, 5<\/em><\/p>\n

We know there are too many awesome finds to count! So what’s your favorite place to eat in Poble Sec? We will include it on our next list!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This blog post was originally posted on December 29, 2014 and was updated on July 27, 2017. Daunted with the decision on where to eat in Poble Sec? There’s so much to choose from when you go off the beaten path and land in one of the most booming foodie areas of the city. 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