🇪🇸 Barcelona's REAL Best Restaurants (12 Must-Try Spots)

Fed up with overhyped "must-eats" on social media? As someone who eats out daily in Barcelona (and gets DMs from locals asking for recs), here’s my honest, tried-and-tested list—all visited 3+ times because they’re that good. 📌 Focus: Tapas & Spanish cuisine (more categories coming later!). 🍽️ The Absolute Best 1️⃣ Extra Bar My top 3 tapas bars in Barcelona. No reservations—just walk in. Must-order: Foie gras & scallops (divine). 2️⃣ La Mundana Michelin-recommended. Their eel rice is legendary. 3️⃣ Denassus A local gem—seafood & meat done right. Go early or call ahead. 4️⃣ Fismuler Razor clams so good I’d order 10 plates if I could afford it. 5️⃣ Suculent Affordable fine dining—flawless set menus that linger in your memory. 6️⃣ Gresca Dua Lipa’s favorite in Barcelona. Ingredient mastery—blind-order everything (except the chicken). 7️⃣ Berbena Book days ahead. Michelin-listed creative cuisine—worth the hype. 8️⃣ Paco Meralgo Always packed. Authentic Spanish flavors—no misses here. 9️⃣ Sopa Boba I made this place famous (now it’s too popular). Still, their pistachio burrata is unreal. 🔟 Seasons Tapes Skip if it’s your first trip—but a must for repeat visitors. 1️⃣1️⃣ Vaso de Oro Budget-friendly tapas that outshine all the tourist traps. 1️⃣2️⃣ El Xampanyet Tasty but overcrowded. Only go if you hate personal space. 💡 Why Trust Me? Local-approved: Even my Spanish friends ask me for recs. No BS: These are real favorites, not paid promotions. 3+ visits each—consistency matters! #BarcelonaEats #RealFoodGuide #TapasLover #SpainTravel