Xarcuteria La Pineda — Restaurant in Barcelona

Shame, it used to be much better when the old man ran it. We have visited regularly for 13 years. Always asked for a selection of meats, cheese and bread. Service was good and you could be in there for hours without your glass being empty for around 50 euros. Now, it's all about the money. There's a digital menu that's just not user friendly so we asked for a small selection of cheese and ham as usual. Of course, we ended up with a load of expensive stuff and the 100 euro bill just made no sense. (E.g. we had a plate of 4 hams, split into quarters. We asked for another quarter of the most expensive one and they charged 5 euros for this. So the original large plate should be at most 20 euros, but we were charged 40 euros for that alone.) It's a shame that we will not be visiting again as it's now just another...

A true Barcelona classic since 1930, Xarcuteria La Pineda is all about authenticity, no gimmicks, just exceptional food and old-world charm. Inside, you’ll find shelves of wines and vermouths, glistening jamón legs, and a counter stacked with artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, and conservas. The jamón ibérico is outstanding, hand-sliced with precision, rich, nutty, and melt-in-your-mouth perfect. Pair it with cured lomo, anchovies, squid in its ink, or a generous tortilla layered with cheese and ham. The wine list is excellent and surprisingly affordable, making it the perfect spot for a relaxed aperitivo. Friendly staff, fair prices, and an atmosphere steeped in history make this a must visit for anyone craving the real taste of Barcelona. ⭐ Timeless, delicious, and...

8year jamon only available during winter

I got the most aged one(furthest ham leg from camera), 5 years joselito. Was slightly chewy, sour, funk at the back of the throat with immediate cured meat taste when you put it in your mouth

They were nice enough to let me try one of everything else

On his hand, the Right most supposed to be the most intense, has a nutty flavour (closest whole ham leg to the camera)

Middle is the second one, aromatic and soft

Left most is hard and sour, supposed to be intense as well(third ham leg )away from camera

He was also nice enough to let me try a loin sausage, it was quite decent but lacking...