Barquet is a true culinary gem in Tarragona, renowned for its specialty in rice dishes and fresh seafood. With three generations of expertise, this family-run restaurant offers an authentic taste of the region, where local fish takes center stage in many of their dishes.
The seafood is always fresh, and the rice dishes are expertly prepared, showcasing the flavors of Tarragona. You can expect a rich, traditional experience that highlights the best local ingredients.
To top it off, their homemade desserts are a perfect finish to any meal—crafted with love and the same attention to quality as the main courses.
Whether you're a local or visiting the area, Barquet is a must-try for anyone seeking a genuine taste of Tarragona's...
Read moreI liked this place but it didnt quite hit home with me unfortunately, and I think it is more of a taste preference. I think their ingredients are fresh and we definitely enjoyed the cuttlefish rice dish that was recommended to us as it was flavourful. However I felt that it was just a little too salty to eat more than a small portion and I just felt very thirsty afterwards for several hours. The mussels were again fresh, but I think they need to be a lot more creative about the sauce in which it is prepped. We chose the lemon sauce since i dont recall the other two options being smt we were interested in (one other was celery sauce??) and I think the taste of the fresh mussels did not reach...
Read moreThe service was good - really friendly staff! The food was incredibly disappointing and bland. Everything was overly salty so as to hide the taste of the meal. The mussels were abysmal (felt like you could get a better meal at any restaurant on the side of the road), the spaghetti with clams was truly terrible they didn’t clean the clams properly of debris and it felt like you were eating spaghetti with little rocks. Everything else was barely edible the prawns were so bland (with “garlic sauce”) One terrible dish after the other. We tried about 10 dishes none of them were good let alone impressive. Genuinely surprised they have a...
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