Restaurants in Born Quarter
Cuines de Santa Caterina
Santa Caterina Market, Av Francesc Cambó 16. Metro: Jaume I
Cal Pep
This classic little restaurant area in the Born Quarter recommends eating at the bar. Delicious dishes include “tortilla de patatas”, monkfish, tuna tartar and a good selection of wines.
Plaça de les Olles 8 , +34 933 10 79 61 www.calpep.com Metro stop: Barceloneta
Ten’s
Ten’s tapas and side dishes adhere to the spirit and philosophy of the 2 Michelin Starred ABaC restaurant from Chef Jordi Cruz. Tradition and modernity meet right here, in the heart of the Born Quarter whose menu features skate, stewed ratte potatoes, 100% Buffalo Burrata with Italian flavours and brioche with Iberian ribs.
Rec 79 - +34 933192222 - www.tensbarcelona.com - Metro: Barceloneta
La Tinaja
This former wine cellar in the Born district has an excellent wine list and serves traditional Catalan and Spanish dishes in addition to cold Iberian produce and a selection of cheeses. Sometimes, some flamenco guitarists enhance the experience.
Esparteria 9 - 933 102 250. – Metro: Jaume I
Arcano
This restaurant is located in a former 17th-century stable featuring Romanesque stone arches, a few steps from Santa Caterina market. It presents an interesting combination of Catalan and Argentinian cuisine in a warm atmosphere. Plates include warm duck salad with white truffle, Argentinian Angus steak and red tuna cubes coated in a sesame and Japanese sauce.
Mercaders 10 - +34 931 770 735 - arcanobcn.com/es/inicio - Metro: Jaume I