Restaurante Granja Elena

Tucked away in a humble neighborhood, Restaurant Granja Elena is considered by many as the best bar food in Barcelona and is revered by gourmets. Using carefully selected ingredients the menu changes every day, depending on what the market offers. The success in selecting these dishes and a surprisingly wide wine list, given how small the restuarnat is, are the features that ensure Granja Elena meal is an experience.

From early in the morning, the bar and tables are filled and with only 28 seats and a faithful clientele, reservations are essential, at least a week in advance. Flutes of cold cuts (of excellent quality) and “creative” and delicious snacks are the temptations that appeal to workers in the area during breakfast. We can also, if we want to snack between meals: anchovies, ham, dishes …

But it is lunchtime when the Granja Elena really surprises. Gradually, the neighborhood bar food has improved its offering becoming a restaurant that should be included in all the guides. The menu is extensive and deciding is not easy. Along with fixed dishes on the menu there are the daily specials, the result of market offerings and inspiration of the family running the restaurant since 1970.

Granja Elena offers a wealth of exquisite flavors that always hold surprises. Recommended dishes include: Cod omelette. Creamy rice with fresh morels and foie gras poêle. Extra beef fillet with foie gras poêle and Oporto sauce. Roasted foie grâs in truffled kale papillote.

Address: Passeig de la Zona Franca 228, Barcelona

Hours: Monday to Friday from 13-16hr. Bar Monday to Saturday from 7-12hr. Closed Sunday

Food: Seasonal / Traditional

Avg. Price: 50€

Environment: Informal

Cards: Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Servired