Best Restaurants Near Park Guell
WHERE TO EAT NEAR PARK GUELL (AND NOT BE FOOLED)
There are no restaurants inside Park Guell, just one quite expensive café with touristy reheated food and sandwiches inside the paying area (there used to be another one overlooking the Plaça de la Natura, but it closed in Spring of 2016). And most of the restaurants around the main entrance of the Park are tourist traps… I’m afraid that if you expected to enjoy and idyllic meal in the area after visiting this amazing Gaudi work, that won’t be easy…
These are our favorite restaurants near Parc Guell:
1
Bar Delicias
If you take the exit at the top of the Park that goes behind the big white mansion (Casa Trias), a short walk through a Mediterranean pine tree wood will take you to the Carmel neighborhood: a working class quarter famous for a Park Guell restaurant that attracts locals for their huge plates of patatas bravas with two sauces (a garlicky mayonnaise and a spicy tomato one).
They also have other tapas such as Galician octopus, squid or cuttlefish, as well as an “à la carte” menu of simple Spanish cuisine. They might not speak much English, so it’s a great opportunity to practice your Spanish (or international sign language, lol) and feel surrounded by “true” locals. Come early or be prepared to wait outside until they have a table available for you.
PARK GUELL EXIT: Carretera del Carmel.
DISTANCE FROM PARK GUELL: 10 minutes walk (900m / 0.5 miles). But you can shorten it to half if you take the stairs at the corner with Can Xirot street.
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2
Terra Mia
There are two interesting restaurants near Antonio Gaudi Park Guell if you exit the park on Carretera del Carmel. Terramia is a lovely option for an informal Italian meal outside in their terrace. And since it’s slightly more elevated than the road and it’s got a vegetation fence around it, it is protected from the traffic noise.
Their specialty is handmade pasta, but also Spanish tapas, local meats and fish. An elaborated menu that is a pleasant surprise for a touristy location. BTW, it is located just by a public swimming club that sells day passes. It can be a fun opportunity to use their indoor and outdoor pools as well as their spa!
PARK GUELL EXIT: Carretera del Carmel.
DISTANCE FROM PARK GUELL: 3 minutes (260m / 853 feet)
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3
Restaurant Tibet
he menu also includes other traditional dishes, specially grilled meats and a variety of omelets. Adventurous eaters will definitely want to give a try to dishes like pig trotters or roasted rabbit. By the way, the menu hasn’t changed in this house for 3 generations – and their local clients don’t want it to change, ever!
PARK GUELL EXIT: Carretera del Carmel.
DISTANCE FROM PARK GUELL: 3 minutes (300m / 984 feet)
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4
La Panxa del Bisbe
If you leave the park by its main entrance on Olot st., good Park Guell restaurants are scarce unless you are willing to walk. But it’s well worth it. The name of the restaurant translates as “The belly of the bishop”. We don’t know if bishops often eat in this place, but what we know is that if you go your belly will be full and satisfied at the end of the meal. They serve great tapas and Mediterranean dishes: salads, meats and rices.
The chef Xavi Codina says he cooks ” Rumbera cuisine”, a funny way to say that his creations are informal, fun and with a multicultural touch (Rumba is the music style from Catalan gypsy community derived from flamenco rumba and Cuban music). This Park Guell restaurant is 10min walk from the Park’s main entrance.
PARK GUELL EXIT: Olot Street.
DISTANCE FROM PARK GUELL: 7 minutes (600m / 1968 feet)
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5
Atabalats Gastrobar
PARK GUELL EXIT: Olot Street.
DISTANCE FROM PARK GUELL: 10 minutes (900m / 0.5 miles)
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What restaurants near Park Guell are your favorite?
Marta
Marta is the founder of ForeverBarcelona. She is a passionate tour guide that loves Barcelona and loves writing too. She is the main author of our Blog, and is committed to sharing her knowledge about Barcelona and her best tips with our readers.
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