Berbena

Few tourists have heard of Berbena and even fewer venture off the beaten track to the posh end of town above Avenida Diagonal. Inside, there daily batches of home-baked bread that smell like your grandma’s kitchen, comfort food like hearty beef with wine stew and gooey slices of Spanish omelet, platters of locally sourced cheese and charcuteries—all made for sharing. We'd like to imagine that you'll probably stumble in here for a quick bite.

One of the first things you'll notice here is the scent of freshly baked bread, then you'll take in the open kitchen, head-nodding playlist, and cozy interior, with oversized windows facing the street. The chef's modern spin on Catalan cuisine features Peruvian and Asian influences, and the dishes are made almost exclusively using locally sourced organic products.

Few tourists have heard of Berbena and even fewer venture off the beaten track to the posh end of town above Avenida Diagonal. Inside, there daily batches of home-baked bread that smell like your grandma’s kitchen, comfort food like hearty beef with wine stew and gooey slices of Spanish omelet, platters of locally sourced cheese and charcuteries – all made for sharing. We'd like to imagine that you'll probably stumble in here for a quick bite.

Tucked away on a pretty quiet street off Avenida Diagonal, Berbena is the kind of place you need to know about to find so you probably won’t meet too many tourists there. It’s small, intimate and offers a range of well-executed, comforting small plates that go down particularly well with a glass of one of their 300 wines. Details: Open Mon-Thurs, 7pm-12am (2:15pm-5pm & 7:15pm – 12am, Friday) | Carrer de Minerva, 6 | €€€

If you are looking for one of Barcelona’s best restaurants, you’d better book your reservation at Berbena pronto. There’s a reason it’s fiendishly difficult to get a table here and that’s basically because it’s excellent, through and through (and it’s also very small, so there’s that too). The brainchild of Carles Pérez de Rozas Canut, it aims to serve exquisite food in a relaxed setting – and it’s achieved that.

Berbena is a small and charming restaurant with an unpretentious and welcoming atmosphere. The chef, Carles Pérez de Rozas Canut, presents a modern Catalan cuisine with some global influences that focuses on simple dishes made from seasonal Mediterranean ingredients. The open kitchen allows diners to witness the creation of these enticing dishes, creating a dynamic and vibrant atmosphere.

El cuiner Carles Pérez de Rozas té un equip a prova de bombes. Parteix de la més acurada artesania de proximitat per elaborar uns plats que sorprenen i enamoren basant-se estrictament en els productes de la temporada. Tot es fa al moment i davant dels nassos; una aposta clara pels bàsics, amb pa de massa mare fet a casa, una exigent selecció de vins i formatges i un cafè d’especialitat.

Berbena deserves a place in any best restaurants list, including the coolest ones. It is tucked away in the heart of Gràcia, and offers up a warm and cozy vibe that instantly makes you feel at home. While you wait for their doors to swing open, you can groove to the cool tunes seeping out, and have a sneak peek into the culinary magic about to unfold.

And so cocktail bars such as Caribbean Club or 14 De La Rosa, or favorite restaurants such as Gresca, Bar Cañete, or Berbena will have to wait until I do a full travel guide in the next few months. As for Barcelona’s vermuterias—its famed vermouth bars like Morro Fi or Cala del Vermut or Quimet & Quimet—there is an article forthcoming.

Though Berbena enjoys Bib Gourmand recognition from the Michelin guide, this restaurant doesn’t have a stuffy or pretentious atmosphere. The menu focuses on Asia and South America flavors. Loaves of bread are freshly baked every day, and most of the produce that comes through the kitchen is organic.

Berbena sticks to the tradition of Barcelona restaurants by remaining laid-back and unpretentious despite landing on the Michelin Guide in 2021. Reservations are highly recommended, though you area welcome to take your chance and walk in. Address: Carrer de Minerva, 6, 08006 Barcelona, Spain

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