El Nacional is a fancy restaurant in Barcelona, located on the renowned Passeig de Gràcia street. We typically like to highlight local spots, and traditional Catalan restaurants where to discover the most iconic dishes. But today we’re making an exception. The Nacional is worth a visit!
El Nacional, a fancy restaurant in Passeig de Gràcia
“A restaurant of restaurants,” this is how we could best describe El Nacional. Because El Nacional is a place that brings together many restaurants with a highly diverse menu. Specifically, this space has 4 restaurants or culinary areas and 4 gastronomic counter bars.
El Nacional restaurant: What to eat?
So this fancy restaurant in Barcelona is in reality more than one restaurant! And since there are different “restaurants” spaces and “bar counters,” El Nacional offers options to suit all tastes.
Bar counters in el Nacional
Located in the Eixample neighborhood, on Passeig the Gràcia street, these “bars” of El Nacional emulate the typical bar counter in bars, and there are a total of 4, each offering different culinary selections:
- Beer and canned seafood.
- Wine and charcuterie bar.
- Oyster bar.
- Cocktail bar.
Restaurants in el Nacional
As for the restaurants, you will also find options to suit all tastes.
- La Brasería: Specialized in grilled meat. Additionally, they offer starters such as salads or vegetables.
- La Llotja: A restaurant specialized in rice and fish. What makes it unique is its fish market-style display, where you can choose the fish you fancy and how you’d like it prepared.
- La Taperia: The name says it all. This space is dedicated to tapas, allowing you to discover local cuisine.
- La Parada: Artisan flatbreads, salads, fresh pasta, crepes, natural juices… This restaurant offers a wide variety of food.
A fancy restaurant in Barcelona, specially on Christmas
But if there is a “best time to visit El Nacional,” that is definitely during Christmas. This place exudes Christmas vibes in every corner, in every detail, with a large Christmas tree and Christmas lights everywhere.
