Rosalía's recent social media activity reveals her favourite Barcelona dining spots, showcasing her eclectic culinary tastes across various city districts. The Catalan singer, known for her global music success, has shared a diverse list of establishments, from traditional tapas bars to high-end seafood and international cuisine.
This week, Rosalía posted a TikTok video ranking her favourite typical Spanish dishes. Spanish omelette, churros with chocolate, and croquettes claimed the top three spots. She also listed prawn fritters, paella, meat with potatoes, gazpacho, patatas bravas, and Galician octopus.
Months earlier, she shared her preferred restaurants on X, continuing to visit new places. Rosalía particularly enjoyed Malparit in the Eixample district, a popular area home to 260,000 residents. She enjoyed the restaurant so much that she wrote "Què bo estava tot" (How good everything was) and signed it on one of their plates, according to Rosalía's social media. The establishment features excellent produce, a bar facing the kitchen, and a well-selected wine cellar.
Rosalía's Diverse Culinary Preferences
Her culinary journey also includes Estimar in the Born district, a historic area known for its medieval architecture. Chef Rafa Zafra excels with fish and seafood, served on unique crockery within a 16th-century arch. Rosalía appreciates the "pornococina" style, where produce is simply dressed with minimal seasoning. She enjoyed a family dinner there.
Rosalía's tastes are not exclusively high-end; she also frequents affordable, beloved local spots. Bar El Pollo in the Raval district, a vibrant neighbourhood, is one such example. She joins many fans who praise its tortillas, which feature a distinctive "txapela" style: a golden, creamy centre with a thin egg layer. The bar also serves stews, natural wines, and has a dedicated barman.
Exploring Barcelona's Local Gems
Additionally, the artist enjoys tapas at Bar del Pla, located at Montcada, 2, also in the Born. This establishment is celebrated for its extensive bar, marble tables, and magnificent vaulted ceilings, alongside its gastronomic offerings.
Her exploration of Barcelona's culinary scene extends to other historic and contemporary venues. Bodega La Palma, an institution in the Gòtic district since 1935, once served as a meeting point for artists like Francesc García Estragués and Joan Hernández Pijuan. Since 2005, it operates as a gastrobodega, offering vermouth classics and more elaborate dishes such as marinated mackerel with vegetables. Rosalía posed for a photo with the staff there this past winter.
She also visited Bar Bocata at Travessera de Gràcia, 86, in the Gràcia district, which opened in 2024. This spot serves straightforward, homemade cuisine, with her visit documented on Instagram.
La Panxa del Bisbe, also in Gràcia on Carrer del Torrent de les Flors, is another favourite. Chef Xavi Codina focuses on high-quality ingredients and precise cooking, prioritising flavour over aestheticism, a quality Rosalía highly values.
International Flavours in the City
Rosalía's palate also embraces international cuisine within Barcelona. She enjoys Italian dishes at Xemei, a Venetian tavern in Montjuïc, known for its tagliolini paglia e fieno and rice with bone marrow. She also dined with friends, her sister, and then-partner Rauw Alejandro at Le Cucine Mandarosso, which offers traditional transalpine home cooking.
For Japanese fare, Rosalía visits Shunka in the Gòtic district, at Sagristans, 5. This establishment, considered the "little brother" of the Michelin-starred Koy Shunka, provides a sushi bar with exceptional produce at more accessible prices.
Rosalía's public endorsements provide significant visibility for these local businesses, attracting fans and food enthusiasts alike. Her diverse choices highlight Barcelona's rich and varied gastronomic landscape, appealing to both residents and tourists seeking authentic culinary experiences.
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Originally published by El Periódico Barcelona. Read original article.
