Espai Quera

A true gem in the Gothic Quarter! Espai Quera offers incredible Catalan cuisine in a beautiful, historic setting. The dishes are creative and flavorful, the wine list is excellent, and the service is warm and attentive. Perfect spot for a memorable meal in Barcelona – highly recommended!

- Panos Kanellopoulos -

We stumbled upon a hidden gem in the central area of Barcelona—a delightful mix of a real library and a restaurant. The atmosphere was cozy and full of character, with historical and art-related touches that made the experience truly unique. The food was absolutely awesome—tasty, well-prepared, and full of rich flavors. The welcoming host added a personal touch, making us feel right at home. We were absolutely stunned to find this place and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable experience with a cultural twist.

- Daniel Huber -

Tucked away in a small side street so rely on your maps to get here, because it's well worth it! The meatballs were some of the best I've ever tasted. Simply divine. Try both the black and white vermouth as well! And as you wait for your food, remember to check out all the books around you as this is a library/book shop The shop owner (?) gentleman was extremely nice and friendly and seemed genuinely happy being there and made the whole experience more enjoyable. Big smile on his face all the time! Definitely recommend this place. One of the most memorable meals in Barcelona for us

- Chi Kit Wong -

Excellent place full of history. The lady owner was I think the 5th generation to own the "Map Shop" and now Tapas restaurant. As she said no one buys maps today it's all on the internet. Hence the diversification to also doing Tapas.

- Adrian Taylor -

Incredible find. Small bookstore with restaurant. The owner is 4th generation bookseller that has opened the perfect restaurant in the previous living area of the space. Highly recommend the artichoke omelet and tuna belly salad. Everything was delicious. The owner shared his family and the bookstore history with us, check out the family photos on the wall. Beautiful hidden gem. Highly recommend reservations.

- R Murray -

Amazing food! Amazing people! Family owned map shop and restaurant. Definitely stop here when in Barcelona!

- Ella Cox -

A true hidden gem in the heart of Barcelona! Stepping into this charming historic bookstore feels like entering another world. From the outside, you’d never guess that it’s also a cozy spot to enjoy delicious homemade food. The owner not only prepares each dish with care but is also happy to share the fascinating story behind the place. It’s the perfect escape from the busy tourist areas—a peaceful haven filled with character, history, and flavor. Highly recommended!

- Kerstin -

really cosy little restaurant tucked inside a historic bookshop run by several generations of family members and had service from the owner who knew a local and was chatting it up and it was extremely eerily but peacefully quiet lol, had the Spanish tortilla, the next meats and cheeses, and the meatballs and all were pretty decent and traditional not a bad one time experience

- Michael Cheng -