The Barcelona Restaurant Awards 2026 recognise the diversity and richness of the city’s restaurant sector, as well as the role of eating establishments in the social economic and cultural life of the neighbourhoods.

The establishments to receive awards were:

Fishology, award for gastronomic quality

Located in L’Eixample, Fishology received the award for gastronomic quality for its innovative cuisine and commitment to combating food waste. The establishment stands out for regaining and reinterpreting ancestral food conservation techniques, combined with contemporary creation that respects the seasonality of local produce.

The award particularly recognises its contribution to combat food waste and the singularity of its cuisine.

Arume, neighbourhood integration award

Located in Ciutat Vella, the restaurant Arume was recognised for its accessible gastronomy, with a daily menu, and for helping to keep the literary memory of Manuel Vázquez Montalbán alive. In addition, the restaurant collaborates with theatres and the neighbourhood’s cultural stakeholders and fosters the creation of jobs among local people.

Nectari, sustainability award

Located in L’Eixample, the restaurant Nectari was recognised in the sustainability category for its cuisine and its commitment to inclusion.

The establishment combines cuisine using quality produce, flavour and technique with initiatives that aim to make the eating experience more accessible. These include the creation of the first menu in Catalonia adapted for people with autism.

Windsor, front of house service award

With a trajectory spanning more than two decades, the Restaurant Windsor in the district of L’Eixample received the front of house award for the professionalism and personalised attention that characterises it.

The establishment understands service as an essential part of the dining experience and backs a model based on proximity, attention to detail and coordination between the dining room, the kitchen and the wine cellar.

La Medusa 73, Barcelona market restaurant award

Located in the Mercat del Ninot, La Medusa 73 was recognised for its gastronomy combining fresh quality produce with modern cuisine. Specialising in fresh seasonal fish and seafood, it offers the possibility of purchasing products or tasting them cooked on the spot. Options that stand out include its rice dishes and baked fish, with a friendly personalised service.

The award recognises the role or market restaurants in the promotion of fresh seasonal produce, as well as their capacity to combine tradition and innovation.

Via Veneto, honorary award

The seventh edition of the Barcelona Restaurant Awards also recognised the trajectory of Via Veneto, one of the city’s most iconic restaurants, located in Sarrià - Sant Gervasi.

Founded in 1967, the establishment has become consolidated as a leader in Barcelona’s fine dining. It combines classic Catalan and French cuisine with a contemporary perspective, based on quality produce and accomplished culinary techniques.

With a Michelin star, Via Veneto stands out for excellence in its cuisine and for its professional, attentive and personalised front of house service.