Mercat de Santa Caterina

🥘Restaurant·
4.4(18,267)

A bustling open-kitchen spot located right inside a historic market, serving everything from fresh seafood and paella to creative Asian-inspired tapas.

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Mercat de Santa Caterina
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Av. de Francesc Cambó, 16, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

www.mercatsantacaterina.com

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Grilled octopus

Grilled octopus

€28.00

Charred cephalopod tentacles, typically served tender with olive oil and paprika.

P 45g· C 4g· F 20g
380 cal

the take

380 cal with 45g protein is a fantastic, high-satiety choice for weight loss.

not suitable for

Vegetarian · Vegan · Kosher

safe for

Pescatarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Lactose-free · Halal · Keto · Low Sodium

Monkfish in suquet sauce

Monkfish in suquet sauce

€28.00

Firm-fleshed fish simmered in a traditional Catalan seafood and nut-based gravy.

P 42g· C 18g· F 30g
520 cal

the take

520 cal is a bit high, but the 42g protein will keep you full for a long time.

not suitable for

Vegetarian · Vegan · Kosher

check with staff

Gluten-free · Halal · Keto · Low Sodium

safe for

Pescatarian · Dairy-free · Lactose-free

Bouillabaisse

Bouillabaisse

€13.50

A classic French Provencal fish soup with various types of cooked seafood.

P 38g· C 15g· F 20g
420 cal

the take

420 cal with 38g protein is a fantastic, high-satiety choice for weight loss.

not suitable for

Vegetarian · Vegan · Kosher · Low Sodium

check with staff

Gluten-free · Halal

safe for

Pescatarian · Dairy-free · Lactose-free · Keto

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Patatas Bravas

Patatas Bravas

€8.80

Crispy fried potato cubes served with a signature spicy sauce.

520 cal · P 6g · C 55g · F 32g

It is widely considered one of the best versions in Barcelona.

Butifarra sausage with beans and foie gras

Butifarra sausage with beans and foie gras

€16.50

Traditional Catalan pork sausage served with white beans and rich duck liver.

820 cal · P 35g · C 25g · F 65g

This is their most iconic Catalan market-to-table combination.

Iberian pork ribs with pico de gallo and sauces

Iberian pork ribs with pico de gallo and sauces

€19.30

Succulent ribs served with a fresh Mexican-style tomato and onion salsa.

720 cal · P 40g · C 12g · F 55g

Diners constantly rave about the 'superb' quality of the short ribs.

Fricandó

Fricandó

€15.50

A traditional Catalan beef stew made with thin slices of meat and mushrooms.

420 cal · P 32g · C 18g · F 24g

It is a high-trust Catalan classic that regulars always recommend.

Grilled calamari with asparagus

Grilled calamari with asparagus

€19.80

Tender squid seared and served with charred green spears.

280 cal · P 34g · C 8g · F 12g

People love it for the sheer freshness of the market ingredients.

the move

Stick to the 'market' items like the Fricandó or grilled seafood rather than the Asian dishes. Definitely order the Butifarra with foie gras—it's the ultimate local power move.

nutrition insights

Global Market Flavors

Average Macro Balance

P 21%C 29%F 50%

How It's Cooked

baked
21%
sauteed
16%
raw
13%

Market-Priced Eats

Menu Prices

19avg

540

Best Value Finds

1.Pan-fried sardines with Catalan tomato bread12.50 EUR
2.Yakisoba noodles with prawns12.00 EUR

dietary compatibility

Vegetarian
25 safe42 unsafe
Vegan
10 safe3 caution54 unsafe
Pescatarian
46 safe21 unsafe
Gluten-free
23 safe25 caution19 unsafe
Dairy-free
34 safe15 caution18 unsafe
Lactose-free
41 safe13 caution13 unsafe
Halal
33 safe28 caution6 unsafe
Kosher
32 safe14 caution21 unsafe
Keto
20 safe8 caution39 unsafe
Low Sodium
25 safe26 caution16 unsafe

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