Mont Bar

"A foodie favorite for years, Mont Bar has slowly been making its name as one of the standouts in Barcelona’s gastro-tapas-bar movement. Last year, the people at Michelin finally awarded it the star it deserved. Back in the day, this space used to be quite rowdy and very cramped. The tables may be more spaced out these days and the vibe is more buttoned up than it used to be–but only slightly. It still feels like a tapas bar, just a smarter version. And with a Michelin star comes a tasting menu: in this case one consisting of 16 dishes and priced at €145. The good news here is that Mont Bar still offers an à la carte option, with bites from as little as €6. The menu changes with the seasons, but mainstays like the chicken skin and squid canapé and the mochi with Iberian sobrassada and Mahón cheese will make you cry with joy year-round. From there, just go with whatever your server recommends." - Isabelle Kliger, Gemma Askham

"At first glance, Mont Bar looks a little like your run-of-the-mill dive, with customers perched on stools at a bar overflowing with bottles and a giant fridge displaying assorted fishy treats. But look a bit closer and you’ll realize the guests are a surprisingly well-heeled bunch, the bar is topped with marble, and that’s actually fresh lobster in the fridge. This spot does elevated takes on tapas, like clam soufflé and tuna belly with a pine-nut emulsion that you can order a la carte. If you want to go all in on the fine dining experience, the tasting menu with a wine pairing is a sure bet." - isabelle kliger

"A restaurant with a gastro-bar ambience that is becoming a must for every visitor to Barcelona.In this delightful setting, featuring elegant decorative details that set it apart from your typical bar, you’ll find an array of traditional and contemporary dishes, all of which showcase high levels of technique, plus presentation that is so refined that it is hard not to take a photo! In keeping with the philosophy of the owners, who hail from the small village of Mont (in the Val d’Aran), the cuisine here is based around fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients and a focus on meticulous presentation. Choose between inventive snacks, innovative tapas, and small sharing plates, all accompanied by impeccable service. Make sure you try the spectacular Iberian sobrasada mochi with Mahón cheese!" - Michelin Inspector

"At first glance, Mont Bar looks a little like your run-of-the-mill dive, with customers perched on stools at a bar overflowing with bottles and a giant fridge displaying assorted fishy treats. But look a bit closer and you’ll realize the guests are a surprisingly well-heeled bunch, the bar is topped with marble, and that’s actually fresh lobster in the fridge. This spot does elevated takes on tapas, like clam soufflé and tuna belly with a pine-nut emulsion that you can order a la carte. If you want to go all in on the fine-dining experience, the a tasting menu with a wine pairing is a sure bet." - Isabelle Kliger