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Restaurant · Barcelona

Els Pescadors

A classic seafood and rice house on a quiet plaça in Poblenou, known for paellas and fresh fish.

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The verdict

Worth the table for…

Great for
  • Couples
  • Foodies
  • Local-life seekers
Depends
  • Travellers on a budget
  • If you've only got a day
  • Families with kids
  • Solo travellers
  • Anyone here to unwind
Not for

Worth it for couples, foodies and local-life seekers.

What to order

The plates that decide it

  • Arròs negre (squid-ink black rice) or the creamy green rice with cod kokotxasorder it for the table; the rices are the house strength
  • The day's whole grilled fish, landed daily from Arenys de Marfresh and simply done
  • Heavy starters before the ricethe rice is big — pace yourself
Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

The rice dishes and fresh fish are done the classic Catalan way, without gimmicks.
Not independently verified — estimated
It's out in Poblenou, so you're committing to a journey away from the tourist core.
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What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • Multigenerational

    The terrace and traditional menu suit a relaxed long lunch across generations.

  • As a couple

    A calmer, leafier alternative to the chaos of Barceloneta's seafood strip.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
~€55–70 per head + wine
Time
2–2.5 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
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