Contraban (Only adults/Solo adultos)
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Occupying a boutique hotel tucked away in the city’s Gothic Quarter, the Contraban boasts a plush, somewhat secretive ambience. Its contemporary-...
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Restaurant menu
- Salmón marinado y saosado, soja y yuzu
- €16
- Croquetas de verduras escalivadas con romesco (4 ud)
- €12
- Buñuelos de bacalao con mayo lima (4 ud)
- €12
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What diners said about this restaurant:
Marc-André L. • 1 review
May 18, 2024
10/10Excellent food! Great place! A must-try place!
Azaria C. • 1 review
May 17, 2024
10/10We loved the whole experience! The food was amazing, the staff was nice and helpful, and the restaurant was unique and charming. This was a great little find in a secluded street.
Ruth P. • 2 reviews
May 12, 2024
10/10All of the dishes were delicious. They were also large portions, so we inadvertently ordered too much food. The dining room was gorgeous, and the service was outstanding. Highly recommend.
Joseph M. • 2 reviews
May 4, 2024
10/10We had an amazing experience at this restaurant. Everything from the food to the cocktails to the service was fantastic. I recommend a visit when you are in Barcelona.
Juan Carlos C. • 4 reviews
May 7, 2024
10/10Amazing place with an excellent service and outstanding food.
Marko R. • 1 review
April 27, 2024
7.5/10Nice restaurant in very relaxing ambient. Food is good but little bit predictable but price is really fair.
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Diane T. • 10 reviews
April 29, 2024
10/10The welcome, the service and the departure was excellent. The food was delicious as well as the presentation. The staff was very adaptable to the fact that someone joined our table. The hotel is beautiful and the ambiance just lovely, the music and the feeling of privacy. It was a treat. Definitely worth a repeat visit.
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Susan J. • 1 review
April 26, 2024
10/10We had a fabulous meal at Contraband. Every course was superb. The vegetable carpaccio was gorgeous, delicious, and perfectly dressed. The Chateaubriand was exceptional and it was chiseled out of its clay encasement at the table - a unique experience. We totally recommend this gem!
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Gemma F. • 2 reviews
April 6, 2024
10/10We had the most incredible time. The tasting menu was out of this world and the staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough for you. I highly recommend this place
Karina M. • 1 review
April 17, 2024
10/10The food was delicious! I loved both types of croquetas, the fritters, the pasta. Tried 2 different cocktails and they were so good and refreshing
glaucia t. • 1 review
April 11, 2024
10/10feeling very pleased with the menu, the quality of the meals, the concept and the service. the woman who served me and my girlfriend was very kind and good energy. thank you very much! I intend to go back when I return to Barcelona and I'm definitely gonna recommend the restaurant to Brazilian friends going to Barcelona.
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Alexander S. • 2 reviews
March 27, 2024
10/10Everything was good: food, service and atmosphere. Good cozy place to have memorable dinner.
Maria U. • 1 review
March 4, 2024
6/10It was ok, but it wasn’t great or a nice experience. We felt that the waiter was judging us just because we were young and didn’t order a lot of stuff. But why didn’t we order more dishes? The answer is simple. All the dishes we were interested in couldn’t be prepared. Salmon, tuna and something else were not available that day. To be honest, disappointing because these ingredients are essential. So overall, the experience can be described as ok, but nothing more.
Jacquelyn C. • 4 reviews
March 6, 2024
10/10We had an amazing meal at Contraband; the food was phenomenal. The service was warm and attentive and the ambiance was incredible!
Magnus w. • 29 reviews
November 19, 2023
8/10Elegant setting and friendly staff. But the food was a real dissapointment. Large portions but very bland food. The Meat was highly overcooked and tough. The canneloni almost tasteless and the codfritters ok but also overfried and bland. Superlovely terrass.
Jeff P. • 1 review
November 16, 2023
10/10We very much enjoyed Contraban. The food was delicious and perfectly prepared. The presentation was thoughtful and artistic. The service was professional,
Jared B. • 7 reviews
November 13, 2023
10/10This was a fantastic experience. Loved that it is tucked away on a little side street. Atmosphere and esthetic were on point. Romantic, good music, but would also be a upscale place to have drinks with close friends. The food was stellar...who thought I would rave about baked carrots...but OMG! A definite "top-of-the-list" to go while in Barcelona!
Sasha C. • 1 review
November 4, 2023
9/10Great service and ambience. Portions a bit small
Geneviève T. • 5 reviews
October 8, 2023
8.5/10Atmosphere was superb, the food was good, and different. Our favourite was the barbecued meat cannelloni with wild mushroom sauce. They had a few things they couldn’t serve off of their menu, which meant we couldn’t try the tasting menu, which was a little disappointing.
P. S. • 15 reviews
September 27, 2023
10/10A fantastic 10 out of 10. You can safely make a booking at this restaurant. Food was delicious and well balanced, excellent wine choices and sublime service. Add the tranquil and cosy atmosphere you’ve got a gem here. Highly recommended and I will return for sure.
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About this restaurant
Una propuesta del chef Alain Guiard inspirada en las emociones de un proceso creativo y acompañada por una carta efímera de vinos locales.
How to get there
Carrer de Riudarenes, 7, 08002 Barcelona
Between metro stations Jaume I (L3) and Barceloneta (L3). We are near the Post Office at Via Layetana Street. Buses you can use easily are: 47, 120, V15, N8 and N28.Frequently Asked Questions
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