The 5 Best Typical Products of Barcelona

Catalonia’s specialities are not only on restaurant menus — they are in the markets, the modernista workshops and the delis locals actually use. This is what hosts point guests toward.

The 5 most popular of 10 typical picks our hosts recommend — cava and butifarra to taste, modernist ceramics and Montserrat cocas to carry home.

Calçots with romesco sauce

Calçots with romesco sauce are a Catalan delicacy you can't miss.

Calçots are a variety of tender onions grilled until they caramelize inside and acquire an unparalleled sweet and smoky flavor.

The sauce is made with sun-dried tomatoes, dried peppers, almonds, hazelnuts, olive oil, garlic and red peppers, enhancing the flavor of the calçots.

Immerse yourself in the Catalan experience of calçotadas as you delight in this exquisite combination of flavors during a relaxed lunch or dinner with friends and family.

Gaudí's modernist ceramics

Barcelona stands out as the capital of modernism, where the imprint of Antoni Gaudí is undeniable, with more than a dozen of his works scattered around the city.

Mainly in the Gothic Quarter, you will find stores specializing in handmade ceramics, highlighting the "trencadís" technique, the same one used by Gaudí in his works.

You will be able to get the iconic ceramic lizard from Park Güell, undoubtedly an emblematic symbol of Barcelona.

Bread with tomato

This dish, known locally as "Pa amb tomàquet" in Catalan, is a delicacy that embodies the simplicity and authentic flavor of the cuisine of Catalonia.

It consists of toasted bread rubbed with ripe tomato and dressed with extra virgin olive oil and salt.

You can't visit Catalonia without trying this delicacy!

Cava

This is a quality sparkling wine made by the traditional method or champanoise method, known as secondary fermentation in the bottle.

It is a light and refreshing wine, served in transparent glasses that let you see the golden sparkle of its bubbles, indispensable on the tables of any celebration.

Cava should be served cold, and goes very well with almost any type of food.

For example, Brut cava can be used as a cooking ingredient, and Semi-Dry cava is ideal... to drink with dessert!

Butifarra sausage

"Butifarra" is a traditional fresh sausage from Catalonia, made with lean meat and pork intestine, which gives it a mild and juicy flavor, seasoned with a mixture of spices.

In Barcelona, you will find numerous charcuteries and restaurants offering this delicious sausage.

Whether as part of a traditional Catalan breakfast, as the star of a family barbecue or as a snack in a local bar, "butifarra" is a true gastronomic gem!