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Botafumeiro

At a glance

Botafumeiro is a long-running seafood restaurant on Gran de Gràcia, established in 1975. Galician and Mediterranean fish, shellfish, rice dishes and stews form its classic offering, with separate bar, private-room and takeaway formats.

Restaurant entrance with double wooden doors, a blue awning and potted shrubs
Botafumeiro entrance.

Practical details

Choose it for
Classic Galician and Mediterranean seafood with an all-day kitchen
Food or dining format
Classic fish, shellfish, seafood rice and stews
Visit distinction
Daily kitchen 12:00–01:00; takeaway is collection

Seafood and continuity since 1975

The operator links Botafumeiro’s history to Galician chef Moncho Neira and its 1975 opening. It describes seafood from Galician and Catalan markets, with natural or grilled shellfish, oven-baked or grilled fish, seafood rice dishes and stews.

Sources: Botafumeiro: classic seafood and history

Restaurant, bar and private occasions

Separate restaurant, bar, dessert, wine-cellar and cocktail menus provide different dining formats. Private rooms and event arrangements are also offered. Online takeaway orders are collected at the restaurant, which is a different arrangement from a table reservation.

Sources: Botafumeiro: classic seafood and history, Botafumeiro: menu formats and collection

An all-day kitchen in Gràcia

The current contact page gives Gran de Gràcia 81 and daily 12:00–01:00 service, with the kitchen open throughout. The direct restaurant phone and email below serve ordinary dining and practical enquiries. The operator also advertises valet parking.

Sources: Botafumeiro: direct contact and all-day kitchen

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Author and corrections

Sarah Haddad is responsible for this profile. It is based on the published sources cited here; no firsthand visit or independent service test is claimed.

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