Restaurant
Disfrutar
Three-Michelin-star restaurant in the Eixample run by former elBulli chefs Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch and Mateu Casañas, serving long, playful tasting menus.
Can Culleretes
Barcelona's oldest restaurant, serving traditional Catalan dishes in the Gothic Quarter since 1786 amid tiled walls and framed portraits.
At a glance
- Type
- Traditional Catalan
- Area
- Barri Gòtic, Barcelona, Spain
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- culleretes.com
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Why we recommend it
Can Culleretes traces its history back to 1786, and it describes itself as the oldest restaurant in Barcelona. The dining rooms, decorated with tiles, paintings and signed photographs, feel like a step back in time, and the cooking stays loyal to Catalan tradition.
This is the place for dishes such as stews, canelons and seasonal game, along with Catalan desserts, at moderate prices. Lunch is served from Tuesday to Sunday, but dinner only from Thursday to Saturday, so plan accordingly. It also closes for several weeks in summer; check before visiting in late July or August.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Can Culleretes FAQs
Is Can Culleretes the oldest restaurant in Barcelona?
It dates its history to 1786 and describes itself as the city's oldest restaurant.
When does it serve dinner?
Thursday to Saturday only. Lunch is served Tuesday to Sunday.