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Where to Eat in Eixample: Foie Gras Cured in Anchovy Salt
This guide turns We ATE the MIND BENDING 30 course MICHELIN menu from WORLD FAMOUS, El Bulli Chef, Albert Adria from S3 into a practical museum map with 2 saved spots around Eixample and Roses. The mapped places include a museum and a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
S3 was deeply impressed by how Chef Albert Adria maintains a flavor-first approach despite the extreme technical complexity and bleeding-edge creativity of the 30-course menu. They particularly marveled at the seamless blend of showmanship and culinary history, noting that the experience felt like a modern evolution of the legendary El Bulli.
What this map is good for
- Planning a museum stop or short itinerary in Eixample.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 2 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Enigma
Restaurant in Carrer de Sepúlveda, 38, 40, Eixample, 08015 Barcelona, Spain, Eixample, Barcelona, Spain - elBulli1846
Museum in Carrer la Roca, 4, 17480 Roses, Girona, Spain, Roses, Cataluña, Spain
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Earl Grey tea, grape and lemon spherification
- Fresh local uni over crispy chestnut cracker
- Coconut jelly topped with Kaluga caviar
- Sea cucumber with tomato and chili
- Foie gras cured in anchovy salt
- Mozzarella souffle made from mozzarella water
- Wagyu beef soppressata tartare with honey pancake
- Black truffle and artichoke ravioli
- 1 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Walked through a $3.5 million custom designed space
- Observed tableside spherification and cocktail preparation
- Selected the Old World wine pairing
- Watched fresh uni being prepared in the morning
- Witnessed staff crafting truffle and artichoke ravioli
- Experienced a 30-course menu in three parts
- Tasted reimagined El Bulli classic dishes
- Saw liquid balsamic chocolate truffles being created
Planning notes for Barcelona
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, located on the northeastern coast of Spain. In 2026, the city is designated as the UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture, an event coinciding with the centenary of the death of architect Antoni Gaudí. Historical Heritage and Architecture The city's urban layout is characterized by the Eixample district, designed by Ildefons Cerdà in the 19th century, which features a grid pattern with chamfered corners. Barcelona contains several UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Must-try foods nearby
- Pa amb Tomàquet
The quintessential Catalan staple consisting of toasted rustic bread rubbed with ripe tomatoes, drizzled with high-quality extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkled with sea salt. - Arroz Negro
A striking Catalan rice dish cooked with squid or cuttlefish ink, which gives it a deep black color and intense maritime flavor. - Fideuà
A seafood-centric cousin to paella that uses short, thin noodles (fideus) instead of rice. - Canelons
Traditional Catalan cannelloni stuffed with roasted meats (rostit) and topped with a velvety béchamel sauce and melted cheese. - Escalivada
A smoky, vegetarian-friendly dish of eggplant, red peppers, and onions roasted over an open flame or coals until tender.
When to go: The best time to visit Barcelona is during the shoulder seasons of May to June and September to October, when you can enjoy warm, sunny weather and various outdoor festivals. While summer offers peak beach weather.
Local tips
- Adjust your schedule to local dining hours by planning for lunch between 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM and dinner no earlier than 9:00 PM.
- Protect your belongings from professional pickpockets in high-traffic areas like La Rambla and the metro by wearing bags in front and avoiding distractions from strangers.
- Purchase a T-casual or Hola Barcelona travel card at station kiosks for cost-effective access to the city's integrated metro, bus, and tram network.
- Show respect for the local culture by learning a few basic phrases in Catalan, such as 'Bon dia' for good morning and 'Gràcies' for thank you.
What travelers are noticing
- Completion of the Tower of Jesus Christ: The Sagrada Família reaches its maximum height of 172.5 meters in 2026, marking a historic milestone 100 years after Gaudí's death.
- UNESCO World Capital of Architecture: Barcelona hosts over 1,500 events, including the UIA World Congress of Architects, celebrating the city's design legacy and future urbanism.
- Tour de France Grand Départ: For the first time in history, the world's most prestigious cycling race starts in Barcelona (July 2026), with stages winding through the city's iconic Eixample grid.
Official tourism resource
The official tourism website for Barcelona, providing comprehensive visitor information for the city and its districts, including the iconic Eixample.
Planning questions
Where did S3 eat in Eixample, Barcelona?
This guide maps all 2 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Eixample, Barcelona.
What are the must-try foods in Eixample, Barcelona?
Creator picks from the video include Earl Grey tea, grape and lemon spherification, Fresh local uni over crispy chestnut cracker, Coconut jelly topped with Kaluga caviar, Sea cucumber with tomato and chili. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this museum map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.