Ali Ocakbaşı
Ali Ocakbaşı
Ali Ocakbaşı brings the ocakbaşı — Turkey's open charcoal grill — to the Eixample Esquerra, turning out grilled kebabs, meze and the rest of the Turkish canon. It's a sit-down restaurant built for long, group-friendly dinners, with wine and beer, vegetarian and vegan options, and a terrace for warmer nights.
Background
About Ali Ocakbaşı
The Story
Named for the ocakbaşı itself — the charcoal hearth Turkish grill cooks gather around — the restaurant has built a steady Eixample following for doing the format properly rather than as a quick kebab counter.
The Cuisine
The cooking centres on the charcoal grill: skewered and grilled meats, kebabs and the warm-and-cold meze that frame a Turkish meal. There are vegetarian and vegan options too.
The Team
The kitchen works the ocakbaşı — the open charcoal grill that gives this style of Turkish cooking its name — keeping the focus on fire, smoke and generous, shareable plates.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Ali Ocakbaşı Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.8
3,577 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.9
512 reviews
TheFork
9.4
209 reviews
Ali Ocakbaşı ranks #397 of 1077 rated restaurants in Barcelona. Diners rate it 4.8/5 on Google (3,577 reviews), 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor (512 reviews), and 9.4/10 on TheFork (209 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Ali Ocakbaşı
Booking
Reservations are accepted and recommended for groups or weekend dinners. There's a terrace for warmer nights. Check current opening hours, as the kitchen runs dinner-focused hours midweek.
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Experience
Ali Ocakbaşı Dining Experience
A proper sit-down dinner spot rather than a grab-and-go grill: relaxed, group-friendly and good for sharing, with a terrace when the weather's right.
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Ali Ocakbaşı Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Ali Ocakbaşı sits in the Esquerra de l'Eixample, Barcelona's broad, grid-planned heart, within easy reach of the neighbourhood's mix of offices, flats and dining.
Nearby
The Esquerra de l'Eixample is one of Barcelona's most lived-in districts — less postcard, more everyday — and a reliable place to find honest international kitchens like this one alongside the Catalan classics.
Details
Ali Ocakbaşı Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 17:30–00:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–00:30 |
| Thursday | 17:30–00:30 |
| Friday | 13:30–00:30 |
| Saturday | 13:30–00:30 |
| Sunday | 13:30–00:00 |
Ali Ocakbaşı hours verified 2026-06-14. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Social
From @aliocakbasi_barcelona on Instagram
Nothing says “it was good” louder than empty plates. Nada dice “estaba buenísimo” más fuerte que los platos vacíos. 📍Ali Ocakbasi Barcelona #barcelonaeats #foodlovers #restaurantbarcelona #turkishrestaurant #foodie
if you love Turkish food, this one is for you 🫓🔥 Ali Ocakbaşı is an Anatolian grill restaurant in Barcelona where it’s all about sharing (love that) 😍 We started with freshly baked bread, muhammara, ali tarator, girit efesi & pickles then we shared kusleme, beyti and icli kofte. Everything was soo
Whether you come to celebrate, relax, laugh, or simply enjoy the evening, we are always happy to see you at our restaurant. Thank you for letting us share your special moments with you. Ya sea para celebrar, relajarse, reír o simplemente disfrutar de la velada, siempre nos alegra verlos en nuestro
Let us guide your taste journey. We’ll show you how the right wine can elevate every kebap experience. Would you try this pairing tonight? Déjanos guiar tu experiencia de sabores. Te mostraremos cómo el vino perfecto puede elevar cada kebap. Pobarías este maridaje esta noche? 📍Ali Ocakbasi Barcelo
The art of the Ali Ocakbasi El arte de Ali Ocakbasi. 📍Ali Ocakbasi Barcelona #barcelonaeats #turkishfood #barcelonarestaurants #aliocakbasi #barcelona
A small look into the energy, flavour, and atmosphere we serve every night for you Una pequeña mirada a la energía, el sabor y la atmósfera que servimos cada noche para ti 📍Ali Ocakbasi Barcelona #barcelonarestaurants #barcelonafood #turkishrestaurant #bcnfood #restaurant
Questions
Ali Ocakbaşı FAQ
What is an ocakbaşı?
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An ocakbaşı is a Turkish open charcoal grill that diners often sit around. Ali Ocakbaşı cooks its kebabs and grilled meats over it.
What food does Ali Ocakbaşı serve?
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Charcoal-grilled Turkish food — kebabs, grilled meats and meze — plus wine and beer. There are vegetarian and vegan options too.
How much does it cost to eat at Ali Ocakbaşı?
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Expect around €38 per person on average, based on TheFork.
Where is Ali Ocakbaşı?
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It's in the Esquerra de l'Eixample in Barcelona.
Does Ali Ocakbaşı take reservations?
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Yes, reservations are accepted and recommended for groups or weekend dinners.
Does Ali Ocakbaşı have a terrace?
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Yes — it's a relaxed, group-friendly sit-down restaurant with a terrace for warmer nights.