Amaltea
Amaltea
Amaltea is a homemade vegetarian and vegan kitchen on Carrer de la Diputacio in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample, open since 1998. The daily menu is built around organic tofu, seitan, legumes, grains, and seaweed, with Mediterranean, Indian, and Asian dishes served at fixed-price lunch and weekend dinner sittings.
Background
About Amaltea
The Story
Amaltea opened in 1998 and has spent more than two decades as one of Barcelona's longest-running dedicated vegetarian restaurants. The kitchen is anchored in homemade cooking, organic produce, and a daily menu that keeps prices accessible for a neighbourhood lunch crowd as well as evening diners.
The Cuisine
The menu is fully vegetarian with extensive vegan options, built around organic ingredients including tofu, seitan, legumes, whole grains, sprouts, and seaweeds. Dishes range from Indian dhal and hummus with crudites to mushroom cannelloni, vegetarian paella, eggplant parmesan, and oriental rice. The fixed-price midday menu costs around 13 EUR including drink and dessert.
The Team
The restaurant operates without a publicly named head chef. The team focuses on consistency, organic sourcing, and homemade preparation, with recipes drawn from Mediterranean, Indian, and Asian vegetarian traditions.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Amaltea Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Aggregated across multiple platforms
Diner Ratings
4.4
1,077 reviews
Yelp
3.8
12 reviews
Diners rate it 4.4/5 on Google (1,077 reviews) and 3.8/5 on Yelp (12 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Amaltea
Booking
Reservations are recommended, particularly for Friday and Saturday dinner service when the kitchen is busiest. Lunch service runs daily from 13:00 to 16:00, with weekend dinner from 20:00 to 23:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Bookings can be made by phone at +34 934 548 613 or through the restaurant's website.
Experience
Amaltea Dining Experience
The dining room is casual and unfussy, set up for a neighbourhood lunch service that turns into a relaxed weekend dinner spot. Plant-forward decor, simple wooden tables, and warm lighting give the space a homestyle feel rather than a fine-dining one. The vibe suits solo lunches, families, and friends meeting over a budget-friendly set menu.
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Amaltea Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Amaltea sits on Carrer de la Diputacio at the corner with Carrer del Comte d'Urgell, in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample. The location is a short walk from Urgell metro on L1 and a few blocks from the Sant Antoni market, placing it in a quiet residential stretch of the Eixample grid rather than a tourist axis.
Nearby
L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample is the western half of the Eixample grid, a residential and commercial neighbourhood between Plaza Universitat and Hospital Clinic. The streets around Carrer de la Diputacio mix everyday cafes, neighbourhood restaurants, and modernist apartment blocks rather than tourist crowds, making it a working-day pocket of central Barcelona.
Details
Amaltea Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00–16:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–16:00 |
Amaltea hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Recommended, especially for Friday and Saturday dinner. Book by phone or via the restaurant website.
Good to Know
Social
From amaltea_bcn on Instagram
Welcome to Amaltea, where every detail counts. Vegetarian dishes built on organic ingredients, served in a cozy neighbourhood dining room.
Our classic Indian dhal: red lentils with turmeric and traditional spices, served with basmati rice and papadum. A long-running favourite on the daily menu.
A close look at one of our signature plates. Every ingredient is selected and presented with care.
Three reasons to choose Amaltea: more than two decades of vegetarian cooking, fully homemade dishes prepared on site, and an affordable fixed-price daily menu.
Amaltea is back. After a short break, the dining room is open again for lunch and weekend dinner, with the same homemade vegetarian menu you remember.
A walk through our dining room and decor, designed for a relaxed vegetarian meal in a warm neighbourhood setting.
Questions
Amaltea FAQ
What type of cuisine does Amaltea Barcelona serve?
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Amaltea is a fully vegetarian restaurant with extensive vegan options. The kitchen builds dishes around organic tofu, seitan, legumes, whole grains, sprouts, and seaweed, drawing on Mediterranean, Indian, and Asian vegetarian traditions.
How much does it cost to eat at Amaltea Barcelona?
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Amaltea is one of central Barcelona's most affordable vegetarian restaurants. The lunch menu is around 13 EUR for two courses with drink and dessert, the weekday combo plate is 11 EUR, and the Friday-Saturday dinner menu is 18.30 EUR.
Is Amaltea Barcelona vegan-friendly?
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Yes. While Amaltea is fully vegetarian, much of the menu is vegan or easily adapted. Dishes built on tofu, seitan, legumes, vegetables, and grains keep the vegan options broad, and the kitchen can advise on dairy-free alternatives.
What are the opening hours for Amaltea Barcelona?
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Amaltea opens daily for lunch from 13:00 to 16:00. Dinner service is Friday and Saturday only, from 20:00 to 23:00. The restaurant is closed Monday through Thursday and Sunday evenings.
Where is Amaltea located in Barcelona?
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Amaltea is at Carrer de la Diputacio 164, in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample. The closest metro is Urgell on L1, about a 6-minute walk away.
How long has Amaltea been open?
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Amaltea has been serving vegetarian food on Carrer de la Diputacio since 1998, making it one of Barcelona's longest-running dedicated vegetarian restaurants.
Do I need a reservation at Amaltea Barcelona?
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Reservations are recommended, especially for Friday and Saturday dinner. You can book by phone at +34 934 548 613 or via the form on restauranteamaltea.com.