Berbena
Bib GourmandMichelin's Bib Gourmand recognises restaurants offering good quality, good value cooking.Repsol RecommendedFeatured in Spain's Repsol Guide as a recommended restaurant for quality dining.Berbena
Bib GourmandMichelin's Bib Gourmand recognises restaurants offering good quality, good value cooking.Repsol RecommendedFeatured in Spain's Repsol Guide as a recommended restaurant for quality dining.Small neighbourhood restaurant in la Vila de Gràcia. Named after Barcelona's traditional street festivals. Seasonal Mediterranean small plates in half and quarter portions. Two dinner seatings. Open kitchen. House-baked bread and ice cream from neighbouring Parallelo. No vegan adaptations; children 12+ only; no strollers.
Background
About Berbena
The Story
Berbena opened in the Vila de Gràcia neighbourhood as a deliberate tribute to the verbena, Barcelona's traditional open-air street festivals. The name signals the spirit: informal, festive, and rooted in the neighbourhood. From a tiny dining room on Carrer de Minerva, the team has built one of the most-talked-about small restaurants in Barcelona, earning consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand distinctions and a Repsol Recomendado. With an open kitchen and only a handful of tables, the experience is direct and personal. The group also runs sister restaurant Pompa, which hosts groups of nine or more.
The Cuisine
The kitchen works with seasonal Mediterranean ingredients and a close network of local suppliers, including ice cream from the neighbouring Parallelo gelateria and bread baked in-house. Dishes are structured around small plates available in half and quarter portions, designed for sharing and exploring broadly across the menu. Repsol describes the offer as 'small plates of hedonistic inspiration complemented by a complete selection of cheeses and house-made bread.' The crème fraîche ice cream with olive oil and salt is the signature dessert. Note: the kitchen cannot adapt dishes to vegan diets.
The Team
Per Guía Repsol, the kitchen is led by Lucca Lanzara and Soledad Lema as jefes de cocina, with Arnau Bàguena as dining room director and Gonzalo San Martín as sommelier. The wine programme is taken seriously: the restaurant maintains a dedicated wine contact email (vins@berbenabcn.com) and asks guests to refrain from wearing perfume out of respect for the wine producers. Groups of nine or more are directed to sister restaurant Pompa.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Berbena Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Bib Gourmand
Recomendado -- Featured in Repsol Guide
Diner Ratings
4.7
1,010 reviews
Yelp
4.6
23 reviews
Professional recognition includes Michelin Bib Gourmand, Repsol Recomendado, and Macarfi food 7.0/10. Diners rate it 4.7/5 on Google (1,010 reviews) and 4.6/5 on Yelp (23 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Berbena
Booking
Berbena is open Monday through Thursday for dinner only, with two seatings: first at 19:00–21:15, second at 21:30. On Fridays, lunch is available from 14:15 and dinner runs two seatings from 19:15. The restaurant is closed Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are required and must be secured with a credit card; tables are released after 15 minutes if the party has not arrived. Groups of 7–8 should email grups@berbenabcn.com. Groups of 9 or more are directed to the sister restaurant Pompa.
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Experience
Berbena Dining Experience
Berbena is small, informal, and intensely neighbourhood. The open kitchen gives the dining room a lively transparency, diners see the cooking as it happens. Repsol describes 'a dynamic room that maintains tranquillity and intimacy between tables.' rates the decor at 6.0. The handmade tableware and cutlery reinforce the artisanal sensibility. Two dinner seatings per evening keep the pace intentional rather than rushed.
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Berbena Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Berbena is at Carrer de Minerva, 6, in la Vila de Gràcia, one of Barcelona's most characterful neighbourhoods, known for its village-like streets and concentration of independent restaurants. The nearest metro is Fontana on the L3 line, about an 8-minute walk. Diagonal (L3/L5) is roughly 12 minutes on foot.
Nearby
La Vila de Gràcia is one of Barcelona's most beloved neighbourhoods, a tight web of narrow streets, local squares, and independent businesses that retains a village character unlike anywhere else in the city. Carrer de Minerva sits in the upper part of Gràcia, close to Fontana metro and surrounded by several Michelin-starred restaurants within a five-minute walk: Brabo (81m), Windsor (183m), Aleia (210m), Xerta (227m), and Hofmann (302m).
Nearby Restaurants
Brabo
Steakhouse
€€€€Fire-focused steakhouse grilling premium meats in Gracia.
Windsor
Contemporary Catalan
€€€€Contemporary Catalan cooking from chef David Rodríguez in la Dreta de l'Eixample.
Aleia
Creative
€€€€Creative cuisine restaurant featuring innovative dishes in an elegant setting.
Xerta
Mediterranean
€€€€Mediterranean menu from chef Jose Guadalupe Couoh Pomol in la Dreta de l'Eixample.
Hofmann
Fusion
€€€€Chef Silvia Hofmann runs a fusion dining room in Sant Gervasi - Galvany.
Details
Berbena Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 19:00–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 19:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 19:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 19:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 14:15–15:30 & 19:15–23:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Berbena hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Required. Bookings available through the restaurant website.
Good to Know
Social
From berbenabcn on Instagram
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31.12.2025 7 ANYS DEL BERBENA i mig del pompa. Aquest any és per les persones (i animals) que formen i han format part del Berbena; i des de fa poc, també del Pompa. A aquells que venen de fora ja sigui a créixer, aprendre, trobar estabilitat, un entorn segur, o a buscar-se la vida. A tots els que
27.11.2025 L'amanida d'escudella. @francabarcelona Digueu-me carca, però mai prenc fotos dels plats que em serveixen. Ni dels que demano, ni dels que em serveixen amb el seu misteri del desconegut en els menús degustació. Recordo que el dia que vam anar al Noma, en el moment en què ens prenien les
°+* 22.11.2025 ºPOMPA Del 21 de desmebre al 12 de gener romandrem tancats per vacances. Del 6 al 9 de desembre ens anem a Nova York per veure a @lcdsoundsystem . També menjarem i beurem, i ja us ho explicarem. Avui el Pompa fa 6 mesos que va obrir i no tenim paraules per expressar la felicitat.
26.10.2025 Busquem una cuinera AMB EXPERIÈNCIA que tingui ganes d'arrelar a casa nostra i contribuir per continuar millorant la qualitat de vida/treball que tenim. Algú que vulgui ajudar-nos a defensar que es pot treballar de dilluns a divendres, les hores justes, amb 7 setmanes de vacances l'any, i
Questions
Berbena FAQ
Who is the chef at Berbena?
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Per Guía Repsol, the kitchen is led by jefes de cocina Lucca Lanzara and Soledad Lema, with Arnau Bàguena as dining room director and Gonzalo San Martín as sommelier.
How much does it cost to eat at Berbena?
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The à la carte menu at Berbena typically runs around €30–50 per person. Dishes are available in half and quarter portions, encouraging broader sampling. A Friday-only lunch menu is available at around €15. There is a €24 corkage fee per bottle for wine brought from outside.
How do I make a reservation at Berbena?
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Reservations are required and must be made through the restaurant's website at berbenabcn.com. Bookings require a credit card as guarantee, and tables are released after 15 minutes if the party hasn't arrived.
Is there an English menu at Berbena?
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Yes, Berbena offers menu information in English through their website at berbenabcn.com/en/.
What Michelin recognition does Berbena have?
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Berbena holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for three consecutive years.
Where exactly is Berbena located in Gràcia?
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Berbena is located at Carrer de Minerva, 6, in la Vila de Gràcia. The restaurant is a 5-minute walk from both Diagonal (L3/L5) and Gràcia (L6/L7/S1/S2) metro stations.
What makes Berbena's menu special?
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Berbena's menu features seasonal Mediterranean cuisine with creative twists, with dishes available in half and quarter portions designed for sharing and exploring broadly across the menu. The kitchen works with local suppliers and makes bread in-house.