Can Bo
Can Bo
Michelin SelectedSelected by the Michelin Guide inspectors as a restaurant offering good cooking.Can Bo is the tapas and wine bar inside the Grand Hotel Central on Via Laietana, named as a phonetic tribute to the Catalan politician Francesc Cambó who commissioned the historic building. Independent entrance, 150+ wine labels, and Catalan Modernist decor.
Background
About Can Bo
The Story
Can Bo opened inside the Grand Hotel Central, a landmark building on Via Laietana commissioned by the Catalan politician and cultural patron Francesc Cambó in the early twentieth century. The restaurant's name is a phonetic tribute to its founding patron, 'Can Cambó' shortened to the Catalan 'Can Bo.' Despite sharing a building with the hotel, Can Bo operates with its own entrance, identity, and reservations, positioning itself as a neighbourhood tapas and wine destination. It has earned a selection in the Michelin Guide.
The Cuisine
Can Bo centres on tapas, pintxos, and sharing plates built around quality local ingredients. The menu is short and seasonal, with a strong emphasis on the wine cellar, more than 100 labels, carefully curated. A Chef's Menu at €55 is available for those who want the kitchen to decide the progression. An optional wine pairing can be added for €25.
The Team
Can Bo operates under the culinary guidance of Oliver Peña, who has extensive experience in Michelin-starred restaurants, alongside Lorenzo Cavazzoni, Executive Chef of Grand Hotel Central. The sommelier Amador Marín curates the wine programme. The service team, maintains a welcoming and attentive presence.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Can Bo Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Selected
Diner Ratings
4.7
687 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.2
796 reviews
Professional recognition includes Michelin Selected and Macarfi food 7.4/10. Diners rate it 4.7/5 on Google (687 reviews) and 4.2/5 on TripAdvisor (796 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Can Bo
Booking
Can Bo is open daily, with service running from 12:30 through to midnight. Reservations are required and can be made through the restaurant's website or via the booking link on the Grand Hotel Central site. Booking a few days ahead is recommended, particularly for weekend evenings.
Experience
Can Bo Dining Experience
Can Bo occupies a high-ceilinged, warmly lit space on the ground floor of the Grand Hotel Central. Michelin describes the look as elegant Mediterranean-style decor with decorative detail inspired by Catalan Modernism, large windows that flood the space with natural light, and a cosy atmosphere. A small outdoor terrace adds pavement seating directly on Via Laietana. The restaurant has air conditioning and accepts contactless payments.
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Can Bo Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Can Bo sits at Via Laietana, 30 in the Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera neighbourhood of Ciutat Vella. The restaurant occupies the ground floor of the Grand Hotel Central, with its own independent street entrance on the boulevard. It is a short walk from the Palau de la Música Catalana and the Born quarter.
Nearby
Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera is one of Barcelona's oldest neighbourhoods, sitting between the Gothic Quarter and the Ciutadella park. The area is home to the Palau de la Música Catalana, the Santa Caterina market, and the narrow medieval streets of the Born. Via Laietana itself is one of the district's main arteries, with easy metro access at Jaume I (L4) and Urquinaona (L1/L4).
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Details
Can Bo Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:30–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:30–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:30–00:00 |
| Thursday | 12:30–00:00 |
| Friday | 12:30–00:00 |
| Saturday | 12:30–00:00 |
| Sunday | 12:30–00:00 |
Can Bo hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Required. Bookings available through the restaurant website.
Good to Know
Social
From canbo.bcn on Instagram
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Questions
Can Bo FAQ
What type of menu does Can Bo Barcelona offer?
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Can Bo offers both à la carte tapas and pintxos, as well as a Chef's Menu tasting menu for €55 per person (minimum two guests, served to the whole table). The kitchen focuses on creative tapas and sharing plates using seasonal, local ingredients, and you can add an optional wine pairing for €25.
How much does it cost to eat at Can Bo Barcelona?
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The Chef's Menu tasting menu costs €55 per person with an optional wine pairing for an additional €25. À la carte tapas range from €3.50 to €120, with bar bites starting at €4 and most kitchen dishes between €8 and €30. Prices were verified in April 2026.
Where exactly is Can Bo restaurant located in Barcelona?
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Can Bo is located at Carrer de la Via Laietana, 30 in the Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera neighbourhood. It's inside the Grand Hotel Central but has its own independent street entrance. The nearest metro is Jaume I (L4), just a 3-minute walk away.
Who is the chef at Can Bo Barcelona?
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Can Bo operates under the culinary guidance of Oliver Peña, who has extensive experience in Michelin-starred restaurants, alongside Lorenzo Cavazzoni, Executive Chef of Grand Hotel Central. Sommelier Amador Marín curates the wine programme.
What makes Can Bo's wine selection special?
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Can Bo features a carefully curated wine cellar with over 100 labels selected by sommelier Amador Marín, making the wine programme a central part of the dining experience. You can enjoy wines by the glass with tapas or opt for the €25 wine pairing with the Chef's Menu tasting menu.
Is Can Bo inside the Grand Hotel Central a typical hotel restaurant?
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No, Can Bo operates with its own independent street entrance, identity, and reservations system, positioning itself as a neighbourhood tapas and wine destination rather than a typical hotel dining room.