Can Culleres
Can Culleres
Can Culleres is a creative neighbourhood bistro on Carrer de Bilbao in Poblenou, opened in 2021 by chef Jordi Asensio and Patricia Nieves. Named after a local silverware factory where Patricia's grandfather worked, the kitchen serves modern Mediterranean cuisine with Catalan roots.
Background
About Can Culleres
The Story
Can Culleres opened in 2021 by chef Jordi Asensio and his partner Patricia Nieves, both Poblenou natives. The name pays homage to Metales y Plateria Ribera, a silverware factory in Poblenou popularly known as Can Culleres (House of Spoons), where Patricia's grandfather worked in the 1960s. The restaurant was conceived as a return to their roots, honouring the neighbourhood's industrial working-class identity with a creative kitchen rooted in Catalan tradition.
The Cuisine
Chef Jordi Asensio trained at Martin Berasategui, Pierre Gagnaire, and Mugaritz (Andoni Luis Aduriz) before returning to his Poblenou neighbourhood. The kitchen serves modern Mediterranean cuisine with a traditional Catalan base in an intimate neighbourhood setting. Signature dishes include canelones de rostit with truffle bechamel, seafood rice with carabinero and saffron aioli, morro de bacalao a la llauna with judias de Santa Pau, steak tartare with foie gras shavings, monkfish meatballs, and broad beans with egg and guanciale. The bar serves tapas and cocktails.
The Team
Chef Jordi Asensio co-owns and leads the kitchen, while Patricia Nieves manages front-of-house. Asensio was a finalist for Chef of the Year and Sustainable Chef at the Forum Gastronomic de Girona 2023. The restaurant partners with Brots Ecosocial, a social integration project, and is listed in the Slow Food Barcelona guide.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Can Culleres Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Market cuisine, neighbourhood restaurant, creative, intimate, terrace
Filled with small details of love that make the difference
#1,600 of 11,117 restaurants in Barcelona
Diner Ratings
4.6
838 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.5
69 reviews
Diners rate Can Culleres 4.6/5 on Google (838 reviews) and 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor (69 reviews). Chef Jordi Asensio was a Forum Gastronomic de Girona 2023 finalist for Chef of the Year and Sustainable Chef.
Been to Can Culleres? Share your experience with the community.
Reservations
How to Book Can Culleres
Booking
Reservations recommended, especially for dinner and weekends. Book by email at reserves@canculleres.cat, by phone or WhatsApp at +34 693 06 96 94, or via the . Walk-ins welcome when space is available. Small restaurant with limited covers.
Reserve
Experience
Can Culleres Dining Experience
An intimate neighbourhood bistro with industrial decor honouring Poblenou's factory heritage -- exposed brick walls, vintage silverware and steel pieces on display, and large windows overlooking Carrer de Bilbao. A bar at the entrance serves tapas and cocktails. Small restaurant with a terrace. The open kitchen allows diners to watch chef Jordi Asensio at work.
Navigate
Can Culleres Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Located on Carrer de Bilbao in El Poblenou, a neighbourhood with deep industrial roots now transformed into one of Barcelona's most dynamic creative districts. The restaurant sits near Plaza de Can Felipe in the heart of the former factory quarter.
Nearby
El Poblenou is one of Barcelona's most dynamic neighbourhoods, transformed from a 19th-century industrial district into a creative hub. The area retains its factory heritage with converted warehouses alongside a growing food scene. Carrer de Bilbao connects the neighbourhood's residential core to the waterfront.
Nearby Restaurants
Echegaray
Mediterranean Market
Echegaray occupies a modest yet charming corner of Barcelona's El Poblenou.
L'Artesana Poblenou
Creative Catalan
Modern Catalan neighbourhood restaurant with seasonal small plates in Poblenou.
Els Pescadors
Catalan Seafood
€€€€Seasonal Catalan seafood cooking from chef Xavi Llanta in el Poblenou.
Details
Can Culleres Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Can Culleres hours verified 2026-03-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Recommended
Good to Know
Social
From canculleres on Instagram
🐷🍤🐷...Terrina d'Orella de porc gascón eco de @dpages_ CRUIXENT amb gamba vermella de la llotja i espàrrecs de marge...🐷🍤🐷 #slowfood #eco #proximitat#poblenou
A Can Culleres ens agrada estar en continua formació i aprenentatge per poder donar-vos la millor atenció i servei. #vinscatalans #sostenibilitat #formació #Canculleres #futurssomeliers
Nyoquis d'albergínia dels nostres amics d'@brots_ecosocial a la flama amb salsa de creixens i dauets de formatge Botàs de @molideger 🍆🍀🧀 #canculleres #ecobrots #sostenibilitat #molideger #slowfood slowfoodguide
Ou d'oca de Calaf ferrat amb foie poêlé i tòfona negra.
Favetes de Viladecans amb peus de porc i moll de roca. #detemporada #deproximitat #km0catalunya #slowfood #sostenibilitat
Hola, família! Us recordem que avui 24/12 i el 31/12 no obrim. Nadal, St. Esteve, Any nou i Reis obrim només al migdia amb menús especials. Del 2 al 5 de gener descansem. Que passeu unes bones festes!
Questions
Can Culleres FAQ
What type of menu does Can Culleres serve?
+
Can Culleres serves creative Mediterranean cuisine with traditional Catalan roots. Signature dishes include canelones de rostit with truffle bechamel, seafood rice with carabinero and saffron aioli, steak tartare with foie gras shavings, and salt cod cheeks with judias de Santa Pau. The bar also serves tapas and cocktails.
Where exactly is Can Culleres located in Poblenou?
+
Can Culleres is located at Carrer de Bilbao, 79 in El Poblenou, near Plaza de Can Felipe in the heart of the former factory quarter. It's a 3-minute walk from Llacuna metro station (L4) and 4 minutes from Bogatell station (L4).
Who owns and runs Can Culleres restaurant?
+
Can Culleres is co-owned by chef Jordi Asensio, who leads the kitchen, and Patricia Nieves, who manages front-of-house. Both are Poblenou natives who opened the restaurant in 2021.
What is the story behind the name Can Culleres?
+
Can Culleres is named after Metales y Plateria Ribera, a silverware factory in Poblenou popularly known as Can Culleres (House of Spoons), where co-owner Patricia Nieves' grandfather worked in the 1960s. The restaurant honors the neighborhood's industrial working-class heritage.
How much does it cost per person at Can Culleres?
+
Can Culleres costs around 35 EUR per person without drinks.
Is Can Culleres kid-friendly or good for groups?
+
Yes. Can Culleres welcomes families and groups, with offerings including set group menus that can be adapted to dietary needs. The dining room is intimate with limited covers, so reservations are recommended for larger parties.
Does Can Culleres in Poblenou take reservations?
+
Yes, reservations are recommended at Can Culleres. You can book by email at reserves@canculleres.cat, by phone or WhatsApp at +34 693 069 694, or. Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.