Can Culleretes
Can Culleretes
Can Culleretes has anchored Carrer d'en Quintana since 1786, giving it a Guinness-certified claim as the oldest restaurant in Catalonia and the second-oldest in Spain.
Background
About Can Culleretes
The Story
Can Culleretes has stood on Carrer d'en Quintana since 1786, making it the oldest restaurant in Barcelona and, per the Guinness Book of Records, the oldest in Catalonia and second-oldest in Spain. The name, Catalan for 'little spoons', comes from an old house story in which a diligent head waiter shouted 'Noies, culleretes!' ('Girls, teaspoons!') every time the alpaca pot of polished teaspoons ran empty. The refrain stuck with regulars, and 'Anem a Can Culleretes' became local shorthand for a meal at the Quintana address. The Agut-Manubens family took over a then-struggling establishment in 1958 and has run it ever since; three generations now work the dining rooms and kitchen.
The Cuisine
The kitchen keeps to the recipes of cuina catalana, the canelons 'els de sempre', escudella, fricandó de vedella amb carxofes, bacallà a la llauna, peu de porc al cava, and pollastre a la catalana with prunes and pine nuts. Lunchtime brings a 21.50€ set menu on weekdays and a 25€ weekend menu; the à la carte reaches fish and seafood platters and suckling-lamb shoulder, with most mains sitting between 12.50€ and 26.50€.
The Team
The restaurant is owned and run by Montserrat and Alicia Agut-Manubens, daughters of Sisco Agut and Sussi Manubens, who rescued the house in 1958. Alicia's husband and five grandchildren of the founders work alongside them, keeping service and kitchen in family hands.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Can Culleretes Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
4.3
6,524 reviews
Can Culleretes is widely recognised as Barcelona's oldest restaurant, operating on Carrer d'en Quintana since 1786. Independent reviewers highlight it as an enduring Catalan institution; TimeOut rates it 4/5, and diners give it 4.3/5 on Google across 6,524 reviews.
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Reservations
How to Book Can Culleretes
Booking
Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekend lunch and dinner. Book through the contact form at culleretes.com, by calling +34 933 17 30 22 (alternate: +34 933 173 022), or by emailing info@culleretes.com. Parties of six or more should contact the restaurant directly by phone or email.
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Experience
Can Culleretes Dining Experience
Can Culleretes fills a warren of low-ceilinged dining rooms lined with floor-to-ceiling photographs and drawings of the actors, singers, politicians and artists who have eaten there over the decades. Wooden beams, Catalan azulejo tiles, stained-glass windows and white tablecloths set a purposefully old-world scene; the effect is atmospheric and unshowy rather than polished. Service is brisk but warm, and the pace is comfortable enough for long family lunches.
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Can Culleretes Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Can Culleretes sits on Carrer d'en Quintana, a narrow Gothic Quarter street between Carrer Ferran and Carrer de la Boqueria, a few steps from La Rambla. The nearest metro is Liceu (L3), 2 minutes on foot; Jaume I (L4) is a 5-minute walk.
Nearby
Barri Gòtic sits at the medieval core of Barcelona, narrow stone lanes, Roman walls and Gothic churches between La Rambla and the Born. Carrer d'en Quintana is a short side street a few metres from the Liceu opera house and the Boqueria market; around the restaurant you find neighbouring institutions like Pitarra, Los Caracoles and 7 Portes.
Details
Can Culleretes Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:00–15:45 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–15:45 |
| Thursday | 13:00–15:45 & 20:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 13:00–15:45 & 20:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 13:00–15:45 & 20:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 13:00–15:45 |
Can Culleretes hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Recommended. Reserve via the restaurant's online booking form, by phone, or by email; bookings for six or more must go through phone or email.
Good to Know
Social
From canculleretes on Instagram
Aquesta es la cistella que s'emportarà el guanyador del premi del Concurs de Cartells del 240è Aniversari de Can Culleretes. #canculleretes #canculleretes1786 #canculleretesenfamilia #canculleretes240anys #cuinacatalana
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Avui han vingut a gaudir de la nostra cuina l'associació Nautilus, ben mudats amb els seus trajos d'època.
En aquesta foto hi ha mes de 500 anys d'història viva de la ciutat de Barcelona. Los Caracoles, Can Culleretes i 7 Portes!!
Alta cuina amb propòsit a @nexefundacio. A Nexe, creiem que l'alimentació és molt més que un dret bàsic: és una eina clau per al desenvolupament integral dels infants amb pluridiscapacitat.
Questions
Can Culleretes FAQ
How old is Can Culleretes?
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Can Culleretes has been operating at Carrer d'en Quintana, 5 since 1786. The Guinness Book of Records recognises it as the oldest restaurant in Catalonia and the second-oldest in Spain; it is the oldest restaurant in Barcelona.
Who owns Can Culleretes?
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The Agut-Manubens family has run Can Culleretes since 1958, when Sisco Agut and Sussi Manubens took over a then-struggling establishment. Today their daughters Montserrat and Alicia run the house, with a third generation already working in the dining rooms and kitchen.
What kind of food does Can Culleretes serve?
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Traditional Catalan cuisine. Signature plates include canelons 'els de sempre', escudella, fricandó de vedella amb carxofes, bacallà a la llauna, pollastre a la catalana with prunes and pine nuts, pig trotters stewed in cava, and a mixed paella.
How much does it cost to eat at Can Culleretes?
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Expect around 30–40€ per person à la carte (most mains 12.50€–26.50€, starters from 3.40€). Set menus are more affordable: 21.50€ for the weekday Menú del Dia, 25€ for the weekend menu, 29€, 35€ (paella or Menú Especial 1786) and 36€ for the Menú Compartir.
Do you need to book Can Culleretes?
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Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekend lunch and dinner. Book through the form on culleretes.com, by calling +34 933 17 30 22 (alternate: +34 933 173 022), or by emailing info@culleretes.com. Parties of six or more must reserve by phone or email.
Is Can Culleretes wheelchair accessible?
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Yes, the restaurant has accessible entrance, seating and restroom. Note the building is historic, so the dining rooms are traditional in layout.
When is Can Culleretes open?
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Lunch Tuesday to Sunday, 13:00–15:45. Dinner Thursday to Saturday, 20:00–22:30. Closed Mondays and Sunday–Wednesday evenings.
Can I take Can Culleretes food home?
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Yes. The restaurant runs 'Culleretes A Casa', an online shop selling vacuum-packed versions of their signature dishes, canelons, escudella, fricandó, peu de porc al cava, duck with prunes and others, to reheat at home. Details at culleretes.com/a-casa.