Casa Amàlia
Casa Amàlia
Repsol RecommendedFeatured in Spain's Repsol Guide as a recommended restaurant for quality dining.Casa Amàlia is a Catalan market-kitchen restaurant at Passatge del Mercat, 14, la Dreta de l'Eixample, open since 1950, reinvented in 2020 by chefs Jordi Castán and Sergi Suaña. 50% of produce comes from the Concepció market next door. Open every day with continuous kitchen service from 13:00 to 22:30.
Background
About Casa Amàlia
The Story
Casa Amàlia first opened in 1950 at Passatge del Mercat, in front of the Mercat de la Concepció, a neighbourhood institution that ran for seven decades as a classic Catalan kitchen. In 2020, chefs Jordi Castán and Sergi Suaña took over with a clear vision: retain the restaurant's character and its connection to the Concepció market, but push the kitchen into a more inventive register. The market connection is no longer symbolic, 50% of the kitchen's produce comes from the Concepció market, with individual stalls named on the menu.
The Cuisine
Contemporary Catalan cuisine with strong market traceability, built around rice dishes, conversation-friendly pacing, and a locals' clientele. The menu is divided into tradition (grilled monkfish with fish and sherry velouté, three-meat cannelloni with béchamel) and transformation (Mallorcan panalena: grilled aubergine stuffed with sobrasada, topped with aubergine tempura and honey). Signature rice: Molino Roca's short-grain Dinamita rice with duck magret, foie, and figs. Digital menu identifies the Concepció market stall for each ingredient. Average spend €45 per person without drinks.
The Team
Casa Amàlia has been run by chefs Jordi Castán and Sergi Suaña since 2020, a duo with decades of high-end dining experience who took over a 70-year-old neighbourhood institution and used it to pursue a more inventive Catalan kitchen. The connection to the Concepció market, 50% of kitchen produce, stalls named on the menu, is central to the cooking identity Castán and Suaña have built since their takeover.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Casa Amàlia Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Recommended. 'Jordi Castán and Sergi Suaña's inventive cooking has given new life to this long-established restaurant.' Review September 2024.
Included in The Best Restaurants in Eixample and The Best Paella in Barcelona. 'The real bomb here is the rice.'
Guía Repsol 2026 Recommended
Diner Ratings
4.7
9,957 reviews
Yelp
3.9
36 reviews
Professional recognition includes recommended by The Infatuation. Diners rate it 4.7/5 on Google (9,957 reviews) and 3.9/5 on Yelp (36 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Casa Amàlia
Booking
Casa Amàlia is open every day with continuous service from 13:00 to 22:30. The cobbled terrace on Passatge del Mercat is recommended for lunch. Reservations recommended, book at casaamalia.cat or call +34 934 589 458.
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Experience
Casa Amàlia Dining Experience
A historic Catalan restaurant facing the Concepció market on a pedestrianised covered passage in la Dreta de l'Eixample, renovated in 2020 to reflect the new kitchen. The cobbled terrace on Passatge del Mercat reads as chic and romantic. The dining room hosts a locals-heavy crowd with a conversation-friendly pace. Review mining: lively energy, cozy-romantic-elegant-intimate; warm attentive service; good for dates, groups, celebrations. The restaurant fills with a wide range of Barcelona diners across generations.
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Casa Amàlia Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Casa Amàlia is on Passatge del Mercat, 14, in la Dreta de l'Eixample, on the pedestrianised covered passage that runs between Carrer d'Aragó and Carrer del Consell de Cent, in front of the Mercat de la Concepció. The nearest metro is Girona (L4, approximately 300m walk).
Nearby
La Dreta de l'Eixample is the eastern half of the Eixample grid, the quadrant between Passeig de Gràcia and the Sagrada Família corridor, shaped by Ildefons Cerdà's 1860 urban plan. Passatge del Mercat is a pedestrianised covered passage facing the Mercat de la Concepció (Carrer d'Aragó, 311–313), one of the neighbourhood's anchor markets and the source of 50% of Casa Amàlia's kitchen produce. The area draws a dense residential clientele alongside tourists navigating the Eixample's restaurant corridor.
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Details
Casa Amàlia Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00–22:30 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 13:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 13:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 13:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 13:00–22:30 |
Casa Amàlia hours verified 2026-04-11. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Recommended. Book at casaamalia.cat or call +34 934 589 458.
Good to Know
Social
From casaamalia1950 on Instagram
Torrezno Casa Amàlia💚 Una manera diferent d'entendre un clàssic: respecte absolut pel producte, tècnica i una elaboració pensada per potenciar-ne l'essència. Una proposta que posa en valor l'origen, el procés i el resultat final. #casaamàlia #torrezno #cuinademercat #barcelonafoodexperience #bcnf
Benvinguts a casa nostra💚 Descobreix l'essència de Casa Amàlia, on la cuina de mercat pren vida gràcies a la nostra gran família, que s'extén més enllà del restaurant. Us convidem a gaudir del millor producte i d'una gastronomia d'alta qualitat ✨ #CasaAmalia #cuinaambanimademercat #mercatconcepcio
Casa Amàlia torna a ser recomanada per la Guia Repsol 2026. Un reconeixement al treball del nostre equip, a la cura del producte i a la constància d'una cuina de mercat que aposta per la qualitat i la sostenibilitat. Compartim aquest orgull amb vosaltres, que ens inspireu cada dia a seguir creant ex
És temporada de carxofes 💚 i, especialment, de la Carxofa Prat: un producte que parla de territori i de proximitat. A Casa Amàlia la comprem al Mercat de la Concepció i la convertim en un plat de carxofa confitada, present a la nostra carta des de fa anys. Un homenatge a la qualitat, a la temporada
El producte ho és tot, i saber-lo tractar també. El secret dels nostres arrossos està, precisament, en l'arròs que utilitzem: Arròs Molino Roca Gran Reserva💚 Rodó, sec i capaç d'absorbir tots els sabors, cada gra prové de collites seleccionades prop del Parc Natural de l'Albufera de València i repo
A Casa Amàlia, les nostres cuines són un espai viu que batega cada dia de 13 h a 22:30 h. Des de 1950 evolucionen mirant cap al futur, amb la passió i el compromís de seguir oferint una experiència gastronòmica excepcional durant els pròxims 75 anys💚 #CasaAmàlia #CuinaDeMercat #GastronomiaAmbÀnima
Questions
Casa Amàlia FAQ
What's special about Casa Amàlia's connection to the Concepció market?
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Casa Amàlia sources 50% of its produce directly from the Concepció market next door, with individual market stalls named on the digital menu for each ingredient. This market-to-table approach has been central to the restaurant's identity since chefs Jordi Castán and Sergi Suaña took over in 2020, transforming what was a symbolic connection into genuine traceability.
What's the signature rice dish at Casa Amàlia?
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The Onyar-Merlès rice with duck magret, foie, and figs, built on Molino Roca Dinamita rice. This short-grain Valencian rice has a hollow centre that absorbs flavour fully, and it is one of the headline dishes at Casa Amàlia.
How much should I expect to spend at Casa Amàlia and what does that get me?
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Average spend is approximately €45 per person without drinks. The menu is divided into two sections: traditional classic Catalan dishes (grilled monkfish, three-meat cannelloni) and inventive transformations like Mallorcan panalena with grilled aubergine and sobrasada. All ingredients are sourced from named Concepció market stalls.
Where exactly is Casa Amàlia located and how do I get there by metro?
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Casa Amàlia is on Passatge del Mercat, a pedestrianised covered passage in la Dreta de l'Eixample that runs between Carrer d'Aragó and Carrer del Consell de Cent, directly facing the Mercat de la Concepció. The nearest metro is Girona (L4), about a 4-minute walk or 300 meters away.
What's the story behind Casa Amàlia's 2020 reinvention?
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Casa Amàlia first opened in 1950 as a classic Catalan neighbourhood restaurant. In 2020, experienced chefs Jordi Castán and Sergi Suaña took over with a vision to retain the restaurant's character while pushing the kitchen into a more inventive register. The result is a modernised market-kitchen menu divided into tradition and transformation sections.
When is Casa Amàlia open and do I need a reservation?
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Open every day with continuous kitchen service from 13:00 to 22:30. Reservations are recommended via casaamalia.cat or +34 934 589 458.
What makes Casa Amàlia's terrace special?
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The cobbled terrace sits on the pedestrianised Passatge del Mercat directly facing the historic Concepció market. The setting is chic and romantic, and lunch on the terrace is the recommended way to experience it.