Casa Fernández
Casa Fernández
Casa Fernandez is a market cuisine tapas bar on Carrer de Santalo in Sant Gervasi, founded in 1989 by Javier de las Muelas as part of the Dry Martini Organization. The kitchen serves tapas, pintxos, wagyu tartare, seafood rice, iberian products, and house burgers.
Background
About Casa Fernández
The Story
Casa Fernandez opened in May 1989 on Carrer de Santalo, originally under the name Real Compania Cervecera Casa Fernandez. It is named in tribute to the mother of founder Javier de las Muelas, and was conceived as a house where conversation and food sit at the heart of the room. The restaurant helped carry the tapas tradition, then concentrated in the seafront districts, up to the upper part of Barcelona. 37 years on, it still trades on the same idea: a place to sit at the bar or the table and eat well without complications.
The Cuisine
The kitchen serves a long roster of tapas, platillos and larger plates built around market produce. Signatures include tortillita de camarones, tataki de atun Balfego, arros del senyoret, patatas bravas, croquetas de jamon iberico, gambas al ajillo, steak tartar of Wagyu prepared tableside, bacalao a la llauna, rodaballo a la donostiarra and cochinillo iberico con setas. Jamon iberico 100% de bellota is cut to order, and the Chateaubriand is served for two. A short dessert list runs from flan del tio Pablo to a two-person souffle Alaska.
The Team
Casa Fernandez was founded by Javier de las Muelas, a long-standing figure in Barcelona hospitality better known for the Dry Martini cocktail bar. Reservations are handled through the drymartiniorg.com email domain, reflecting that connection. The Casa Fernandez website does not name a head chef; the bar and kitchen are run as a single team across service.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Casa Fernández Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Cerveceria in upper area, market cuisine, tapas, terrace, locals
Diner Ratings
4.1
600 reviews
TripAdvisor
3.6
128 reviews
TheFork
9.4
992 reviews
Casa Fernández enjoys a warm diner reception across aggregators, with particularly strong scores from booking-platform users and a large, steady Google review base, pointing to a loyal Sant Gervasi following after more than three decades on Carrer de Santalo.
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Reservations
How to Book Casa Fernández
Booking
Reservations recommended, especially for dinner and weekends. Book via the reservation widget on the Casa Fernández website, by phone at +34 932 019 308, or by email at reservas@drymartiniorg.com. Walk-ins welcome when space is available. Terrace surcharge of 10%.
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Experience
Casa Fernández Dining Experience
A neighbourhood bar-restaurant with an open kitchen, a long counter for tapas, white-cloth tables in the dining room and a terrace on Carrer de Santalo. The room is casual and conversational, popular with Sant Gervasi locals who stop in for a few platillos at the bar or settle in for a full meal. The terrace carries a 10% surcharge.
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Casa Fernández Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Located on Carrer de Santalo in Sant Gervasi - Galvany, one of Barcelona's most established residential neighbourhoods in the upper part of the city. Carrer de Santalo is a popular dining and nightlife street in the Galvany area, far from the tourist centres.
Nearby
Sant Gervasi - Galvany is one of Barcelona's most established residential neighbourhoods in the upper part of the city. Carrer de Santalo is a popular dining and nightlife strip known for its concentration of quality restaurants, tapas bars, and cocktail spots, frequented by a local professional crowd far from the tourist centres.
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Details
Casa Fernández Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00–17:30 & 19:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–17:30 & 19:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–17:30 & 19:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–17:30 & 19:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–17:00 & 19:00–01:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–17:00 & 19:00–01:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–00:00 |
Casa Fernández hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Social
From casafernandezbarcelona on Instagram
Encantados de volver a abriros las puertas de nuestra casa.
La nueva carta de la casa. Nuevos platos, la misma cocina.
Quienes están detrás de cada plato.
Para compartir, como en casa.
La puerta está abierta y la cocina ya está en marcha.
Vieiras a la plancha, crema de puerros y jamón ibérico. Una de las sugerencias de la casa.
Questions
Casa Fernández FAQ
Who is Javier de las Muelas and what's his connection to Casa Fernández?
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Javier de las Muelas founded Casa Fernández in 1989 and is a legendary Barcelona hospitality figure known as a master of mixology. He's behind iconic venues like Dry Martini Barcelona, Speakeasy, and El Quiu. Casa Fernández is named after his mother's maiden name and was his way of bringing tapas culture from Barcelona's seaside district to the upper part of the city.
How much should I expect to spend at Casa Fernández and what dishes are worth trying?
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Expect around 35 EUR per person without drinks. Standout dishes include the wagyu steak tartare (24 EUR), arroz del señorete seafood paella (27 EUR), and Iberian suckling pig with mushrooms (33 EUR). The house burger at 13.50 EUR and jamón ibérico de bellota are also popular choices.
What's the best way to make reservations at Casa Fernández?
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Book through the reservation widget on the Casa Fernández website, call +34 932 019 308, or email reservas@drymartiniorg.com. Walk-ins are welcome when space is available, and there's a 10% surcharge for terrace seating.
How do I get to Casa Fernández in Sant Gervasi?
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Take metro to Muntaner station (L6/S1/S2) for a 10-minute walk, or Plaça Molina (L7) for 11 minutes. The restaurant is located on Carrer de Santalo in Sant Gervasi-Galvany.
What makes the cocktails special at Casa Fernández?
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Casa Fernández is part of the Dry Martini Organization, Barcelona's most prestigious cocktail group founded by mixology master Javier de las Muelas. The cocktail program benefits from over 40 years of expertise in Spanish cocktail culture, making it a standout feature alongside the market cuisine.
What are the opening hours and when is the best time to visit?
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Open 7 days a week: Mon-Thu 13:00-17:30 & 19:00-00:00, Fri 13:00-17:00 & 19:00-01:00, Sat 12:00-17:00 & 19:00-01:00, Sun 12:00-00:00 continuous service. Reservations are especially recommended for dinner and weekends.