Casa Luz
Casa Luz
Casa Luz is a rooftop Mediterranean restaurant on the atico of Hotel Casa Luz at Ronda de la Universitat, opened in 2021 by Tomas Abellan and Grup Alegria (Bar Alegria team).
Background
About Casa Luz
The Story
Casa Luz opened in 2021 on the top floor of Hotel Casa Luz, a rooftop restaurant led by restaurateur and chef Tomás Abellán and operated by Grup Alegria. Ronda Universitat 1 sits between Plaça Universitat and Plaça Catalunya, so the ático looks out onto the historic Universitat de Barcelona tower on one side and the Eixample rooftops on the other. The kitchen blends signature Mediterranean dishes with Barcelona flavours, and the room is built around three terraces with wide city views.
The Cuisine
Chef Tomás Abellán leads a Mediterranean menu built on local and seasonal ingredients. The April 2026 carte moves across snacks (pa amb tomàquet from Forn de Sant Josep, homemade gilda, Ibérico ham croquettes, Cantabrian anchovy toast with smoked butter), starters from the Luz Natural section (tomato tartare with nasturtium and kizame, three-meat cannelloni, tuna belly with Mediterranean picada, smoked eel with escalivada), and larger Luz Directa plates (whole grilled sea bass, raya in suquet, Wagyu txuleta, Middle-East-style lamb ssam, capuchina rice for two). Tasting menus run at 58 EUR (Barcelona, 9 dishes) and 98 EUR (Gran Festival, 11 dishes), plus a short dessert list led by a vanilla flan XL. The drinks programme centres on natural wines by the glass, house cocktails (Vermut Casa Luz, Bitter Laura, Rooibos Nocturno), and a Catalan-focused cellar.
The Team
Tomás Abellán is the chef and face of the kitchen. Casa Luz is operated by Grup Alegria, the Barcelona hospitality group behind several city venues. Weekend programming adds rooftop yoga and fitness plus brunch during the day and live music in the evenings.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Casa Luz Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Tapas, terrace, views, rooftop, natural wine
Great for sitting outside, see and be seen, sunset rooftop
Diner Ratings
4.4
563 reviews
TripAdvisor
3.7
22 reviews
Reviewers highlight Casa Luz as a rooftop Mediterranean restaurant in the centre of Barcelona, praised for its terraces, natural wine programme, and sunset atmosphere alongside chef Tomás Abellán's signature Mediterranean cooking.
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Reservations
How to Book Casa Luz
Booking
Reservations recommended, especially for dinner and weekends. Book via the restaurant website. Also by phone at +34 672 376 168 or email at casaluz@grupalegria.com. The rooftop terraces are highly sought after, especially at sunset.
Experience
Casa Luz Dining Experience
Casa Luz occupies the top floor of Hotel Casa Luz with a glass-walled interior dining room and three terraces (Pelayo, Tibidabo, and central) looking out over the Universitat de Barcelona tower, Plaça Universitat, and the Eixample rooftops. The room is wrapped in warm wood, wishbone chairs, and large windows that catch the late-afternoon light. Weekend programming adds rooftop yoga and fitness plus brunch during the day, and live music in the evenings. The natural wine and cocktail programme is central to the experience.
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Casa Luz Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Located on the top floor (ático) of Hotel Casa Luz at Ronda Universitat 1, overlooking Plaça Universitat. The restaurant sits atop the hotel with an interior dining room and three terraces (Pelayo, Tibidabo, and central) offering views toward the sea, Tibidabo, and the historic Universitat de Barcelona building.
Nearby
La Dreta de l'Eixample is one of Barcelona's most central and architecturally rich neighbourhoods. Ronda de la Universitat sits at the boundary between the Eixample grid and the old city, overlooking the historic University of Barcelona building and Placa Universitat. The area offers easy access to the city's main attractions.
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Details
Casa Luz Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:30–15:30 & 19:00–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:30–15:30 & 19:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:30–15:30 & 19:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:30–15:30 & 19:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:30–15:30 & 19:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 13:30–15:30 & 19:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 13:30–15:30 & 19:00–23:00 |
Casa Luz hours verified 2026-03-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Social
From casaluzrestaurante on Instagram
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Barcelona des de l'aire. Casa Luz. Te esperamos en la sexta planta. Link in bio
Te esperamos en la sexta planta. LINK IN BIO. No hay excusas
Questions
Casa Luz FAQ
How do I book a table at Casa Luz?
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Book via Resy,, or the restaurant website at casaluzrestaurante.com. You can also call +34 672 376 168 or email casaluz@grupalegria.com. Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner and weekends.
Is Casa Luz actually on a hotel rooftop?
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Yes, Casa Luz is located on the rooftop (atico) of Hotel Casa Luz at Ronda de la Universitat 1. The restaurant sits atop the hotel with three terraces offering panoramic views to the sea, Tibidabo mountain, and the historic University of Barcelona building. It's one of Barcelona's few independent rooftop restaurants.
What can I expect to pay at Casa Luz?
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Expect to spend around 45 EUR per person without drinks. The a la carte menu includes snacks from 2.80 EUR, starters 16-27 EUR, and mains 21-28 EUR (Wagyu txuleta is 29 EUR per 100g with a 400g minimum to share). Two tasting menus are available: Barcelona (9 dishes, 58 EUR) and Gran Festival (11 dishes, 98 EUR).
Does Casa Luz have a rooftop bar or is it just the restaurant?
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Casa Luz functions as both a rooftop restaurant and bar with three terraces (Pelayo, Tibidabo, and central). Signature cocktails (Vermut Casa Luz, Bitter Laura, Rooibos Nocturno) and a natural wine programme run alongside the Mediterranean menu, and sunset service on the terraces is central to the experience.
What kind of food does Casa Luz serve?
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Casa Luz serves creative Mediterranean tapas with seasonal and local ingredients. Chef-owner Tomas Abellan's menu highlights include tomato tartare with nasturtium leaves, tuna belly with Mediterranean picada, and winter rice with pigeon and mushrooms.
Is Casa Luz part of the Sonder hotel group?
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No, Casa Luz restaurant is operated by Grup Alegria (the team behind Bar Alegria), not the Sonder hotel group. The restaurant is located on the rooftop of Hotel Casa Luz at Ronda de la Universitat 1.
What are the views like from Casa Luz rooftop?
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Casa Luz offers panoramic views to the sea, Tibidabo mountain, and the historic University of Barcelona building from its three rooftop terraces. The restaurant overlooks Placa Universitat and is known for spectacular sunsets over Barcelona. The location provides some of the best rooftop views in the city center.