Casa Maians
Casa Maians
Casa Maians is a tiny family-run lunch spot on Carrer de Sant Carles in the Barceloneta, a few blocks from the beach. The kitchen cooks Catalan market cuisine with a Mediterranean and Balearic accent, rice in every form, a daily fish blackboard built from what arrives at the lonja, and mar i muntanya plates.
Background
About Casa Maians
The Story
Casa Maians opened in 2022 on Carrer de Sant Carles, a quiet Barceloneta street a short walk from the beach. Partners Roger Soteras, who cooks, and Fuensanta Hernández, who runs the front of house, built the ten-table dining room as a small, family-run kitchen rooted in the neighbourhood's fishing history. They know many of their guests by name.
The Cuisine
The kitchen centres on cuina de mercat, Catalan market cooking with a Mediterranean and Balearic accent. Expect rice in every form (dry paella-style and brothy arrossos caldosos), seasonal seafood from the lonja, and mar i muntanya combinations. The fish blackboard changes daily according to what's landed that morning; look for black squid-ink rice with octopus or cuttlefish with artichokes, and arròs amb gambes or llamàntol when the shellfish is running.
The Team
Roger Soteras leads the kitchen, bringing experience from years cooking in Ibiza and a personal connection to Balearic cuisine alongside the Catalan coast. Fuensanta Hernández runs the dining room, greeting guests and guiding them through the daily catch. With only ten tables, the service is personal and unhurried.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Casa Maians Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Critic review
Review
Diner Ratings
4.7
645 reviews
Casa Maians earns 4.7/5 on Google from 645 diner reviews, consistently praised as a neighbourhood rice and seafood specialist in the Barceloneta.
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Reservations
How to Book Casa Maians
Booking
The dining room is small with roughly ten tables, so reservations are essential. Phone during the stated windows, or email at least 48 hours ahead if booking from abroad. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
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Experience
Casa Maians Dining Experience
Casa Maians is tiny, around ten tables in a warm, unfussy dining room with wooden beams, rustic furniture, tiled walls, and a blackboard of the day's fish. The feel is that of a family-run neighbourhood kitchen where regulars and first-timers are treated the same.
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Casa Maians Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Casa Maians sits on Carrer de Sant Carles in the heart of the Barceloneta, a few blocks from the beach and the old fishermen's quarter.
Nearby
The Barceloneta is Barcelona's old fishermen's quarter, a tight grid of narrow streets between the old port and the beach. Its food identity is built on rice, seafood, and long Sunday lunches, Casa Maians sits squarely in that tradition.
Details
Casa Maians Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 13:00–15:30 |
| Thursday | 13:00–15:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:30 |
Casa Maians hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Required. Tables of up to six. Call +34 936 27 15 85 between 12:00–13:00 or 16:30–18:00, Wednesday to Sunday. International guests can email casamaians@gmail.com at least 48 hours in advance.
Good to Know
Social
From casamaians on Instagram
Una vegada mès ens recomanem a la gran revista Traveller de la mà de la nostra estimada @ikliger. Gràcies infinites! Seguim endevant!
Já els tenim aqui! Els lloritos! A casa maians els fem ben fregidets perquè gaudiu d'un dels millors productes de l'estiu. #llorito #raons #barceloneta #casamaians #aixóesmel #mamellademonja #cuinamerinera
La vida son tres dies i un d'ells es vindre a menjar un arrosset a casa nostra amb els teus. Gràcies @andresripo per la visita i aquesta meravellosa intantània.
Questions
Casa Maians FAQ
What kind of food does Casa Maians serve?
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Casa Maians specialises in Catalan market cooking with a Mediterranean and Balearic accent, rice dishes (both dry and brothy), daily seafood from the fish market, and mar i muntanya combinations. The fish offer changes every day depending on the morning's catch.
Do I need a reservation at Casa Maians?
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Yes. The dining room has only about ten tables, so reservations are essential. Call +34 936 27 15 85 between 12:00–13:00 or 16:30–18:00, Wednesday through Sunday. For international guests, email casamaians@gmail.com at least 48 hours in advance.
When is Casa Maians open?
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Casa Maians serves lunch only, Wednesday to Sunday. Wednesday and Thursday 13:00–15:30, and Friday to Sunday 12:00–15:30. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Who is the chef at Casa Maians?
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Roger Soteras runs the kitchen, with experience cooking in Ibiza that informs the Balearic influence in his rice and seafood dishes. His partner Fuensanta Hernández runs the dining room.
How big is Casa Maians?
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Very small, roughly ten tables, with a maximum of six guests per table. Service is personal and unhurried, but booking ahead is non-negotiable.
Is Casa Maians wheelchair accessible?
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Yes, the restaurant has wheelchair accessible seating.
Where is Casa Maians located?
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Carrer de Sant Carles, 28, in the Barceloneta neighbourhood of Ciutat Vella, about a five-minute walk from Barceloneta metro (L4) and a short stroll from the beach.