El Nacional
El Nacional
El Nacional is a 2,600 m² gastronomic food hall inside a restored 1889 garage on Passeig de Gràcia, organised as four sit-down restaurants and four specialised bars under a single modernist vaulted canopy.
Background
About El Nacional
The Story
El Nacional opened in 2014 inside a 2,600 m² former garage on Passeig de Gràcia, a building that had previously housed a café-theatre, a dye factory and a pre-Civil War car dealership. The venue was conceived as Barcelona's first multi-space gastronomic food hall: four sit-down restaurants and four specialised bars under one vaulted modernist canopy, each focused on a different corner of Iberian cooking. Diners move freely between spaces, ordering rice and fish at one counter, charcoal-grilled meat at another, and oysters or cocktails at a bar.
The Cuisine
The offer is organised by technique and ingredient rather than by fixed menus. La Llotja handles market fish, paellas and shellfish from the house lonja-style display. La Braseria works the charcoal grill and oven with aged beef and Iberian meats. La Taperia sends out classic Spanish tapas from bravas and croquetas to bomba de la Barceloneta. La Parada offers quick, lighter plates, grain bowls, cocas, salads and cakes. The four bars specialise in cava and beer with conservas, wine with Iberian charcuterie, oysters with champagne, and cocktails.
The Team
El Nacional runs as a collective kitchen with dedicated teams for each of the four restaurants and four bars, each space led by its own chef and service crew. The house sources aged beef (30- and 60-day maturation), acorn-fed Iberian pork from Guijuelo, fish from Mediterranean lonjas, and oysters from Asturias, Galicia, Bouzigues and Brittany.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
El Nacional Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
4.4
39,732 reviews
Yelp
3.8
458 reviews
Diners rate El Nacional 4.4/5 on Google (39,732 reviews) and 3.8/5 on Yelp (458 reviews), while critics highlight the architecture of the space alongside solid-if-uneven cooking.
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Reservations
How to Book El Nacional
Booking
El Nacional opens every day of the week from lunch through late night. Reservations are accepted for the sit-down restaurants La Llotja (seafood and rice) and La Braseria (grilled meats); La Taperia, La Parada and the four specialised bars (wine, beer, oyster, cocktail) operate as walk-in only. Group bookings of more than eight guests must be arranged by email to reservas.enb@elnacionalbcn.com.
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Experience
El Nacional Dining Experience
El Nacional occupies a 2,600 m² former garage with a vaulted modernist canopy spanning the full length of the space. A central circular bar sits beneath a cascading chandelier; the La Llotja dining room is marked by a suspended wooden tuna sculpture and a curtain of blue glass-buoy lights; La Braseria is defined by its long red counter and an open charcoal grill. 's decor score of 8.0/10 reflects the scale and detailing of the design.
Navigate
El Nacional Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
El Nacional sits at Passeig de Gràcia 24 Bis, in the heart of L'Eixample Dret between Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and Carrer de la Diputació. The venue occupies a 2,600 m² former garage with a vaulted modernist canopy, surrounded by the avenue's flagship stores and modernist architecture.
Nearby
La Dreta de l'Eixample is Barcelona's flagship avenue neighbourhood, the stretch of Passeig de Gràcia anchored by Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, lined with designer boutiques and modernist façades between Plaça de Catalunya and Diagonal.
Details
El Nacional Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–01:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–01:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–00:00 |
El Nacional hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Reservations for La Llotja and La Braseria via phone or the restaurant website; La Taperia, La Parada and the four bars are walk-in only. Groups of 8+ must contact reservas.enb@elnacionalbcn.com.
Good to Know
Social
From elnacionalbcn on Instagram
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Tapas frías y calientes para compartir 🍽️ Sabores de la península en cada bocado En La Tapería se viene a tapear sin prisa, brindar y disfrutar del ambiente único de El Nacional.
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Questions
El Nacional FAQ
How does El Nacional's multi-space layout work?
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El Nacional houses four sit-down restaurants (La Braseria for grilled meats, La Llotja for fish and rice, La Taperia for tapas, La Parada for quick lighter plates) and four specialised bars (wine and charcuterie, beer and preserves, oysters, cocktails) under one modernist canopy. You choose which space suits your visit: reservations are taken for La Llotja and La Braseria, while La Taperia, La Parada and the bars operate as walk-in.
Do I need reservations at El Nacional?
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Reservations are only taken for La Llotja and La Braseria, by phone on +34 935 185 053 or through the restaurant website. The other two restaurants (La Taperia and La Parada) and the four bars are walk-in only. Groups of more than eight must email reservas.enb@elnacionalbcn.com.
What are the opening hours at El Nacional?
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El Nacional is open 365 days a year. Sunday through Thursday service runs 12:00 to 00:00, and Friday and Saturday until 01:00. Individual spaces have narrower hours, for example La Parada serves daily 13:00 to 23:00 and the cocktail bar opens from 15:30.
How much should I budget for dinner at El Nacional?
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Expect roughly €50 to €100 per person at the sit-down restaurants. Aged rib-eye steaks at La Braseria are priced by the kilo (€105 for European mature rib-eye, €130 for Spanish), paellas at La Llotja run €26 to €28 per person with a two-person minimum, and tapas at La Taperia start at around €7. The bars are a cheaper option, with oysters from €4.25 each and embutidos boards from €17.
Is El Nacional easy to reach on Passeig de Gràcia?
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El Nacional is at Passeig de Gràcia 24 Bis, between Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and Carrer de la Diputació. The nearest metro stops are Passeig de Gràcia (L2/L3/L4) about five minutes on foot and Catalunya (L1/L3) about seven minutes away. Paid parking is available nearby.
What is the setting like at El Nacional?
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El Nacional occupies a 2,600 m² former garage from 1889 that has previously housed a café-theatre and a dye factory. The restored modernist canopy spans the full length of the hall, with a central circular bar beneath a cascading chandelier, a suspended wooden tuna sculpture and blue glass-buoy lights over La Llotja, and a long charcoal grill counter under the La Braseria sign.