Gatblau
Gatblau
Repsol RecommendedFeatured in Spain's Repsol Guide as a recommended restaurant for quality dining.Gatblau is an agroecological restaurant on Carrer del Comte Borrell in l'Eixample, celebrating 20 years of plant-forward cuisine with 100% organic ingredients from local producers. Chef Pere Carrio Llucia serves omnivorous, vegetarian, and vegan menus where vegetables are the protagonists.
Background
About Gatblau
The Story
Gatblau opened in 2005 and celebrates 20 years as Barcelona's reference agroecological restaurant. Their mission: to use cuisine as a cultural tool serving a fairer, healthier, and more sustainable food model. The restaurant buys 100% organic ingredients from local agroecological producers, with direct, stable, and fair relationships with 18+ named local farmers. They partner with Abono km0 to compost organic waste into soil amendments, closing the circular economy loop. Everything is made in-house, including bread and mustard.
The Cuisine
Chef Pere Carrio Llucia serves plant-forward omnivorous cuisine with vegetables, legumes, and mushrooms as protagonists, alongside sustainable wild fish and organic meats from small producers. The Formula Gastronomica lunch menu is 27.50 EUR (aperitif, starter, main, dessert). The tasting menu is 45 EUR (3 appetizers, 6 shared vegetable starters, 2 mains, 2 desserts) available in omnivorous, vegetarian, or vegan versions. Group formula at 44 EUR per person. No fried dishes. Reduced-sugar desserts. Around 35 EUR per person without drinks.
The Team
Chef Pere Carrio Llucia leads the kitchen, with Ma Jose Mestres Bertran directing the dining room.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Gatblau Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Recomendado -- Featured in Repsol Guide
Good value, vegetarian-vegan options, organic, seasonal
Diner Ratings
4.7
1,576 reviews
Yelp
4.8
5 reviews
Professional recognition includes Repsol Recomendado. Diners rate it 4.7/5 on Google (1,576 reviews) and 4.8/5 on Yelp (5 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Gatblau
Booking
Reservations recommended. Book via the restaurant website at gatblaurestaurant.com/ca/reserva/, by email at info@gatblaurestaurant.com, or by phone at +34 933 256 199. Tasting menu requires advance booking. Groups of 8+ have a dedicated group formula.
Experience
Gatblau Dining Experience
A spacious, Nordic-industrial-chic dining room with large tables and comfortable chairs. The design features Nordic-style walls and furniture with a warm, calm atmosphere. A small terrace of approximately 8 square metres provides outdoor seating. The restaurant describes itself as 'a space where food is experienced calmly.'
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Gatblau Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Located on Carrer del Comte Borrell in la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample, a residential neighbourhood in the western Eixample. The restaurant occupies a ground-floor space with a small terrace on the street.
Nearby
La Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample is a residential neighbourhood in the western Eixample, quieter and more local than the central grid. The area around Carrer del Comte Borrell has a growing number of independent restaurants and a strong neighbourhood identity.
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Details
Gatblau Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 13:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:30 |
| Saturday | 13:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Gatblau hours verified 2026-03-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Social
From gatblaurestaurant on Instagram
Imprescindible: Experiència prèvia en servei de sala Català i anglès Bon tracte amb el client i capacitat de treball en equip Es valorarà: Interès per la gastronomia i el vi 📩 Envieu el vostre CV a: info@gatblaurestaurant.com
"Hay una decisión política detrás de cocinar vegetales" Pere Carrió nos deja esta y muchas otras frases para enmarcar en esta entrevista. Hablamos con el chef del @gatblaurestaurant de gastronomía vegetal y de sostenibilidad, y nos deja varias reflexiones sobre la mesa de las que quizá deberíamos
20 ANYS DE GATBLAU, 20 anys de cuina saludable i sostenible amb ambició gastronòmica! 😺🌍🍴 El maig del 2005 obríem el Gatblau amb més ganes que experiència. Des de llavors, el restaurant ha anat evolucionant, guiat per la nostra necessitat de ser coherents. Ens sentim afortunats de continuar posant
Questions
Gatblau FAQ
What type of food does Gatblau serve?
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Gatblau serves agroecological plant-forward cuisine where vegetables, legumes, and mushrooms are the protagonists, alongside sustainable wild fish and organic meats from small producers. They use 100% organic ingredients from local agroecological producers and offer omnivorous, vegetarian, and vegan versions of their menus.
What are Gatblau's menu options and prices?
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Gatblau offers a Formula Gastronomica lunch menu for 27.50 EUR (aperitif, starter, main, dessert), a tasting menu for 45 EUR (3 appetizers, 6 shared vegetable starters, 2 mains, 2 desserts), and a group formula for 44 EUR per person for groups of 8+. They also have seasonal a la carte options. Expect to spend around 35 EUR per person without drinks.
Where exactly is Gatblau located in Barcelona?
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Gatblau is located at Carrer del Comte Borrell, 122, 08015 Barcelona in the la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample neighborhood in the Eixample district. It's a 9-minute walk from Urgell metro station (L1) or a 10-minute walk from Sant Antoni station (L2).
How do I make a reservation at Gatblau?
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You can book via their website at gatblaurestaurant.com, by email at info@gatblaurestaurant.com, or by phone at +34 933 256 199. The tasting menu requires advance booking, and groups of 8+ people have a dedicated group formula available.
What are Gatblau's opening hours?
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Gatblau is open Wednesday-Thursday from 13:00-17:00 & 20:00-00:00, and Friday-Saturday from 13:00-17:00 & 20:00-00:30. They are closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday. Kitchen last orders are at 15:30 for lunch and 22:30 for dinner.
What awards and recognition has Gatblau received?
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Gatblau is Recomendado in the Repsol Guide and has been a Slow Food Snail since 2012. They received 5 Radishes from We're Smart as Spain's best vegetable restaurant in 2020 and the Josep Mercader Prize for Sustainable Restaurant Trajectory 2021.
What makes Gatblau sustainable and eco-friendly?
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Gatblau uses 100% organic ingredients from local agroecological producers with direct relationships with 18+ named local farmers. They partner with Abono km0 to compost organic waste into soil amendments, closing the circular economy loop.