Grill Room-Bar Thonet
Grill Room-Bar Thonet
Grill Room-Bar Thonet is a Mediterranean tapas restaurant on Carrer dels Escudellers in the Gothic Quarter, occupying a 1902 modernist building protected as an Asset of Cultural Interest.
Background
About Grill Room-Bar Thonet
The Story
Grill Room-Bar Thonet occupies a modernist building on Carrer dels Escudellers that opened in 1902 as Bar Torino, founded by Italian businessman Flaminio Mezzalama to market Martini & Rossi vermouth, making it one of Barcelona's first vermouth bars. After redesign by architect Ricard de Capmany i Roura, the venue was renamed Grill Room in 1916, preserving modernist elements including ceramic walls and an arched, wood-framed entrance. In September 2018, chef Albert Ventura partnered with Albert Taberner (owner of the London Bar) to take over the space and create the current concept, which pairs Mediterranean tapas with the building's heritage.
The Cuisine
Chef Albert Ventura serves Mediterranean and Catalan tapas with a market-driven, product-focused approach. The à la carte menu features house vermut (4.50 EUR), amanida russa de bonítol (7 EUR), escalivada al carbó de llenya (9 EUR), patates braves Thonet (7 EUR), truita de patates i ceba (9 EUR), steak tartar amb mascarpone (21 EUR), canelons de tres carns (16 EUR), and navalles a la brasa (16 EUR). A weekly lunch menu is offered (18 EUR on the week verified April 2026). Around 40 EUR per person a la carte without drinks.
The Team
Chef-owner Albert Ventura trained at El Celler de Can Roca (3 Michelin stars), Ca l'Isidre, Les Petxines, and Paco Torreblanca's pastry workshop. He previously ran Restaurant Coure in Barcelona for more than a decade and was part of 'Los 7 Magníficos', a chef collective associated with Mahou San Miguel. Day-to-day kitchen operations are led by chef Aníbal Ginesta. His business partner Albert Taberner is the owner of London Bar in Barcelona.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Grill Room-Bar Thonet Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Mediterranean, tapas, vermouth, modernist interior, bar, good value
Diner Ratings
4.4
1,504 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.3
378 reviews
Yelp
4.4
21 reviews
Diners consistently rate Grill Room-Bar Thonet in the 4.3–4.4 / 5 range across major review platforms, praising the modernist setting, attentive service, and traditional Catalan tapas.
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Reservations
How to Book Grill Room-Bar Thonet
Booking
Reservations recommended, especially for dinner and weekends. Book via the restaurant website at grillroom-barthonet.com/es/reservar-grill-room/, or by phone at +34 936 843 669.
Experience
Grill Room-Bar Thonet Dining Experience
A 1902 modernist building protected as an Asset of Cultural Interest. The centrepiece is a long marble-topped bar counter backed by original green ceramic tiles, copper fittings, and an arched, wood-framed entrance with etched glass. Upstairs dining balcony, traditional wooden and glass closures, and modernist metalwork create a space that functions as a living museum of Barcelona's vermouth-era heritage.
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Grill Room-Bar Thonet Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Located on Carrer dels Escudellers in the Gothic Quarter, steps from La Rambla and Plaça Reial. The restaurant occupies a 1902 modernist building protected as an Asset of Cultural Interest, with its original modernist facade, arched entrance, and ceramic walls preserved.
Nearby
El Barri Gotic is Barcelona's medieval heart, a dense labyrinth of narrow streets, historic plazas, and Gothic architecture in the Ciutat Vella district. Carrer dels Escudellers connects La Rambla to the Placa Reial area, running through one of the neighbourhood's liveliest corridors of restaurants, bars, and nightlife.
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Details
Grill Room-Bar Thonet Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–16:00 & 19:30–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:00 & 19:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:00 & 19:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:00 & 19:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:00 & 19:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:00 & 19:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–16:00 & 19:30–23:00 |
Grill Room-Bar Thonet hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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From grillroom_barthonet on Instagram
THONET – Barcelona Un rincón donde la cocina tradicional vuelve a brillar en pleno centro de BCN. Su menú combina recetas de toda la vida con un toque actual y producto bien tratado. Elaboraciones reconfortantes, sabores auténticos y un ambiente cuidado que invita a quedarse. Ideal para quienes bu
L'hora del vermut. L'hora màgica🍸 Sabies que vermut en alemany, Wermut, vol dir donzell (ajenjo-wormwood)? Planta medicinal principal per fer el vermut i l'absenta. El seu nom original és Artemisa absinthium , i des de l'antiguitat s'utilitza per estimular la gana i alleugerir la indigestió? Sabi
The favourite of the 'aperitivo'.🫒 __ El favorit dels aperitius.🫒
Spoiler: If you ask for our croquette, you won't regret it!🙌 __ Spoiler: Si et demanes la nostra croqueta, no et penediràs!🙌
All you need is tomato with smoked sardines at thonet, fresh products everyday! 🍅🐟 __ Tot el que necessites és tomàquet amb sardines fumades al thonet, productes frescos tots els dies!🍅🐟
If you recognize what is in this photo, it is because you like good vermouth. 💥 How many fans of this classic? __ Si reconeixes el que hi ha en aquesta foto és perquè t'agrada el bon vermut. 💥 Quants/és fans d'aquest clàssic? #vermu #bcnguide
Questions
Grill Room-Bar Thonet FAQ
What's the story behind the historic building that houses Grill Room-Bar Thonet?
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The restaurant occupies a 1902 modernist building that originally opened as Bar Torino, founded by Italian businessman Flaminio Mezzalama to market Martini & Rossi vermouth, making it one of Barcelona's first vermouth bars. The building is protected as an Asset of Cultural Interest and preserves its original ceramic walls and arched, wood-framed entrance. It was renamed Grill Room in 1916 after a redesign by architect Ricard de Capmany i Roura.
Who is Chef Albert Ventura and what's his culinary background?
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Chef-owner Albert Ventura trained at El Celler de Can Roca (3 Michelin stars), Ca l'Isidre, Les Petxines, and Paco Torreblanca's pastry workshop. He founded Restaurant Coure in Barcelona and was part of 'Los 7 Magníficos', a chef collective associated with Mahou San Miguel. In September 2018 he partnered with Albert Taberner, owner of London Bar, to take over the historic Grill Room space.
How do I get to Grill Room-Bar Thonet in the Gothic Quarter?
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The restaurant is located at Carrer dels Escudellers, 8 in the Gothic Quarter. Take metro to Liceu (L3) for a 5-minute walk, or Jaume I (L4) for a 7-minute walk. The Interparking La Rambla is also nearby with access from La Rambla.
What are the signature dishes and prices at Grill Room-Bar Thonet?
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The menu features Mediterranean and Catalan tapas including patates braves Thonet (7 EUR), amanida russa de bonítol (7 EUR), truita de patates i ceba (9 EUR), canelons de tres carns (16 EUR), and steak tartar amb mascarpone de mostassa (21 EUR). Prices range from about 3 to 28 EUR a la carte, with around 40 EUR per person total.
Is Grill Room-Bar Thonet open on Sundays?
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Yes. According to the restaurant's own site, it is open every day of the week from 13:00 to 16:00 and from 19:30 to 23:00, with a weekly menu offered at lunchtime.
What kind of restaurant is Grill Room-Bar Thonet and what will I find there?
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It is a Mediterranean tapas restaurant set inside a modernist 1902 building in the Gothic Quarter. Expect vermut, gildas, anchovies, ensaladilla (amanida russa), escalivada, patates braves, truita, croquetas, canelons, grilled fish and meat, plus traditional desserts like crema catalana.