Karakala
Karakala
Karakala is a Lebanese spot in Gràcia doing traditional meze, meat grills and stews in a modern setting. Google sums it up as a place for meze, grills and stews with tasting and daily menus, and the average bill on TheFork sits around €19. It's set up for sharing, so it works best when you come with a few people and order across the table.
Background
About Karakala
The Story
Karakala is a Lebanese restaurant in Gràcia, one of Barcelona's most walkable, neighbourhood-feeling districts. It's a modern room built around traditional Lebanese cooking — meze, grills and stews — rather than a strict formal sit-down.
The Cuisine
Lebanese food is built for the table: meze is the spread of small shared plates that opens a meal, and from there you move into charcoal-style grilled meats and slow-cooked stews. Karakala leans into that format with tasting and daily menus, so you can hand the ordering over and let plates arrive in waves.
The Team
The kitchen's focus is traditional Lebanese dishes done in a modern setting, anchored by meze, grills and stews. The tasting and daily menus mean the easiest move is to let them lead.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Karakala Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.6
1,572 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.4
400 reviews
TheFork
9.4
1,164 reviews
Karakala ranks #456 of 1077 rated restaurants in Barcelona. Diners rate it 4.6/5 on Google (1,572 reviews), 4.4/5 on TripAdvisor (400 reviews), and 9.4/10 on TheFork (1,164 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Karakala
Booking
Reservations are accepted, so booking ahead is the safe call if you're coming with a group. Hours change, so check the restaurant's current listing before you head over.
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Experience
Karakala Dining Experience
It's good for groups and good for kids, which tracks with the share-everything way Lebanese food is meant to be eaten. There's wine, beer and coffee, plus dessert, and vegetarian options if not everyone at the table eats meat.
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Karakala Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Karakala is in Gràcia, in the Gràcia district of Barcelona.
Nearby
Gràcia is one of the city's most local-leaning districts — a dense grid of small squares and independent kitchens where you tend to eat where you live rather than where the tourist maps point.
Details
Karakala Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00–16:30 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:30 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:30 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:30 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Friday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–23:30 |
Karakala hours verified 2026-06-14. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Social
From @karakalarestaurant on Instagram
Hoy con Ambros descubrimos una de las mayores joyas de la cocina libanesa en Barcelona 🇱🇧✨ En @karakalarestaurant nos hemos dejado llevar por una auténtica experiencia de sabores: Empezamos con un cremoso Hummus y seguimos con Kusa, un plato de calabacín con crema de sésamo y granada que no teníamo
Traemos ingredientes que inspiraron a los fenicios, aquellos maestros del mar y del comercio🚢 En Karakala, hemos rescatado recetas y técnicas ancestrales para crear una experiencia culinaria única. ✨ Nuestra cocina explora sabores y aromas, y fusiona ingredientes frescos y especias exóticas que te
¡Hola a todos! ¡Estamos de vuelta por las redes y con muchas ganas de recibirlos en Karakala! 🎉 Cocina fenícia non-stop hasta las 23:15✨ #barcelona #wheretoeat #visitbarcelona
Mansaf de cordero. Ojaldre relleno de cordero con arroz, almendras y especies. . #karakala #cuinafenicia #cocinalibanesa #viladegràcia #barcelona
Crema de yogur con menta y sus frutos secos. Un gazpacho muy fresco a la libanesa. 🍃
Hummus de pato confitado. Las sugerencias nos permite ser muy creativos. Hoy la chef Pat nos preparo esa maravilla. . #hummus #pato #cocinalibanesa #karakala #barcelona #cocinaarabe
Questions
Karakala FAQ
What kind of food does Karakala serve?
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Lebanese — traditional meze, meat grills and stews, served in a modern setting with tasting and daily menus.
How much does it cost to eat at Karakala?
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The average bill is around €19 per person, according to TheFork.
Where is Karakala?
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It's in Gràcia, in the Gràcia district of Barcelona.
Do you need a reservation at Karakala?
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Reservations are accepted, and booking ahead is recommended if you're coming with a group. Check the current listing for hours before you go.
Does Karakala have vegetarian options?
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Yes — vegetarian options are available, which suits the meze format where a lot of the small shared plates are plant-based.
What is Lebanese meze?
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Meze is the spread of small shared plates that opens a Lebanese meal — you order several across the table and eat them together before the grills and stews arrive.