La Despensa de Laforja
La Despensa de Laforja
La Despensa de Laforja. Kitchen team. Catalan deli-restaurant on Carrer de Laforja, Sant Gervasi - Galvany. 7 tables. Deli shop: everything on the menu can be taken home. Signatures: cannelloni, scorpion fish cake, cream soups.
Background
About La Despensa de Laforja
The Story
La Despensa de Laforja is a neighbourhood delicatessen and restaurant, the two things exist together, as they do in the best village-style addresses: you eat at one of the seven tables, and if you liked what you had, you buy it from the counter and take it home. The restaurant operates from morning through afternoon, with a continuous kitchen that serves breakfast, lunch, and afternoon dining. The team offers catering and events in addition to the daily deli-restaurant service.
The Cuisine
La Despensa de Laforja's kitchen is grounded in the Catalan tradition: cannelloni, scorpion fish cake, hot and cold cream soups, cazuelitas, roast meats, and desserts. The wine list is serious, with an emphasis on slow-cooked spoon dishes. The menu changes with the season and market availability. Average spend is €40 per person. The same products that appear on the plate are available to buy from the deli counter, a format that guarantees ingredient quality, since the shop has to stand behind everything it sells.
The Team
La Despensa de Laforja is a family-style operation: a small, consistent team running a deli-restaurant that has sustained a loyal Sant Gervasi clientele. Service is warm, attentive, and polished. The restaurant also offers catering for weddings, company events, celebrations, and private parties.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Despensa de Laforja Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Price 2/4. 'Only lunches. Little delicatessen with just seven tables offering excellent Catalan dishes. Excellent cannelloni and scorpion fish cake, cream soups, cazuelitas and roast meats. Everything can be bought from the shop. Good wines and excellent desserts.' Transport: Muntaner FGC.
Average spend: €40. Tags: Aquí comen los locales, Carta de vinos, Desayunos, Cocina non stop.
Based on Google (8.8), TripAdvisor (8.8), Foursquare (8.6), and BCN Restaurantes (6.6). 246 total reviews across 5 platforms.
Diner Ratings
4.4
178 reviews
Yelp
4.7
3 reviews
Professional recognition includes Macarfi food 6.7/10. Diners rate it 4.4/5 on Google (178 reviews) and 4.7/5 on Yelp (3 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book La Despensa de Laforja
Booking
La Despensa de Laforja has only seven tables. With a loyal local clientele, booking in advance is recommended, especially for weekday lunch. The restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 17:00 and Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00. Sunday is closed. Reserve by phone at +34 932 099 199.
Experience
La Despensa de Laforja Dining Experience
La Despensa de Laforja is a neighbourhood institution in the best sense: cozy, ingredient-led, and entirely focused on the daily market and the seven tables it can fill. The setting is cozy, elegant, casual, and stylish, the right balance for a delicatessen-restaurant in the upper residential Eixample. Service is attentive and this is very much a place where locals eat. A little delicatessen with just seven tables remains an accurate description. This is a lunch and morning address: open from breakfast through mid-afternoon, closed evenings, closed Sundays. The catering and events service adds a practical dimension that reflects the kitchen's quality and versatility.
Navigate
La Despensa de Laforja Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
La Despensa de Laforja is on Carrer de Laforja in the Sant Gervasi - Galvany neighbourhood, a quiet residential street in the upper Eixample and lower Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, between Balmes and Muntaner. The neighbourhood around Mercat de Galvany is one of Barcelona's most residential and local-first: low-key, well-fed, and not at all touristy. FGC Muntaner station is about five minutes away.
Nearby
Sant Gervasi - Galvany is a residential neighbourhood in the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district, centred on the Mercat de Galvany, one of Barcelona's neighbourhood markets that serves a primarily local clientele. The neighbourhood is between the Eixample grid and the beginning of the upper-city residential areas, with a population that tends to be settled, local, and particular about its food. Carrer de Laforja connects Muntaner with Balmes, running through the heart of this area. La Despensa de Laforja's position, on a quiet stretch of Laforja, a short walk from FGC Muntaner, places it exactly at the centre of this neighbourhood eating culture.
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Details
La Despensa de Laforja Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–16:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
La Despensa de Laforja hours verified 2026-03-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Recommended, only seven tables. Reserve by phone at +34 932 099 199.
Good to Know
Social
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Questions
La Despensa de Laforja FAQ
What is La Despensa de Laforja?
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La Despensa de Laforja is a delicatessen-restaurant in the Sant Gervasi - Galvany neighbourhood, a small address with seven tables that serves traditional Catalan cooking for lunch, with a deli counter where you can buy the same products to take home.
What are the best dishes to order?
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Signature dishes include the cannelloni, the scorpion fish cake, hot and cold cream soups, cazuelitas, and roast meats. Desserts are also a highlight.
Can I buy food to take home from La Despensa de Laforja?
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Yes, everything can be bought from the shop and taken home. The deli counter carries the same seasonal Catalan products that appear on the restaurant menu.
What are La Despensa de Laforja's opening hours?
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La Despensa de Laforja is open Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 17:00, and Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00. Sunday is closed.
How do I get to La Despensa de Laforja?
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La Despensa de Laforja is at Carrer de Laforja, 80, in the Sant Gervasi - Galvany neighbourhood. The nearest public transport is Sant Gervasi station (L6/S1/S2), approximately 8 minutes walk.
Does La Despensa de Laforja offer catering?
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Yes, the restaurant offers catering and event services for weddings, company events, celebrations, barbecues, and private parties. Contact the restaurant at +34 932 099 199 or via the website at ladespensadelaforja.com for more information.
Do I need to book La Despensa de Laforja?
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Yes, booking is recommended as La Despensa de Laforja has only seven tables. Reserve by phone at +34 932 099 199.