La Estrella 1924
La Estrella 1924
Repsol RecommendedFeatured in Spain's Repsol Guide as a recommended restaurant for quality dining.La Estrella 1924 is a century-old family dining house at Carrer d'Ocata 6 in El Born, run since 1924 by the Baidal family (now 4th generation). the kitchen team runs the kitchen, specialising in seasonal Catalan market cooking with cod and tuna signatures. Repsol Recommended.
Background
About La Estrella 1924
The Story
La Estrella opened on 17 April 1924 as a travelers' dining house next to Estació de França, the city's main international railway terminus. Over a century later it is still in the same family and on the same street. Jordi Baidal, the fourth generation, runs the room; his wife leads the kitchen; and their son Pau Baidal Villada is learning the trade alongside her. The restaurant was renovated in 1992 and again in 2016, but the bones of the original dining house are visible in the woodwork, the round tables, and the unhurried pace of a lunch service that has never needed to hurry anyone.
The Cuisine
Classical Catalan market cuisine, a short à la carte of daily specials built around what arrives from organic farms in Girona, Pla de Bagés, El Penedès, and the Ebro Delta. Cod and tuna are the kitchen's signatures: cod appears in multiple preparations including cod with ganxet bean cream (€20), cod stuffed with foie gras and Oporto sauce (€25), and cod with piquillo pepper sauce and honey (€20). Fish mains run to hake with pine nut crisp and prawn sauce (€26.50) and wild sea bass with chips and seasonal vegetables (€27). The tasting menu 'Menú dels 102 Anys' (€65, full-table booking) offers a more structured experience.
The Team
the kitchen team (Josefa Villada) has run the kitchen alongside her husband Jordi Baidal for years. Pepi's cooking is rooted in the Catalan tradition, seasonal produce, honest technique, no shortcuts.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Estrella 1924 Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Average spend €40. 'Hidden gastronomic gem' with market cuisine and cod/tuna specialities.
Diner Ratings
4.8
805 reviews
TheFork
9.8
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Professional recognition includes Macarfi food 7.8/10. Diners rate it 4.8/5 on Google (805 reviews) and 9.8/10 on TheFork.
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Reservations
How to Book La Estrella 1924
Booking
La Estrella 1924 is a small family restaurant with limited covers. Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend evenings. Book by phone (+34 933 102 768). The restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner; closed Sunday and Monday.
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Experience
La Estrella 1924 Dining Experience
Warm, intimate, and genuinely historic, the bones of the 1924 dining house are still visible in the woodwork and the round tables. The room works with its age rather than against it: bistro-style bar at the front, a dining room behind, plenty of natural light. The service is warm and unhurried.
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La Estrella 1924 Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
La Estrella 1924 is on Carrer d'Ocata in the Born neighbourhood, a quiet street steps from Estació de França and the edge of the Barceloneta. The nearest metro is Barceloneta (L4), a short walk to the south. The restaurant occupies a side street tucked between El Born's main restaurant cluster and the old port, far from the tourist circuit that fills Passeig del Born.
Nearby
Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera encompasses El Born and the blocks around Estació de França, one of Barcelona's most gastronomically dense neighbourhoods, where century-old dining houses share the same streets as Michelin-starred restaurants and natural wine bars. Carrer d'Ocata sits at the quieter, port-facing edge of this cluster, away from the tourist-facing streets of Passeig del Born.
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Details
La Estrella 1924 Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:30–15:30 & 20:30–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:30–15:30 & 20:30–22:30 |
| Thursday | 13:30–15:30 & 20:30–22:30 |
| Friday | 13:30–15:30 & 20:30–22:30 |
| Saturday | 13:30–15:30 & 20:30–22:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
La Estrella 1924 hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Recommended. Book by phone at +34 933 102 768 or via TheFork.
Good to Know
Social
From restaurant_laestrella1924 on Instagram
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Questions
La Estrella 1924 FAQ
What is La Estrella 1924's menu like and what are their signature dishes?
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La Estrella 1924 specializes in classical Catalan market cuisine with cod and tuna as their signature dishes. The menu features multiple cod preparations including cod with ganxet bean cream (€20), cod stuffed with foie gras and Oporto sauce (€25), and cod with piquillo pepper sauce and honey (€20). Other standouts include hake with pine nut crisp and prawn sauce (€26.50) and 20-hour confit veal cheek (€23). They also offer a tasting menu called 'Menú dels 102 Anys' for €65 per person.
How much does it cost to eat at La Estrella 1924?
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The average spend at La Estrella 1924 is approximately €40 per person without drinks. À la carte mains range from €20-27, with starters from €16.50. Their tasting menu 'Menú dels 102 Anys' costs €65 per person (drinks not included) and must be ordered for the full table.
How long has La Estrella 1924 been open and who runs it?
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La Estrella 1924 opened on April 17, 1924, making it over 100 years old and still in the same family. It's currently run by the fourth generation: Jordi Baidal manages the dining room while his wife, chef , leads the kitchen.
Where exactly is La Estrella 1924 located in Barcelona?
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La Estrella 1924 is located at Carrer d'Ocata, 6 in the Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera neighborhood. The nearest metro station is Barceloneta (L4), just a 6-minute walk away.
What are the opening hours and how do I make a reservation at La Estrella 1924?
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La Estrella 1924 is open Tuesday through Saturday from 13:30-15:30 for lunch and 20:30-22:30 for dinner. They're closed on Sundays and Mondays. Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend evenings, and can be made by calling +34 933 102 768.
What do food critics and diners say about La Estrella 1924?
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La Estrella 1924 is listed as Recomendado in the Repsol Guide.