La Gormanda
La Gormanda
Repsol RecommendedFeatured in Spain's Repsol Guide as a recommended restaurant for quality dining.La Gormanda is chef Carlota Claver's personal project in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample, a seasonal kitchen that merges contemporary technique with traditional Catalan recipes, open since 2017.
Background
About La Gormanda
The Story
La Gormanda opened in 2017 at Carrer d'Aribau, 160, the personal project of chef Carlota Claver and her husband Ignasi Céspedes. From the start it was built around a simple but demanding idea: a seasonal kitchen anchored in quality produce, where modern technique and traditional Catalan recipes live comfortably side by side. In the years since, it has become one of Eixample's most recognised neighbourhood restaurants, Repsol Recommended, awarded by TV3's Joc de Cartes as Barcelona's most recommended restaurant.
The Cuisine
Seasonal Mediterranean, chef Carlota Claver's kitchen works with what each season offers, building dishes that connect classic Catalan recipes with contemporary technique. The menu changes regularly with the produce. The wine list focuses on small producers. The restaurant asks guests not to forget to ask about off-menu dishes (fuera de carta).
The Chef
The Team
Chef Carlota Claver leads the kitchen at La Gormanda, a personal project run alongside her husband Ignasi Céspedes, who manages the front of house. Claver's cooking is rooted in Catalan tradition and shaped by a genuine curiosity about seasonal produce. The Repsol Guide notes the kitchen is well-coordinated, with a tasting menu at a reasonable price that changes daily.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Gormanda Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Recomendado -- Featured in Repsol Guide
Diner Ratings
4.6
991 reviews
TheFork
9.2
402 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.4
226 reviews
Yelp
4.0
2 reviews
La Gormanda ranks #138 of 1071 rated restaurants in Barcelona. Professional recognition includes Repsol Recomendado and Macarfi food 7.4/10. Diners rate it 4.6/5 on Google (991 reviews), 9.2/10 on TheFork (402 reviews), 4.4/5 on TripAdvisor (226 reviews), and 4.0/5 on Yelp (2 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book La Gormanda
Booking
La Gormanda is open Monday to Friday for lunch (13:00–16:00) and dinner (20:00–23:00). The restaurant is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are recommended, book online at lagormanda.com/es/reservas/ or call +34 931 27 60 49. Gift vouchers also available.
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Experience
La Gormanda Dining Experience
Warm, refined, and conversational, tags: Aquí comen los locales (locals eat here), Idóneo para conversar (ideal for conversation). Repsol notes pleasant and welcoming interior design with professional, efficient service open to suggestions. Review feel: elegant but unpretentious; excellent service; great for dates and intimate dinners; a proper chef-driven neighbourhood restaurant in Eixample.
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La Gormanda Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
La Gormanda is at Carrer d'Aribau, 160 in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample, a well-located Eixample address between Carrer del Consell de Cent and Carrer de la Diputació. The nearest metro is Hospital Clínic (L5, approximately 300m walk) or Diagonal (L3/L5, approximately 500m walk). Paid street parking is available nearby.
Nearby
L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample is the left-hand side of Barcelona's classic Eixample grid, a residential neighbourhood with a dense concentration of independent restaurants, wine bars, and neighbourhood institutions. Carrer d'Aribau runs north-south through the neighbourhood connecting the university area to Gràcia, with easy access from Hospital Clínic metro (L5). The area is known for its local dining scene and is less touristy than the northern Eixample.
Details
La Gormanda Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00–15:30 & 20:00–22:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–15:30 & 20:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–15:30 & 20:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–15:30 & 20:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–15:30 & 20:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
La Gormanda hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Recommended. Book online at lagormanda.com or call +34 931 27 60 49.
Good to Know
Social
From lagormanda on Instagram
La ceba pot semblar un ingredient bàsic... fins que la tastes així 🧅 Estem en plena temporada i ara és quan és més dolça i melosa. A més, la farcim de botifarra del perol. El resultat? Una ceba bonica, sorprenent i amb molt de gust!
Les estacions canvien, els plats també... L'única constant? L'oli d'oliva 💛 A La Gormanda, cada dia i cada servei són diferents. Però hi ha una cosa que sempre és igual: tots els àpats comencen amb un bon oli d'oliva verge extra. És el nostre particular homenatge a un ingredient bàsic i que és l'ori
Tot a punt per començar una nova setmana 🍽️ Taules impol·lutes, cuina preparada... i moltes ganes que arribeu! Us esperem de dilluns a divendres, per dinar i sopar!
Qui talla el bacallà... és aquest xurro 🐟 Segurament has menjat molts xurros, però pocs com aquest! Xurro de brandada de bacallà, bacallà esqueixat i confitura de tomàquet. Cruixent, cremós i, fins i tot, divertit!
El lideratge femení a les cuines professionals Aquest #8M volem reivindicar a totes les dones que treballen, creen i lideren a les cuines professional. Perquè el lideratge en aquest entorn s'ha associat històricament a un model masculí, i moltes dones han hagut de lluitar més per fer-se un lloc. D
Del forn... al plat! 🪄 Hi ha plats que s'entenen millor quan veus com neixen, pas a pas, fins arribar a taula. Com el nostre cremós de coliflor, colrave i rovell d'ou curat.
Questions
La Gormanda FAQ
What type of cuisine does La Gormanda serve?
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La Gormanda serves Mediterranean cuisine with seasonal dishes that merge modern technique with traditional Catalan recipes.
Does La Gormanda have a dessert menu?
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Yes. The à la carte has a dedicated desserts section — choux buns with Catalan cream, raspberries and Russet ratafia (€13), an almond gâteau with almond ice cream and yuzu cream (€13), and a Gianduja bar with chocolate crunch (€13.50), plus a selection of artisan cheeses.
Can I see La Gormanda's current menu online?
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Yes. La Gormanda publishes its full à la carte as a PDF in English on lagormanda.com, updated seasonally. The current version is the April 2026 carta.
What recognition has La Gormanda received?
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La Gormanda is a Repsol Guide Recomendado restaurant. It also won TV3's Joc de Cartes as the most recommended restaurant in Barcelona and appears in the Barcelona Slow Food Guide 2026.
Where exactly is La Gormanda located in Barcelona?
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La Gormanda is at Carrer d'Aribau 160, 08036 Barcelona, in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample.
Is La Gormanda open on weekends?
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No — La Gormanda closes Saturday and Sunday. It opens Monday to Friday for lunch (13:00–15:30) and dinner (20:00–22:00).