La Graella
La Graella
La Graella is a family-run neighbourhood restaurant on Travessera de Gracia in El Baix Guinardo, established in 1962 and run by Ramon Arno and Pili Sanchez since 2002. Traditional market cuisine with a focus on grilled meats and Catalan home cooking. About six tables with personal service.
Background
About La Graella
The Story
La Graella has been a neighbourhood institution on Travessera de Gràcia in El Baix Guinardó since 1962. Ramon Arno and his wife Pili Sanchez have run the restaurant since 2002, maintaining its identity as a family business with loyal local clientele. The small, welcoming space opens early for weekday breakfasts and serves lunch through to 17:00, with evening service on Fridays and Saturdays reserved for groups of 15 or more.
The Cuisine
The kitchen serves Mediterranean market cuisine centred on carnes a la brasa (grilled meats) and authentic calçotades in season. The carta features Iberian cold cuts and broken eggs, tapas like patatas bravas, Andalusian-style squid and snails in sauce, grilled prawns, Galician-style octopus, and signature cuts such as stone-cooked T-bone and low-temperature Iberian ribs. Fresh seafood paella is available to order. Starters run 7.75-9.50 EUR, tapas 4.75-12.50 EUR, meats 9-38 EUR, around 40 EUR per person without drinks.
The Team
The restaurant is run by owners Ramon Arno and Pili Sanchez, who have been at the helm since 2002 and are known for greeting regulars personally across the roughly six tables.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Graella Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.5
529 reviews
Reviewers praise La Graella as a dependable neighbourhood spot for grilled meats, home cooking and seasonal calçotades, with attentive personal service from the owners.
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Reservations
How to Book La Graella
Booking
Reservations recommended, especially for weekend lunches. Book by phone at +34 935 250 252 or via the contact form on the website. Evening service on Friday and Saturday is exclusively for groups of 15 or more by prior arrangement.
Experience
La Graella Dining Experience
A small, family-run restaurant with about six tables and a warm, homely feel. Cosy interior with a traditional neighbourhood bar atmosphere. Outdoor terrace available. The kind of place where regulars are greeted by name and the owners serve you personally.
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La Graella Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Located on Travessera de Gracia in El Baix Guinardo, a residential neighbourhood in the Horta-Guinardo district. A family-run restaurant that has been a neighbourhood institution since 1962, serving loyal local clientele for over 60 years.
Nearby
El Baix Guinardo is a quiet residential neighbourhood in the Horta-Guinardo district, located between Travessera de Gracia and the slopes leading up to Park Guell. The area retains a strong local identity with traditional bars and family-run restaurants that have served the community for generations.
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Tasca Japonesa Wakasa
Japanese
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Details
La Graella Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–17:00 & 19:30–00:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00–17:00 & 19:30–00:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00–17:00 |
La Graella hours verified 2026-03-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
La Graella FAQ
Is La Graella in Barcelona different from the ones in Sabadell, Canet de Mar, and other locations?
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Yes, La Graella Barcelona is a unique family-run restaurant established in 1962 in El Baix Guinardó. It has been operated by Ramon Arno and Pili Sanchez since 2002 and is completely independent from other restaurants with similar names in Sabadell, Canet de Mar, or other locations.
What can I see in photos of La Graella Barcelona?
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La Graella is a small, intimate restaurant with about six tables and a cozy, traditional neighbourhood bar atmosphere. The space has a warm, homely feel with an outdoor terrace available.
What's on La Graella's menu and how much does it cost?
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La Graella specializes in traditional market cuisine and grilled meats. Menu highlights include stone-cooked T-bone steak (€38), Iberian ribs cooked at low temperature (€17.50), and Iberian field shoulder (€12.50). Tapas range from €4.75-€12.50, with dishes like mini octopus, snails in sauce, and Andalusian-style squid.
What do people think about La Graella Barcelona?
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La Graella is widely regarded as a reliable neighbourhood institution in El Baix Guinardó, praised for its grilled meats, home-style tapas, friendly family service from Ramon Arno and Pili Sanchez, and dependable value at around 40 EUR per person without drinks.
Can La Graella accommodate dinner reservations for small groups?
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No, evening service at La Graella is exclusively for groups of 15 or more by prior arrangement. For smaller groups, visit during regular lunch hours: Tuesday-Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday-Saturday 08:00-17:00, or Sunday 09:00-17:00.
How long has La Graella been operating in Barcelona?
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La Graella has been operating since 1962 - over 60 years. The current owners, Ramon Arno and Pili Sanchez, have run the family business since 2002.