La Yaya Amelia
La Yaya Amelia
La Yaya Amelia is a Sagrada Família home-cooking restaurant going since 1976, relaunched under chef Robinson Nanclares. Nanclares, of Sant Joan Despí's Can Nanclares, leans the kitchen on rice dishes, stews like fricandó, oxtail and lamb, and cod, with a Latin American and modern Mediterranean touch.
Background
About La Yaya Amelia
The Story
La Yaya Amelia has served traditional home cooking near the Sagrada Família since 1976, close to fifty years. It's since been relaunched as La Yaya Amelia by Nanclares under chef Robinson Nanclares, who created the Can Nanclares restaurants in Sant Joan Despí. It sits two streets from the basilica itself.
The Cuisine
The kitchen leans on rice dishes, traditional stews such as fricandó, oxtail and lamb, and cod, blended with a Latin American and modern Mediterranean touch, per the restaurant's own site. It's traditional homemade cooking rather than fine dining.
The Team
The relaunched restaurant is directed by chef Robinson Nanclares, creator of the Can Nanclares restaurants in Sant Joan Despí.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Yaya Amelia Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.3
920 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.1
285 reviews
Diners rate it 4.3/5 on Google (920 reviews) and 4.1/5 on TripAdvisor (285 reviews).
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Experience
La Yaya Amelia Dining Experience
A warm, familiar dining room built around traditional homemade cooking, two streets from the Sagrada Família. Diners rate it 4.3/5 on Google across 920 reviews.
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La Yaya Amelia Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Carrer de Sardenya, 364, 08025 Barcelona, Spain
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La Yaya Amelia is at Carrer de Sardenya, 364, in the La Sagrada Família neighbourhood of the Eixample, about two streets from the basilica.
Nearby
La Sagrada Família is a busy, residential pocket of the Eixample where local spots sit alongside places catering to the steady flow of visitors around the basilica.
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Details
La Yaya Amelia Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12:30–17:00 & 19:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:30–17:00 & 19:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:30–17:00 & 19:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–17:00 & 19:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–17:00 & 19:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–17:00 |
La Yaya Amelia hours verified 2026-06-14. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
La Yaya Amelia FAQ
How old is La Yaya Amelia?
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The restaurant has served the Sagrada Família neighbourhood since 1976, close to fifty years, per its own site.
Who runs La Yaya Amelia now?
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It was relaunched as La Yaya Amelia by Nanclares, directed by chef Robinson Nanclares, creator of the Can Nanclares restaurants in Sant Joan Despí.
What does La Yaya Amelia serve?
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Traditional home cooking: rice dishes, stews like fricandó, oxtail and lamb, and cod, with a Latin American and modern Mediterranean touch.
What are La Yaya Amelia's hours?
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Closed Monday; Tuesday to Thursday 12:30 to 17:00 and 19:00 to 23:00; Friday and Saturday 12:00 to 17:00 and 19:00 to 23:00; Sunday 12:00 to 17:00.
Where is La Yaya Amelia?
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At Carrer de Sardenya, 364, about two streets from the Sagrada Família, in the Eixample.