Maleducat
Maleducat
Repsol RecommendedFeatured in Spain's Repsol Guide as a recommended restaurant for quality dining.Michelin SelectedSelected by the Michelin Guide inspectors as a restaurant offering good cooking.Maleducat is a modern casa de menjars in Sant Antoni run by chef Víctor Ródenas and brothers Ignaci and Marc García. Communal sharing plates, a seasonal short menu, and a natural wine programme, the name means 'badly educated' in Catalan, and it suits them.
Background
About Maleducat
The Story
Maleducat opened in June 2020 near Sant Antoni market, founded by chef Víctor Ródenas and brothers Ignaci and Marc García, who handle the front of house. The name, Catalan for 'badly educated' or 'ill-mannered', was an affectionate insult each of the founders was called as a child, and the irreverence carries through into how they run the restaurant: a short, seasonal menu, communal sharing plates, and a neighbourhood energy that has built a loyal local following. Sommelier Alejandro Icart, formerly of ABaC, manages the wine programme. Víctor Ródenas trained at DiverXo in Madrid, Via Veneto, and Caelis in Barcelona before opening Maleducat. The Michelin Guide lists it as Selected and the Repsol Guide recommends it.
The Cuisine
Maleducat describes itself as a casa de menjars, a Catalan concept for a neighbourhood eating house that blends vermouth-bar warmth with serious cooking. The menu is short and seasonal, built around Catalan sea and mountain produce, and designed entirely for sharing. Michelin inspectors single out the rice with red Palamós prawn tartare and pig's trotter carpaccio, a dish that pays homage to Els Tinars, the legendary restaurant in Llagostera. Other signatures include hare rigatoni and spicy beef tendon stew with piparra peppers. A tasting menu, 'At your service, chef!', gives the kitchen full control.
The Team
The restaurant is run jointly by chef Víctor Ródenas and brothers Ignaci and Marc García. Ródenas trained at DiverXo, Via Veneto, and Caelis before founding Maleducat and won the Cordon Bleu Madrid Haute Cuisine Promise award. Ignaci and Marc García manage the dining room, creating a front-of-house experience that mirrors the kitchen's warmth and directness. Sommelier Alejandro Icart, formerly of ABaC under Jordi Cruz, oversees the wine list.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Maleducat Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Selected
Recomendado 2026
Featured, The 38 Essential Barcelona Restaurants
Diner Ratings
4.7
3,032 reviews
Professional recognition includes Michelin Selected, Repsol Recomendado, Macarfi food 7.7/10, and recommended by The Infatuation. Diners rate it 4.7/5 on Google (3,032 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Maleducat
Booking
Maleducat is open Monday through Saturday for both lunch and dinner, closing on Sundays. Lunch runs from 13:30 (13:00 on Saturdays) and dinner from 19:30. Reservations are required and can be made through the restaurant's website at maleducat.es. Booking a few days ahead is advisable, particularly for weekend evenings.
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Experience
Maleducat Dining Experience
Maleducat occupies a ground-floor space in Sant Antoni with a warm, neighbourhood-bar energy. A pavement terrace adds outdoor seating on the street outside. The restaurant has a private room for groups, air conditioning, and accepts contactless payments. The overall feel is informal, lively, and communal, matching the sharing-plate format.
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Maleducat Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Maleducat occupies a ground-floor space on Carrer de Manso, 54 in Sant Antoni, a few steps from the renovated Sant Antoni market. The area sits within the Eixample district, well connected by Poble Sec (L3) and Sant Antoni (L2) metro stations. A pavement terrace out front adds outdoor seating when the weather allows.
Nearby
Sant Antoni is one of Barcelona's most dynamic neighbourhoods, centred around its renovated market hall and a grid of streets lined with independent bars, natural wine shops, and neighbourhood restaurants. The area attracts a younger, local crowd without losing its residential character. It sits within the Eixample district and is well connected by Poble Sec (L3) and Sant Antoni (L2) metro stations.
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Details
Maleducat Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:30–15:30 & 19:30–22:45 |
| Tuesday | 13:30–15:30 & 19:30–22:45 |
| Wednesday | 13:30–15:30 & 19:30–22:45 |
| Thursday | 13:30–15:30 & 19:30–22:45 |
| Friday | 13:30–16:00 & 19:30–22:30 |
| Saturday | 13:00–15:30 & 19:30–22:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Maleducat hours verified 2026-03-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Required. Bookings available through the restaurant website.
Good to Know
Social
From maleducat on Instagram
Amb cansalada, brou de gallina i pernil ibèric 💚
El triangle amorós de dolç, fumat i cremós 🍅
Pensar fora de la caixa està bé... Però mirar fora de carta encara més 🫢
Control de qualitat aprovat 🫡 @victor_rodenas
Si t'agrada el producte, la tècnica i treballar amb criteri... potser ens hem de conèixer! • Jornada completa. • 4 dies laborables i 3 dies lliures. • Diumenges i festius tancat. Si t'interessa, ja saps 👉🏻 cuina@maleducat.es
Preparem la nostra ploma de porc ibèric amb crema fina d'alls confitats, pebrot vermell escalivat, créixens i mostasses. Ni més ni menys 🫡
Questions
Maleducat FAQ
What does Maleducat mean and where is it located?
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Maleducat means 'badly educated' or 'ill-mannered' in Catalan - an affectionate insult each of the co-founders was called as a child. The restaurant is located at Carrer de Manso, 54 in the Sant Antoni neighbourhood, just steps from the renovated Sant Antoni market. It's a 5-minute walk from Sant Antoni metro station (L2) and 6 minutes from Poble Sec (L3).
What type of menu does Maleducat offer and how much does it cost?
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Maleducat offers a short, seasonal à la carte menu designed entirely for sharing, with dishes ranging from €6-€60. The average cost is around €50 per person. They also offer a tasting menu called 'At your service, chef!' where the kitchen decides the progression.
Does Maleducat have outdoor seating?
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Yes, Maleducat has a pavement terrace on Carrer de Manso that provides outdoor seating when weather allows.
What are Maleducat's signature dishes?
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Maleducat's signature dish is dry rice with red Palamós prawn tartare and pig's trotter carpaccio, which pays homage to Els Tinars, the legendary restaurant in Llagostera. Other notable dishes include hare rigatoni and spicy beef tendon stew with piparra peppers.
How far in advance should I book at Maleducat?
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Reservations are required and can be made through maleducat.es. Booking a few days ahead is advisable, particularly for weekend evenings which may require a week or more advance notice.
Who runs Maleducat and what is their background?
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Maleducat is run by chef Víctor Ródenas and brothers Ignaci and Marc García. Ródenas trained at DiverXo in Madrid, Via Veneto, and Caelis in Barcelona before founding Maleducat in June 2020. The García brothers handle front of house, while sommelier Alejandro Icart, formerly of ABaC under Jordi Cruz, manages the wine programme.