Mosquito
Mosquito
Repsol SoleteRepsol's Solete distinction recognises casual dining spots, street food, and neighbourhood gems with outstanding quality.Recognised with a Repsol Solete, Mosquito is the original Mosquito Grup restaurant, a pan-Asian tapas spot on Carrer dels Carders in El Born, open since 2003. The kitchen folds dumplings by hand and ranges across Chinese dim sum, Japanese ramen, Vietnamese noodle soups and Thai curries, paired with a tight craft-beer list.
Background
About Mosquito
The Story
Mosquito opened on Carrer dels Carders in 2003 and has spent more than two decades turning El Born into a neighbourhood obsessed with dim sum. Named after the insect but known for its craft beer list, it grew into the founding restaurant of Mosquito Grup, whose sister houses Grasshopper Ramen and Red Ant Noodle Bar now sit within a short walk on Plaça de la Llana and Carrer dels Tiradors.
The Cuisine
The kitchen is pan-Asian by design, weaving together Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean and Thai traditions on a single tapas-style carte. Handmade dumplings and bao sit alongside ramen, wok noodles, Thai green and red curries, and rotating featured plates like chicken tonkatsu don. Ingredients are prepped daily and the menu keeps prices accessible, most plates land under €17 and the full experience runs comfortably under €25 per person.
The Team
Mosquito is part of Mosquito Grup, a family of three Asian-food restaurants in El Born that share a single kitchen philosophy: handmade, unrefined, honest. The team folds its dumplings by hand, curates a craft-beer list pairing Catalan brewers like La Pirata and Espiga with the food, and runs all three sister locations from the same recipe book.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Mosquito Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
4.2
3,889 reviews
Yelp
3.9
157 reviews
Professional recognition includes a Repsol Solete. Diners rate Mosquito 4.2/5 on Google (3,889 reviews) and 3.9/5 on Yelp (157 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Mosquito
Booking
Mosquito is walk-in friendly but fills up quickly at peak dinner hours, especially on weekends when the Born crawls with diners. Tables can be requested through the booking form on the restaurant's website or via WhatsApp. The kitchen runs continuous service through lunch and dinner, making it easy to drop in for a quick round of dumplings and a craft beer.
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Experience
Mosquito Dining Experience
Mosquito is a compact, lively room just off Carrer dels Carders, wooden tables, warm lighting and a steady hum of locals drinking craft beer between rounds of dumplings. The vibe is casual and a little loud, friendly for solo diners at the bar and easy for groups sharing plates. Craft-beer taps and a dim-sum bar counter define the character more than any formal décor.
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Mosquito Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Mosquito is located on Carrer dels Carders 46 in the Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera neighbourhood (El Born).
Nearby
Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera is one of Barcelona's most characterful medieval quarters, where narrow Gothic streets and historic buildings create an atmospheric backdrop for dining. The neighbourhood blends traditional Catalan culture with contemporary food establishments, making it a vibrant destination for gastronomy. Its position near the Gothic Quarter offers easy access to Barcelona's historic core while maintaining its own distinct identity.
Details
Mosquito Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00–16:00 & 19:00–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:00 & 19:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:30 & 19:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 & 19:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:00 & 19:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 13:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | 13:00–23:00 |
Mosquito hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Walk-ins welcome. Reservations available through the booking form on mosquitotapas.com or by WhatsApp.
Good to Know
Social
From mosquitotapas on Instagram
Una experiencia gastronómica que no olvidarás. ¡Ven a disfrutar de nuestro ramen y dumplings! 🥟🍜 #dumplings #ramen #japanfood
Explora nuestro menú y encuentra tu nuevo plato favorito. ¡Te esperamos en Mosquito Tapas! 📜🥢#japanfood
¿Quién se resiste a un buen ramen? 🍜❤️ Te esperamos en Mosquito Tapas para que pruebes el mejor ramen de Barcelona. Hecho con ingredientes frescos y naturales. Porque nuestra máxima es la calidad de los productos #ramenlovers #japanfood #barcelona
Los dumplings son nuestra especialidad y nuestro motor. ¡No te lo pierdas y ven a probarlos antes de que se acaben! 🍽️🥟 #dumplings #japanfood #barcelona
¡La felicidad es un plato lleno de dumplings! 🥟😊 #DumplingLovers #japanfood #barcelona
La mejor materia prima para los mejores resultados. Visítanos hoy y disfruta de la mejor cocina japonesa de Barcelona! 🥢🍜🥟 #japanfood
Questions
Mosquito FAQ
What kind of food does Mosquito Barcelona serve?
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Mosquito is a pan-Asian tapas restaurant. The menu draws on Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean and Thai cooking, with handmade dumplings and bao, ramen, wok noodles, green and red Thai curries, featured plates like chicken tonkatsu don, and mochi for dessert.
How much does it cost to eat at Mosquito Barcelona?
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Most plates are between €6 and €17, with dumpling portions around €8–9 and ramen bowls €13.50–15.50. A full meal with drinks lands comfortably under €25 per person, which earned the restaurant its Repsol Solete recognition as a casual value pick.
Do I need reservations at Mosquito Barcelona?
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Walk-ins are welcome but the room is small and fills up at dinner, especially on weekends. Reservations can be made through the booking form on mosquitotapas.com or via WhatsApp on +34 629 182 947.
Where is Mosquito restaurant located in Barcelona?
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Mosquito is at Carrer dels Carders 46, 08003 Barcelona, in the El Born area of the Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera neighbourhood within Ciutat Vella. It is a 7-minute walk from Arc de Triomf metro station on Line 1.
Is Mosquito part of a restaurant group?
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Yes. Mosquito is the original restaurant of Mosquito Grup, which also runs Grasshopper Ramen on Plaça de la Llana 9 and Red Ant Noodle Bar on Carrer dels Tiradors 5. All three sit within a short walk of each other in El Born and share the same Asian-food philosophy.
Does Mosquito Barcelona have vegetarian options?
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Yes. The menu includes vegetable gyoza, tofu bao, seaweed salad, edamame, vegetable wok noodles, vegetarian miso ramen (regular and spicy), and green or red Thai curry with vegetables and tofu.