a Restaurant
a Restaurant
a Restaurant is the in-house dining room of Hotel Neri, the Relais & Châteaux boutique hotel set in a 12th-century palace on Plaça de Sant Felip Neri. Catalan chef Alain Guiard runs a Mediterranean carta of shareable plates plus three set menus, balancing classic Catalan and French technique with playful contemporary touches.
Background
About a Restaurant
The Story
a Restaurant opened in July 2018 as the in-house dining room of Hotel Neri, the Relais & Châteaux boutique hotel housed in a 12th-century palace on Plaça de Sant Felip Neri. Catalan chef Alain Guiard, previously known for La Mundana and Santa Burg in Sants, was brought on to build the food programme around the hotel's quiet square setting in the Gothic Quarter.
The Cuisine
The kitchen offers a Mediterranean carta built around shareable plates and three set menus: a weekday Menú Mediodía, the longer Menú Felip, and the Menú Eulalia tasting format. Guiard describes his approach as 'not linear', combining classic Catalan and French techniques with playful contemporary touches and seasonal product. Average à la carte spend sits in the €35–€50 range.
The Team
Chef Alain Guiard leads the kitchen with a background that includes La Mundana and Santa Burg in Barcelona, alongside French training. The restaurant team also runs the all-day cafeteria/bar inside the hotel and the Sant Felip Neri terrace service in the warmer months.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
a Restaurant Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
4.5
647 reviews
Yelp
4.1
29 reviews
Diners rate it 4.5/5 on Google and 4.1/5 on Yelp, with reviewers consistently praising the setting on Plaça de Sant Felip Neri and chef Alain Guiard's shareable Mediterranean plates.
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Reservations
How to Book a Restaurant
Booking
a Restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily, with breakfast and an all-day cafeteria/bar service for hotel guests and the public. Reservations are recommended for the dining room and the Sant Felip Neri terrace, particularly on weekends. The team can accommodate à la carte dining as well as the Felip and Eulalia tasting formats.
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Experience
a Restaurant Dining Experience
The dining room sits inside a medieval palace, with stone walls, dim lighting and dark wood balanced against contemporary tableware. A bar handles aperitifs and an outdoor terrace on Plaça de Sant Felip Neri opens for dinner on weekdays and all day on weekends, making it the only restaurant terrace on this small Gothic-Quarter square.
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a Restaurant Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
a Restaurant occupies the ground floor of Hotel Neri, a Relais & Châteaux boutique hotel set in a 12th-century palace on Carrer de Sant Sever, with a terrace that opens directly onto Plaça de Sant Felip Neri. The restaurant sits in the heart of el Barri Gòtic, steps from the Cathedral and a short walk from La Rambla.
Nearby
El Barri Gòtic, Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, is a labyrinth of medieval streets centred around the Cathedral and the old Roman city walls. The neighbourhood blends history with galleries, boutique shops and cafés tucked into ancient plazas. Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, fronted by the baroque church of the same name, is one of its quietest and most atmospheric corners.
Details
a Restaurant Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–15:30 & 19:30–22:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–15:30 & 19:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–15:30 & 19:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–15:30 & 19:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–15:30 & 19:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–15:30 & 19:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–15:30 & 19:30–22:00 |
a Restaurant hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Recommended. Bookings available through the restaurant website.
Good to Know
Questions
a Restaurant FAQ
What is a Restaurant and how is it connected to Hotel Neri?
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a Restaurant is the in-house dining room of Hotel Neri, the Relais & Châteaux boutique hotel on Plaça de Sant Felip Neri. The restaurant operates under its own brand and website (arestaurant.es) and is open to the public, not just hotel guests.
Who is the chef at a Restaurant Barcelona?
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Catalan chef Alain Guiard leads the kitchen. He previously ran La Mundana and Santa Burg in the Sants neighbourhood and joined a Restaurant when it opened in July 2018.
How much does it cost to eat at a Restaurant?
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À la carte dining sits in the €35–€50 per person range. The restaurant also publishes three set formats, a weekday Menú Mediodía, the Menú Felip and the Menú Eulalia, with prices listed on the restaurant's official website.
Where exactly is a Restaurant located?
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a Restaurant is at Carrer de Sant Sever 5, inside Hotel Neri, with its terrace opening onto Plaça de Sant Felip Neri in el Barri Gòtic. The closest metro stations are Jaume I (L4) and Liceu (L3), both about a 5-minute walk.
Does a Restaurant have an outdoor terrace?
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Yes. The restaurant runs the only terrace on Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, open in the evenings on weekdays and all day on weekends and public holidays.
Do I need a reservation at a Restaurant?
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Reservations are recommended, particularly for weekend service and for terrace seating. Bookings can be made through the restaurant's website.
What kind of cuisine does Alain Guiard serve at a Restaurant?
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Mediterranean cuisine built around shareable plates, with Catalan and French technique and seasonal product. Guiard describes his style as 'not linear', mixing classic recipes with playful contemporary touches.