Somodó Bá
Somodó Bá
Michelin SelectedSelected by the Michelin Guide inspectors as a restaurant offering good cooking.Somodó Bá is chef Toshi Suzuki's eight-seat Japanese counter on Passatge Batlló in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample, relocated from Gràcia in 2023. The kitchen offers two fixed tasting menus: a six-course version at weekday lunches and an eight-course version at weekends and dinner.
Background
About Somodó Bá
The Story
Somodó Bá is the second incarnation of chef Toshi Suzuki's Barcelona restaurant. After more than a decade in Gràcia, the kitchen relocated in 2023 to a small space on Passatge Batlló in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample, where it now seats eight diners at a single counter looking directly into the open kitchen. The format is intentionally intimate: one chef, one counter, two tasting menus, and a focus on direct contact between cook and guest in the manner of traditional Japanese counter dining.
The Cuisine
The cooking is rooted in Japanese tradition with Mediterranean influences, anchored by a stated philosophy of respect for the product and a preference for high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. The kitchen offers two fixed tasting formats: the Menú Batlló (€39, six courses) served at weekday lunches, and the longer Menú Somodó (€62, eight courses) served at weekday dinners and at Saturday lunch and dinner. Both line-ups shift with what is in season.
The Chef
The Team
The restaurant is run by chef Toshi Suzuki, who handles both the cooking at the counter and much of the service himself, allowing each diner to follow the preparation of every course directly across the bar.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Somodó Bá Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Selected
Reviewed by Mireia Font, Gastronomy Editor.
Diner Ratings
4.7
694 reviews
TripAdvisor
5.0
2 reviews
Yelp
4.9
12 reviews
Somodó Bá ranks #106 of 1071 rated restaurants in Barcelona. Professional recognition includes Michelin Selected, Macarfi food 7.7/10, and TimeOut 4/5. Diners rate it 4.7/5 on Google (694 reviews), 5.0/5 on TripAdvisor (2 reviews), and 4.9/5 on Yelp (12 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Somodó Bá
Booking
Somodó Bá seats only eight diners at a single counter and operates by advance reservation through the restaurant's website. Two fixed tasting menus are offered: a shorter six-course menu at weekday lunch service and an extended eight-course menu at weekend lunches and at dinner. A €20 deposit per person is required at booking, allergies must be reported at least 48 hours in advance, and the restaurant does not offer vegetarian or vegan options. Booking well ahead is strongly recommended.
Reserve
Experience
Somodó Bá Dining Experience
A small, minimalist room organised around a single eight-seat counter that faces the open kitchen. The design is restrained and the room intentionally quiet, allowing diners to follow each course as it is plated directly in front of them.
Navigate
Somodó Bá Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Somodó Bá occupies a small space on Passatge Batlló, a quiet pedestrian passageway in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample, the south-western half of the Eixample grid. The restaurant relocated from Gràcia to this address in 2023 after more than a decade in its previous neighbourhood.
Nearby
L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample is the south-western half of the modernist Eixample grid, a residential and commercial district known for its grand boulevards, mid-century architecture and a dense concentration of independent restaurants and small specialty shops. Passatge Batlló is one of several quiet interior passageways that cut through the larger blocks of the neighbourhood.
Details
Somodó Bá Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 20:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 14:00–16:00 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 14:00–16:00 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 14:00–16:00 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 14:00–16:00 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Somodó Bá hours verified 2026-06-07. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Required. Bookings made through the restaurant website.
Good to Know
Social
From somodobarestaurant on Instagram
Caballa. . Mackerel. . #BarcelonaDining #CounterDining #barradegustacion #degustación #openkitchen
Bacalao negro. . Black cod. . #BarcelonaDining #cocinaabierta #CounterDining #TastingMenu #barra
Avellana, pistacho, azuki y cacao. . Hazelnuts, pistachio, azuki and cacao. . #SomodoBa #DessertTasting #Avellana #Pistacho #MinimalistCuisine
Desde hoy aparecemos como restaurante recomendado en la Guía MICHELIN. Muchas gracias por el reconocimiento @michelinguide @michelinespana y el apoyo de mis clientes. #michelinguidees #barcelona #spain #michelinguide #eixampleesquerra
Calamar, dashi y tinta. . Squid, dashi and its ink. . イカ、出汁、イカ墨. . #calamari #BarcelonaDining #openkitchen #cocinaabierta #menudegustación
Kabocha y pato. . Kabocha and duck. . #barcelona #menudegustación #openkitchen #barra #cocinaabierta
Questions
Somodó Bá FAQ
Where is Somodó Bá located?
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Somodó Bá is at Passatge Batlló, 4, 08036 Barcelona, in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample. The restaurant relocated to this address from Gràcia in 2023.
How many seats does Somodó Bá have?
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The restaurant seats eight diners at a single counter facing the open kitchen.
Who is the chef at Somodó Bá?
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Chef Toshi Suzuki runs the kitchen and handles the counter service himself.
What kind of menu does Somodó Bá serve?
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Two fixed tasting menus only. A six-course menu is served at weekday lunches and an eight-course menu is served at weekend lunches and at dinner. There is no a la carte.
How much does it cost to eat at Somodó Bá?
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The lunch Menú Batlló is €39 per person and the dinner Menú Somodó is €62 per person. Bread and drinks are not included. Confirm current pricing on the restaurant website at the time of booking.
Do I need to book in advance?
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Yes. With only eight seats, advance reservation through the restaurant website is required. A €20 deposit per person is taken at booking.