Tapas 2254
Tapas 2254
Tapas 2254 is a Mediterranean fusion tapas restaurant on Consell de Cent in la Dreta de l'Eixample, founded in 2015 by Sicilian chef Nuncio Cona. The name references the 2,254 kilometres he travelled by Vespa from Palermo to Barcelona.
Background
About Tapas 2254
The Story
Tapas 2254 was founded in 2015 by Sicilian chef Nuncio Cona, originally from Palermo. The name '2254' represents the 2,254 kilometres he travelled by Vespa from Palermo to Barcelona, passing through France along the way. During his journey, he studied under Pep Nogue at the Bellart culinary school. His cooking fuses the three Mediterranean traditions he encountered: Italian, French, and Catalan. The restaurant is designed around a central communal table with four exclusive tables for two and a chef's table.
The Cuisine
Chef Nuncio Cona serves Mediterranean fusion tapas blending Italian, French and Catalan traditions. Signature dishes include the 2254 potato salad with bottarga and caviar, cacio e pepe spaghetti with truffle, croquette-nigiri with Palamós red prawn, roast beef tonnato, confit beef cheek tacos, an oyster tasting trio, the brioche tartar roll, spaghetti with Galician king crab and a pistachio tiramisu. The kitchen runs non-stop from opening to close.
The Team
Chef-owner Nuncio Cona leads the kitchen, bringing his Sicilian roots and training at the Bellart culinary school, where he studied under Pep Nogué. He develops the menu in ongoing collaboration with Nogué.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Tapas 2254 Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Non-stop kitchen, cocktails, croquettes, groups, tapas, terrace
Diner Ratings
4.6
7,220 reviews
Yelp
4.5
89 reviews
Macarfi rates Tapas 2254 7.2 for food, 6.8 for decor and 6.9 for service, citing the non-stop kitchen, creative tapas and terrace. Diners give it 4.6 out of 5 on Google from more than 7,000 reviews and 4.5 on Yelp.
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Reservations
How to Book Tapas 2254
Booking
Reservations recommended, especially for dinner and weekends. Book via Resy, OpenTable,, or through the restaurant website. Walk-ins accepted at the communal table when space allows. Chef's table available.
Experience
Tapas 2254 Dining Experience
A modern, edgy space centred on one long communal table with four exclusive tables for two and a chef's table. The open kitchen is the focal point, with stylish contemporary design and a lively energy. A small terrace offers outdoor seating. Casual dress code. Suitable for dates, friends, groups, celebrations, and solo dining at the communal table.
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Tapas 2254 Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Located on Carrer del Consell de Cent in la Dreta de l'Eixample, steps from Passeig de Gracia and some of Barcelona's most iconic modernist architecture. A modern, intimate space centred on a communal table with an open kitchen.
Nearby
La Dreta de l'Eixample is the right side of Barcelona's Eixample district, home to Passeig de Gracia and some of the city's finest dining, shopping, and modernist architecture including Casa Batllo and La Pedrera.
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Details
Tapas 2254 Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–00:30 |
| Saturday | 13:00–00:30 |
| Sunday | 13:00–00:00 |
Tapas 2254 hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Social
From tapas2254 on Instagram
Pasta y mar, spaghetti y centollo gallego... el disfrute está asegurado.🔥 #Tapas2254 #FoodiesBcn #RestauranteBCN #PalermoBcn #2254kms
Nos vamos de ruta con los platos de Tapas 2.254🛵 #Tapas2254 #FoodiesBcn #RestauranteBCN #PalermoBcn #2254kms
Así se hace una carbonara de verdad. Guanciale, pecorino y tagliatelle al dente. ✨ #Tapas2254 #FoodiesBcn #RestauranteBCN #PalermoBcn #2254kms
A través de nuestros platos te explicamos los 2.254 kilómetros que separan Palermo de Barcelona en vespa.✨ #Tapas2254 #FoodiesBcn #RestauranteBCN #PalermoBcn #2254kms
👉🏽Desliza hasta el final. El toque de trufa en nuestros cacio e pepe es lo que los hace únicos. #Tapas2254 #FoodiesBcn #RestauranteBCN #PalermoBcn #2254kms
Desde que volvió el TARTAR ROLL se ha vuelto a convertir en un must de #Tapas2254 🔥 #FoodiesBcn #RestauranteBCN #PalermoBcn #2254kms
Questions
Tapas 2254 FAQ
Is Tapas 2254 a traditional tapas bar or restaurant?
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Tapas 2254 is a modern Mediterranean fusion tapas restaurant, not a traditional tapas bar. Sicilian chef Nuncio Cona blends Italian, French, and Catalan traditions in his creative tapas. The restaurant features a contemporary design with a central communal table, open kitchen, and chef's table.
Is the Tapas 2254 menu available in English?
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Yes, Tapas 2254 has an English menu available through their QR code menu system. You can view it on their website at 2254tapasbarcelona.com/carta-qr/. The restaurant also has an English version of their website.
What does the name '2254' mean at this Barcelona restaurant?
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The name '2254' represents the 2,254 kilometers that Sicilian chef-owner Nuncio Cona travelled by Vespa from Palermo to Barcelona. During this journey, he passed through France and studied at the Bellart culinary school, which inspired his Italian-French-Catalan fusion cuisine.
What are Tapas 2254's signature dishes?
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Signature dishes include ensaladilla rusa 2254, cacio e pepe spaghetti with truffle, croquette-nigiri with Palamos red shrimp, roastbeef tonnato, braised beef tacos, oysters tasting trio with caviar and mango, steak tartare brioche, pasta with spider crab, and pistachio tiramisu. The menu blends Italian, French, and Catalan traditions.
What are the opening hours at Tapas 2254?
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Tapas 2254 is open daily with a non-stop kitchen: Monday-Thursday and Sunday 13:00-00:00, Friday-Saturday 13:00-00:30. There's no break between lunch and dinner, so you can dine at any hour from 1pm until midnight.
How much does dinner cost at Tapas 2254 in Barcelona?
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Expect to spend around 40 EUR per person without drinks at Tapas 2254. The restaurant offers Mediterranean fusion tapas with creative dishes like croquette-nigiri with red shrimp and truffle pasta. Individual dish prices are available through their QR menu system.
What makes the dining experience unique at Tapas 2254?
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Tapas 2254 centers around a large communal table with an open kitchen as the focal point, plus four intimate tables for two and a chef's table. The non-stop kitchen allows dining from 1pm to midnight, and chef Nuncio Cona's Vespa journey story influences the Italian-French-Catalan fusion menu.