Teòric Taverna Gastronòmica
Teòric Taverna Gastronòmica
Repsol RecommendedFeatured in Spain's Repsol Guide as a recommended restaurant for quality dining.Teòric Taverna Gastronòmica is a tasting-menu-only Catalan kitchen at Carrer de Bailèn 117 in la Dreta de l'Eixample, led by chef Oriol Casals.
Background
About Teòric Taverna Gastronòmica
The Story
Teòric Taverna Gastronòmica was created around two words that define its identity: 'taverna', a popular, welcoming establishment for food and drink in a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere, and 'gastronòmica', the care, craft, and reflection that goes into every dish and drink served. Chef Oriol Casals founded the restaurant at Carrer de Bailèn, 117 in la Dreta de l'Eixample with a mission to make alta cuina (high cuisine) accessible to a broad sociocultural spectrum through an inclusive pricing policy, organic local produce, and a network of highly specialised small producers.
The Cuisine
Tasting menu only, traditional Catalan cooking elevated through organic and local produce, structured as a journey through the Catalan landscape. The menu begins with the aperitius, then progresses through a plat de l'horta (orchard), a plat del mar (sea), a plat del mar i muntanya (sea and mountain, Teòric's emblematic concept), a plat de la muntanya (mountain), and ends with dessert. Bread, an extra-virgin olive oil tasting, and filtered water are included. Two formats: 10 courses at €50 and 13 courses at €65; wine and other drinks are charged separately.
The Team
Chef Oriol Casals leads the kitchen at Teòric Taverna Gastronòmica, a restaurant he founded on the principle that traditional Catalan cooking, made with organic local produce and the network of small specialised producers, can be both excellent and genuinely accessible. The Mar i Muntanya concept is the kitchen's emblematic through-line.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Teòric Taverna Gastronòmica Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Tasting-menu-only Catalan kitchen in la Dreta de l'Eixample, 10 or 13-course menu through the Catalan landscape. Organic produce, Mar i Muntanya. Average spend €55.
Diner Ratings
4.8
2,244 reviews
Yelp
4.9
19 reviews
Guía Repsol includes Teòric in its 2026 'Recomendado' listings. Diners consistently rate it among the highest on public review platforms, praising chef Oriol Casals's Catalan tasting menu and the value it delivers for the level of cooking.
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Reservations
How to Book Teòric Taverna Gastronòmica
Booking
Teòric is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch (served in two turns: 13:00 and 15:00) and dinner (served in two turns: 20:00 and 22:00). Closed Sunday and Monday. Tasting menu only, reservations are required. Book online at teoric.cat/en-booking or call +34 930 00 25 52.
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Experience
Teòric Taverna Gastronòmica Dining Experience
An intimate, modern, and industrial dining room in la Dreta de l'Eixample, a 'taverna gastronòmica' in the truest sense: welcoming and relaxed, with the precision of high cuisine. Elegant, refined plating; a thoughtful wine list; warm, polished, attentive service that doesn't rush; an open kitchen visible from the dining room. A neighbourhood destination that draws serious food lovers for Oriol Casals's Catalan tasting menu at prices that make this level of cooking genuinely accessible.
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Teòric Taverna Gastronòmica Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Teòric Taverna Gastronòmica is at Carrer de Bailèn, 117 in la Dreta de l'Eixample, in the heart of the right Eixample, between Carrer de Còrsega and Carrer de Rosselló. The nearest metro is Verdaguer (L4/L5, approximately 500m walk). Paid parking is available in the neighbourhood.
Nearby
La Dreta de l'Eixample is the right side of the Eixample grid, a dense, walkable neighbourhood that contains many of Barcelona's most acclaimed restaurants, from Michelin-starred kitchens to neighbourhood gems. Carrer de Bailèn runs north-south through the heart of the grid, connecting Diagonal to the Eixample's restaurant corridors.
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Details
Teòric Taverna Gastronòmica Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Teòric Taverna Gastronòmica hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Required. Book online at teoric.cat/en-booking or call +34 930 00 25 52.
Good to Know
Social
From teoric_taverna_gastronomica on Instagram
Calamar, porc i pèsol. Reversionant una recepta tradicional de mar i muntanya • Calamar, cerdo y guisante. Reversionando una receta tradicional de un 'mar y montaña' • Squid, pork and peas. Reverting a traditional recipe of a 'sea and mountain dish' #teorictavernagastronomica #restaurantteoric
Bonítol de @elpescadorbarcelona en escabetx, com els de tota la vida. Fregim el bonítol amb farina de cigró (apta per a celíacs) i fem un escabetx tradicional d'all, ceba, herbes, pastanaga, pebre negre, vi ranci i vinagre on s'acaba de coure el peix gràcies a la calor residual un cop fora dels fogo
Aquest plat neix del receptari tradicional de cuina marinera de Badalona. Es bull el pop 🐙 i, en el mateix brou, s'hi couen les patates. El guisat resultant es lliga amb un allioli. Una recepta que recorda el cimitomba tradicional de Tossa de Mar però amb el pop com a protagonista • Este plato nace
Tres varietats de remolatxa dialoguen en un plat de l'horta que sembla minimalista: crema fumada de remolatxa groga, remolatxa morada escalivada i remolatxa concèntrica envinagrada. Senzill a la vista, inesperat al paladar 🥰 • Tres variedades de remolacha dialogan en un plato de la huerta que parece
Així és el mar i muntanya de bacallà i cap i pota amb cigrons de l'Alta Anoia ▶️ • Así es el 'mar y montaña' de bacalao y 'cap i pota' (guiso de las partes grasas de la cabeza y las patas de la ternera) con garbanzos de la Alta Anoia • This is the 'sea and mountain' dish of cod and 'cap i pota' (Cat
La Xalamera, d'@herencia_altes, nova incorporació a la nostra carta. Vi de finca, elaborat amb vinyes velles de Garnatxa negra. Un vi amb molt recorregut, expressiu, llarg i seductor. Hi predominen les notes de fruita vermella amb un final mineral i especiat. Fresc, equilibrat, sedós, una gran Garn
Questions
Teòric Taverna Gastronòmica FAQ
What is Chef Oriol Casals's Mar i Muntanya philosophy at Teòric?
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Mar i Muntanya (Sea and Mountain) is the emblematic concept running through Chef Oriol Casals's tasting menu at Teòric. The menu is structured as a journey through the Catalan landscape, progressing from garden dishes to sea, then the signature Mar i Muntanya course combining both, and finally mountain-focused plates. This showcases traditional Catalan cooking using organic local produce from specialized small producers.
How much do the tasting menus cost at Teòric and what's included?
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Teòric offers two tasting menus: a 10-course menu for €50 and a 13-course extended menu for €65. Both include bread, extra-virgin olive oil tasting, and filtered water. The average spend is approximately €55 per person without drinks, making it one of Barcelona's best-value fine dining experiences.
How do I make a reservation at Teòric in la Dreta de l'Eixample?
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Reservations are required as Teòric is tasting-menu-only. Book online at teoric.cat/en-booking or call +34 930 00 25 52. Service runs in turns: lunch at 13:00 and 15:00, dinner at 20:00 and 22:00, Tuesday through Saturday only.
What's the difference between Teòric's 10-course and 13-course menus?
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The 13-course menu (€65) includes three additional dishes beyond the 10-course version (€50): a chicken and prawns aperitif, a beef with parsnip and chard course in the De la Muntanya section, and an extra dessert of hazelnut, almond, plum, dried apricot and moscatell. Both follow the same journey through the Catalan landscape structure (horta, mar, mar i muntanya, muntanya). Menus change seasonally, so specific dishes vary.
How do I get to Teòric Taverna Gastronòmica by metro?
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Take metro to Verdaguer station (L4/L5 lines) for a 5-minute walk to Carrer de Bailèn, 117. Alternatively, Girona station (L4) is a 6-minute walk. The restaurant is located in la Dreta de l'Eixample, between Carrer de Còrsega and Carrer de Rosselló.
Can I order à la carte at Teòric or is it only tasting menus?
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Teòric is tasting-menu-only with no à la carte options. You can choose between the 10-course menu (€50) or 13-course extended menu (€65). A vegetarian option is available with advance notice when booking.
What makes Teòric stand out among Barcelona tasting-menu restaurants?
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Teòric combines the craft of a fine-dining kitchen with the relaxed warmth of a neighbourhood taverna, organised around chef Oriol Casals's mission to make 'alta cuina' genuinely accessible through an inclusive pricing policy. The menu is structured as a journey through the Catalan landscape, with the Mar i Muntanya (sea and mountain) course as its emblematic through-line, built from organic ingredients and a close network of small specialised producers.