Teresa Carles
Teresa Carles
Teresa Carles is a pioneering vegetarian Mediterranean restaurant on Carrer de Jovellanos in El Raval, steps from Placa Catalunya. Founded by Teresa Carles Borras, who has over 35 years of vegetarian cooking experience and opened her first restaurant in Lleida in 1979.
Background
About Teresa Carles
The Story
Teresa Carles Borras was born in 1958 in Algerri (Lleida) to a peasant farming family. After meeting Ramon Barri in 1977, she travelled through Europe and the USA studying vegetarian cooking approaches including macrobiotics, raw food, and lacto-ovo vegetarian cuisine. In 1979, she opened her first restaurant, Paradis, in Lleida. The Barcelona location on Carrer de Jovellanos opened in March 2011. Her children Jordi and Mar Barri joined in 2010, founding Feel Good Food to produce artisan sauces, pasta, and pastries at their workshop in Bellcaire d'Urgell. The group also includes the Flax & Kale flexitarian brand.
The Cuisine
Teresa Carles serves vegetarian and vegan Mediterranean cuisine blending traditional Catalan recipes with healthy, creative techniques. The concept is VMAHT: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Artisanal, Healthy, and Tasty. Signature dishes include Las Bravas de Teresa, Bomba de la Barceloneta (plant-based), Cachopo Vegano, Canelo Catala XXL, meat-free faves a la catalana, and timbal d'escalivada. Fresh juice bar with kombuchas. Non-stop kitchen. Around 30 EUR per person without drinks.
The Team
Founder-chef Teresa Carles leads the culinary vision with over 35 years of vegetarian cooking experience. Her husband Ramon Barri co-founded the business. Children Jordi and Mar Barri manage the group including the Flax & Kale brand. Google reviewers give it 4.4/5 from 7,056 reviews.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Teresa Carles Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Vegetarian-vegan options
Half-traditional Catalan, half-haute cuisine, very good wine cellar
Diner Ratings
4.4
7,056 reviews
Yelp
4.5
406 reviews
Professional recognition includes Macarfi food 6.8/10 and TimeOut 4/5. Diners rate it 4.4/5 on Google (7,056 reviews) and 4.5/5 on Yelp (406 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Teresa Carles
Booking
Reservations recommended, especially for lunch and weekends. Book via the (ElTenedor) through the restaurant website or by phone at +34 933 171 829. Walk-ins accepted when space allows.
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Experience
Teresa Carles Dining Experience
A multi-room restaurant (Sala 1, 2, 3 plus cellar) with five large glazed arches with black forged-iron frames, oak parquet flooring, vintage furniture, and American diner-style sofas. Fresh juice bar with show cooking area. Artistic elements including an Albert Einstein oil painting. Casual dress code. Suitable for dates, friends, families, solo dining, and groups.
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Teresa Carles Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Located on Carrer de Jovellanos in El Raval, steps from Placa Catalunya and between Carrer de Pelai and Carrer dels Tallers. A multi-room restaurant with five large glazed arches, vintage furniture, and a fresh juice bar with show cooking area.
Nearby
El Raval is a diverse, multicultural neighbourhood in the Ciutat Vella district, stretching from La Rambla to Ronda de Sant Antoni. The area around Carrer de Jovellanos is steps from Placa Catalunya and the top of La Rambla, making it one of Barcelona's most central dining locations.
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Details
Teresa Carles Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–23:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | 09:00–23:30 |
Teresa Carles hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Social
From teresacarles on Instagram
Estos son los Platos del Día de la semana del 23 al 27 de marzo en #teresacarles: 1️⃣ ENTRANTES: 🔸 Xatonada de tomate, boquerones de berenjena, atún vegano, tofu ahumado, aceitunas kalamata y salsa romesco (🌱/🥜) 🔸Crema de guisantes, nabos e hinojo con anacardos (🌱/🥜) 2️⃣ PRINCIPALES: 🔸 Tortilla
Publi. Avui fem el plat estrella del restaurant Teresa Carles amb la @teresacarles!🤩 La fideuà vegetariana amb algues i coco jove🍃🥥 👇🏼Ingredients (per a 2 racions) 200 g de fideus del nº 2 1 dent d'all 1 bitxo Oli d'oliva Per la base de la fideuà: 3 g d'alga wakame 3 g d'alga kombu 300 ml d'ai
Aquest dimarts 17 tancarem a les 17h perquè l'equip se'n va de team building! 💼✨ Ens prenem una tarda per compartir experiències i tornar amb més energia que mai. Gràcies per la vostra comprensió! 😊
Estos son los Platos del Día de la semana del 16 al 20 de marzo en #teresacarles: 1️⃣ ENTRANTES: 🔸 Escarola, tomate, foie vegano, gelatina de manzana, queso parmesano, pipas de calabaza y vinagreta de fresas (🥜) 🔸 Escudella de puerros, zanahorias, calabazas y fideos (🌱/🌾) 2️⃣ PRINCIPALES: 🔸 Cal
🎶 SORTEIG ESPECIAL 🎶 A @teresacarles volem celebrar els 10 anys de @tartarelena amb un sorteig molt especial. ✨ Què podeu guanyar? • 2 entrades per al concert de celebració dels 10 anys de Tarta Relena a Sala Apolo el 19 de març • Un àpat per a dues persones a @teresacarles Com participar-hi
Teresa Carles fa 15 anys! 🎂 15 anys de cuina vegetariana, de sabors que sorprenen i de moments compartits al voltant de la taula. Vine a celebrar-ho amb nosaltres i deixa't seduir pels plats del dia d'aquesta setmana... i, sobretot, guarda un raconet per al pastís de celebració 😉 Perquè aniversaris
Questions
Teresa Carles FAQ
What is Teresa Carles's VMAHT concept about?
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VMAHT stands for Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Artisanal, Healthy, and Tasty - Teresa Carles's cooking philosophy that blends traditional Catalan recipes with creative vegetarian techniques. The menu features plant-based versions of Catalan classics like faves a la catalana and bomba de la Barceloneta, alongside creative dishes like cachopo vegano and timbal d'escalivada.
How do I get to Teresa Carles from Barcelona's metro?
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Teresa Carles is extremely central - just a 4-minute walk from Catalunya metro station (L1/L3) or Plaça Catalunya (L6/L7/S1/S2). The restaurant is located on Carrer de Jovellanos in El Raval, steps from Placa Catalunya and between Carrer de Pelai and Carrer dels Tallers.
Can I get breakfast or brunch at Teresa Carles?
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Yes, Teresa Carles opens daily at 9:00 AM and serves breakfast and brunch. They have a non-stop kitchen from noon to midnight, plus a fresh juice bar with kombuchas and healthy drinks. The restaurant stays open until 23:30 every day including Sundays.
What's the connection between Teresa Carles and Flax & Kale?
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Flax & Kale is Teresa Carles's sister brand with a flexitarian concept. Both are part of the same restaurant group managed by Teresa Carles Borras's children Jordi and Mar Barri, who joined in 2010 and also founded Feel Good Food to produce artisan sauces, pasta, and pastries.
What are Teresa Carles's signature dishes I shouldn't miss?
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Must-try dishes include Las Bravas de Teresa, plant-based Bomba de la Barceloneta, Cachopo Vegano, and Canelo Catala XXL. The menu features creative vegetarian versions of Mediterranean classics like meat-free faves a la catalana and timbal d'escalivada, plus fresh juices and kombuchas from their juice bar.
How much experience does founder Teresa Carles Borras have with vegetarian cooking?
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Teresa Carles Borras has over 35 years of vegetarian cooking experience and is considered a pioneer of vegetarian cuisine in Spain. She opened her first restaurant Paradis in Lleida in 1979, studied vegetarian approaches across Europe and the USA, and even published a cookbook 'The Sky Kitchen: Vegetarian Recipes' in 2003.
What's the atmosphere like inside Teresa Carles?
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The restaurant features multiple dining rooms with five large glazed arches with black forged-iron frames, oak parquet flooring, and vintage furniture including American diner-style sofas. There's also a fresh juice bar with show cooking area and artistic elements like an Albert Einstein oil painting, creating a cozy yet modern atmosphere.