Xiringuito Escriba
Xiringuito Escriba
Repsol SoleteRepsol's Solete distinction recognises casual dining spots, street food, and neighbourhood gems with outstanding quality.Xiringuito Escriba is a beachfront chiringuito on Bogatell beach in Poblenou, run by chef Joan Escriba of the famous Barcelona pastry and chocolate family. Mediterranean cuisine focused on rice dishes, paella, and seasonal seafood, with desserts from the Escriba family's legendary bakeries.
Background
About Xiringuito Escriba
The Story
Xiringuito Escriba is the beachfront restaurant of Grup Escriba, the famous Barcelona pastry and chocolate family. Chef Joan Escriba -- described as having 'sweet roots but a salty gaze' -- pivoted from the family's pastry legacy to build a group of restaurants. The group website states: 'It doesn't matter if we're talking about rice with sea views, Japanese-Peruvian fusion, or tapas at the beach. What we promise, we serve.' The Escriba family's pastry shops on La Rambla have been Barcelona institutions for generations.
The Cuisine
The kitchen serves Mediterranean beachfront cuisine focused on rice dishes, paella, and seasonal seafood. Highlights include rice and paella, round tables, kids, sea views, desserts, and non-stop kitchen service. The cured ham 'airbags' are a signature starter, and the cakes and sweets prepared by the family's bakeries are a must. Around 40 EUR per person.
The Team
Chef Joan Escriba leads the Grup Escriba restaurant portfolio. The Escriba family is legendary in Barcelona for their pastry and chocolate shops.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Xiringuito Escriba Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Rice and paella, chiringuito, round tables, kids, terrace, views, desserts, non-stop kitchen
Diner Ratings
4.2
8,997 reviews
Yelp
4.0
128 reviews
Professional recognition includes Repsol Solete and Macarfi food 6.8/10. Diners rate it 4.2/5 on Google (8,997 reviews) and 4.0/5 on Yelp (128 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Xiringuito Escriba
Booking
Reservations recommended, especially for weekends and summer. Book via the Grup Escriba website at restaurantsescriba.com/reserves-de-grup/ or by phone. The chiringuito is popular with both locals and visitors, especially during warm months.
Experience
Xiringuito Escriba Dining Experience
A beachfront chiringuito on Bogatell beach with direct sea views and terrace dining. Round tables suitable for groups and families. Relaxed, sunny beach atmosphere with a casual Mediterranean vibe. Non-stop kitchen service. Child-friendly. Casual dress code -- beachwear is appropriate. Suitable for families, groups, friends, dates, and celebrations.
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Xiringuito Escriba Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Located on Avinguda del Litoral on the Bogatell beach in el Poblenou. A beachfront chiringuito (beach bar-restaurant) with direct sea views, terrace dining, and round tables. Part of the Grup Escriba family of restaurants which also includes La Picanteria de l'Escriba, Xiringuito Tokyo, and Xiringuito Osaka.
Nearby
El Poblenou is a former industrial neighbourhood on Barcelona's seafront that has transformed into a creative and tech hub. The beachfront along Avinguda del Litoral offers several chiringuitos and seaside dining options.
Details
Xiringuito Escriba Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00–22:30 |
| Tuesday | 12:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–22:30 |
Xiringuito Escriba hours verified 2026-03-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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From xiringuitoescriba_barcelona on Instagram
Arròs melós, un clàssic que mai falla. ----- Honeyed rice, a classic that never fails.
Producte que no necessita disfressa. 👉 Això és començar bé. ----- Product that doesn't need a disguise. 👉 This is a good start.
A vegades, en les distàncies curtes, quan sents l'olor, és quan tot encaixa. ----- Sometimes, over short distances, when you smell it, that's when everything falls into place.
Veuràs com l'arròs que has demanat es va cuinant davant teu, sense secrets. ----- You will see how the rice you ordered is cooked in front of you, without secrets.
El ceviche de la "Picantería Escribà" amb el seu caràcter intacte: fresc, directe, sense filtres. ----- The ceviche from "Picantería Escribà" with its intact character: fresh, direct, unfiltered.
Si la felicitat tingués una textura, seria aquesta 😏 --- If happiness had a texture, it would feel like this 😏
Questions
Xiringuito Escriba FAQ
What's on the menu at Xiringuito Escriba?
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Xiringuito Escriba specializes in Mediterranean beachfront cuisine with rice dishes and paellas as the main attraction, including Paella Valenciana, seafood rice, black rice, and fideuà. The menu also features seasonal seafood like grilled prawns and fish of the day, plus starters like cured ham 'airbags' and croquetas. Desserts from the legendary Escriba family bakeries are a must-try highlight.
What is Xiringuito Escriba Osaka?
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Xiringuito Osaka is another restaurant in the Grup Escriba portfolio, separate from the beachfront Xiringuito Escriba in Barcelona. Chef Joan Escriba operates multiple restaurants including Xiringuito Tokyo, La Picanteria de l'Escriba, and the Barcelona beach location, but the specific details of the Osaka location aren't covered in our Barcelona restaurant guide.
How is Xiringuito Escriba connected to the famous Escriba pastry family?
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Xiringuito Escriba is run by Chef Joan Escriba from Barcelona's legendary pastry and chocolate family whose shops on La Rambla have been city institutions for generations. Joan pivoted from the family's pastry legacy to build a restaurant group, described as having 'sweet roots but a salty gaze.' The restaurant serves desserts from the family's famous bakeries, which are considered a must-try highlight of the meal.
Where exactly is Xiringuito Escriba located on the beach?
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Xiringuito Escriba is located directly on Bogatell beach at Avinguda del Litoral, 62 in the Poblenou neighborhood. It's a 10-minute walk from Bogatell metro station (L4) and offers beachfront dining with direct sea views and terrace seating right on the sand.
How much does it cost to eat at Xiringuito Escriba?
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Expect to spend around 40 EUR per person at Xiringuito Escriba. The restaurant is rated as price level 2 and focuses on rice dishes, paella, seasonal seafood, and desserts from the Escriba family bakeries.
What are the reviews like for Xiringuito Escriba?
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Xiringuito Escriba receives solid reviews from both diners and critics, with particular praise for the rice and paella dishes, beachfront views, and family-friendly atmosphere with round tables. It also holds a Repsol Solete distinction.