Italian restaurant in the Gothic Quarter

Eating lunch or dinner in one of the best restaurants in the Gothic Quarter gives you an excellent starting point to discover all the charms of the Gòtic. In fact, some of Barcelona's most interesting sights and activities await you here - no wonder it attracts so many tourists!

If you are looking for restaurants in the Gothic Quarter where you can taste authentic Italian food, come to BENZiNA. Located in Sant Antoni, we are within walking distance of the many tourist attractions of the old town of Barcelona. Can you imagine the joy of eating near the cathedral of Barcelona?

Barcelona Cathedral

6 things to see in the Gothic Quarter after dining at BENZiNA

Barcelona Cathedral

The Cathedral of Barcelona (also called La Seu or Cathedral of Santa Eulalia) is an icon of the Gothic. It is a colossal temple of the XIV century that perfectly represents the maximum splendor of the Catalan Gothic.

Bisbe Street

Located between the cathedral and Plaça Sant Jaume, Carrer del Bisbe is one of the most recognizable corners of Barcelona. After all, this is where the famous Bishop's Bridge is located, which connects the Palau de la Generalitat with the Casa dels Canonges.

Plaça Sant Jaume

Home to the Barcelona City Hall and the Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya, Plaça Sant Jaume is the epicenter of Catalan politics. In addition to admiring the beauty of these buildings, you can enjoy the many cultural events that take place there.

Portal de l'Angel

This pedestrian street is famous for its vibrant commerce. It is home to well-known shopping malls and numerous fashion stores. Did you know that it is the most expensive shopping street in Spain?

Plaça Reial

The neoclassical Plaça Reial is right next to the Ramblas and stands out for its lively atmosphere. Its lampposts were designed by Gaudí himself and its center is adorned by the famous Fountain of the Three Graces.

Colón

The fact that we are among the best restaurants in the area of the Cathedral of Barcelona makes us a perfect place to visit the monument to Columbus. With its more than 7 meters high, this sculpture is an unmistakable symbol of Barcelona.

What to do after going to one of the best restaurants in the Gothic Quarter?

Visit the museums of the Barri Gòtic

Dining in restaurants in the Gothic Quarter as BENZiNA means being within walking distance of some of the main museums of Barcelona. Such is the case of the Museu Frederic Marès and the MUHBA (Museu d'Història de Barcelona).

You go shopping

The streets of the Gothic Quarter are a true temple of shopping. Moreover, in them you can find a range of stores as varied as surprising, you only have to see the Galeries Maldà to realize it.

The best nightlife in town

Dining in a restaurant near the cathedral of Barcelona invites you to give it all on the dance floor, don't you think? To this end, you will not miss all kinds of clubs and halls famous for enlivening the night with jazz and electronic music sessions.

Columbus Monument Barcelona

Enjoy a special dinner at BENZiNA

Since we are a benchmark for restaurants in the Gothic Quarter, your most promising plans in this area of Barcelona always start at BENZiNA.

Our central location will come in handy to take your experience a little further with all that the Gòtic has to offer. Ready to taste the best of Italy to the rhythm of rock?

Here is a summary of the main places of interest in the Barri Gòtic:

  • Barcelona Cathedral , 08002

  • Portal de l'Àngel, 08002

  • Columbus Monument, 08001

  • Plaça sant Jaume, 08002