The best carbonara in Barcelona? An 8-year love story.
Some dishes are simply part of a menu. And some dishes define a restaurant's identity.
At BENZiNA, our Spaghetti Quadrati alla Carbonara is much more than just a dish—it’s a love story that began the very day we opened our doors eight years ago. Since then, thousands of people have come to enjoy it, making it the most iconic dish on our menu.
Our goal has always been the same: to make the best carbonara in Barcelona. And after eight years of perfecting it every day, we believe we’re very close to achieving that goal.
An authentic carbonara, no shortcuts
Authentic Roman carbonara doesn't need cream, onions, or any unnecessary ingredients. It just needs exceptional ingredients and flawless execution.
Our recipe is made exclusively with:
Spaghetti Quadrati, whose square shape perfectly holds the sauce.
Guanciale, slowly browned until the outside is crispy and the inside is full of flavor.
Pecorino Romano: intense, salty, and full of the character of the traditional recipe.
Parmigiano Reggiano aged for 24 months, which adds depth, balance, and a hint of sweetness.
Fresh eggs, which give an authentic carbonara its characteristic creamy, silky texture.
That's all.
Because when the ingredients are excellent, there's no need to add anything.
Eight years obsessed with the perfect carbonara
Ever since we first served it at BENZiNA, carbonara has held a very special place in our kitchen.
Each dish is prepared to order by carefully emulsifying the egg, cheeses, and fat from the guanciale to create a creamy, glossy, and flavorful sauce—always without using cream.
Over the past eight years, we've served thousands of carbonara dishes, but we still prepare each one with the same enthusiasm as on the very first day.
Many of our customers describe it as the best carbonara in Barcelona, and there is no greater recognition for us.
Why Spaghetti Quadrati?
The pasta also makes a difference.
Thanks to their square shape, Spaghetti Quadrati have a firm texture and allow each strand to be perfectly coated with the sauce made with egg, Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano Reggiano, and guanciale.
Every bite strikes the perfect balance between creaminess, intensity, and texture.
The dish that best represents BENZiNA
If there's one dish that sums up our " Pasta, Cocktails & Rock 'n' Roll" philosophy, it's our carbonara.
This is the recipe we started with eight years ago. It’s the one we recommend the most. It’s the one that’s featured in the most photos. And it’s the one that keeps many customers coming back time and time again.
We're not trying to reinvent carbonara.
We aim to do it the way it deserves to be done.
Come find out why so many people consider it the best carbonara in Barcelona
If you love Italian cuisine and are looking for an authentic carbonara in Barcelona, we invite you to try our Spaghetti Quadrati alla Carbonara.
Made with guanciale, Pecorino Romano, 24-month-aged Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh eggs, and Spaghetti Quadrati, it remains, eight years later, the heart of BENZiNA.
Come discover why so many customers say we serve the best carbonara in Barcelona. Because great love stories never go out of style.