Food place in Barcelona
Els Quatre Gats
Barri Gòtic, Barcelona
The 1897 café where the modernistes met and a teenage Picasso had his first exhibition and drew the menu cover. The building is by Puig i Cadafalch and the room is largely as it was.
Area
Barri Gòtic
Food type
Veg & non-veg
Price range
€25–50
About
What is Els Quatre Gats famous for?
Come for the room and the history rather than the cooking, which is priced for the address. A coffee at the front bar costs a fraction of a table at the back and shows you the same interior.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Els Quatre Gats
Veg & non-veg · €25–50
Good to know
Is Els Quatre Gats good for families?
Yes — Els Quatre Gats is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
Make a morning of it
Photo spots near Els Quatre Gats
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Barri Gòtic
Best photo · Early morning, before the lanes fill and while light still drops between the walls
Best combo: Photos here, then crema catalana at Els Quatre Gats.
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Casa Batlló
Best photo · Late afternoon, when the west-facing façade catches the sun and the glass mosaic actually lights up
Best combo: Photos here, then crema catalana at Els Quatre Gats.
See photo spotMercat de la Boqueria
Best photo · The first hour after it opens, before the tour groups fill the aisles and while the stalls are still building their displays
Best combo: Photos here, then crema catalana at Els Quatre Gats.
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Els Quatre Gats, in one look
The 1897 café where the modernistes met and a teenage Picasso had his first exhibition and drew the menu cover. The building is by Puig i Cadafalch and the room is largely as it was. The menu runs both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. This is a mid-range table, with most orders landing around €25–50.
🥘 The order to make
Order the local plate rather than the pan-Indian standards - a kitchen like this earns its keep on the regional page of the menu.
🕒 When to come
Hours are not published to the minute here - treat any timing as a guide and confirm locally.
📍 Where it is
Els Quatre Gats is in Barri Gòtic, Barcelona - Catalonia.
✅ The short version
It works for groups with children in tow.
Questions
Els Quatre Gats — FAQ
What is Els Quatre Gats famous for?
The 1897 café where the modernistes met and a teenage Picasso had his first exhibition and drew the menu cover. The building is by Puig i Cadafalch and the room is largely as it was.
What are the must-try dishes at Els Quatre Gats?
Don't miss Crema catalana and Pa amb tomàquet.
Is Els Quatre Gats good for families?
Yes — Els Quatre Gats is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
Where is Els Quatre Gats located?
Els Quatre Gats is in Barri Gòtic, Barcelona.