Food place in Barcelona
Quimet & Quimet
Poble-sec, Barcelona
A four-generation bodega the size of a corridor, walls stacked floor to ceiling with bottles. There is no kitchen — everything is built on bread from tins and jars, and it is far better than that sounds.
Area
Poble-sec
Food type
Veg & non-veg
Price range
€12–30
Opening hours
Short hours, closed weekends and through August — check before you go
About
What is Quimet & Quimet famous for?
Standing room only, and full by the time it opens. There are no tables and no reservations; you edge in and order over whoever is in front of you.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Quimet & Quimet
Veg & non-veg · €12–30
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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 escalivada at Quimet & Quimet.
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Best photo · Late afternoon, when the light comes off the sea and the angled ramparts throw long shadow
Best combo: Photos here, then escalivada at Quimet & Quimet.
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Basílica de la Sagrada Família
Best photo · Inside, the first hour after opening for the blue and green east windows; late afternoon for the reds and oranges on the west
Best combo: Photos here, then escalivada at Quimet & Quimet.
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Why Quimet & Quimet
A four-generation bodega the size of a corridor, walls stacked floor to ceiling with bottles. There is no kitchen — everything is built on bread from tins and jars, and it is far better than that sounds. Veg and non-veg pages sit side by side on the menu. This is a mid-range table, with most orders landing around €12–30.
🍽️ What to order
The safe orders here are the things the region does anyway, not the traveller page of the menu.
🕐 Hours and timing
The short version of the hours: Short hours, closed weekends and through August — check before you go. Reserve, particularly around the busy window.
🧭 Finding it
Find it in Poble-sec, Barcelona (Catalonia). The position is the point - it exists for where it is as much as for what it serves.
✅ The short version
Go with the house rhythm rather than against it - order in rounds, take the table you are given, and let the staff steer.
Questions
Quimet & Quimet — FAQ
What is Quimet & Quimet famous for?
A four-generation bodega the size of a corridor, walls stacked floor to ceiling with bottles. There is no kitchen — everything is built on bread from tins and jars, and it is far better than that sounds.
What are the must-try dishes at Quimet & Quimet?
Don't miss Escalivada and Pa amb tomàquet.
What are Quimet & Quimet's opening hours?
Quimet & Quimet keeps short hours, closed weekends and through August — check before you go.
Where is Quimet & Quimet located?
Quimet & Quimet is in Poble-sec, Barcelona.