Bandini's
Restaurant · Sant Antoni ·
Seasonal locavore bistro with natural wines and creative dishes
Seasonal locavore bistro with natural wines and creative dishes
"Catalonia is one of Europe’s best-known natural wine producers, with vintages typically made from grenache, carignan, and macabeu. The selection at this wine bar in Sant Antoni, which is mostly from local producers and a handful of labels from France, is as funky as James Brown in his heyday. There’s a friendly, old-school neighborhood vibe, and it’s a great spot to pop into for a quick glass before dinner—and before you know it, you’ve finished a whole bottle, shared your life story, and eaten half the things off the Scandinavian-Mediterranean menu." - isabelle kliger
"Part bistro, part your best friend's dining room, Bandini's has a distinct neighborhood feel. With 10 tables and a few bar stools plus the outdoor terrace, it lends itself equally well to stopping in for a cheeky glass of wine after work as it does to sticking around until long past dinner time. The natural wine craze is in full force in Barcelona, and few places keep the city's natty addicts as well-hydrated as Bandini’s. With Catalonia making its name as one of Europe’s leading natural wine-producing regions, it’s no surprise that a lot of what’s on offer is local, with some added options from further afield (France, especially). It’s also a restaurant in its own right: While Carmen from Andalucia keeps the glasses clinking in the dining room, Povel from Sweden is spinning the plates in the kitchen. Povel’s recurring seasonal classics include the cavatelli with oxtail, black pepper, and mushrooms, and the just-sweet-enough Eton Mess meringue with lime cream and pistachio crumble for dessert." - Gemma Askham
"Part bistro, part your best friend's dining room, Bandini's has a distinct neighborhood feel. With 10 tables and a few bar stools plus the outdoor terrace, it lends itself equally well to stopping in for a cheeky glass of wine after work as it does to sticking around until long past dinner time. The natural wine craze is in full force in Barcelona, and few places keep the city's natty addicts as well-hydrated as Bandini’s. With Catalonia making its name as one of Europe’s leading natural wine-producing regions, it’s no surprise that a lot of what’s on offer is local, with some added options from further afield (France, especially). It’s also a restaurant in its own right: While Carmen from Andalucia keeps the glasses clinking in the dining room, Povel from Sweden is spinning the plates in the kitchen. The dishes here are strictly seasonal, made from locally sourced ingredients, and may vary from day to day. However, Povel’s recurring classics include the cavatelli with oxtail, black pepper, and mushrooms, and the just-sweet-enough “Eton Mess” meringue with lime cream and pistachio crumble for dessert." - Isabelle Kliger, Naren Young
"First impression? Part bistro, part your best friend's dining room, Bandini's has a distinct neighborhood feel. With 10 tables and a few bar stools plus the outdoor terrace, it lends itself equally well to stopping in for a cheeky glass of wine after work as it does to sticking around until long past dinner time. How’s the crowd? Lots of locals, plenty of regulars, all natural wine lovers. How are the drinks? The natural wine craze is in full force in Barcelona and few places keep the city's natty addicts as well hydrated as Bandini’s. With Catalonia making its name as one of Europe’s leading natural wine-producing regions, it’s no surprise that a lot of what’s on offer is local, with some added options from further afield (France, especially). If there’s food, is it worth ordering something to eat? Bandini’s is not a bar that also serves food, it’s a restaurant in its own right. While Carmen from Andalucia keeps the glasses clinking in the dining room, Povel from Sweden is spinning the plates in the kitchen. The dishes here are strictly seasonal, made from locally sourced ingredients and may vary from day to day. However, Povel’s recurring classics include the homey cavatelli with oxtail, black pepper and mushrooms, and the just-sweet-enough “Eton Mess” meringue with lime cream and pistachio crumble for dessert. Did the staff do you right? The overnight success of Bandini’s has a lot to do with the two young people behind the project and their professionalism and passion that infuses every sip and every bite. Wrap it up: what are we coming here for? A natural wine bar, a seasonal locavore bistro, a cozy, unpretentious neighborhood haunt, Bandini’s just keeps ticking all our boxes." - Isabelle Kliger
"Catalonia is one of Europe’s best-known natural wine producers, with vintages typically made from grenache, carignan, and macabeu. Bandini’s selection, which is mostly from local producers and a handful of labels from France, is as funky as James Brown in his heyday. There’s a friendly, old-school neighborhood vibe, and it's a great spot to pop into for a quick glass before dinner—and before you know it, you’ve finished a whole bottle, shared your life story, and eaten half the things off the Scandinavian-Mediterranean menu." - Isabelle Kliger
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