Picnic

It was and still is the best brunch place in Barcelona. Every dish is a fusion of flavors but the signature dishes that you won’t find anywhere else in this perfect flavor harmony: „tomates verdes fritos“ combined with „croquetas de quinoa“ as starters to share and „huevos rancheros revueltos“ accompanied by a ginger lemonade. This has been my go to place for 14 years and has never disappointed. You need to reserve at weekend as it gets quite busy. They also have a terrace.

If you look for California-style Mexican comfort food, look no more. This place has the best Huevos Rancheros I‘ve ever had. The fried tortillas as a base are just awesome. We‘ve been here twice, so we could try more dishes. The pancakes are so fluffy and the fried tomatoes are genius 🤩

Great little Brunch, Dinner, Cocktails place with a few tables outside and 12 inside. My friend's sister got her Master's degree nearby and she recommends Picnic. She said you can't go wrong with your choices. We had the short ribs (shredded meat) on waffle and the pancakes with strawberry. The waffle was not crispy and the poached egg was slightly over-done and didn't ooze yolk. Everything else was excellent! Eggs Benedict are highly recommended by people here now. Thinnest bacon I have ever seen! The fresh juice is amazing and the kid thought the hot chocolate is the best. Even the plating is so cool. Food looks just like the picture. 4.9 ⭐ stars 🤣 Service was perfect. No rush, but attentive if you ask. Friendly and nice. Reasonably good prices. We're only visiting a week but we want to come back!

We got the fried chicken buns and it was phenomenal! It comes with fries and veggies(salad) with an homemade sauce. There were also desserts but we didn’t try them . They also cater to those who are looking for a brunch spot. The service was perfect. Then only downfall was the cleaning side of the place…the bathroom was not well kept 🥺

Both coffees and lemonade were really great. The pulled pork bun had a really creamy sauce that went very well with the brioche bun. The smoked braised short ribs meat was nice and tender but the poached eggs served with it wasn’t the best pairing for me personally.

All the ingredients used in their dishes taste so fresh. I highly recommend sharing the strawberry pancakes as a dessert. Their lemonade is also something I would recommend trying. Their coffee isn’t very strong so if you enjoy strong and flavourful coffee I would skip ordering coffee from here.

The coolest brunch spot in Barcelona. Amazing meals all around. We had the fried green tomatoes and they were awesome. Not quite New Orleans level but very good! The chilaquiles were excellent and the chicken burger was fantastic. The place is busy and I definitely recommend emailing to book a table ahead of time. They respond quickly. The staff is phenomenal. We can’t wait to come back.

Wonderful brunch place with uniquely tasting plates close to Arc de Triompf station. I liked the location- cosy indoors and airy outdoor seating. I got the gambas/shrimp egg benedict and my friend got the pulled pork one. The egg Benedict was too good. The downside was that I ordered Mojito (not on the menu) and it wasn't great. Too much of mint leaves with little beverage to drink. I'll probably try the Cafe liquor next time. The customer service was good and they had English-speaking staff and English menus too for international travelers.

This place was so quaint and perfect. It's located on a quiet corner with what seemed to be mostly locals filling the seats. My friend and I went for brunch and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We got huge boozy iced coffee for 6.5 euros and our meals were fresh and beautiful (tasty too!) I got the breakfast bowl which was bursting with colors and flavors. I also ordered the quinoa hashbrowns which were crunchy and had just the right amount of salt. If you want to go off the path a little bit and go somewhere that not all tourist go, I definitely recommend Picnic.

Wonderful restaurant, prompt friendly service! What a find for an out of town patron! My chilaquiles were excellent; so was the huevos. The French toast was made like a work of art! Much is gracious Picnic!

This is a must when in Barcelona! my friend who I completely trust with food recommendations said we should hit this spot up and it did not disappoint! I had the lobster Benedict and the Bloody Mary and it was amazing! Just go! You'll be happy you did!

We had the most amazing afternoon brunch right in front of picnic. the coffee was amazing the avocado toast was delicious the ham was so fresh and the service was very friendly the sun was shining it was a beautiful day it was warm and breezy we cannot wait to go back.

We had an absolutely delicious Brunch there today. The food was all delicious - avocado toast, beef tacos and quinoa hash browns were devoured to the last drop. The drinks were also perfect. The lemonade with perfect little ice and mint was awesome. The waiter was lovely, the service was quick, and the price is right. Highly recommend

What can i say about this place. All the food looked amazing. I wanted to try everything on the menu. I couldn't so I'll be back during my trip. Place was hopping at 13:00. The staff was great and was absolutely worth the wait.

We arrived right at open. The crowd came shortly after. First, cappuccinos all around. We ordered the chilaquiles and the french toast. The french toast, caramelized on bottom, with strawberries and blueberries, berry compote - it was delicious. It came out steaming so that the middle let out heat waves. The chilaquiles came out less warm, self-described on the menu as messy, and with good flavor from the pulled pork. The menu did not mislead at all. Even though the choices border more familiar to brunch goers in the United States, the quality of taste remains at Barcelona's upper tier.

Yummy food and good coffee. I got the short rib and poached egg on a waffle. the service is a lot better than what you usually get in Spain. You can make a reservation by email. There's indoor and outdoor seating. It's fairly priced. Good location near the park.

I'm not kidding this is the best breakfast I've ever had in my entire life, not over exaggerating at all. The tortillas on the huevos rancheros are to die for. And the iced coffee.... Wow. The salad dressing is awesome too. The salt shakers produce fine grains of salt that are like tiny heavenly clouds. Could not be happier with my meal. Thank you, picnic, for changing my life.

This place was super cute. I really enjoyed my meal here. I had something as simple as French toast with a drink (can't remember the name), but it was great. The server was sweet and took great care of us. This is a great simple brunch spot with good food. This is a normal place someone would recommend in this area. The ambiance it's great as well. This brunch spot is only walking distance from The Arc. So go see the artictecturhe and walk off the delicious meal you've had at this really cute and cozy restaurant. There's nothing cultured on the menu, but I was completely fine with that. Great spot!

Went to Picnic because it was conveniently close to where we were staying. I didn't expect to find the BEST French toast I have ever had. The flavors they added as toppings were sensational! Instead of using basic syrup or butter they used figs, nectarines with agave syrup and creme fraiche. I was blow away by the flavors and uniqueness of the dish. If you're visiting Barcelona I recommend coming to Picnic!

Picnic has a seasonal menu that changes based on available ingredients, every dish is crafted with care and prepared with a touch of love that shows in the flavors and composition of the cuisine. Tara and Jamie bring the influences of their varied backgrounds to the menu they serve, and their knowledge of great food and wine is present in everything they serve. I enjoyed brunch at Picnic, and really enjoyed the restaurant's design. I relaxed in the earthy décor, with warm wood slat tables and greeneries greeting guests as they enter. I thought my ginger lemonade, which was deliciously sweet and tart, served in a mason jar brought a rustic feel that solidified the picnic style. I started with quinoa hash browns, which were a great take on the traditional potato accompaniment. Crispy, delicious, and healthier than the original, I thought the hash browns were the perfect introduction to the rest of my brunch. The pancakes were light and fluffy, delicately melting in my mouth with each bite, and the maple syrup banana, peanut butter sauce and walnuts added a sweet and nutty flavor that really complimented the pancakes. I enjoyed a bowl of bowl of bacon on the side, and it was probably the best bacon I've had in a long time. It was crisp but not overdone, meaty and not greasy, but with enough fat to add flavor. After my pancakes, I tried peach crumble, which was served with crème fraiche and ripe, sliced kiwi. The peaches were sweet and juicy, and the topping gave it just the right texture. A definite winner for me! Whether it's the freshest seasonal cuisine, a relaxing, inviting atmosphere, or just incredible service, Picnic has it all.

Okay breakfast but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. I got the huevos rancheros and my husband got the french toast. My dish was lacking flavor and my husband's french toast was burnt on the bottom. Service was good and prices were reasonable

I was so excited for brunch at Picnic after reading many positive reviews and eyeballing so many pretty food pics. My husband and I arrived and put our name in with the friendly hostess - we were a party of four and the others hadn't shown up yet, but she didn't give us a hard time. By the time our table was ready, everyone was there and we were seated inside in a pretty tight room. Despite the a/c unit, it was pretty toasty inside. I ordered a gin ginger lemonade to cool down, and others in our group ordered similar iced drinks. Our server took our drinks order first, and gave us a few more minutes before taking our food order. Somehow, the food arrived in mere minutes while we were still left waiting for drinks and water. It was really odd and no one acknowledged this. When the water was dropped off, we received two glasses instead of four and our server said she'd be back with two more, though we never received them. My friend had chilaquiles and the chips were almost completely soggy - as if she had gotten someone else's incorrect order. Her boyfriend had the pork tacos which looked great. My husband had the pancakes which he really enjoyed, and I had the eggs benedict with spinach, avocado and tomato, plus a side of bacon (which was so big it could have been shared between four people, just FYI!). The food was solid but the delayed drinks situation was annoying, and it was sort of clear that a second round wouldn't really be in the cards. We were ready to move on at that point, anyway. On the plus side, if you're looking for a super speedy meal, you'll get it, despite having to wait a bit for a table during busy times. That said, I'd probably pass for something different next time, or make a reservation in advance for an outdoor table.

Awesome brunch in an awesome location ! Very close to Arc De Triomf and very busy when we visited on Saturday around 11am. The coffee was great, the French toast was a bit sweet but still tasty - they used cake instead of bread in egg - and my smashed avocado with poached egg, beetroot hollandaise and kale was amaaaazing ! Probably could've eaten one more but we would've been stuffed otherwise, was content with one tapas each. Would definitely recommend visiting when in Barcelona :) keep in mind this place does get very busy and we sat outside using the window sill as a table and were facing the people sitting inside on the other side of the window. Ordered: French toast Smashed avocado and poached egg on sourdough 4 coffees = Approx. € 25

When you walk up you immediate notice the cute coziness to the restaurants. They have patio seating with fancy umbrellas to provide you some shade. The menu is attached to a fancy board and the menu options are translated in English. The food selections are Mexican based with tortillas, huevo rancheros and tacos. It is brunch style do they other breakfast options, I.e. eggs, bacon, hash brown, French toast..as well as a burger option. The French toast was amazing..very moist with a apricot dressing. You don't go wrong for choosing this as your brunch selection. The bacon was greasy but crunchy. The burger was hand size and made to order. They also offer fried eggs if scrambled eggs aren't your favorite. The orange juice is freshly squeezed and comes in a adequate offering and in a cute small jar. The mimosa was also refreshing. Great brunch option if you wake up late and still want a breakfast choice.

Really really didn't like this place. I don't want to say preying on tourists but... The food is extremely meh. Absolutely nothing special. The staff is overworked and stressed. Expensive in a way that just says that the people coming here are tourists. The location of this store really just seems so out of place in the neighborhood it's in. It feels out of place. I don't know, when you go to a place where everything looks so pretty and nothing has to do with the actual community... it's rough.

A smaller menu than some bigger restaurants, but a cute and clean place for brunch right by the Arc de Triompf. Good food and not as pricey as fancier venues.

Just happened upon this brunch spot. It was a great discovery! The couple who own it are super friendly and accommodating. The wife was from California and gave us a great lunch place recommendation. The food was spot on. I was able to get a veggie bowl that I desperately needed for something healthy yet flavorful late lunch. And then my friend got the pancakes which she loved! Highly recommend!

Went back for round 2. Again, another tasty meal: this time, the Huevos Rancheros and a side of bacon.

This was fabulous! One of the best sangria I ever had. A very good spot for lunch & brunch. Highly recommended it!

Just went there for a coffee. The waiter was probably the most unpleasant person I've ever met in a restaurant in Barcelona. Quite a shame because the place could be nice and quite well located, close Parc de la Ciutadella and El Boern area.... Never will go again to this place because I really felt unwelcome and disturbing the waiter while he had something else to deal with.

Sunday brunch, full house. It's a small corner bistro with plenty of seating considering the scarce space, this translates into a very noisy ambiance and crumpled tables. Nice outside seating but you definitively have to make a reservation to get that privilege. Next, the food, it's a very simple menu but they make an effort to add a little twist to every dish so to give them some personality. The problem is that, even though the dishes are OK and well executed, they come in super small portions which are terrible overpriced for what they are. I mean an avocado toast 12 euros, give me a break. It's another tourist oriented place with a nice decor and concept. Won't repeat!

The Huevos Benedict with salmon is amazing with a glass of sangria! We tried the pulled pork tacos, French toast and burger, too, which were also good. Avocado toast was perfect. Try the pink lemonade, too! Will return.

Came in hungry on a busy Sunday and we were seated pretty quickly inside. The service was quick and friendly enough and the food was decent, but nothing out of this world. Coming from Los Angeles, which has so many outstanding brunch options, the food felt pretty familiar, so for tourists looking for a slice of home this may be a good option. That said, if you're looking for new flavors (and coming from LA, NYC or really any major city in the US with solid brunch options), maybe go elsewhere.

I really enjoyed my time at Picnic. Brunch is a huge trend in Barcelona and of all the places this was one of my favorite. Overall, portions were much smaller than what I was accustomed to in the States but were average for Barcelona. Loved the food and the presentation. I would definitely visit again and recommend this place for anyone who wants Brunch in Barcelona.

This place is a great hidden gem located in a local neighborhood of Barcelona! If you are looking for a great, fresh meal I HIGHLY recommend visiting Picnic! We got their Fried Green Tomatoes with a Fresh Corn Salsa, Avocado toast, Pork Tacos, as well as a few other items. Everything we got was FANTASTIC! We plan on going back the next time we are in Barcelona! I also recommend making a reservation as it's not a large restaurant.

Best breakfast we had during our stay in Barcelona. The receptionist in our hotel told us that brunch isn't really a big thing but this is the place in the city that does it best, and she was completely right. I would definitely recommend reserving a table, two of us arrived for brunch on early Sunday afternoon and the wait even for a bar space was over half an hour. However once we were seated the service was very speedy. We had the pink lemonade, the eggs benedict, a pulled pork sandwich and pancakes to split (I know, we were stuffed!). All the mains seem to come with a side salad and freshly fried potato cubes and everything was delicious. The eggs benedict seem to be the way to go, the kitchen was firing them out 5 a minute. The pancakes were also light and fluffy with fresh berries to top it off. 40 euro for brunch but we were still full 8 hours later!

All the reviews here were raving about brunch, so I was a little hesitant to go for dinner. Picnic didn't disappoint. There was a fairly large group that arrived ahead of us, and the menu was pretty small (5 apps, 5 seafood dishes, and maybe 6-7 meat dishes), so they were out of three of the seafood dishes. That didn't matter, though. We ordered the grilled octopus and pulled pork tacos - both very well seasoned and cooked to perfection. The decor inside is cute; very home-y looking and you can watch the chef prepare all the food. That meant we saw every plate that came out of the kitchen, and wanted all of them. The service is friendly, too, but nothing over the top. If you're headed for dinner, know that you'll be satisfied.

Taste good! Really recommand. And there are so many peole, it is better to reserve first.

Really nice place. Found it actually by accident. We were hungry and checking on yelp what's around with good critics. And can say it was totally worth the visit. I took the lunch menu. Two courses freshly prepared and very good. My girlfriend took pancakes. So fluffy and good. Absolutely recommendable. Also relatively cheap if you come from different parts of Europe :) Will definitely come again on my next trip to Barcelona

Picnic was by far my favorite Barcelona dining experience. It was my brunch after visiting the (somewhat) nearby Picasso museum. Located at the intersection of what seems like 3 little streets in "Old Town Barcelona", Picnic was pretty crowded for a Sunday late morning. Locals it seems... that's gotta be a good sign. I sat at the bar, and ordered what looked good: eggs benedict. And boy were they! Nice and runny w/good sea salt on top. The only drawback was a slightly too crunchy/chewy bread underneath. I also asked for a "Cortado" as recommended by a friend - a fancy espresso... and onion rings for the hell of it, whose sauce was great. The waitress continued to speak to me in Spanish, which I appreciated as well. Just wish I could get some tap water instead of bottled water...

Great quality brunch in a nice location. We were seated almost immediately on a Saturday morning and our food came out promptly. The French toast was a bit dry but the eggs Benedict was lovely.

Tasty Mex-Cali foods and other American style options. We went for brunch. I'd be willing to go again and try more options. Food Chilaquiles: a tasty variant. Chilaquiles is a Mexican breakfast food consisting of day old tortillas cut up and scrambled with eggs and covered in sauce. Tacos Conchinitas: tasty variant with pickled veggies of some kind. Drink Sangria was sweet, sparkling, and topped with fruit. Nice on a hot day. Ambience Stylish shabby rusticated decor much like the other places we visited in Barcelona. Place is on an angled corner so it has windows on three sides. About half the indoor seating is bar space, tho we got a table.

Went for brunch on a sunday and let me tell you, it was amazing! We had to wait for like 20 minutes, they had a system where you write your name on a queue paper outside the restaurant and you wait on the street till you're seated. After getting in, we got friendly service pretty much immediately. We ordered the ice tea and pink lemonade, both without alcohol (we regreted that later...) the drinks were amazing. Nice and sweet. We also ordered the gravlax sandwiches and french toast with berries and dulce de leche. The sandwiches especially were extremely good. The atmosphere was really lovely, the food looked and tasted great, so did the drinks, next time we go we'll order the lemonades and ice tea with alcohol, cuz...why not?! Going to dine at picnic tomorrow, high expectations.

This place was a 10 out of 10, especially for Barcelona. the fried green tomatoes were a winner, and the french toast was to die for. Food was extremely fresh, and exciting. Lost of great items on the menu to choose from, and they serve alcohol :) will definitely revisit if i'm back in Barcelona.

Found a little piece of heaven in Barcelona! Fried green tomatoes, pulled pork tacos and cheese cake...guess I was feeling homesick!

Had Brunch here midweek. Had the salmon benedict with greens. I love to eat usually filling and heavy food but this healthy organistry was phenomenal and affordable. Picnic is a new spot. Gracias Barna.

You could get away with just writing two words as a review for this place and everyone would know what to expect. ´´ Mason Jars´´ But you would be doing it an injustice, as much as my anti-hipster devil on my shoulder is pushing me to... Its what a modern city with such creative and artistic vibes running through the city needs, what arrives in front of you is much the same. I was there to experience the brunch menu and was fortunate enough to sit at the bar where all the food is cooked. The two chefs on show, working great together, hiding nothing, well... because theres no where to hide. The brunch staples flying out, huevous rancherous, eggs benidict, pulled pork, each with its own modern twist, the duck hash is on the list for next time. Its a busy place, im mean rammed i spoke to the chef and he gave me an insight to an average days covers,how he keeps the continuity and quality i dont know,but if i remember right, he actually said, ´´we dont forget to have fun! ´´ But get there early or book a table, i saw a lot of dissappointed faces walk away, dont be next !

A fantastic brunch spot in Barcelona! We visited Picnic twice, both times around 11:00AM (on weekdays), and while it was pretty crowded, we had no trouble being seated immediately. On our first visit, we ordered the salmon gravlax and the French toast. Service was quick and the presentation was beautiful! The salmon gravlax came on toasted rye, and was garnished with pickled radishes and topped with creme fraiche. The salmon gravlax was simply fantastic, and was perfectly complemented by the pickled radishes. The overall dish was filling and thoroughly satisfied my tangy breakfast craving. In general, I'm not a huge fan of French toast- it's an easy dish to go wrong with. However, the French toast at Picnic was fabulous. The peanut butter sauce was light and not overpowering, and the fresh whipped cream added some lightness to the rich breakfast. Drinks: We ordered the pink lemonade sin vodka and the sweet mint tea sin ron. Both were flavorful and mildly sweet, and served in mason jars! Vegetarian friendly: Yes! There were at least 5 vegetarian main dishes on the menu. Overall, this is a great brunch spot that we'd love to visit again!

I went there with my family and the food was really good. I had eggs Benedict with salmon, homemade fries and salad and a lemonade. The poached eggs were on point and the fries were perfectly crunchy. The lemonade had the perfect amount of sugar in it and was really good. The only thing is that it doesn't open before 11 am which is sometimes a little late for breakfast but other wise I would totally recommend it to go there when in Barcelona!

High end tapas for the same price you'd end up paying for considerably lower quality at any of the tourist trap locations along La Rambla or other places in Barcelona. We've just had their Spring Roll and it was terrific. The Spanikopita is also great but ours could have used a touch more salt. Our next tapa was beef loin. Talk about the best reason to come here. Cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. We finished of with a strawberry crumble. At this point, the place is going strong and teaming with patrons. Both locals and english speakers all enjoying the atmosphere and food. The dessert was spectacular, needless to say. Bathrooms (2 of them) are clean. Seats roughly 30 inside and 12 our so outside. The owners are a pleasure to speak with. If I lived here, I'd definitely return again and again.

The food here is delicious, the service is good and the price is honest ! The only negative side is that you usually have to wait 45 minutes if you want a table inside. But it can be a nice opportunity to go wander in La Ciutadella parc !

I'd say that this is one of the better spots we went to for dinner! I had their tacos, and I liked how you could play some games here while you dined in (we had fun playing some chess, hehe).

This is not a review on the food as I was never able to try the food! Not happy . Came all the way here to get food and took a 10 euro taxi but it's a very small place and although I saw a table empty for the 15 min I was there trying to get someone's attention to ask about the waiting list they rudely said 1.5 hours ! I don't want to stand outside the restaurent for 1.5 hours in the cold just to get a small table for two , I asked if I could get food for take away as I was starving and really wanted to try their pancakes but I was rudely told not right now maybe in an hour ! I didn't like the attitude or level of service given. If this place is always a line I don't see myself ever trying to go here again plus I'm from out of town and will most likely never be in Barcelona again.

I live in the neighborhood and passed by this place many times, it always looks inviting and happening. Today I finally gave it a try and came for brunch. Excellent experience and it starts with the way we were greeted. This is a relatively small and very popular place so you can imagine the crowd especially for Sunday brunch. The hostess is polite and attentive. She promises to sit us in 5-7 min and that's exactly what happens. (we got lucky, large group just left) I have to emphasize absolutely exceptional service from everyone working there. Mind you it's madhouse inside yet waiters manage to get everything right, quick and with a smile. Food is good of course, just as everyone says :)

A really great place! It wasn't busy so the waiter was all ours, and he was very nice, smiled nicely and waited patiently while we were trying to order in Spanish. Food was simply amazing. I had the pulled pork tacos (12€) which tasted wonderful, and a nice little strawberry crumble (4€). Plus the place is cosy and well decorated. I would go back with no hesitation! :)

One of our favorite places while visiting Barcelona. Food was amazing and tasted so fresh. Cava was delicious. Service was wonderful. We came here twice during our trip and we rarely repeat a place while traveling! Great prices to boot.

Loved it. Yummy mint lemonade and the eggs Benedict was delicious. Enjoyed the atmosphere too.

Definitely very unconventional plates. Busy and loud, but fast and friendly service. My only concern was all the shaking chairs at the bar seating, (which is their main seating inside).