Restaurant Cal Boter

What a delicious hefty brunch!! It was our very first sit-down meal in Spain. Everything, including the olive oil, was tasty. The staff was warm and the ambiance cozy.

If you crave amazing flavours and an attentive service with a human touch, but want to avoid unnecessary pomp, this place is for you. Cal Boter is very subtle for the soulful food they prepare for you and the attention that you get with it. In addition, their lovely low-key, historic vibe has a very calming effect. During my first visit, I had to wait for an impolitely long time for my lunch companions, thus, I had the honor of getting to watch the waiters and the kitchen doing their magic. They were a well oiled machine, doing rounds in perfect timing to assist you, but also let you enjoy your time there. When we had questions, we always received a very hands-on effort for explanation or even presentation. It was a very laid back, very connected experience, and we had two excellent meals. We loved the grilled asparagus, escalivada with anchovies, grilled vegetables - oh my god the baked potato with mushroom sauce -, the fish, the grilled pork, the crema catalá, and the coffee also was very very nice. Beware: the tapas portions are hearthier than the menu of the day, and the á la carte menu had maybe somewhat more complex options. Hats off for the amazing team, I will 100% be back if I happen to visit Barcelona again.

After having watched @Locavore Eats YT vidéo featuring Cal Boter, i went and tried my luck on a Saturday evening of Jan 2025 without a réservation. Unfortunately, it was full and i didnt get in. That added some thrill to the whole experience. ☝️ Call for reservation. Mar 3. Lunch time. i was well taken care of Marta who is fluent english. Isabelle even a non english speaking was nice too. Food is great though its a shame that i made a mistake by having a real heavy breakfast at La Coca Fada so i had no more space for dessert. Lesson learned Surprising to know that one of their chef or the main chef( if im not mistaken) is a Filipino 🇵🇭. Now i know why food is great at Cal Boter!! See you soon Cal Boter. See you soon Kuya Avelino!

We had a wonderful experience at this Catalan restaurant. The menu offered a great selection of traditional Catalan dishes, and everything we tried was both delicious and served hot. The flavors were authentic and truly satisfying. What made our visit even more special was the excellent service. Our waiter was very attentive, kind, and spoke great English, which made everything easy and enjoyable for us. She guided us through the menu and made sure we had a perfect dining experience. Overall, we were very pleased with everything the food, the atmosphere, and especially the service. Highly recommended!

We ate here twice. Very nice traditional restaurant with a reasonable price. Kind staff, traditional atmosphere. Recommend it! (You have to wait because it is very popular either the locals.)

Aug, 2023. Menu del dia is all delicious and authentic, we also ordered a roasted pork leg with traditional Catalunya style vegetable stew, crispy and rich flavored. Spanish deserts are delightful. Overall a great choice for lunch.

This restaurant is our first meal in Barcelona and Spain. Was so awesome beyond word! The food was 10/10 and the warm and friendly services was impeccable! Would highly recommend it to anyone new to Barcelona to try them out in the first instance! The two of us had a scrumptious meal for €73.85 which is absolutely incredible!

Food is flavorful and there are many Catalan specialties available; there is likely something new for any diner to try. I don't normally eat snails but I'm glad I tried the ones here because they are tasty. I was in a group so we tried a bit of everything and it was all delicious!

Great restaurant to try Catalan food in barcelona. Tucked away in one of the narrow streets, Cal Boter is definitely something to try when you're in the area- and it seems like a lot of people know this. There was a line when we got there, but we were able to get in even though we didn't have a reservation. Food was excellent. We were able to try ox tail, snails, ibercio ham, manchego cheese and more (don't forget the tinto de verrano). Service was quick and the environment was very nice and cozy. A great experience when visiting the Gracia area with very reasonable prices!

Excellent menu del dia for lunch around $14 which includes app, entree, dessert and one drink. Pork cheek was excellent and waiter was patient in translating each dish for us.

I really wanted to try authentic Catalan food when I was in Barcelona, and this spot was within walking distance of my Airbnb. We went for breakfast, and was told that they didn't have any eggs for breakfast...which was PERFECT bc I actually wanted to try their regular menu! I had the oxtail dish which came with rice and it was absolutely delicious! The sauce was gravy like and perfectly seasoned. The dish was hearty and filling. (It beats the oxtail I would later have in Madrid...at some place Bourdain ate at....but if you're ever in Portland Oregon, go for the oxtail at Pambiche!) My friend had an octopus dish which she loved as well. The younger guy who worked there was kind enough to use his rusty English to communicate with us, which we appreciated.

Traditional Catalunya dinner. We ordered many tapas a bottle of wine and were pleased with everything we ate and drank. The service was good, not the best, but it didn't impact our dinner.

We went to Cal Boter for lunch. The menu is written in Catalan but the staff was very nice and translated it for us. They offer a 3 course lunch with wine for 12 euros. What a deal!! The food was good and the restaurant is located in the Gracia neighborhood which was one of our favorites neighborhoods in Barcelona. If you're looking for a good cheap option outside of the super touristy area, I highly recommend Cal Boter!

What a culinary experience! My husband and I just returned from our honeymoon. It was a cruise around Europe and we had just ONE port day in Barcelona. We did extensive research to find the most ideal, authentic, charming, and most of all DELICIOUS Catalan cuisine. Even with all the anticipation and high expectations, we were still blown away by Cal Boter. We were introduced to Cal Boter thanks to an episode of Diners, Drive In's, and Dives. This meal was an adventure right from the start. Upon approaching the entrance, we noticed a small crowd at the host stand. There was not an empty table in the house! We waited patiently with the rest of hopefuls for a table. A line even started to form behind us! Fortunately we were the last party the could seat for the day, it was THAT popular. Our appetizer was divine, their signature escargot. The buttery, garlicky, meaty morsels just popped in your mouth and burst with flavor. My husband and I devoured our plate in moments. For our entrée, we both opted for the rabbit. I'd never tried rabbit before and was a little hesitant I wouldn't like it. Was I ever wrong! The rabbit was so moist, so lean, and so flavorful neither of us needed a single condiment. My spouse and I are both condiment-junkies (BBQ especially) but we didn't dare sauce up this already-perfect dish. Finally, as if the experience wasn't already ideal, we had so much fun interacting with the staff. Joan and Gustavo provided excellent service, advice, and recommendations. I really got into fan-girl mode when I got to meet THE Pau Boter from the Triple D episode! Thank goodness for their open kitchen! I was nervous to approach him (he was obviously super busy!!) so Joan and Gustavo were nice enough to ask him if he had a spare moment on my behalf. Thanks everyone for the experience. I am already planning a trip back to Europe - this time with more than 1-day in Barcelona. I can guarantee my husband and I will be back to branch out even further! 10/10!

Daría cinco estrellas solo por los solomillos que hacen aquí que son de los dos mejores que tomado en mi vida. Los precios son razonables y el servicio muy correcto. El sitio es pequeño pero hay muchas mesas. Cuando esta lleno hace mucho ruido. No hay por donde aparcar fácilmente cerca pero esta en Gracia así que normal. Total, lo recomiendo a cualquiera que quiere comer bien y pegarse un homenaje en condiciones.

One of Gràcia's best-known old restaurants, with great service and an unforgettable baked cod. The lunchtime menu is very good. Book at weekends, as it fills up quickly. Family owned, I strongly recommend it

Excellent! The food is delicious. I had daily special wild mushrooms and eggs. My friend had the oxtail and then chocolate mousse. All delicious. The English speaking waitress was very helpful and they have English menus. Great variety of food choices. Great local feel. Excellent!

Restaurante de comida catalana tradicional: butifarra, escalivada, xató, esqueixada, setas, 'seques', pa amb tomaquet, allioli,... Ideal para descubrir la gastronomía local. La carta cambia en verano y en invierno, ajustándose a los ingredientes de temporada. El local tiene mucho encanto, aunque puede ser un poco ruidoso.

We got here early at noon only to realize that they are not open yet. We came back exactly at 1PM and found ourselves a seat easily but not only 30 minutes later, there was a fat line outside and most of those people in line were locals. The staff were really friendly and they were able to explain the menu to us in detail. We had the menu del dia which was only about 12 euros and I must say, it was a lot of food(three courses) with a carafe of wine. One of those Carafes is for one person! There must be at two to three glasses of wine in there. The value for the meal is definitely there and you get to try some authentic Catalan cuisine. I saw some locals eating there for lunch by themselves. I saw one older gentlemen that looked to be in his mid 60s start his lunch with a shot of Jameson and then had a menu del dia on top of that! Would definitely come back here for some local food. I have to add that their steak and fries were subpar compared to the traditional steak and fries. The steak was really thin and really dried out -- a big no no in my book.

Simple unpretentious food. Reopened yesterday after their hols. and the locals were lining up at the door !!! All the staff were very friendly and spent time (despite being so busy) explaining the menu to us in English ! Definitely going back to try their dinner menu.