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The best bombas in Barcelona
Start with La Cova Fumada in Barceloneta for la bomba with its spicy sauce, La Bombeta in La Barceloneta for two bombas with brava and Senyor Vermut in Esquerra de l'Eixample for bomba with a Filipino twist. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- La Cova FumadaBarceloneta · Bombas
Get: La bomba with its spicy sauce
The birthplace of the bomba, made here for decades. Barceloneta institution in a no-frills tavern setting, famous for inventing the bomba and great fried seafood.
- La BombetaLa Barceloneta · Bombas
Get: Two bombas with brava
A tiny bar with a closely guarded family recipe. Lively Barceloneta tapas bar famous for its bombas, the fried potato croquette that gave the neighborhood dish its name.
- Senyor VermutEsquerra de l'Eixample · Bombas
Get: Bomba with a Filipino twist
A signature tapa at a stylish vermouth bar.
- Bar ElectricitatBarceloneta · Bombas
Get: Bomba and crab salad
A Barceloneta bar whose bomba is a recommended order.
- L'ÒstiaCiutat Vella · Bombas
Get: Bomba
Run by the grandson of La Bombeta's founders, using the same recipe.
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Where is the best bombas in Barcelona?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with La Cova Fumada (Barceloneta), La Bombeta (La Barceloneta) and Senyor Vermut (Esquerra de l'Eixample). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At La Cova Fumada, get la bomba with its spicy sauce. At La Bombeta, get two bombas with brava. At Senyor Vermut, get bomba with a Filipino twist. At Bar Electricitat, get bomba and crab salad.
Which neighborhood is best for bombas in Barcelona?
Most of these are in Barceloneta. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Barcelona: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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