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The best pa amb tomàquet in Barcelona

Start with Bar Pinotxo in La Boqueria / Raval for pa amb tomàquet with market-fresh toppings, Cal Pep for pa amb tomàquet alongside the tapas and El Xampanyet for pa amb tomàquet with anchovies and cava. Here are all 4, with what to get at each.

4 places · Updated October 25, 2026

Pa amb tomàquet
Pa amb tomàquet · Photo: Mutari, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
  1. Bar PinotxoLa Boqueria / Raval · Pa amb tomàquet

    Get: Pa amb tomàquet with market-fresh toppings

    A legendary Boqueria counter where the Catalan staple is done simply.

  2. Cal PepPa amb tomàquet

    Get: Pa amb tomàquet alongside the tapas

    A famous counter-style tapas bar where the bread arrives with the seafood.

  3. El XampanyetPa amb tomàquet

    Get: Pa amb tomàquet with anchovies and cava

    A traditional cava-and-anchovy bar with an old-school feel. Classic Barceloneta-area cava and tapas bar, standing-room-only and known for anchovies, conservas, and cheap sparkling cava by the glass.

  4. 7 PortesEl Born · Pa amb tomàquet

    Get: Pa amb tomàquet with a traditional meal

    Historic restaurant founded in 1836 with a classic Catalan table.

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Where is the best pa amb tomàquet in Barcelona?

Chef Amazing’s picks start with Bar Pinotxo (La Boqueria / Raval), Cal Pep and El Xampanyet. All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.

What should I order?

At Bar Pinotxo, get pa amb tomàquet with market-fresh toppings. At Cal Pep, get pa amb tomàquet alongside the tapas. At El Xampanyet, get pa amb tomàquet with anchovies and cava. At 7 Portes, get pa amb tomàquet with a traditional meal.

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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