The story
Bacaro sits on Carrer de Jerusalem, 6, in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona — one of the city's most storied neighborhoods. The restaurant earned 2 Forks from Gambero Rosso in 2023, a recognition that places it among a select group of dining destinations deemed worthy of the Italian guide's rigorous standards.
The name bacaro carries weight for anyone familiar with Venetian food culture — it refers to the traditional wine bars of Venice, informal spots where locals gather over small bites and good pours. Whether Bacaro Barcelona draws directly on that tradition or simply nods to it, the name alone signals an intention: conviviality, quality, and a certain unpretentious seriousness about what's on the plate and in the glass.
Gambero Rosso's 2 Forks distinction is not handed out lightly — it signals a kitchen and front-of-house operating at a level above the ordinary. For visitors and locals navigating Barcelona's dense and competitive dining scene, that stamp of approval is a reliable pointer. Bacaro's address in Ciutat Vella puts it within reach of the Boqueria market and the Gothic Quarter, making it a natural stop for anyone serious about eating well in the city.
Recognition