A Killer Guide To Barcelona Restaurants Both Gluten Free And Vegan

Famous for its assortment of creamy, salty cheeses and sweet smelling fresh baked bread, I found an abundance of gluten-free restaurants in Barcelona, Spain. If the restaurant I found wasn’t completely gluten-free, they at least had several gluten-free options.

Each eatery has their unique spin on either traditional food in Spain or a fusion of international cuisines. My favorites were the robustly flavored vegan paellas loaded with grilled zucchini and bell peppers, and gluten-free lightly fried churros with semisweet rich dark chocolate. Yum!

Below are some of the top Barcelona restaurants where you can find gluten-free and dairy-free options. Some of them are dine in restaurants with a charming ambiance. Others are quick eats, with a grab and go option, but all are excellent choices for travelers with food allergies.

The latter is my favorite option on vibrantly warm summer afternoons. It’s so nice to swing by a health food restaurant and grab some delicious gluten-free food to savor at a charming picnic in Park Ciutadella in Barcelona City.

There’s also a plethora of coffee and dessert restaurants with vegan and dairy-free treats to check out too!

Related post: 50 Fun & Unique Things to do in Barcelona

Side note: If you happen to be visiting Barcelona during the late summer there’s a huge festival with tasty food truck fiestas stationed throughout the entire city — here’s the La Mercé festival guide.

Gluten-free restaurants in Barcelona (with dairy-free options):

Flax and Kale

Where to find it: Carrer de Sant Pere Més Alt, 31, 33, 08003 Barcelona

Price: $$

When I first stumbled upon Flax and Kale, I thought there was only one of this health restaurant. But there’s actually four locations in Barcelona and one in Madrid. Each spot has its own unique personality and character. My first encounter with these completely gluten-free restaurants was at the Flax and Kale passage location.

If you’re a kombucha lover, this location is for you. It has a kombucha bar where you can sip away on the local craft. If you’re practicing sustainability, bring your own empty bottle to refill it with the refreshing beverage.

This completely gluten-free, dairy-free restaurant (except for one dish) clearly marks all the food under the following categories: gluten-free, raw food, plant-based, and oily fish. They make a wide array of healthy food options to order.

From artisanal savory pasta dishes to mozzarella plant-based pizzas to Asian fusion plates filled with mangoes, coconuts and other greens, you won’t leave hungry. They also serve weekend brunch, smoothies for health, and decadent desserts such as white miso ginger cheesecake. This is definitely one of the best restaurants in Barcelona.

I can’t wait to return for this one! I’ve been eyeing the spicy jack-fruit curry.

If you’re visiting Barcelona or Madrid soon, more information about the menu can be found here: Flax and Kale menu.

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Messie Pizza Sin Gluten

Where to find it: Carrer de Siracusa, 15, 08012 Barcelona

Price:$-$$

Messie Pizza Sin Gluten is one of the best restaurants in Barcelona (and gluten-free Barcelona). If you’re craving some enticing good old-fashion pizza, then this place needs to be on your bucket list for Barcelona restaurants. This gluten-free restaurant has over 15 pizzas to choose from. The choices range from traditional mozzarella pizza to deluxe specialty pizzas topped with tender mushrooms, fresh arugula and truffle.  

For the vegans or dairy-free folks (like me, I’m vegan-ish and highly allergic to dairy) there’s cheese substitutes so you can join in on the cheesy, mozzarella-y pizza fun.  You can choose between vegan cheese or lactose-free cheese for only one euro extra.

If you’re not craving pizza, there’s gluten-free pasta with dairy-free or vegan options. There’s also a variety of salads, soup of the day, and refreshing natural juices to choose from.

Tip: Messie Pizza Sin Gluten also has gluten-free beer to pair with your dish!

More information about the Messie Pizza Sin Gluten menu can be found here: Messie pizza menu. 

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Blu Bar 

Where to find it: Rambla del Poblenou, 11, 08005 Barcelona

Price: $$

Blu Bar is another vegan Barcelona restaurant which serves some heavenly vegan food. The interior atmosphere is extremely inviting with its pleasant lighting and cozy wooden benches. It’s outside terrace vibes provide a great ambiance to eat some tasty food while soaking in some good old sunshine. The staff are incredibly friendly and greet you the instant you approach this health conscious restaurant. 

I highly recommend this vegan restaurant as the dishes are insanely good! They serve different types of pastas, warm flat-breads, cheesy pizzas and vegan desserts for those wanting something sweet to eat. Not everything here is gluten-free but they do have options to choose from. All gluten-free options are clearly marked on the menu.

One of my favorite plates was the zucchini pasta. It was topped with pungent red and yellow cherry tomatoes and roasted artichokes, then served with dollops of creamy vegan cheese. 

Blu Bar’s menu also serve tacos, tapas, gourmet sandwiches and refreshing fresh juices to cool you down on a hot summers day.

Cal Màrius 449

Where to find it: Carrer de Mallorca, 449, 08013, Barcelona

Price: $-$$

Cal Màrius 449 is a taste of Spanish culture right on your plate. This restaurant is located near La Sagrada Familia Barcelona.  It offers traditional tapas calientes (hot small plates) and tapas frías (cold small plates) all of which are completely gluten-free!

I was excited to learn of Cal Màrius 449 because now I can enjoy some of my favorite Spanish tapas, croquettes and empanadas, gluten-free. But, the even better part is that they have several different croquettes to choose from! From spinach, fish, chicken and pastrami, there’s a variety of options.

They also serve tortilla (a Spanish egg omelet), hamburgers, and best of all, bagel sandwiches. If you’re a pastrami lover, they have a popular pastrami bagel. Some of the bagel sandwiches do come with cheese, so have them swap it out for extra veggies to make your meal dairy-free. Or ask for only veggies to make it vegan.

In addition, Cal Màrius 449 also has gluten-free beer and some extraordinary gluten-free desserts they serve — creamy chocolate Oreo cake, or sweet apple pie.

Tip: Double check with the staff before ordering dessert if you have a dairy allergy, as I don’t think all desserts are dairy-free.

Wanting to see more options? Here’s Cal Màrius 449 menu.

Teresa’s — Barcelona restaurants with quick eat options

Where to find it: Carrer de l’Argenteria, 31, 08003, Barcelona

Price: $-$$

Teresa’s is a healthy food restaurant that serves both dairy-free and gluten-free foods. It’s located in the Barcelona Born neighborhood and has a gluten-free bakery to help satisfy your sweet tooth. There’s chocolate cake made from buckwheat flour and creamy plant based chocolate mousse. For the savory eater you’ll find roasted sweet potatoes or crispy polenta chips.

Side Note: The sweet potatoes were my favorite! If you’re a sweet potato lover, these are one of the best places to get them in town. The price, quality and portion is outstanding. For my sweet lovers, here’s a healthy dessert guide for Barcelona.

Here you can find a variety of non dairy options, from a plant based bacon and cheese sandwich to the famous Spanish gazpacho. You can also find several artisanal burgers ranging from vegan mushroom seitan burgers to wild salmon burgers.

If juicing is your thing, Teresa’s has smoothie bowls and cold pressed juices, easy to take away as you continue exploring all Barcelona city has to offer. Everything at Teresa’s is thoroughly labeled, making the food highly accessible to people of any diet.

This is the menu for Teresa’s.

Honest Greens

Where to find it: Rambla Catalunya, 3, 08007 Barcelona

Price: $$

Honest Greens is another great gluten-free, diary-free restaurant. The food dishes here at this Barcelona restaurant look truly fresh and are filled with vibrant veggies to satisfy your hungry. They specialize in different combinations of plant-based powerhouse dishes.

First, you choose whether you want the dish as a plate or salad bowl. Then you select your nutritious protein, a side, and the pungent sauce to boost the flavor profile of your dish. Think beet ketchup, spicy chipotle vegan mayonnaise, or a side of maple-glazed butternut squash. This restaurant lets you be creative with your food and brings to life that healthy food idea you’ve been wanting to try. They also have a sweet corner for the sweet lovers stocked with kombucha and appetizers to share.

Each item on the menu is clearly labeled as gluten-free, plant-based, vegetarian or paleo. If you are wanting to take a further peek at the menu, you can click here for the Honest Greens menu.

Copasetic

Where to find it: Carrer de la Diputació, 55, 08015 Barcelona

Price: $-$$

Copasetic is another health food restaurant that dishes out belly-warming plates in the style of comfort food. This restaurant is the ideal spot for those wanting a cute cosy brunch spot, yet it also dishes out comfort food for lunch and dinner. Either way this place won’t disappoint!
It’s located near Parc de Joan Miró in the Barcelona Eixample neighborhood.

This restaurant is not a completely gluten-free or dairy free restaurant, but serves quality options for those with allergies. It is important to note that all the food that does contain milk is made with lactose-free milk.  

Moreover, they offer a wide-array of gluten free foods to choose from–crepes, fluffy pancakes, gluten-free desserts, sandwiches and more.
They even have plant-based milks to take your coffee with.

Pro tip: If you love brunch (my hand is up cause I can’t get enough of it) and are visiting over the weekdays, do not fear. Copasetic has yummy brunch options during the weekdays on Monday-Friday from 11:00 am to 3:40 pm.

Everything looks so good at Copasetic, it can be hard to choose what to eat! So, here’s the Copasetic menu so you can check it out beforehand.

Falafel Bowl – Barcelona restaurants with quick eat options

Where to find it: Carrer de Ferran, 13, 08002 Barcelona

Price: $

Moaz is gluten-free vegan restaurant that’s perfect for anyone wanting some health fast food options. Although it’s a chain that originally started in Amsterdam, I wanted to include it because of their renowned gluten-free falafels. (Plus if you’re traveling to other European cities like Prague, here’s another vegan travel guide to check out.)

This vegan Barcelona restaurant always has a line out the door smack into the middle of the bustling street because it’s that good!

You can put your falafels in a bowl or pita, then top it with freshly-cut quality vegetable found in their salad bar. They have savory roasted cauliflower, natural sweet cucumber and tomatoes, spicy chili salsas, different types of olives, and basically anything you can think of to pair with your falafel.

Best of all, all the sauces are non-dairy foods. So top that pita or falafel bowl off with either a spicy chili sauce, creamy vegan yogurt tahini, or ketchup.

My favorite was the spicy chili sauce! It packed a powerful punch and really brought out the flavor of the falafel and olives that I stacked on high in my bowl.

If you’re like me and want to try them all at once, make a “suicide sauce”. Aka mix all them if you can’t decide! Or maybe don’t cause it may not taste the best, but its your taste buds so do as you please!  

Tip: If you can’t decide what sauce or topping to use, you can make a second trip to the salad bar if you’re eating in the restaurant. So you can try that other enticing sauce or grab more veggies. I definitely went back for more cauliflower because it was THAT good!  

Restaurant Gut 

Where to find it: Carrer del Perill, 13, 08012 Barcelona, Spain

Price: $$

This quaint Barcelona restaurant is great place for those wanting to eat some delicious foods with unique flavor profiles. The menu was labeled according to different allergies: gluten, nuts, sesame, milk, fish, soy, etc. 

Offering gluten-free dishes to vegan or non-dairy foods, Restaurant Gut is the place to go. With their promise to provide the best ingredients possible in a snug, cozy atmosphere, you won’t be let down.

All their food simply looks and smells divine! I know when I return to Barcelona I’ll be stopping by to try the gluten-free rice noodle pad thai mixed with dark leafy greens and vegetable balls. Yum!

Want to check out Restaurant Gut’s menu? I know those juicy noodles are tempting you!

Each one of these Barcelona restaurants have a great selection of food for a healthy diet. They are perfect places for those with a plant based whole food diet. The food coupled with the Spain culture creates some unforgettable foodie experiences.

If you’re needing some Barcelona things to do after your meal, check out this guide – 10 Unique Things to do in Barcelona. All these fun wellness activities are budget-friendly and will keep your well-being feeling good and happy.  

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