A Charming Restaurant in Barcelona
The sun has made us shine bravely throughout the winter and on the terrace of the 1881 restaurant you can tell: on a Sunday in February, all the tables were full, and downstairs, at the entrance, there is a queue to go up for lunch at a of the establishments with the best views of Barcelona.
A Versatile Gastronomic Proposal
1881, located on the top floor of the Museum of the History of Catalonia, where the General Stores of Commerce used to be, offers a menu with a selection of dishes that captivates diners. With a versatile gastronomic proposal, the restaurant aims to rescue the richness of Catalan cuisine, offering classics such as fish fritters or senyoret rice. In addition, it also incorporates influences from Basque cuisine and other international flavors, such as wild fish cebiche and beef tartar.
Commitment to Quality and Sustainability
The restaurant makes a clear commitment to local and sustainable produce, using vegetables from organic farming and its own gardens. This is reflected in dishes such as grilled leeks, trinxat de la Cerdanya and lettuce and onion salad. In addition, it offers options adapted to the needs of vegetarian diners and children, as well as a special offer for groups on demand.
Recommended Gastronomic Delights
Among the most recommended gastronomic delights are the half portion of winter chard, with endive, anchovies, olives and moixama shavings, as well as fresh artichokes with Iberian ham. The main dishes, such as the señoret rice and the Barceloneta squid, are an explosion of flavors that captivate the most demanding palates.
A Unique Experience in the Terrace
The gentleman’s rice, made with merism rice from the Island of Buda, is a true delight that becomes a whole dish in itself. Accompanied by the panoramic views of the Port of Barcelona, lunch on the 1881 terrace becomes a unique experience that captivates the senses and the soul of visitors.
A Sweet Ending
To close with a golden twist, the restaurant offers traditional desserts of Catalan cuisine, such as crema catalana crema crema and pears in Cerdanya-style wine, which put the perfect end to this unique gastronomic experience.