Amar Barcelona · Restaurant · Barcelona
Rafa Zafra's Mediterranean seafood cooking in the 1919 dining room of El Palace Barcelona.
Amar Barcelona is chef Rafa Zafra's restaurant at El Palace Barcelona, the grand hotel at Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 668 in the Eixample that opened in 1919 as the Ritz. The restaurant is listed in the MICHELIN Guide Spain 2026, and its kitchen works around the Mediterranean: oysters, caviar, raw and marinated fish, and whole fish cooked over charcoal.
Guests arrive through a golden tunnel lined with display cases that hold the day's produce. Designers Elena Prats and Eva Pous dressed the dining room in deep blues with gilded details, and a golden bar at its center seats diners on stools who order a la carte. A private room with natural light sits apart from the main floor.
The menu is organized by theme. Oysters come natural, with ponzu or as a Bloody Mary, in a section dedicated to Albert Adria. Caviar tops a brioche toast with butter and fills a smoked salmon bikini. A langoustine carpaccio pays tribute to El Bulli in 1995, and a set of Ritz classics brings back sole meuniere, lobster cardinale and steak tartare. Whole sea bass, turbot and John Dory go to the grill, alongside XXL prawns from Roses. The tasting menu, Amar Lentamente, is ordered a day ahead.
Dinner is served Tuesday to Saturday, with lunch added on Friday and Saturday, and the restaurant is closed on Sunday and Monday. Chef Gonzalo Hernandez runs the kitchen day to day, and Juanma Holgado leads the dining room and the wine list.
Address: El Palace Barcelona, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 668, Eixample, 08010 Barcelona, Barcelona
Private dining and large groups
A private room with natural light hosts private lunches and dinners.
Private rooms are held on request rather than booked online. See every Las Vegas restaurant that takes a group.
Amar Barcelona takes reservations through TheFork. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Barcelona; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Dinner 19:00 - 22:30
- Wednesday: Dinner 19:00 - 22:30
- Thursday: Dinner 19:00 - 22:30
- Friday: Lunch 13:30 - 15:00, Dinner 20:00 - 22:30
- Saturday: Lunch 13:30 - 15:00, Dinner 20:00 - 22:30
- Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked about Amar Barcelona
How do I get a reservation at Amar Barcelona in Barcelona?
Tables at Amar Barcelona are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Barcelona plan, our Barcelona partner handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Amar Barcelona?
Amar Barcelona is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Amar Barcelona?
Amar Barcelona keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Amar Barcelona located?
Amar Barcelona is in Barcelona, at El Palace Barcelona, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 668, Eixample, 08010 Barcelona. MyRSVP can build it into a full Barcelona itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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