Estimar · Restaurant · Barcelona
Rafa Zafra's seafood house in the Born, built on Roses red prawns and fish over charcoal.
Estimar is chef Rafa Zafra's seafood restaurant in the Born, on Carrer de Sant Antoni dels Sombrerers beside the basilica of Santa Maria del Mar. It is listed in the MICHELIN Guide Spain 2026. The house calls itself a marisqueria where the product leads: fish and shellfish chosen every morning and served with as little handling as the kitchen can manage.
The room is intimate and a little tucked away on a narrow old-town lane, warm and discreetly finished. Zafra spent years alongside Ferran and Albert Adria at elBulli, and the menu opens with a dedication to the old seafood houses he ate in back then. Most of the catch comes from the fishermen of Roses, by Cap de Creus, with more from Galicia and the coasts of Huelva and Cadiz.
The menu moves from raw and cured plates to the fryer and the charcoal grill. Red prawn from Roses, billed as the Queen of the Mediterranean, is the house signature. Around it sit the carpaccio de cigalitas with caramelized onion, a tribute to elBulli 1995, the Estimar gilda with Roncudo goose barnacle and Cantabrian anchovy, Andalusian-style battered baby squid with ink mayonnaise, and wild sole or John Dory from Roses. The Maremoto tasting menu gathers the classics, and the Estimar torrija closes the meal.
Lunch and dinner are served Tuesday to Saturday. Tables are booked online, and larger parties are asked for a card guarantee when they reserve.
Address: Carrer de Sant Antoni dels Sombrerers 3, El Born, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Barcelona
Estimar 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: Lunch 13:30 - 15:30, Dinner 20:30 - 22:30
- Wednesday: Lunch 13:30 - 15:30, Dinner 20:30 - 22:30
- Thursday: Lunch 13:30 - 15:30, Dinner 20:30 - 22:30
- Friday: Lunch 13:30 - 15:30, Dinner 20:30 - 22:30
- Saturday: Lunch 13:30 - 15:30, Dinner 20:30 - 22:30
- Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked about Estimar
How do I get a reservation at Estimar in Barcelona?
Tables at Estimar 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 Estimar?
Estimar 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 Estimar?
Estimar 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 Estimar located?
Estimar is in Barcelona, at Carrer de Sant Antoni dels Sombrerers 3, El Born, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona. MyRSVP can build it into a full Barcelona itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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