There are more than 45,000 Italians living in Barcelona. In fact there are more Italians living in the city than any other non-Spanish nationality. This explains, therefore, incredibly high number of good-quality pizzerias that one finds across the city.
But which pizzerias are really worth the visit?
Everyone of course has their favourite style of pizzas. But being Neapolitan, and having lived in a number of countries around the world, I have eaten a fair shares of good pizzas in my life!
Here are some of the favourite ones that I have come across in Barcelona.
Spaccanapoli
This is a truly Neapolitan pizzeria. You can tell the moment that you walk in the place – from the Maradona and Troisi pictures on the walls to the warm friendliness of the staff.
Pizzas are not only really good but also extremely reasonably priced. You will find mostly classic and authentic Neapolitans pizzas here The frittatina and crocche antipasti are delicious and authentic, too.
The restaurant has a large selection of classic Neapolitan desserts, such as tiramisu (you can get a traditional one, but also a delicious pistachio version and one made with pan di stelle), babá au rhum, pastiera, delizia al limone.
There are two branches, one near Arc de Triomf and the other in Gracia. The one in the centre is almost always open, but it is advisable to book in advance especially during weekends.
There is no outdoor sitting in either place.
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Grosso Napoletano
This restaurant chain has several branches around Barcelona, one of which is gluten-free (the one in Eixample, at Carrer de València, 234). Most pizzas are fairly traditional, although some are a bit more inventive.
They offer an excellent lunch deal, although this is not valid on bank holidays or days just before bank holidays.
The tiramisu here is great, too, but this isn’t part of the lunch menu. There is some outdoor seating at some of the branches.
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Sartoria Panieri
This restaurant has won several a number of awards for its pizzas and because of this it can be really difficult to book. Since the place is often very busy, if you go alone or as a couple you might be asked to sit on a big table with other guests.
Pizzas are definitely good, but not so much better than in many other places and they don’t really justify the hype surrounding this place. The tiramisu is very disappointing, both for presentation and for taste. Decor is simple and waiters are mostly Spanish.
The restaurant has two branches: one in the centre of Barcelona and one in Gracia.
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Murivecchi
This is more a restaurant that serves pizzas as well as other food, rather than a traditional pizzeria, but the pizzas are very good. Definitely try their house specialty, Pizza Alba, which is loaded with truffle and burrata.
The restaurant is located in the centre of the city, Baceloneta and Born. There is some outdoor seating available.
This is a good spot to come when you are with a group and not everyone wants a pizza. Waiters are mainly Italians.
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Trafalgar Pizza Club
While the name doesn’t hold the promise of a good authentic Italian pizzas, the pizza-makers are from Naples and the pizzas they prepare are therefore delicious.
This is not really a typical Italian pizzeria. Both classic and some less-classic pizzas are on the menu.
The restaurant is located fairly centrally, near Urquinaona, and has plenty of dining space. Their opening times are also very convenient, and they remain open at times when other pizzerias are closed.
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Sports Bar
This is an iconic spot in Barcelona for a eating good pizza while watching a game or sport on the large TV. You don’t need to be a sports fan to come here, though; simply enjoy the good food and friendly atmosphere. There’s nothing fancy or pretentious about this place.
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Pummarola
An authentic and friendly traditional Neapolitan pizzeria in the Sant Antoni neighbourhood of the city. Prices are extremely reasonable and opening hours are convenient (non-stop from 1pm to midnight throughout the week, slightly later druing the weekend).
The restaurant also serves Panuozzi, a typical delicious panini from Campania region. Pizzas are all traditional, as are the desserts that they serve. Simple decor with a few seats outside.
Nap
This is a chain of pizzerias. The first opened its doors in Barcelona, and because of its success the chain has rapidly spread to other parts of Spain and in Mallorca too.
This is an authentic Neapolitan pizza place, serving almost exclusively pizzas. Bruschette, salads, parmigiana and over-baked provolone are also available.
The restaurant is open daily from 1pm to midnight. In Barcelona there are three branches: in Barceloneta, in El Born and in Paral-lel. Home delivery is also available.
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Maurizio 2.0
This pizzeria is located near the Ferrocarril station in Provenca.
Besides pizzas, the restaurant also serves a number of delicious starters, such as
It closes between lunch and dinner (4 to 8), closed on Monday and Sunday only opens for dinner. It does a number of delicious starters, such as montanara with pistachios and ricotta and montanara topped with tomato and baked provolone.
The restaurant has a number of gourmet pizzas that are worth to try.
Madre Lievito
This restaurant has several branches located in: Sants, Poblenou, Exaimple, San Marti and El-Born (although this latter place is for sliced pizza to take away only).
The restaurant serves other dishes apart from pizza, and offers take away and delivery options too.
The branch in Eixample also serves simple breakfast, such as croissants and coffee, during the week. Because of this it is open much earlier than the others (from 8am). The branch in Eixample also has a set lunch menu during the week.
The one in San Marti offers aperitivo, a small italian style tapa with every drink.
Pizzas are tasty!
Now for some good sliced pizza…
Kitchen
Again not a name I would really have chosen for an authentic pizzeria but it is an excellent place, serving fresh sliced pizzas in the heart of Barceloneta. There are no tables in the place; only a few stools perched against the counter where you can eat. This is a good option if you want to munch a pizza while you soak up the sun on the nearby beach. Perfect for those lazy summer months.
Staff are friendly, too.
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Pizza d’Autore
The sliced pizzas from this place are more Roman in style: square with a slightly thicker crust and sold by weight.
Ingredients are fresh and delicious. There are many vegetarian options and inventive cheese-free options, too.
Since everything is fresh, there is the chance that a certain topping might have sold out; but this is always a good excuse to try a new one!
The restaurant is mainly takeaway, but there are a few tables that you can eat at as well.
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Pizza Mitica
This is a take-away only pizza place in Sarria, selling mini round pizzas with soft dough. They also sell delicious panzarotti, filled with mozzarella and tomatoes. Prices are not the lowest in town, but the quality is good.
The place run by Italians. During the week the place opens from 1pm to 11pm. At the weekend, it is only open in the evenings (from 7pm to 11pm).
This is quite a good place to come if you are already in the area and have the munchies, but might not be somewhere you explicitly travel across town for.
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