Can Culleretes
Barcelona's oldest restaurant, opened in 1786, serving affordable Catalan home-style dishes like cannelloni and stews.
Located at 5 Quintana Street in the Gothic Quarter, this restaurant opened in 1786 and was initially famous for its hot chocolate. It has been run by the Agut-Manubens family since 1958, making it the oldest restaurant in Barcelona. Signature dishes include cannelloni, wild boar stew, white beans with sausage, and Crema Catalana. Lunch is served Tuesday through Sunday, while dinner is only available Thursday through Saturday. Closed on Mondays, with an additional closure of about four weeks during the summer. Reservations can be made on the official website; groups of more than six should contact them by phone or email. The weekday lunch menu is about €21.5, and à la carte averages €30–€40 per person. It is about a 3-minute walk from La Rambla.
Opening hours
Lunch: Tue–Sun 13:00–15:45; Dinner: Thu–Sat 20:00–22:30; closed on Mondays (except public holiday lunches); closed for summer from July 27 to August 24, 2026
Nearby sights
- Palau Güell
- La Boqueria Market
- Gothic Quarter & La Rambla
- Barcelona Cathedral
- Columbus Monument & Port Vell
- Palau de la Música Catalana
- Museu Picasso
- Santa Maria del Mar