Barcelona Mum

FresCo

FresCo is a popular chain restaurant offering fresh and healthy food. The menu changes daily but always includes a large salad buffet, soup, pasta, pizza, a main course, desserts (fruit salad, ice cream etc) and tea & coffee. Most restuarants have child seats and there is space to park a buggy. No need to book in advance - just turn up as you will never have to wait more than 5 mins for a table due the self service style of the restaurant. Open 12:45pm-1:00am
Ronda Universitat 29 Calle Carme 16, Avenida Diagonal 449, Calle Valencia 263, Avenida Francesc Cambó (right in front of Santa Caterina food Market), Ronda Universitat 29 

Comments: 
Very good value for money, costing no more than 9 euros per person (same price for kids) and you can eat and drink as much as you like!

Recommended by Angela Schweizer

Silenus

 The relaxed and friendly atmosphere of Silenus is half the fun of dining there - the delicious food, of course, is the other half! The imaginative menu is Spanish/ Mediterranean. Many of the dishes have a tropical flavour using mango or coconut flavours. The creative lunchtime tasting menu is a real treat - a little bit of eveything from the whole menu. Opening times: Tue-Sat 1pm-4pm, 9pm-11.30pm
Calle Angels, 8, ( 34) 93302680

Comments: 
They have just one high chair available (to make sure it´is yours, call to let them know you are coming) and there are also changing facilities. The kitchen can to prepare children´s menus.

Tragaluz

Tragaluz is one of several restaurants of a well-known Catalan chain. This restaurant is a fun place to take the kids at lunchtime as the place is always busy and the food is pretty child-friendly. You can sample the likes of  likes of fillet of pork in figs and goat cheese and steamed fish with fresh asparagus. The ground level offers fresh sushi, whereas the main level serves primarily Catalan cuisine. Mon-Wed, Sun 1:30pm-4pm, 8:30pm-midnight; Thu-Sat 1:30pm-4pm, 8:30pm-1am
Passatge de la Concepci , 5 (+34) 934870196

Comments: When making the reservation let them know if you are bringing a buggy. There aren`t any high chairs available, but children are welcome. If you fancy similar cuisine by the Mediterranean, Agua is part of the same chain and is also a great place for families.

Reno

This is one of the few Catalan restaurants considered to be haute cuisine. Located in Eixample, you can expect Catalan cooking inspired by French traditional fare whch includes the likes of partridge in port or filet of sole stuffed with foie gras. The desserts range from pastries to crèpes flambéd at your table. Reservations recommended. Sun-Fri 1pm-4pm, 8.30pm-11.30pm
Calle Tuset 27. ( 34) 932009129

Recommended by Angela Schweizer

Can Culleretes

According to the Guinness Book of Records Can Culleretes is the oldest restaurant in Barcelona and the second oldest in Spain. Originally a pastry shop that opened for business in 1786, this restaurant retains its geneuine 18th century architectural features and is a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach! House specialties include cannellonis, paella, partridge and seafood medley. The wine is very reasonably priced. Open tues-sat 1:30-4pm, 9-11pm, Sun 1:30-4pm. Closed 3 weeks in July.
Carrer d'en Quintana, 5 Tel  (+34) 933173022 www.culleretes.com

Comments: It´s a family-run restaurant (3 generations!) so families are welcome! They supply high chairs and can prepare children´s meals on request .

7 Portes

This is probably Barcelona´s most famous restaurant. Literally meaning "Seven Doors" this popular eaterie has been in business since 1836 and third and fourth generations of loyal patrons still pack the place. You can expect delicious portions of traditional Catalan food. Reservations recommended. Opening hours: 1pm-1am every day.
Passeig de Isabell II, 14, (+34) 933192950 reserves@7portes.com www.setportes.com

Comments: 
This was the first place in Barcelona to have running water! The kitchen can prepare children´s meals on request and there are high chairs & baby changing facilities

Recommended by Angela Schweizer

Garduña

Ultrafresh food and ultra popular (so book!) from the Boqueria´s most famous restaurant. Originally conceived as a hotel, it has been operating since the 70s. Kids are welcome all day and night .
Calle Morera 17-19 (back of the Boqueria) (+34) 933024323 Metro Liceu

Comments: High chairs are available and the kitchen can prepare a special children´s menu on request.

Recommended by Angela Schweizer

Pasta e Basta

Kids will love the pasta here (houe speciality is ravioli) and what´s more it´s very good value (a 'menu del dia' for 10 euros). Open 1-3.30pm and 8-11.30pm. Closed on Sundays.
Calle Maria Cubí, 96. (+34) 934146716        
 

Comments: 
High chairs are available and the kitchen can prepare a special children´s menu on request.  

Recommended by Angela Schweizer

Hard Rock Café

This american chain is a kids' favourite not just because of the food they offer (hamburgers basically) but there are always plenty of activities and distractions laid on for them. Sun-thur 12pm-2am  Fri & Sat 12-3am
Plaza Catalunya 21, Metro Plaza Catalunya. (+34) 932702305 www.hardrock.com/locations

Comments:
It´s noisy but children love it 

Recommended by Melissa Cokely

Organic

Just behind the Boqueria Market off Las Ramblas, this is a family-run vegetarian restaurant with a fabulous salad bar, friendly staff and decent prices (under 10 euros for lunch). Dinners are naturally priced higher than lunch and do not include the salad bar. There are changing facilities, high seats and the chef can prepare schildren´s meals on request. 1230-midnight every day.
Calle Junta de Comerc, 11 (+34) 933010902

Comments: 
If you'd prefer to put together a picnic instead of a sit-down meal, Organic has a food stall in the Boqueria market

Recommended by Angela Schweizer

El Xampanyet

El Xampanyet is a well-known bar located in el Born. Small and friendly, it has been run by the same family since the 1930's. Kids will love it as there is so much going on and the staff are very welcoming towards children. The interior is covered with coloured tiles, a collection of bottles and bottle openers and they serve (as the name suggests) their own local cava. There is also a small selection of tapas. Opening hours Tue-sat midday-4pm & 6.30-11pm, Sun midday-4pm. Closed in August.
Calle Montcada 22, (+34) 933197003

Comments: 
There are no special children´s facilities but the kitchen can prepare something special for the kids and the waiters will help you find a quiet spot if you have a buggy

Recommended by Angela Schweizer