Casa Xica
el Poble Sec, Barcelona
Restaurant in Barcelona, Spain
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Casa Xica works for an easy Sants-Montjuïc dinner when convenience matters more than awards, chef-name pull, or a fully signposted tasting-menu experience. Treat it as a practical neighborhood option rather than a special-occasion anchor, cross-shop more clearly positioned Barcelona peers if price tier or cuisine certainty is important.
About Casa Xica
Casa Xica is a Barcelona venue with opening hours that make it mainly an evening option during the week, with daytime service on the weekend. Details are limited, so the safest recommendation is practical rather than decorative: use it when the schedule fits your plans and you want a smart-casual meal in Barcelona without relying on claims about cuisine, chef, price, awards, or service format.
Casa Xica is closed on Monday; open Tuesday to Friday from 6–11 PM; open Saturday from 12–3 PM and 6–11 PM; and open Sunday from 12–4 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
Use it for a Barcelona meal when the schedule fits
Casa Xica makes the most sense as a Barcelona option when its hours match the kind of outing you are planning. Weekday visits are dinner-focused, while Saturday and Sunday include daytime service. Because no price tier, menu style, chef profile, or awards record is available, it should not be framed as a trophy booking or a highly specific culinary destination.
Compared with Taberna Noroeste, Casa Xica is best considered on schedule, mood, availability rather than on any difference in cuisine or format. The same applies when weighing it against Xemei, Delias Pizza, Teatro kitchen & bar, Tickets: choose between them based on your plans in Barcelona and whatever current details you confirm directly before booking.
The smart play: keep expectations specific
Use Casa Xica when its Barcelona location, smart-casual dress code, opening hours suit your plans. Do not base the decision on assumptions about menu format, dietary accommodations, group suitability, pricing, awards, drinks, or service style. If any of those details are important, confirm them directly with the venue before you go.
Planning details
- Location
- Carrer de la França Xica, 20, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- casa-xica.es
- Phone
- +34623998676
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Casa Xica presents a quiet, neighbourhood-minded presence on Carrer de la França Xica. The writing stresses a working‑class, residential texture rather than a tourist corridor, so the room feels understated and focused on local rhythms instead of theatrical presentation. The menu’s fusion touches — from Glazed Pork Bao Buns to Red Curry with Catalan Market Fish — reinforce that low‑key, culinary curiosity. The restaurant reads as an unpretentious, under-the-radar spot where the emphasis is on thoughtful cooking and a modest, intimate atmosphere rather than spectacle.
Best For
This is a dinner destination that suits date nights and special occasions for people who prefer understated, neighbourhood dining over formal tasting‑menu theatre. The write-up contrasts Casa Xica with Barcelona’s haute establishments, positioning it on the smaller, less publicised track — ideal for diners looking for a quietly memorable evening rather than a highly staged experience. Expect an intimate table-level encounter with inventive fusion dishes rooted in local ingredients and market fish traditions.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the signature items listed for a clear sense of the kitchen’s approach: try the Glazed Pork Bao Buns, the Red Curry with Catalan Market Fish, Hand‑made Dumplings and the Squid Tartare. These dishes showcase the fusion of Asian techniques and local Catalan ingredients that the description highlights. Because the venue is framed as a neighbourhood restaurant rather than a tourist showcase, sampling a few of these signatures gives an efficient and representative tasting of what the kitchen does best.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and romantic with soft lighting, exposed brick walls, and a charming intimate atmosphere like dining in a friend's home.
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Vibe
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Experience
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Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Glazed Pork Bao Buns
- Red Curry with Catalan Market Fish
- Hand-made Dumplings
- Squid Tartare
Planning details
Location
Carrer de la França Xica, 20, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if Casa Xica is not the right fit
If you want a clearer Contemporary €€€ signal, choose Taberna Noroeste. If the group needs a more casual, format-led fallback, Delias Pizza is the cleaner alternative.
Restaurant context
How Casa Xica compares in Barcelona
Choose Casa Xica if you want the lower-pressure Barcelona option: easier to fit into a casual evening, better for a small group, less dependent on a big dining-room agenda. Taberna Noroeste is the clearer pick for a more defined Contemporary €€€ meal, especially if price tier and style matter before you commit.
Xemei and Teatro kitchen & bar make more sense when the room and overall night-out energy are part of the brief. Delias Pizza is the easier fallback when the group wants something casual and format-driven, while Tickets is the comparison point for diners chasing a higher-profile Barcelona experience rather than a neighborhood meal.
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Compare Casa Xica
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Xica | Barcelona | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Taberna Noroeste | Barcelona | Contemporary | €€€ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate |
| Xemei | Barcelona | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Delias Pizza | Barcelona | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Teatro kitchen & bar | Barcelona | ; | ; | 2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #3312025 Michelin 1 Star2025 The Best Chef One Knife2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #3422024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Recommended |
| Tickets | Barcelona | ; | ; | No published awards |
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How Casa Xica Barcelona compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Casa Xica handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary accommodations are not specified. If allergies or restrictions matter, contact Casa Xica directly before visiting.
Is Casa Xica good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not specified. Casa Xica's hours are Tuesday to Friday from 6–11 PM, Saturday from 12–3 PM and 6–11 PM, Sunday from 12–4 PM.
How far ahead should I book Casa Xica?
Is lunch or dinner better at Casa Xica?
Casa Xica has dinner hours Tuesday to Saturday, with daytime service on Saturday and Sunday. Tuesday to Friday hours are 6–11 PM; Saturday hours are 12–3 PM and 6–11 PM; Sunday hours are 12–4 PM.
Is Casa Xica good for a special occasion?
Special-occasion suitability is not specified. Key planning details are its Barcelona location, smart-casual dress code, opening hours.
What are alternatives to Casa Xica in Barcelona?
Can Casa Xica accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are not specified. Contact Casa Xica directly if party size or seating arrangements are important.
