Ceviche 103

In Barcelona, Ceviche 103 works when the brief is modern Peruvian food in a casual, lively setting. The room is described as spacious, pleasant, modern, vibrant, informal, so choose it for energy and a relaxed meal rather than for a hushed fine-dining occasion.

The main reason to go is focus: this is a modern Peruvian cevicheria. Signature dishes include Ceviche 103, Ceviche de cordel, Ceviche de manglar, arroz chaufa, lomo saltado, ají de gallina, tacu tacu. That gives ceviche-focused diners several choices while keeping the table covered with rice dishes and Peruvian classics.

Book for the ceviche range, not for formality

Ceviche 103 works better as a lively lunch or dinner than a formal, hushed meal. The restaurant’s modern, casual style suits relaxed meals because the atmosphere is described as spacious, energetic, cozy, trendy, informal. For a date or group meal, it makes sense if the table wants color and momentum; for a quiet occasion, the atmosphere may feel too lively.

The kitchen’s advantage is breadth within a modern Peruvian cevicheria. Signature dishes listed for the restaurant include Ceviche 103, Ceviche de cordel, Ceviche de manglar, arroz chaufa, lomo saltado, ají de gallina, tacu tacu. That makes the restaurant easiest to understand as a ceviche-led Peruvian booking with enough warm classics for diners who do not want only ceviche preparations.

Executive Chef Manuel Alvarado leads the kitchen. Christian Bulnes is noted as chef del restaurante during the 10th-anniversary menu update, Milko Álvarez is noted as Sous Chef. The chef information supports the restaurant’s identity as a modern Peruvian cevicheria focused on the flavors, identity, tradition of Peruvian gastronomy.

Best timing: check the daily service window

Ceviche 103 serves Monday to Sunday from 13:00–16:00 and 20:00–22:30, with slight variations: Friday lunch runs 13:00–17:00, Saturday and Sunday are listed as continuous 13:00–22:30. Lunch can work well when the group wants a daytime Peruvian meal, while dinner is another option for the same casual, lively style.

For food-first visitors mapping a wider Barcelona trip, this is a useful Peruvian anchor rather than a catch-all “special night out” choice. Pair it with broader city planning pages if the trip needs more than one meal: Our full Barcelona restaurants guide, Our full Barcelona hotels guide, Our full Barcelona bars guide, Our full Barcelona wineries guide, Our full Barcelona experiences guide.

Where it fits into a Barcelona dining plan

Use Ceviche 103 when the group wants a specific cuisine rather than a generic meal. It is especially useful for diners who want a modern Peruvian cevicheria with ceviche, rice dishes, Peruvian classics in the same booking. The price is $32 per person, the restaurant has a Macarfi 6.8 Food Rating for 2026.

If the itinerary needs other Barcelona options around it, compare Ceviche 103 with other dining rooms in the city based on mood, cuisine, timing. Here, the draw is the combination of a casual atmosphere, modern Peruvian cooking, signature dishes such as Ceviche 103, arroz chaufa, lomo saltado, ají de gallina, tacu tacu.

Verdict: book it for a relaxed Peruvian meal where ceviche is the point but the table still needs options. Skip it if the occasion calls for silence, ceremony, or a tightly choreographed fine-dining format.