De Gustibus Italiae
Sant Gervasi - la Bonanova, Barcelona
Restaurant in Barcelona, Spain
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
De Gustibus Italiae is a practical Sarrià-Sant Gervasi pick for an easy Italian-leaning meal, especially if the goal is a quieter Barcelona dinner away from the denser central zones. Book it for convenience, a relaxed date, or a small group meal, not for awards-driven dining or a confirmed private-room experience.
About De Gustibus Italiae
De Gustibus Italiae is a Barcelona restaurant with opening hours and a smart-casual dress code. Beyond those basics, details such as awards, chef information, published price signals, seat counts, menu specifics, private dining are not part of the guide’s core listing, so it is best treated as a practical restaurant choice rather than a destination booking built on headline credentials alone.
The right reader is someone who wants a Barcelona meal and is comfortable checking the current menu, availability, any group requirements directly before committing. For a celebration, this works better as a practical restaurant choice than as a high-stakes booking where the room, menu format, beverage program, service style need to be confirmed in advance. If the group needs a private dining setup, make that the deciding question before booking; plan on confirming the details directly with the restaurant.
Good for a Barcelona meal, not a trophy-booking night
Consider this when the essentials are enough: De Gustibus Italiae is in Barcelona, has lunch and dinner hours on most days, lists smart casual as the dress code. That is useful, but it does not establish a headline chef, award trail, price tier, or specific culinary format. For a first Barcelona food trip, compare it against broader city options in our full Barcelona restaurants guide before spending one of the main dinners here.
Groups should treat it as a restaurant to check directly rather than one with every planning detail publicly settled here. Smaller parties can work around the listed hours, while larger groups should be more deliberate because no seat count or private dining format is specified. Dress can stay smart-casual unless the occasion calls for more. Budget is harder to read without a price range, so avoid assuming either bargain pricing or special-occasion pricing until the menu is checked.
Where it fits against other options
Among the named comparison options, De Gustibus Italiae is best assessed on practical fit: hours, availability, dress code, whether the current menu suits the group. Bonanova, Bene Assai, Incorrecte, Claudia, Restaurant Sushi Taller are useful cross-shops if the decision is less about a single must-book venue and more about mood, availability, or perceived value. Check each restaurant directly for its current menu, pricing, booking requirements.
Planning details
- Location
- Carrer de Ricardo Calvo, 13, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08022 Barcelona, Spain
- Website
- degustibusitaliae.com
- Phone
- +34934189849
The take
The Take
The Vibe
De Gustibus Italiae presents itself as a neighbourhood Italian with a measured, classic temperament. It sits in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, an upper‑city residential quarter where dining is driven by local loyalty and steady standards rather than spectacle. The hotel‑and‑tasting‑menu conversation of central Barcelona feels distant here; instead the restaurant favors reliable, thoughtfully executed Italian cooking that rewards repeat visits. Its clientele — described as professional and European‑minded — sets a tone that is polished without being flashy. Overall the mood is refined and restrained, the sort of place you go for well-made food in a calm, residential setting.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood table that suits intimate dinners, family meals, and small group gatherings where consistency matters more than theatrics. The description stresses local loyalty and service to professional households, which makes the restaurant a safe choice for a quiet date night or a business dinner among colleagues familiar with Italian standards. It is not positioned as a destination for tourists chasing Michelin‑style spectacle; instead it thrives on repeat visits and steady, dependable cooking that fits evenings and more formal midweek dinners in the upper city.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the signatures that define the kitchen: the vitello tonnato and truffle dishes are highlighted specialties and a clear place to start. Given the restaurant’s emphasis on classic Italian preparations, favor well‑executed traditional plates rather than novelty items — the menu rewards familiarity and refinement. Consider sharing courses with your table to sample the kitchen’s strengths across starters and mains, and plan for a full evening rather than a quick stop; the venue is described as one that values return visits and consistent cooking, so tasting a few standout dishes over a relaxed dinner is the ideal approach.
Venue details
Ambiance
Comfortable chairs around strategically placed tables with good lighting, cozy terrace surrounded by bushes for privacy, and elegant simple room.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- vitello tonnato
- truffle dishes
Planning details
Location
Carrer de Ricardo Calvo, 13, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08022 Barcelona, Spain · Directions
Also consider
If this is not the right fit
Pick Bonanova if the meal needs to feel specifically Catalan. Pick Restaurant Sushi Taller if the group wants a clearer Japanese brief. For a broader Barcelona search, use our full Barcelona restaurants guide.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Barcelona
De Gustibus Italiae is the sensible choice if Sarrià-Sant Gervasi location and easier planning matter more than a tightly defined dining format. Bonanova is the better match when the group specifically wants Catalan food, while Restaurant Sushi Taller is the sharper pick for a Japanese meal.
For value, the call depends on what the table needs. Choose De Gustibus Italiae for a relaxed neighborhood dinner where booking friction should stay low. Compare Bene Assai, Incorrecte, and Claudia if ambiance or a more specific occasion feel matters more than being in this part of Barcelona.
For a private or group meal, De Gustibus Italiae is a reasonable first look only if the group can stay flexible on setup. If cuisine clarity is the deciding factor, Bonanova for Catalan or Restaurant Sushi Taller for sushi gives the table a more defined brief before anyone checks availability.
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Compare De Gustibus Italiae
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Gustibus Italiae | Barcelona | ; | No published awards |
| Bene Assai | Barcelona | ; | No published awards |
| Incorrecte | Barcelona | ; | 2026 Michelin Plate |
| Restaurant Sushi Taller | Barcelona | ; | No published awards |
| Claudia | Barcelona | ; | No published awards |
| Bonanova | Barcelona | Catalan | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #1282025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #1352024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #1252023 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #72 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about De Gustibus Italiae?
Go in expecting a Barcelona restaurant with hours and a smart-casual dress code, not a destination meal documented here by confirmed awards or chef details. The hours are Mon-Sat 1–5 PM and 7:30 PM–12 AM, with Sunday 1–5 PM only. Check the restaurant directly for current menu details, pricing, booking requirements.
What should I order at De Gustibus Italiae?
No specific signature dishes or menu format are highlighted here, so do not plan around a named item from this guide. The smarter move is to check the current menu directly and choose based on what is available that day. If you want to compare options, Restaurant Sushi Taller is another named restaurant to consider for a different meal plan.
How far ahead should I book De Gustibus Italiae?
If you want Friday or Saturday dinner, it is sensible to check availability in advance, since the evening hours are 7:30 PM to 12 AM Monday through Saturday. Lunch hours are listed as 1–5 PM every day, with Sunday limited to that lunch period.
Is lunch or dinner better at De Gustibus Italiae?
Choose based on the hours and your schedule. Lunch is listed every day from 1–5 PM, while dinner is listed Monday through Saturday from 7:30 PM to 12 AM. No information here establishes that one service is better, calmer, cheaper, or more formal than the other.
What are alternatives to compare with De Gustibus Italiae?
Bene Assai, Bonanova, Claudia, Incorrecte, Restaurant Sushi Taller are useful names to compare when planning a meal. Choose De Gustibus Italiae if its Barcelona location, listed hours, smart-casual dress code fit your plans. For any of the alternatives, check current menus, prices, availability directly before deciding.
