El Boliche del Gordo Cabrera
la Dreta de l'Eixample, Barcelona
Restaurant in Barcelona, Spain
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book El Boliche del Gordo Cabrera for an easy Eixample meal when convenience matters more than ceremony. Lunch is the cleaner fit for visitors moving through central Barcelona, while dinner works for a casual date or low-pressure celebration. Cross-shop Sato i Tanaka for a more focused Japanese-Mediterranean experience or La Paella de Su if paella is the reason for the meal.
About El Boliche del Gordo Cabrera
Is El Boliche del Gordo Cabrera worth booking in Barcelona? It can be, if the plan is a direct meal with its service windows rather than a decision built around accolades, prices, dishes, or a particular service format. It is simple: it is in Barcelona, the dress code is smart casual, it serves Tuesday through Saturday, with Monday and Sunday closed.
The clearest way to use it in a Barcelona itinerary is around its published hours: 1–4 PM and 8–11 PM from Tuesday to Saturday. Beyond that, for specific claims about menu style, signature dishes, pricing, seating, or booking difficulty, it's best to check the venue directly before planning around those details.
Use it for a Barcelona lunch or dinner within its hours
El Boliche del Gordo Cabrera offers lunch and dinner service from Tuesday to Saturday: 1–4 PM and 8–11 PM. It is closed on Monday and Sunday. That makes it a practical option to consider when your schedule fits those windows, especially if you want a Barcelona meal without relying on claims about awards, format, or a particular menu category.
For broader planning, use Our full Barcelona restaurants guide and compare the details each venue provides.
Where it fits against other choices
If you are comparing dining options, keep the comparison broad unless you have current menu and service details from the venues themselves. L' Antica Pizzeria Da Michele, Sato i Tanaka, La Paella de Su, Bisavis, La Terraza de Anna can all be part of a wider shortlist, depending on what kind of meal you want and what is available for your dates.
Readers building a longer shortlist should compare basics such as opening days, service hours, dress expectations, city, the kind of experience each venue currently describes. For El Boliche del Gordo Cabrera, these include its Barcelona location, smart casual dress, Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner service.
Planning details
- Location
- Carrer del Consell de Cent, 338, Eixample, 08009 Barcelona, Spain
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- elbolichedelgordo.com
- Phone
- +34932156881
The take
The Take
The Vibe
El Boliche del Gordo Cabrera reads like a classic neighbourhood boliche: modest, unpretentious and firmly rooted in taberna tradition. The write-up frames it as a working‑address restaurant in Eixample rather than a staged destination, and that everyday positioning shapes the atmosphere — relaxed, low‑fuss and aimed at regulars rather than press. The editorial tone in the description contrasts the high‑concept restaurants nearby with this place’s steadier, more classic role. If you expect theatrical plating and reservation drama, this is not it; instead you find dependable, familiar cooking delivered in a quietly charming, intimate setting.
Best For
This boliche is best for uncomplicated, convivial meals with people you know — think family dinners, neighborhood groups and casual hangouts. The copy emphasizes a consistent product for a regular clientele and a location that functions more as a working neighbourhood address than a destination strip, which makes it well suited to repeat visits and relaxed gatherings. It works particularly well when you want a straightforward, meat‑forward meal without the spectacle of Eixample’s fine‑dining circuit, and for anyone seeking a low‑key, reliably hearty dinner in the neighborhood.
Ordering Tips
The menu’s signposts are meat and grill: the description highlights parrillada alongside specific cuts such as entraña and bife de chorizo. When you visit, prioritize those signature items — the parrillada and the boliche’s named steaks feature prominently in the write‑up and define the restaurant’s culinary identity. Keep expectations simple: the place trades technical showmanship for straightforward, well‑executed grilled cuts. Given the taberna format and emphasis on a consistent offering for locals, ordering the listed specialties is the clearest way to experience what the restaurant does best.
Venue details
Ambiance
Beautiful, elegant decor with open kitchen view, cozy and surprisingly sophisticated atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- parrillada
- entraña
- bife de chorizo
Planning details
Location
Carrer del Consell de Cent, 338, Eixample, 08009 Barcelona, Spain · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- L' Antica Pizzeria Da Michele, Notable alternative
- Sato i Tanaka, Japanese-Mediterranean Fusion, Japanese-Mediterranean Fusion
- La Paella de Su, Notable alternative
- Bisavis, Eclectic, Eclectic
- La Terraza de Anna, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Barcelona
El Boliche del Gordo Cabrera is the practical Eixample pick when booking ease and central location matter. L' Antica Pizzeria Da Michele is the better call for a casual pizza-led meal with a clearer format, while La Paella de Su makes more sense when the group specifically wants paella rather than a general dinner.
For a more composed meal, Sato i Tanaka is the sharper cross-shop because its Japanese-Mediterranean focus gives the night a stronger point of view. Bisavis is the better choice for diners who want an eclectic brief and are willing to make the meal more of the evening's main event.
Choose La Terraza de Anna when ambiance is the priority. Choose El Boliche del Gordo Cabrera when the group needs an easier Barcelona booking, a central Eixample base, a meal that does not require planning the day around the table.
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Compare El Boliche del Gordo Cabrera
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Boliche del Gordo Cabrera | Barcelona | ; | No published awards |
| L' Antica Pizzeria Da Michele | Barcelona | ; | No published awards |
| Sato i Tanaka | Barcelona | Japanese-Mediterranean Fusion | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #629 |
| La Paella de Su | Barcelona | ; | No published awards |
| Bisavis | Barcelona | Eclectic | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Highly Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #1842024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #1902023 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Highly Recommended |
| La Terraza de Anna | Barcelona | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at El Boliche del Gordo Cabrera?
Is lunch or dinner better at El Boliche del Gordo Cabrera?
Lunch and dinner are served Tuesday to Saturday: lunch runs 1–4 PM and dinner runs 8–11 PM. The better choice depends on your Barcelona schedule.
What should a first-timer know about El Boliche del Gordo Cabrera?
El Boliche del Gordo Cabrera is in Barcelona, has a smart casual dress code, is closed Monday and Sunday. It serves Tuesday to Saturday from 1–4 PM and 8–11 PM.
What are alternatives to El Boliche del Gordo Cabrera?
Other options to compare include L' Antica Pizzeria Da Michele, Sato i Tanaka, La Paella de Su, Bisavis, La Terraza de Anna. Check each venue's current details to decide which best fits your plans.
Is El Boliche del Gordo Cabrera good for a special occasion?
That depends on the kind of occasion you have in mind. It offers a Barcelona location, smart casual dress code, Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner hours; check the venue directly for current atmosphere, menu, reservation information.
How far ahead should I book El Boliche del Gordo Cabrera?
For booking difficulty, contact the venue or use its current booking channel, especially for Tuesday-to-Saturday dinner service from 8–11 PM.
