The Best of Barcelona
For more than 40 years, our family has created the best of Barcelona Cuisine.
Come join us for the freshest seafood, meats and produce that
Barcelona has to offer, classically prepared in Grandmother’s kitchen.
La Yaya Amelia – a local favorite.
Our Story
Welcome To La Yaya Amelia
Welcome to La Yaya Amelia, a restaurant that has been a local favorite for more than 40 years.
We focus on local culinary favorites using the freshest ingredients to delight our guests. Our extensive menu features meats, fresh seafood, local produce and deserts. Make sure to call about our specials menu, which features seasonal specialties form the Barcelona area.
Want to try everything?
Check out our fixed prices menus to sample the best of Barcelona cuisine, just how Yaya (grandma) used to make!
Hope to see you soon!
Only the Best
Freshest Ingredients, Classic Cuisine
The meals crafted using the freshest ingredients,
just how grandma used to make!
Market Price
Vermut
Enjoy locally produced olives, dried meats, and cheeses from the Barcelona area before you start your meal.
Market Price
Roast Leg of Lamb
Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Our braised roast leg of lamb comes with Pimientos de Padron and scalloped potatoes.
19€
Salmon Tartare
Fresh salmon crudo is cubed and served over fresh local greens with a light mustard vinaigrette, and topped with fried onion crisps.
13€
Fish and Shellfish Soup
Grandma’s original recipe!
Fish, shrimp, clams and scallops combine to create the perfect seafood stew. Served table-side over crusty french bread, egg and chives.
Market Price
Caprese Salad
Our take on the Italian favorite features mixed local greens over fresh tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
Finished with a lightly seasoned oil drizzle.
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Roasted Bacalao
Salt Cod, roasted with shaved garlic and pepperoncini peppers.
Finished with a light buttercream sauce and served with scalloped potatoes.
Testimonials
What People are Saying
“Great Experience”
“One of the staff at our hotel suggested this restaurant- wow was I glad he tipped us off! This place looks like a quiet mom and pop type place- until you taste the food. We had quite a refined and exquisite feast. The waiter ( also owner) was attentive and kindly suggested a wonderful wine to pair with our meal. Great experience!”
Alane
“Don’t Miss It!”
“Manolo (owner?) was an amazing host/waiter. He recommended our dishes when my wife and I told him we wanted the house special. Absolutely did not disappoint! Salad to start, three different sauces with the salted cod (Bacalao) and a wonderful flan type desert. And a few glasses of wine for about 75 euros. Crack open your wallet and enjoy. Back home it would be easily be over $100.“
Extraordinary
“Catalan Food at Its Best”
“Six of us dined at La Yaya Amelia hoping for an introduction to real Catalan food. We were not disappointed. We were waited on by the owner who was extremely friendly and helpful with menu suggestions. Food was excellent, outstanding meal. Restaurant is small, intimate very cozy. Well worth the experience. You will not be disappointed.“
Ed D
“A Jewel”
“Recommended by our hotel this restaurant was ideal for an informal freshly cooked meal. The one staff member on duty at 6 waited cooked and served wine. The food was beautiful and the local wine superb. The tiramisu was to die for.“
Keith P
Centrally Located
Find La Yaya Amelia in Barcelona
La Yaya Amelia is located 2 and 1/2 blocks from Spain's number one tourist attraction, La Sagrada Familia.
Hours of Operation
MON – SUN
12:00pm – 11:50pm
Find Us
Sardenya 364
08025 Barcelona, Spain
+34 934 56 45 73
Yaya Amelia
Photographed in 1953 in Hostal del Llobregat by Bella Dorita.