Eating a menú del día in Barcelona doesn't have to cost a fortune. Although the city average sits around €15-16, there are dozens of places where you can get a starter, main, dessert and a drink for €12 or just a bit more. The trick is knowing where to look — and getting there before they fill up.
This guide is different from the rest: the list below updates every day with the cheapest menús del día in Barcelona we have listed, ranked from lowest to highest price. It's not a snapshot from six months ago — it's what's being served today.
How much does a cheap menú del día cost in Barcelona
The price of the menú del día in Barcelona ranges from €12 to €18 in most neighborhoods. The cheapest ones — around €12-13 — usually meet three conditions:
- They're off the tourist circuit. Three or four streets away from the busiest areas, prices drop by 20-30%.
- They serve local workers who come back every day. A restaurant that lives off regulars can't afford to lower quality or inflate the price.
- They make the most of seasonal, market-fresh produce, which works out cheaper than a fixed menu all year round.
Cheap doesn't mean bad. Many of the city's best menús — home-style cooking, generous and honest — sit exactly in this price range.
The cheapest menús del día right now
This is the live list. Each restaurant shows the price of today's menú del día — tap any of them to see the specific dishes.
Cheapest menús del día in Barcelona (today)
Halal Marrakech
Berto's Milanesa - Diagonal
Izakaya Barcelona Gastro & Sushi
Berto's Milanesa SOM Multiespai
Brutal58 - Sant Antoni
Vilato Burger
Timesburg Sants
Timesburg Poblenou
Timesburg Fabra i Puig
Data updated in real time from Appetece
The neighborhoods where you'll eat cheapest
Not all neighborhoods cost the same. These are the ones with the best value for money in Barcelona:
- El Raval: €10-12 — very cheap international food, huge variety
- Poble-sec: €11-14 — probably the best value-for-money neighborhood
- Sant Antoni: €13-16 — high standard, market produce
- Gràcia: €12-15 — generous, home-style menus
- Sants: €11-14 — working-class neighborhood, prices kept in check
If you want the full street-by-street breakdown, check out our guide to menú del día prices by Barcelona neighborhood.
Tips for paying less (and eating better)
Go early. Some restaurants offer a lower price at 1pm than at 2:30pm, and the dishes that sell out fastest are still on offer.
Move away from the main square. The same menú that costs €17 on a tourist terrace costs €12 two streets away, where the locals eat.
Check the menu before sitting down. A proper menú del día includes a starter, a main, dessert or coffee, a drink and bread. If they charge extra for any of that, it isn't a real menú del día.
Compare before you leave. It's the single thing that saves the most time and money.
Find them before you head out
With Appetece you can see the menús del día near you in Barcelona, compare prices and dishes, and decide before you leave home or the office. Menus are updated every day, so what you see is what's being served today — not a frozen menu.
Looking for something else? Explore the full guide to the menú del día in Barcelona by neighborhood, or treat yourself to a gourmet menú del día without breaking the bank.
Eating well and cheaply in Barcelona is entirely possible. You just need to know where to look — and now you do.
Want to see the cheapest menús del día near you? Find them on Appetece — updated every day.