Many foodies don’t come to Barcelona looking for desserts, as tasty tapas plates and generous servings of fresh seafood tend to take center stage. However, as you’ll learn on my Barcelona food tours, this city has plenty to offer in terms of sweet treats! Throughout this guide, I’ll let you...

They might be synonymous with cities like San Sebastián and Bilbao, but the pintxos in Barcelona could easily contend with the varieties found in the Basque Country. These skewered tapas-style bites can be found in various bustling bars throughout the Catalan capital and have seamlessly merged with the city’s traditional...

Why Trastevere Is a Pizza Lover’s Paradise Considering it’s a neighborhood famed for its foodie offerings, it’s little wonder Trastevere boasts some stellar pizzerias. Between sit-down eateries and grab-and-go haunts, I’ve dined at quite a few spots in the area since starting my Rome food tours in an effort to...

Spain is famed for its delectable cured meats, and the jamón, or ham, varieties are particularly revered. As such, I always try to include jamón in some form on my Barcelona food tours. Not only is it a must-try food in Barcelona, but it’s also an incredibly diverse one, seamlessly...

Few Barcelona foods are quite as legendary as calçots. Not only are these unique, seasonal veggies indisputably delicious, but they’re also a symbol of Catalan culture and have inspired the tradition of calçotadas, a type of calçot-themed BBQ. I’ve mentioned calçots a few times on my Barcelona food tours, but...

Aside from paella, tapas might just be Spain’s most iconic export. These pint-sized snacking plates are the focal point of my Barcelona food tours, and feasting on some meat, seafood, or veggie-based tapas is an unmissable cultural experience.  Tapas were traditionally served as accompaniments to drinks, a tradition which is...

If you’re a lover of sparkling wines, stopping by some cava bars in Barcelona is a must. Catalonia’s answer to champagne is always a massive hit on my Barcelona food tours, and there’s nothing quite like the sound of bottles popping, bubbles fizzing in chilled glasses, and bustling bars. Cava...

Bologna is a dream destination for foodies, and that doesn’t change just because you follow a gluten-free diet. With its rich culinary traditions and deep pride in handmade pasta and baked goods, the cuisine of Bologna might seem challenging for those with celiac disease at first glance. Yet the demand...