La Mundana de Sants: an exceptional gastrobar in Barcelona

If you have a refined palate and curious taste buds, head to la Mundana de Sants and prepare to be surprised by their original and innovative dishes!

La Mundana de Sants and its highly creative cuisine

Just a few steps from the biggest train station in Barcelona, you will find la Mundana de Sants (“Society” in English). This place calls itself a “gastropub” and offers fusion cuisine influenced by French, Japanese and Mediterranean cooking, otherwise known as the perfect blend of finesse, flavour, originality and freshness!

At la Mundana de Sants, the chefs juggle modern and traditional styles and play around with different cooking methods. The result is nothing short of astounding!

• For info: in 2016, la Mundana de Sants was voted best restaurant by the readers of the newspaper El Periódico! Bravo!

The menu at Mundana de Sants

Eating!

At la Mundana de Sants, choosing a dish is a perplexing process! What do you do when everything is so appetizing? It is very likely that, like me, even after carefully studying the menu you will still change your mind three times.

The menu has a wide range of meats, vegetables, fish and shellfish, combined with some very interesting ingredients! For example, what would you say to skewered octopus and pork with aubergine caviar and coconut? Or braised duck with black quinoa and broccoli mousse?

But this is just to give you an idea, the full list is very long…

• Our advice: Let your curiosity lead you, and don’t be afraid to indulge!

• Personally, I opted for the la Mundana skewer, the crab, avocado and apple tacos, and the magnificent strawberry and basil mochi for dessert (main photo). Everything was absolutely delicious!
• My only regret? Not having the appetite to try everything on the menu!

Drinking! 

La Mundana de Sants is a vermutería, so vermouth is the star of the show. In total there are 14 different types of vermouth to choose from (“blancos” or “negros”). Don’t hesitate to ask the staff, if you need advice!

• I tried the Mirrha vermouth (the least sweet), a real treat!

If you’re not crazy about this drink, don’t worry! There is also a vast array of wines and Cavas to choose from.

La Mundana de Sants, affordable prices in a charming setting

Given the quality and originality of the offering, the prices are very reasonable!

• Starters are priced between 2 euros and 11.50, mains between 12 and 14 euros and desserts around 7 euros.
• Expect to pay around 4 euros for a vermouth or a glass of wine.
• Due to the small size and open kitchen, the restaurant offers a very friendly atmosphere.

La Mundana de Sants: useful information

• Booking is required at least 48 hours in advance.
• The restaurant is often full and sometimes a little noisy as a result.
• Right at the back of the restaurant is a little terrace where diners can smoke or simply get some fresh air!

Enjoy!