This is the second part of "Tired of tapas?": the first covered sushi and ramen, Senegal, Palestine and Colombia, and this one is about Georgian, Armenian and Ukrainian food, vegetarian restaurants, Pakistani kebab and burgers. The Italian and Latin American places now have their own articles, linked at the end. All the places come from my list of saved spots; the descriptions are put together from Google Maps reviews, and I'll add my own notes as I visit.
Prices are Google's average spend per person, valid as of 30 September 2026. Rate: 1 € ≈ $1.13.
In short
- Khinkali: KAIA in the Eixample, and the cheapest at SAPERAVI in Nou Barris.
- Armenia and Ukraine: Tapan in Sants and KORCHMA RODYNA in Sant Gervasi.
- Vegetarian food meat-eaters love too: LOMBARDA and Fat Veggies.
- Burgers: Asado Burgers, Morrita and Acero.
- Bring cash: Bismillah Kebabish doesn't take cards.
The Caucasus and Ukraine
KAIA
Dreta de l'Eixample · Georgian · 20–30 € (≈$23–34) · daily 13:00–23:00, Fri–Sat until 0:00
Google Maps · Carrer de Mallorca, 246
According to Google Maps reviews (4.9 from 670+): a cosy Georgian restaurant that many call the best in Barcelona. Reviewers praise the juicy khinkali, the khachapuri, the generous portions and the Napoleon cake. Quick, attentive service; people often come two days in a row. A small gripe: the kharcho soup comes without bread.
SAPERAVI
Nou Barris · Georgian · 10–20 € (≈$11–23) · Tue–Sun 13:00–23:00, closed Mon
Google Maps · Carrer d'Escòcia, 71
According to Google Maps reviews (4.9 from 300): a small Georgian restaurant near Fabra i Puig, well off the tourist trail. The khinkali, with broth inside, are among the best in town, with no minimum order; reviewers also praise the boneless mtsvadi, the Adjarian khachapuri and the Georgian wine. Prices, they say, are unbeatable. It gets hot inside in summer.
Bar Restaurant Gabi
El Clot · Georgian · 20–30 € (≈$23–34) · Mon 17:00–23:00, Tue–Sun 14:00–23:00, Fri–Sat until 0:00
Google Maps · Instagram · Carrer de la Muntanya, 62
According to Google Maps reviews (4.4 from 540+): a spacious, nicely decorated Georgian restaurant run by Georgians. Reviewers praise the khinkali, the khachapuri (one calls it the best in town), Georgian-style aubergine, the walnut salad, shashlik and Georgian wine by the glass; it works well for groups. Downsides: it's short-staffed on weekdays, and one regular complained about rude service.
Tapan
Sants · Armenian & Georgian · 20–30 € (≈$23–34) · daily 13:00–0:00, Fri–Sat until 1:00
Google Maps · website · Carrer del Tenor Masini, 96
According to Google Maps reviews (4.8 from 850+): a Caucasian restaurant with warm hospitality: khinkali, grilled meats, salads and cheeses. Reviewers praise the borscht, the BBQ platter, Armenian gata and medovik honey cake. It gets full in the evening, but a table usually frees up within 10–20 minutes. One guest found the food good but unremarkable.
KORCHMA RODYNA
Sant Gervasi · Ukrainian · 20–30 € (≈$23–34) · Tue–Sun 13:00–0:00, closed Mon
Google Maps · website · Carrer de Muntaner, 443
According to Google Maps reviews (4.6 from 630): a Ukrainian tavern with a homely feel and all the classic dishes. Reviewers praise the chicken Kyiv, cabbage rolls, cheese varenyky, mackerel, garlic pampushky and homemade berry drinks. The waiters patiently explain the menu, some staff wear traditional dress, and there's a dance show every night at 20:00.
Vegetarian
LOMBARDA
Poblenou · vegetarian · 20–30 € (≈$23–34) · Mon and Wed–Fri 13:00–23:30, Sat–Sun 14:00–23:30, closed Tue
Google Maps · website · Carrer de Pere IV, 2
According to Google Maps reviews (4.9 from 560+): a short menu where vegetables are the stars rather than a side dish, and meat-eaters love it too. Reviewers praise the brioche with pistachio and burrata, the labneh, smoked cauliflower, mushrooms with polenta and the avocado tart. Generous portions at fair prices, a clean, cosy room and funky music.
Fat Veggies
Dreta de l'Eixample · wood-fired vegetarian & vegan · 20–30 € (≈$23–34) · daily 13:00–23:00
Google Maps · website · Carrer de Bailèn, 83
According to Google Maps reviews (4.6 from 2,100): a cosy, rustic restaurant doing sharing plates from local produce, cooked in a wood-fired oven. Reviewers praise the vegan tacos, cashew ravioli, croquettes, hispi cabbage, homemade ginger beer and kombucha. You can order half portions to try more, and there's a tasting menu with wine pairing.
Kebabs and burgers
Bismillah Kebabish
El Raval · Pakistani street food · 1–10 € (≈$1–11) · daily 12:30–0:30, Fri–Sat until 1:00
Google Maps · Carrer de Joaquín Costa, 22
According to Google Maps reviews (4.4 from 6,000+): a plain halal Pakistani joint, always full of families, with queues spilling onto the street. The stars are the tandoori chicken shawarma with house sauce and the chicken curry (about 7 €); the shawarma isn't the Middle Eastern kind, though, with different bread and sauce. Cheap, filling and fast. Cash only.
Asado Burgers
Esquerra de l'Eixample · burgers · 20–30 € (≈$23–34) · Mon–Thu 19:30–23:00, Fri–Sat 13:30–16:00 and 20:00–23:30, closed Sun
Google Maps · website · Passatge de Lluís Pellicer, 12
According to Google Maps reviews (4.6 from 1,600+): a burger place many call the best in Barcelona: the patty is hand-pressed and juicy rather than compacted. Recommended: the El Don, the Asado with onion rings, the veggie burger, guacamole, croquettes and cheesecake. The fries are worth adding. One guest felt the bun could be better.
Morrita
Sant Gervasi · smash burgers · 10–20 € (≈$11–23) · Mon–Thu 12:30–15:45 and 19:00–23:15, Fri–Sat 12:30–23:45, Sun 12:30–23:15
Google Maps · website · Carrer de les Santjoanistes, 18
According to Google Maps reviews (4.6 from 460+): a small neighbourhood burger joint near Plaça Molina whose smash burgers locals rank among the top three in town. The favourite is the double truffle; the fries are freshly cut. Rock on the speakers, quick service, takeaway available. Some find the truffle fries a bit much.
Acero
Sants · burgers · 10–20 € (≈$11–23) · daily 13:00–16:00 and 20:00–22:45
Google Maps · website · Carrer de Robrenyo, 57
According to Google Maps reviews (4.7 from 1,800+): a burger place with creative burgers: truffle ones, egg-yolk sauce, bacon jam, havarti, and "Champions" burgers made with dry-aged beef. Reviewers praise the ten-spice fries, the homemade dips, the croquettes and the Lotus cheesecake. A lively room, and the owner serves tables himself. Some found the patty dense and the bun a bit too big.
One last thing
If you're planning dinner on a Monday, note that SAPERAVI and KORCHMA RODYNA are closed that day and Bar Restaurant Gabi only opens at 17:00. KAIA, Tapan, Fat Veggies, Bismillah Kebabish, Morrita and Acero open every day, and Asado Burgers only does lunch on Fridays and Saturdays.
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