Vegan
Macrobiotic
Spanish

Canteen style macrobiotic food restaurant with a retail section selling organic and health food products. Reported fully vegan Jan 2019. Open Mon-Sat 13:00-16:00.


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60 Reviews

First Review by hack_man

bicyclos

Points +128

Vegan
04 Nov 2024

Incredible. Healthy, filling, and delicious.

Large portions
very tasty vegetables
Prepare juices on the spot
The dessert didn't wow me but they offered several options. A strong dessert to finish the meal would've earned the fifth star easily 😁
Update: revisited and desserts were on point!

Updated from previous review on 2024-10-29

Martavillosa

Points +468

Vegetarian
23 Sep 2024

Nutritivo y baratito

Menú rico y abundante por 15€, a elegir entre tres opciones de cada plato. Comida casera, sabrosa y conscientemente equilibrada.

Muy fieles a su concepto de alimentación y a su propuesta de restaurante. El menú incluye agua y distintas variedades de té.

brookie457

Points +464

Vegan
03 Jul 2024

The best vegan meal in Barcelona

fantastic vegan clean meal experience at this restaurant. Friendly and helpful staff and clean facility. I think this was my favorite experience of all the ones in Spain so far. Highly recommended. 

Yvette.hfn

Points +1688

Vegan
01 May 2024

delicious menu options

We tried different options on the menu and they were all very tasty. The portions were very large and balanced and the staff were very friendly.

MarthaBasq

Points +2673

Vegan
20 Feb 2024

Menú del día super completo 😋

Cuando entré estaba un poco perdida así que voy a descubrir cómo es la experiencia.

Entras y al final del todo del local tienes la bandeja para coger e ir a la cocina a pedir tus platos. Es un self-service, te acercas ahí y en el cristal tienen escrito 3 opciones de primeros y 3 opciones de segundos. Pides uno de cada (o puedes hacer mitad y mitad en el segundo) y después eliges el postre que tienen muchísimas opciones (más de 5).

El primer plato siempre es una sopa o una crema. El segundo plato siempre viene acompañado de lentejas, ensalada y un poco de verdura, así que solamente cambia el "principal" a tu elección.

Después, tienes una selección de infusiones para terminar, que te las puedes rellenar a tu elección.

No se cómo he tardado tanto en venir a este lugar, realmente comes mucho y muy bien por un precio muy asequible. Sin duda , si viviera cerca vendría aquí cada día a mediodía!
Es más un sitio de ir a comer día a día que un tipo restaurante al que vas a "comer algo especial", siento que la filosofía del local es muy bonita y merece la pena frecuentarlo. Sin duda en el top 5 🔝

Pros: La filosofía , Comida muy rica

Cons: Nada!

ChiaraMigliore

Points +149

Vegan
11 Dec 2023

Delicious!

The place is a self service with fixed menu option.
Big portions and huge dessert slice!
The only negative point was the lady at the service, not very zen...but probably was not her best day :)
I highly recommend this place if you are vegan, hungry and around plaza Catalunya.

Pros: Food options , Portion, Desserts

Cons: Lady a bit rude

Jany91

Points +148

Vegan
30 Sep 2023

Healthy homecooked meals

I had a menu consisting of a pumpkin soup, rice integral which came with a salad, filled mushroom, roasted vegetables, beans and a nice sauce. For dessert I tried the berry coconut cake which was very delicious. The price for the menu was very affordable. I will definitely come back again!

Obtuzo

Points +135

Vegan
28 Jul 2023

Amo Macrobiotic Zen

La comida es deliciosa y la experiencia es muy completa. O vas con muchísima hambre, o el menú completo sirve para dos personas. Si eliges solo un plato no sale tan a cuenta pero todo el menú es increíble. Tienes aguas y distintos tés para probar aparte del agua de mesa que te dan. 10 de 10.

Pros: Todo!

ch1ckensht_conf0rmist

Points +92

Vegan
09 Jul 2023

For me, the best in Barcelona

This place is cheap, has amazing food, tasty but not overly spicy, and huge portions. Definitely the winner in the city for healthy food!

jroign

Points +293

Vegan
08 Jun 2023

Delicioso, bonito, bien de precio

Muy amables, buen ambiente, cercanos, comida DELICIOSA, servicio tipo cantina.

Pros: Comida muy rica, Menus diarios, Amable y sitio agradable

Cons: Decoración justa (para decir algo)

astarun

Points +62

Vegan
13 May 2023

soo delicious!!!

went there 3 times on a 4 day trip! cheap and super high quality food! loved it:)

Garonse

Points +804

Vegan
15 Mar 2023

fine for its price

kinda hospital food or kinda how i perceive it.

Pros: nice menu options

Cons: don’t recommend tiramisu, apple pie is just soft baked apples

aartschutte

Points +69

Vegan
25 Feb 2023

great value for money

You to to the kitchen, they serve you through a window. You have a few options for the meal, not too many, but who cares when they are good options. quite a few dessert options . Dessert was great. At the end for a complete and filling lunch less than 14 Euro.... apart from vegan its also macrobiotic.

Ill go back

Pros: value for money, presentation of the food, taste

indiracardus

Points +70

Vegan
27 Jan 2023

Chill and great

Beautiful place with a great quiet ambience, with a great variety of awesome plates. It also has snacks so is perfect for breakfasts and “meriendas”. Both salty and sweet!

It has vegan croquettes and empanadas that are delicious, also vegan tortilla with potatoes served with a special seed bread that is really good. I also recommend the cinnamon rolls they are spectacular, I was really happy when I saw them because they are one of my favorite bakeries!

Organic and macrobiotic, super healthy and tasty, enjoyable. The staff is really great, the lady who attended us was really nice she explained everything to us.

The ambience is really quiet, nice and really clean. Amazing products! #Veganuary

Pros: Organic, vegan, macrobiotic , Delicious food, Kind staff

LucíaMartins

Points +80

Vegan
17 Jan 2023

Comida saludable y vegana 👏🏼

Me fascina el concepto de este tipo de alimentación, te sirven una ración abundante por un precio más que razonable. Un trato súper amable por parte del staff! Volvería definitivamente 💕

Pros: Delicioso, Cambian sus platos diariamente, Es nutritivo! Poca sal y azúcar en las comidas

Cons: Nada negativo para decir

EmmanuelleG

Points +110

Vegan
19 Nov 2022

Delicious!

Love it. Nice healthy, filling, delicious food. Perfect lunch spot. All vegan!

LaiaTorrent

Points +1500

Vegan
01 Nov 2022

Excel·lent

Vegà, ecològic, saludable, no gaire car (relació qualitat/preu excel·lent) i en quantitat abundant. Ho té tot.

Updated from previous review on 2022-11-01

mumandroll

Points +28

Vegan
10 Oct 2022

Recomendable!

Restaurante de comida macrobiotica. Alimentación sana y consciente. Menú muy completo. El agua y el té van incluidos en el menú.

Pros: Comida equilibrada y sabrosa.

Cons: No hay reserva y puede ser difícil tener mesa.

lauricuc

Points +40

Vegan
06 Jul 2022

Fantastic food, excellent value

A great find in the Universitat area of Barcelona. It’s a cafeteria-style place, where you help yourself to a tray and then choose from a small range of options for starters and mains and desserts. If you’re looking for a place to have a quick lunch that is packed with nutrients and doesn’t break the bank, this is it. 10 out of 10.

Pros: Huge portions, Affordable, no frills place, Quick service

Montse🌱

Points +2029

Vegan
16 Jun 2022

Healthy ALL vegan food

Healthy food and all vegan. Large menu with different options for starters, main and desserts.
Balanced meals with all nutrients.
To drink they have filtered water or you can choose between three different types of tea. You can refill the glass.

Pros: Everything is vegan, Big portions

Cons: Only opened for lunch

ChiaraChianese

Points +382

Vegan
31 May 2022

Healthy vegan food 💚

Cozy place, homemade healthy food and very affordable

AnneOak

Points +60

Vegan
20 May 2022

Healthy, wholesome, amazing value

Only open for lunch 1-4pm but this could be the meal that carries you through the day. A generous plate of food that is thoughtfully prepared and presented by kind people who aren't impatient that you don't know the drill! Many of the patrons have obviously been coming here often.

We finally succumbed to the Spanish way of life after going here as we had to take a siesta to rest our stomachs after eating so much. (I just came off the Camino de Santiago where vegan pickings are slim. I have been refueling in Barcelona with spectacular results...but none as hearty as this.)

Huge value. A complete meal with dessert: 13.50 euros.

Big thumbs up for what must be a true effort of love for these restaurateurs.

Pros: All vegan, Good variety of mains, Many dessert options

Cons: Lunch only

MireiaCG

Points +73

Vegan
02 May 2022

Healthy & balanced vegan plate

They offer a daily menu with a choice of soup/juice, a balanced main dish and a dessert. In the main dish you get a choice of grain, two spoons of legumes, cooked veggies, raw veggies, fermented cabbage, seaweed). You can drink as much water as you want and they also have complimentary teas. Everything is delicious and after you eat you feel satiated and nourished in a very deep way for the rest of the day.

Very friendly place with peaceful vibe. It has been running for decades and they have steady customers that they treat like family.

Updated from previous review on 2022-05-02

Pros: Balanced vegan plate, Delicious, Fair price

Cons: It can be full at peak hours

AndrewNichol

Points +24

Vegan
08 Apr 2022

Fantastic.

My Spanish is non existent. A few gestures to suggest “surprise me” and I enjoyed fantastic soup and an amazing main. They asked is I wanted desert but the portions were so generous there was never going to be room. I real gem. Going back for lunch today whilst I’m still in Barcelona.

Pros: Vegan goodness, Great value for money , Quick

Cons: Don’t be put off by the unadventurous appearance.

Atreju_

Points +47

Vegan
30 Mar 2022

A wonderful Palete of Greens

A huge variety of different tastes. Especially the cake was wonderful. My stomach felt happy.
Could have a bit more depth in the end of the taste and may a bit more bite? Was a bit soft Overall.

Pros: All vegan ❤️

RobertSS

Points +138

Vegan
13 Feb 2022

Wonderful

Wonderful macrobiotic food. Lovely place and wonderful staff.

MariaLuzBesio

Points +20

Vegan
22 Jan 2022

Excelente atención y ambiente.

La Comida deliciosa y buenas opciones

Pros: Buena cantidad, Ambiente




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