Restaurant Tangana

In the very heart of Barcelona’s Gràcia district, at 19 Riera de Sant Miquel Street, stands Tangana, a restaurant that masterfully blends Catalan market cuisine with a casual, contemporary and vibrant atmosphere.
The project bears the signature of chef Josep Maria Masó and his disciple and partner Àlex López, a duo who have created a space where culinary tradition finds a modern voice without losing its authenticity or warmth.

The restaurant

The place exudes energy. A bar facing the open kitchen invites diners to witness the culinary performance firsthand, while the dining area alternates between high and low tables, creating a dynamic setting that encourages sharing and conversation. It’s no coincidence that the bar fills up even on Mondays: according to local press, Tangana has already become one of Gràcia’s most popular and lively meeting points, well beyond fleeting trends.

Gastronomy

Tangana’s culinary approach is honest, flavourful, and rooted in seasonal produce. It’s Catalan cooking at heart, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. The menu evolves with the seasons, yet some dishes have already achieved signature status:

• Fricandó croquettes, rich and deeply savoury.
• Fried aubergines with honey, crisp and addictive.
• Russian salad with tuna, creamy and well-balanced.
• Molletes filled with pulled pork or calamari and garlic aioli, pure indulgence in a bun.
• Artichoke flowers with spicy romesco sauce, a nod to traditional Catalan recipes.
• Fried baby fish, light and perfect for sharing.
• Trinxat with confit pork belly, rustic Catalan comfort food.
• Cap i pota, a slow-cooked, melt-in-the-mouth stew.
• Confit lamb shank “à la française”, tender and aromatic.
• Cod with Catalan sauce, rich and nuanced.
• Cured salmon loin with Café de Paris sauce, with a subtle international twist.

Why visit?

Tangana is one of those restaurants that manage to balance tradition and modernity without losing their soul. Its philosophy champions quality ingredients, precise execution, and a format designed for sharing and savouring.
It’s the ideal spot for anyone seeking good food, lively atmosphere, and that rare feeling of being exactly where you want to be: at ease, among friends, with a great plate before you and a glass of wine in hand.