Contraban serves contemporary French-inspired Mediterranean cooking in Ciutat Vella, with craft cocktails and Michelin Plate recognition in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
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- Address
- Carrer de Riudarenes, 7, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
- Phone
- +34 937 37 81 59
- Website
- wittmorehotel.com
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Cod croquettes, marinated salmon, and magret duck
Cod croquettes, marinated salmon, magret duck and carpaccio carabinero frame the kitchen’s contemporary French-inspired Mediterranean approach, making the restaurant a fit when the plan centers on a full meal.
Carrer de Riudarenes courtyard inside Wittmore Hotel
Carrer de Riudarenes, 7 puts Contraban inside Wittmore Hotel in Ciutat Vella, with a courtyard and open kitchen. Quiet, leisurely pacing suits a conversation-led lunch or dinner.
Craft cocktails with smart casual service
Craft cocktails sit alongside smart casual, upscale casual service, so the format reads polished without a formal dining-room brief. Michelin awarded Plate recognition in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Cuisine Context
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contraban | Contemporary French-Inspired Mediterranean | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Barri Gotic |
| âme | Modern French-Mediterranean Tasting Menu | $$$$ | Michelin Plate | l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample |
| Nectari | Modern Mediterranean with Seasonal Ingredients | $$$ | Michelin Plate | la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample |
| Oníric | Modern Spanish Fine Dining | $$$ | Bib Gourmand | la Vila de Gracia |
| Windsor | Modern Catalan | $$$ | Michelin Plate | la Dreta de l'Eixample |
| Olivos | Creative Mediterranean Fusion | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Sants |
Recognition history
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Intimate
- Cozy
- Modern
- Romantic
- Low Profile Address
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Business Dinner
- Courtyard
- Hotel Restaurant
- Open Kitchen
- Craft Cocktails
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 8 AM–12 AM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM–12 AM
- Wednesday
- 8 AM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 8 AM–12 AM
- Friday
- 8 AM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 8 AM–12 AM
- Sunday
- 8 AM–12 AM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Quiet, elegant, and cozy with dramatic architecture, lush courtyard garden walls, soft lighting, and a secretive, intimate atmosphere.