Quimet & Quimet – Montaditos

Tapas can be found all over Spain. Every place will have a similar menu, but if you look hard enough you can find places that specialize in unique dishes.

Quimet & Quimet in Barcelona specializes in montaditos. Not to be confused with the small sandwich montaditos you may find elsewhere in Spain, these montaditos are open-faced. Small and crostini-like, they are topped with a wide array of cold ingredients and showcase the best conservas, or preserved food, that Spain has to offer. When thinking of canned food, one tends to imagine a tin of dry tuna in murky water. In Spain however, canning is treated very differently with high quality produce that has been preserved in vinegar or the sublime Spanish olive oil. The flavor of whatever has been preserved continues to intensify over time, leading to a powerful flavorbomb soaking in an infused oil that makes for the most perfect dip for your bread.

Stroll up to the packed bar at Quimet & Quimet and you will be greeted by the efficient staff that will take your order from their expansive menu. While it may be daunting, there is no need to fear; everything they have is thoughtfully balanced and delicious. One of our favorites is sweet prawn with roasted red pepper, creme fraiche, and caviar. Pair it with their fantastic house vermouth on tap that is designed to keep you wanting more and you may find it hard to leave!

Quimet & Quimet is definitely worth making a detour to the Montjuïc area of Barcelona for a unique experience!

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Quimet Quimet
Carrer del Poeta Cabanyes, 25
08004 Barcelona, Spain