La Balmesina

Wood-fired Pizza · Eixample, Barcelona · €€

Sourdough pizza from three Italian founders following Slow Food principles. 72-hour fermented dough with seasonal local toppings. On the World's Best Pizza lists. Italy Segreta featured.

The Delekta Review

La Balmesina in Gràcia is sourdough pizza by three Italian founders following Slow Food principles — 72-hour fermented dough with seasonal local toppings, wood-fired in an oven that gives the pies their characteristic char. It's appeared on World's Best Pizza lists. The Slow Food commitment means seasonal toppings change regularly, sourced from local producers rather than imported Italian standards. The dough is the star — the long fermentation creates a crust that's light, digestible, and properly chewy. The space in Gràcia is small and casual, fitting the neighbourhood's personality. Prices are accessible. In the ongoing debate over Barcelona's best pizza (Sartoria Panatieri, NAP, and La Balmesina being the three most cited contenders), La Balmesina's edge is the Slow Food philosophy — not just technique but a commitment to where the ingredients come from. For pizza with a conscience and a genuinely good crust, this is a strong argument.

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Address
Carrer de Balmes, 193, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08006 Barcelona, Spain
Phone
+34 934 15 62 24
Website
labalmesina.com
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