Xemei

Authentic Venetian · Poble Sec, Barcelona · €€€

Awards: 1 Sol Repsol

Open since 2005

Twin brothers Stefano and Max Colombo's Venetian dining room at the foot of Montjuïc — Barcelona's standard-bearer for cucina veneta. Bigoli in salsa veneziana, sarde in saor, fegato alla veneziana; a serious natural-wine list (same team as Bar Brutal); €40 average.

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Venetian cuisine specifically — bigoli, baccalà mantecato, sarde in saor, fegato alla veneziana Natural-wine program shared with Bar Brutal and Bar Super (same Colombo team)

Bigoli in salsa veneziana — thick spaghetti in onion-anchovy sauce Sarde in saor — pickled sardines, the classic Venetian preparation Baccalà mantecato — whipped salt cod brandade Fegato alla veneziana / fetge a la veneciana — veal liver, Venetian style Sèpies a la planxa amb polenta; spaghetti with mussels and clams

Owned by twin brothers Stefano and Max Colombo (the name 'Xemei' is Venetian dialect for 'twins') Sister projects: Bar Brutal (natural-wine bar, Born) and Bar Super (Jan 2026 marisquería, Born) The brothers published a Xemei cookbook with Planeta in 2016

Trattoria-style room with mismatched furniture and an open kitchen at the foot of Montjuïc Year-round street terrace Two seatings per service; meals run ~90 minutes

Average ~€40 per person; two seatings per service

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“Eating at Xemei is not just about enjoying good food, it's a trip to Venice.” — Salir Por Barcelona

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Address
Pg. de l'Exposició, 85, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
Phone
+34 935 53 51 40
Website
xemei.es
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