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Restaurant Saó BCNB+
Carrer de Cesare Cantú, 2, Gràcia, 08023 Barcelona, Spain
· Restaurant, Catalonian restaurant, Mediterranean restaurant
· Vallcarca i els Penitents
Creative Catalan tasting menus with standout value and friendly service, tempered by small portions and mixed wine program feedback.
The verdict
Saó BCN delivers refined contemporary Catalan cooking with warm, attentive service at compelling value for tasting menus. However, occasional consistency dips—bland dishes and undercooked rice amid otherwise strong execution— prevent a higher grade, while understated, simple interiors lack the ambiance polish expected at grade A level. The result is a solid neighborhood destination for adventurous eaters seeking creative technique over spectacle.
One caveat: Portions can feel too small for some appetites; consider bread or extra courses
What to order
- Tasting menu (multi-course)
- Wine pairing
- Black rice crisp with salmon roe and yuzu
What diners say
- Feeling of a guided culinary journey
- Friendly explanations from staff
- Excellent price-to-quality ratio
Opening Hours
Monday
Tuesday13:30–17:00
Wednesday13:30–17:00
Thursday13:30–17:00, 20:30–00:00
Friday13:30–17:00, 20:30–00:00
Saturday13:30–17:00, 20:30–00:00
Sunday
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