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Xemei

Name: Xemei
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.4

4.4 ·

Discover Xemei, a Venetian-Italian gem tucked near Montjuïc. Savor the celebrated ossobuco ragu and vitello tonnato, drizzled with aromatic olive oil, inside a strikingly original dining space.

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Reasons to go

Specializes in Venetian cuisine, a niche within Barcelona's Italian dining scene
The ossobuco ragu is the dish reviewers most frequently single out as exceptional
Known for its distinctive, original interior design as much as its food

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Full description

Xemei brings Venetian cooking to Barcelona, and reviewers describe it as among the best Italian experiences they've had in the city, crediting both the quality of the food and the originality of the space itself. The ossobuco ragu draws particular praise, alongside vitello tonnato and a notably aromatic olive oil used throughout the menu.

At 4.4 stars across roughly 2,300 reviews and an expensive price point with required booking, it's positioned as a deliberate dinner destination rather than a casual stop. Its above-average trendy and aesthetic scores fit a restaurant that feels distinctive within Barcelona's broader Italian dining scene.

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Address

Pg. de l'Exposició, 85, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain · Sants-Montjuïc

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

1h30

Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, evening or late night

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Book ahead, it's a destination restaurant rather than a walk-in
order the ossobuco ragu, the standout dish
pace yourself, courses run generous.

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Reviews

Amazing! The best experience I’ve had in an Italian (venetian) in Barcelona, great service, excellent quality of food and the space itself is super original. Also, the wine selection is flawless 🍝🍷🇮🇹

ignasi Antich

1/5

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