Kabara

On a grand but forgotten street in the Raval district, a traveller with a nose for adventure may chance upon Kabara: a one-of-a-kind restaurant, whose creative kitchen refuses to be shackled by a singular type of cuisine. Instead, the Palestinian owner has allowed Kabara's select menu to take on influences from Persia, Greece, Mexico, India and beyond. Lemon-scented couscous, Jerusalem-style hummus and homemade french fries are served up next to Arayes (hot sandwiches made with Arabic bread), Makhani chicken curry or freshly-minced hamburgers. What's more the chef has recently added a selective tapas menu, including mouthwatering smoked beef from Leon. The attention to originality with quality also extends to the drinks on offer, which includes Palestinian Taybeh beer, ecologic wines from Catalonia, and German Fritz-kola (take that Coke!). The interior decor is as Bohemian as you might hope, with baudy sketches by Spanish painters hanging from the walls and recycled junk propped up on the bar as art. Best of all are the abstract tabletops, painted by a Catalan artist who couldn't pay his bills!

Delicious arayes (arabic breads), the original Czech Budvar beer (not the horrible American Budweiser version!), great staff and chilled atmosphere... Very spacious and uncramped, which is a nice change in Barcelona.

Try the Taybeh beer. Very smooth and a nice surprise!

everytime i go to barcelona i go to kabara. hamad, nicole, kabara became one of my destination in europe, just like other cities.its a great trio you rarely can find in other places.going there at the end of long troubled tired day allow you to throw all this out before going inside where two friends-owners take care of u and u feel belonging there and was missing something before u show up there.meeting friends and have different distinguish meal everyday, listening to live music or finding urself suddenly in a cultural event, and stay till u close down the place with hamad and nicole is only a small part of very wonderful adventure u can make urself.just 3 minutes from las ramblas so go there make ur own and create something and share with it in a place u can easily call art gallery.hope to meet u guys girls whatever ...when i go there again..soon

When in Barcelona, make sure you have a meal at Kabara! The food is excellent, varied and there is something for every taste bud. The atmosphere and service are very welcoming and if you have trouble choosing your wine, do not worry, Nicole makes the best choices! We went there several times by ourselves and with friends, and after a great sightseeing day in the city, Kabala was here to make us feel relaxed! And it is conveniently located!

Un endroit super sympas, au centre de Barcelone. On y mange super bien, des spécialités de tous les pays. Les cocktail parfait.
Le servie très bien.

Une superbe adresse à découvrir...Je ne peux que vous conseiller d'y faire un saut.

This is a very charming place, a few steps away from Las Ramblas, but still in the heart of Barcelona. The place is really original with its warm atmosphere and typical dishes from all over the world. You are warmly welcomed by the whole personnel, and while raising an excellent glass of wine with your friends, listening good music, being surrounded by painting of local artists and savoring an excellent meal, the time stops for you to enjoy.

I feel very proud to be one of the regular customers of Kabara… It’s one of the best “intercultural spaces” in Barcelona where you can taste innovative food, listen to all kind of music and, what is more, to have a good and relaxing conversation… It’s an original place for curious people! It’s an opportunity to meet interesting people, to discuss challenging subjects and to eat delicious dishes from all over the world. For me kabara became the door to a complex, bohemian and fascinating world of Raval. I hope you’ll enjoy it!