Maleducat is not your traditional fine dining spot. At this hotspot in Barcelona’s Sant Antoni neighborhood, guests can expect to embrace their inner gourmand with bold and experimental yet elevated dishes within a dining room that encourages lively conversation, laughter, and perhaps even a little mess.
Whether visiting the restaurant for the first time or a seasoned regular, Maleducat feels like the home of a gastronomically inclined friend. The sommelier and culinary team work in tandem to highlight the highlights of their crafts while emphasizing the joy of a shared meal.
The menu is a playful yet sophisticated amalgamation of finger foods, small plates, and decadent desserts, all crafted to be enjoyed without pretension.
Begin with unique offerings like Thierry’s ‘Fine de Claire’ oysters, prepared three ways: classically with lemon and pepper, with piparra gazpacho and herbs, or in a rich escabecha with roasted chicken juice.
The crispy croquettes made from 100% acorn-fed Iberian ham and the white prawn tartare toast are must-try finger foods. Do not overlook the crispy roll of Catalán “rostit,” served with plums and pine nuts.
Small plates continue to delight, such as the warm leeks with hazelnut vinaigrette, mató, sun-dried tomatoes, and lemon and the pluma of Iberian pork topped with fine garlic crème, roasted red pepper, watercress, and mustards.
Desserts–described as the “Final Ecstasy”—include an exotic passionfruit mousse topped with mango tartare and coconut ice cream. It is finished with a drizzle of basil reduction.
A visit to Maleducat is an invitation to indulge without abandon.
Top Takeaways:
Location: Sant Antoní, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Address: Carrer de Manso, 54, L’Eixample, 08015 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Cuisine: Catalán
Price Point: $$
Takes Reservations: Yes – via their website
The vibe: Lively, zany, and carefree atmosphere with an experimental menu to match.
Our favorite thing on the menu: From the “Finger Foods,” order the crispy roll of Catalán “rostit,” plums, and pine nuts, and from “Small Dishes to Share,” the pigeon with shallots, cherries, liver mousse, and mustards. Do not leave without trying the passionfruit, coconut, and basil mousse.
The attire: Smart Casual
Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner: Lunch: Monday to Thursday, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM; Friday and Saturday, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM; Dinner: Monday to Saturday, 7:30 PM – 10:45 PM
