Restaurants · Our pick in Barcelona
Contraban
In the MICHELIN Guide
A discreet restaurant inside the Wittmore hotel, in the Gothic Quarter.
Our take
- MICHELIN Guide selection (2026)
- In the Wittmore
- Address
- Riudarenes 7, 08002 Barcelona
Gothic Quarter, Barcelona - Nearest metro
- Jaume I
350 m · 4 min walk
More distances - Website
- wittmorehotel.com
About Contraban
Contraban is in the Wittmore, at Carrer de Riudarenes 7, in a quiet corner of the Gothic Quarter; the MICHELIN Guide notes its slightly secret atmosphere.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Contraban before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from Contraban are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro stations
- Jaume IL4350 m4 min walk
- BarcelonetaL4500 m6 min walk
- LiceuL3550 m7 min walk
Key sights
- Barcelona Cathedral400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Museu Picasso500 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- La Boqueria700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Palau de la Música800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Barceloneta beach1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Casa Batlló1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- La Pedrera2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Sagrada Família2.5 kmWalk 32 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Park Güell4.3 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Barcelona-El Prat Airport13 kmCar or taxi 38 min
Main railway stations
- Plaça de Catalunya (Rodalies, FGC)1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Passeig de Gràcia (Rodalies)1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Plaça d’Espanya (FGC)2.6 kmWalk 32 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Barcelona Sants3.3 kmWalk 41 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
Location
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