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Barcelona placed fifth in Time Out’s Best Cities for Food 2026, with 82% of residents rating the city’s food scene for quality and the panel singling out its neighbourhood markets and Catalan traditions. What the ranking understates is how much of that reputation rests on ritual rather than restaurants. As experimental as the city’s food scene has become, it’s equally committed to protecting local customs. This is evident in both the menus and the dining rituals that surround them.