Oleum
Lunch in the Throne Room of the Palau Nacional
Located inside the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya – a mightily impressive palace on a hill – there aren’t many restaurants with better surroundings than Oleum. You’ll find it on the first floor of the museum, in what was once the palace’s throne room – a large, airy space fronted by a large floor-to-ceiling window that offer spectacular views of the cityscape below.
Quality wise and the restaurant’s menu has been designed by Fina Puigdevall, a celebrated Catalan chef whose Les Cols del Olot restaurant has garnered two Michelin stars. Order a plate of Oleum’s mouthwatering scallops, and peruse their specialist vermouth for something to wash them down with, from one of their coveted tables by the window.
Do note, that Oleum is only open for lunch (not dinner), but given its location it’s the perfect place to take a break while visiting the many treasures of Montjuic (home to the the romantic Magic Fountain attraction amongst others!).
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Extremely rude and racist staff. My daughter and I entered the restaurant and waited at the front for a few minutes without anyone acknowledging us. When a few other guests entered the restaurant the staff immediately approached them. I told the staff we were there first, and the waitress rudely asked if we had a reservation. I said no, and she put her hand up and rudely said “then you have to wait” and proceed to continue her conversation with the other guests who arrived after us. Now, I understand you must make a reservation at the restaurant in advance, but there is no posting or reminders at the entry. As a tourist there is no way knowing if any establishment needs reservation. In addition, how did the waitress knew we did not have a reservation and the other guests did? Is it because my daughter and I are Asian and the other guests were white? I tried to speak with someone in charge, and there was no manager on duty. The other staffs were also dismissive of their colleague’s behavior. Barcelona is a tourist destination with people from all over the world. I think it does not matter where you are from, everyone deserves basic respect. If these people can’t and are not willing to offer the most basic respect towards others, then they have no business working in the hospitality business!5 months ago
