Bacaro Restaurant
Intimate Italian Candlelit
Restaurant
Xemei
Venetian cooking by twin brothers below Montjuic
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
Run by Venetian twins Stefano and Max Colombo (the name is Venetian dialect for 'twins'), Xemei is widely held to be the best Italian table in Barcelona. A cluttered, warm room of mismatched furniture around a central bar opening to the kitchen, sending out cicchetti, fresh pasta and grilled seppie with polenta, paired with an organic wine list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Xemei, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Xemei?
Xemei is located in Poble Sec, Barcelona, Passeig de l'Exposicio, 85, 08004 Barcelona.
What are the opening hours of Xemei?
Xemei is open Daily 13:00-16:00, 20:00-23:30.
What is Xemei best for?
Xemei is especially popular for Dinner, Pasta, Wine Lovers.
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