Olive & Ash opens
A 30-cover dining room with a single grill opens on Harbour Row in Barcelona.
Our story
Small team, big standards.
How Olive & Ash became Barcelona's favourite restaurant.
Why Olive & Ash
Four reasons guests trust Olive & Ash.
Olive & Ash is a neighbourhood restaurant in Barcelona cooking over fire with produce from farms we know by name. Relaxed lunches, long dinners and a short, honest wine list, served by people who love what they do.
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Cooked over fire
Our wood-fired grill and oven give everything we cook depth, char and a little bit of smoke.
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Local & seasonal
We write the menu around what our farmers and fishermen bring us each week.
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Something for everyone
Vegetarian and vegan dishes on every menu, and every allergen clearly labelled.
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A thoughtful wine list
Small growers, natural wines and a proper alcohol-free pairing, explained without jargon.
Mission & values
Our mission is simple: be the easiest yes for everyone in Barcelona.
Independent and locally run. We answer to our guests, not to shareholders.
Sam WhitlockChef & co-founder- 01
People first
We take the time to listen. Every conversation starts with you, not a ticket number.
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Real expertise
Our chefs are experienced, properly trained and genuinely good at what they do.
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Rooted in Barcelona
Local partners, local suppliers and a lot of local guests. We're proud to be part of Barcelona.
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Easy to reach
Call, message or drop in. Quick, clear answers without the runaround.
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Honest advice
If something isn't right for you, we'll say so, even when it means less business for us.
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Privacy, always
Your details stay private and secure. We never sell or share your data.
Our story
How we got here.
From day one to today: the moments that shaped Olive & Ash in Barcelona.
8years serving Barcelona,
since 2018
since 2018
- 201801 / 04
- 202002 / 04
Kitchen counter & takeaway
We build the six-seat kitchen counter and launch weekend takeaway feasts.
- 202303 / 04
The private room
The first floor becomes our private dining room for up to 24 guests.
- 202504 / 04
Local Plate Award
Named best neighbourhood restaurant in the regional Local Plate Awards.
Meet the team
The people behind Olive & Ash.
Experienced chefs who know Barcelona, take the time to listen and get the details right.
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Wood-fired flatbread
Sam Whitlock
Chef & co-founder
Sam trained in London and San Sebastián before coming home to open Olive & Ash. He runs the fire, writes the menu and still does the morning bread.
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Burrata & heritage tomatoes
Amara Osei
Head chef
Amara leads the kitchen day to day and heads up our ferments and preserves. Her roast celeriac converted half of our regulars.
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Crispy pork belly bites
Lucía Ferrer
Sommelier
Lucía grew up among vineyards in Catalonia and looks after our natural wine list, alcohol-free pairings and the occasional wine class.
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Hand-rolled pappardelle
Elliot Price
Restaurant manager
Elliot makes sure every guest feels looked after, from the first phone call to the last espresso. He also runs our private dining.
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Wild mushroom risotto
Mei Tanaka
Pastry chef
Mei is behind the cheesecake, the ice creams and the tart for two. She churns, bakes and tempers everything in-house.
Reviews
Loved by guests across Barcelona.
Hundreds of five-star reviews and counting. Here's what guests say about Olive & Ash.
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“The flatbread alone is worth the trip. We've been coming to Olive & Ash every month for a year and it's never been anything less than brilliant. Warm, unfussy and the food is outstanding.”
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Hannah W.
Regular guest
“Booked the tasting menu for my partner's birthday. Seven courses, every one a highlight, and the team sang happy birthday without making it awkward. The ribeye course was unreal.”
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Marcus T.
Birthday dinner
“So rare to find a restaurant where the vegan main isn't an afterthought. The roast celeriac was the best thing on our table, and my steak-eating friends agreed.”
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Priya S.
Vegan guest
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Rated 4.9 by guests in Barcelona