Casa Pepi: Barcelona’s new soulful, castizo-style eatery
In a neighbourhood bubbling with creative energy like El Clot, Casa Pepi opens its doors to reclaim the art of eating well — without pretence, but with plenty of personality. This latest addition from Grup Amiks — the minds behind beloved spots like Bar Pimentel, CULKIN, V de Vermut and Piel de Gallina — combines the best of traditional Spanish cooking with a delightfully eccentric atmosphere that leaves no one indifferent.
Welcome to a space where anything is possible
A bold neon sign greets guests with a resounding “Sí a todo” — Yes to everything — the perfect motto for Casa Pepi’s philosophy: unrestrained hospitality and a true passion for good food. Their slogan, “Homemade food, great service and a family feel”, comes alive in a space that feels straight out of an Almodóvar film, with bottle-green walls, crimson accents and colourful tiled floors.
A menu that pays tribute to tradition with a cheeky twist
In Casa Pepi’s kitchen, classics are both celebrated and reimagined.
From gildas and croquettes in all kinds of flavours (air-dried beef, cheese and caramelised onion, Iberian ham, free-range chicken and king prawn), to a Russian salad with pickled chillies, devilled eggs with tuna, or Catalan favourites like bomba de carne with alioli, and coca de recapte topped with butifarra and escalivada.
Those craving timeless flavours will also find callos a la Pepi (tripe stew), meatballs with wild mushrooms, or cider-glazed chistorra sausage. Naturally, no true casa de comidas would be complete without tortillas — here you’ll find a salt cod and pickled chilli version, or their “open” take, with black pudding, piparras and pine nuts.
“Homemade food, great service and a family feel.”
From land and sea… to nostalgic puddings
The menu also ventures through land and sea: grilled zamburiñas with confit tomato, caramelised marine foie, corvina tartare, crispy pig’s ear with romesco, or a stunning honey-glazed lamb rack.
For dessert, it’s a sweet trip down memory lane: arroz con leche, tocinillo de cielo, crema catalana and torrija evoke the long, unhurried sobremesas of days gone by.
A liquid selection designed for pure enjoyment
Casa Pepi’s wine list champions natural and low-intervention wines, with a hedonistic selection of sparklings, whites, rosés, orange wines, reds, sherries and sweet wines — all carefully chosen to elevate the experience in the most authentic way possible.
Casa Pepi: more than just a house of food
Casa Pepi is more than a homage to home-style cooking; it’s a heartfelt tribute to the beloved figure of José María Ferraz — affectionately known as “la Pepi” — the creative soul and emotional heartbeat behind Grup Amiks. Every dish, every corner, every detail carries his imprint: that perfect balance between the warmth of home, unpretentious humour and a culinary vision that understands food as a shared, joyful, emotional act.
At Casa Pepi, the flavours taste of family Sundays, long table conversations and that wonderful mix of tradition and playfulness that turns a meal into a vital moment.
Because here, between croquettes, vermouths and laughter, it’s not just about great food — it’s about celebrating the art of being together, with style, intention and lots of heart.
In times when gastronomy often masquerades as spectacle, Casa Pepi champions the power of what’s close, spontaneous and real. There are no airs here — just plenty of soul. Because in an age of hurry, finding a place where food embraces you, the atmosphere sparks joy and every detail tells a story, is almost an act of resistance. Casa Pepi doesn’t just feed the body — it reconnects us with the very essence of eating well: doing it with pleasure, with humour, and above all, with love.
(*) Photos courtesy of Good2b.
