Eating fast in Barcelona shouldn't mean eating badly
Some days there simply isn’t enough time.
You have a meeting in half an hour, you’ve just left a conference at Fira de Barcelona, you’re working around Sants, or you just want to make the most of a day exploring the city without spending an hour and a half sitting in a restaurant.
In those moments we all do the same thing: we look for something fast.
But fast shouldn’t be a synonym for industrial food, frozen food, or food prepared hours ago.
More and more people are looking for an alternative that combines speed, quality and good product.
The new way to eat: fast, but better
For many years it seemed you had to choose between two options.
Either sit down in a traditional restaurant and dedicate a good chunk of time to your meal. Or fall back on the usual fast food.
Today there’s a third alternative growing in cities all over the world: Fast Casual.
Restaurants where the food is made with quality ingredients, where there’s a real kitchen behind the counter, and where the service stays quick.
It’s not just about eating fast. It’s about eating well.
When the product makes the difference
Speed matters. But the product matters even more.
A recipe made fresh every day never tastes like a product built to last for weeks. The differences aren’t always visible at first glance, but you notice them in the flavour, the texture and the experience.
That’s why more and more people value restaurants that cook daily and work with their own recipes.
At Balordi we make our polpette every day from a family recipe from Southern Italy, using selected ingredients and our own production.
Over time we’ve refined and standardised every one of our processes to achieve something we consider fundamental: that every customer finds the same flavour, the same quality and the same experience, whichever day they visit.
Because they’re oven-baked rather than fried, our polpette keep a juicy texture and all the flavour of the Italian tradition — a lighter alternative to many other fast-food options.
We believe eating fast shouldn’t mean giving up on quality, or on a meal that leaves you feeling good after you’ve finished it.
A ten-minute break can change your day
Many people work around Plaza España, Sants and Fira de Barcelona. Their lunch break tends to be short.
That doesn’t mean they have to give up on a proper meal.
At Balordi we organise our service so that, in most cases, your order is ready in under ten minutes.
So you can eat unhurried, take your food away, or get on with your day without long waits.
Much more than fast food
Our proposition revolves around a very simple recipe: authentic Italian polpette.
You can enjoy them in sandwiches, in boxes to share, in full menus, or order them for delivery. We also offer vegetarian options for those looking for a meat-free alternative.
All of it comes with friendly service and a space designed so you can eat at your own pace or grab your order if you’re in a rush.
Eating well also means feeling welcome
The experience doesn’t start when the plate arrives. It starts when you walk through the door.
We like to welcome every person warmly, explain our product, and help first-timers discover something different.
We believe hospitality is part of a good meal too.
If you’re near Plaza España, you have an alternative
Next time you’re looking for somewhere to eat fast in the area, remember you don’t always have to choose between speed and quality.
You can enjoy authentic Italian food, made fresh every day from house recipes, oven-baked instead of fried, and served in minutes.
Because eating fast should never mean eating worse.