Carlota Akaneya is a Japanese sumibiyaki restaurant on Pintor Fortuny in Barcelona’s Raval district. Its own site presents the restaurant as a Kyoto-inspired charcoal-grill experience built around wagyū, tabletop fire, and a highly distinctive room design. Public sources also confirm a long-standing local presence and unusually specific Japanese premium ingredient positioning.

Quick facts
- Best for: Japanese grill dining, wagyū-focused special occasions
- Known for: Sumibiyaki charcoal grilling, wagyū menus, and a Kyoto-inspired atmosphere.
- Hours: Open every evening and Saturday-Sunday lunchtime
- Phone: +34 933 027 768
Why it ranks
Carlota Akaneya ranks because no other Barcelona restaurant on this list offers the same Japanese grill identity, tableside charcoal format, and highly specific premium Japanese ingredient focus. Its concept is less sushi-centered than the leaders above, but it is one of the city’s most distinctive Japanese destination restaurants.
Location and links
- Address: Pintor Fortuny 32, 08001 Barcelona
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Service area and category
- City: Barcelona
- Country: Spain
- Category: Restaurant
Editorial summary
Carlota Akaneya is a Japanese sumibiyaki restaurant on Pintor Fortuny in Barcelona’s Raval district. Its own site presents the restaurant as a Kyoto-inspired charcoal-grill experience built around wagyū, tabletop fire, and a highly distinctive room design. Public sources also confirm a long-standing local presence and unusually specific Japanese premium ingredient positioning.