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Balabusta (Yiddish: בעל־הביתטע) is a Yiddish expression describing the "housewife who rules the house” and also the name of the new restaurant of Ronit Stern, an experienced cook of Israeli origin who has built a great reputation in Barcelona. The cuisine has an Arab influence with a Western Mediterranean and Barcelona touch. The rules: local products and no non-Middle Eastern elements cooked from scratch, open kitchen and great staff, all composed by women and Nestor, the head waiter.

I was delighted with the cheerful bureka, a filo pastry empanada of Balkan origin that is prepared with an exquisite hand, a combination of soft cheeses made in the house, spinach and spices. A delicacy worthy to taste when you are in Barcelona.

This restaurant has been selected by the Michelin Guide.

Addition from Boris Kochan:
On 14 July 2025, I finally had the opportunity to visit this restaurant: I am very happy that Laura chose it for the Culinary Foreys. It's unique, it's young, it's dynamic, it's fun. Lots of young people and lots of tourists can sit together in a very informal setting and enjoy really good food. The balance between hip and really good is maintained. Perhaps the music is sometimes a little loud, but that may be a question of perspective. The longer we were there, the more relaxed the atmosphere became. Next time I will definitely try the dishes with meat, I wasn't hungry enough for that this time. And a little tip for the wine fans among us: the wine list is very much characterised by Natural Wines and Orange Wines. It's not that easy to find a wine that tastes really good ...