Alfonsina

Amazing steak and lamb chops. Even the haggis was good…read more Top notch service! I totally recommend if in Barcelona.

On a vacation to Barcelona I decided to look through some blogs for restaurants…read more Luckily, I found this gem !!! The food was exceptionally good and priced very reasonably. The steak is served on a hot stone with 3 homemade sauces , peppercorn , whisky gravy and chimichurri. I had the Bone-in rib eye. I ate EVERY MORSEL!!! The best steak I've ever had - grilled perfectly medium rare , not salty and tender. The grilled vegetables side were good too , very fresh . And the added bonus was the INCREDIBLE Sangria. Refreshing and strong. Sooooo good ! The nostalgia hanging around from the owners memorabilia is also great and fun to peruse . If you travel to Barcelona - add this to your list of excellent restaurants to try . Everyone was friendly and welcoming!

Decor from celebrities

Grill mushrooms with herb sauce

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Sangria

La Selva

3.9(62 reviews)

1.3 km•L'Eixample

Amazing service. Delicious appetizers and the steaks are the best I've had anywhere in Europe…read more Really nice decor as well.

Beautiful place -- the concept, the look, the decor... honestly, chef's kiss…read more The 2-hour window to eat and enjoy your meal kind of sucks, though, and it definitely makes you feel a bit rushed. I did love the concept of being able to grill your meat a little more if you prefer it that way. Unfortunately, I didn't have the best experience with the service. We were a table of 4 and wanted to share a few appetizers before getting our own main dishes. The server quickly shut us down and told us we were ordering too much food. We explained that we were very hungry, but he insisted we were asking for too much and actually refused to take our order. It turned into a bit of an uncomfortable argument because we simply wanted to order what we wanted to eat. Eventually, we had to reduce the number of plates we were ordering just so he would take our order. I ordered an appetizer, but when I tried to order my main dish, he again refused because he said it was too much food. At that point, I just decided to eat from my friend's plate instead. Then, after telling us we were ordering too much, one of my friends was still hungry and wanted to order the steak. Suddenly, the issue was that it was going to take too long to prepare. So first we were told we were ordering too much, and then when we wanted to add a steak later, we were told it would take too long. We eventually managed to order it, accompanied by a pretty obvious eye roll. And to top it all off, when we asked for dessert -- one each -- the server seemed genuinely shocked that four people wanted four desserts instead of sharing one. Honestly, the whole experience was just very weird and uncomfortable. I felt judged the entire time based on how much we wanted to order, and I've never had a server refuse to take my order because they thought I was ordering too much food. The food itself was good, but the service really took away from the experience. Between that and the strict 2-hour window, I'm not sure I'd go back or recommend it, which is a shame because the place itself is absolutely beautiful.

Well-done Wagyu Burger

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Roasted Beef Croquettes (~€2 each)

Buenos Aires

4.2(76 reviews)

1.6 km•L'Eixample

Excellent Argentina spot! Steak was delicious. Beware of the sweet bread tacos!!! I stupidly…read morethought it was bread related, but it was the throat of the cow. I hated the texture and was not a fan. Empanadas were pretty good and the ribs were great.

My family and I decided to come to Buenos Aires grill after seeing all the great reviews! We were…read moreluckily able to walk in and get a table but they did ask if we had a reservation so I think it might be smart to get a reservation next time! The wait staff was phenomenal and the menu looked amazing! To start off, we got a bottle of wine for the table and the chorizo and morcilla with bread service as an appetizer which delicious! For the main, one of us got a bife which came with fries and the rest of the 3 of us shared the parilla for 2 and it was plenty of meat! It came with a great variety of cuts and 3 sides, French fries, baked potato and salad so it was plenty!! And then to wrap it up, we get the Dulce de leche flan for dessert and it was also delicious. An amazing restaurant with great quality food and great wait staff! Would love to go again the next time we are in Barcelona.

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Ribs from a dinosaur

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Wine

El Asador de Aranda

4.7(74 reviews)

0.9 km•L'Eixample

This place in Barcelona was recommended by a family member of a work colleague…read more We agreed it was our best dining experience in Barcelona. Very nice and traditional ambiance, great (fun and helpful) service, and spectacular quality food. What more can you ask for? We liked this restaurant so much we ate there a second time on our last night for Fire traveling to Madrid. Second night we also ordered suckling lamb and it was my favorite. The ribeye steak wasn't the best thing we ordered.

Just a wonderful and delicious rustic restaurant. We came for the suckling pig and it exceeded our…read moreexpectations. So crispy and so much flavor. For the four of us, we really could have done just a quarter of the pig, along with the other appetizers we got. Service was friendly and quick. Highly recommend!

Hallway to the dining area

Gazpacho

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Mr Porter

4.7(29 reviews)

1.2 km•L'Eixample

The best service we had in all of our three week European vacation! We were checked on, the food…read morearrived quickly, there was a team of attendants, a cloak room... great service! It was also delicious. We had the rib eye, broccoli and the most delicious focaccia and labneh. Tasty sauces on the side. The food was excellent! The space is lovely and had lots of visual interest. Our booth was comfortable and made a difference when we asked to be moved away from a large and loud group.

If you want me to tell you about our experience at Mr. Porter, I'm going to have to tell you a…read morestory a fairly long story. Please bear with me. Please stay tuned because our experience is a bit bizarre, and when I say bizarre, I do not mean bad; our experience was absolutely fantastic. It just took an unusual twist. We have been to Mr. Porter twice. The first time was over a year ago, and the second was just recently. The first time had been a very busy day, just seeing all the wonderful sights of Barcelona. At the end of an absolutely fantastic day, we were famished and wanted a great meal and something romantic. After checking local reviews, we decided Mr. Porter would fit exactly what we were looking for. Turning on the GPS, we walked to Mr. Porter and found a very exotic entrance with an intriguing sign and logo. Opening up the large doors and entering the gateway to what was a very exotic even sexy entrance to what would certainly be a charming and romantic experience. At the end of the hallway we stepped through a black curtain to the hostess, a woman completely decked out in a black evening gown. She asked if we had reservations. Fear and trepidation overtook us as we replied no; she smiled and said I have something special for you. She seated us at a large booth in a corner that was ideal for a romantic dinner. The ambiance was perfect, and the candlelight made things even more charming. The service was impeccable and what you would expect from a five-star restaurant. Our dinner that night was absolutely spot on, with us splitting the Porthouse. Perfect char, temperature, and flavor. The wine was ideal and not pricey. Dessert was served on a salt block, which was intriguing. It was enough that we now cook with a salt block at home. As mentioned, service was amazing. Right there at the perfect time never there too much. We finished the night with stars in our eyes. Fast forward to this last trip. Needless to say, we love Barcelona. I mean, who wouldn't! Last time here we stayed at the Le Meridien, and this time we were staying at Sir Victor. Sir Victor and Mister Porter are attached. So when you check into the hotel, you can see into Mr Porter. However, from this view, the restaurant entrance is totally different. Wide open, well lit, and a bar that is now the focal point. It feels different. We were up for an interactive dinner and chose to make a reservation for the chef's counter. Once again, the service was five-star, and the food and the atmosphere were just unbelievable. Oh oh oh soooo good! Engagement at the chef's counter was a special treat. This was so good yet oh so different. We actually thought we were at a different location. We thought it was a second Mr. Porter location in Barcelona. When leaving, we told the hostess we had an incredible evening, and we were glad that we were able to try both of their Barcelona restaurants. She smiled and said we only have one. I was like, no, the one we were at before had this great exotic entrance, red lighting, very sexy; you come through a curtain and very romantic tables. Her smile was bigger, and in professional tones she said Come with me. We followed to a long black curtain; she pulled it back and asked whether the entrance had looked like this. Oh my yes, yes it did! She walked, and we followed. Perhaps you sat here? The restaurant took on a completely different look. We laughed; she laughed. Same restaurant a year later, totally different vibe and appearance. So much so we thought it was a different spot. We can't wait to go back. One of our favorite restaurants in the world. Try it and have your own very unique experience.

Lovely wine selection

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These guys were great.

Tierra del Fuego

4.6(24 reviews)

2.2 km•Poblenou

•€

A block off Rambla del Poblenou, Tierra del Fuego is hidden from most people who are walking by…read more Set up with the grill in the front, you can watch food being grilled in the Argentinian style before entering/sitting down for a meal. Not a particularly large dining area so reservations may be necessary. Simply decorated The serve was friendly and at least one spoke English well. We ordered meat empanadas to start and then grilled platters for the main course. Excellent empanadas, could make a whole meal of those. Everything was grilled perfectly. The sausages and chicken were the best. The cuts of meat were not particularly tender and the grilling toughened them. There is a good selection of wine available and the Malbec was a good choice.

Great service, great wine and food, limited seating but great atmosphere!…read more We got lucky to dine without a reservation, before 7pm but I would strongly urge to reserve your opportunity to dine at this gem of Barcelona!!!!

Malbec with dinner

Grilled vegetables

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Meat empanada

Vic Braseria

4.7(55 reviews)

0.3 km•L'Eixample

Erik was the best ever!! Food was great and service was amazing highly recommend coming here!read more

Great service in a nice cozy spot. Upstairs is fairly open but downstairs seems a bit more…read moreintimate. The food was amazing. Perfection with the lamb chops and homemade aioli. Great Iberian jamon and grilled veggies as well. This was a perfect meal!

Upstairs area

The most tender octopus

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La Rueda

3.8(21 reviews)

0.9 km•L'Eixample

Lovely service, the food was amazing and the place in general was super rustic and cute. Definitely…read morerecommend this place

My previous review I gave it a raving 4 stars, but a lot can change. Went there in 2019 (pre COVID)…read morewith a friend and much has changed and not for the better. Quality of the meat wasn't that good, paying with card is still not possible as they prefer to hide some money from the taxman... can't blame them ;) but my last experience wasn't good enough for me to return any time soon. A shame cause it used to be good.

Increíble sitio para disfrutar de la buena carne.

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Vacío a la brasa, un estandarte y que además entra en el menú!

9 Nine

4.9(62 reviews)

0.6 km•L'Eixample

What an excellent dining experience! This restaurant was recommended by a few pilots on my flight…read moreand I am so grateful! We had a party of 6 and tried every tapas on the menu. We also shared a few bottles of wine, 3 additional entrees and desserts. The stuffed tomato is a definite standout! I cannot say enough about the food and the service. Everything was excellent. We had beautiful seating outdoors and although the night air was chilly, it was lovely. I added captions to my photos for your dining desires!

This was our second time dining at 9Nine and everything was fantastic. There were six of us and…read moreeveryone enjoyed their food and the service was great. We all enjoyed our steaks (we had the porterhouse, filet, and hanger steak) and the rest of our meals. The oxtail croquettes were amazing. The provolone with cherry tomato was perfectly gooey and cheesy. Tiramasu was the perfect way to end. Service was friendly, and very willing to answer questions we had. The price is very affordable, for the quality of what we received. We only booked one meal our whole trip, and we will book here the next time we visit.

Tiramisu

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Beautiful outside seating

Brasa y Vino

3.0(1 review)

0.6 km•L'Eixample

The service was good, the food was just ok, but even for its location close to the sagrada…read more Familia, a bit expensive. We did enjoy our dinner, but next time will walk an extra block or two.

Jamons - iberico and bellota

Marques de Caceres excellent

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Anet M.

8

6

2

9 years ago

Everything about this place is amazing, from the food to the service. Tiramisu was to die for. Reservations are highly recommend. Try the empenadas you wont regret it. read more

Kelly M.

72

22

5

7 years ago

This restaurant was the perfect little find for us! The service was very friendly and the food was absolutely delicious.

NgocDao N.

0

2

0

2 years ago

The wait times are never too long, even when the restaurant is busy. They manage their reservations well.

Angel A.

45

3

0

4 years ago

Carne a la parrilla bien. Atencion puede mejorarZ menú correcto. Hemos ido varias veces.

Joaquin G.

0

4

2

12 years ago

malo caro y atencion pesima !!!! recomiendo no ir

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