Make a reservation because this place is busy for dinner time. My husband and I had a reservation at 10pm and we still waited a little under 15 minutes to be seated. There was line out the door for people who didn't have reservations. We made the mistake of eating too many tapas before heading to dinner so we were quite full already. We both got the blackberry mojito cocktail which was refreshing, tart and not too sweet. We shared the crispy fried octopus which was plentiful in portion size and so delicious. Probably the best octopus dish i've had in a while. It was perfectly crisp on the outside and so tender inside. Not at all chewy or rubbery. We wanted to share 1 portion of the seafood paella but the waitress talked us into ordering 1 seafood and 1 duck paella because the portions were for 1 person. Some how, fortunately for us, the duck paella never came out and was taken off our check. We were so stuffed to the max that we couldn't finish the last few bites of our seafood paella. I wish we did though because it was so good. Full of seafood flavor, plenty of seafood meat and the rice was perfect in texture. The portion for 1 I thought was pretty plentiful. Great place for dinner, great service-minus them forgetting the other paella but we did not mind! Highly recommend for the paella! read more

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This place was definitely a tourist trap, but the paella was delicious. They have lots of wine options and tapas which were delicious/ tasty especially the octopus. The main attraction is definitely the paella, we got the duck paella since we had the seafood one elsewhere. It takes a while to come out but it is absolutely delicious. We were looking around and several other tables got a tasty surprise with their bill that was definitely not ordered. For some reason we did not, which was a bit strange. It was very pricey compared to other restaurants in the area as well. read more

This place was delicious and I do recommend. I would go back for sure. Pros-good food, good drinks, friendly owner (Eduardo) and staff. Cons-one bathroom (that I was aware of), didn't have a reservation so had to wait, couldn't get a beer/cocktail while waiting for table. Had just walked for 1.5miles (at 9:30pm) to get to this place, so the two of us were looking forward to having a drink while we waited for a table. Waited 25-30 minutes to get seated and it appeared as if there was no routine for creating a wait list. Literally had to move people out of the way for when it was our turn in "line" to get on the "wait list". Bartender and staff were working hard. Sat at the bar, had a drink, had eaten the scallops (delicious appetizer) and had ordered dinner when they offered to moved us to a dining room table (thankfully), in which we moved to the table. Ate the Duck Paella and the Blue Fin Tuna. Recommend both. Pretty much licked the plates. At the end, they brought the bill and two "kahlua-like" homemade shot-glass sized drinks. I could have drank a pint of that stuff. read more

Food: Dear lord, this food was DELICIOUS. For apps we had the beef tartar (don't recommend, sort of lackluster), the octopus (AMAZING), and the scallops. So much flavor in these appetizers, loved it! For our main courses we have the paella and the pork. The paella was amazing! Looked and tasted great! Not the best paella I've had in Barcelona, but definitely up there! The pork had to be the best thing I've ever had in Spain. Tender, bold flavor, and just perfect in all aspects. I could just eat that forever. For dessert, we had the ice cream, was kind of meh, nothing special. Service: Very attentive and friendly. They set up a great atmosphere for you to enjoy your food. Overall, I would go here again and again. Food was on point and service put a great taste in my mouth. read more

Omg this was my favorite place in all of Spain! I was around the area and just wanted to eat because we were hungry so I decided to google "best paella in Barcelona" and there were a bunch but this one was closer to us so we decided to try it. Omg!! Best decision ever!!! the service was amazing, the paella was even better and super affordable. The sangria is also AMAZING!! The place itself is also super cute, it is small but so cute. Make sure to make a reservation because it gets packed! read more

First let's say that we would not have found the place without tripadvisor reviewer's postings and we are glad we did find it!!! What a GEM The space is a cozy boutique restaurant, that I definitely suggest reservations. We went on a Sunday night and could barely get in. Once you arrive, you will receive very special attention to detail in all aspects: food, service & presentation. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and makes you feel right at home. We were seated promptly (because we had a reservation) and ordered the blackberry mojito as most reviewer's had recommended and the Chorizo taco tapas. OMG I don't think I have ever tasted anything so good as those tacos with the chipotle gourmaise on there. You must get this!! We were given bread with olive oil and a bowl of green olives. The oil was provided in a clever way (In a corked test tube). The olives were average, we've had better in the southern part of Spain earlier on our vacation. Then we shared arroz con duck and was amazed at the flavor. The wait staff seemed surprised that we only ordered one entree to share. Glad we stuck with one entree as it turned out to be plenty. It was delightful and we left full between the starter and entree. I only posted one picture of the arroz con duck because I didn't see it on tripadvisor before so others may compare. We couldn't really post any other pictures to give an idea of the place other than what's on there already. read more

Arume - Arroz con duck de creme - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

Tasty and homey place in Barcelona. In contrast to the multitudes of tapas places here, this restaurant was a nice respite with its larger dishes. Not that I don't like tapas, it's just nice to have something that is a bit more incorporated and larger. Wait staff was good and friendly, and the manager visited and chatted with us about his knowledge of our old home (Seattle). We recommend it! read more

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Amazing meal! We shared the seafood paella, crispy octopus, scallops, and ceviche, all of which were delicious. Also had the blackberry mojito, sangria, and the strawberry dessert. The drinks are great and fairly strong, and the paella is enough for two with a couple starters (we were completely stuffed, but ate everything nonetheless). Cozy atmosphere, friendly and attentive service. Highly recommend. read more

Nice, cozy restaurant minutes away from Las Ramblas! Seafood paella was okay. I would recommend chicken paella instead! Definitely worth the visit. read more

We got the duck paella with padron peppers and the fried octopus for a starter. Both were delicious, and the paella was some of the best we had. It was very flavorful and enough to comfortably feed two people. The octopus was crisp on the outside and creamy inside without being gummy. We came for lunch and were seated immediately. Would definitely recommend! read more

What an unexpectedly awesome place to eat! We walked there because of the good Yelp reviews, and it ended up being worth the walk from our place in Old City. The highlights: our Waitress Anna was awesome. Spoke great English and was just a ton of fun. All of our dinner entrees were really great, and the dinner was awesome. I recommend the duck or the veal. We also had the cookie for dessert, I highly recommend it. It had a really neat design, and a really fun staff. If you are in the area, you will not be disappointed. It was about €50 for the two of us with 2 drinks and desserts. Two thumbs up! -love, Philly friends read more

Recently went here for dinner with a group of friends. We got octopus, the paella, and the pasta for my vegan friends. Literally enjoyed everything about the place. Takes a while to get seated even with a reservation. The people however are so friendly. They gave us a complimentary shot after our meals. Let me just take a moment to tell you guys about this paella. Normally, I am not a fan. Not sure if that's because in America they generally suck and being in Spain is as authentic you can get. But me and my friends thoroughly enjoyed this place to the point where we had to go back as our final meal in Barcelona. Please don't second guess this restaurant. They are AMAZING and well worth it. Can't stop thinking about that freaking Paella, omg. read more

This was the best meal I had in Barcelona. I had the seafood paella, which was amazing. The seafood was fresh and flavorful. The rice itself had a nice seafood flavor to it as well. Additionally had the octopus appetizer which had a tasty sauce accompanying it. If I am ever in Barcelona again, would definitely come again. read more

Food here was pretty good, but this restaurant is located in a somewhat sketchy area if you decide to walk here. That said, the paella was pretty good and while we enjoyed both the duck and seafood paella, we preferred the seafood paella. Both paella's were a little too salty, especially the duck, so I would recommend asking for less salt if you order the paella. Tuna was good and came in a tasty strawberry gazpacho sauce, but the portion was very small. Get the blackberry mojito! Delicious. The grapefruit margarita on the other hand was not good at all. I love margaritas but this one was wayyy too spicy and no one in my group wanted to finish it. All in all, a decent restaurant to check out. read more

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Great experience. Very friendly and accommodating staff! Inside is cozy, and actually a lot bigger than it looks. They speak English as well. We had paella and mussels, and they were delicious. Portions are larger than expected, and the Paella was the best. Great selection of wines as well. Would definitely come back if I'm ever in Barcelona. read more

We showed up around 10 PM at this place without a reservation. We were really lucky to sneak in and they took us all the way to the back and up the stairs in a really tight area. Our server was amazing and when asked for recommendations, didn't hesitate. Our very favorite things included the ceviche as an appetizer and the duck paella as a main course. He also recommended numbers two and four on the dessert menu, neither of which disappointed. For a table of four I think we spent €100 with the tip. It was well worth it. read more

12/10 will come again. So, we had 6 people on a trip all over barcelona. Every. single. meal. was well cooked, prepared well, and had complex flavor. I can't say this enough, everything was delicious and unique, while also being local. Most times when you go to a restaurant one person has a dish that is better.m, that is not the case here. I don't normally leave reviews. But this place is too good to pass up. The service was incredible and helpful. The waitress did a great job helping us with wine pairings and choosing dishes. read more

Arume - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

Every dish we had was amazing..... From the BlackBerry mojito to the appetizers and mains.. Just a few to name.. The scallops The fried octopus Spanish omelette Artichokes Duck paella Fried Atlantic cod Pork loin Galella Lime pie read more

I cant tell you enough how much I loved this place. As soon as I walked in the staff was playful and cheerful dressed in al Capone attire and shooting fake guns. Once the waiter was so nice to seat us without a reservation (they were booked) we ordered their signature blueberry mojito. Went down so easy! We order the croquettes, octopus, scallops, and creamy duck rice. Everything was top notch and at a decent price. At the end they gave us a delicious free shot. One of the wait stuff suggested calling us a taxi and even waited with us and hailed it down! Top notch service and food! read more

Arume - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

Everything here was delicious!.. Except for the Paella, which I had initially come here for. We tried both the duck paella and the seafood. The duck was much better than the seafood, but neither lived up to expectations. I would definitely avoid the seafood Paella, very bland and watery. Seemed to have been made in a rush. Service was unbearably slow at some points. Our waiter was kind and helpful, but the place is just very busy and understaffed. But then again, any more staff would lead the place to tear at the seams. Blackberry Mojito was really good, and is their house drink. The meal ends with a complimentary shot of something delicious and creamy. read more

Holy Crap!! This place was rated a 5* by people on Yelp & Trip Advisor. They were right on. I had the croquettes and my wife had grilled sea scallops both were out of this world. The main was Wild Sea Bass & a very unique Vegetable Ratatouille Cannelloni! Both were outrageous in flavour. The bartender made us "House made Baileys" for free...twice!!! This was an excellent adventure accompanied by superb food. We left happy & full. If you get a chance...go! read more

This was our last meal before leaving Barcelona for Madrid and I'm glad to report that Arume did not disappoint. Luckily being from California meant that we tend to eat dinner early so when I was told that the only reservation available for the evening was at 7 PM, I was happy to oblige. This was Spanish fare done at its best using their local fresh seafood and at a very reasonable price. The only annoying thing was we were told that we could only dine for an hour and a half to accommodate other reservations and was reminded of this by the manager (I'm assuming he was the manager) shortly 7 minutes past our deadline. We were looking at the dessert menu and just decided not to order anything else since it felt like we were quickly being ushered out. Oh well, it was still a fine dining experience even though they are located in a sketchy alley near Las Ramblas and you were expected to swallow your food instead of chewing it first. read more

Arume - Get the roasted octopus, sea bass with stuffed leeks, artichokes, seafood paella and wash it down with some nice Rioja. - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

DUCK PAELLA!!!!! It's soooo good. Maybe my favorite duck dish ever. It's in heavy competition with Peking Duck! I'm Chinese and Peking Duck has been my favorites duck dish my whole life. This duck paella may just have dethroned Peking Duck on its first try! The ceviche was also quite memorable. Also the vegetarian dish was FULL of flavor, very good. We also had the baby scallops (good) and the monk dish (quite good). But again.... DUCK PAELLA! Creamy, flavors well distributed. Duck could stand on its own. Then, beautiful mushrooms incorporated and the famous Spanish pimento peppers! Delicious! I would come back to Barcelona for this dish. It's that good. read more

Arume - Duck Paella. It's dabomb.com - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

One of the best dishes I've had in all of Barcelona... Duck Paella, no matter what, do not skip this dish.

Everything about this restaurant is amazing, starting with their accommodating us even though we didn't have a reservation, to the fabulous service and the delicious food. Their recommendations were spot on and they even comped us a glass of champagne when we mentioned we were here for our anniversary. If/ when we return to Barcelona, we are absolutely coming back! read more

Delicious!!! Must try if in Barcelona! Cute place and at first looks super small but opens up to be much bigger. Great service!

My favorite restaurant in Barcelona! The best blackberry mojitos. Excellent tempura prawns, grilled octopus, and tuna. The paella is absolutely delicious, so if you're looking for the real deal, come here. Finish with the cookie! Make reservations if you're planning on coming past 8. Highly recommended! read more

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I went to Arume after finding it on yelp on my trip to Barcelona. The restaurant itself is very cozy and romantic, exactly what I would like to see in a Spanish restaurant. The staff is very friendly. The food was delicious. I had the paella and my cousin had the duck with rice. I think I liked the duck better. The blackberry mojito is good but it's 8€. I don't it's worth it for the price. It's very sweet for my taste. We also had a ceviche which was also very good. Overall good food but nothing extraordinary. read more

Arume - Paella - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

My family and I were looking for a knock-out place to experience paella for the first time in Spain. Some quick googling and poking around on Yelp and TripAdvisor yielded Restaurant Arume as a supposedly unmissable destination. Alas, perhaps we chose our dishes poorly, or maybe the kitchen was just having an off-day...but the majority of the offerings fell short of my inflated expectations. For starters, we began with the goat cheese-spinach fritters, which were creamy and packed with flavor. The chorizo tacos, on the other hand, were highly forgettable. In terms of paella, we ordered both duck and seafood varieties. Firstly, we were a little disappointed at the portion size: two orders were barely enough for six people. The duck-topped rice was so-so, with meat that wasn't gamey but that lacked complexity and succulence. The seafood pasta was much better, with sweet, smoky rice infused with the taste of delicious shrimp, muscles, and calamari. We also ordered a pork dish, the details of which have slipped my mind. All I remember is that it was served medium to medium-rare and was a big hit. Besides food, the blackberry mojito is highly unique and strikes a tantalizing harmony between tart and sweet. At the risk of sounding contrarian, Arume's dishes were underwhelming, especially considering the quality of the culinary artistry we saw throughout our stay in Spain. While the service was pleasant and the winding, labyrinthine interior gives the establishment a timeless gothic feel, I can't help feeling there are superior options available at such a steep price point. read more

So delicious. It can be a little try to find so leave a little room for finding the restaurant. Staff helped us grab a taxi after our meal. Really great! read more

Before I start my review, here is the tip of the year for y'all: Do not make a reservation more than party of 3. Just don't do it. It's a small spot and break your group into 2-3 people if you want to eat here. With that being said...We came to this restaurant as a party of 6 on a Saturday night (fail). We had a reservation for 10 pm which was late but it is a popular spot so we didn't mind as much. Come 10:30, we are still waiting for a table. Not so great, eh? That's where the Spanish hospitality kicked in. Arume has a sister restaurant, Cera 23, which is right around the corner and they share the same menu/kitchen. Cera 23 is just as busy as Arume and their menu is just as great. Arume's manager secured us a table at Cera 23 and also checked on us several times to make sure we were happily eating and drinking at location #2. He also treated our group with dessert samples on the house, which was a very nice gesture. So as a summary: 1. Do not make a reservation for more than 2-3 people 2. Service is great 3. Dessert menu is full of amazing stuff so do eat dessert 4. If you cannot make it Arume, try Cera 23 read more

Well, we found Arume on Yelp. We had the duck paella for 2 and a bottle of wine recommended by our waiter. This may be one of the best meals we have ever, yes ever, had. Had the cookie dessert and the one that was like a flan with ice cream. Both were wonderful. The service gets ten stars out of a possible five. The manager went out of his way to show us where to catch a taxi. We are going back in two days. Be sure to make reservations as this place is small but the word must be getting out about it. Probably the only place you will find duck paella. read more

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This was the best dinner I've had in Barcelona (and they were all great). We wandered up without a reservation - apparently you really do have to make a reservation normally, especially on the weekends. Luckily it was Thursday night and a 8-person reservation cancelled at the last minute so we only waited 15 mins before being seated! The servers were super nice and helpful. I got a blackberry mojito and it was great and not overly sweet (which I was kind of expecting). We had the steak tartare, which was really fresh-tasting and also seasoned well, which I've found isn't the case with tartare a lot of places. Then we had the cod confit and the duck paella - both were RIDICULOUSLY GOOD. The cod was the most perfectly cooked piece of fish I've had in so long I can't even remember. I normally don't like sweet things but we decided to order the torrija de manuel. It's kind of like a brûléed sponge cake thing with gelato? ALSO SO GOOD. Anyway, come here. Make a reservation first. read more

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Loved this place so much that we came back again the next night to know we'd have an excellent dinner for our last night in Barcelona.

Tio Walter's Ceviche and Tataki de Dorada were both incredibly delicious-- highly recommend.

This place is wonderful! A little off the beaten path from La Rambla but don't be deterred! Definitely make a reservation if you plan to eat a later dinner. We ordered the scallops and seafood paella and neither dish disappointed. The table next to us order the crispy octopus and lobster paella - both looked delish and I would order when we come back! read more

Arume - Scallops - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Simply, the BEST! Everything, food, service, staff, was exceptional. With all the choices we had to eat anywhere. We came back to Arume 1 more time! read more

A little hole-in-the-wall spot, Arume is definitely a place to go for some good and tasty paella. Totally away from the tourist area makes it a more appealing restaurant. The people there give such good service and are very attentive, but not overbearing, in making sure you visit is pleasant and delicious. The artisan bread was fluffy and tasty and dipping it in olive oil adds another texture of taste. The tempura fish was absolute mouth watering especially with the sauce that it comes with... yummmy!!! And of course the seafood paella was very well made and the portion was pretty big, honestly a paella dish can be split between two people. Very recommend!! read more

so, so delicious! for appetizers, we got the truffle scallops, which were cooked to utter perfection, as well as the crispy octopus that came with a yuzu sauce which was super unique! and although a small thing, they did their bread well too. it was a whole grain sourdough that went great with everything. however, we came here mainly for the duck paella, which definitely didn't disappoint. it had a delicious, umami-like depth of flavor with mushrooms and the flavor of the shredded duck stewed into the rice itself, and our family likened it to something almost similar to fried rice (in the best, most elevated way possible). we also ordered the sea bass but weren't huge fans of it (small portion size for the price, came in a jell-o like sauce that wasn't my favorite), but considering how stellar everything else was, Arume is still a place we'd come back to. service was wonderful and staff was super friendly and even referred us to one of their sister restaurants with a discount. loved it! read more

This place is DELICIOUS! Everything we had was top notch, from the bread basket to the chorizo tacos, giant fried prawns, scallops with ham foam, goat cheese stuffed croquettes, and the main course PAELLA! It was hard to stop eating, everything was cooked and seasoned to perfection. We also tried the Blackberry Mojitos- it does not disappoint. I will definitely be going back next time I visit Barcelona. This place is a must try for any foodie. You should definitely make a reservation! read more

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