This place was mediocre. We were tired from walking and we were starving and trying to find an alternative place to head to since the two places we wanted to go to were closed. The lady outside convinced someone from our party to enter and we did. The sangria and paella were good, but the tapas was mediocre. We ended up paying more than what we intended to, but it was an experience and the server was not too bad either. read more

Babilonia - Chicken and mixed paellas - Steakhouses Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Omg! Wanted to hang around Sagrada and decided to go here because of the friendly greeter. They smile and pretend to be nice just to get you in but beware! Ordered pizza with goat cheese, NOT GOOD AT ALL! I could practically taste the goat! read more

Babilonia - Steakhouses Near Me - Barcelona, B

I ate here yesterday for lunch with my brother. I lived in this area for a few months so I'd actually eaten here a few times about 5 years ago and unfortunately it hasn't improved. In general, the area around the Sagrada Familia is one of the worst for food and is quite expensive (I still wake up screaming when I dream about the time I paid 50€ for a round of 7 drinks!). The Avinguda de Gaudi is, however, just for the location alone - in sight of la Sagrada Familia and the under-rated and often overlooked Hospital de Sant Pau - a great place to have a drink or get something to eat and so we decided to just get something here (given the weather, we ate inside though). It's basically a "jack of all trades", mainly Middle Eastern but also they have tapas and pizza and grilled/roasted meats. We went for a shared starter of hummus with shawarma (8.00€). The hummus was nice - as I recall - but there was one pita bread between the two of us and the meat was not nice at all (greasy and fatty, overcooked. in theory, it was veal and lamb but I couldn't taste that). The lack of pita bread meant that half the hummus was sent back. At the last minute I - foolishly - chose a shawarma main (11.50€), assuming that they should be able to do it well. It consisted of one pita, some sort of yogurt/cucumber raita, some chopped cucumber and tomato and the same burnt, tasteless meat that we had earlier. Brother's grilled chicken and chips was nice he said (he likes plain food though!). Staff were nice enough but I just can't give this place more than 2 stars. read more

We went here because a hostess waived us in from the front, which was already a red flag since good food should speak for itself. The location is nice since it is right next to the Sagrada Família, but there is no out door seating from what I saw which was the downer. The food is mediocre and service so so. read more

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If it wasn't for the fishy tasting paella, I would have rated this place higher. The broiled chicken was fantastic, juicy and not dry! It is ashamed they didn't take more pride in making their paella! read more

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Overpriced for food that lacks flavor. If you come here it's only for the location. I came here with my bf because we wanted to eat something before going to la sagrada familia. It looks nice. But don't be fooled. There are so many good places to eat at in Barcelona so don't waste your money or time on this one. I wish we'd known read more

Babilonia - 17 euro for this and it wasn't very good. I'm still on the hunt for good jamon iberico - Steakhouses Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Tourist trap. The food is overpriced and not very authentic. Anywhere someone is trying to call you in should be a sign. Don't go in! While the food wasn't horrible, it wasn't authentic Spanish food. My calamaris were rubbery, the paella was bland... read more

Right around the corner from Sagrada Familia and this was reasonably priced and is the best place in Barcelona! We got in at around 11pm and they were still serving food and drinks. We ordered the cheese pizza (best pizza on our trip) and the Mediterranean chicken. The Mediterranean chicken was the better of the two by a small amount though. In total, a nice restaurant that stays open late and is reasonably priced. It is a large restaurant that fits large parties, and has outdoor seating. Their food was so good, we went a second time and we will come back next time we are in Barcelona. (reviewed by 13 year old) read more

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Food was mediocre. Warm goat cheese salad was cold. Battered calamari was tough and batter was soft. Goat cheese Salad was mostly iceberg lettuce and has very little dressing - bland. Waiter was good though. read more

Babilonia - Warm goat cheese salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Barcelona, B

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We had paella, which was lacking in taste and parts of which were overcooked and poorly prepared, accompanied by a some vinegary house wine, which was some of the worst I have ever been served in a restaurant. Despite having few customers, service was not quick. The cost was high, too. So I really do not recommend this place. read more

Chicken skewers were amazing. Two ladies in our group shared a huge calzone. Everything was good, and prices were reasonable, especially considering the tourist location. read more