Excellent food, overall. The signature paella's mussels were overcooked and dried like jerky, so star down for that ruin. The pickled vegetables were wonderful. They offset the heaviness of the richer dishes. It's a large enough menu of eclectic tapas items, both traditional and inventive. One of top two best bars in Columbus. Justin makes a killer cocktail. David's service was excellent. Just enough attentiveness without the hustle. The ambiance of the dining room was pleasant. A lot of perfunctory reminders of bull fighting and Spanish painters. It's a bit chaotic and cluttered, visually, in an already crowded and raucous restaurant. I could go for a bit more elegant simplicity. Parking was valet, which was appreciated on a cold and snowy night in February. read more

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Previously came here on a Saturday evening for my 4th anniversary dinner. Such a beautiful chic restaurant with a lot of culture and love. It's vibrant, fun, and elegant with the perfect dim lighting for a romantic feel. The service was outstanding as the servers were very attentive to make sure we were enjoying both our time there and the food. She did an amazing job at explaining the dishes and recommended items that we would enjoy. The food was a bit pricy, but it was still filling at the end of the visit. The food was absolutely amazing when it came to taste! My rack of lamb from the paella de Cordero was cooked to perfection, which is often hard to do with lamb! Thus it won bonus points from me. The seafood paella's freshness and quality made it taste heavenly. We both left extremely satisfied and delighted with the entire experience. It was definitely worth the slight splurge. I must come back soon... and if you love seafood or Spanish tapas, then Barcelona is a must try for you! read more

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Beautiful place, good service, but our tapas weren't very good. We ordered four - the chorizo with beans, the bistek, mussels, and the cheese with bread. The cheese tapas and the mussels weren't bad, but the other two weren't very good at all. The steak came out overcooked and the bean/chorizo was very bland. For what you pay here the food should be amazing. The other couple my wife and I were dining with enjoyed their meals, but they didn't order the tapas. If I come here again I'll skip the little plates and just go for a main. Maybe I won't be so disappointed then. read more

It is an expensive restaurant so if you are big eaters like us - bring a big credit card haha. Despite a big restaurant with many tables, they are very popular so make advance booking. But it's a common practise of theirs to ask walk-ins to wait at the bar and get a drink which we did while waiting for any tables to finish. We were told it would take 20mins but as soon as we ordered our drinks then we were told our table at the patio was ready. So our sangria was served at the patio instead. The bartender was very friendly and basically followed us to our table and served us the drink. Our server Jhsai was very friendly and helpful - we liked that he checked on us periodically so we could get the dropped knife replaced or get more water.. The tapas were very good and authentic like we were eating in Barcelona, Spain ! For the three of us we as usual ordered a bunch and enjoyed every dish - Garlic shrimp - must order Calamari - big portion and must order Grilled Cauliflower - better than expected and must order Flank steak - very good quality meat but very stingy. Two small pieces only! Red wine short rib - delicious Manchego with bread - ok We also had to try their paella but I was a little disappointed. They could use more tasty broth to make the rice more flavorful. And could be nice if they could add more clams and shrimps. I wasn't interested in dessert but our son wanted his favourite dessert tres leches so he had it and liked it alot. So worth a try. We could be tempted to return in our future trips - if we crave tapas again. read more

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Well, where to start? It was our 13th wedding anniversary. This place is amazing: first valet parking was a big help. Our reservation was for 5 pm and we were seated promptly. Service and food were excellent. I ordered red Sangria and two portions of Camarones al Ajillo (shrimps) & Pan (bread with olive oil). Dessert was on the house as a gift for our anniversary. It was our first visit there but it will definitely not be the last. I highly recommend this establishment! read more

Barcelona - Decor - Spanish Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

What a beautiful find! Great Tapas and Paellas. Our server Lucas was super-intuitive, pleasant and helpful. Excellent all around! read more

Barcelona - Bar - Spanish Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Our reservation was at 7pm and there was a bit of a wait still when we came. Street parking is impossible! You would need to valet for $10. We started with a bottle of white for $73 that was suggested by the server Ethan, it was light & nice. Our tapas were as ff: 1. Carpaccio de pulpo - thin slices of octupus with just 3 crostinis! This was enjoyable, wish it had had more crostini though. 2. Arrachera - very tasty chimichurri sauce, however the skirt steak was not tender. 3. Manchego - this was good, the sundried tomato complemented the cheese. Now for the Paella there was quite a bit of a wait. We had the Barcelona I had high hopes based on reviews, now this was mediocre! Nothing spectacular here, the taste was mid. We were disappointed. We capped with a slice of Lemon cake, it was ok didn't really get to finish, it was dry slightly crumbly and we paired with additional flight of 3 reds and 3 whites. Is it worth coming back? Not in my opinion, I'll search for other tapas place. read more

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Best calamari around!! This is a fun neighborhood spot with a great menu. There are a ton of options - you can get a bunch of small plates or shareable paella or a steak - lots more too. The staff is friendly and very attentive. read more

Barcelona - Vieiras - pan seared sea scallops; bacon, mushrooms, baby lima beans, dates, chili flake, cream - Spanish Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The pork chop was one of the best I've ever had! Salmon was also so good. We went for a birthday and they brought out a free little lava cake. So nice and the outdoor patio is the best! read more

Barcelona - Pork chop - Spanish Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Best service we have ever had. Kat blew us away with her knowledge/passion of the food and drinks. Everything came out better than expected. The timing of the food, drinks, and service drop ins should be researched by the national service community. Amazing vibe and exceptional service. read more

We went for tapas and ordered about 5 of them, all we enjoyed. The server Russ was attentive and helpful with the menu and recommendations. S/O Russ. The decor was amazing too and made it feels authentic in addition to the food. I would want to try the Paella next time if i got a dish because other tables had it and it looked great. read more

Barcelona - Coles de Bruselas - Spanish Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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What a special night! Service was amazing... we sat at a lovely window seat right by a gorgeous Christmas tree, music was playing, food was DELICIOUS: the empanadas are addictive, crispy and cheesy, the paella is savory and delicious, the mix salad is the best salad I've ever had! A great experience! I'm already planning to go back. read more

I lived in Barcelona for 6 months and the food here was about as close as it gets to the real thing. Everything was delicious and authentic to true Spanish cuisine. I came with a big group and we started with the tapas tower and pastas bravas and both were great. If you only get one appetizer, definitely get patatas bravas. You won't regret it. The paella was fresh and delicious and must-get. We got one large and one small and it was plenty of food for our group of 9. Will definitely go back next time I'm in Columbus! read more

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It's a paella party on a pretty patio! That is how I would best describe the overall vibe at Barcelona.....and it is truly a vibe. Transports you right out of Columbus in the best way. Red sangria was incredible and not overly sweet. Vegetable paella was light and satisfying. I cannot wait to go back. read more

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We went with a group of four others, and we ordered quite a few tapas plus drinks. The waitress brought the tapas to us in three separate timings instead of all at once consequently we weren't finished after 3 1/2 hours! The manager asked us to leave if we were all done because there were people waiting! read more

Great food and service. Highly recommend. Had a drink at bar before being sat. Bartenders very friendly. Server Kuri was excellent

I went here for a friend's birthday dinner and had the best time. This restaurant is in the German Village so street parking is available and free. The decor was pretty and the outside seating area was stunning. We were immediately helped once everyone arrived. We got in drink orders and then shared appetizers. The appetizers chosen were garlic shrimp, olives, and potato crisps. They were all so airy and delicious! The highlight was the Paella de Mariscos Negra (Seafood Squid Ink Paella). It was amazinggg. The squid ink was a rich flavor that's hard to describe and all the seafood in it was cooked perfectly and added to the flavor. This place is kind of pricey, but delicious. The only complaint I have is that it took a while for our food to be ready and even longer for the check. Besides that, it was a good experience. read more

Barcelona - Paella de Mariscos Negra- Regular - Spanish Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Who would think you'd find a great Spanish restaurant in the middle of Columbus' German district? Our team was in town for a conference. We'd had German the night before and we were going to try something else. Turns out Barcelonas was the right choice. We arrived ahead of our reservation but got seated relatively quickly. Drinks arrived shortly after ordering. I chose a Riesling. I suspected it would go well. A dryer wine might have been a little better, but I do prefer sweet and fruity white wines. I chose the special tasting menu. It started with a cheese plate with some crostini, Manchego, and a delightful blue cheese. That was some damn good cheese! A third cheese I couldn't identify was equally good. The compressed cube of fig was also tasty. The second course was one of the few missteps in the night. A waiter who was not our own delivered the ceviche (marinated fish and vegetables) to the center of the table. It got largely devoured by my tablemates before I realized it was mine! I did get a bite and it was tasty. I would have willingly shared, but I wish I had just a little more....lol. The third course was fried green tomatoes. Also yummy, the goat cheese was another highlight here. The fourth and fifth courses came together as a sort of entree. Four consisted of housemade chorizo, pickles and mustard. Five was duck with carrot and cherry gremolata. The chorizo dish was great. The duck, mostly disappointing. There were only 2 maybe 3 tiny slices. And the cherry overwhelmed. Maybe if I had more ceviche I wouldn't have been disappointed by the duck portion. Oh well. Dessert was a peach crumble that was plenty good. I entertained ordering the Burnt Basque cake too but I suspect it would have taken a while and everyone else was finishing up. The service was good although the frequency of dishes arriving was a bit uneven, and there was the matter of the misdelivered ceviche! I loved the decor. It was a good night out with my teammates. 3.7 score rounds to 4. read more

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I stopped in here for dinner while in the area. I sat at the bar and luckily it was during the 4-6pm happy hour. The staff was great and personable. I had a couple glasses of wine and the Caesar salad was fantastic! Big portion and the good white anchovies (not the dehydrated gray ones from a can). Fantastic. I also had the happy hour potatoes and mussels. Both were fantastic and the sauces were on point. I will definitely return. read more

Barcelona - Mussels - Spanish Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Very easy system to make an online reservation! We were able to be seated outside on the patio on a nice day. The atmosphere is lovely with nice decorations inside and out. We were able to find free parking just around the block. The workers were all so friendly and helpful with recommendations on the menu. There were many different wines to choose from and I enjoyed the red wine that I ordered. My family and I split 6 different small tapas. We enjoyed them all and loved the option to try an assortment of different foods. We ordered bread that came with a great tomato vinaigrette. All the dishes had wonderful flavors and spices. The empanadas were great and loved the sauce they came with. We also ordered some tuna and salmon that were both very fresh. At the end we were all very happy and thought it was a good amount of food. Overall a great experience! read more

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We like the atmosphere and our server. The food was just ok, and honestly overpriced.

We sat on patio and enjoyed the ambiance. We enjoyed sangria and Tapas. Everything was very fresh and delicious. This would be a wonderful place for a date or anniversary. read more

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It's been years since we have been to Barcelona and I honestly forgot how wonderful it is. The ambiance is gorgeous. There are featured artists Chihuly who specializes in beautiful blown glass and pieces by Mac Worthington who has large metal sculptures adorning the walls which gives it a bright and eclectic look. It was particularly festive last night with large Christmas trees and additional lights. Anyways that's just the decor. The seafood paella is amazing but last night we ordered a bunch of small plates to share. We ordered the tower which has fired almonds, artichoke, various olives, pickled vegetables, and hummus. It was delicious. We also ordered the pan, Caesar salad, patatas bravas, calamari, and the empanadas. Everything was beyond our expectations. The service included. They even helped us pick out some fun ginger lime mock tails for the occasion. We ended up taking dessert to go which was the almond cake and chocolate pudding. Loved both. Definitely recommend and can't wait to come back soon! read more

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The atmosphere is much more casual than years past. But the food is still delicious and the service attentive. They volume is a low hum and there is indoor and outdoor seating. I would plan to valet personally but there is parking available nearby, likely a couple of blocks of walk. The food is tapas mostly and the prices are in the upper middle range. Lots of flavor and some of the meals are a bit adventurous which I love but I would check the menu ahead if you are taking a picky boring friend(I don't keep friends that are picky but I know you might.) Wonderful staple in the city. Great read more

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A nice place, u can just park near the park on the street. Good food, just wished it could be quicker read more

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It's places like this I wish I could identify as exceptional. 4 of us ate here, we each ordered two tapas (I don't remember it all) and then we shared paella de Mariscos. Everything was a delicious combination of flavors. So very good. We all loved all of it. So good! As Arnold said, I'll be back!' read more

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I stopped by Barcelona for their happy hour. Happy hour is available at the elegant bar before 6pm on weekdays. They offer $6 drinks and discounts on small plates. The drink menu is extensive, with many classics and more creative options. I had the Marcona almonds and the red hummus. Both were pretty solid - the hummus and vegetables were fresh and flavorful. My partner had a salmon appetizer and was pleased. Service was polished and professional and I look forward to trying more of their menu. read more

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The semifreddo isn't worth it, just order the ice cream... those lemon tarts though absolutely perfect

Barcelona has the best food, vibes, drinks, everything! There were so many tapas to choose from, the ones we chose were incredible. We got the calamares fritos, empanadas, lamb meat balls, camarones al ajillo and churros. Everything was full of flavor and cooked to perfection! My favorite was probably the lamb meat balls, but everything else was just as delicious. We were full after all these dishes, but really wish we got paella. Will be making a trip back here soon to try the paella! The staff was incredible and so nice as well. read more

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Great happy hour! Great food! I love this place. The paella is fantastic. It's enough for 2 folks. Get the special. You'll never go wrong. They whiskey collection is pretty good. No unicorns on the shelf but nothing offensive ok. It's solid. That said the sangria is where it's at. The cocktail menu is fun and creative. My wife had one of their house, craft cocktails which she enjoyed. I had a rye Manhattan also great. Just go. read more

Barcelona - Special paella - Spanish Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I love the papas bravas. The patio vibe is very nice. Always good service and excellent selection of wines.

This restaurant is beautiful inside . The food was delicious. They had live music a gentleman played the guitar , The servers were wonderful. I had shrimp and empanadas. My friends each had different items pictured below. Everyone enjoyed what they had .I was told the drinks were delicious . I would come back the meal and service we reviewed was wonderful. read more

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I went to Barcelona as a group for a friend's birthday, and it was only my second time eating there. The food was overall veey good. It was a group of 8 of us and we each ordered tapas and shared amongst the table. The mussels and costillas were my favorite. The costillas was incredible tender and the sauce was amazing. But for $16 it was such a small plate it was impossible to share. My friend ordered the shrimp and the scallops, and the shrimp only came with maybe 5 or 6 pieces, which again was disappointing for the price. The restaurant was extremely busy and walking to and from the table was a struggle; people were standing by the bar and the host stand it was tough to navigate. I can see myself going back but for a special occasion again, not for a date night or a typical night out though. read more

Barcelona - Costillas - Spanish Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Everything at Barcelona was wonderful! The food was delicious and the atmosphere was vibrant and energetic. Our server was so kind and attentive. There was always staff around picking up plates shortly after we were done, filling drinks, and bringing our food out fresh from the kitchen. We can't wait to go back and sit on the patio (it was raining when we arrived) read more

The food was fine taste but running too salty. My husband and I both felt really thirsty while we ate so I don't recommend here. P.S: We had to wait for water long time. read more

Barcelona - Paella Barcelona - Regular - Spanish Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Writing this review after the third time going there and still very happy! Almost all of the food is phenomenal! I would always recommend the Montego, sourdough bread, and any paella. They tweak the menus from what we can tell but sad the skirt steak was replaced by the sirloin as it was much better. Service is great! I would go back for our next special occasion! You will enjoy the unique cuisine of Spain! Parts of the inside dining room can be tight when it gets busy and noisy. We have yet to sit outside however they are known for the outdoor experience! read more

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I enjoyed my meal at Barcelona well enough, however know this is an extremely expensive restaurant. Expect to pay $50-$60 per person, at least. This was the most expensive meal I have ever paid for. I felt like the entrées were very quality, but I did not leave full. I could have had another meal. Tiny portions. Not the type of place I typically enjoy. I did not like spending over $100 on a dinner, and not even leaving with leftovers. It's beautiful inside, and the customer service was fantastic. I think this place is just too extravagant for me and my tastes. read more

We had such a fabulous evening on the patio at Barcelona last night. We had a reservation and parked up at the bar until a table became available outside and it was well worth the wait. Our server was attentive yet allowed us time to catch up over tapas, sangria, and red wine. We ordered three tapas plates between the two of us, and shared a dessert to finish the evening. It was absolutely gorgeous and the food was probably some of the best I've ever tasted. Cannot wait to bring my husband back here for a date night! read more

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All kinds of good restaurants are in the German Village neighborhood. Barcelona is among the best of these. It feels upscale. However it's actually pretty casual. The happy hour has both drink and food specials. Happy hour is the best hour. It's for sure at this place. The items on this menu are usually about $5 or so. A martini is one of the special drinks. This goes good with almost everything. Among the food specials are a lot of good choices. The one I like the most is the artichoke salad. It's simple and yet has lots of flavor. There's also hummus. Even though it's not Spanish, it's still a good appetizer. The main menu is much pricier. It has some seriously upscale food. They have lots of private events and parties that order this kind of stuff. It matters very much what time you go. Save lots at the happy hour. The only time anyone needs to be there. read more

Barcelona - Martini And The Artichoke Salad - Spanish Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

There are no words to describe how incredible the food and service at Barcelona. But I shall endeavor to try. From the tapas to the cocktails, Barcelona does not miss when it comes to impressing the palate. We left completely impressed and vowing to return as regulars. For dinner, we ordered the beef tartare, Mejillones, and empanadas. We sipped on the El Escorial (mezcal), Barcelona Manhattan (bourbon), and espresso martinis. And ended the night with their tres leches cake. Needless to say, everything was delicious. read more