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    Barcelona Wine Bar

    4.4 (924 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Trish R.

    Incredible food and service! Took a chance to try something new for my husbands birthday and so glad we did! We didn't have a bad dish. All the servers were great and the manager even stoped by our table to ask how we were. The place is so cool and vibe was great! The red sangria is something I'll definitely be back for! Overall great spot! The cod and croquettes were my favorite dishes, but everything was great.

    Flan

    I moved from Florida about two months ago, and Barcelona is by far the best tapas bar I've been to so far! The food was excellent, but the service really stood out. The entire staff is so in sync--from the servers and runners to the chefs and managers. They know what you ordered, check in on you, and communicate if there's even a slight delay. And the flan? A1! I'm Puerto Rican--we know our flan--and this one was pretty damn good! Elsa, you were the bomb.com! So sweet and seriously the best server. Ask for her! Amazing food, atmosphere, and service. We'll definitely be back!

    Jamon & Manchego Croquetas (I think).
    Emma G.

    There were a lot of options in this pleasant surprise of a neighborhood, but I had my sights set on Barcelona a day or two before based on the menu - it looked edgy and tapas felt like the play on a day that was going to involve a lot of eating. I came into town for a brief cameo to go to the Phillies/Mets game with my cousin chums, a game that will go down as one of the most unpleasant in-person experiences of my life, but that was to Barcelona's benefit; what the Mets lacked in competitiveness and quality starting pitching, Barcelona made up for with unique and tasty offerings. We stopped by this past Saturday afternoon around 2:30pmish. The movie marquee on the exterior is a very cool touch and definitely something you notice from a block out. It was a little chaotic when we first walked in (seemed like a birthday party or baby shower had just ended) so it took a few minutes to get someone's attention, but not a big deal. We got a chance to soak in the interior, which was pretty modern/pleasant; heavy emphasis on wood, both in terms of the tables and walls and cool, dim lighting. Given the sunny weather, we opted to sit outside and quickly requested a change to the shaded table after changing two or three skin tones in five minutes. All good. Everyone was emotionally drawn to the charcuterie (which would have been impossible to overlook anyway since it took up a significant chunk of the menu), and we went with the Aperitivo Board pretty much because one of my cousin chums has an unhealthy obsession with olives. Good overall though it didn't have the edgy variety of the top-tier boards I've had (which for my money usually include sweeter options like fruit compote and my all-time fave charcuterie accompaniment, honeycomb), but it did the job. The real highlight of the board for me and possibly everyone though was the patatas bravas, which was basically seasoned potatoes covered in garlic aioli. Delicious, even though it seemed a little naughty to have it on a charcuterie board. We also ordered two additional tapas, the albondigas and the jamon & manchego croquetas (I think), which translated roughly to meatballs and a bowl of French fries topped with an egg and some ham. In hindsight I don't know why we doubled down on the potatoes but it is what it is. The meatballs were very tender/juicy, but I don't think I sampled too much of the croquetas beyond grabbing a random French fry or two, so the combo of that dish was probably lost on me. Everything hit the spot though - no issues. I also got some chilled red wine, which I selected because red seemed like the move and it was very toasty outside. Not a particularly sophisticated thought process there, but didn't need to be. The service was fine; we weren't in a rush and basically had a leisurely pace throughout the meal that our waitress matched. It was pretty busy in our area as well, so if we were waiting a few extra minutes here or there, that made sense to me. A few of the Boomer male customers shot me passive aggressive looks at my Mets jersey, but I'm not going to blame the wine bar for some of their Cro-Magnon clientele; as long as your staff isn't making tongue-in-cheek comments about Chase Utley and Ruben Tejada, we're good. Very cool spot, and would have zero issue coming back to explore more of this lengthy menu, inside or outside.

    Heirloom Carrots w/ Créme Fraîche and Quinoa
    Jason D.

    Oh man! Where do I start, this is a place that you need to visit. We were seated very quickly on a busy Friday evening and our waiter suggested multiple options, we settled on the Gambas Al Ajillo. The shrimp were tender and prepared phenomenally. And the oil that they were prepared in made this dish one to remember. Pro tip, use the bread to dip in the shrimp oil, thank me later. While I could go on and on about the shrimp and how I wish our table orders more than 2, the star of the night was the whole roasted branzino. It met expectations, it exceeded expectations, it did not disappoint. My only regret is that we didn't order a 2nd. Skin was crisp, the meat was flavorful and cooked perfectly. This place wowed me and I can't wait to get back here.

    Retna S.

    My night with my friends did not start well. No wait staff stopped by to greet us for quite a while. If it was just me, I would have walked out because no one was paying attention to our table. We had to alert a passing waitress that nobody had stopped by. The water tasted weird like sparkling water but without the carbonation. Our waitress changed the water and it was better. Tapas came out fast. All of them are delicious and on point: eggplant caponata, mushrooms , beets, patata bravas, bouqerones, salmon, pulpo, pork belly, albondigas, brussel sprouts, calamari, chicken (we wanted lamb chops but sold out). My favorites are the eggplant, patata bravas, and the octopus. The octopus is tender served with garbanzo beans with some tasty sauce. Patata bravas has the traditional sauce that is smoky and addictive. Eggplant caponata is perfect to be enjoyed with the crusty bread. Basque cheesecake is pretty good, not too sweet. Monday is a good day to come here because you can get a bottle of wine for half of the price

    Francis S.

    Came here on a Sunday night for dinner and it was surprisingly busy despite the snow. The place is very aesthetic. Definitely gives fancy girls' night energy with candlelit tables and wine glasses everywhere. I can also see it being a great date-night spot. Service was wonderful and very attentive. They packed our leftovers in those nice oven-safe takeout containers, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the food didn't really land for me. The wine itself was great, but the dishes were hit or miss. We ordered the Brussels sprout salad and a marinated fish tapa. I expect some acidity with tapas, but this was much too sour. It was overwhelming and I couldn't finish it. The salmon, on the other hand, was very well cooked and tasted good. We also ordered a paella. The flavor was nice overall, but the pork pieces were almost entirely fat with very little actual meat, which was disappointing. The rest of the dish was solid, but between the intense acidity from the tapas and the richness of the pork fat, my stomach really did not agree with the combo. Same thing happened to my friend, even though we were both still hungry. I really wanted to like this place. Maybe we would've had a better experience ordering different dishes, but this time around we left with stomach aches instead. I wish the menu gave more indication of how acidic some of the items are, because it was very unexpected. Might try again someday, but this visit just didn't work for us.

    Chicken
    Rafiat K.

    Atmosphere: Barcelona Wine Bar is one of my favorite spots for dinner. I've been a few times, and it never disappoints. Since the weather was perfect, we sat out on the patio. If you want to catch the sunset, I recommend trying the outdoor seating. Food: We ordered a handful of tapas to share, and everything together was surprisingly filling. The Eggplant Caponata was super flavorful, the Chicken Thigh was tender and nicely seasoned, and the Shrimp was delicious. We also got a cheese board and became obsessed with one of the semi-soft cheeses. I can't recall the name of it, but I would recommend a soft cheese board. Service: The service was great! The waitress gave us good recommendations for what to order.

    Dessert menu
    Shawna M.

    I came here with a group of 8 for a work dinner. We were greeted by the GM even before we stepped foot in the front door and he let us know that Mike would be our server. Mike was great. He rolled with the punches of a rowdy group and kept spirits high. The energy was good and the restaurant was on the louder side so I would say it's a lovely scene. It happened to be half priced bottles since we came on Monday and we took advantage of that deal. Our table also order a large amount of tapas that we shared. A few standouts for me: Roasted carrots: simple and delicious Pork belly: I enjoyed their preparation on this. It came with a pimento of some sort on top and different than I've had before. Meat sampler platter: the chicken thighs were charred a bit but not too much and very juicy. I really enjoyed this place and think the location is great too. There's lots of other options to swing by before or after dinner if you want a drink or to just walk around.

    patatas bravas
    Cat C.

    Our experience with Barcelona Wine Bar was incredible! First of all, shoutout Kenny for being so accommodating with our reservation. His customer service was outstanding and definitely a reason why we'd go back. We shared the red sangria to drink, and we ordered plenty of tapas for the table. Standouts for me were the patatas bravas, truffled bikini, the acorn squash, and the clams. Our booth was perfectly cozy and spacious enough for 6 people and all of our food on the table. I look forward to my next experience with this restaurant!

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    Nina G.

    We came in on a Monday for happy hour and it did not disappoint. The happy hour tapas are a great deal. They have a deal of 3 tapas for 14.50 so we got all six on the happy hour menu. We also got two different paellas to try and it fed our group of 6 great! The server was very sweet and quick to help us with our selections. We would definitely come back

    Calamari
    Morganne M.

    Great tapas spot. Good food, drinks and service. The spot is really cute. The patio was very nice, we were seated there initially but unfortunately it started to rain. The staff was great about very quickly getting us to a table inside. Our waitress recommended us wine and we both enjoyed her recs. She also recommended the gambas al ajillo which had great flavor. We also ordered the carrot and calamari which were good, and the mussels which were phenomenal. We would have happily just ordered three servings. High recommend and will definitely be back just to get those mussels! The bread service was also great and perfect for sopping up the amazing broth.

    Sarita M.

    Ended up here by accident because I was window shopping with my 3 year old and he suddenly shouted "I need to potty"...most establishments do not have restrooms available to the public so I figured our best bet was a restaurant and popped in here. The staff were immediately sympathetic, super friendly and helpful. Of course, as if I wasn't embarrassed enough, as soon as the 3 year old washed his hands, he shouted "I'm hungry" (is this sort of human I'm raising?). We were already in a restaurant so why not. Before being seated or looking at the menu, I asked for some fries to be put in and the waitress offered some chicken tenders. After finally looking over the menu, I don't think these are regular offerings so I appreciated them trying to be accommodating to a frazzled parent at dinner time. My vegan mother in law joined us and we were pleased that there were so many options for her. My absolute favourite (such that I had to order another round) was the eggplant caponata - perfectly sweet with a little bit of spice. It was so warm and comforting - exactly what I want at the end of a long cold day. My MIL's fav were the Brussels sprouts - they had a tang reminiscent of buffalo sauce and were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, textured heaven (extra bonus points for the 3 year old absolutely LOVING them - he redeemed himself). If you like hummus, try the spinach and chick pea cazuela. Squash is in season so I knew it was going to be delightful - the pomegranate was a combination that was new to me, but it didn't disappoint. We didn't try the roasted carrots (because my household is all carroted out for the moment) but someone one table over was gushing over them. As a meat eater, I have to say that the non meat tapas were standouts - I tried the empanadas, they were fine; I didn't enjoy the meatballs and I just wanted to order more of the eggplant caponata. All in all, I would definitely come back, maybe for drinks with friends or date night. The drink list looked inviting and nothing says intimacy like mood lighting and shared plates. The price (without alcohol) was very approachable - for $80 a vegan, a 3 year old and a frazzled mom left satiated.

    Chicken thigh
    Phylicia H.

    Absolutely amazing spot that I highly recommend checking out especially if you have a group! Came here this past Friday with a group of girls and we all had a great time. Phenomenal service, great food, and fun vibes! We ordered several tapas and were not disappointed in any. However, my personal favorites were the bacon wrapped dates, croquetas and patatas bravas. The complimentary bread was also a 10/10 super soft and fluffy, paired perfectly with every tapa ordered. For a group of 4 girls, we ordered 8 tapas and 1 entree. We were stuffed! We ordered the paella salvaje and as soon as it came to the table the manager introduced himself and noticed it was the wrong one before we did. He immediately told us the paella mariscos would be on the house and he will send the correct one asap. We all agreed the salvaje was 10x better and something I'll also definitely be reordering. Great wine selection and at night they play really good throw back hits. Loud and fun environment. Looking forward to returning!

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    Where is parking?

    Lots of street parking - may well have to walk a few blocks, but well worth it!

    What happy hour/ daily drink specials do they offer? I believe one night is half off bottles, but I can't remember which night. Thanks in advance!

    Sunday’s are 1/2 price bottles of wine at least at the one in Fairfield, Ct.

    Do you provide a happy hour menu?

    Monday is half price bottles on select wines (a large variety)!

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    Came here for restaurant week with a friend and had a great time! Making a reservation wasn't too…read morebad since the weather was bad and I'm sure most people wanted to stay at home. I love the interior decor especially the cheeky baby up front. The food was great, I definitely recommend trying a few apps and the portions make it easy to share.

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    The atmosphere is relaxing, warm, and welcoming from the moment you walk in. The staff is always…read morefriendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, with great recommendations every time. Of course, the food is what keeps us coming back, but what truly makes this place special are the owners. They have a genuine way of making you feel less like a customer and more like family. That kind of hospitality is hard to find and is one of the main reasons we return time and time again. Great food, great people, and an experience that always feels like home. Highly recommend!

    Literally the worst Argentinian restaurant ever. I suggested to my coworker who had never been to…read morean Argentinian restaurant to try one. Considering we are visiting Philadelphia, the worst city in the world, I looked this one up and seemed to have good ratings. What a disgusting meal experience and food preparation. We ordered the parillada for two. The guy asked us how we wanted it cooked: we said medium. What did we get: a bloody hot mess. The worst part: after we told the waiter that the meat was under cooked, did they remake the order: of course not, oh no Che! He picked up the pieces of meat from the dish and took them back to cook them more. I hope the other guests enjoyed their meat being grilled after our twice cooked meat, which we had already cut into. Ay Pive! Their shrimp cocktail appetizer was also super weird tasting, and $20 for four shrimp!!!!! For those that are math challenged, that's $5 a shrimp. Not prawns, but just regular good old street shrimp from Walmart. Stay the F away from this place! No value for the money, the waiters are incompetent, and the cooks are incompetent . And that's nothing compared to the food safety problems we experienced. DISGUSTING! You have been warned.

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    Tesiny

    4.4(14 reviews)
    0.4 miPassyunk Square

    It has been a while since I have written a restaurant experience, and I think there's no better…read moretime to start than sharing my wonderful experience at Tesiny. Must get: rainbow trout, crudos, wagyu, cocktails (any of them), coconut icecream w/almond oil and caviar Meh: nothing Missed out: the rest of the menu The best way I'd describe Tesiny is the must belly-filling small-plate experience with complex (sweet forward) cocktails, impressive wine list and a Michelin/James Beard vibe. It is really the perfect date night! I made a reservation for a weeknight at 6pm, and it really felt like we were front and center the entire night. Our staff was incredibly attentive to our needs, paced our meals, and made us feel cared for. I think sitting at the chef's counter was (and always is) the best place to watch the action, and it was a thrill watching the food prepared, plated, and grilled in real time. Of all of the dishes that I had, the one that exceeded my expectation was the coconut sorbet, and I would not ruin the surprise on how perfectly each of the ingredients synergistically sang praises for the almond oil. In short, Tesiny is about to be one of the hottest places in the region and I'm glad I got to experience it. Food/service/price: 5 stars

    The food, the service, the ambiance, everything was amazing from start to finish. The cocktails…read morewere creative and complex, the oysters were extremely fresh, and the chicken lollipops were the perfect way to finish off a meal full of seafood. The tuna crudo was one of my favorites, with the coconut aioli, but honestly none of these dishes disappointed. Our server was super attentive, while also letting us relax and enjoy our meal at our own pace. The courses came out timely and our water (and wine!) glasses were always filled. We even asked if we could get a side of fried oysters (not on the menu) and she happily obliged. Overall very pleasant experience. My only complaint - I wish Tesiny did happy hour (at least a few nights a week!) so that I could come back for some more delicious oysters at less than $4 a piece.

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