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    Bastaix

    4.7 (55 reviews)
    ModerateTapas Bars
    Open 12:30 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    M A.

    What an amazing dining experience! Has a festive ambience with great service. Highly recommend the roasted eggplant. The wait staff will hep with wine selections. Don't miss this place when in Barcelona!

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    Jae C.

    Came across this hidden gem while I was walking the narrow hidden streets in Barcelona and needed to take a little rest. It was an unassuming place in front of Santa Maria church which I probably would have missed if I hadn't gotten lost. But what a surprise it was. The staff were very welcoming and made several suggestions that were absolutely delicious. The wine was also very good. Service was quick but not rushed. Ambiance was great with a local feel to it. I felt very comfortable here and recommend when in the El Born/Ribera area of Barcelona.

    Roasted eggplant
    Bella B.

    Hotel Art recommended a couple local spots and I ultimately chose Bastaix due to their growing reviews. I ordered the meagre ceviche with tiger milk and sweet potato purée, roasted eggplant with tahini yogurt, feta cheese za'atar and pomegranates, and Galician style octopus with a glass of rosé. Everything was delicious but my favorite dish was the ceviche! It was fresh, tasty, and had a spicy kick from the abundance of red onions. The eggplant was a close second as I had never had anything like it. Portions are generous so I barely made it to the 3rd dish. The ambiance is cozy, warm, and traditional tucked away in charming El Borne. If you're planning to come here during prime time (8:00pm), make sure to make reservations.

    Tapas

    Went for lunch, great tasty food , friendly service , nice wine. Seating inside and outside in the El Born area

    Octopus tacos
    Steven P.

    Visited this wonderful tapas bar during an early summer trip to Barcelona, Spain. Our hotel recommended it - it was not close to the hotel, as it was a personal recommendation which made it nice. First, it was not easy for us to find. It was tucked away in a near area with lots of shops, restaurants, and bars near the Santa Maria Del Mar Church. We did make a reservation, which is highly recommend. We had several tapas including salmon sashimi, truffled eggs with potatoes and chorizo, burrata with tomato jam, chicken wings, silky smooth Iberico ham, simple yet addicting tomato bread (rub garlic on bread, run fresh tomato on it, drizzle with olive oil and sea salt), octopus tacos, and tuna tataki. Aperol spritzes were our beverage of choice. All of the dishes were excellent - creative, small portions yet enough to enjoy and savor. We could have tried everything on the menu if we had room - it was such a great selection. Service was good, but it was really busy and our server was tending to several tables including. A large party that sat midway through our meal. We were seated downstairs, but they have some tables on the main floor along with bar seating. We would definitely return to Bastaix! Assuming we can find it!

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    Elizabeth W.

    This place is incredible. It checks all of the boxes: atmosphere, taste, service, selection and price. We were reccomended here and so glad we went! We were seated downstairs which was a great vibe. The zucchini "ravioli" were great, but the burrata with tomato jam was out of this world. We also had tomato bread, octopus and patatas. It was phenomenal. This place is not to be missed if you're in Barcelona!!

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    Jared M.

    This ended up being our favorite casual tapas place in Barcelona. Inside is nice and fresh (literally with fresh fruits and vegetables). Waitstaff was extremely friendly and accommodating. Best patatas bravas we had in Spain. Every drink comes with sampling of olives. No complaints.

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    Outstanding! Get a table in the wine cellar, order some of their delicious tapas and have a few "copas" of their best Catalan wine.

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    Cerveseria Catalana - fried artichoke

    Cerveseria Catalana

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    2.1 kmL'Eixample
    €€€

    It's been a decade since I came here for my first Tapas in BCN. This is where I realized there was…read morea lot of my peeps that works there and it's nice to feel at home, lol. This was recommended by friends awhile back, I remembered the modern ambiance, amazing Tapas, friendly service and the place was as busy then until now. For this big restaurant caliber, it's pretty crowded yet they do a good job with a fast turnaround. We did the early Dinner and by the time we got out there was already a long line for late Diners. The fact that even after a decade, it's rare that I go back to the same spot let alone they're still around after all these years. You already know that tells a lot and I feel bad for those who didn't have the same great experience, hope they give it another shot. See y'all soon! Salut, Vermouth!

    First time in Barcelona and first time time here. It was a fun experience with some good service…read moreand delicious food. Sit inside if you do not like cigarette smoke, which does occur. For an early dinner by Spanish time, we started with the croquettes. Crip and wonderful. Then the tenderloin which was taste as well, though we should have a sales what is on the top. It seemed like mostly a flavored fat. The tomato with toast was lovely. Soaked with natural tomato juice. The skewered prawns were the best. Get them. And we ended with coconut pudding. It was like a flan with a coconut base. All together fun and delicious!

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    Lenguado con calamares

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    Open till 1:30am?

    La Alcoba Azul

    La Alcoba Azul

    4.6(207 reviews)
    0.6 kmBarri Gòtic
    €€

    This place was absolutely worth the wait for a table! From the moment we sat down, Sabastian made…read moreus feel so welcome and taken care of. Not only was his service incredible, but he also gave us amazing recommendations for our upcoming trip to Buenos Aires in two weeks. The food was hands-down our best meal in Barcelona. Every dish felt authentic and full of flavor. Our favorites were the accordion-style baked potato topped with creamy aioli and spicy sauce, and the truffle brie toast, which was completely out of this world. To top it all off, the meal ended with a shot of local acorn liquor as we toasted Jordi, our other server, which also made the whole experience feel so special. And shoutout to Flor behind the bar for the fantastic margaritas and sangria! Thank you, Sabastian, Jordi, and Flor for making our Barcelona trip so unforgettable. We'll be talking about this meal for a long time!

    I had an excellent dinner here. The bartender/server was great, he helped walk me through some of…read morethe menu items and we discussed the different foods as I was eating. The inside of this place js small but has great decor, you feel like your stepping back into medieval times. It's perfectly at home in the gothic quarter. I had the bread to start with the tomato spread, this was very good. The spicy potato was phenomenal, a smothered baked potato in a nice blend of sauces. Then the sea bass and prawns in a coconut milk based soup...the star. Reminded me of a Thai Tom Kha soup. Overall would highly recommend. If I ever return to Barcelona, I will stop in.

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    La Alcoba Azul - Sangria with a touch of cinnamon

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    Sangria with a touch of cinnamon

    Ciutat Comtal - beef tenderloin montadito with foie (7.15€)

    Ciutat Comtal

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    1.4 kmL'Eixample
    €€

    The service here is excellent! Our large group of 10 was handled with extra care, and without a…read morereservation! I asked about something that was not on their menu, and they had the chef make it for us anyway--sliced tomatoes with olive oil and pulpos with garlic and olive oil instead of the tomato base sauce it normally comes with. Literally everything we ordered was fantastic. If you think I'm being biased because we were treated very well and our party had a wonderful time, then go ahead and call it bias. But the fact that we walked away happy, satisfied, and will have long-lasting memories at this place, then they succeeded! Restaurants are not strictly about the food. It's the entire experience. My family and friends will recommend this place to anyone going to Barcelona.

    whatever you're doing in Barcelona, make a stop at this delicious tapas bar. They don't take…read morereservations but the wait moves quickly as you'll see the servers moving fast! Every tapa we ordered was soooo goood that we started and ended our trip here we had the classic patatas bravas, jamón ibérico, croquettes, bacalao, & huevos cabreados - everything delicious. for dessert, we tried torrija quemada, churros con chocolate, crema catalana, and roscón borrachín. The vibe reminds me of a busy New York diner, which I love, so if you're looking for something more quiet and calm then this might not be the spot for you.

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    The entrance

    Restaurant Pasa Tapas

    Restaurant Pasa Tapas

    2.8(8 reviews)
    0.4 kmBarceloneta
    €€€

    Walking from Barceloneta Beach, I stumbled upon Pasa Tapas and lured in by a very affordable menu…read moredel dia at lunch. Alas it was pretty average but you do have a variety of options and it came with wine which was a nice bonus. Started with some fideuá but found this paella noodle dish a little one note. Ironically the fried whole fishes, which didn't look very appetizing, were surprisingly decent. Crispy fried and served next to some refreshing salad. A simple flan rounds out the meal on a sweet note. Mostly locals inside. Not a destination stop per se but good value at lunch if you happen to be walking by.

    Did not enjoy my experience at all, if not even ruined my experience with great paella!…read more Disclaimer: I went to this place as part of a Sandeman tapas tour. (Was absolute rubbish and waste of time) The service: minimal Food: Below average paella Portion: I have had bigger tapas for babies Drinks: I have no idea what was served. Some form of watered down alco that's neither here nor there All in all, not a good experience at all. Agree I went with Sandeman so part to blame would be them. But my view is that if you love food, care about your customers, love your business; then care for your brand and don't join crappy partnerships. And if you plan to do that; suck it up and serve proper food!

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    Restaurant Pasa Tapas - Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

    Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

    Restaurant Pasa Tapas - Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

    Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

    Restaurant Pasa Tapas - Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

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    Bastaix - tapas - Updated June 2026

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