Reem al Bawadi has very tasty middle eastern dishes in a very inviting atmosphere…read more I came in last spring at 8 or 9 with two friends and there was only one other table filled, which was odd considering it was in the middle of a heavily traffic part of the central city. We were warmly greeted, although there was a bit of a language/cultural barrier at times. The interior is extravagantly decorated with tapestries and cushioned seating. Several hookas were available, and I found the couple smoking a ways away were not bothersome at all. We decided on ordering the big '2 person' platter with a sample of nearly everything on the menu. It was gigantic and had mover a dozen different dishes. There was hummus, baba ganoush, falafel, dolmas, various meats, flat bread and rice. Each was very flavorful, carefully prepared and disappeared quickly. Although there were three of us, we hit a wall and could not finish off the platter. It did take some time to come out, maybe 45 minutes, but it was apparent why when it came out. The price was reasonable for the amount of food, but more than I am used to in Spain. Drop in to Reem al Bawadi for a flavorful bite from the near east.

Finally an authentic middle eastern restaurant! I tried a…read morefew places in Barcelona and didn't like them. This one i recommend. I would have rated higher but the hookah is OK compared to other places. It wasn't prepared properly.

Oh my god I miss this place. I used to live five minutes from here and unfortunately didn't…read morediscover it until my last two months in Barcelona. But once my roommate and I discovered it, it became our go-to hangover spot. Also late dinner/no groceries/about-to-start-drinking-but-we-should-eat-first spot. Also quick lunch before we head out to meet friends spot.... what Im trying to say is that we came here so often that they remembered our orders. It was a little embarrassing but Barcelona is a shame-free city. A kebab plate is 5€, cash only!!! And this place is always packed with raval families and cute skater boys taking a break from showing off at the MACBA. Do yourself a favor and try out bismalla. The food in this city is diverse and amazing.

Great food, had your basic döner kebab but it hit the spot. If you like the spicy sauce theirs…read morehits! Guys were quick, polite and efficient not to mention helpful. Not a bad meal when rolling solo in the city. Side note, I hit another kebab shop the next day and theirs fell well short of Bismillah. So much more flavor here, enjoy!

Beautiful little restaurant with very unique and artsy decor. The staff were attentive,…read moreinformative, and FUN! Lots of energy, jokes, and great vibes. The food was also fantastic. The stars were definitely the braised leeks and scallops. The butter garlic sauce on the scallops was so delicious I want it injected in my veins. The iberico pork was crazy tender and full of flavor. The duck paella was probably my least favorite - surprising because I love paella. Don't get me wrong, the flavor was still great. But it's saucier than a traditional paella and I don't really prefer my duck shredded. But it was a strong swing from away a classic paella. Overall just a wonderful experience.

Duck Paella hands down over the seafood. It had a salty, fatty, mildly sweet flavor and was cooked…read moreto perfection. Service was excellent, warm, and hospitable. Ambiance was on the darker side. Wooden and rustic with a cabin fire type feel.

Not sure if the same place we ate, though, the interiors look similar…read more The hummus and falafel were ordinary or like usual. But their maklube vegetal was exceptional. The pita was freshly baked as well. If we haven't eaten maklube vegetal we wouldn't have known the true food here, which is delicious. The maklube vegetal is like vegetable pulao or biryani where sweetness of vegetables and nuts elevated the whole dish. I wish I could take back the recipe along with the experience of its flavors. The service is polite and the place looks clean.

This place was a hidden gem. So beautiful. The waiter was absolutely sweet. We had the option to…read morepick from the fixed menu of the regular menu. We started off this the salad that had the veggies and tuna, that was very good. Then we had the mussels and salmon. The salmon was cooked well and the mussels were seasoned well. We also had a pitcher of sangria and I had fruits for dessert. The waiter turned on the football game for us. We watched the breeze was blowing and we really enjoyed it. We sat in the back so we had alll the space to ourselves. We definitely make ourself comfortable. The ambiance is amazing the place is absolutely cute and we were so happy we ran into this place. It was a great meal. I would definitely recommend!

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Watch out for this place. Simply horrible. Food is straight from the shopping mall. Just heated and…read morepresented. Place is a bit weird with toilets with no running water. Service is sad. You have to go chase the server who spends her time on the phone instead of looking after the just one customer in the restaurant. Environment is sad just as you walk in. Meat is not well cooked. Simply an awful experience!

We were in the area and I seen they offer my favorite kind of food of course we had to stop in and…read moregrab a table. There's many tables here a big group can be seated easily. Moving forward with our food WOW everything here is delicious we had beef kebabs, cucumber yogurt with mint ,grilled cheese with pita bread, tabbouleh salad , and black tea w/ mint. The restaurant smells good it's very clean , Also The restrooms are super clean. They offer Shisha (hookah) They accept credit cards , we paid in euro. Definitely worth finding this place. Éste comida es mi favorito estábamos muy feliz encontrar este lugar todo aquí es súper buenísima ordenamos carne kebabs , yogurt de pepino , queso al plancha , y té negra con menta fresca.

Lunch was decent here. The food was amazing, as was the ambiance. Service was lacking. Our waitress…read moreupcharged us on the receipt, and she wouldn't fix it at the end. It was also hard to get her attention even though there were only 2 other tables seated. Very disappointing. The food was quite amazing though. The falafel was cooked so nicely, as was the chicken and lamb. The presentation of the food was also nice. Hummus and sauces were amazing. The inside of the place was very intimate; made it seem like I was in a movie!! Loved how the ceiling had drapes and lanterns. Very very unique look

Great little Mediterranean restaurant. We had the hummus. It was great. Served with hot pita…read morebread. We also had the assortment of baked empenada like things. They were wonderful. Also had the olives and carrots and pickles. Just OK. Service was great. Prices were very good also. We shared the pitcher of cava sangria. Very good and reasonable.

Our first dinner in Barcelona- had walked to the gothic quarter- walked past it and decided to go…read morein. We were not disappointed. Cute place, nicely decorated- has great seating places to hang out. Staff welcoming and efficient. Food was great- needed a healthy meal- and we got it. We got the fattoush salad: was refreshing Mixed grill- had a kebab, grilled chicken, grilled beef (or lamb maybe- whatever it was, was good), and a lamb chop. Served on the classic thin bread with a side of grilled potato, onion, pepper! It was everything I needed it to be- all the meat was tender, flavorful and moist. Was also the perfect amount for 2- and we finished everything!

We were seeking a non Spanish restaurant in Barcelona and we decided to try Mezah after I stumbled…read moreupon the reviews in Yelp. Both my son and I are very picky about Lebanese food having been spoiled by the excellent Lebanese in our home town Los Angeles, so we ordered with trepidation. The very first must-try dish immediately set our minds at ease: please, do yourselves a favor and order their Fatoush salad. It's done so right, juicy tangy, bursting with flavors and the pita in the salad is made into a curly flower and gives a delicious crunch. We liked the dish of garbanzo and yogurt a bit less, as it was quite heavy and lacked flavor. My son was very pleased with shish tavouk with chicken, and I loved my halloumi dish. The service was slow (as everywhere in Barcelona) but it was efficient, and our Egyptian waiter had good recommendations for everything. He was funny and personable.

Came here last time I was in Barcelona and had to come back. There are Doner Kebab shops all over…read moretown, but I've not come across one with decent falafel. Had the veggie starter plate - falafel, hummus, grape leaves, etc., veggie couscous and vegetable tangine. Just like last time, good quality good taste. Vegan tip - veggie plate includes a yogurt sauce - you'll want to request without. Tagine was excellent as was the couscous. Finished with a red tea with mint to settle the stomach and watch the ending of Brazil v. Switzerland.

I'm here on vacation and have been to this place twice, the food is hands down to die for! The…read moremusic is not so great but the ambiance is amazing, the hookah is good. The staff is very friendly and very sweet! I recommend the tajin chicken!