Amazing first meal upon our arrival in Barcelona!…read more The croquettes were so fresh so crisp compared to anywhere else we had gone. Also enjoyed how there was no minimum to order paella. Service & ambiance was great, as they took their time letting us enjoy each tapa at a time before bringing out the next. Loved the manchego cheesecake to finish!

If you ever have an opportunity to eat here, you will be blessed! We tried a few items. All were…read moreexceptional. The vibe is perfect and the service was the best! Short and sweet! Eat here. Work your way through the menu! You're welcome!

The server was excellent and a one person show, we came in the same day as Merce 2024 and had to…read morewait a little bit but everything was delicious. We ordered the skirt steak/flank steak/pork with Chimichurri/oxtail and had to get second servings. Ochobcn is a small local neighborhood Argentinian restaurant and worth every penny. The server was truly the star of the show. He took the time to chat with us and truly looked like he loved what he was doing.

3rd try is the charm for sure! Had steak at 2 other tapas restaurants and was not impressed with…read morethe quality but had high hopes as this space received so many great reviews. We arrived shortly after opening and there were a few non reserved tables so we promptly snagged a table in the back. The space is small but charming. I would highly recommend making reservations because you do not want to miss this experience. We ordered several dishes and as each one was brought to the table it was evident from plating and scent alone that we were going to be satisfied. Satisfied is not generally what I strive for when dining out on vacation. I want to be transported to the culture and flavor profiles through food. Dinner here was incredible from the attentive but non pretentious service to the sheer quality and preparation of the food. A great date night spot while visiting Barcelona! They prepare your steak how you ask for it and serve it by portions of 100grams. You order the weight you want. Yes, it was very nice to meat you we also ordered the stuffed potato, gnocci, fried provolone and croquette. All solid choices and would absolutely order again.

Someone we met in Barcelona told us we had to eat here before we left and we went back to see her…read morethe next day to thank her for the amazing referral. It was somewhere we would have never found. Like all great finds it's a small place on a nondescript little street. But inside it was a different world. Great ambiance in this little restaurant. Exactly what you want in a small tapas restaurant. The food was amazing, the service just as much. From the cool door man to Arturo our waiter: all couldn't be better. The beauty of tapas is being able to taste so many little plates and this place didn't disappoint. We had ribs, ahi tuna, oregano cod fritter even the sangria was great. This is a genuine tapas bar you need to visit while in Barcelona.

This was a cute little restaurant (a bit cramped and fills up, so make a reservation or you may be…read moreturned away!), and I liked the ambience, though had mixed feelings about the food. The raspberry mojito was great - I would definitely recommend it! The octopus and truffle ravioli were tasty as well. The octopus was probably my favorite as the ravioli was honestly a bit heavy with the cheese/sauce. We did not enjoy the pork cheek and mussels as much. Some of the mussels did not seem fresh - we had been looking forward to this one since it seemed highly reviewed by prior visitors but had mixed feelings about it after.

Ziryab fell onto my radar as a popular tapas spot in Barcelona. I didn't make that many dining…read moreplans in advance before visiting the city, I just knew I wanted tapas. Ziryab seemed to fit the bill, so we made plans to stop here during our first night in the city. Ziryab is located close to the Gothic Quarter, on side street. It's kind of inconspicuous from the outside, but the interior gives way to a really welcoming space. The restaurant is separated into two main areas, with an earth-tone color scheme that has a rustic, almost cave-like aesthetic. The high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows keep the dining room open and spacious. The tapas menu had a good selection, and we decided on several items: pan con tomate, sweet potato rolls, chicken cannelloni, bacon-wrapped figs, croquettes, falafel, and a charcuterie board. All the tapas were great - my favorites were the chicken cannelloni, pan con tomate, and the charcuterie board. The cannelloni especially was a standout - definitely a unique dish, and the chicken was super flavorful. We opted for dessert, and got the feta whip cheesecake - this was great as well. The combination of tang and sweet was a good finisher to our meal. Service was great - everyone was friendly and our dishes were served at a good pace. Overall, I'm glad I tried out Ziryab - the tapas were delicious and atypical of ones you find elsewhere in Barcelona. I would have no qualms returning here for another meal.

We loved our dinner at Ziryab. The staff was wonderful, the food amazing and the setting perfectly…read morecharming. Interacting with the staff in sign language, pointing and pantomime completely removed any language barrier that our lack of Spanish skill might have imposed.

Everything in Barcelona is adorable, as is Agust Gastro Bar! We started off with some cocktails…read morethat were delicious, but I must note that our server forgot about our drinks...well, I think she did. She said the bar was really busy - but they arrived shortly after we asked about them. The second round was much faster - and they sent complimentary shots to the table. So, you decide. Food: Starters: - Tomato bread, YUM! - Chicken croquet (my favorite) - Scallops (we all decided we could have done without) - Tacos (very juicy). I wish I took a picture of the menu, I don't recall what each dish was, but these are my best guesses. Main course: - Octopus (cooked perfectly!) - Steak (a little raw for my taste, but the potatoes and sauce it came with were great!) - Chicken something in a potato pasta or something like that (skip, too bland) Dessert: We had to get the sorbet in the shape of the succulent. I was very refreshing and better than i expected. The servers made up for the forgotten drinks and were very kind and even gave us recommendations of places to go out that evening. I would definitely go back!

Went to Agust upon a friend's recommendation. The restaurant is two levels, both of which are…read moreseemingly small but surprisingly spacious. We sat upstairs with a large party and had plenty of space. Our recommender said the food was phenomenal, but I personally found it to be just pretty good. I ordered the Thai vegetarian curry which was very good but salty. A decent amount of vegetables but much more rice than actual curry. My one friend who ordered a dish (which the name of unfortunately escapes me) with prawns, beans, and chorizo also shared this sentiment. Other dishes that received good reviews from the table included a cheese platter, the cactus dessert (mojito mousse and lemon sorbet), the fish of the day (which was cod), and the mushroom risotto. We also ordered a bottle of Cava Montjuic, which tasted similar to many other sparkling white wines. One problem to note was that we were not alerted that the fish of the day had clams atop it, which posed a problem for the recipient of the dish who has a shellfish allergy. The staff was polite and understanding, though she did just have to order and pay for another dish. Overall, nice atmosphere and good food, but not as great as expected.

This is a very nice restaurant that we had lunch at. I did make a reservation for their menu del…read moredia. That was probably a good idea because after we were seated a majority of the tables did fill up. Lunch included bread, a drink of choice, appetizer, entree, and dessert for 18.90 euros. The service was very good and the courses flowed nicely. Food was tasty and had a very homey, comforting feel. I felt the dessert was very small but other than that everything was great. A good place for lunch or a drink if you are in the L'Eixample neighborhood!

This place is great. Good wine, the food is astounding. From presentation to taste, it's amazing.read more

If you're visiting Barcelona, this is the place for an elegant traditional tapas and paella…read morerestaurant The ambience is classy and upscale. Wine list is superb. The tapas we had were delicious. We have vegetarian and seafood paella! Delicious!!! Chef stopped by to eat hello The wall speaks of the celebrities that frequent this icon.. a must go!!

I asked my hotel concierge for a great place to have paella , I have never had the dish before and…read morethey knew exactly where to send me too. Gaudim restaurant is beautifully decorated, the kitchen has windows that you can watch your food being prepared and cooked. Promptly sat down and asked what I wanted to drink. I ordered grilled garlic prawns as an app but here's my confusion, what I feel was served to me was garlic shrimp. To me when you say the word prawns I expect larger shrimp. I also ordered the chicken and vegetable paella for dinner, the garlic shrimp came to the table and the dish was so good and nice size slices of garlic. Then came the chicken and vegetable paella and I was excited but then befuddled, all the pictures of paella has been a large pan filled with rice and either seafood or in this case would have been chicken and veggies. I was served a plate of chicken and vegetable paella, I started eating and it was amazing food. When I finished I asked the hostess why I was served a plate and not the large pan and she said "you are a party if one and a pan of paella is served for two people, so you was charged a single portion of paella and not the larger portion for two people. Okay that made sense. Then I ordered a Catalana dessert called Crema Catalana and it was so good. This restaurant is also frequented by the Barcelona football team and there jerseys hanging on the wall. When you were in Barcelona, next time, make your dining reservations for here it's really good food

While passing through Barcelona on our way to the south of Spain, we decided to stay for a night…read moreand have ourselves a memorable dinner. We decided to visit Llamber a tapas restaurant on the outskirt of Park de la Ciutadella. The restaurant has a light and airy ambiance, the tables are decently spaced for a more private conversation. We then started with a bottle of Spanish Rosé together with some tapas to share. We had the patitas, black pearl oyster served with rock salt and mignonette and the chef's take on a Spanish bao bun. We found the pork belly flavorful and crispy and blended well with the bun, in hindsight we should have ordered one for each. For our main entree, I ordered paella with seared tuna while my partner chose Entrocôte served with shishito peppers and fries. We found all the dishes simply epicurean and the waiters took time to describe everything on the menu. It was well plated and the dishes came in a timely fashion and everything went well with the wine choice. We felt that we were looked after throughout the stages of the dinner. With great customer service and quality of food, this place is recommended whenever you are visiting the beautiful city of Barcelona.

Amazing experience here! Went here as part of a Food and Wine Tour in Barcelona. The staff was very…read morefriendly and attentive. The restaurant itself was clean and decorated tastefully. The papas brava were so good. My favorite was a light pastry they had, it was similar to a merengue on almost a cracker cookie. Overall you should absolutely make this a part of your trip if you are in the area.