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    Casa Delfín

    3.4 (57 reviews)
    ModerateSpanish, Tapas Bars, Catalan
    Open 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Paella
    Grace L.

    Came here for a dinner on a weekend night - they looked pretty full, but were able to seat the 3 of us outside within like 10 minutes. Service was quick in general. The place is a little on the pricier side, but I really enjoyed the food. We got a pitcher of Sangria for 21 euros. It wasn't too strong, but it tasted good. As for tapas, we got the calamari and gambes a l'allet (shrimp). The calamari was a little different from expected, since it was like the head (not cut up) so it was a little thick, but had good flavor. The shrimp was my favorite part and super flavorful, though it was doused in oil so maybe not the healthiest. We got the seafood paella, which was about 19 euros per person. This thing was absolutely beautiful. It was the perfect size for 2 people and there was a good amount of seafood in it. Nice and crispy on the bottom too, which was a delight. Would come back for this!

    Octopus was great and the chorizo sausage was ok
    Kevin D.

    Great ambiance, service, and food. Much better than any other tapas restaurant you'd find near other popular tourist destinations. It was a bummer that they charge a 15% premium for sitting on the patio, but not a deal breaker.

    Gloria E.

    Although other reviews said to avoid the meat, we couldn't resist the squid tapas, the beef cheek, and the lamb. The potatoes on the side were well flavored. Beers aren't too expensive and a good alternative to water. We were seated immediately, and food came out pretty quickly as well, considering we ordered main dishes. Squid came on potatoes, the lamb came with carrots, and the beef cheek was slightly sweet and so tender. Lamb was tender as well, and a lot of meat for the price in my opinion. Bones were easy to dodge. Sitting out on the patio in perfect weather was a great way to experience the cuisine, and there are plenty of things to see nearby. Lovely afternoon lunch!

    Best latte I've ever had at a bar!
    Xochitl M.

    We waited over 45 minutes to be seated even though our host said our wait would be 10-15 minutes. However, it was worth the wait! We had some lattes while we waited and they were amazing. We ordered the beef cheek & the lamb (see photos). Both entres surpassed our expectations! They were the most buttery, tender meat I've ever had. I can't decide which one I liked the most!

    Idania D.

    As we were strolling through our initial visit to El Born, we ended up here for lunch. Good service and good food equaled a happy crew. Ham croquettes, garbanzos with spinach and morcilla sausage, calamari, anchovies, octopus Lovely outdoor seating in the middle of the action.

    Frito
    Kara P.

    Al fresco is more like add fresco (extra 15%) for outside seating. We tried some of the * dishes outlined as "specialty". The paella mariscos was loaded with squid, mussels, and shrimp. I was pleased the dish was very savory and had short grain rice soaked in the broth. The bisteak was thin and bland, but the shoshito pepper on top was a great nod to the local faire. My favorite were the little squid frito, crispy tentacles with the lemon wedge to bring it to life. Location is great for people watching and the service seemed understaffed for a Monday afternoon. However, our server never rushed us and was very pleasant. She mixes the drinks table side and had an Irish elbow to her pours. I watched as she stirred up sone Gin & Lemonade. Location is right in the heart of El Born and next door to Dolce & Gabanna. Very near to Picasso museum.

    Stacy H.

    On our first night in Barcelona, we walked through the neighborhood and went to dinner at Casa Delfin which is over 100 years old. We had a reservation but it was still pretty early so there were plenty of available tables. We enjoyed a couple of glasses of wine to start. I think Barcelona is the only place I've said I'll have a glass of house wine and actually enjoyed it. We ordered pan con tomate, octopus, Iberico ham, and padron peppers. We had a really nice casual dinner and couldn't complain about the food or service. ​

    Marieke S.

    Cute little restaurant with a surprisingly good menu, location and service! Weren't sure if this would be a touristy spot but it wasn't actually too bad. We sat outside on a hot day in July and enjoyed a sample of tapas- some fried artichoke hearts and our new favorite "cocoa bread". Nice and friendly service, and decent pricing. Would recommend this to anyone traveling in Barcelona looking for a good place to eat in the El Born/Picasso museum area!!

    Ham croquette, olives, fried artichoke, fried peppers, chorizo in red wine (and of course, a San Miguel)

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    11 years ago

    great shellfish! inexpensive... the spot for locals. great brownie and baily's dessert :)

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    Cerveseria Catalana - Lenguado con calamares

    Cerveseria Catalana

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

    Oh my goodness this is so good. If I ever go to Barcelona again I would come here…read more Must get: Steak with foie gras on bread 8/10: sooo decadent and luxurious. It's abt 8 euros a piece. Very flavorful and fast experience. Oxtail and mashed potatoes 10/10: the oxtail meet is so tender and flavorful. The mashed potatoes pair so well with the oxtail. Mushroom, steak, and egg yolk 9/10: soo flavorful and balance of veggies and protein. Amazing textures and flavors. Sparkling sangria: 8/10 I don't normally live the taste of alcohol but this was great. Not tooooo strong and if tastes pretty good if you mix it with the orange juice. Fresh orange juice: 10/10 so tangy and delicious. I can't recommend it enough. Patatas bravas: 9/10 solid no complaints! Dessert Tapas: - bread dessert (Tarija): 11/10 amazing dessert that is creamy, cameralized, and has a mochi like texture. This fried chewy dessert is not too sweet and such an affordable price. - coconut pudding 9/10 solid and refreshing if you like flan - bread, chocolate oil, salt 7/10: I live the complex flavors. The chocolate mousse was light and the bread to mousse ratio was perfect. It's a smaller dessert tho I wouldn't recommend it if ur sharing. Service: amazing! Staff I'm everywhere so it was very easy to order more food. Also we were sitting buy the area where they made dessert and they allowed me to record them making it!! Comfortable ambiance great for date night or casual meals!!!

    As an international traveling food critic and unbeknownst to the staff, the following is what I…read moreexperienced: - The host seated us next to a table of three self-absorbed, loud and obnoxiously nonstop talking late teens early twenties girls. - The food bus'ers attempted to deliver the wrong order to our and nearby tables five times. - The 1/2 order (three small slivers) tomato soaked bread (1/2 PA AMB TOMAQUET) was certainly not worth the €2.5! - The Greek Salad (ENS GREGA) was the worst example of such we have ever had (my party included an authentic Greek). The feta cheese was absolutely disgusting, it tasted like imitation rubber cheese. - The "Al Ajillo" Style Shrimps (GAMBES AMB ALLADA) had a very strange flavor within it, which overwhelmed the garlic flavors. - The Beef Tenderloin (FILET VEDELLA), she had to spit 1/4 of it out because it was too tough. - Everything was overpriced there for the value. If you are in the area DO NOT waste your time nor money dining here!!!

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    Cerveseria Catalana - Dining room

    Dining room

    Cerveseria Catalana - Beef tenderloin with foie gras

    Beef tenderloin with foie gras

    Cerveseria Catalana - Open till 1:30am?

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    Open till 1:30am?

    Tapeo - Pork ribs - worth another trip to Europe just for this

    Tapeo

    4.6(632 reviews)
    0.2 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
    €€

    Some meals stay with you forever, and this was one of them…read more The food here was, without question, some of the best I've ever had. The foie gras was absolutely unforgettable--rich, delicate, and simply to die for. The sangria was equally exceptional, fresh, balanced, and dangerously delicious. But what makes this place truly special is something that can't be captured on a menu. The atmosphere, the warmth, the way time seems to slow down... words simply can't do it justice. If you're visiting Barcelona, don't just come here for dinner. Come here to fall in love with the food, the city, the moment, or maybe even someone sitting across the table. An experience I'll never forget.

    My husband and I arrived to Barcelona late in the evening. We had read reviews that the food scene…read moreextended well into the night, so we decided that even though it was 10:30pm, we would still walk over to Tapeo and see if we had any luck getting seating. Well, the restaurant was cute and cozy with a great ambiance. With luck on our side, we found two seats at the bar and quickly ordered drinks. We ordered a pitcher of the sangria (because why not?). The sangria was delicious, refreshing, and made to order. It was definitely more authentic than what we're getting in America. We ordered the patatas bravas, tempura asparagus, the octopus, and the steak. It all came out as it became available. We couldn't decide what our favorite was, to be honest. We ordered an ice cream sandwich for dessert and quickly requested our bill. We didn't want to hold the staff up as we noticed they were cleaning the establishment and people were finishing up. Overall, what a great experience for our first meal in Barcelona! Cute and hidden gem.

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    Tapeo - Worked his butt off

    Worked his butt off

    Tapeo - Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

    Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

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    Restaurant Pasa Tapas

    Restaurant Pasa Tapas

    2.8(8 reviews)
    0.5 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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    Casa Delfín - spanish - Updated August 2026

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