My party first went to the other restaurant near Cera 23 but left because of their lack of organized system and bad service. Cera 23 was organized and professional. Good service as well! I ordered black seafood risotto, cheek beef (I don't remember the exact names), and blackberry mojito. The beef was okay but the seafood and the mojito were amazing! read more

So, I have to say, this place completely rocked my world! We found this place in Frommer's and saw the great reviews on Yelp, and decided to make a reservation. We took a taxi from our hotel and were really glad, as it was really difficult to find the street sign in this mostly ethnic area. We walked in and the very friendly bartender named Sante welcomed us and asked us if we wanted a blackberry mohito... it was amazing; made with a blackberry vodka and topped with a sprig of fresh mint and a blackberry. We were seated and ordered the wonderful gambas, which were lightly breaded and not at all oily. I am still dreaming of those gambas; heaven on a plate. I ordered the truffled, mushroom raviolis, which were an explosion of ecstasy in my mouth! My date ordered the slow roasted lamb, which was fall-off-the-bone tender deliciousness. All the waitstaff were very friendly and personable. My favorite meal in Barcelona! read more

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So good that I forgot to check in. Started with their blackberry Mojito, one of the best ones that I've ever had. Their Iberian pork dishes were all very good! Go there!!!! read more

Delicious food, romantic ambiance, and attentive and friendly service. Make sure to order the octopus appetizer and black volcano rice with seafood. We had a lot of octopus and squid ink dishes throughout our stay in Barcelona, but it tasted best here at Cera23. read more

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Recently visited Barcelona and found this gem via yelp. Situated on a tiny (but aren't they all) alleyway in the Raval district, you may miss it if you walk too fast. Inside you first see a bar and an old silent reel of film playing on the wall. Take two steps down from the bar and you find a cozy setup of tables and dim lighting. We didnt eat here, but merely came for the infamous blackberry mojito. It lived up to its name. So much so that we came back the next night for another. It's not your typical mojito (it's black, for starters) but it's full of fresh fruit, including blackberries and pomegranate seeds. Staff is super friendly and very accommodating. We felt very comfortable and at home, even though we were seven and took over the whole bar. I can't wait to return and dine here one day, reviews are great! read more

Cera 23 - Blackberry mojito - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

One of our last dinners in Barcelona and couldn't be happier that it was at Cera23! Started with the Crunchy king prawns with mango sauce and mirín, lightly breaded and sauce was not over powering, shrimp was sweet and succulent. I had the Tagliarine with shitakes and orange-flavoured prawns sauteé with crunchy chorizo oil!!! Delicious!!! It was perfect I cleaned the plate. My fiancé had the Tuna dices breaded in sesame seeds with sweet potato purée and cinnamon. He thought it was very good, preferred my dish but we both agreed the tuna was perfectly seared and rare in the middle and purée was delicious only wished there was a bit more. The staff were all super friendly, funny, and so hospitable! Gave us tons of recommendations on places to eat and drink. Probability of return: Definite! read more

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Wow, the blackberry mojitos here are seriously good!!! It'd be a mistake to leave without having one! The flavor was intense and they used fresh blackberries (you could find some inside the mojito itself). I should've gotten two in hindsight ;) Food was great too! - For starters we shared the octopus cooked in galacian style - extremely soft and tender! Who knew octopus could be so soft!! I highly recommend this. - As for the mains, I had the volcano of black rice - it was a bit on the salty side for me but very flavorful. The squid was very soft! Finished every grain. - For dessert, we had the Ferrero Rocher molten chocolate cake served with caramel ice cream. I liked the Ferrero Rocher touch but overall the dish was way too sweet for me. It's one of their most popular desserts, but I would give this one a miss. Overall without the dessert it'd be a 5 star without a doubt. 5 stars still given that yummy blackberry mojito though! [I didn't have a reservation here but I came earlier than the usual Spanish dinner time and managed to get a table] read more

This is a winner. Beef cheeks, truffle ravioli, and volcanic rice are what to order. Oh, and for dessert, the ferrer Roche chocolate. A bit of a walk through a seedy neighborhood but well worth it. Reasonably priced and delicious. read more

We found this restaurant on Yelp and the reviews are correct! It's off the main Barcelona tourist area and the guests on a Thursday night seemed like a nice mix of regulars, locals and out-of-towners. Everyone was treated with equal graciousness. Highly recommend. read more

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Probably my new favorite place in Barcelona. Simply great! Fantastic service, superb recommendations at a reasonable price. read more

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This is easily be the best meal I had in Barcelona. I made the reservation there based on the positive review in various website, the reservation process was easy, I emailed them and they confirmed quickly. Getting there was a little goggle map adventure but it's not too far off from the main road. The host there was very nice, they are all very friendly and attentive, also speak good English. Ambiance--not the best, it's really small space and kinda cramped but then it's Europe so that's normal Food-- excellent squid ink rice, I mean excellent, must try!! The fish was good, the dessert(Catalyna cream brûlée) was also yummy. Drink-- yup everyone else it's right the blackberry drink was great! Price-- quite reasonable, entree is around $15, dessert $7 Definitely a 5 star choice read more

Cera 23 - Black squid ink rice, excellent!! - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

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I found this place using Yelp. I ordered the blackberry mojito which was was so amazing!!! I could have drank 6...but then I wouldn't be able to write this review being unable to remember my experience! I also had the volcano rice which everyone was raving about on their reviews. I didn't find it worth the hype or the money. The dessert was amazing! I had the orange chocolate ganache. I would go again and service was great! read more

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Came here spontaneously after watching FC Barcelona defeat SD Eibar 3-1. Walk back toward hotel and decided on having some tapas food. Found Cera 23 through Fodor's Travel Barcelona. After reading reviews on Yelp, I decided to get Blackberry Mojito. It was black and had a few fruits on top. I think it might have been the best tasting Mojito I've ever had l! It was so good, that I had to get a second! Cervache - with White Sea Bass, cilantro, mango, lemon, salt and black peppers. Absolutely sublime and can't get rid of the after taste. Lamb was very easy and no need to work the meat. It was also delicious. Sitting at the bar, easy service! Last but not least, why not a 3rd drink - Irish Coffee! Good stuff and would come back in a heartbeat! read more

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Enjoyed our last dinner at another great place here in Barcelona. Neighborhood is sketch, but the restaurant is classy. Service was excellent. We did not have reservations and they said it would be a 30 min wait, but we were seated after about 15 mins. Place is small, but very cute. Our neighbors to the left (Boston folks) and right (New York) were very pleasant to talk to... yeah you might as well start a conversation since you're practically sitting side by side. The guys running this place sure know what they are doing and props to the cooks for getting down in the kitchen. Their food was nicely plated and had very unique flavors. I loved the Blackberry Mojito. The shrimp tempura appetizer was so darn good that I could have had a bowl of that for my dinner, but I didn't. I ordered the black rice with seafood, think it was called the volcano? It was good, very rich and fulfilling, full of seafood and the sauce it was topped with was yummy. I was too full for dessert but I'm sure it would have been delicious. Oh and a complimentary chocolate liquor shot at the end was a bonus! read more

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We were able to get a seat on a busy night without a reservation, as the workers were nice to help us out. The service is really great here. The blackberry mojito that my wife got was outstanding and I had tap beer for like $3! The pulpos (octopus) was super flavorful and smoky tasting. I had the ceviche and it tasted great, the portion size was much smaller than the pulpos. read more

Incredibly good! Everything we ate was fantastic: beef carpaccio, the monkfish special, the black rice with seafood entree... my mom had the blackberry "mojito" for dessert and I had a special caramelized cake - both were amazing. Whole meal came to 100€ for two (and there was wine involved). Highly recommend! read more

Such a friendly atmosphere and the food is amazing! I can honestly say that we had one of the most delicious ceviche ever! Perfect combination flavors! The octopus was so flavorful. Definitely recommend. Yummy! read more

Cera 23 - Pulpo - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Found this gem on yelp. Highly ranked and reviewed. Great vibe. The bar and a few places to eat up front and most of the tables near the open kitchen in the back. We had an assortment of appetizers and main courses. Pictures attached. I'm not a food critic, I'm much more about the ambiance and the service. This place has great service and the ambiance is perfect. The tables are close together but not too close, the noise level is high but doesn't preclude conversation. Check out the picture with the chef and his team. This is what tops off a perfect dining experience for me. Thank you to Stephanie and the team at Cera 23 for making this a wonderful memory. read more

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I arrived in Barcelona at around 2 pm, a couple of days after getting engaged in France. It was going to be our last night in Europe, so we looked for the best of the best in Barcelona. We were lucky to run into this place on Yelp, but there was no availability on its website. I called, I explained the engagement and the last night in Europe matter to the supervisor, he got me in. Long story short, we were treated like royalty, and the food was the best food we had on our entire Europe trip, better than a Four Seasons Paris one. It is no joke. I am starting to think that that was one of the best foods I have ever had in my life. And the prices are not bad at all! read more

We have four people and ordered 4 starters and 4 entrees. All of them are good choices. The best dinner we had in Barcelona. We all ordered blackberry mojitos. It's a must-have item. The presentation of the drink looks appealing and the drink itself tastes good too. The door opens at 7:00 pm; we came in at 7:15 pm without reservation and ended up sitting at bar to enjoy our dinner. All tables were taken. People came after us were turned away as they were advised the wait would be two hours or longer. Therefore, a reservation is highly recommended. read more

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We ordered: Blackberry mojito Beef Tataki White fish Ceviche Steak and potatoes Black rice with squid and bonito flakes They were all fantastic!! And staff were very friendly. :) We came here at 9pm on Sun and it was packed. I recommend to make a reservation. read more

Cera 23 - Delicious mojito - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Friendly staff and beautifully delicious food! BlackBerry Mojito is a must try as it's not only a drink but also a masterpiece. Ordered the Ceviche, Volcano Seafood Black Rice dish, Tuna "Dados de Tuna" and the Coulant Chocolate for dessert. Thumbs up for me. read more

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This restaurant is tucked away. Its a closely guarded secret. You crack it open and you will be well rewarded. Delicious food, amazing cocktails, wonderful service, and a great mix of guests to lavish a night away. It was so good, my wife and I made a last minute reservation to enjoy Cera 23 the night before we left Barcelona. Both times we had a great time and other guests and staff were so talkative and full of life. This experience along with many others would spur me to move to Barcelona in a heartbeat. Visca Barça! Visca Cataluña! read more

This was a recommendation and a welcome one. We hadn't had a "real" meal since we were in Barcelona and I simply needed some steak. Aaaaamazing mushroom risotto to start and I'm a mushroom risotto connoisseur. I also ordered the steak (so, yes, basically two dinners). It was my one and only time having Spanish steak and it was relatively basic - not blow me away amazing, but no complaints, given I needed a change from tapas. My boyfriend went with the cod confit, which he enjoyed very much; prepared well, and was quite flavorful. Our meal was accompanied by a great bottle of wine (they have a nice selection) and followed by two desserts - yes, we were hungry. I had the chocolate lava cake and the boyfriend went with a creme brule type dessert with vanilla ice cream. Both were wonderful finishers to a lovely meal. The restaurant is welcoming, with indoor seating only (at least when we were there). We were looking for something a little different from the tapas and quick bites we had been having. This was a great choice for that. read more

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This place is really well priced and has excellent food. The sangria was excellent, and so were all the other drinks that we ordered. The people here put a lot of love into making their drinks, and it shows in the taste and the presentation. The food we ordered was on point. The risotto, black rice and beef cheek were all extremely good. The high point of this place is that it's price friendly and the that food and drinks taste excellent. read more

Cera 23 - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

While searching for a restaurant to have dinner in Barcelona, we came across Cera 23. Although many reviews recommended reservations, we decided to try our luck to see if they could accommodate us -- 2 adults and a baby -- and they were! We were first seated at the side bar, moved to the main bar and then moved to the dining room. Their staff was very hospitable, accommodating and attentive. While at the main bar, the bar tender noticed our baby eyeing the fruit and prepared a plate of strawberries for him. For dinner, we ordered steak tartar, beef cheek and arroz negro. Everything was fresh and delicious. We ordered creme de catalan for dessert which we thought was ok, but I don't think we're fans of the dessert in general. I ordered a virgin blackberry mojito that was refreshing! It was so delicious that baby drank half of it. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed my meal at Cera 23. Went as a party of 3 at around 9:30 and we were lucky to be seated immediately by the door. Walked by at the same time on a different night and it was packed so it's a good idea to make a reservation! Risotto and pasta fresca were exceptional and nicely presented. I just wish the pasta came with more shrimp as my dish only had 2 shrimps in it. We also ordered the sangria and a special blackberry mojito and they were delicious. Our server/bartender made them and they were expertly handcrafted with lots of fresh fruit. Our server was super friendly and spoke English with me after I attempted to speak to him in broken Spanish. Decently paced meal--I didn't feel like we were stuck there forever. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. read more

Cera 23 - sangria and blackberry mojito - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

The most amazing blackberry mojitos you could ever imagine! This place came recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint! The drinks were absolutely delicious! This restaurant however is not located in the best area of the city so I advise being careful when visiting. read more

Cera 23 - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

When your biggest complaint is that the blackberry mojitos are *too easy drinking* you know you're in trouble, or at the very least, serious restaurant lust. While Barcelona is a town filled with great cuisine, Cera 23 stands the test of time as my "reasonably priced, flavorful, and interesting" choice whenever someone asks for a recommendation. It is my quintessentially perfect choice, off-the-beaten-path (literally, as it can be hard to locate the first time and is NOT at all on the main tourist drag), and delivers a menu that is traditionally Catalan while adding in some interesting twists of their own. Now first you should note, that Cera and Arume are co-owned, and both do offer that insidiously sublime mojito. The menu is slightly different at each, so if one doesn't appeal, check out the other. After eating at both, I lean firmly in the Cera camp, but neither one would be a complete disappointment. The venue itself is intimate, and delightfully trendy. A hodgepodge of colors and textures, and musics that blend seamlessly. It is the kind of place that makes you want to sit for hours, just sipping your drink while enjoying the ambiance. It's probably for the best I don't live closer as I'm sure this would be a regular in my rotation. When you do make your way to Cera 23: Step 1. Arrive, check in, get seated, grab yourself a blackberry moijto. Step 2. Start to peruse the menu. Step 3. Order another mojito. Only partially kidding here - did I mention they are dangerously easy drinking? Step 4. Start narrowing down the options. While each person can chose their own items, I'd suggest sharing. The "El Pulpo" is my first pick, the simple but well executed Galician-style octopus that seems to be sold at every restaurant in the country. That being said, the seasonings at Cera are excellent, and the octopus is the exact amount of tender and chewy you want from a fresh, well cooked tentacle. Proof that not every dish needs a laundry list of ingredients to be exceptional. Next, the Volcán de arroz is one of the best takes on a rice entree found across several countries. I'm assuming the black comes from squid ink, which lends itself a natural saltiness that works well with the seafood. The Parmesan and saffron contribute some flair as well. To offset the umami flavor, consider ordering the rich "Raviolis de foie," a decadent pasta pocket enrobed in a silken sauce of almond cream and quince. They are ethereal, and one of those dishes where if there are an odd number, I'm willing to duel to take more than my share. If I'm being honest, I would consider stabbing my table-mate just to acquire their entire portion. Seriously, that sauce makes you reconsider what is and isn't appropriate social decorum, as it becomes painfully clear you could and probably should lick that bowl clean of every last drop. Dessert is worth saving room for, and I was particularly delighted with their Crema Catalana, the Spanish version of crème brûlée. It also doesn't hurt to consider getting another blackberry mojito... Neither Cera 23 or Arume are particularly large, so I would suggest planning ahead to reserve a table. They thankfully take email requests, so no international calling necessary. While you can walk in without any, the place is quite popular, and you'll likely end up at the bar. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but just saying if you have a larger group, or if you are planning to go on a date, I'd suggest planning ahead and making a booking. Buen provecho and please have another blackberry mojito (or 3) for me! read more

Amazing food, unique decor, and the best bartenders. Easily my best and most favorite meal in Barcelona. You have to have the squid ink pasta - unreal. Can't wait to go back! read more

Very nice evening spent at Cera 23! We Opted for some burrata that was just excellent! The risotto and the cod fish were very good as well. We read that their blueberry mojo to was good so we decided to taste it! Very good indeed and refreshing. The ambiance is cozy and the prices are medium-high but it's quality food. Ps : I recommend booking in advance read more

The buratta appetizer was soooooo fresh. The beef cheek was incredibly tender and tasty. The tuna tartar was delicious. The lemon creme digestif was a nice touch. Overall, it was really yummy and a great start to our trip. I am only giving 4 stars because there were some truly outstanding meals elsewhere. The service was attentive without being intrusive. The restaurant itself was small but comfortable. I am not sure how many locals were there, but I guess that is to be expected when you take advice from TripAdvisor & Yelp. Since we went on our first night in Barcelona, we had a bit of trouble finding the place. We learned it is not exactly the nicest neighborhood, not that we had any trouble. read more

I found this restaurant on Yelp before our trip to Barcelona, so it was on my list of places to try. 5 stars for their service, they are very attentive, nice and helpful. 4 stars for their food, Blackberry mojito, delicious!! We ordered the soup of they day to start. Mushroom cream with a poached egg, it's an acquired taste we did not like it and the server noticed that we did not enjoyed it so it was taken off the bill which is very nice of them! For our entrees filet mignon with potatoes and chimichurri sauce, steak was tender but undercooked, we ordered it medium it was medium rare close to rare Sea bass with vegetables, fish was good vegetables( bell papers, onions and 1 piece of potato way over cooked) Overall experience and food was good, just small things that could've made it a 5 stars. Definitely recommend the restaurant and if we comeback to Barcelona will visit again. read more

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This is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. Amazing service and the food nis absolutely exquisite. Please make sure you make reservations ahead of time. I had the octopus and the black rice and both were an explosion of flavor. Will definitely return! read more

Cera 23 - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

An excellent restaurant with great ambiance, food and service. My wife and I truly enjoyed our experience here recently and I'd like to give our server Marci (sp?) a special thank you as he made us feel truly welcome with his warm and generous treatment. And after dinner he offered us an after dinner aperitif that really epitomized his personality. Thank you deeply Marci. read more

Cera 23 - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

Cera 23 did not disappoint! Very important - Get reservations in advance. We did ours through trip advisor with no problems. Service - our waiter was excellent. He was very attentive to our needs and also provided great recommendations from what bottle of wine to share to what desserts to have. Food - Fantastic. We started with the Iberian ham and fried shrimp appetizers which were both very good. For our meals we had the volcano black rice with seafood which tasted as the rice had been marinated in fresh shrimp and octopus, along with the beef cheek which had a very nice white sauce to accompany it. For dessert the death by chocolate and sponge cake with vanilla ice cream was an excellent end to a fantastic meal. Drinks - The red wine sangria was super flavorful and the blueberry mojito did not disappoint. Overall - Looking at all the previous Yelp reviews we were skeptical if this restaurant would live up to the hype but it certainly did. We would recommend it to anyone visiting the Barcelona area read more

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Recently in Barcelona, my cousin and I stumbled into Cera 23.  As we walked around looking for a different restaurant, we walked by Cera 23.  We noticed the line and how lively it looked.  Eventually we found the restaurant for which we were looking, but it was closed. We went back to Cera 23 where we sat at the bar.  As my first course, I ordered the Burratina.  It was incredibly creamy.  It was served with fruit, arugula and tomato and surprisingly it all melded together beautifully.  For the second course, I ordered Atun en Dados.  It's tuna encrusted in black and white sesames and served with an aioli. It, too, was incredibly delicious.  The sesame seeds added a slight crunch to the tuna and it just melted in your mouth. The service was great.  I would definitely return to Cera 23 on my next trip to Barcelona. read more

Cera 23 - Langostinos (appetizer) - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

Delicious tapas. The tartar trio was delicious and full of flavor. Service was prompt and very friendly even though we only spoke English. I also got the sea bass and it was cooked perfectly and not dry at all! Blackberry mojito was my wife's favorite there. read more

Cera 23 - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

Definitely a must visit in Barcelona every time I visit! They changed their menu again recently and keeping some of the classics. I want to say the new menu is a lot better! Service was superb and was kid friendly. Everything came out hot and perfectly seasoned. A couple of my faves tonight was the black ink rice, truffle risotto, and the honey beef cheek! There was a few other dishes that definitely left and impression but unfortunately I don't remember the name. Do make reservations in advance to avoid crowds. I have been there and had to wait for 30-40 mins. Overall very enjoyable experience and a delicious meal! read more

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The food was quite good. Portions a bit small though. When we first arrived, we didn't have a reservation and ended up eating at the bar. The hostess did offer to call their sister restaurant to find us a table, but we ended up eating there. Overall good food, a bit overpriced, and smaller portions read more