The Ceviche was awesome. Had the beef dish which was extremely tender and had a garlic sauce which was delicious. Drank the bottle of wine called Fusco (Mencia) which was light and fruity. read more

Cera 23 - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

One of our favorite meals. Note, you must call and make reservations. We walked in around 8 and they said they were fully booked for the night so we were lucky to get the last 2 spots at the bar which were first come. We had a long, slow meal, starting with Cava and thier famous blackberry mojito. We chose the tuna rolls with sweet potato foam for our starter which were excellent. The pasta with prawns, mushrooms and chorizo for the entree was also good, rich, and enough to share. read more

Cera 23 - Shrimp chorizo and mushroom pasta - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

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What an amazing place! The food couldn't have been any better. It was to the point that I would say it's probably the best I dish I've had in quite a long time. The famous blackberry mojito is a must. Who doesn't love a fresh mojito?! The restaurant is a little small but picking up a phone and making a reservation alleviates any issue with wait time. Paul was great and look forward to coming back on my future trips!!! read more

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We had the pleasure of eating here last night. Not only was it out favorite meal so far in Spain but maybe one of the top 5 ever. The foie ravioli was incredible, as in life altering amazing. We also ordered the prawns with mango, grilled squid and the rib eye with tomato chimichuri. All were so amazing we made reservation for another night before we fly home. The cocktails. WOW. Just wow. The blackberry mojito was delicious and so was everything that artist of a mixologist made. He is amazing and so talented. read more

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OCTOPUS & BLACKBERRY MOJITO!!!! Thank me later. Try to make a reservation as they fill up fast.

Everything here is phenomenal! The service, the food and the ambiance. Wow is all I can say! Mersi (the server, i think i got the spelling right) gave us the best service during our week stay in Barcelona. Place pays attention to detail from the very second you walk in, to the second you leave. It was our last meal in the city and he went out of his way to congratulate us on our honeymoon. read more

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Great meal, nice service. Got there without having reservations, so had to sit at the bar. Bartender was friendly, and waiter offered English menus. Octopus app was really tasty, as was the burrata with fresh pesto. I had the tuna which was fantastic (I saw it at the table next to us when we arrived, and knew right away what I was going to have.) Cheesecake for dessert was so non-traditional it was a delight. These folks know they have a good thing. Next time will make ressies, and I suppose I will have to try the volcano rice. read more

The food here and service was good- the manager is an especially nice guy. We came when they were closing up the other day and so, decided to pop back in the following night for dinner. I ordered the veal cheek (with truffles glaze), she got the squid ink rice which had thinly sliced tuna that was cut so fine, it danced in the heat, which made it look alive. I thought her dish was a bit too fishy for me, but she loved it! The tempura prawns were nice too read more

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Let me start off by saying that I have never felt the need to write a yelp review, until now - During my visit to this restaurant, I was shocked to look up mid-bite to see a COCKROACH scurrying across the wall beside me - our meal was then disrupted even further while one of the servers tried to catch this pest that continued to run around the floor. I was absolutely sick to my stomach. To make matters worse our waiter merely shrugged his shoulders apologizing by saying this was a common occurrence, with no other attempt to compensate us for the disgusting disturbance... this is unacceptable and completely unhygienic. Who knows how many cockroaches are running around this facility, behind closed doors, and contaminating food guests receive. This needs to be reported. read more

Cera 23 - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

DELICIOUS! The best meal we had while visiting Barcelona. I really enjoyed my mushroom risotto! It was cooked to perfection. My husband had the beef cheek and that was also cooked very well and extremely tasty. We had the octopus as an appetizer and although cooked well I was not a fan of the seasoning. I think it may be preference. I much prefer octopus in a Mexican shrimp cocktail. The Blackberry mojitos were the BEST cocktails we've ever had. Also, presented so beautifully. The staff was incredibly friendly. I've never felt so welcome. Overall, must visit while in Barcelona! read more

The food was excellent, from the starters down to the main. Read that the blueberry mojito was a must, I tried it.Tastes amazing but a bit too sweet for me, The beef cheek, the mushroom risotto, the black rice - excellent. Definitely, recommend to foodies out there visiting Barcelona. Excellent customer service. You should make reservations ahead of time so you are guaranteed a spot rather than waiting. read more

We just ate here and it was yummyyy!!! If you like rich, flavorful food, this place is for you. The ceviche was so good, we wanted to drink the juice lol besides that, the staff and owner were so kind. He came over to chat with us and gave us little bottles of digestif to take home for no reason. Wish we were staying in Barca a little bit longer so we could go back. Will forever be on our Barcelona list! read more

Amazing menu. The blackberry mojito is a must have. I had the black rice volcano and my boyfriend has the steak fillet, both were amazing. We came back a second evening to have more blackberry mojitos with appetizers and the chocolate lava cake. Super inexpensive and worth checking out! read more

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Unfortunately I cannot give this place a good review simply because the main dish was pretty horrible. Everything else was great - appetizers (tapas), wine, atmosphere etc. I know ordering paella in Catalonia is risky but if you put it on the menu it had better be great. It was terrible. Undercooked shellfish which leaked a foul tasting black liquid and the rest of the dish had no detectable Saffron and no soccarat. The worst paella I have ever eaten. read more

Great food, top service and nice ambiance... hidden gastronomic treasure in the heart of Barcelona read more

Cera 23 - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

Great food an great service! Some of the best ceviche I have ever had! Do not be intimidated by the location of the restaurant the inside is cute and warm. Well priced high quality food you will not be disappointed. read more

Cera 23 - Ceviche, Carpaccio - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Tried this restaurant based on Yelp. Decided to walk which was a view to different and more local part of BCN. Tried bb mojitos but was a little sweet for my taste. Wife loved it. Favorite appetizer voted by family was the Iberian ham carpaccio. Favorite entree was the tuna dish as well as pork dish. Also tried beef cheeks which tasted like braised short ribs. Also tried squid ink volcano rice. Good and filling but needed a break from the squid ink the last few bites. Great presentations of really good food for a memorable dinner. read more

A group of 4 friends including myself came here and ordered the following Meloso El Risotto Tunar Tartar Ceraviche Raviolis Solomillo de Ternara Tataki The Foi Gras ravioli, Tuna Tartar, Ceraviche, and Beef Tataki were my favorites!! Foi Gras was savory with every last bite, Ceviche had the perfect amount of acidity, Tataki, was not overly chewy and the sauce that came with it was to die for. The berries that were inside the tuna tartar, really took enhanced the flavor of the tuna. Everything was superb. The only thing that tasted out of place was the Solomillo, there was a weird aftertaste that I was not used to, perhaps the beef taste different in Spain than in USA. Grassfed and such. Everything else was just perfect. read more

The best food I had during my entire trip to Barcelona easy to miss but definitely a hidden gem!

Saw this on Yelp and wandered in just after opening and they were able to seat us without a reservation. This was one of the highlights of our trip. Sangria was awesome, ceviche appetizer, risotto, tuna, and two orders of beef cheek with truffle cream. So delicious - would highly recommend to anyone traveling in Barcelona or living nearby. read more

Cera 23 - Beef cheek! - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

My favorite at this place was the beef-cured ham. I liked the volcano rice a lot , but if you don't like strong seafood smell, stay away. The rice is very tasty and flavorful. I loved that about it bit my partner who doesn't like fishy smell didn't like it. My partner had the pork chop, which we thought was probably below average, especially for a place like this. It was kind of chewy and tough. The blackberry mojito tasted pretty good, but was very sweet . If you're the kind who likes "serious " drink, probably not for you read more

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Great appetizers, amazing cheese deserts. If you happen to be in the neighborhood, you can't possibly go wrong with this place for a date night. We had an amazing time here sharing a bottle of white wine, and a variety of foods. Make sure to save room for desert! read more

This place is great. It's located in the back alleys of ramblas. No parking at all easier to get by bike. The food quantity is small but the quality is great. The lamb and squid rice was a great combo but are separate dishes. They have an assorted alcoholic beverages to order from or they can make something of your liking. I highly prefer the black mojito. Great in flavor and very refreshing. I do wish the quantity was more on their dishes. They take reservations. read more

Cera 23 - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

This was an excellent meal our first night in barcelona. Everything we ordered was excellent. The langostinos, foie gras ravioli and ribs specials were out of this world. We also shared a dessert of the cheesecake, which was outstanding. Service was very good and we were able to make a reservation and were seated right away. This is a great restaurant for a night out in Barcelona. read more

We live in San Francisco and are accustomed to amazing culinary delights. We stumbled upon this restaurant having read positive reviews to try it out, and we were so impressed. We indulged in the Burratina as a starter followed by mushroom truffle risotto and the Citrus Seabass with calamari -- all was melt in your mouth delightful! We ate every bite (despite not having room), and of course ordered the home-made cheesecake. We selected a Spanish wine (of course) to accompany our meal--a Spanish version of Pinot Noir called Domus---amazing for the price! Our waiter Marci was incredibly attentive, taking care of our every request--fluent in English and always saying "enjoy". Cannot wait to return to this neighborhood jewel on our next visit to Barcelona. Truly exceptional! read more

Food is really not that good. I am surprised by how many people rated this restaurant so highly. Most of the food didn't taste fresh and bordered on tasting stale. The burrata salad was the one exception -- it was quite good. The service was also excellent -- our waiter was very friendly and helpful -- but that couldn't make up for the poor quality food. read more

Meals are too small for the price! Not enough. I had ceviche which the best out of what we ate and the pulpo was Ok.

An Outstanding Restaurant and a memorable meal in Barcelona This was an outstanding restaurant that lived up to its rave reviews. You must have the blackberry mojito which is a great aperitif to proceed a memorable meal. We were very tempted by the day's special which was tuna with a special marinade. Next table ordered that and it looked great. But our food was fabulous including shrimp, a fois gras ravioli and beef cheeks so tender they almost melted in our mouth. Dessert was "death by chocolate" which is a great way to go! Staff was super nice and helpful and the manager not only provided a complementary after dinner drink but gave us a second as we waited for a taxi. This was a highlight of our Barcelona visit. read more

4.5 I'm not really understanding the criticism that Cera is for American tourists only. I went twice and I didn't hear much of any English while there. Furthermore, la reina told me to patronize the restaurant and it doesn't get more Barcelona than Sharon A. Simply put: there's a reason why Cera 23 is so beloved and it has nothing to do with the restaurant catering to American tastes. No. Nothing to do with that. It has *everything* to do con el mojito mora. The blackberry mojito is truth! If you take nothing more from this review, know that you have to come here and order as many as you can drink. It's one of the tastiest, most addicting cocktails I've had in a long while. But, I'm getting ahead of myself. If you come to Cera 23 (and you should), come by yourself or with one other person -- tops! Cera is small and people tend to stay a while. Both times I came, I was able to sidle up to the one spot at the bar that was open. I didn't even bother with a table. Not only did the bar offer enough space for me, myself & I, it allowed me to take in the cartoons that played on the giant display (made to look like an old TV set) above the bar area. The cartoons are sight only because the playlist (and low lighting) make the mood. Prepare to hear Sting, afro-Caribbean beats, Spanish rock, and reggae. The music added so much to an already impressive menu. Yes, the menu. As tempting as it is to get drunk watching cartoons, you're here to eat. Once I could tear myself away from my mojito (seriously, you don't understand how good they are), I started with the ensalada de lacon. It sounds sorta nasty in English, but the confit of Galician with spinach, paprika and almonds was incredible. This is nothing I would have ordered in the States and I couldn't stop shoveling it in my mouth. I came up for air and ordered another blackberry mojito (I wanted an IV drip) and the star of the evening: the volcán de arroz negro. Hmm, maybe 'black' was the theme of the evening (lighting, drink, food, music... always bet on it). Regardless of theme, the black rice dish was heavenly. It was packed with seafood and all the saffron you'd expect from a Spanish restaurant. Strangely enough, the parmesan cheese element didn't detract from the plate. The cheese acted as more of a thickener than anything else. The prevailing flavors came from the saffron and seafood. Even though it wasn't an American-sized plate, the meal was so rich that I was plenty full by the time I cleaned my plate (and, please believe, it was cleaned). I was too full for a traditional dessert so I ended the meal with another cocktail. The Asian Garden was a light, fruity and booze-y way to end a fantastic meal. One last nice touch: the White Russian shot the accompanied the check. If there's ever a way to get someone excited about paying a bill, add some free liquor to the presentation. For as much as I ate and as full as I was, I found the prices to be quite reasonable. I'd, gladly, return to Cera 23 and recommend others to dine here as well. You'll excuse me for now I must mourn the lack of blackberry mojito in my life.* *PM me for my address if you'd like to send some in the mail. read more

Superb service! Don't be fooled by the neighborhood, this is a very nice place with quality food and drinks. The black berry mojito is worth a try while you wait for a table. Very nice service and delicious food, they made sure you are enjoying your meal... oh and try the cheesecake for dessert yum! read more

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

This place is very quaint, with an amazing and accommodating staff and INCREDIBLY delicious food. The dishes we had were prepared with quality and care, and fresh ingredients. The place is also quite moderately priced. Highly recommended. I wish I had found this place on our first day, I would have been back to eat there every single night during last visit. Oh, well, yet ONE more excuse to go back to the most beautiful city in the world :) read more

This was one of my favorite meals in Barcelona! My gf and I came here on our first night in Barcelona. We didn't have a reservation but we lucked out and were told they could accommodate us if we waited half an hour. Thirty min wait... no problem! First off their blackberry mojito is off the charts! Yes, trust all the other yelpers and get it. The fruit is super fresh and ripe and it comes with white pomegranates! They weren't sour at all but super sweet! My favorite dish was the foie ravioli! It taste like heaven on a plate. I accidentally dropped a ravioli on the table but I had no shame, I picked that bad boy up and put it in my mouth... yes it was thaaaat good! We were seriously considering ordering another plate and probably would have done so if we were previously greedy and ordered enough food to feed 4 ppl. So we patiently waited for our next dishes. We also had the grilled octopus. They were super tender and had just the right about of acid. It was a huge heaping portion of octopus and we weren't able to finish it. We had to save room for our next dishes. For our main dishes we ordered the beef cheek with truffle mash and volcano seafood black ink rice. Both were very scrumptious. They also gave a complimentary dessert shot. It tasted like frangelico or kahlua. I thought it was a latte shot and got surprised by the alcohol flavor. Still it was tasty! This was probably my top two most memorable meals in Barcelona and my heart longs to go back! read more

This was the best food I had in Barcelona! It is on a little walkthru ally and as mentioned it was not the best looking street at night, but it is not too bad just be aware (like everywhere you want to be aware of who is behind you, etc.) But anyways... forget the ally, get inside, and order a beer. To eat we had: * Some ham potato thing that makes me hungry just to think about it * Goat cheese salad that was hot and cold at the same time * Beet pasta in cream sauce All of it was five star. As was the service! Friendly and helpful and like all places in Spain, we didn't feel rushed even tho we were the last sitting of the night. Love Love Loved this place! read more

Let me be frank and say that you will probably find better food in Barcelona. But I think you'd have to search far and wide for better service! OMG, I love love love these guys!! :-D We arrived for a late supper around 9.30 and started off with cocktails. The bartenders were fun joking with each other and the guests - a very chilled and cosy atmosphere :-) If you have a sweet tooth you would also love the blackberry mojito, it is almost dessert in a glass - yum! But stick to what the bartenders know and specialise in and you'll get most value for your money. For starters, I went for the watercress salad with soft cheese - which basically meant I was served salad with a heavy load of melted cheese on top. I love cheese, but this dish was a bit over the top. My partner got the fried king prawn, resembling corndogs but with a killer sauce to highlight taste. For main, I had the beet root gnocchi which I found pretty creative and experimental - it was an interesting combination of sweet, salt, sour and bitter, very much an acquired taste as my waiter also warned me. With a bit more experimentation they would end up with a very interesting dish! My partner had the duck with baked fruit, which was a bit bland and boring to be frank. For dessert, I went for the creme brûlée while Ulrik chose the cheese cake. To start with the latter, basically it was overcooked meaning that the eggs had turned into hard scrambled eggs with a gritty texture. The creme brûlée had a good base, however, the sugar was burned rather than caramelised. So all together a pretty mixed dinning experience. But would I go back? Any given day! This is a great joint and experience reaching far being food. The people working here are so friendly and attentive that you feel you're visiting good friends rather than some random restaurant. This is the place where you just want to hang and chill with a great and fun crowd - loved it! :-) read more

I've had Cera 23 bookmarked for a while now, so on my last trip to Barcelona, I finally decided to try it out. My only regret is not visiting it sooner! I emailed them about a week beforehand to book dinner on a Saturday. I'm glad I did too, because it actually really busy. To start we had the tuna tartare and foie gras crème brulee. Yes, you heard right... foie gras crème brulee! The tuna tartare was good. It was served with berries and wonton chips. The crème brulee, however, was the highlight of the meal! It was sweet, savoury, and rich. This is probably the best thing I've eaten in 2017, and probably will be the best thing I eat in 2017! (Bold statement, I know.) I had the volcano rice, which was really nice, and loaded with seafood. My fiancé had the lamb and couscous, which he seemed to really enjoy. The wine list was also surprisingly (and pleasantly) affordable. We got a decent bottle of white for €18! Overall, I highly recommend. Can't wait to come back. read more

Came here and asked about the menu. The person behind the counter asked if we had a reservation without answering any of my simple question and walked away for quite some time. Sorry Cera 23, really bad first impression for having such a stellar Yelp rep. You all were pretty rude. read more

While eating at a nearby restaurant in Raval this place was recommended to us by our waiter, who was a very cool dude. We went there that night just for drinks. The place had a great atmosphere and the people who work there were very friendly. The menu looked pretty good so we came back the next night for dinner. The blackberry mojito is one of the greatest mixed drinks I have ever had. Excellent creation by these guys. We had the prawns with mango puree which was which were great. We split the main dishes we got which were the Galician style octopus and sesame crusted tuna, both stellar dishes. The octopus was very tender and had a nice flavor. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the sesame seeds gave it nice flavor. For dessert we had the tiramasu which was a very creative presentation of this classic dessert. It was served in a cup that at first looked like pudding. But as you mixed it up there started to appear to be chunks of cake in the mix. It had great texture and excellent flavor. All around my favorite meal in Barca that I had. If you find yourself in Barca and walking along La Rambla, head over to Raval and check out this gem. You'll be glad you did. read more

(Check out my Arume review to see how we ended up here.) We ate at Cera 23 on a Saturday evening as a group of 6 starving people. We ordered 3 appetizers from the menu including: octopus (great), ceviche (good) and burrata (nothing special). We then proceeded with 2 different risotto plates which our companions claimed to be salty and seafood paella for the rest of us. Seafood paella is full of seafood and seasoning/color/spices just complemented the entire dish to perfection. I can easily eat that dish every day for the rest of my life, it was that good. I also ordered the famous Blackberry mojito, which looked and tasted like a tropical vacation. Thank you for the hospitality and the mojito Cera 23! read more

My wife and I recently spent 4 days in Barcelona. Our first night we stumbled upon Cera 23 on Yelp and thought we would give it a try. We didn't have reservations and it was a Saturday night. We were VERY fortunate to get a table as Rubin and Miguel (owners) were nice enough to work us in. As we waited for a table we sat at the bar and had their famous Blackberry Mojito. We both agree it is hands down the single best alcoholic beverage we have ever had. As for dinner, the atmosphere was great and the service was fantastic. They had a great selection of wines, and the menu had a little bit of everything. We went back again our last night in Barcelona, and also stopped in for a blackberry mojito another night. So basically we visited this great restaurant 3 out of our 4 nights in Barcelona. Do yourself a favor and make Cera 23 one of your destinations if ever in Barcelona. I promise it will be one of the top highlights of your trip. read more

Let's just say that the gnocchi with balsamic cream ALMOST MADE ME CREAM, but DON'T STAY for the creme brulee! The cooks are amazing, and even the cheapest wine made my cheeks tingle. I sampled around the table quite a bit during our meal and everything was on par in quality and quantity, so have no fear about ordering the wrong thing. A place like Cera 23 represents a complete dining experience -- the cavernous interior is right on the delicate threshold between romantic dinner spot and über-chic drinking spot, which (if it weren't so popular and the servers weren't so damn attentive) would make it very possible to spend hours on end lounging around after the meal. My only caveat more concerns the Yelp! pricing hierarchy than the restaurant itself -- this is NOT a "€€" joint, i.e. you will surely spend more than 20€ when you eat here. The prices relative to the quality of the food is reasonable, but when you walk in you're immediately gonna want to get a bottle of wine, an appetizer and entree, and one of the famed blackberry mojitos (which was an extremely steep 8€) -- I'll stress again, though, resist the temptation to do the full monty and get dessert, it's pretty mediocre. You're going to want to splurge on a great meal -- if you don't, you'll feel like a cheap bastard afterwards. read more