Called for a reservation - definitely makes sense to call ahead. It is down a narrow street, and we thought we had made a wrong turn. Staff was very warm and welcoming. Mixed drinks were spectacular, definitely try their take on a mojito - lots of drinks that had fresh fruit. Very original. Watercress, cheese, and peach salad was excellent. As was the sesame encrusted tuna. Also had the sirloin steak special - excellent, even by American beef standards. Been in Barcelona for three days, and this is the best so far! read more

Cera 23 was amazing! Very good food and service. The Ceviche and honeyed beef starters were excellent. Then we had the pork entree and the black volcano rice entree. Incredible and not to be missed. read more

The burratina is simply amazing and a must eat at this place. Being a vegetarian, I had a bunch of options and enjoyed each and every one of the items on the menu.. celery root veggies and the risotto were awesome as well.. great ambience and wonderful hosts and owners.. must visit location !! read more

Great personal service, delicious food, pleasant athmosphere. This intimate restaurant is not so easy to find, unless you know where to search for it, so use a GPS or a map. It is well worth the effort. Because of its high standard, it is popular, so it is recommended to reserve a table in advcance, you won't regret it! read more

Best meal in Barcelona by far. Best make reservations if go in a group as is place is very busy. Recommend the Volcano Rice and Death by chocolate if got a sweet tooth. read more

We had a really good dinner here! We tried a couple of starters (the Tatar, the Burratina and the Carpaccio) and most of us had the lamb as a main course. Everything was super tasty! The deserts weren't as good but we still had a really good time here. read more

Wow what an amazing place. The blackberry mojito was so good and I had the lamb and my wife had the filet with potato and they both were great dishes. We didn't have reservations but they managed to get us in. Highly recommend ! read more

Found place on yelp and so glad we went ! Accommodated us with reservation but only because we got there kind of early . Plz order the blackberry mojito ! Will not disappoint oh and the food was incredible ! read more

This place was amazing! We were in Barcelona for business and one of our co-workers had previously eaten here and strongly recommended it. It's in Raval a decent walk off La Ramblas We showed up without a reservation on Friday night around 10:30pm. We did have to wait for a table but it was worth every second. We enjoyed some amazing black berry mojito's while we waited! There is a bar area at the front when you walk in and restaurant seating at the back. Everything we ordered was beyond fresh and delicious! All of the staff were incredibly helpful and accommodating. We don't speak a lot of Spanish/Catalan and they were happy to help us out as best they could in English! At the end of our meal we were served an amazing house coffee liqueur. I wouldn't hesitate to return next time I'm in Barcelona! read more

Amazing service, superb food. Came here during our honeymoon in Barcelona - best food we had in the city. Definitely order the blackberry mojito! read more

Damn it...can I love the food too much. I mean I rarely 4 or 5 stars but this place was on my top 3 places to get tapas in Barcelona. It not on the usual high volume area but man, was it packed. The food was a a pleasure of old and new styles. My favorite was the risotto with asparagus, shaved truffles and cheese. It is full so have reservations or get there late/early. 8-10 pm is a challenge to get seating. read more

Excellent! The best meal we've had in a week of traveling (in both Paris and Barcelona). The tuna tartare is exceptional. The volcan arroz was delicious. The "muerte por chocolate" blew my mind. My husband enjoyed his dinner so much that he walked up to the front and made reservations to go back in two days! He had the beef cheeks (surprisingly big portion) and the asian-inspired beef carpaccio. The wine was affordable and delicious. I had read that you need a reservation so I had called around 7pm and was able to make a 9:30 reservation easily. We arrived 15 minutes early and they seated us right away. We showed them the yelp check in code for a free glass of cava and I was pleasantly surprised that they brought us two without asking and that it was delicious! Service was excellent right from the start all the way through. I rarely write reviews but this place deserves it. Enjoy! read more

Very very good food and very cozy atmosphere - great for a date! The menu is small and you can see the chefs cooking in the kitchen but it is not at all disturbing. BEST mojito with fresh berries I have ever tried! read more

cute place, and great for dinner. We really enjoyed the black rice and burrata.

I really loved this place. The black rice with seafood is amazing. The foie gras ravioli and steak topped with foie are also rich and delicious. The paella was also really tasty and full of seafood bits. The service was outstanding. Everything recommended to us was a solid dish and the table was kept clean and cleared of plates. We used a taxi app to and from so i can't comment on the neighborhood- but it seemed nice enough! Get the blackberry mojito- it's perfect. read more

Without a doubt the best meal of my life. My friend and I went on a Monday night without a reservation and it was PACKED! We did have to wait a while to eat, but oh man was it worth it. We started with the blackberry mojitos, the best drink of my life. We split tempura prawns with mango and mirin sauce, they were gone in under a minute, they were amazing. Between our appetizer and main course, the kitchen was slammed and it took a while so they brought us these honeydew mint shots, they were light and refreshing. For our main course my friend ordered the galician beef with potatoes in a thyme and tetilla sauce and I ordered black rice and seafood with parmesan and saffron sauce. I don't even like seafood, but I read amazing things, and I was not disappointed. My friend wished she got the seafood too, and I was very happy with my choice. I tasted some of her galician beef and potatoes and they were perfectly cooked, the beef almost melted in my mouth. Worth the wait, worth the trip, just an all around amazing meal! read more

Cera 23 - Galician beef with potatoes, black rice and seafood, blackberry mojito, tempura prawns, honeydew mint shot. - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

Atmosphere was cool. The trip to get there was a little sketchy. The white sangria (cava) was the best I've had in Barcelona and only 4.50 for a huge glass! Tagliatelle was above exceptional. read more

Cera 23 - One of the tapas. Octopus - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

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The owners are from Galicia and so the food is a mix. All of it was very good but two items we had were outstanding; the Galician ham confit and the lamb were outstanding! And it was the best gin and tonic I have ever had. read more

As per everyone elses review we had the blackberry mojito and the black rice. Deeeeelish! It was a friday night and the staff seated us with no reservations right when they opened. Tip...dress up at least a little. We came off a long day of walking and didnt freshen up at hotel. I know i know..gross. but i was starving and it was our last night in spain and i wanted to try this place and if you know me then dont mess with me when im hungry. Lol. It was great. just that we had jeans and sneakers on and the rest of patrons were in dresses and nice button up shirts. Delicious meal and great way to end our stay in spain :)))) read more

Overall a nice night out with good food and fine experience, was just hoping for a bit better. Was able to score a reservation just hours in advance via email due to a cancellation. Expected this to be a tapas place but was a traditional restaurant with Spanish or Mediterranean cooking. So much of a nice night out comes down to the experience. Ours was ok but not great. A couple different waiters waited on us, no real engagement but was mostly attentive so that was fine. We sat in the back room which became VERY loud due to a couple large tables of 8 who were quite lively so hard for our family to even talk to each other We ordered 3 apps - buffaletta, ceviche and grilled octopus , all very good. For mains we got beef cheek, rice volcano, risotto and tagliatelle, all good. Plus a pitcher of sangria and 2 desserts - creme Catalina and chocolate bomb which were both delicious. All in a bit pricey at 125 euros for our family of four, not unreasonable but was more than we expected for a "2 €" rated place. Overall a fine place with very good food. read more

This place is fantastic! We went for dinner one evening while spending a few days in Barcelona. In my opinion, it was the the best meal of the trip. Since we were a large group, we ordered a pre-set menu and the dishes just kept coming and coming. Each one was better than the last. From the octopus to the lamb to the beef to the vegetables, it was all spectacular. The waiters could not have been more friendly, attentive, and helpful, arriving with more plates of the dishes that disappeared too quickly. The atmosphere is very appealing, casual yet festive. It feels very authentic. Unlike other places we tried, we were not surrounded by tourists. I will definitely return the next time I am in Barcelona and highly recommend it to all! read more

The food was very good, and the service was excellent. We came back to this restaurant twice while in Barcelona; mainly because we loved the vibe. The guys that own and operate this place made us feel so welcome. its got a great neighborhood feel to it; relaxed and efficient, and they never rush you, even though there is a wait. The creamed mushroom on poached egg was spectacular, and dont forget to order the blackberry mojito. Filled with fresh fruit. Yum! read more

Awesome restaurant. Last day in Barcelona and a great way to leave with a really tasty meal. Agree with the others. The blackberry mojito was yummy. Didn't feel it until mid way though dinner (I'm a light weight). Had a late lunch at 3pm, so didn't go over board with food. Got the tomato tartare and was pleasantly surprised, loved it!!! Like the crunch from the nuts, the seaweed and tomato. Got the shrimp tempura. It was fine-did like the mango sauce. The volcanic black rice was really great and definitely recommend it! Service was superb! Super friendly and nice. Best service in Barcelona! Walking over there was a little sketchy at night. read more

I only give this five stars because I can't give it six! Delicious food, friendly staff, great chefs. After so many tapas it was refreshing to have a salad with sundried tomatoes and fresh mozzarella as a starter. Truly amazing mozzarella. We also chose a ham and potatoes starter for our group of four. For our main course we ate fabulous mushroom risotto with hints of Roquefort, and a lamb confit. The lamb was slow cooked and so tender it fell apart with the slightest touch of my fork. For dessert we enjoyed cheesecake with Nutella, Creme Catalan with fresh strawberries, and death by chocolate (chocolate cake filled with hazelnut creme with caramel ice cream). Service was very attentive and friendly. I have had some truly amazing food on this trip, but this place really stands out. If an angel saw something so beautiful that it made her cry, and that tear were to roll down her cheek and land on a cloud blushed with the colors of a morning sun, that's what this food tasted like. Seriously. read more

We dined at Cera 23 while were visiting in Spain and I must say it was our best dining experience while in Barcelona. The service was Stellar and the food was ultra delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are visiting Barcelona. A true GEM!! read more

Ended up eating here TWICE during our stay in Barcelona. The first night we walked in and we're extremely lucky to get a seat at the bar. Second time we made a reservation which I would highly recommend. I'll start with the food. Had the shrimp tempura, sea bass ceviche, mushroom cream, filet cod confit, ahi tuna and a sea bass special. All were really good and really tasty!!! I would highly recommend any of them. For dessert we stuck to the death by chocolate both times because it made my heart flutter and my belly happy!!!! I'll end my review with a note about the service. It was really some of the best service ever. The staff is great, super engaging and seem genuinely happy when you are happy with your meal/experience! read more

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Wonderful meal & service. We had fried prawns, cured ham, pork ribs & cheesecake with a beautiful Spanish wine. Every dish was spot on. Bill was $75 euro, but well worth it. 5 star in my book read more

One of the best meals we had in Barcelona! The staff was super friendly and took great care of us. The food was out of this world. I had the black rice... and it was amazing. Thank you, yelp for helping us find this gem! Will be back next time we are in Barcelona! read more

Marci (our server) was amazing! Definitely recommend the pork ibérica, volcano rice, and the risotto. For dessert the Ferrero rocher. All in all recommend, the hostess even called a taxi for us read more

The drinks here were amazing! I had both the blackberry and mango mojito. Both were very well made. The staff was friendly and helpful with drink suggestions. Didn't get to try the food unfortunately due to kitchen closing at 11 but will make a second trip to try it out! read more

A great restaurant! At first, it is hard to find if you don't know Barcelona as good. But once you found it, you will feel totally secure and welcome. In the first room, there is the bar, which looks quite small and also somehow cheap and bad. You go through a little dor and end up in the main eating area. A nice, comfortable and also somehow private atmosphere welcomes you. The waiters are very friendly and the food is delicious... A perfect place to be! read more

This place is awesome. My girlfriend and I went here on one of our first nights in Barcelona only to find that the kitchen had closed (it was midnight on a Sunday). The owner could not have been more pleasant and told us to come back in a few days and recommended their signature cocktail, the blackberry mojito. It did not disappoint. When we returned a few days later, the food was even better. The tempura prawn appetizer was made only better by the money mango sauce they paired it with. My girlfriend had the octopus and said it was the best of the trip (she'd had 4 so far). Our mains were just as good. She had the beef cheek and I had the black volcano rice with seafood, which I can say for sure is the coolest visual meal of my life. They topped the mountain of black rice with grilled tuna skin that was moving around due to the heat of the rice-it literally looked like it was alive. I didn't want to eat it it was so cool. And the flavor did not disappoint-mouthwatering. Due to some sketchy food earlier in the day, my girlfriend and I both had upset stomachs and I think that the owner could tell. He came over after dinner and offered us each some after dinner drinks that he said were good for digestion and we should give them a try. It's this kind of attention to one's customers that set this place apart from other places we've tried here so far. Amazing food, great drinks, great people and a really cool atmosphere. Can't recommend this place strongly enough. Don't leave Barcelona without stopping in for dinner-but make a reservation so as not to be disappointed!!! read more

Very good restaurant! Definitely worth give a try! Good food and excellent staff ! Black berry mojito is a must!

You will definitely want to make a reservation for this restaurant although we were able to squeeze in to eat at the bar. The manager and the bartender were both awesome and very friendly. Along with playing fun music, the bartender was fun to talk to and joked around with us (both in English and in Spanish). They have a funky decor and played cartoons on the wall up high above a wall in the bar. The food was great (we had the "ceraviche" and sea bass) and the death by chocolate dessert was so good that we went back a second night just to order it again. But the real reason to go to Cera 23 is the blackberry mojito. Berry vodka, lemon juice, mint, cane sugar, and just plain awesomeness. read more

Food was great. The staff was friendly and helpful. Must try blackberry mojito and volcano rice.

Best meal I had in Spain. Every dish was excecuted perfectly. Cant decide which I liked more - mushroom risotto or the black volcano rice. We tried half the menu and everything was seasoned perfectly. We took our parents here and they also loved the meal. Its a perfect restaurant to share everything. Make sure to make reservations. The blackberry mojito was also delicious. read more

We are soo happy from our first step into the restaurant. The service is very welcoming. The food we odeted the octopus for starter and main course we have lamb and the famous black rice and finished with their baked cheesecake. The BlackBerry mojito fits both my husband and me who don't drink alcohol. The taste is so rich and satisfying. We definitely will go back. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing food. Im also not huge into cocktails (usually there too sweet) but the blackberry mojito might be one of the best cocktails I've ever had. read more

A bit out of the way and in a secluded area. The food was good but small portions and not as low price as two euro signs... for a beer, a cocktail and two mains it was 50 euros. The mains range from 17-25 euros each a bit steeper in price then what we where looking for. beautiful presentation of food. read more

We waited an hour for a table and it was worth every minute! Really delicious, legit food. We left the restaurant trying to roll each other back to the hotel, almost doubled over in pain from stuffing ourselves. Service was excellent. I did feel a little offput when I had to send my black rice back from what I felt was slightly undercooked, and the cook/chef exclaimed angrily (from the very close and open kitchen) as he was sending the replacement plate out and I wasn't sure if they were directing their disdain toward my palate. Otherwise, service was gracious and welcoming. I appreciated that. Onto the food-- I would have given 5 stars if not for some elementary errors, but that's only in my opinion, and no offense to the chefs. I can't help that I was forced to hold such a high standard for Cera 23 after hearing so much about it and tasting the food myself-- but the tempura prawns, as very delicious as they were, came out semi soggy on the plate. I understand that maybe they cannot hold crispness since I assume they were using fresh raw prawns to start with, but the one necessary component of tempura is a crispy batter, and I believe tempura is a fail if you can't execute that. I found the sauce very delicious but a tad too sweet, as well. I loved the flavor of prawn but the overt sweetness of the sauce wanted to overtake that awesome ocean flavor. The sauce seemed to want to be the star. We shared another first course, which unfortunately I cannot remember (we were on an eating quest in Europe for a month, so excuse my lacking memory), but what I do remember is that I was in love with it and found absolutely no qualms. (Beef tartare, I think?) Onto entrees-- my hubby's lamb was to die for. Unreal. Heavenly. Perfect seasoning, lamb was cooked perfectly and just falling apart in melty shreds, just perfect. My volcano of black rice, though, as tasty as it was, the rice grains, in my opinion, were a touch undercooked. But I do realize that it is very possible that this is the maximum optimal texture of this type of medium grain rice-- it was quite a bit powdery at the bite. Slightly dry, powdery when falling apart on the chew. No real chew actually, and that could be my biased Eastern Asian sticky soft rice loving palate, but I do appreciate a great Spanish rice and it was just a touch under al dente for me. The seafood and texture of the dish, otherwise, was great. I had it sent back, and brought out again and I had to conclude that maybe this is just how it is enjoyed as it came out exactly the same. I don't mean to fault the chefs, as at least it came out so consistently the same that they must know what they are doing-- but I prefer my rice to be "perfectly" cooked, even al dente. But not powdery, resembling closely to what raw rice grains taste like. Waving bonito flakes on top were a very nice touch & beautiful, added into a nice flavor. We had many beers and a couple classes of cava, although I had been so curious about the blackberry mojitos. Really wanted to try dessert as well, but like I mentioned earlier, was starting to feel pain from overeating and just couldn't do it. The walk home was difficult but we raved about our meal the entire way (with the exception of my fixation on the rice ;) Worth a go. Make a reservation or enjoy their drinks while you wait! read more