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Friendly service, made good recommendations, we had an eggplant dish that was so good and unusual, paella my first in Spain very flavorful and a great Sangria, not sweet but fruity.
We had a wonderful family dinner at Cera 23 in Barcelona, the sister restaurant of Arume, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The ambience is warm, welcoming, and effortlessly charming--perfect for a relaxed yet memorable evening. The food was absolutely delicious and truly authentic Spanish cuisine. Standout dishes for us included the tomato tartar, scallops, seabass, steak, and every single dessert we tried was exceptional. The service deserves special recognition. Marsi took great care of us, and the entire team worked seamlessly together. Melody, Jackie, and Nancy were all incredibly kind, attentive, and efficient, making us feel genuinely welcomed. A special mention goes to Nadia, the dessert chef--her talent truly shines through in the beautifully crafted and unforgettable desserts. Overall, it was a very enjoyable and well-rounded dining experience. Excellent food, impeccable service, and a warm atmosphere--Cera 23 is a place we would happily return to and highly recommend.
Wow such a wonderful dining experience. Wanted a restaurant away from tourists and found a small cute restaurant on a side street. Best to make a reservation online... very simple and available during early dining hours. The library dining alcove was perfect for more intimate dining. The food was fabulous! Started with both the ceviche and eggplant dishes. They were flavorful and delicious. For entrees we chose the sea bass and octopus. The sea bass was divine ...a large piece of the belly roasted to perfection with seasoned kimchi. The octopus was a beautiful presentation but the octopus was not very flavorful...could have been seared/broiled for a better consistency as well. The dessert was outstanding as well. The wait staff were terrific so made for a lovely evening!
Yum! What an incredible dining experience! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was just chefs kiss!Rustic charm, and the gentle buzz of happy diners. Every dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. The fried octopus melted in our mouths, the black rice with calamari had the perfect kick, and the cheesecake was hands down the best we've had. The service was just as memorable -- friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about the food they serve. You can tell this restaurant takes pride in its ingredients and in creating an unforgettable experience. Although it took a while to get seated, it was probably because the place was packed! Highly recommend if you're looking for an authentic taste of Spain. You should definitely stop by if you're in town!
We were in Barcelona looking for a place to eat. I saw this place had pretty good ratings and the food looked good, so we decided to check it out, and it didn't disappoint. It's in a little dark alley a decent walk away from Las Ramblas, but once inside, it's nice and cozy! We tried the scallops, Iberian pork ribs, volcano rice, famous cheesecake, and for drinks, blackberry mojito. Everything was so delicious! The scallops were so tasty, especially with the sauce served. The rice was creamy and tasty. The ribs were tender. And the cheesecake for dessert was so cheesy and creamy! It had the perfect texture. The servers were friendly. I'd definitely recommend this spot for a nice but casual dinner.
Loved it. I would've liked it a little cooler but then again I grew up as a downhill skier so maybe I'm more sensitive than most. I got the feeling the place was sort of hidden, but apparently not as a lot of people seem to have been there. I asked the waiter tell me what percentage of people are local and how many are tourist. I was surprised, he told me the 90% are tourist. Don't think for a moment that that means it's not good food. What it means is that a lot of tourist are checking around in this area not all that different than tourist that hang around Broadway in New York. I tell you that because it is a great restaurant. Now, if you're over 50, you may be having a little problem when you get to a restaurant and they don't have a menu and you need to have an Internet to connect. It takes a bit if you're not used to it but then again it's been around for at least five years now . On the upside the restaurant has free Wi-Fi. I just have to tell you every single thing I tried and we tried a lot was great. I wish I had taken more pictures, but I was so hungry. I ate it too quickly. We started with Buratta cheese which went perfectly with two different types of breads we ordered. We ordered tomato toasted bread as well as just beautiful Italian style crusty on the outside soft on the inside. We could've eaten that alone for dinner. We also ordered and I don't remember the exact word, but it was basically steak tartare. It was sliced and again was great. If you didn't know it was Tartar. You probably would not have known, but you probably would've liked it. we ordered bass, again. It was outstanding and generous, but unfortunately, we are pigs and we wanted more, so we then ordered some outstanding ribs. finally, my wife ordered a dessert that she could not complete, but she thought it was outstanding with all the water wine and liquor we bought did not seem expensive for $125
Incredible dining experience. Tucked away on a Barcelona back street, away from the hustle and bustle, this place is a true hidden gem. Fantastic service and food. Everything they make is unique and is of the highest quality. The ambiance is fantastic, full of eclectic art and design. The decor really stands out and is hard to not appreciate. The lighting is low enough for romance but not so low that you can't read the menu. I highly recommend the sea bass, it might have been some of the best fish I've ever had, and I eat a lot of seafood. The sauces are full of flavor and really complement the dishes. However, my favorite dish of the night was the tomato tartare. I did not expect so much flavor and sophistication from what I expected to be more like a tomato salad. Pro tip: sit upstairs for a more private experience on the indoor balcony.
It's been nearly 10 years since we found this little gem. We visit about every two years, always a memorable meal. This trip we brought 12 and initially the restaurant was closed for our intended dinner. After contacting them, they actually opened the restaurant for business that night. It was wonderful and we had a private room above the bar. The Blackberry Mojito, the Cerviche, Lamb Shank and Beef Takaki are incredible. Everything on the menu is spectacular.
One of the best restaurants in Barcelona Pros - every dish is absolutely fantastic. Definitely the best tapas place in the whole city. The iberico ribs, volcano rice, and osso bucco were hands down amazing. They also have a blackberry mojito that was incredible. The cerviche was one of the freshest I have ever had. Cons - none! Make the best effort to stop by this place if you can. Be adventurous with your ordering. You cant go wrong here!
This was my most memorable dining experience during my trip to Spain. It is located in a narrow alleyway in the el Raval district, and if I'm being completely honest, felt a little unpleasant walking around in its immediate area. But, the interior of the restaurant has a beautiful rustic charm. The exposed rock walls give a really cool sense of dining in an underground cave. We ordered the scallops, ceviche, Iberico pork ribs, and black rice volcano rice. Everything was so delicious and flavorful. I only wish I had more stomach space to order more from the menu. I also highly recommend their blackberry mojito, which not only was yummy, but is a piece of art in itself.
We had our best dining experience while visiting Barcelona at Cera 23. The food was divine and the atmosphere was sophisticated yet laid back. We had the carpaccio, mushroom rice, octopus, Argentinian steak, and death by chocolate dessert. Everything was absolutely delicious. Chicho is an incredible server. The entire staff was very attentive and kind. We will be back the next time we visit Barcelona!
Great flavors and fresh ingredients headline the menu at Cera 23. The menu is decisively Spanish but certainly not average. Every dish feels like it was thoughtfully engineered and prepared with great attention to detail. Our taxi driver warned us to be cautious around the area because the risk of pickpockets is very high.
This was one of the best dinners during our stay in Barcelona! A wait was expected since we made a reservation the day of, but it wasn't too bad. The lights were very dimmed inside, giving a cozy, intimate vibe. Our server was friendly and spoke English. We all got the blackberry mojito, which is made with fresh blackberries and a good amount of alcohol. It was tasty yet effective. I was feeling a littttle bubbly during dinner haha. I ordered the volcano seafood rice and thought it was amazing! It was so rich in flavor, I couldn't stop eating until I reached the bottom of my plate. At the end of our meal, we were each given a complimentary chocolate liquor shot. I left full, happy and just a little tipsy! read more
5 years ago
I was blown away. And, that doesn't happen to me often. If some of my other reviews are 5 stars, this is a 6! Flavorful - Fun - Just right! read more
I came to celebrate my birthday dinner here. After searching TripAdvisor for restaurants, I saw that Cera 23 had over 4K reviews. Wow! Called and made a reservation for a Friday at 9:30 and I was very satisfied..except for some minor details. Our server was very nice and welcoming and I saw that he had a lot of tables so I knew service would be a little slow. For my drink I ordered an extra dirty vodka martini. It wasn't made right but that's okay - it came in a cool looking metal martini glass. Problem was that the top part was detachable and there was no magnet connecting the two. Although it felt weird, I only took the top part of my drink instead of risk the whole drink spilling on me. You'll see in the pictures. Was this the correct way? I don't know. Lol. Anyways, it took about 15 minutes for this drink. When I was done I ordered another drink- vodka on the rocks...again - 15 minutes and by this time I was starting my dessert. Appetizers: Burrata appetizer - anytime I see burrata on the menu, I must order it. It was everything I expected. Creamy, crunch with a light dressing. 3 tar tar tasting - truffled steak, tuna, and a tomato tar tar. My favorite was the steak because I love truffles! And to my surprise, the tomato tar tar was amazing! Vegetarians would love this. Each came with a different chip as a base. Entree: Black seafood rice - so rich in flavor and it's topped with tuna flakes so when it is served, the flakes are moving. Beef cheek - very tender and every bite was delicious. Dessert: Muerte por chocolate - not too rich - just right. Overall, service was great besides ordering alcohol and the food met my expectations! read more
9 years ago
I still can't get over how mouthwatering the black volcano rice was! I feasted over the course of 2 weeks honeymooning in Rome and Barcelona, but Cera held its own against all of my foodie adventures! Do not miss this gem~ read more
4 years ago
Both my son and daughter under age 10 said, if you go to Barcelona you must come here. Service is excellent definitely! Elias the manager noted they were completely booked on a Saturday night the only available seats would be at the bar counter. Unfortunately he couldn't predict how long but he could offer to take us to a bar, where we could have a cocktail and wait. (Insert bar Chulapio, will try to get to that review) Anyway Elias went back to alert us our seats were ready. Santi, Santiago from Galicia our bar server, quickly took note of our two small kids and gave them a strawberry dipped in chocolate pop rocks. Then he made us adults the blackberry mojito pictured. We ordered pulpo, corvina, Cordero, and the pork iberico. All 4 were delicious. My favorite was the pork, my pick. Our server Fanta, Estefania, was attentive and quick! We had an excellent experience. read more
9 years ago
We had dinner here our first night in Barcelona. After spending 10 days in Italy and experiencing shit service everywhere we went in Italy, as well as having no other food options than pizza or pasta (gag - craving pizza or pasta in Italy is like craving salt water in the ocean), this place was a nice change and did not disappoint! When you walk in, there's a nice classy looking bar, and a giant old school TV on the wall playing Looney Toons, which we found amusing. The place was pretty packed for a Tuesday night, and regardless of how busy they were, service was very attentive and the staff was so welcoming and accommodating. They speak Spanish and English. Let's get real.. the food! They start you off with some olives for the table, which aren't pitted and I actually don't care for olives. We started with the ceviche which was so limey and salty, it made your mouth pucker and smile at the same time because it was so sour and delicious. Then we shared the mushroom truffle risotto (yassssss) and the beef fillet. OH EM GEE the risotto was so addictive I couldn't stop eating it! The beef filet by itself was bland, but paired with the tomato sauce it came with on the side.. close your eyes and sit back and enjoy the orgasm in your mouth. The potatoes that came with the beef filet were under seasoned. We didn't care for them so just didn't touch them. My husband also had TH's blackberry mojito, their most popular drink. He enjoyed it and since I didn't drink, I enjoyed looking at it since it was so pretty lol. Overall, such a wonderful dining experience and we are so glad we spent our first dinner in Barcelona here! read more
8 years ago
Cera 23 was delicious. As my trip to Barcelona winds down, I can say I have eaten at quite a few places here and Cera 23 was my favorite. The service was incredible. Servers were very attentive and friendly. We had a slight wait for our shrimp appetizer and the kitchen sent us out a free order of ceviche to start out with, on the house. We didn't complain or anything, but they really wanted to make sure we knew how sorry they were. The food was delicious, creative, and fresh. I also thought the atmosphere was very cozy and loved the open kitchen. read more
4 years ago
9 years ago
Best meal we had in Barcelona!! Location: About a ten minute walk from La Rambla, surrounded by apartments and other stores. Reservations: We did not have reservations, so we got to the restaurant before 7pm in hopes of being the first ones to arrive and sit the bar. Luckily there was an open table! The restaurant wasn't completely full at 7pm though they told us they had only 1 table open. I'm guessing people cancel last minute or just don't show up. Def recommend a reservation if you want to make sure you get a table. By the time we left at 9pm, the restaurant was full. Food: Grilled octopus - best grilled octopus I've ever had!! Volcano rice - probably the best dish of our entire meal. Highly recommend Tagliatelle - good but not the best (nothing beats Italian tagliatelle!) Cod confit - omg the basil foam Death by chocolate - delicious!! Blackberry mojito - don't think about it, just get it!! Service: Excellent service, nice servers Caters to tourists (menus in multiple languages, English speaking staff) read more
9 years ago
To echo prior reviews, the blackberry mojitos are a must try. I had 2 on my visit. I am writing this review 3 months after eating there. I tried to eat relatively light after eating the smoked Iberian pork. It was delicious but very high in sodium. While it was great, I felt like I would have a heart attack if I continued eating more than 2 strips. To be honest, this restaurant is located on the back blocks of Barcelona. I had to walk down endless side streets and alley ways to reach it. I went there with my girlfriend at dusk. Google maps, patience, and trial and error will bring you to Cera 23. My girlfriend noticed that the locals began watching us suspiciously after they saw me following my phone so intently. I suggest going here during daylight hours. I had 2 friends meet me here and their cab driver got lost trying to find it. Our waiter ordered my group a cab to take us back to our hotel. Our cab driver on the way back to our hotel mentioned that the restaurant is in a rough neighborhood with drug activity. My sense is that it is comparable to most gentrifying neighborhoods in the U.S. I would go back. read more
Loved this place!!! My sister and I came here really late at night - probably around 11pm, so we had no problem with getting a seat ,but the restaurant was actually still pretty full! Their volcano with seafood rice with squid ink was simply the BEST in the world. So rich in flavor but very small portion size. It's not your typical paella portion, but it's okay, because it was so creamy and rich in flavor that this was the perfect amount. Their grilled octopus appetizer was also amazing and was a good portion size - probably about 10-12 grilled octopus. Their blackberry mojito of course was the highlight. It's a must get - very unique and you can't taste the alcohol in it ;) a must in Barcelona! read more
9 years ago
Came here for a family dinner. Cozy place. Definitely recommend calling / making a reservation instead of just showing up. Drinks were decent but on the expensive side. Staff were pretty friendly and accommodating. It was slightly loud when we were there - definitely attribute that to a semi rowdy group of folks. As for the grub: Apps: We ordered the shrimp (pretty decent, would order again), the octopus(left a lot to be desired, as I have set the bar quite high when it comes to octopus and I found the dish to be a little bland) and the Ceraviche (pretty good, definitely recommend). For the main course: The foie gras ravioli (was beyond excellent), the lamb entree (melt in your mouth good) and finally the sea bass - which was also good but definitely a level beneath the first two dishes Dessert: The muerta por chocolate (was phenomenal - definitely recommend this for dessert). The cheese cake - which was bland, though ideal for someone looking for a dessert that's only minimally sweet(though I must say, the presentation was excellent!) Drinks: The blackberry mojito was a great choice if you are a fruit lover (blackberries - obviously, pomegranate etc) Overall: Def a chill spot with nice service. Id give it 3.5 stars since about half of the dishes were just about average while the others made my tastebuds want much much more of it. This disparity / inconsistency makes me think that it's not quite at the 4 star level. read more
It it my first time visiting Barcelona and had come here out of recommendation from my friend who had recently visited and dined at Cera 23. Location: Definitely a bit away from the main streets, it's almost a residential area. I would suggest using the address directly from Yelp to navigate. We typed in Cera 23 on Google Maps and it took is somewhere else as there were two options. Interior in quite dim but not to the point you can't see the person in from of you. Food: We ordered the app of the night which was a raw beef appetizer with foie gras, pine nuts, and balsamic vinegar. Great start to the meal! Also had the Galician Octopus, although cooked well, we felt wasn't too great on flavor. As for the mains my friends and I shared the volcano rice, a tagliatelle with shrimp and sausage, and a beef cheek. The rice was a squid ink rice with a cheese sauce in the middle and topped with bonito flakes on top. Basically like what you'd get in a squid ink paella. The pasta was well cooked and the shrimp was phenomenal! The beef cheek came paired with a purée and the sauce was truffle based. Meat was extremely tender and paired well with the rich sauce. Drinks: Blackberry Mojito! Enough said! Service: The waitress we had was definitely attentive and we appreciated her bringing out each course separately so that we can share and enjoy them one at a time. All in all, this was a great stop for dinner and I would recommend making a reservation in advance. During the course of our dinner we had seen patrons come in just to turn around because they do not have free tables to accommodate them. Will recommend to other friends that visit! read more
MUST GO! I loved this place so much. Friendly staff, awesome food served quickly, and a special treat in the end! Food: Buffalo Burrata Ah cheese, loved it~ Ceviche with Yucca Chips The mangoes were a nice surprise, and the dish had the perfect amount of acidity. Super refreshing~ Tuna Dices I'm usually not a fan of half raw, half cooked things. But the tuna was amazingly cooked, same with the sauce. Honeyed Beef Cheek Oh my truffles~ wonderfully tender~ would have licked my plate if it wasn't looked down upon.... Blackberry Mojito's Mousse Loved this! Must get, especially on a hot day Crema de Orujo The special treat! It's a liquor digestif~ aka a shot of something like Bailey's. What a great way to end an awesome meal. read more
Awesome dinner spot. The service was great and the plates were very unique. It's an experience you must try. As you will see in pictures and videos posted by others, they have this crazy dish that moves and dances over black squid ink rice. The portions were of a decent size too. The restaurant has dim lighting and feels quite elegant. Prices are near the top of mid range, so expect to pay around €50+ by the time you account for drinks and desert. read more
9 years ago
THIS PLACE MUST BE ON YOUR ITINERARY LIST WHEN IN BARCELONA!!!!!! I found this place on yelp, and from what I read, it's recommended to have a reservation here to avoid the wait. But being the last minute planners that me and my step dad are; we took our chances and went around 10:30pm at night. To our luck, we were seated right away for a table of two. At about 11pm, more tables started opening up. So if you don't have reservations, go later at night. You have to eat here. Also if you check in on yelp, you get a free champagne drink. Definite plus. In regards to the appetizer, we ordered the Carpaccio, which was AWESOME. Mix your pork strips with the mayo sauce and you'll be good to go. The other starter dishes looked very good on the menu so I will definite be back to try the others. For entrees, my step dad and I ordered the Volcan Arroz and the Tallarines con gamblas. My only complaint about these two dishes is I wish they served a lot more since they were the bomb.com. The Volcan Arroz was like a squid inked rice that was very very tasteful. Delicious. With each bite you had the taste of the seafood along with the rest of the ingredients in the dish. As for mine, the Tagliattelle with shitakes, orange flavored prawns and chistorra, I was extremely blown away on how delicious this dish was. My tastebuds were going crazy and if i wasn't trying to save my money to last throughout this trip, I would've ordered a second. It was that good. I highly recommend and bet you won't be disappointed. For desserts, I ordered the blackberry mojito mousse and my step dad ordered the Torrija con helado. Just like with the other dishes, I highly recommend these desserts. It was a great way to end the meal. As you've probably read from the other reviews, Blackberry Mojito is a must. This was hands down the best mojito I've ever had. Be careful though, it's a dangerous drink. You don't taste the alcohol, yet it is in there. We ordered a second round of the drink after finishing the first round fairly quickly and before I knew it, i started feeling buzzed. You can't go wrong with this drink. So if you dine here, be sure to order this. Otherwise leave and make room for people who will dine in and order this drink:P The service was impeccable with our water glasses always full. The waiters also came around to check that we were doing well and that our dishes were satisfactory. (They were more then satisfactory). To end our dining experience here they served us a lemon and coffee with Spanish rum shots, which were delicious. I could go on with this review, but if you've read this far by now, you should probably just go ahead and make a reservation. You're welcome. read more
7 years ago
9 years ago
Ok where do I start... one word: perfect! Great food great music great staff great design. As a vegetarian the food didn't disappoint I still had some amazing - out of the ordinary dishes. Oh and don't forget the blackberry mojito !!!!! ( expensive but worth it!) * It's recommended to make reservations , which we didn't have so we sat on the bar which was still enjoyable read more
8 years ago
Ate there for the first time last night and we're definitely going back and recommending to anyone who wants a a great meal served by the friendliest staff! The blackberry mojito is a must! We had the prawns as an appetizer which were awesome, and going back tonight for the Burrata salad because it looked incredible. Our main course was the pork...also incredible. The wait stuff was funny and very attentive. Do not miss this place if you're in Barcelona. Came back the next night...had the burratina (incredible) Beef Cheeks (incredible), steak tataki (also incredible) and the yellow fin tuna (do I need say, incredible). Love this place...can we clone them in New Jersey!! read more
7 years ago
Super popular restaurant in Barcelona, Black martini are nice, tuna and octopus rices also great read more
8 years ago
Best meal that I have eaten in Barcelona and I'm being brutally honest. Yes, tapas and pinchas are great in Barcelona, but as far as a meal goes, I could not find something that wasn't overloaded with salt until I came here. I had this place bookmarked and so glad that we came here tonight. Service could stand to improve a little. Some dishes took forever to reach our table but I think I was so appreciative when I took the first bite that I didn't seem to care about the wait. We all know how the service is here in Europe so that's a given. Slow cooked beef cheek, pork lion, volcanic rice, and the chocolate dessert. All excellent selections. Honestly only good things! Do make a reservation. read more
7 years ago
Truly a pleasure to dine here. The risotto was so delicious, as were the pork ribs. The cheesecake was not in the traditional slice. The exquisite cheesecake was served in scoops over crumbled pie crust with a raspberry sauce. read more
7 years ago
Yes!!!! Absolute delight !!!! This place was recommended to me by a tour guide , and my friend and I decided to have my birthday dinner there . Best decision ever ! The food was to die for , the wine list is great, and the service is superb ! We literally licked our plated clean ( embarrassing). I had tuna tartar for appetizer and foie gras ravioli for main dish . Loved it ! My friend had beef and loved it too. Can't wait to come back ! PS. do not pay attention to the neighborhood, as the best gems are always found in the crappiest places on the earth:) read more
7 years ago
9 years ago
I would never have walked into this place if not for Yelp. Odd, off beat location. Once inside it was cool and hip. Very original combinations of food. We shared octopus, rice volcano and tuna tartare. My personal favorite was the tuna, then rice. The octopus was very good, but a bit too close to the sea for my taste. It had a gelatinous coating on parts of it that created a negative tactile experience for me. However, flavoring, etc were great. Whole meal (with two sodas) was €42. For someone from large US cities, this was very fair. read more
Eating at Cera 23 felt like having dinner at a friend's house, and that friend made delicious blackberry mojitos. The restaurant, including the kitchen, was decorated just like a house, and both were roughly the same size as one, and we loved that. We ordered the fried shrimp with mango sauce, jamon, burrata, beef cheek, blackberry mojitos, and death by chocolate. Of those, I recommend the shrimp, jamon, or beef cheek. The shrimp itself was nothing special, but the mango sauce that came with it was sweet and runny to the point that my partner and I took turns sopping it up like it was soup. We inhaled Blackberry mojitos, and jamon. There was nothing wrong with the buratta, beef, or dessert. The service was slow sometimes, but there were only two waiters for twenty tables, so I didn't think it was an issue. I would definitely eat there again. read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
We LOVED this place - best meal so far in Barcelona! We had asked our hotel concierge for recommendations and they sent us to a restaurant the first night that was kind of mediocre. We ran into some semi-locals (Brits who vacation in Barcelona every year) and they highly recommended Cera. We are so happy we ran into them - this place is awesome! Super friendly servers...charming ambience with a view of the kitchen from the main dining area. But most importantly- the food! We had ceviche, tuna tartar, beef cheek and Iberian pork tenderloin- all were amazing especially the beef cheek (sounds weird but basically it's like a super tender short rib)...topped it off with an amazing dessert. All of this plus a great bottle of red wine for just over 100 Euro...bargain! Great job Cera - wish we could return! read more
9 years ago
4.5. Great, authentic food away from the tourist crowds. Place was packed at 8 pm on a Tuesday night. Told that only seat left was at the bar since we didn't have reservations. However, other people seemingly walked in with no reservations and got tables. So Idk what was going on. Either way, book ahead of time if you want a seat. Start with the blackberry mojito. Best mojito I've ever had. I'd recommend the ceviche, arroz de Volcan (squid ink risotto with Bonito flakes, saffron sauce, but only a few tiny shrimp in there). Creme Catalan for dessert is also great. Complimentary after dinner shots were delicious. Some sort of milky liqueur...like Bailey's but with a hint of lemon. Service was good. Host and waiter were friendly and accommodating (they let us sit on the stairs until the bar opened up. I saw them turn other walk ins away saying it was simply impossible to seat them). Prices are on the higher side but the food is well worth it. read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
Really good food. Had paella and risotto as main course. Burrato as an appetizer and a chocolate ice cream type dessert with cappuccinos. The ambience was fun. This was located in the gothic quarter. read more
14 years ago
What a fantastically delicious meal with charming service. Everything superbly prepared....best duck and seafood. Make this part of your trip to Barcelona and thank me later. read more
13 years ago
I'm one of those people that use all the helpful reviews on yelp, but never get around to reviewing myself. I know, I'm sorry. But this meal compelled me to do my part. We were visiting Barcelona and staying off of Rambla de Raval. We had gone on yelp to find a place off the beaten path (*cough* La Rambla). Based on the 4+ review, we headed towards this place on a Tuesday night. We were very fortunate to get a table, the last available for the night. We started with a round of blackberry mojitos. Get this. They are delicious. But moving on, because the best was yet to come. We were a big group - six of us - so we all ordered different dishes - and all were fabulous. There were two in particular that stuck out. 1. This was the special my sister had ordered. It was a pasta with king prawn, shitake mushrooms, and a chorizo oil. This dish was to die for. We all fought over the last pieces of bread on the table to soak up the chorizo oil after we had cleared our own plates. 2. The pork dish. GET THE PORK DISH. I can't remember the specific name, it had apparently just been added to the menu. This dish is hands down the best entree I have ever had in a restaurant. We tried a few more nights during our stay to walk in and get a table but the place was packed full. Our last night we made a reservation and were able to experience once again! Do yourself a favor, and go check this gem out! read more
I love this place! It's on a small, out-of-the-way street in Raval and it is full of romantic charm. First, the cocktails. I had a raspberry mojito that was full of fresh fruit and pomegranate seeds, not too sweet, perfection. Next, the starters: the first time I went I had a goat cheese salad, last time gambas that were a little too fried/oily but still delicious. For the main, I had a seared tuna with sesame and this cinnamon and pumpkin side that was amazing. The place is small and usually crowded so definitely make a reservation. The staff is friendly and fun, telling jokes in English and Italian. I will definitely be back soon. read more
14 years ago
Great food! Good prices!! So we explored a restaurant recommendation on TripAdvisor and the reviews were spot on! This is a nice clean hole-in-the-wall tapas place in El Raval neighborhood...pretty close to the Boquerria marketplace. Good place for sharing... The four of us started with wine and first courses (7-9 euro/dish): Crunchy king prawns with mango sauce and mirín, Watercress salad with peach and reduction of balsamic vinegar with warm tetilla cheese, then moved on to the main courses (11.5-17.5 euro/dish): Octopus cooked in the traditional Galician style, and Entrecôte of Galician beef with potatoes aromatized with thyme and tetilla cheese sauce and ended with the cardamom flavored creme brulee (5.5 euro). We sat in the outer entrance area away from the main area which was close to the bar...they only had 2-3 tables in the front and had more tables in the back. The gnocchi was everyone's favorite. The waiters' English was pretty good and they had English-print menus. The waiters also paired the wine pretty well with the food. We highly recommend this place. See the menu at: http://www.bcnrestaurantes.com/eng/barcelona-carta.asp?restaurante=cera-23 Nice ambience, great service, unique entrees! read more
5 years ago
Showed up on a Sunday night, sans reservation, hoping to get a table and within half an hour we were seated. To be honest, I really did not want to try the black paella. Black rice? Sounds delicious, not. It ended up being the best thing I have eaten on my trip so far. The rice was perfectly cooked, the sauce was indescribably good, and the seafood was so tender! It was sooo good and beautifully prepared. The beef cheeks were also good, loved the truffled mashed potatoes they came with. As well, the Galician octopus was yummy and came in a generous portion. Service was also excellent, everybody was working hard to make sure we were well served. Honestly, this resto is a must do for anyone visiting Barcelona!! read more
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Carrer de la Cera, 23
08001 Barcelona
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El Raval
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934 420 808
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