Food was amazing! I don't remember the names of the tapas we ordered but everything was delicious!read more

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

I loved this place. It was a special place to take close friends visiting from out of town, Pilar…read moreis the best and the food was always fresh and delicious. The environment was warm and welcoming - having lived so far from home, I knew I could go to the Gata Mala and feel at home.

My wife and I absolutely loved Gata Mala. The food and…read moreatmosphere were incredible. Every single plate that came out was magic. We loved it so much so that we decided to eat there three nights in a row. Pilar was so friendly and accommodating. I was very sad to see that it closed. I hope Pilar opens up something in the future.

This place is great. Good wine, the food is astounding. From presentation to taste, it's amazing.read more

This is a very nice restaurant that we had lunch at. I did make a reservation for their menu del…read moredia. That was probably a good idea because after we were seated a majority of the tables did fill up. Lunch included bread, a drink of choice, appetizer, entree, and dessert for 18.90 euros. The service was very good and the courses flowed nicely. Food was tasty and had a very homey, comforting feel. I felt the dessert was very small but other than that everything was great. A good place for lunch or a drink if you are in the L'Eixample neighborhood!

Looking for a place to eat on a Wednesday morning. Found this place on Yelp. Also a Travelers…read moreChoice restaurant on TripAdvisor. It was a nice morning so I decided to walk the 2.8 km to get there. Place has outdoor seating and small inside seating. I was warmly greeted upon entering. I ask the person for food suggestions and decided to order their jabugo (jamon iberico) sandwich (7.50 euros), patatas bravas (6.00 euros), and mushroom croquettes (9 euros). Sandwich came out first and was delicious. Bread had a soft crunch to it and the filling was tasty. Potatoes and croquettes came out later and were nice and hot. Both hit the spot. I also received a fried pork belly dish which was crispy and tasty too. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Place is so cozy. I enjoyed my visit.

The food was excellent, and the service was very friendly and helpful. They speak English quite…read morewell, but the restaurant isn't tourist-y at all.

Food was delicious! Great for sample plates (aka tapas) and trying variety! Service was on par and…read morereadily available if I had any questions. Loud because it's near a Main Street but great for pictures nonetheless

The service here is excellent! Our large group of 10 was handled with extra care, and without a…read morereservation! I asked about something that was not on their menu, and they had the chef make it for us anyway--sliced tomatoes with olive oil and pulpos with garlic and olive oil instead of the tomato base sauce it normally comes with. Literally everything we ordered was fantastic. If you think I'm being biased because we were treated very well and our party had a wonderful time, then go ahead and call it bias. But the fact that we walked away happy, satisfied, and will have long-lasting memories at this place, then they succeeded! Restaurants are not strictly about the food. It's the entire experience. My family and friends will recommend this place to anyone going to Barcelona.

Delicious food! Amazing service right across from La Sagrada Família!…read more The ambiance is unreal! I recommend this restaurant to anyone! The tapas are to die for! Sangria so refreshing and the paella was scrumptious!

The paella was very good! Was not expecting that at a place right across from La Sagrada Familia. I…read morewould expect mediocre overpriced tourist trap food, but this did not seem to be one of those. It's almost unfortunate for good businesses to be right next to a world famous landmark, because savvy tourists tend to steer clear of tourist traps. Yet this place was not crowded at the time we went, which was around 3pm. We were famished, and our friend found this spot, and it hit the spot! Our first taste of paella in Barcelona, España was bueno!!!! The service was also great, as our server was polite and friendly!

This is a tiny space with stools at the bar. The tapas menu was varied and everything we had was…read moredelicious. But the real fun was with the bartender. He recommended food and beverages that were completely on point. We toasted with the other customers. He tried to teach me to pour wine the way they pour mint tea in Morocco. We enjoyed every moment of the experience. Highly recommended!

Stumbled upon this local tapas bar in Barcelona and it quickly became one of the highlights of our…read moretrip. We ended up going two nights in a row -- and would absolutely do it again. The two bartenders -- who seem to be a couple -- are the heart of the place. He's got a dry, hilarious sense of humor that sets the tone, and together they make everyone feel like a regular. That said, if you're easily offended or don't appreciate a bit of cheeky banter, this might not be your spot. But for those who enjoy a fun, unfiltered vibe -- you'll love it here. As for the food -- wow. We had the tortilla with meat (not sure what it was, but it was delicious), the artichoke tempura (I would fly across the world again just for these), the fried eggplant, and the meat with chimichurri. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Great food, unforgettable personalities, and a place that feels alive. Take a handheld fan because it is hot - especially during summer.

Very fun hipster vibe and decor. Sitting at the bar is quite narrow so be prepared for people…read morebumping into you. The staff was very attentive, friendly, and spoke English well. The fried chicken is amazing and so is the matcha cheesecake!! The salad with raw asparagus was surprisingly good! Honestly everything was really good and we are so happy we ate here!

3 1/2 stars. Plating was nice. Service was good. I really liked the potatoes. We ordered a lot…read moreof plates and I think what we ordered was just too mushy for me. Maybe I should have mixed some of the plates with bread to get more crunch. Ceviche was good. Daughter didn't like the fried chicken. Eggplant was too soft for me. Husband liked the duck dish but it was a bit salty. The shrimp dish was really good. It got a little hot in the restaurant as well.

Love the craft beers here from the U.S ! Small hole in the…read morewall Nice and quiet space On tap

Pros: Excellent beer on tap and cans/bottles! Back sitting area available. We sat in the store…read morefront on crates and a small table for that minimal feel. Friendly staff - walked our bar food right to us from out behind the bar. Must visit again before we leave Barcelona! A must for true beer aficionados. Cons: Not the place to take a large crowd of people to sit down to eat at a proper table with table service. Summary: It's an excellent bar with excellent bar food and service.

A charming restaurant, slightly off the beaten path, but convenient to Sagrada Família. We took a…read moretable with a view of the kitchen. Enjoyed several tapas, with a strong recommendation for the duck! Staff is friendly, attentive without overwhelming.

Very cool restaurant. They had a few options and we went with the Thai fish, homemade pasta and…read morethe secreto ibérico (pork dish). All the flavors were delicious and the service was great. We shared the chocolate lava cake and that was a perfect finish. The rosé and red wines were very good and loved the price!