Having just arrived in Barcelona, we were tired and hungry. We found this location and they could take us with no wait. The dining room is upstairs with a nice view of the street scene. While there were many great looking options on the menu. We went with three sushi rolls and they were all very good. The service was very good. If we were in the area again, we would visit again. read more

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For appetizers my group was first served peppers, french fries with egg, and a generously oiled salad. The peppers and salad was delicious, the eggs on the fries were a little bit cold. I think the peppers were a bit too greasy, perhaps they should have committed to pull a deep frying them so that they would have had a nice crunch. These Tapas were followed by potato cubes and croquetas. The potato cubes were delicious really great spicy mayo, however they were also colder than I would have preferred. I wonder if all of the food was made in advance for our large party and not set on a hot plate. There was a little bit too much oil on most of the dishes. The risotto amounted to a mound of rice, with two cheese flakes on top. I would not recommend. The steak was very well cooked. There was a good braise on the sides, though I would have preferred it a little bit more crunchy. The steak did not have any sauce which was a disappointment. My companions very much enjoyed the whipped cream strawberry dessert. Though they expressed it should have been served colder. read more

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So first off the water was fresh, we waited not too long to order our food. I ordered the beef, and it came really quick and considering we had a big group. Also the appetizers were very fast we had peppers and French fries with pepperonis and an egg. The peppers were really hot, not a good decision for me to eat it all in one bite! Also we had salad it was good and potatoes too which were good, they were a bit cold though probably because we had a large group. All the appetizer's were good but all a bit cold but it wasn't a game changer. Once I got my beef I really enjoyed it, it was cooked perfect but was a bit chewy. The potatoes it came with were perfect though very good, muy bien. Lastly the desert was a cup with whipped cream topped with a strawberry. The desert was very good kinda tasted like cream cheese but it was still good, not sure the specific name. I really enjoyed my meal and would come again, hope I helped :) read more

Citrus - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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We ate delicious tapas at a group dinner at this Sushi restaurant. Service was excellent and food was very tasty. Great location near Casa Battlo. Assortment of wines and delicious dessert. Beautiful views of square from restaurant. read more

Food good, setting is pleasant, but staff has quite off-putting attitude (maybe a Spanish thing). Wait staff went thru motions of seating/taking orders/etc but never smiled or helped us get comfortable, never asked how our food was, charged us per glass price when we ordered full two bottles of Cava, got two dishes wrong when delivered to table and took 15 mins to get corrected order plated. Cava very good, Monkfish Soup was quite good albeit thin, salads were large and filled with fresh berries, entree portions adequate, desserts (violet ice cream & red berry foam/Belgium chocolate square) were a highlight. Again, food good, staff needs refresher on how to be nice to foreigners. read more

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Great wine selection. Do not order sushi and think it's going to be Japanese style. It is very American style sushi. Tasty! The menu is delish and vibrant! The dessert selection is delightful as well. Window seating is fun to people watch and see the Casa Batlló from the outside! Great comfortable seats for a nice dinner sit down before you tackle Barcelona on foot!! read more

Location and food - Citrus got both right! Our group sat on the 2nd floor next to the window with beautiful views of the street with high-end shops. Just before us were the famous Gaudi's brilliantly designed streetlights. Very clean restaurant. Food was spot on. There were several tapas which were presented - salad, calamari, squid, croquettes and Huevos Rotos. The olive oil on the table was delicious. I ordered the fish entree, which was baked hake with lime and tomato puree with basil and potatoes. It was delicious. Star dish of the night was the Catalan Creme Brulee. I desist creme brulee, but this one was outstanding. The only reason I've not given Citrus 5 star rating is because - I asked the server if the fish served had bones in it. He said no, it's boneless (it wasn't!). Maybe it's all the previous dining experiences in Spain, that I was careful while eating and yes, there were bones in it. Other than this, the service was good. read more

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On our last night in Barcelona, we dined here for dinner. Sat on the 2nd floor overlooking the busy street downstairs! (1) Fried artichoke hearts for appetizer (2) Calamari for appetizer (3) Salad for 1st course (4) Fish was my choice for main entree (5) Veal was my husband's choice for main entree (6) creme brulee for dessert! We enjoyed house White & red wine with our meal! read more

Citrus - Sea bass fish, veal dish - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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We'd seen Citrus on several previous trips to Barcelona and had always vowed to give it a try. This time, we actually did . . . and were sorely disappointed. Citrus is beautifully located on the prestigious Passeig de Gracia. The room is spacious, crisp and modern, on the second floor, with stunning views down the boulevard and a fairly hip vibe to the place. The menu looks spectacular. Now, for the rest of the story . . . First, our server had absolutely no personality and we really had no interaction except to order. His movements and mannerisms were so jerky, rapid and rushed, banging dishes onto our table and snatching them away with little notice, that we were actually startled every time he came nearby. He was almost comical. Food was nicely presented but every dish was cold, as if it had been sitting forever waiting for delivery. My seafood ravioli was swimming in a fowl smelling sauce, and there was so much of it that I couldn't decide if it was really supposed to be a bisque. Then, there was the main - a course so forgettable that I can't recall what it was, just 2 days later. My dining companion's dinner was even worse. His fish entrée was ice cold, with a limp, soggy skin, and he barely touched it. To the waiter's credit, he noticed that the dish was essentially untouched and asked "bad?" When we told him "cold," he grabbed it away and disappeared, with no apology, but later removed it from the bill without being asked. We skipped desert. There are too many fine dining options in Barcelona to give Citrus another try. read more

We got seated right away and got our beverages. They were out of a lot of items and it was very early in the night still. The food was okay....but nothing out of this world. The view was nice and the servers were attentive. read more

Citrus - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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This restaurant was a recommendation from our hotel for good Mediterranean food and is located in a central area of L'Eiample (which was one of my favorite areas of Barcelona filled with lots to attractions and high-end shopping). It was described to us as a place with sophistication and impeccable food. Overall, we were very happy we went with our hotel's recommendation, It's on an upper level which allows for guests to overlook the city, which to me is always nice for added ambiance. It's also an ideal place to take a date as the vibe of the restaurant is warm and intimate. The service was up to par and you can tell they are there to make sure your dining experience is perfect. We decided to go all out and try a little of everything including starting off with a pitcher of sangria (which was good but not remarkably memorable in any way) along with appetizers (including paella, which wasn't the best we had in Barcelona in which I recommend hitting up the little places for that), entrees, and dessert. All the seafood we ordered was heavenly, I mean truly unique and delicious. Our dessert wasn't anything exceptional, but still worth trying (we went with the "Belgian Chocolate" which I guess was a generic choice on our part but usually chocolate is always a classic choice that doesn't disappoint). The dining experience, ambiance, along with amazing selection of food (at reasonable prices) makes this restaurant a great choice for someone looking for a hint of "sophistication" in Barcelona, as the hotel brilliantly described this place. read more

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A modern restaurant with a great view to Passeig de Gràcia. The prices are moderate for the food and service. One disadvantage is that you have to wait very long to get a table, even if you made a reservation (!), because the restaurant seems to be very popular for its value for money. read more

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We had passed by this place on Saturday night and it looked very inviting. It is well lit and sits up high overlooking Passeig de Gracias. We actually chose a different restaurant for Sunday night dinner but they were closed. So we ended up here at Citrus. Bad decision. Out of the 10 nights we were in Spain & France, this was our worst meal. There was nothing that stood out about our meals. Everything was flat and mediocre. Including the indifferent service. Definitely a tourist trap! Much better options with a little research. read more

Our chef friend visited us and we wanted to take her out to a nice restaurant. We were sorely disappointed. Rude service, bad wine, awful food, and high prices. The server spilled the wine on our table without so much as a second glance. We ordered a few starters and after tasting the overcooked and uninspired food we left. Despite its nice appearance, this is a restaurant to avoid. read more

No reservation needed, the actual restaurant is on the 2nd floor and gives you a good view of the street. (if you are not seated behind a wall). Portions were normal food was reasonable. The waiters were helpfull but they forgot us. There was no handover when the new waiters arrived. Food was not warm enough. I did expect a little more from this restaurant. read more

From the fancy white table cloths, to the well dressed servers, to the long wait, I expected to receive great service and taste something gastronomically amazing and full of flavor. That was not the case. We were a party of 4. After waiting 30 minutes, we were told our table was ready and we were allowed to go upstairs. Only to wait another 15 minutes on a bench. Finally we were sat at our table, only to wait another 15 minutes to receive menus. We ordered water and wine, they brought the wine and let it sit on our table for another 15 minutes unopened. When the waitress returned she asked us if we were ready to order. I told her nicely we have been waiting a long time and if she can please open the bottle of wine. Instead, she started letting me know that they were really busy and that there were other people in the restaurant. I don't know if it was a language barrier but I speak fluent Spanish and this conversation happened in Spanish. I didn't want to argue so I just let her say what she needed to say. Instead of opening the bottle of wine, she starts to force us to make our order and starts typing it in on her little handheld gadget, as the bottle still sat on our table unopened. She leaves and returns after 10 more minutes and finally opens the wine. I don't know who trained this staff, I wish they would have just given me the bottle opener, we would have already been on our second bottle. To start, we each ordered a salad, two got the house salad, one a spring roll salad dish, and I got the tomato salad with tuna on top. House salads looked like American house salads you would get at an ordinary diner, the spring roll had no flavor, but my tomato salad was delicious. The tomatoes was fresh, but had it not been for the tomatoes, the dish was uneventful. For our main entrees, we ordered the hamburger, filet, veal, and steak tartare. Each of us had a taste of each others plates. The only thing that was good was the filet, which was tender and perfectly cooked. The hamburger patty was dry, the veal was dry, and my steak tartare was flavorless, under seasoned, and looked like the hamburger patty before it was cooked. We all got french fries, the fries were not bad. I must say the whole night was not wasted, thanks to the 3 bottles of wine and the great company. We had such amazing dining experiences in Barcelona, I didn't think you could get forgettable, under seasoned, and uneventful food in this city. Well, I was wrong. If you want to wait a long time with bad service and bland, lackluster food, this is the place. I suggest finding a hole in the wall with character and spirit, you'll get better food and service. read more

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Stellar! Incredible hospitality, excellent food, and wonderful wine selection. I had a duck breast dish that was perfect!! Must come back, and hope these guys will still be there next trip. read more

We were recently in Barcelona and Citrus was our favorite restaurant. We were there only 5 days and dined at Citrus twice we loved it so much. I had the most succulent and fresh fish there, prepared so perfectly and served over a bed of puréed potatoes that were to die for. Everything was presented beautifully and tasted wonderful! Service was great, wines were wonderful too. I highly recommend Citrus. I want to go back to Barcelona just to eat there again! read more

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Great quality, good price. Very clean and sophisticated. Nadia, the waitress was awesome! My wife and I enjoyed the experience very much! read more

Citrus - View from our seat - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

Five stars, six people Endless plates and full bellies Zero bad dishes Order everything! Maybe a tourist spot, but good food is good food. read more

Very pleasant dinning, some English spoken. We always struggle trying to choose a place for dinner but the views out of the second floor windows on the Passeig de Gracia cinched it for us. I enjoyed a traditional Catalan fish soup and a lamb shoulder dish that was tender and tasty. Prices in this area are high compared to the typical American restaurant but the life style is different. My recommendation is to sleep in until 8:00 am, have coffee con leche on the run along with some fresh fruit from one of the local markets, enjoy your main meal in the mid to late afternoon at a place like Citrus and then tapas and a beer or wine followed by cake and coffee or gelato to end the evening. tgusnik read more

Pretty classy modern resto, with no nonsense waiter (Di me!) and some really nice dishes.Foi gras bon bons still have my attention. Eggs citrus, diced 4 minute eggs over matchstick potatoes with julienne ham... what's not to like.Ordered a bunch of dishes to share for a 15:30 lunch.Mushroom risotto, tagliatelle with truffle and Camemberet, Ravioli with Crab Sauce, Foie Gras with Eggs poached in olive oil and the desserts were memorable. Whipped Greek yogurt with berry sorbet on the bottom. Wow! Many well heeled Barceloneans seemed to partake. Not inexpensive, but then again, you are on the Passeig de Gracia a block from Gaudis Batlo. Que quieres de mas? read more

Not the best place for dinner in Barcelona. The interior and views of the street are probably the nicest part of the place. Service was a tad slow. Servers not attentive in the least. The food itself was nothing to talk about. I had the prawn salad which was a weird taste combo (really didn't like it) and the cod entree (the fish was chewy, not flakey at all). Wouldn't bother going back in the future. read more

I liked this place, the menu is huge and in about 7 languages, clearly for tourists, but its been around for about 20 years so...The location is in a tourist area and the views from the second floor are very nice. My service was very good and the food tasty as well so if you are in the area you will get a nice meal. I ate the sea bass and it was perfectly cooked, we tried a variety of appetizers...fried artichokes, croquettes, the tomato salad (the green tomatoes, I forget the name). All good stuff. read more

Touristy, but good touristy. The second-floor dining room looks out over the Passeig de Gràcia, right across from the Gaudí building, Casa Batlló. It's reasonably formal (linens, jackets), but tourists are welcome as they are. We spent our time people watching on the street below to guess who were tourists (Americans are SO easy to spot) and who were locals. The food was excellent and service, too. Moderately expensive, but exactly what you would expect from a restaurant in this location. Dollars go so much farther these days, so it really was quite reasonable. Definitely recommend it. read more

We stopped in for lunch, the food was quite good (had croquettes, bread with tomatoes and goat cheese salad) but the service was a bit uneven. Friendly, but we were given two incorrect drinks and the olive oil and balsamic arrived for the bread after we had already eaten half of it. Still the food was good and they were quick to bring the check which is always appreciated. read more

CBeautiful looking place right one the corner of a great area. With so many waiters the service is average and just like the service so was the food. read more

Excellent food! Everything from the appetizer (pasta salad with shrimp and smoked salmon + pistachio pesto) entree (duck magret with pineapple), and dessert (chocolate coulant with chocolate ice cream) was delish! read more

A great choice in central Barcelona. Dine in a relaxed and modern atmosphere with a view of Passeig de Gracia through the large windows. The menu presents you with a large selection of appetizers, starters, meat and fish at very reasonable prices. The 5-Lettuce Salad is delicious. The friendly and attentive (English-speaking staff will see to your needs. Citrus is great for a small group, couples, or business dinners. Since it is popular, reservations are recommended (even same-day), or expect to wait a bit. All in all, great food at a very fair price. read more

I gave it a one star but not worthy... I can't remember eating at such an over priced facade... Service Bad! Food Bad!! Shocking!! Understaffed? Training? Looks like a great place! Truly let down!! How does Barcelona support? Is it just tourist?? read more

Dropped in with family by chance for lunch. Great service from friendly and helpful waitress. Menu was varied with fine dinning dishes. The complementary glass of champagne was a nice touch and they used a very good champagne as well. read more

I have been coming to Citrus every time I come to Barcelona over 8 years. It's been a very nice experience ALL THE TIMES!! The food is amazing and the service outstanding!! A MUST if you like to eat well you can't miss CITRUS!! read more

It was very delicious and they have their menu card in different languages. Nice view, would go again!

Lovely food with an excellent selection. Priced very reasonably and with friendly staff, many of whom speak English. Part of the An Grup(it includes the ATTIC restuarant which is superb) with several excellent Tapas bars as well. They will give you a card, if you ask for it - eleven good places to go. I have not tried them all but will give my opinion of those I do manage to visit and sample on succeeding visits to my favourite European city. read more

Very mediocre. Food not hot and some items over cooked. Not busy on a Friday night so no excuse there. A lot better places to go for sure.

Five star quality at one star prices. A truly superb eating experience. Contemporary Catalan cuisine served by friendly efficient staff who truly know how to put the customer first. Advisable to book as it is popular with locals and tourist alike. read more

Very nice place, modern atmosphere and enjoyed the starkness of the orange color on black. Sort of stumbled on this place randomly but enjoyed the food I had, including the risotto with asparagus and the steak tartare. read more

Good location to shopping. We had dinner here and I had the Sea Bass which was very light and hit the spot. My colleague had the veal which looked equally yummy. read more

Lovely decor, looking out the window to the great Gaudi buildings. The food was good but not great. Prices were not too high. Our waiter Luis was cranky and inattentive, and we had to work hard to get any attention. He never remembered who ordered what, and it seemed like our fault that we didn't know where the plates should be served. At one stage, I mentioned to him that the gents restroom had run out of paper to dry hands, and an hour later when I went back to the toilet, there still was no paper to dry hands. There wasn't a manager in sight, which is a pity as it could be so much better. read more

I'm appalled at how bad the service was here! We walked in and were forcefully told to sit down and wait for our pre reserved table! Then we get taken to our table and we waited for about 15 mins and multiple attempts at trying to make eye contact to finally get a server to our table! (Ps this theme continues all night). Our reservation said we were both vegetarian but we now get two regular menu's thrown at us and the server walks away again! 10 mins later he appears to say hello to us. At this point we say we are vegetarian and ...surprise surprise...he disappears again to get us other menu's! It's now been an initial 10 mins + 15 mins + 10 mins and we finally get to order. The food comes out fast enough but perhaps too fast or just that my standards for decency are far too high. My wife was not even thru her first course when another server decides to drop our main courses on the table and walk away!! Fast forward to more situations of trying to get someone's attention for a bottle of water (15 more minutes and being ignored by 2 servers and for the record) and we are now at the end of the main course. Our server finally found the time to come by he table and ask us about desert and decided to make the most of the opportunity I decided to order desert and ask for the cheque at the same time! Real Time: we just got out deserts but surprise....no cheque yet!! I can maybe tolerate this level of "service" when you are overbooked but I wonder what the excuse is for such poor service on a night that the restaurant is about 30 percent occupied at best!! My final verdict: never ever come here by mistake!! read more