Visiting Spain walking toward the Market after our visit to Barcelona Cathedral, we stumbled upon this busy restaurant. Decided to give it a try and so glad we did. Some outside seating although we sat inside. There is a door to the market but today, Wednesday, the Market is closed (5:30 PM). Prompt service upon entering, just a table for two. Don't be in a hurry, very typical of other countries, in my opinion, they will get to you when they get to you. No worries!! Waters and two Cava Sangrias (8 euros each) perfect. The Sangrias were delightful with tons of fresh fruit and ice! Yummy. We shared a Meatball with Porcini appetizer and the Grilled fresh Vegetables. Both so very good and so very fresh. Highly recommend the grilled vegetables. The Meatball was plenty cut in half fed both of us. Place was very enjoyable, I recommend giving them a try. Prices were better than the restaurants near the Barcelona Cathedral. read more

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After doing a self guided tour around the Gothic Quarter and Barcelona Cathedral in morning, it was time for a sit down lunch. Wanted to end up at the Mercat de Santa Caterina, and this place is attached to it. I was a little skeptical since it wasn't very crowded, but it is also fairly large. My aching feet said trust it, and it was a very solid choice to fill up the tank and recharge the batteries before heading off to the Picasso Museum. Iberian Pork Ribs with Pico de Gallo - this was the standout dish we ordered. Spain knows how to do pork. These ribs are so tender, the meat just slid off off the bone, which makes placing it on the tortillas easy. Topped with pico de gallo and a red wine reduction, these made some tasty tacos. Highly recommended. Rigatoni with Truffle and Parmesan - more buttery than creamy, if you need an Italian fix, this is a good idea. Pan Fried Sardines with a side of Catalan Tomato Bread - I can't remember if I ordered the tomato bread separately, but I used it to put the sardines on for sure and that was a winning combination. Had to remove the heads and I fought with filleting them a little, although the bones are soft and can be eaten. Fresh Sardines and Anchovies in Europe are way different than the US, and should be ordered when traveling. Shrimp and Rice - I made an assumption that this would be Spanish, and was surprised that it was an Asian Stir Fry. It was ok, but I was expecting some kind of paella. Skip it. Cheesecake - While waiting for the food we were staring at this cheesecake with a beautiful Basque burnt top to it. Turned out to be a hybrid, with more of a NY style texture. Not sure why they hid that great top with berry sauce when plating it, but it was still tasty. read more

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Love this tapas bar. Stopped for breakfast after 30 hours of travel. It has expanded over the years but still hits all the right notes. It is attached to the famous Santa Caterina market so you KNOW everything is fresh and beautifully prepared. There is a bar as well as a full dining area which is an open atrium. And then hit the market for build your own tapas....cheese, olives, Iberian jamon, olives, sardines...yum yum yum. Great service, atmosphere, charcuterie heaven! Ole read more

Cuines Santa Caterina - Avocado toast! - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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My sister and I loved the traditional Spanish food here and got to try our first gazpacho. Everything was fresh and delicious, and the wine selection was killer. Beautiful ambiance if you're looking for something more upscale for dinner. The server was quick and informative and was able to tell us about everything on the menu. read more

My wife and I really enjoyed this place. We just dropped in for a beer while waiting to meet up with someone. It's at the cathedral marketplace so the people watching was the top activity. read more

By the local market so expect fresh ingredients, vegetables, fish and meat. Casual feel. A place to relax with beer, olives, tapas... I came on Sunday so the market was closed. Ordered off a daily menu. Excellent grilled squid with vegetables. Service was quick and folks are ok with English. read more

While wandering around Barcelona, we realized we needed to eat dinner and we stumbled along this place. For 6 people, we were able to get a table easily which was great! To start, we got a bottle of wine and they had a decent selection. We got some appetizers to start but the entree was the main event. I got the bolognese pasta and it was a healthy serving and it was delicious. Someone else got the Cordero (lamb) and said it was just okay but the potatoes it came with were good. We also got an extra side of the patatas braves and those were to die for! A classic tapa staple and glad they were good Overall the food was good! Menu was limiting but I think they had some options for specials but overall a good experience! Beautiful restaurant too. read more

Cuines Santa Caterina - Bolognese - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Was referred here by a local tour guide. Was sadly not impressed at all. Not super busy , seated right away. Servers are not pleasant , do not want questions about food. We had fried artichokes, they were good , they need sauce or something, salt helped. I had onion soup gratin my friend had penne bolognese. The soup had good presentation, it ended there. It had NO flavor, stirred it salted it nothing improved. We asked for Parmesan cheese when our food was delivered, we had to ask again. When the cheese was finally delivered, I had to use Google translate to explain the soup had no flavor. The server did not seem interested in taking the plate away. Wanted to know if they wanted to remake it.?? The pasta was basic but good The gentleman we ordered, saw the other server, taking back our soup, and he never came back by to talk to us The food prices are not super expensive, but not cheap I read reviews on other sites. It feels like the staff not being friendly as a common situation. To bad its a nice trendy restaurant read more

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Stopped by as we were walking around Barcelona. The space is really nice - that was what attracted us to begin with. We only stopped for a drink so did not get a chance to try the food, but everything looked really good. Will need to come back and try it out later. read more

Cuines Santa Caterina - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

Amazing tapas and sangria. Amazing atmosphere and fresh ingredients. Great place overall. read more

Cuines Santa Caterina - Patatas Bravas, red sangria, and white sangria - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

On my recent trip to Spain, we stumbled across this restaurant and where more than pleasantly surprised. The bathrooms were pretty clean. The place was very clean. The service was quick and excellent, but the food was chef's kiss. Especially the pork ribs. They were some of the softest ribs I've ever had in my life. They came off clean from the bone. I would definitely recommend for anybody, but especially if you are a tourist. read more

Came here for lunch after walking through the market. I got the seafood rice, my parents got lentil soup, squid with asparagus, charcoal grilled octopus, and my brother got steak and fries. My parents also got some of the fresh juices they have. All the food was great, it was just kind of expensive for the portions you get. I think I paid roughly 100€ for the whole meal. The seafood rice had squid and shrimp, and rice was flavored with the squid ink. The octopus and shrimp were perfectly tender. The steak wad quite small, and came with like five fries. But the flavor of everything was great. read more

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I came in here for beers while shopping at Santa Caterina Mercat. They were cool with me bringing my own Banderillas and olives and squid and ham in here. They even offered me a fork and napkin to go with all my tapas that I brought into their restaurant. The restaurant is connected with the Santa Caterina Mercat, which is probably the second largest market in Barcelona, the tamer, cheaper one that the locals seem to go to. This place has it easy with purchasing ingredients, since they can just go into the market to get more ceviche fixin's or whatever. The staff was nice, and didn't care that I was breaking restaurant protocol by bringing in my own food. I apologized, but they didn't mind at all. I was still drinking beers. Beers seemed to be the only thing that the Mercat vendors didn't sell directly to the consumer. The beers were cold, and plentiful. The server was funny and we had a great time. My dining companions all enjoyed their dishes, but I don't recall what they had because I was so excited over all the bites I was getting at the Mercat. read more

Stayed at hotel next door and came in here for beer and some tapas. Pleasantly surprised by how good the stuff is. The Iberian pork with bread and tomato was really really good. Mussels were fresh. Way better than the 5 star tapas place we went to -- their shell fish was not fresh... I don't want to name the place but it's the place with 4.7 star and over a 1000 reviews. I would choose this one over the other any day even though they have less variety ... read more

Super convenient (hotel is next door). Wonderful diverse menu, friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you happen to be in the market. We had the salmon tartare, tagliatelle with shrimp and chili's and asparagus. Plenty to share. All were delicious. Second visit - delicious bread, cold Heiny, asparagus romesco, chicken and shrimp fried rice and the amazing tagliatelle. If we were here longer there would be a third visit. Great restaurant town. read more

Cuines Santa Caterina - Studying the menu. - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Everything is so fresh and delicious and Perfectly seasoned. Finally! Spanish food elevated and lightened up. So much of the food here is rustic and heavy. This market to table restaurant Can accommodate every diet/restriction. Efficient service and all of the staff we encountered spoke good English. What a Gorgeous setting with sizable portions, bordering on too big/American size Great to be able to see the Kitchen staff working. What a multinational crew. We chose from the vegetable, fish, meet and dessert boxes of the menu. We started with a Tomato and tuna medley. Conserved Tuna here is just so good. Then a large portion of sautés vegetable of all size, shapes and colors and so delicious. For our mains;The Razor clams that were so tasty with a fresh herb dressing. Leon had a large Lamb shank that fell off the bone onto a thick jus. Finished with a Divine Cheese plate and bread that we actually took home and tarte Tatine that was essentially all Apple. Would highly recommend and would certainly return. Such a Great area of Barcelona. read more

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We had lunch here because many places were closed on Sunday. It normally would not have been my 1st. choice. The prices are high and it is mostly for tourist. However, true to Barcelona, the food was absolutely great. I think if you have a large family, it is a great place because they have food from all over the world. You name it they have it. My husband had pasta and I had the sea food with rice. Yum! We left full and happy. read more

Cuines Santa Caterina - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

The restaurant is located inside the Mercat de Santa Caterina. It's a pretty big restaurant and very nice inside. They also have a tapas bar that you can sit at. Keep in mind that if you are seated at a table, you are not able to order any tapa items. The seafood rice is very good and tasted like it came from sea. I don't recall too much seafood, but the seafood that they have, it was fresh and sweet. The cost here is a bit pricey, but if you can't find anything that you like in the market, this is an option. read more

While on our walking historic tapas tour of town we stopped in for drinks/tapas at the bar with our guide. Friendly service. Great wine. Great tapas. Quality/delicious foods Highly recommended Slanche! read more

The Santa Caterina market has the *coolest* menu setup. It's effectively a giant grid, with cuisine types across one axis and primary ingredients along the second axis. So, for example, you could find Thai and Mexican meat dishes, or South Asian and Columbian vegetable dishes with rice. It's super fun. The space itself is also stunning; one of my faves in Barca. It's huge, high-ceilinged, has tons of light and uses mixed materials of wood, stone, metal and glass for an impressive facade. It'll literally be packed from open-to-close in summer. There's often festivals outside, and it's basically never a dull moment. I can't recommend this place enough. The only (slight) detraction is the cost. It's not terribly expensive for most European cities, but it is above average for a Barcelona restaurant. Consider it an entirely worthwhile splurge! read more

We had lunch as a family. We had two pieces of hair in our pasta. The kitchen is an open kitchen and none of the persons working in the kitchen (at the time 5 persons) had a hair cover. The manager was rather unfriendly, did not apologize and said that it was not a regulation to have hair covers in kitchens. No matter what the regulation is nobody wants hair in their food. Very poor hygiene for a touristic business in Barcelona. read more

Spacious, cool vibe with an international themed menu. The menu is divided according to the protein (or vegetarian option) and type of cuisine (Mediterranean, Asian and something else). We had a variety of dishes and was pleased with their interpretation of each cuisine. It's definitely not authentic, but the food had great flavor. I especially enjoyed their version of stir fry. The ingredients were fresh, healthy and each dish was well-executed. Also, beware that their is a service charge of 1€ per person, listed as a charge for bread. We were not made aware of this and did not want the bread in the first place. The ambience and diverse menu offerings make me a fan of this establishment. read more

Cuines Santa Caterina - Beautiful fruits and tomatoes. - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Excellent for tapas...right next to the sensational "Market" - Mercat de Santa Caterina. You can sit outside, at the bar (lots of seating) or in the well decorated restaurant. The decor is unique and beautiful. The restaurant serves all fresh food from the market and the menu is rather different...with a ton of different tapas offerings (and some truly amazing olives, pickles and salmon appetizers). Great food and wine selection. Staff speak multiple languages and are friendly and helpful. The market and restaurant were renovated into a very modern design - great architecture. Worth a visit. read more

We were staying in an apartment that overlooked the market. Our host recommended the restaurant. We actually never made it for dinner but had a nice tapas evening at the modern hip bar area and grabbed a drink out on the nearby plaza tables another night. Our tapas, some padron peppers and a few selections from the extensive skewer selection were nice and the bartenders/service was good. The little set up of tables out on the plaza is quite inviting and surrounded by shelves of greenery. Always something going on on the plaza and a fun place to sit for a drink or a meal. The main restaurant area is modern and buzzing with activity and trendy diners. The menu seemed very interesting with a good variety of all kinds of food apparently relying on the fresh products available in the market. Overall, a great operation and look forward to perhaps eating there our next time in Barcelona. read more

Cuines Santa Caterina - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

I disagree with some of the bad reviews that I've read below. Someone said that "it's not just the place that has to be nice, but also the food". Whenever I'm looking for a restaurant, I want the food to be specially well made. The place being nice, modern, or trendy is just a plus. Cuines Santa Caterina has a modern architecture as well as the market that surrounds it. I've eaten there twice and the food was really good on both occasions. If you're wondering wether it's pricey or not: what you pay is what you get. After orderning the dish of the day, a dessert and 1/2 a bottle of wine, the check didn't go over €25. There are also some negative reviews complaining that "the place is full of tourists". People tend to think that these type of places are "tourist traps" just because they look nice or because they offer an English menu right away. Fortunately this is not the case. read more

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Great experience! Everything fresh! Everything delicious. We had Tempura vegetables, green asparagus, salmon tartare, beef galicien, chicken curry and lamb roasted. The beef Galicien is served with hit stone. Outstanding. Chicken was 4 skews of chicken with rice, but the winner was the salmon Prepared right in front of our eyes. This was super quality. Service was ok but not superbe ( German ok means 100% ok. Americans would call it awesome.) But nothing special. Highly recommend! Oct 2018 read more

Our 2nd time around here, since it's close to our Hotel, but food is of quality, fresh and tasty! It is a bit touristy but you will met Barcelona ppl here too. Food comes fast and staff is a bit overwhelmed sometimes. But what the heck, no wonder if you have to feed the hangry mob of tourists all the time!&?#% It is totally fine if you are hungry and wan't your Tapas to be served fast, not the best, but a save bet! read more

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Holy Moley!l! 3 Things to Say: Awesome Food: Highlights include the Goat Cheese Salad and the Suckling Pig entree'. Beautiful Space. Make a Reservation. read more

Cuines Santa Caterina - Suckling Pig. Delicious!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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I really enjoyed the food and the rustic atmosphere. Located by the Caterina market it a wonderful spot where to dine or simply have some delicious tapas with a drink! We did both and plan to be back. For lunch we had he turbot fish (amazing) and grilled calamari with asparagus. The gazpacho was good too. Even the bread is good. We ended our meal with one of the best Catalan cream I had in a while. For tapas I recommend fried artichokes, cod croquettes, fired eggplants with honey, pescaditto frittos and everything was delish! read more

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This restaurant is very nice, although in a rather busy area. The service was friendly and fast. The food by itself is extremely good. Can recommend raw tuna with guacamole or any sort of squid tapas. Their patatas bravas are also very tasty but make sure not to eat them it f its a date. The garlic hits hard on that one:))) With four different tapas and two beers, we left there around 35 euros- but the price is likely to hike the moment you are more hungry. read more

Cuines Santa Caterina - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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One of the best casual trendy places in Barcelona Great settings, in the new covered market of Barcelona, fantastic, fresh, always changing food from the market. Inventive dishes, beautiful, hip, young and nice staff. Warm and comfortable decor next to the cathedral I recommend it %100 read more

Cuines Santa Caterina - Super trendy comfortable all natural feeling decor - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

Food here was amazing. The chef at the bar was a funny guy. We had fried calamari which was very fresh，ox tail rolled in cabbage was super tender. The star of the meal was the rice with crab, tasted like the ocea. We also had foie gras with egg and potatoes, you can never go wrong with foie gras. read more

Enjoyed our dinner only have two recommendations. 1) please chef devien the SHRIMP! Eating the digestive tract of my shrimp is like eating beach sand, and takes away the pleasure of eating my dinner. 2) Ger New waitstaff. The female waitress was rude and never coming to our table to deliver our meal, or take our dessert order etc... read more

Cuines Santa Caterina was one of the restaurants that were recommended to us by a local as a restaurant that he takes his American friends to dine when they visit. Located in the Mercat de Santa Caterina, the decor of this restaurant is gorgeous. What I very much appreciated was the menu that an engineer can appreciate. It was a grid to break down their dishes by the type of cuisine in which the dish belonged, and the main ingredients it uses. We waited about 15 minutes for a table, and it did take a little while for a server to come ask us what we wanted, but they were also very busy, which I had a feeling was typical of the restaurant on most nights. We ordered three dishes, a mixed vegetable dish, a chorizo with foie gras dish, and a chicken paella. All three dishes were delicious, but I would have to say that the chorizo with foie gras dish was our favourite. I loved the chorizo, and my wife loved the foie gras. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you visit Barcelona. read more

Really really good tapas and some of the best crema catalan in Barcelona. We ordered the mushroom ravioli, gnocci, ham, & all kinds of delicious appetizers. Gambas al ajillo were just ok, the only thing I wouldn't order again. Its literally connected to the same market and pretty close to the cathedral. Great place to walk to and enjoy Barcelona. read more

My boyfriend and I came here after or Gaudi tour under the suggestion of our tour guide. It's a very cute, rustic looking restaurant that reminds of a beer hall. Their menu is a fusion of all different tastes around the world. It's literally a matrix! I ordered the shrimp spicy noodle, and my boyfriend ordered a chicken curry. Both were very very good. I feel like this place does a very good job with all their dishes overall. So if your looking for a non-tapas restaurant that will please a big group, this is your spot! Prices are reasonable (for Barcelona). Definitely hit the spot after a hungry day's worth of touring! read more

I was highly recommended to go to this restaurant by various friends and I expected the food to be spectacular due to the fact that it is placed right next to a Market, yet I was surprisingly left disappointed. I found the food to be good, but the menu was overly complicated as I couldn't decide what I actually wanted (too many options). Above this, I must have arrived on a wrong day as the plates I wanted were not available. I went a second day to see if the same problem pertained, and the food I wanted was there, but I was made to share a table with people you prefer not sharing a table with. I must have had quite the unusual expieince, though, because I only hear good comments of the place. One pro- Fresh Grilled Lobster for 22eur? Yes please! read more

I have been here on two separate visits to Barcelona, and each time it is one of my favorite food experiences of the year. The menu is diverse with offerings from Spain and Catalan, the Mediterranean, Italy and Asian cuisine. It's a great place to come with a family or group who have varieties of tastes. The food also is easily shared with most served in large portions. It always is difficult to choose, but this time I chose my two favorites: the paella with chicken and sausage, served generously in a large skillet, and the gambones shrimp served in garlic butter. The wine choices also are reasonable and perfectly Spanish. No visit to Barcelona is complete without sampling the cuisine here. Don't miss it, and you'll have a memorable experience of food and beautiful aesthetics. read more

This was always a go-to spot for out-of-town visitors because its expansive menu covering so many different cuisines and dietary needs made it easy for groups and for people interested in something a bit more familiar. The fact that's in the Santa Caterina market made it even more fun for visitors. Plan to get here early - they don't take reservations and you'll have to wait, but it's not too bad as you can get a glass of wine and some tapitas at the bar while waiting. The menu is a crowd pleaser, and the food is great. Service is not so great, I find that the waiters definitely step it up for the tourists hoping to get a tip and then ignore the other diners, but this has come to be par for the course in the neighborhood and whole Old City in general. Simply put - if you're visiting BCN, this is a great spot for both dinner and lunch right in the Ribera district next to the Cathedral square. read more

This was my first lunch in barcelona. It was delicious, all the seafood was very fresh. I reccomend the mussels al vino and the navajas. This place was packed so you have to be prepared to wait for a table! The staff are nice! read more

Cuines Santa Caterina - Menu e indivudual! - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B