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    El Asador de Aranda

    4.7 (74 reviews)
    PriceySteakhouses
    Closed 1:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Peppers
    R A.

    10 out of 10 experience. Everything from food, ambience and service was perfect. The appetizers we ordered (pimenton & white asparagus) were delicious. The lamb meat was crispy and delicious. The digestive was amazing, as well as the cookies with star anise. The dessert was the star- a cheese tart that is better than any cheesecake i have ever tasted anywhere else. If you are looking for an amazing culinary experience in Barcelona this is it!

    Grilled lamb chops
    Jim C.

    This was recommended by our taxi driver. Overall it was pretty decent. The 1/4 roast suckling pig was great, especially the skin. It was a little disconcerting seeing baby teeth on some of the bones, but it keeps you thinking about what you're eating I guess. The grill lamb chops were interesting- they came in a grill above coals... and looked just like bones, no meat. It turned out there was a little meat at the ends and some fat along the ribs which was tasty, but it was definitely not the US version of lamb chops. Service was decent, ambiance was that of a popular neighborhood restaurant, it was filled with locals later in the evening.

    Lambkin
    foze e.

    "To be honest, we weren't too sure about trying Asador de Aranda. They had great reviews, not many, I left it up to Yelp--and once again, Yelp did not disappoint. This was a great spot for dinner, just a few blocks from the main street, perfect for a relaxed meal. The service was excellent--everyone had a smile--and the food selection was solid. Prices were very fair for the generous portions. Give it a try! I'll definitely be back."

    Iberian ham croquet

    The service was excellent. The food was delicious. I had the strip steak on a stone , cooked perfectly. My wife had the roasted chicken also perfect. We had the roasted vegetables and the ham coquette. The croquet were to die for.

    This was one of the best restaurants We visited while in Spain. The service was great,the food was delicious and we loved the way they used an old style oven to cook your food in. I would definitely go there again and I highly recommend this place. The restaurant was very nice inside as well and the workers were very nice.

    Ribeye
    Lauren W.

    This place was so worth the price tag! It was a great experience. Staff was super helpful. We don't speak Spanish, but it appears most of the staff did. You cook the steaks on a hot table top stone. They'll replace the stone with another hot throughout your cooking experience. My husband had a lamb dish and it was large. It was tender and perfectly seasoned. This is definitely a nicer date night feel. If you're a tourist, I would make a stop back at the hotel to change out of your sight-seeing clothes into something nicer.

    Delicioso Cuchinillo
    Oh K.

    We were in search of a restaurant that specializes in cuchinillo and found one really close to where we were staying. El Asador de Aranda was less than a short block from us. Sweet! Got there a few minutes before it opened. Several cuchinillos and lamb just finished roasting in the wood-fired oven. We were seated in a semi-private dining alcove with seats comfortable to sit on for an extended time. The roasted chicken came out looking understated but nothing ordinary about its taste. One of the best roasted chicken, flavorful and juicy. Entrecôte was fantastic. You will need to make sure to replace the stones to make sure you get a good searing of the meat. The Cuchinillo is on the expensive side, in my opinion, but nicely roasted with skin crisp and meat succulent, so I would go back on our next visit to BCN.

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    wow. the most amazing fiod and service. the hiuse special is superb. cant go wrong must try.

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    Food was great !! Staff was very good ! Cocchinillo was delicious!! Would definitely return !!

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    For my last meal I want it here...I absolutely loved it here!! The service and the most amazing pork you will ever have is here:

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    The food was delicious. The service was amazing friendly environment. The portions were extremely and the hamburger was enormous for kids.

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    Mr Porter - Yes please! Can we do this again?

    Mr Porter

    4.7(29 reviews)
    1.2 kmL'Eixample

    The best service we had in all of our three week European vacation! We were checked on, the food…read morearrived quickly, there was a team of attendants, a cloak room... great service! It was also delicious. We had the rib eye, broccoli and the most delicious focaccia and labneh. Tasty sauces on the side. The food was excellent! The space is lovely and had lots of visual interest. Our booth was comfortable and made a difference when we asked to be moved away from a large and loud group.

    If you want me to tell you about our experience at Mr. Porter, I'm going to have to tell you a…read morestory a fairly long story. Please bear with me. Please stay tuned because our experience is a bit bizarre, and when I say bizarre, I do not mean bad; our experience was absolutely fantastic. It just took an unusual twist. We have been to Mr. Porter twice. The first time was over a year ago, and the second was just recently. The first time had been a very busy day, just seeing all the wonderful sights of Barcelona. At the end of an absolutely fantastic day, we were famished and wanted a great meal and something romantic. After checking local reviews, we decided Mr. Porter would fit exactly what we were looking for. Turning on the GPS, we walked to Mr. Porter and found a very exotic entrance with an intriguing sign and logo. Opening up the large doors and entering the gateway to what was a very exotic even sexy entrance to what would certainly be a charming and romantic experience. At the end of the hallway we stepped through a black curtain to the hostess, a woman completely decked out in a black evening gown. She asked if we had reservations. Fear and trepidation overtook us as we replied no; she smiled and said I have something special for you. She seated us at a large booth in a corner that was ideal for a romantic dinner. The ambiance was perfect, and the candlelight made things even more charming. The service was impeccable and what you would expect from a five-star restaurant. Our dinner that night was absolutely spot on, with us splitting the Porthouse. Perfect char, temperature, and flavor. The wine was ideal and not pricey. Dessert was served on a salt block, which was intriguing. It was enough that we now cook with a salt block at home. As mentioned, service was amazing. Right there at the perfect time never there too much. We finished the night with stars in our eyes. Fast forward to this last trip. Needless to say, we love Barcelona. I mean, who wouldn't! Last time here we stayed at the Le Meridien, and this time we were staying at Sir Victor. Sir Victor and Mister Porter are attached. So when you check into the hotel, you can see into Mr Porter. However, from this view, the restaurant entrance is totally different. Wide open, well lit, and a bar that is now the focal point. It feels different. We were up for an interactive dinner and chose to make a reservation for the chef's counter. Once again, the service was five-star, and the food and the atmosphere were just unbelievable. Oh oh oh soooo good! Engagement at the chef's counter was a special treat. This was so good yet oh so different. We actually thought we were at a different location. We thought it was a second Mr. Porter location in Barcelona. When leaving, we told the hostess we had an incredible evening, and we were glad that we were able to try both of their Barcelona restaurants. She smiled and said we only have one. I was like, no, the one we were at before had this great exotic entrance, red lighting, very sexy; you come through a curtain and very romantic tables. Her smile was bigger, and in professional tones she said Come with me. We followed to a long black curtain; she pulled it back and asked whether the entrance had looked like this. Oh my yes, yes it did! She walked, and we followed. Perhaps you sat here? The restaurant took on a completely different look. We laughed; she laughed. Same restaurant a year later, totally different vibe and appearance. So much so we thought it was a different spot. We can't wait to go back. One of our favorite restaurants in the world. Try it and have your own very unique experience.

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    Mr Porter - Lovely wine selection

    Lovely wine selection

    Mr Porter - They know how to do cauliflower.

    They know how to do cauliflower.

    Mr Porter - These guys were great.

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    These guys were great.

    La Selva

    La Selva

    3.9(62 reviews)
    2.2 kmL'Eixample

    Beautiful place -- the concept, the look, the decor... honestly, chef's kiss…read more The 2-hour window to eat and enjoy your meal kind of sucks, though, and it definitely makes you feel a bit rushed. I did love the concept of being able to grill your meat a little more if you prefer it that way. Unfortunately, I didn't have the best experience with the service. We were a table of 4 and wanted to share a few appetizers before getting our own main dishes. The server quickly shut us down and told us we were ordering too much food. We explained that we were very hungry, but he insisted we were asking for too much and actually refused to take our order. It turned into a bit of an uncomfortable argument because we simply wanted to order what we wanted to eat. Eventually, we had to reduce the number of plates we were ordering just so he would take our order. I ordered an appetizer, but when I tried to order my main dish, he again refused because he said it was too much food. At that point, I just decided to eat from my friend's plate instead. Then, after telling us we were ordering too much, one of my friends was still hungry and wanted to order the steak. Suddenly, the issue was that it was going to take too long to prepare. So first we were told we were ordering too much, and then when we wanted to add a steak later, we were told it would take too long. We eventually managed to order it, accompanied by a pretty obvious eye roll. And to top it all off, when we asked for dessert -- one each -- the server seemed genuinely shocked that four people wanted four desserts instead of sharing one. Honestly, the whole experience was just very weird and uncomfortable. I felt judged the entire time based on how much we wanted to order, and I've never had a server refuse to take my order because they thought I was ordering too much food. The food itself was good, but the service really took away from the experience. Between that and the strict 2-hour window, I'm not sure I'd go back or recommend it, which is a shame because the place itself is absolutely beautiful.

    This restaurant. We have eaten across Europe and by far this reigns as the strangest, smokiest…read moredining experience ever. It's so smoky, the service is bizarre, the servers tried to offer us the check twice before our mains even arrived. The back half of this restaurant is so smoky, no one turns on the fans and everyone at our table ended up coughing. We left early and paid a bill for a meal we only half ate. Never again and I cannot imagine this being anywhere close to a 4 star meal.

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    La Selva - Well-done Wagyu Burger

    Well-done Wagyu Burger

    La Selva - Roasted Beef Croquettes (~€2 each)

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    Roasted Beef Croquettes (~€2 each)

    El Asador de Aranda - steak - Updated September 2026

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