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    El Racó

    3.7 (36 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Pizza, Italian
    Closed 1:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Wanted to have a quick bite after going to a museum nearby and stopped it. We absolutely loved their caesar salad, serranita croquettes, and the gnocchi con salsa de queso Scamorza. We also had the creme brulee for dessert but that was not our favorite.

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    Jay H.

    Stopped by because it was in a great spot to people watch while eating outside and the pizza looked great. They had great service and the pizza was fabulous. The waiter even recommended dessert that was awesome.

    Grace E.

    I wish I had a "before" picture to post, but we devoured it too quickly. Don't get me wrong - love the Spanish tapas, but we were in need of a change of pace. Our order, in no particular order: orange salad (has hazelnuts and goat cheese), carpaccio pizza (FUEGO), pear and Gorgonzola ravioli, bolognese, and the calzone (the only one the menu, held the anchovies). Did I mention there were four of us? Don't judge, mamis and papis. Also, get a bottle of red wine with "vaca" in the name... I apparently blacked out due to euphoric shock.

    Delicious pizza Iberico and mushrooms
    John P.

    So this will be a first and maybe a last time for me coming to this awesome establishment. Only due to the fact that I don't live in Spain. However, if I did El Racó would be a place I would visit more then my mothers house (don't tell her please) We hit up El Racó before seeing a fun night of flamenco dancing. Absolutely delicious pizza, the crust was right, the sauce, the cheese along with Iberico and mushrooms, oh man off the hook stuff. Service was great and they were on top of everything, taking good care of us . We were a party of eleven hungry and thirsty visitors out on the town. The menu was in Spanish and English. They have lots to choose from, my kids even really enjoyed the food as well and they can be pretty picky. There is really not much more I can say about a place that did everything right. Except, that if you are just visiting or are lucky enough to live by this restaurant that serves delicious food, then you need to come and sit down and try it for yourself. I wish them the absolute best in their future endeavors and hope that some day if I get the chance to come back, I will be able to sit at a table in El Racó and enjoy the food again. Bravo

    Tony M.

    Damn, I went to a Franchise restaurant................in Spain! Well, my friends who are from Barcelona were hungry and decided to go here. I got a calzone and a sangria. The calzone was mushy and wet. The calzone was somewhat strong. The service was pretty nice - friendly and attentive. Well let, but I wasn't so happy for the calzone.

    Sangria de Cava, a must get!

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    Decent food. Nothing outstanding but nothing bad. I'd eat here again. Can't add any more text.

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    Service was super slow.the steak was great but the presentation wasnt consistent. Food was so so nothing remarkable.

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    Friendly restaurant with great food. Had a nice time hanging out for lunch with my family.

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    The magherita pizza is very good and the peppercino pasta was excellent. Very affordable.

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    11 years ago

    LOVE THIS PLACE. go here at least once a week...they deserve more than 3 stars for sure

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    The hoste was inviting speaks excellent english and went out of hes way to hoste us.

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    Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar - charcuterie board

    Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar

    4.9(40 reviews)
    1.3 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

    Ziryab fell onto my radar as a popular tapas spot in Barcelona. I didn't make that many dining…read moreplans in advance before visiting the city, I just knew I wanted tapas. Ziryab seemed to fit the bill, so we made plans to stop here during our first night in the city. Ziryab is located close to the Gothic Quarter, on side street. It's kind of inconspicuous from the outside, but the interior gives way to a really welcoming space. The restaurant is separated into two main areas, with an earth-tone color scheme that has a rustic, almost cave-like aesthetic. The high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows keep the dining room open and spacious. The tapas menu had a good selection, and we decided on several items: pan con tomate, sweet potato rolls, chicken cannelloni, bacon-wrapped figs, croquettes, falafel, and a charcuterie board. All the tapas were great - my favorites were the chicken cannelloni, pan con tomate, and the charcuterie board. The cannelloni especially was a standout - definitely a unique dish, and the chicken was super flavorful. We opted for dessert, and got the feta whip cheesecake - this was great as well. The combination of tang and sweet was a good finisher to our meal. Service was great - everyone was friendly and our dishes were served at a good pace. Overall, I'm glad I tried out Ziryab - the tapas were delicious and atypical of ones you find elsewhere in Barcelona. I would have no qualms returning here for another meal.

    We loved our dinner at Ziryab. The staff was wonderful, the food amazing and the setting perfectly…read morecharming. Interacting with the staff in sign language, pointing and pantomime completely removed any language barrier that our lack of Spanish skill might have imposed.

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    Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar - One of 3 interior rooms

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    Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar

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    4.1(13 reviews)
    0.1 kmL'Eixample

    Our first dinner in Barcelona- had walked to the gothic quarter- walked past it and decided to go…read morein. We were not disappointed. Cute place, nicely decorated- has great seating places to hang out. Staff welcoming and efficient. Food was great- needed a healthy meal- and we got it. We got the fattoush salad: was refreshing Mixed grill- had a kebab, grilled chicken, grilled beef (or lamb maybe- whatever it was, was good), and a lamb chop. Served on the classic thin bread with a side of grilled potato, onion, pepper! It was everything I needed it to be- all the meat was tender, flavorful and moist. Was also the perfect amount for 2- and we finished everything!

    We were seeking a non Spanish restaurant in Barcelona and we decided to try Mezah after I stumbled…read moreupon the reviews in Yelp. Both my son and I are very picky about Lebanese food having been spoiled by the excellent Lebanese in our home town Los Angeles, so we ordered with trepidation. The very first must-try dish immediately set our minds at ease: please, do yourselves a favor and order their Fatoush salad. It's done so right, juicy tangy, bursting with flavors and the pita in the salad is made into a curly flower and gives a delicious crunch. We liked the dish of garbanzo and yogurt a bit less, as it was quite heavy and lacked flavor. My son was very pleased with shish tavouk with chicken, and I loved my halloumi dish. The service was slow (as everywhere in Barcelona) but it was efficient, and our Egyptian waiter had good recommendations for everything. He was funny and personable.

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    Mazah - Fattoush salad - the bread crispies were yummy!

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    Fattoush salad - the bread crispies were yummy!

    El Racó - mediterranean - Updated September 2026

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