his place was so good we ended up going twice during our vacation in Barcelona--and that says a lot. Every dish we tried was incredible. We ordered a variety of authentic options, including cod, pan con tomate, pulpo, olives and cheese, and a fantastic white wine (Albariño). The standout for me was the crema Catalana--their take on crème brûlée--which was easily the best I had in the city. Beyond the food, the atmosphere really made the experience even better. The music was at a perfect low volume, so we could actually enjoy our conversation without shouting over noise. The service was just as impressive--our waitress was friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful when it came to choosing entrees and accommodating my daughter's gluten allergy. Please stop here when visiting Barcelona, you won't be disappointed! read more

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This was highly recommended by our apt manager. We ordered a number of tapas to try. The one that stood out was the burratta salad. It had this tomato ice that was so good! Nice decor inside very clean. The service was quick! read more

El Viti - Burrata - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

My first dinner and meal in Barcelona were at El Viti. There are a ton of different options on the menu and they do have an English menu you just have to ask for one. Plenty of alcoholic drinks but I wasn't feeling like drinking tonight. I did enjoy our tapas my favorite was the tomato bread and also the octopus! They also have this Russian potato salad as well that was tasty. The place is busy and the food comes whenever each dish is ready so it isn't all at the same time. For me, I like this because you get to also chat and just chill for a bit while waiting for your next dish. It seemed like a great environment and I would recommend it to people that want to check it out for dinner time. You will be happy and satisfied! read more

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really a phenomenal joint, did not have a less than stellar meal here, lunch or dinner. we went back multiple times. Lots of locals who obviously know what they've stumbled onto, much quieter than the overly touristy places nearby. Close to Gaudi if you're paying a visit. read more

Delicious food, good service and ambiance. Make a reservation though as they fill up fast. We had to sit along a wall at a bar type seating since we didn't make reservations, but it was still a nice experience for dinner. read more

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This place is a rip off. This is their calamari bao: 3 rings of chewy fried calamari and one leaf of rotten lettuce for 5.50 euros. Really? Never again. Very small, overpriced portions would have been OK if you had high quality food, but totally not OK if you put fast food ingredients. read more

El Viti - Fried calamari bao - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

Good food, good service, easy relaxing atmosphere. Would go again. Reasonable price. This was a good stop before heading to Pau Güel or as I call it Gaudis park. read more

El Viti - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

OMG! Food is amazing! The cod with potato sticks is not to be missed! And the deep fried pork rinds, are you kidding? Have to come back before my trip ends!!!! read more

We were guided to this neighborhood restaurant by our apartment owner during a recent visit to Barcelona. We were extremely impressed with the food quality and flavor. The grilled octopus was the best we've ever tasted, and it's a very generously sized tentacle. You have to make reservations because it's a very popular place. Looking around it appeared everybody was having a blast and were really enjoying the dining experience. All of the plates that were served at nearby tables pastlooked absolutely delicious. read more

El Viti - "Poulpe grillé, pommes de terre confites et crème de ''piquillo''". Aka, grilled octopus with red pepper sauce and potato. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

El Viti, how much do I love thee?? Goodness, your tapas are so special. This isn't your standard tapas and beer joint - There is love in each and every dish! Pork cracklings are just awesome and just so perfect with a cold glass of cana. Crunchy, greasy, and salty but muy delicious. Can I just have another plate? If you're into chicharones than just thank me for recommending these. House salad with ginger vinegarette? Just order. Fresh greens with an asian dressing. Perfect on a hot day to accompany some proteins. Honestly one of my fave ensaladas near sant joan. Other faves? Olives - yes olives. crunchy and flavorful beef cheeks - husband says they are yummy and full of collagen. fountain of youth on a plate?? Venison slider - tiny but packed with flavor! Try it all. You will not be disappointed! The outdoor terrace has about 8 tables. Long waits if you go at the wrong time, but once you sit down it's worth it! read more

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Beef Cheeks in Red Wine totally amazing. Like comfort food. The gin and tonic is a crazy large pour. Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette is a must have. Easily shareable. Grilled Octopus is worth trying Affordable, too! Only item needing improvement is the service. Slow. Inattentive. read more

El Viti - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

excellent food and atmosphere. Creative dishes that are a mix of classic tapas and some different ones. All weee Delicious. A favorite in Barcelona. read more

We visited El Viti Taberna on our last night in Barcelona, and we were so glad we did! The inside has such a cool ambience and aesthetic. The drinks and food were delicious, and the service was quick and friendly. We highly recommend the patatas al remolino and the coca de cristal con tomate y aove. read more

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We ordered a risotto to share (only after our waitress reminded us that most people in Spain order a number of smaller dishes to share) and beef cheeks in a red wine sauce served with a chestnut cream and of course, I ordered some olives... which these olives are by far our favorite! Dinner was a lovely evening under the stars. Thanks for being gluten-free friendly! read more

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Very unique tapas and food with excellent service and cool setting. Found this place trying to escape from the touristy area of La Sagrada Familia. Saw the place with a lot of people eating outside and decided to go for it. Based on the recommendations of the waiter we got the torreznos de Soria (fried pork), banderillas de la casa and Gilda vasca (skewers with olives, cheese and peppers), patatas al remolino, coca de cristal con tomate (fancy pan con tomate) and the pulpo a ls brasas (big highlight). We closed with a nice take of crema catalana (espuma catalana) which was perfect. Their cortado was good too as well as the sangria. Very nice dinner. read more

Such a cool vibe. We just arrived in Spain and we got the Tapas Fritasc (fried potatoes). SO GOOD. I also got the salad and it was so fresh tasting!! Our waiter was attentive, house wine is pretty good. read more

We stumbled upon this bar on a busy Friday night and they were able to seat us immediately. Surprisingly delicious and very affordable tapas! Definitely try the Sangria Cava! read more

Good bao nice craft beer Had som chicarrons too. Device was good. Spoke English which helped.

Liked the fusion Spanish menu and all the food (tapas sized) was tasty. The buzzy atmosphere in the late evening was energetic. I would give the place a higher rating but the wait staff seemed somewhat indifferent and the experience didn't end well when the waiter tried to hustle a few euros in tips on the bill and had to get him to revise the charge. read more

Excellent tapas recommendation from our local host. The food was all very fresh and tasty. Lots of locals was a good sign. Really enjoyed this tapas experience! read more

El Viti - Dinner with lots of tapas - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

Saturday 2pm walked in - party of four. Food was excellent, service prompt. Only thing we had issue with was an American burger asked for medium came out rare. read more

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We ate here for our one and only dinner in Barcelona on a Saturday night. It was lively but not overly busy. The dishes we highly recommend are the pork rinds, the squid bao bun, the cod and the eggplant coquette. Wish we had more time to come back and try more dishes from the menu. Food really exceeded my expectations and the price was very affordable. read more

So nice we ate here twice. Great neighborhood spot near our apartment. Fun energy, friendly staff and always a crowd without being crowded. Was clearly the happening spot along this stretch of P. Sant Joan. We had all of the seafood dishes and they were all great, especially the salmon and the tuna tartars. Good value too. read more

Small little tapas place in the great neighborhood of Eixample. With great little dishes and excellent wine options. Had a great cheese plate with some different meats. The patatas bravas with garlic sauce was unreal as well. read more

One of the best meals of our two week trip. Try the oxtail tacos and ham croquettes. Very good.

Best food in Barcelona. Thank you Alberto for everything

This is probably a 3.5, just because I was frustrated by the service, which really wasn't up to the standard of the excellent food (food alone, more like 5 stars). I sat at the bar and I asked 3 questions. How is this tuna dish prepared? What does de rabo mean? And what is the mustard ice cream like? That's it. I'm fluent in Spanish, have lived in a Spanish-speaking country, have taught some Spanish, so that wasn't it. The answers were given in English, mostly, just because of my appearance, I guess. Anyway, de rabo I was told, meant "carne/meat." And I said that's it? It just means meat? Turns out it means tail, as in oxtail. I just ended up going to the translator then and there. It's one thing if you don't know the answer, but there seemed like some seriously low effort and dismissive stuff going on. Ok, thanks. That's very helpful as I try to decide what to eat and what to spend my money on. Meat. Appreciate it. Likewise with the tuna dish. At least the dude was nice. De rabo girl wasn't friendly. So the tuna was prepared "cold." That's it, man? Cold? That $15 plate is just a cold plate of tuna? What, sashimi style? It turns out that after I pressed him on it a bit, just kind of incredulous, he went back and got the full story. Lots of other ingredients involved, not just a plate of cold tuna. (And if you're wondering, the menu didn't elaborate, not the English one that was given to me, anyway; didn't check the Spanish one). And the mustard ice cream? God, that girl was annoying. I should've known better than to ask. Dude, i was told, it's mustard ice cream. Maybe some of you are wondering what I was expecting for an answer...but maybe it was just the tone. And need tartare with mustard ice cream? Never had/seen that one, so what's the story there, right? At least another waitress, far friendlier, interjected and elaborated a bit, saying that she had tried it and wasn't a fan. The food was outstanding. It really was. But this one girl in particular was so useless and unfriendly, and then people were crowding my spot at the bar with dirty dishes, too, which was kind of lame. I have no doubt that I would've rated it five stars on another night, but not on this one. People like food. People are curious about the things that they might order. Tighten up. read more