We were tired and hungry and this happened to be right by the cathedral and reasonably priced with an english menu display upfront. Its a nice sized restaurant. They have a decent amount of indoor and outdoor seating. The service was ok. Nothing special with the waiter covering the basics. Food was not bad. A few items were really good like the truffle pasta my elder one had. The mini burger was good, especially the sauce and the rest was not bad. Given the reasonable prices, english menu and convenient location, this is not a bad spot, especially for us tourists. I wouldn't go out of my way for it though. read more

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This spot is tucked away in the popular Gothic Quarter, just a stone's throw from the cathedral. With so many tourists around, I was a little skeptical about trying it. But we were tired, hungry, and had a toddler in tow, so we decided to give it a shot. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, but honestly, the food was pretty average -- and the service wasn't great either. I'd say stop by only if you need a quick bite, otherwise there are plenty of better options nearby if you do a little research. read more

The hot chocolate was everything I was craving! Thick, rich and oh-so-delicious! And the sandwich was simply perfect. Went here 3x while visiting Barcelona for a week. read more

Estruch - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Estruch was a surprise find in the Ciutat Vella in Barcelona. Their menu has a good variety of dishes ranging from burgers to pizza to pasta. For my visit here I tried their Fresh Pasta stuffed with Cheese and Walnuts with White Truffle Sauce. This dish was 13.90 euros. I found it to be quite a satisfying dish. The pasta was so soft and loved the cheese and walnuts inside. The flavors on this dish were on point. I was also quite the fan of how creamy this dish was. I wasn't expecting to find such awesome pasta in the heart of Barcelona and am quite happy with dinner here. read more

Estruch - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Came here for lunch.. Friendly staff and nice clean restaurant. Ordered tuna belly salad and Greek salad as starter. Ordered frutti di mare and carbonara as main. Well I was bit disappointed that tuna belly salad was cooked.. I was expecting raw for some reason.. Tuna looked like canned tuna. But it tasted pretty good. Would have been so much better if it was raw or seared. The Greek salad was pretty good also. Well for being 13.50 euro for frutti di mare dish had huge portion of seafood. 2 large shrimp, 1 small langoustine, mussels, clams, and some scallops. Carbonara dish portion was also huge. Frutti di mare was pretty tasty, and slight creamy sauce. Carbonara was also pretty darn good. Very rich though.. Over all both dishes were pretty darn good. Ended with tarimissu and carrot cake. Tarimissu was pretty yummy and carrot cake was pretty good also. Oh yeah sangria was also good.. Over all pretty yummy place.. I would come back here. read more

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Lugar muy céntrico. Cerca del hotel Catalonia Catedral. Servicio muy amable y atento. Perfecto para disfrutar del desayuno o cualquier otra comida. Tienen mesas adentro y fuera si deseas disfrutar del ambiente. Nos gustó tanto que desayunamos dos veces y además hicimos una deliciosa cena. Todavía sueño con mi desayuno favorito: el bikini americano! read more

Estruch - Bikini Americano. Mi favorito! - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Estruch continues to be a go to favorite for us in Barcelona. We must have lunched here a dozen times over the past three years. On various vacations and business trips. The service is impeccable but casual and familiar. You feel very much like family member. Our favorite servers are quite humorous individuals. especially the gent who calls himself James Bond. The food here is solid, great burgers, great, thin crust, pizza, fantastic Greek salad, fantastic tapas, and Monte Dios, and this is all with the background of the cathedral of Barcelona, right across the plaza from you. So you're not only get the benefit of great service and great food, but you get the great atmosphere of being in the plaza of the cathedral to Barcelona. And it's all overseen by "Himself" who runs a tight operation. It's stunning and a solid option. Don't take up an outdoor table if you're only there to have a drink. A couple of times we just stopped by for a quick glass of wine or a vermouth. Sit at the bar inside for that. The outdoor tables are really best for those who are there to enjoy a meal. Highly recommended for lunch if you're having a day out in Barcelona. read more

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Wow! Such a great random find! The burrata was excellent! Burger was out of this world! I usually need a sauce for my keto burgers but this burger was absolutely delicious! No sauce needed! Garlic shrimp was delicious and the carpaccio was great; just ask for no "old mustard" if you are keto/sugar free. I didn't realize the old mustard was honey mustard. I'll be back! read more

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On a busy pre-Christmas day like today, you know this place was packed! It was almost too packed that I didn't think I'd get a table, much less have a positive experience. However, this place deserves 5 stars, because not only was the food delicious, but the staff tended to me as if I was the only person in there. I ordered off of the daily menu, which included a starter, a drink, a main, bread, and dessert, all for a reasonable price. I started with a creamy cheesy risotto with two crispy pieces of bacon in the middle. I was surprised by how big the plate was and very satisfied by how delicious it was. The main was a roasted chicken with potatoes and herbs. The skin was crispy and succulent, and the meat was moist. The chicken and potatoes it was served on were well seasoned and were even more flavorful when swirled around in its juices and herbs. I finished the meal with an espresso and crema catalana which is similar to a creme brûlée. It was so good I was tempted to lick the dish. What a wonderful lunch experience! read more

Estruch - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

I got churros and hot chocolate. The chocolate was super rich, hot, and thick. The churros were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. I do with I got a drink with it. My parents got some chocolate croissants and coffee, while my brother got a ham sandwich. The food was good, but it was a bit pricey. read more

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Food was actually really good! The service was also decent. Sitting inside was kind of weird but it was alright. read more

Estruch - Bomba - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

Stopped in because our feet were tired and it was lunchtime. Pleasantly surprised - everything we ordered was really really good. Patatas bravas were perfect. Mini hamburger with foie gras on top - perfect, delicious, onions caramelized to perfection, delicious bun, only 5,9 Euros. Steak tacos (well that's what the menu said but we were given a pile of steak chunks with fries) was delicious, well-seasoned, tender. Finally junbo garlic prawns : served in an iron crock swimming in butter with fresh herbs, just great. Add a lovely tempranillo and you get another fantastic Barcelona meal. read more

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Given that this place is directly across from the large cathedral and is right in the center of a tourist area that sees a lot of foot traffic, I knew what I was walking into. I knew I had to play it safe and order the basic things that are hard to mess up. I know! I know! I'm in Barcelona how can I get a burger? Playing it safe remember, also I was tired and starving and they were right there. On to the food. I started with a Bomba, which is essentially a potato ball with a meat filling, typically ground beef. The boba was good but unfortunately a bit dry despite being covered in sauce. I also got some Manchego with a side of jam, it was delicious, you can't go wrong with good cheese in Europe. For my entree I went with a burger, it was good and juicy, I figured it would be difficult to mess up a burger and I was right. As a side I got papa bravas which are a must in Barcelona! Papa bravas are essentially potatoes smothered in a special sauce. For a drink I got a clara of course- Estrella beer and lemonade! The establishment itself looks pretty clean with that being said it feels cold. No warmth and thus I expected the food would not be so good. I feel I made some good choices and played it safe and thats why I am giving a 4 star review rather than a 3 star review. read more

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We popped to this place for breakfast one day before visiting the Cathedral of Santa Eulalia in Barcelona. It is very conveniently located, directly opposite the Cathedral in a very busy part of the city. My partner and I both opted for the Spanish omelette sandwich, with a chocolate croissant on the side, and coffee. The sandwich was nice, with the omelette inside soft and flavoursome. The coffee was also great here. As it is located in such a busy area it is a good spot for people watching. read more

I had the pleasure of spending NY Eve 2014 in Barcelona and decided to hit the streets without a reservation for dinner. Most of the smaller neighborhood places 2-3 blocks off La Rambla were charging 60-90 euros per person for pre fixe (and forget the tourist establishments on any of the major thoroughfares). Estruch was a beacon in the night. Great food, truly excellent service and an accomodating a la carte menu. We ordered an a la carte selection of seafood (the octopus 'a la gallega' tapas and the scampi-prawn entree plate were stand outs), several glasses of wine and a couple other strong but less memorable seafood items - and the total came out to about 20 euro each (on NYE!!). From the outside, and based on its location next to Barcelona Cathedral, this place might be unfairly judged as somewhere between a tourist trap and a cafe with serviceable but not great local fare. That would simply be a disservice to the quality of the experience you'll receive here. I'll be back! read more

i ordered the mushroom crepe from the pasta menu and was very disappointed. after waiting a half hour for my meal, i found that the center crepe was cold on the inside -- did it take 30+ minutes to microwave a crepe? given the price of the tapas, i did not expect a poorly reheated plate read more

Estruch - cocido - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

We liked this place. Very friendly and fast service. We ate from the tapas menu. The mushrooms in garlic & baked goat cheese and bacon were particularly good. We've had expensive tapas that wasn't as good as this. Good value for money. read more

Got into Barcelona early and decided to walk around a bit with the girlfriend and find a place to eat. We stumbled onto this in front of some famous church with a mini bazar going on in front of it. We got seated outside on a nice 50deg day. First we ordered some red sangria which was pretty good. It had huge ice cubes in it that really made the volume less then it should have been. We decided to split 3 tapas; the potatoes with curry mayo, garlic prawns and fried squid(breaded calamari). I don't do mayo and the potatoes came out covered in them and the gf said they were amazing. The squid was big and good...but could have used some salt n pepper....basic seasoning as it was a bit bland with just lemon. The garlic prawns were decent. Should have served some bread with them....as they do most times I get garlic shrimp from a Spanish resturant. They make the dish pop and add some carbs/filling. All In all, not bad for a touristy area. Prices are a tad high but the location is probably the result. We probably wouldn't eat there again because of the vast choices and little tapas joins on every corner...but it's not To bad for a quick eat if you have the money. read more

Avoid, the staff purposely tried to overcharge me. This is a very touristy area and the staff was clearly trying to take advantage of that. There are many other better places in the area. read more

I really enjoyed this restaurant. The stuffed pasta with mushroom cream is amazing, and the cappuccino is great. They have tapas--something for everyone--and an assortment of drinks. They are open early for breakfast, as well. read more

Good place for a quick bite right next to Barcelona Cathedral.

Horrible experience. Woman stands outside next to blackboard with listed dinner items and pulls you in, We sat down and no service, no water, no drinks, nothing for almost 20 minutes despite calling people over. Then many of the items on the blackboard are not actually available to order. Then we learned that you can't order tapas by the item, you need to order 3 tapas per person if you want tapas. When I complained, the manager angrily tore our tablecloth off the table while cursing in Spanish. An absolutely terrible experience, the worst dining experience I have ever had in Spain (or Italy for that matter.). We had our drinks and left. read more

Nice comfy place with beautiful view of the Cathedral. However, food was bland and service was horrible. Waitress took forever just to serve us water and the pizza just tasted like dough. Not impressed. read more

Food was very good, but a little pricey. Service was good, but experienced some delays in getting our orders (one item overlooked until we asked about it, then they scrambled to prepare it). read more