Came here for my birthday dinner but food was a miss for me. Service was friendly and willing to accommodate non dairy requests Best to worst: - chocolate texture dessert: fluffy and thick mousse, cake and white chocolate - cheese plate and crackers: a good mix of cheese, asked for lighter cheeses and they were able to cater - tomato bread: standard fare here, fresh rubbed on tomato - duck ravioli: fully cooked and flavorful shredded duck in a creamy citrus sauce - veggies: decent but nothing out of the ordinary here, baby corn and a mini leek thing grilled - seared tuna: fatty part of the tuna and had a metallic taste almost imo. Couldn't cut through most of the tuna, was very chewy S.O. Thoroughly enjoyed the cochinillo TLDR: not really my jam in terms of food, but they're known for their wines here read more

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I have had the pleasure, privilege, and darned good luck to enjoy delicious food all over the world. While celebrating my lovely wife's birthday during our first-year trip to Barcelona, we shared one of our most impressive, imaginative, amazing meals ever at Etapes. We spent some three hours oohing, ahhing, and exclaiming over everything, from the foie gras/smoked eel appetizer through the multiple courses of the "gourmand" tasting menu. The menu changes seasonally, but whatever's on it when you go, you will not be disappointed. Or bored. (Especially if you request a pitcher of the house cava sangria to accompany your meal.) The service, the venue, and the unexpectedly delightful company of the other diners we met all enhanced the experience. (As did dining outdoors, where we also met some of Barcelona's cutest dogs, and their companion humans.) But we likely would have been equally wowed if we'd been forced to eat in a dark, distant corner of the restaurant. If it had any, that is. Make your first or next visit to Barcelona even more special. Or if you're lucky enough to live nearby, Make a special occasion exceptional. Eat at Etapes. read more

Etapes was our one reserved Michelin starred restaurant prior to landing in Barcelona. As it turned out, it was a 2 minute walk from our flat. We had a wonderful host and sommelier who made a wonderful regional white wine suggestion. The restaurant is sleek and modern with simple elegance. Starters Marinated octopus, with watercress salad, lettuce and three tomatoes Tuna tataki, tomato tartare, avocado, wasabi mayonnaise and soy. Scallops & Iberian Pork belly confit, with oyster sauce and ham. Duck ravioli, foie cream and orange. Entrees Lobster, on linguini ink with white truffle. Suckling pig, boneless and crusty with shallot confit and chicory puree. Fish of the day-Corvino Dessert Chocolate-3 textures Banana cake We loved our meal and dining experience at Etapes. read more

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Etapes was the best meal I had in Barcelona by far! My boyfriend and I came here for my birthday dinner during our last night in Barcelona. First of all, they were incredibly accommodating when day of we had to push our reservation to later in the night because our plans for the day had changed. Then we actually arrived at the restaurant much earlier than anticipated but they happily seated us right away with no problems. First - the ambience. Etapes was like a sanctuary from all the craziness outside, especially after you've been sightseeing with tourists at Sagrada Familia all day. Food - Etapes has a regular menu as well as a tasting menu. We decided to order off of the regular menu and share everything. The highlight of the night were the SCALLOPS with pork belly and iberian ham. Do not miss this!! This was my favorite dish and I don't even like ham. We also had the tomato bread, salmon with caviar and seaweed spaghetti, and rice with lobster and trumpets of death (really that's the name). I wanted to try the duck ravioli as well but this was already enough food :( Tomato bread that is served as a starter is good but don't fill up Salmon w/ caviar: seared salmon w caviar and just the right amount of saltiness from the seaweed "spaghetti." Very good Lobster rice w/ trumpets of death: fancy paella. The lobster pieces were generous and the rice was amazing. After some googling I now see that the trumpets of death are a wild fungi mushroom. Dessert: the chocolate dessert. It's a combination of chocolate in all the various forms and textures you can think of (cake, mousse, etc). If you are a chocolate lover, this is a must. We also had a bottle of wine from their huge selection of wines which was very good. Overall I am sooo happy we came here for our last dinner. I was a little concerned because of some of the more recent reviews, but Etapes was excellent. The quality of the food, the presentation, the service, bar none. Great choice if you are looking for your Michelin restaurant in Barcelona! read more

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I never reveal my 6 star review joints but I will make an exception here, sorry, so sorry Barcelona Yelpers. Etapes is 6 star food at practically bargain prices. The food is stellar without a doubt. The servers really care a lot about your total experience. With all of this I never even noticed the ambience. FYI, it is casual and comfortable not over the top like the food. Chef's tasting with wine pairing as good as it gets, could have paid twice as much in Paris. Each course preceded with its own wine pairing described with utmost detail of why it was chosen and what was special about it. Some were cellared up to 14 years. Each course built upon the next until you almost cry uncle and then the chocolate massive dessert finishes you off. Don't go here, don't tell anyone. Because they already don't need anymore attention. It's so good no one else needs to know! Shhhh! read more

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perhaps my favorite dining experience on my one week european holiday. i walked in on a sunday night without a reservation, but they were gracious enough to seat me without a long wait. i recommend making a reservation to assure yourself a seat. initially, I had gone just to get some paella and wine but when I saw the chefs menu, I knew I had to take the dive. my only hesitance was that the paella was not on the tasting menu, but they were kind enough to sub out the suckling pig making the decision easy. i truly enjoyed the prawn, tuna tataki, duck ravioli, and lobster linguini. the chef created dishes that were delicate, subtle, and perhaps even genius. these courses outshined even the paella i was so looking forward to. the wines they recommended were perfect, which they introduced by region and what made the wine special. I didn't elect the wine pairing, but they steered me into the right glasses of wine for my meal. now I've always been a red wine guy, but Barcelona/Catalonia really opened me up to a whole new world of white wines. so reasonable in price, delicious, and airy. service was stellar and the wait staff knew the menu and wines inside out. they weren't pushy at all and possessed a soft hospitality that would put any diner at ease. communicating in english is no problem here. as other reviewers say, this restaurant is michelin star worthy so go and enjoy the extraordinary food and service. read more

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We were allured by the cheap lunch menu and the great reviews! Reservations were fairly easy to book online. Unfortunately, I felt the meal fell flat. There were a choice of 2 options for each course. For the first course we both decided to order the potato and oysters. I didn't realize it was a soup, which was fine, but I found the soup to be on the gummy side and bland. The complimentary tomato bread was delicious! For my entree I ordered the fish of the day which was cooked well. A simple dish, but no complaints. BF ordered the cannelloni which is filled with beef & pork topped with a truffle béchamel sauce. He loves all of the above so he was excited for his dish. But he was disappointed and said the dish was too greasy. For dessert I ordered the brownie which was light! And we also ordered a traditional catalan cheese and honey dessert which we enjoyed. We also ordered a bottle of wine which was affordable! Perhaps dinner is better. But I felt the lunch was just okay. read more

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I would have considered Etapes a 5 star establishment based on service alone; luckily the food was also incredible. First, the service. Communication with the staff via email was efficient and they were able to accommodate our party of 8 without issue. One guest and I arrived early and decided to chat and wait for our party outside -- a server noticed us and offered to bring us drinks and turn on the terrace heater while we waited. Later, one of the children in our group wanted orange fanta while the other wanted just plain orange juice; our server went away to fetch drinks and then informed us they do not carry orange juice, but she asked a bus boy to run down the street and buy some for us. That was a really nice touch, in particular for one of the children. The tasting menu was simply fantastic, and well worth the price. I'll echo other reviews and say it felt like a steal. Fresh scallops, tasty salmon crudo, and tender cochinillo were great highlights, but the wine stole the show: a lovely 2009 Syrah from the owner's cellar complemented the meal nicely. Will definitely return on my next trip to Barcelona. read more

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Food: 4.0/5.0 Service: 4.0/5.0 Value: 3.5/5.0 Decor: 3.0/5.0 Overall: 4.0/5.0 Super solid neighborhood restaurant. Service was very good. The food was good as well though I felt a bit over-rated by existing reviews; I'm actually not that surprised there isn't a M* attached to the spot, but I did see enough to understand why some might think otherwise. Tried the chef's menu which I thought was a pretty reasonable deal (but no, I don't think it's super underpriced), but actually think the shorter tasting menu would be the way to go next time as the longer chef's provided better eye candy but not that much more value otherwise yet is priced meaningfully higher. I did not get the feeling of a flawless progression of dishes that you do from the type of restaurant that in my mind screams *'s. I won't nitpick through every detail, but would say that I felt the kitchen generally erred on the side of under-salting especially on the linguini, and the crispy suckling pig, well, wasn't very crispy. All this said, still a very very solid experience that I enjoyed and don't regret doing at all. read more

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Spectacular best restaurant in barcelona that we ate at... Tomato bread to die for Great wine selection Great looking man by my side :) The best black ink spaghetti with lobster Husband got a meat course but he liked the lobster dish better which says a lot since he doesn't love shellfish. Service great. Looking forward to coming back here someday read more

Etapes - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

I ordered the Tasting menu for 35 € which included: Lightly smoked salmon with mujjol caviar, seaweed spaghetti, and cherry cream. Scallops and Iberian pork belly confit with oyster sauce and ham Slow cooked lamb shank with truffled parmentiere Creamy tiramisu Free sparkling water and tomato toasties. I was able to make a last minute reservation. Service was great. Friendly and accommodating wait staff. I never had to wait long for a course. Everything tasted fantastic. I'm in disbelief that I paid 35 euros for a dinner that in NYC easily would have been more than double that. Highly recommend. read more

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The tasting menu was exquisite. The ceviche was very flavorful, it was a limey wonder. The scallops were some of the best I've ever had, the pig belly gave them a delightful taste and consistency. The lamb was perfectly cooked, extra juicy and tender. Even loved the desert. Everything was marvelous, the staff was very friendly and they had great wine options read more

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Delicioso!!!! This place is excellent! We started our lunch with a delicious rosé, very light and fresh. We had the ceviche, the bread with tomato and the scallops which are amazing! A must! We then had the fish and the paella..... amazing fish! It was soft and fresh and not a single bone. The paella.....: espectacular, traditional catalán paella... best we've ever had! Don't doubt it, come here! On top of great food, there is great service! read more

Etapes - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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It was great! The wines paired with the meals so well, very knowledgeable staff, and the coconut basil cake was AMAZING!!!!! Wonderful experience! read more

My wife and I came here because of the great reviews on yelp. We both ordered the Chef's menu. The journey began with red prawn tartar. While the prawns were fresh, the sauce didn't really match the prawn itself. The second course was Tuna Tataki with wasabi sauce and soy gelatin. This dish is below par overall as it was too salty. The extra salt on top of the tuna is unnecessary since it came with the soy gelatin. Third is the Duck Ravioli with foie sauce. It was okay, but a bit too heavy for fine dining. It was disappointing overall. The looks of what we had were very different from some other pictures here on yelp. Maybe they had a different chef that day. read more

We were recommended to this Restaurant by the Concierge at our hotel. I am so thankful for this recommendation because the evening and the food could only be classified as exquisitely spectacular. We came in without a reservation, and although they were fairly booked, they moved two tables to accommodate us so that "we would not have to look at a wall." Talk about excellent service. The three waiters were all equally courteous and knew what they were doing. Despite a 16 person group seated next to us, the restaurant was comfortable and very stylish. Then came the food, the menu is in Catalan, as it should be, but it is impossible to go wrong. The appetizers were delicious and delicate, and the main courses were even more so. This meal probably ranks as one of the most delectable meals I have ever eaten around the globe. A very gracious host and restaurant, accompanied by exquisite cuisine, look no further for your stay in Barcelona. I can only hope my travels bring me back to this wonderful place. read more

Everything was super delicious. I went there with my dad and we had the chef's menu together because we are Chinese and western food was always too much for us. Both of us were very impressed. I used Yelp for a long time but never gave a review, but this restaurant was the best so far I've ever gone to in western countries and it's worth reviewing. I really would give 6 stars. Highly recommended. 这家店无敌了，所有东西都超级超级超级好吃，而且这是一个小家庭餐厅我都没想象过里面的东西会这么高级！第一次在西方国家吃到这么软的猪肉！ read more

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Spent a week in Barcelona in Feb 2016. Ate here twice and my only regret for the trip is that we didn't eat here another time. Great service. I mean Didac should be training others to work the front of the house. Food is really awesome. We ate at many highly recommended tapas bars in Barcelona while we were there. Some were good, but none had food like Etapes. Food, like a good concert, should harmonize across the plates. Each plate at Etapes built on the next and the meal was combined with great wines. The lamb shank, duck raviolis, scallops and cannelloni are all worth a return trip to Barcelona. I'd skip the paella, mostly because I'm just not a paella fan. My wife ordered it, and while it was good (probably the best I've ever had), I thought the other dishes were superior. read more

If there was a 6th, 7th, 8th star this restaurant would get all of those. Family run restaurant feeds you with love and in style. Highly modest and unpretentious for such an exceptional standard of food, which is rare for such creative cuisine restaurants, at least in Barcelona. We had a mini tasting menu (35/per person) and it was more than enough for us. The lambshank I ate there, will never ever forget. Their deconstructed tiramisu, is beyond perfection of a dessert. If you are ever going to Barcelona, reserve this restaurant before you buy your plane tickets. It will be worth it. read more

This was one of the best restaurants that I have ever eaten that. If you factor in how affordable it was, especially for the quality of the food, it may be the best restaurant I've ever eaten at overall. The food was amazingly fresh and every single dish delighted. I don't generally speak in hyperbole, and I honestly mean everything that I'm saying (typing) right now. I highly recommend it. I was there in August of 2012, with a group of guys for a bachelor party, and every single one of them thought that the meal was at least very good (some agreed that it was terrific). Whenever I have a chance to return to Barcelona I will absolutely go back to this restaurant. read more

Cozy place, the bread was deliciou, the marinated tuna with water melon and goat cheese is refreshing. Ordered the duck ravioli is great but0 agreed with one of the reviewer it is on the heavy side. But i really liked it. Ordered a dry aged rib eye steak. Thought the meat is different from the dry aged USDA prime. But the steak was perfectly grilled in rare like the US read more

12 prior ratings said 5 stars. I am not sure if I am happier with Didac - the wonderful host and his girlfriend - or Yelp. Lean in and celebrate your life and dinner companion if you can possibly surrender an evening at Estapes. A reservation is recommended. We got lucky. My wife and I had the tasting menu with the wine pairings. Each wine from a different Catalan region was described with colorful notes and purpose for pairing by Didac. I covet his 600 bottle cellar. Each dish was wonderfully prepared, beautifully plated and as delicate as it was delicious. The entire meal was paced, served and balanced. Nothing pretentious about the seating but location is beautiful and every serving arrived with pride and the joy of owners doing what they love. We left completely sated in every way. For $100 per person at the current dollar exchange rate, you will feel like you stole it. read more

I came to Barcelona for a visit in December 2013, and Etapes was highly recommended by our hotel concierge as a must try in Barcelona. Since the restaurant is small, I highly recommend making reservations for this amazing restaurant as you do not want to miss out on this delicious cuisine. For our meal we ordered the: - Foie Gras - delicious and the texture was amazing - Cannelloni App - the cheese was melted perfectly, and the whole appetizer tied together so well with flavor and was delicious - Bread with Tomato - Seafood Paella - definitely recommend, we ordered for serving of 4 people and it came out in a huge pan before it was served individually. - Crema Catalana - delicious and a great way to end a fantastic meal - Tiramisu - didn't get to try Everything was absolutely delicious and the presentation of every course was so gorgeous that I almost didn't even want to eat it! The servers were so knowledgeable on the wine and offered great recommendations on wine pairings for our meal. This was such a great experience at Etapes and I would highly recommend coming here if you're in Barcelona. The meal was so affordable based on the quality of the meal, and I agree with the hotel concierge that this place deserves a Michelin star! read more

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This place is fantastic! Service was great and food was phenomenal. I had the paella which is made authentically to Catalonia and isn't yellow in color. The dark color and rich taste was top notch and seafood was cooked just right. Oh and please have dessert as they are to live for. This is a local family run restaurant and a good way when visiting to support a local business. read more

Very friendly service. Suckling pig was very moist & tender. Paella was good was a little too dry. The pan fried Iberico had a wonderful flavor! Overall, had a good night for dinner read more

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Best. Place. EVER. Ordered the Chef's Menu with wine pairing...did not disappoint. Not even a little bit. The food was impeccable, the pairings were spot on, and the service was second to none. Honestly speaking, there were a couple of items on the Chef's Menu I was not excited about, HOWEVER, I would have been wrong to not trust the choices. The caliber of professionalism and attention to detail was nothing short of a heavenly experience. From sea to land, they had everything covered to perfection (in my opinion, and of my dining companions). Thank you to the owners and staff for a delightful experience. read more

Wow - complete reversal of my last experience. Horrible - just horrible experience. My last night in Barcelona - booked a table - confirmed by them - and just got closed out at the door. No explanation or apology - just "we have no place for you". Amazing. I'd like to say the food was still good - but I have no idea. Just callous indifference... read more

Easy 5 stars. My wife and I ordered the chefs menu. We enjoyed every course. The duck and the lobster dishes were the highlights. By the end of the meal, it was obvious that you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The service was unbelievable. The service staff was on top of everything and seemed genuinely concerned with our satisfaction. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Environment: 5/5 read more

This is a special place. Wonderful food and great wine pairing, all deserving of a bib gourmand recognition. We learned a lot about Spanish wines from one of the brothers who runs the restaurant. Absolutely a memorable experience and the 3 course tasting menu is a remarkable value at 35 euros. read more

Hands down, One of the best meals I've ever had! Tasting menu with the wine pairing is the way to go Family run, all so in tune with service& food. The wine was all local and from small lots Coming from the Bay Area - Napa, we could not have had a more amazing meal -- especially for our wedding anniversary ! If in the area swing by, talk to the owner & make a reservation - they fill up fast! read more

Reservation recommended especially if you want to sit outside since there are only a few tables outside. Excellent tapas price fixed menu along with the wine pairings made it for an excellent dinner/evening. Waitresses were very friendly and knowledgeable about the wines. read more

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The seafood pallea here is amazing. It's the best pallea I have had so far, I would highly recommend it. Also, the staff is very friendly and helpful. read more

So. Michelin star for 4 years in the row. Cava is perfect. Duck Raviolis are to kill for. It is probably most easygoing and affordable michelin star kitchens in the world... But second only to select few! Go enjoy! read more

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The service here was very good!! The food was very interesting, and you could tell that some serious thought had been put into this menu. It is a little expensive tho. Most of what we ordered we very much enjoyed, my husband especially enjoyed talking to the waiters. read more

I had the tasting menu- because of the great reviews on yelp. The service was wonderful, but the food was not as good as I had hoped. The amuse bouche- strawberry mousse with shrimp dust and flower petals was pretty- but not very good. The scallops with ham were good- probably the best thing. The salmon was not to my taste- I gave it to my husband (salmon with caviar and seaweed "pasta"- not for me). The lamb with peas was good (but tiny) and the deconstructed tiramisu was ridiculous- 2 bites? It was good, but ridiculously small. I actually left hungry- thank goodness I'd stashed some bread and butter in my hotel room. I've never ordered a tasting menu and left hungry- but hey, there's always a first time. My husband's paella was huge- and delicious- at 24 euros a much better deal than my 35 euro tasting menu- although his paella was far too fishy for me. I'm not a fish person. He loved it. The tomato bread was very good- super super crunchy- like crackers! I liked that. Again, service was great- I just didn't like the food I ordered. Maybe other things are better. I don't know. At least I tried it. If I hadn't gone here, I'd have thought I was missing something. read more

Every night there is a huge wait here and for very good reason. Everything is exceptional. This was my first cuisine experience in Barcelona and I could not have been more pleased. With a party of 5 we choose to eat everything family style, and let our waiter pick all of our dishes. All the tapas were delicious and a bit more adventurous than we would have chosen ourselves. The wine pairings were phenomenal as well. When I return to Barcelona I will be sure to stop here again! read more

Family run, well executed, spanish bistro-nomia. Great value for money, comfortable surroundings. excellent wine selection by the glass. Not big though so make sure to book. Was open on a Sunday night too! read more

Absolutely deserves a five star review. The food here is all "a la minut" which means if you order rice it will take 20 minutes, as noted on the menu. We started with a salad that included pumpkin and watermelon - refreshing and delicious. I had the fish of the day (sea breem) which was perfectly cooked; my wife had smoked rice which she loved. We ended with tiramisu which we had without the ladyfingers (my wife is gluten intolerant). The staff is wonderful - attentive to your needs and cheerful to serve you. Foodies - don't miss this one! read more

My husband and I had one of the most memorable and delicious dining experiences here! The pan con tomate was yummy and we ended up going with the selected courses paired with wine; it was worth it! The flavors and the way the food were prepared perfect; the pours were generous too!The owner came by and he is so humble and friendly. He explained why he chose specific wines for each course and he had so much to share about it; we loved learning and loved knowing more about the restaurant and food too! We were lucky to come in without a reservation because another couple didn't show and we got the table. Hope to be back again! read more

Excellent, excellent food. Michelin worthy. Great ambience and service. Definitely a must try if you are in the neighborhood.