Food was amazing! I don't remember the names of the tapas we ordered but everything was delicious!read more

This is the first restaurant I stopped at for some tapas during my trip to Barcelona and it spoiled…read moreme. I ordered a few things so let me talk about each one. Ham & Chicken Croquette: This was too good for how small it was. Just a nice potato croquette filled with some great quality ham and chicken. It was akin to a cordon bleu. White Asparagus with Baby Beans and Ham: This one floored me. Tender white asparagus in a vinegar based sauce with some tender ham and beans. I could have had two orders of this. Pulpo (Octopus) with Pork Belly: Not the best Pulpo of the trip but it sure set the standard. The octopus was unbelievably tender and you can just taste how fresh it is. The pork belly slice almost felt like an odd choice here to be honest. I didn't really know how to eat it with the pulpo since it overpowered it. The pork belly itself wasn't very impressive either so I kinda brushed it off at the end. It was a bit dry at some parts and just kept throwing me off. Gambas roja a la plancha: Prawns are EVERYWHERE here and they know how to cook them. These were tasty but not the freshest or most flavorful I had this trip either. Always eat the shell! Scallops a la plancha in a leek-apple based sauce with bits of crisped ham: This dish on its own makes this place a 5. The sauce is DIVINE. It's a little sweet and creamy to contrast the savory, perfectly cooked scallops swimming in it. The crunchy bits of ham give you a nice texture surprise with some much needed salt to balance it all out. These scallops practically melted in my mouth with each bite. This is a must try. Beef filet and foie gras montadito: Basically steak and foie gras on a toasty slice of bread. Honestly? This was the weakest dish here. The steak itself was just okay and I didn't really like the foie gras. It was like a very gamey butter. I'm sure it has its applications but it just felt like too much going on here. I'd pass on it. Chocolate in 3 textures: So for dessert I wanted chocolate so I went for the choco bomb. It was okay. I guess the three textures were the ganache, mousse, and wafers? It just reminded me of an elevated chocolate wafer bar like one from Loaker. I'd also pass on this dessert. My server was lovely and the atmosphere here is vibrant. Though there were few misses I would absolutely eat here again and get the things I loved but switch up the rest. That's part of the fun in tapas anyway.

Food was delicious! Great for sample plates (aka tapas) and trying variety! Service was on par and…read morereadily available if I had any questions. Loud because it's near a Main Street but great for pictures nonetheless

The service here is excellent! Our large group of 10 was handled with extra care, and without a…read morereservation! I asked about something that was not on their menu, and they had the chef make it for us anyway--sliced tomatoes with olive oil and pulpos with garlic and olive oil instead of the tomato base sauce it normally comes with. Literally everything we ordered was fantastic. If you think I'm being biased because we were treated very well and our party had a wonderful time, then go ahead and call it bias. But the fact that we walked away happy, satisfied, and will have long-lasting memories at this place, then they succeeded! Restaurants are not strictly about the food. It's the entire experience. My family and friends will recommend this place to anyone going to Barcelona.

Good food, great drinks and service. Great meeting spot not too crowded! Our entire party of 6 old…read morefriends was happy. Not rushed!

The best restaurant for Tapas in Barcelona. Everything we ate was superb with a ton of flavor. The…read moreatmosphere is very comfortable with plenty of table space. Also don't forget the dessert.

This was an amazing restaurant. The atmosphere was quiet and cozy. It was very restful after a…read morehectic day. Our waitress was so nice and helpful (I feel bad I didn't catch her name). We had a seafood paella and mushroom risotto, both were well made and very filling. For dessert we split the best cheesecake. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

After seeing several highly positive reviews (from some Elite Yelpers no less), we stumbled in…read moreafter a long day of sightseeing. We were welcomed by the barmaid in the front and promptly seated by the manager. The ambiance is calm, romantic, and cozy, and the menu intriguing. We started with cocktails, and an appetizer of Iberian Carpaccio. My wife and I both selected paella as a main course, mine was the Arròs Negre (squid ink), which was amazing . Highly recommended!

Wow, this meal was so good I literally made another reservation after we left. This place might be…read moreadvertised as a tapas restaurant, but it's much more than that. The service was excellent, our server spoke English and knew so much about American pop culture. He even sang NSYNC songs to us while serving us dishes. As for the food let's get into it: - Lobster Croquettes (8/10) We've had a lot of croquettes this trip, but these were on another level, get one per person. - Paella (7.5/10) Different style of paella from other places we went. It was almost like a paella curry, which was still rich and delicious. - Squid Sandwich (10/10) This is hands down the best appetizer I've ever had. The squid was packed with flavor and the mayo sauce they used paired perfectly. Order one per person, and be prepared to order another to go. - Garlic Shrimp (8/10) Solid entree paired with sourdough bread. Dip that bread into the sauce and you'll be satisfied. - Aged Beef Steak w/ Foie Gras (9/10) This might be one of the best steak dishes I've had traveling abroad. It was cooked perfectly, and came with a potato crust on the bottom and Foie Gras on top. Definitely a must order. Overall a great experience, from the service and ambiance to the quality of the food, this is a must try when visiting Barcelona. Would I go again? Absolutely!

BLUF: not only one of the best meals I've had but also one of the best dining experiences I've ever…read morehad. If you're in Barcelona this MUST be at the top of your list. Cañete was booked out for 2 weeks straight, so we decided to risk it and see if we could get a spot as walk-ins; and were lucky enough to want less than 5 minutes before being sat at the "bar" in front of the open kitchen, which is honestly the best seat in the house IMHO. You get to see all the 'action' and interact with the friendly and often funny staff. Everything in the menu we tried was fantastic, but a few standouts for me were the squid sandwich (do yourself a favor and try it, even if you aren't a "squid person" the bread is fresh, and the butter garlic sauce they use should be sold in bottles at the supermarket), the lobster croquet was refreshing, and the aged beef steak with foie and truffle sauce was delicious and cooked to perfection.

Best tapas I've ever had! Stopped by here by myself after seeing TikToks. I recommend making a…read morereservation bc there will be a que. Got here around 14:00 and had to wait a little while to be seated, but it was worth it. Tried a few things, but the ceviche was my favorite! The workers are also friendly. I would come here again.

Fun, lively restaurant with menus in several languages, we had the Gildas, the special namesake…read moreanchovies and the fried chicken. Food hit the spot, service was friendly and fast and the vibe was excellent. Line out the door and around the corner but if you hit the time right you can walk right in.

I loved this place. It was a special place to take close friends visiting from out of town, Pilar…read moreis the best and the food was always fresh and delicious. The environment was warm and welcoming - having lived so far from home, I knew I could go to the Gata Mala and feel at home.

My wife and I absolutely loved Gata Mala. The food and…read moreatmosphere were incredible. Every single plate that came out was magic. We loved it so much so that we decided to eat there three nights in a row. Pilar was so friendly and accommodating. I was very sad to see that it closed. I hope Pilar opens up something in the future.

Came for the tapas and weren't disappointed. Also had the chicken paella and it was also very good…read more Prices were also diner friendly. Highly recommend eating here if you want an affordable, casual meal!

Needed to try this place for our very first meal in Barcelona and it didn't disappoint. It's on a…read morealleyway of a one way street. Easily accessible. Welcoming staff. We ordered the patatas bravas, ham croquettes, seafood soup, paella de mariscos. I really like the ham croquettes, it was savory and melted right into your mouth. The patatas bravas was just some regular fries with sauce. I liked my seafood paella. It was just the right portion for me. The only thing is that maybe it was just me, but was a bit salty and soggy towards my last bites. Although I liked it, I was looking for flavor that stuck with me! Definitely recommend to try if you're in the area, they have many choices for a first timer!

Five stars easy for this establishment. We made a reservation weeks in advance as we heard this…read moreestablishment was busy, but worth it. We decided to do a more upscale experience when my in-laws flew in to show them the food scene in Barcelona and this did not disappoint. We had a reservation for 8pm and arrived just beforehand. We were seated in the back of the cellar, which created an intimate yet unique experience. We were greeted by Max, who was kind and knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered drinks to start - which consisted of some old fashions and sangria's. Highly recommend! For appetizers, we ordered the duck salad and the octopus. Honestly, both were absolutely fabulous. The octopus was made to perfection and the duck was tender and delicious. We ordered some steaks - medium rare and the lambchops. All things were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this establishment when visiting Barcelona for a nice and romantic dinner.

This was our first night in Spain at the beginning of a 2 week trip -- and might have been the best…read moremeal we had. We made a reservation a month in advance as this place is popular. Gorgeous Cave-Like setting right in the heart of The Gothic Quarter. For food we got: - both Peach and Red Sangria's - maybe the best in Spain. 15 Euros so not cheap - Pan Con Tomate - first time having this dish -- great, - Iberian "Pluma" Acorn Fed Pork - so tender and amazing! - Cod (Bacalao) - perfectly baked I must give a shout out to our amazing waiter LUCAS who spoke excellent english and gave some perfect recommendations. We got here at 7:30 and it was quiet -- but quickly filled up and was totally full by 8:30. It's more expensive than most restaurants but for that you get quality service, superb food, linen napkins, and soft jazz music. We wanted to come again the next night but it was totally booked! Trip Advisor rates this as #57 (as of May 2026) but I think it should be in the top 10. Book a table early guys -- this restaurant will not disappoint you!

Loved so many things about this spot!…read more Walking in felt like you were walking into a trendy, jungle restaurant. Lots of fun food options and the drinks were delicious! Would recommend!!

Not a bad place to have some tapas and some drinks. The inside is very chic shabby …read more We tried various tapas, and I have to say the eggplant was my favorite as well as the typical tapa plate of Patatas bravas . They do take reservations or walk-ins . The prices were reasonable. Some of the tapas could've been a little bit better but overall, it was a decent experience.