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    Irati Taverna Basca

    4.2 (172 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Beautiful displays
    Gerry T.

    Thank you Rick Steves, I watched your Barcelona videos and took note of your tip to come here to Irati Taverna Basca!! I'm so glad I was listening because I saved this place on Yelp and it was very much worth the visit. Speaking of visits, this place is just a stone's throw away from Mercat Boqueria and Las Ramblas, so why not stop on in. Furthermore, these Pintxos (small snacks) are just pure eye candy as you walk in. They're all laid out, colorful, inviting and delicious looking. This Taverna is preferable to me than the over crowded Mercat, there's no shoulder to should pressure, no trying to get the server's attention. Here, you just walk in and grab a plate and serve yourself. Try to come when they just open so you get first dibs - like you're the first one at a buffet. But this isn't all you can eat, they charge by the toothpick but this quick snack won't break your budget. I enjoyed what I ate and you can eat a lot of these pinxtos but be careful, you may be spoiling your appetite for dinner or late lunch. The crab salad on toast really hit the spot, I suppose that was my favorite.

    Iberian ham tapas
    Bob K.

    Super great spot I stumbled onto about a block off Las Ramblas. They were doing a self service tapas with a wide variety of delicious-looking options and every item was €2.50. Really enjoyed my selections. Sausage was the highlight. The sardines were also good and the ham was excellent. Super fun vibe, and very friendly staff.

    Some pincho to choose from.
    Ryan M.

    3.5 stars This place is known for Pincho or small tapas that can be eaten in 2 bites. All the pincho are laid out on the counter, just pick up a plate and take which pincho you want by the skewer. Pincho means to pierce so they all are pierced with a skewer. When you are done choosing just bring them to the register and pay. My favorites were the crab and mayo, it tasted like a good crab sushi roll. I also liked the sausage and the one with minced meat sort of like a pate with some sort of jam on top. I didn't really know what everything was but it was kinda fun picking things off the counter. Also very reasonable for a quick snack. It is limited to certain types of tapas as you can't get hot items out of the kitchen or off the grill.

    Front room
    Vivian Z.

    Fun place to grab pintxos (similar to finger foods, most served on a toothpick) -- you grab them from the front counter first and pay at the end when they count how many toothpicks are on your plate; each toothpick is 2.5 euros. We arrived around 7:30 PM on a Saturday and the front area was fairly full with a couple of spots to stand at the bar, which wasn't bothersome. There was also a room in the back with tables, though it seems that was for customers with reservations. Service is quick but the waiters are fairly busy which can make it difficult for new customers to figure out what is in each pintxo since they are unlabeled. Decent food and overall fun experience! Blueberry jam, cheese, pine nuts (5/5 stars): This was delicious!! It seemed to be one of the only sweet pintxos. The freshness/fruitiness of the jam complemented the creaminess of the cheese and there was a bit of crunchiness from the pine nuts and bread too. The flavors and textures worked very well together. I would get this again. Mushroom croquette (4/5 stars): Pretty savory, a good bite. Mine was a bit cold and I imagine one freshly out of the kitchen would be even better. Fish cake & mayo (3/5 stars): The fish cake was cold and had a mushier/mashed texture which I didn't like very much. The bread had a good crunch. Sausage, apple & cheese (3/5 stars): Personally wasn't a fan but my friend enjoyed it. I think it was topped with a traditional sausage spread but it was too salty for me. I thought the apple and cheese was an interesting addition but couldn't detect much of it because the sausage had such a strong taste.

    Grilled white asparagus with olive oil and sea salt. To die for.

    Irati taverna Basque. Don't be deceived by the amazing Tapas you will see in the front of this restaurant, which we highly recommend grabbing for lunch. It is a two-part restaurant, in the back is a sit down fine dining restaurant space. Upfront is an amazing array of tapas and Pintxos. You can go here for delicious Pintxos for lunch or anytime of day. They're all excellent and you pay by the stick. However, after 1 PM, the back dining room opens where you can have sit down seating from a full Basque menu. We came back here for the second time after waiting a year, to enjoy dinner in the backspace. We made a reservation and had superb service. This is a family owned establishment. The family is from the Basque region of Spain, and they grow their own vegetables, and raise their own grass fed grass finished cattle. The menu is vast with options, however, we returned specifically for those homegrown vegetables and that Home raised beef. We ordered the grilled leeks, the grilled white asparagus, which brought tears to our eyes, and the grass fed steak, which is for the table. You cannot get that individually. Also, they only serve the steak one way, according to the grill master, perfectly rare. Anything else would be a crime for this incredible beef. It's crispy and delicious on the outside and inside is red tender delicious perfection. In the front area, where we had tapas, we had amazing service from Tcherno who is friendly, kind, and remembered how much we love txakoli wine. In the dining room, the manager Igone herself took care of us personally. She insured we had an incredible stake sized right for the two of us, and made sure our wine pairings were on time and perfection. This has always been. A go to place for our every trip to Barcelona. both the front area and the back dining room.

    Martica B.

    Fantastic dinner experience, highly recommend! The manager, Igone, was lovely and taught us so much about Basque food and drink. A perfect evening and amazing food!

    Various delicious pinxtos for your selection
    Karen F.

    Excellent pinxtos displayed on counter. Order hot tapas (like the various croquettes, wagyu slider, sausage, bacon wrapped shrimp). They have beer, wine and cava by the glass. We had lunch when they opened at noon on a Monday...by 12:45 it was standing room only

    The shrimp wrapped bacon pancake thingy
    Daddy R.

    Very good ambience, a little squishy. Very good service the waitress was very kind and patient. The food was some of the best tapas I have ever had, there are some items that aren't on the display such as the tomatoes which were very good. And the bacon wrapped cheesy shrimp, very creamy and crispy and the cheese was a cheese dip type of sauce. Overall 5 outta 5 stars.

    Sausage on baguette, jambon croissant, potato croquette, fried bacon with mustard and mini pancake
    Jocelyn F.

    Great pinxos/pinchos (skewered) tapas bar. Grab a plate, then choose from an assortment of hot and cold tapas, €2.50 each, just count your sticks at the end for the bill. Fun and delicious, and you can easily pick out what looks good. Typical from Basque Country, but fun in Barcelona!

    Taylor Z.

    Came at a random time, was a bit dead and the pinchos were sitting for awhile on the counter. It's more touristy and expensive than the local spots but it's close. The hot croquettes were some of the best I've had!

    Mark M.

    I wasn't feeling it with this place for the tapas, it's basically a bar with chairs and they give you a plate and you pick which items you want from pre-made tapas items. Here is what I don't like. All these items are just sitting out in the open, and can be touched by people and put back, or flies can get at them. Further, you don't know how old these things are. They could have been made up hours ago and you would never know. On top of it, there are no food labels so you don't know what's in each tapas item unless you ask the person behind the counter. We ordered the beef cheek to be prepared fresh, but that took them 30 minutes! How frustrating. Prices here aren't cheap. Each tiny food item costs €2.10 each, which can add up quickly.

    Sandy N.

    I came to Irati looking for some snacks after having a few drinks out. This place is lively/packed and kept the going out vibes strong. It's a long and skinny restaurant. You're either at the counter or the wall. There's an inviting front and back entrance. We found a tight spot at the counter and ordered wine. As for the pintxos, you choose what you want and then pay with your toothpicks at the end. Occasionally there will be someone walking around with a plate of hot pinxtos. Definitely go for the goat cheese croquette. These pintxos start at a minimum of 2 euros. If you find this place lost or planned in the Gothic Quarter, you won't be disappointed.

    Pinchos
    John H.

    This place is tucked away in the gothic area of Barcelona. It serves fabulous pinchos (tapas with skewers). The options are quiet extensive and delicious. This is an outstanding place to eat and grab a drink in Barcelona! Check it out!!!

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    It's a hidden gem in a small alley. Very good pintxos, and please ask for their house specialty -- baby squid.

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    Really authentic and delicious. English speakers as well hot and cold tapas beer wine and sangria

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    Good food. Great service. And the bar had a great selection of tapas helping to the ambiance.

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    We came back the second time to have pintxos, which were all really good and generously topped.

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    Cañete - lobster croquettes

    Cañete

    4.6(576 reviews)
    0.3 kmEl Raval
    €€€

    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!

    Delicious variety of tapas in a bright cheery environment! Definitely make a reservation because…read morethe line was piling out the door even for a weekday lunch. The menu has a nice variety of items, and they're all pretty small so you can try a lot. Our favorite was the squid sandwich, a super unique must get! We also really liked the garlic shrimp, which had a nice fragrant flavor from the heads. The tiramisu was also delightful with a nice balance of sweet and bitter flavors. We heard the razor clams were really good, but they didn't have any the day we visited which was a bummer!

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    Cañete - Packed with locals - Faiyoh!! (Uncle Roger)

    Packed with locals - Faiyoh!! (Uncle Roger)

    Cañete - Lobster croquettes

    Lobster croquettes

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    El Macareno - Bastoncitos de Pollo (homemade chicken nuggets with BB sauce)

    El Macareno

    4.8(20 reviews)
    0.4 kmEl Raval
    €€

    Food was fantastic, drinks were strong, service was great, ambience isn't the best but it's lively…read moreand a fun vibe with friends or even a date!

    We were lucky to find this place which was a few minutes from our hotel. On the website, it said…read more"online reservation made before 8 pm gets 30% off." So we went! We were led to the dining room upstairs. The menu has English descriptions beneath each dish. We ordered 10 dishes: Pan Con Tomate (bread with tomato and tomato sauce), Patatas Bravas (Spanish potatoes; not greasy, very tasty), Albondigas de la Yaya (meatballs with tomato sauce; very tender meat), Calamares a la Andaluza (fried squid; nicely cooked and not rubbery, like them alot), Bastoncitos de Pollo (homemade chicken nuggets with BB sauce; crispy and tender, tasty BB sauce), Empanada Compesina (not too crazy about this one), Empanada Picante (spicy meat; it is okay), Spaghetti Carbonara (very soft, lots of sauce; nice dish), Yakimeshi (rice with squid and shrimp; my favorite!), and Macareno (hamburger, doble cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon, and fried egg; very juicy, mouth watering and very American hamburger!) Water is a very pricey item in Europe. We ordered three bottles of water at 2.30 EUR or 2.60 USD each. We did get 30% off our bill! The server was friendly, patient, polite, and very warm. The dishes were reasonably priced. We had a wonderful dining experience at this place. Highly recommended if you visit the area.

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    El Macareno
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    Restaurant La Tasqueta de Blai - Pinchos at La Tasqueta de Blai

    Restaurant La Tasqueta de Blai

    4.5(256 reviews)
    1.2 kmEl Poble-sec

    Has two inside seating areas and outdoor patio So Cheap…read more Lots of Variety! I will say this was one of my first experiences with real tapas. I love that there were so many options. I don't know if it's just me as an American or what, but the temperatures of the foods was my only "complaint" per se. Some of the tapas I thought would be hot were lukewarm at best. So, I'll have to try more places to just see what's normal for Spain.

    For me, this is hands-down the best pintxo spot in Barcelona! La Tasqueta de Blai is top-shelf --…read morethe selection is incredible, everything is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Pair it all with a cold Estrella and you've got yourself a 5-star winner! I loved the fun learning curve here: grab a plate, pick whatever pintxos catch your eye, and keep the toothpicks (of all shapes and sizes!) so your total can be tallied at the end. Some toothpicks were just holding things together -- I had to laugh at that -- but it's all part of the charm and experience. La Tasqueta was so good that we came back a few days later for another round, only to find it temporarily closed due to a plumbing issue. Sadly, we couldn't wait since we'd already hiked all over Montjuïc earlier that day. We tried another pintxo place down the block -- it was okay, but honestly, not even close to the same level. This place is amazing -- friendly, fun, and absolutely delicious. Sit inside and be dazzled by the colorful pintxos lined up along the counter, or grab a spot outside under an umbrella and watch the world go by. Loved this place... 5 stars all the way!

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    Restaurant La Tasqueta de Blai - Pinchos at La Tasqueta de Blai

    Pinchos at La Tasqueta de Blai

    Restaurant La Tasqueta de Blai - Pinchos at La Tasqueta de Blai

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    Tapeo - Tomato and buffalo mozzarella

    Tapeo

    5.0(27 reviews)
    0.8 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
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    Second trip back to Barcelona. Had to make the right restaurant choices for my favorite tapas…read moredishes. I was definitely right on the mark as all restaurants I've walked by before dinner wasn't as crowded as this. And this place had a line out the door. Pan con tomate (toasted bread with tomato spread) was done sooo right here because they used crisp brioche bread and the tomato spread had a nice balanced ratio of olive oil blended into it. The patatas bravas (brave potatoes) took me back to the first time I had this in 2018. Such good crisp skin, soft fluffiness and that aioli mayo signature sauce on top - I swear I feel they make their own sauce for this dish. Grilled octopus here is special as instead of a tentacle - you get a fatty piece with multiple cuts of the octopus. Even better just as you would get multiple pieces of fatty toro in an omakase. I just loved the ease of dining in Barcelona where you share small intricate flavored plates with a glass of wine to balance these dishes. It was a nice long but roomier restaurant in the back. Very deceptive to the eyes but in a good way. You get to see the chefs cook near you that makes you appreciate the work of art put into the food. And can't forget the oxtail dish that's uniquely in the form of a patty and broken up into shredded meats. Fabulous to everything.

    Great food and vibe with friendly service. We went here without reservations on a Friday night, but…read moreit being early(6pm) we were seated without a wait. We got the pinxto morano (lamb skewers) which were the favorite of the meal, glazed beef cheeks and grilled octopus with chick peas, all of which were good. For dessert with got the dark chocolate with olive oil and salt served with bread to top off a great meal. They do have other dishes that we would look forward to trying next time!

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    Tapeo, busy and friendly vibe

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    Telefèric - cheesecake

    Telefèric

    4.2(214 reviews)
    1.3 kmL'Eixample
    €€

    Dear owners of Teleferic,…read more Before traveling to Barcelona, my wife and I occasionally went to your other locations in Walnut Creek and Palo Alto. By far, that was the closest we could find to authentic Spanish tapas and paella in the Bay Area. We knew we had to visit the store during our Barcelona trip recently and we couldn't believe how much more blown away we were! The menu surprised us and we wished we could have eaten more. Also, special shout-out to Alina, Jimmy, Mila, and Sajani! Whether in the bay or in Spain, the crew is amazing. It was so nice to hear from Mila how Teleferic was born and to know a bit about the history of how things came to be. Sajani killed it on the cocktails especially with a couple of concoctions that we asked her to think of on the spot. We're just upset that we couldn't be closer to this location because the menu is sooo unique compared to the ones near us (like the duck and foie gras paella!) Thank you, thank you, thank you!

    Met some friends at Telefèric while vacationing in Barcelona and the food was great. We ordered…read moreseveral tapas, including croquetas de jamón ibérico, a tabla de jamón ibérico, pan con tomate, patatas bravas, and bracitos de pollo crujiente. We also ordered arroz de butifarra, which was my first time trying it and it was absolutely delicious. My husband doesn't eat seafood, so he appreciated having a non-seafood rice dish that he could enjoy. The service was great and the restaurant ambiance was lovely as well.

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    Octopus

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    Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar - charcuterie board

    Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar

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

    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.

    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.

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    Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar - One of 3 interior rooms

    One of 3 interior rooms

    Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar - Pan con tomate

    Pan con tomate

    Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar

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    Irati Taverna Basca - tapas - Updated August 2026

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