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    L'Òstia

    3.8 (33 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Tapas Bars
    Closed 9:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Touristy
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    La bomba
    Peggy C.

    My last dinner in BCN, a new friend I made while I was there took me to this little restaurant. It's in a small courtyard, in front of an old church. One reason we're eating here was because of the Sant Joan celebration that was scheduled to happen after dark at this plaza. Needless to say it was packed. Somehow (I'm sure having a local who could speak the language) we managed to get a prime table outside. The menu offered a mix of tapas (or raciones). They have it in English (with funny sayings as menu subtitles). The waiter actually spoke English very well, but I let my friend did the ordering. I wanted to try the bombas (which is a bigger rounder version of a croquette) and it arrived covered in an aioli sauce and topped with a red pepper hot sauce. It was good, but nothing too extraordinary. However, the fried small fish (served in a paper cone) WAS the simpliest yet tastiest treat. It's like popcorn, but of fish. It's just crunchy enough, but not overly breaded or greasy. The fish was not at all fishy. The light salt made it a perfect snack, and it tasted good even after it got cold. The grilled shrimps (5 to an order for about 15 Euro) were DIVINE. PLEASE if you are not the type that suck the heads and all the juices, order something else. Because these shrimps didn't get burnt to death in vein. The freshness was in every molecule of the shrimp goodness. They were on the undercooked side; it was done that way because nothing ruins seafood faster than overcooking them. The last dish was grilled octopus. After eating the shrimps, this dish was a little underwhelmed. It was fresh and good but it lacked seasoning. Between the 2 of us, and 2 glasses of cava, the bill came to 48 Euros... not too shabby. Overall the atmosphere and the food quality and service were all great. And I know it's not fair, but the Sant Joan Devil Dance performance literally escalated this dining experience into one of the most memorable moments in my life.

    Sardines en escabeche
    Ginger P.

    Family-run tapas bar in the church square of the old fisherman's district. Third-generation chef Jaume runs the kitchen, and he faithfully serves his mother's famous bomba recipe. We got those, grilled sardines, salad and tortilla (all good) while we waited for a table at Can Majo.

    Phone stollen out of my Amazon Package by the employees. When I arrived in the bar, one employee was playing with my package. After I opened it I found that thing (see picture) Employees first claimed that only the boss has access to the video camera. Later when I came with the police, the employees claimed that the camera is fake.

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    3 years ago

    Good food, great service. Pork rib was excellent. Located in a quiet square, outside seating is very nice

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    We really enjoyed the tapas in this restaurant. The food was excellent and the service was pretty good too.

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    Cerveseria Catalana - Beef tenderloin with foie gras

    Cerveseria Catalana

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    2.7 kmL'Eixample
    €€€

    Oh my goodness this is so good. If I ever go to Barcelona again I would come here…read more Must get: Steak with foie gras on bread 8/10: sooo decadent and luxurious. It's abt 8 euros a piece. Very flavorful and fast experience. Oxtail and mashed potatoes 10/10: the oxtail meet is so tender and flavorful. The mashed potatoes pair so well with the oxtail. Mushroom, steak, and egg yolk 9/10: soo flavorful and balance of veggies and protein. Amazing textures and flavors. Sparkling sangria: 8/10 I don't normally live the taste of alcohol but this was great. Not tooooo strong and if tastes pretty good if you mix it with the orange juice. Fresh orange juice: 10/10 so tangy and delicious. I can't recommend it enough. Patatas bravas: 9/10 solid no complaints! Dessert Tapas: - bread dessert (Tarija): 11/10 amazing dessert that is creamy, cameralized, and has a mochi like texture. This fried chewy dessert is not too sweet and such an affordable price. - coconut pudding 9/10 solid and refreshing if you like flan - bread, chocolate oil, salt 7/10: I live the complex flavors. The chocolate mousse was light and the bread to mousse ratio was perfect. It's a smaller dessert tho I wouldn't recommend it if ur sharing. Service: amazing! Staff I'm everywhere so it was very easy to order more food. Also we were sitting buy the area where they made dessert and they allowed me to record them making it!! Comfortable ambiance great for date night or casual meals!!!

    As an international traveling food critic and unbeknownst to the staff, the following is what I…read moreexperienced: - The host seated us next to a table of three self-absorbed, loud and obnoxiously nonstop talking late teens early twenties girls. - The food bus'ers attempted to deliver the wrong order to our and nearby tables five times. - The 1/2 order (three small slivers) tomato soaked bread (1/2 PA AMB TOMAQUET) was certainly not worth the €2.5! - The Greek Salad (ENS GREGA) was the worst example of such we have ever had (my party included an authentic Greek). The feta cheese was absolutely disgusting, it tasted like imitation rubber cheese. - The "Al Ajillo" Style Shrimps (GAMBES AMB ALLADA) had a very strange flavor within it, which overwhelmed the garlic flavors. - The Beef Tenderloin (FILET VEDELLA), she had to spit 1/4 of it out because it was too tough. - Everything was overpriced there for the value. If you are in the area DO NOT waste your time nor money dining here!!!

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    Tapeo - Pork ribs - worth another trip to Europe just for this

    Tapeo

    4.6(633 reviews)
    0.7 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
    €€

    Some meals stay with you forever, and this was one of them…read more The food here was, without question, some of the best I've ever had. The foie gras was absolutely unforgettable--rich, delicate, and simply to die for. The sangria was equally exceptional, fresh, balanced, and dangerously delicious. But what makes this place truly special is something that can't be captured on a menu. The atmosphere, the warmth, the way time seems to slow down... words simply can't do it justice. If you're visiting Barcelona, don't just come here for dinner. Come here to fall in love with the food, the city, the moment, or maybe even someone sitting across the table. An experience I'll never forget.

    My husband and I arrived to Barcelona late in the evening. We had read reviews that the food scene…read moreextended well into the night, so we decided that even though it was 10:30pm, we would still walk over to Tapeo and see if we had any luck getting seating. Well, the restaurant was cute and cozy with a great ambiance. With luck on our side, we found two seats at the bar and quickly ordered drinks. We ordered a pitcher of the sangria (because why not?). The sangria was delicious, refreshing, and made to order. It was definitely more authentic than what we're getting in America. We ordered the patatas bravas, tempura asparagus, the octopus, and the steak. It all came out as it became available. We couldn't decide what our favorite was, to be honest. We ordered an ice cream sandwich for dessert and quickly requested our bill. We didn't want to hold the staff up as we noticed they were cleaning the establishment and people were finishing up. Overall, what a great experience for our first meal in Barcelona! Cute and hidden gem.

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    Tapeo - Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

    Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

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    Restaurant Pasa Tapas

    Restaurant Pasa Tapas

    2.8(8 reviews)
    0.3 kmBarceloneta
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    Walking from Barceloneta Beach, I stumbled upon Pasa Tapas and lured in by a very affordable menu…read moredel dia at lunch. Alas it was pretty average but you do have a variety of options and it came with wine which was a nice bonus. Started with some fideuá but found this paella noodle dish a little one note. Ironically the fried whole fishes, which didn't look very appetizing, were surprisingly decent. Crispy fried and served next to some refreshing salad. A simple flan rounds out the meal on a sweet note. Mostly locals inside. Not a destination stop per se but good value at lunch if you happen to be walking by.

    Did not enjoy my experience at all, if not even ruined my experience with great paella!…read more Disclaimer: I went to this place as part of a Sandeman tapas tour. (Was absolute rubbish and waste of time) The service: minimal Food: Below average paella Portion: I have had bigger tapas for babies Drinks: I have no idea what was served. Some form of watered down alco that's neither here nor there All in all, not a good experience at all. Agree I went with Sandeman so part to blame would be them. But my view is that if you love food, care about your customers, love your business; then care for your brand and don't join crappy partnerships. And if you plan to do that; suck it up and serve proper food!

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    Restaurant Pasa Tapas - Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

    Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

    Restaurant Pasa Tapas - Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

    Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

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    L'Òstia - mediterranean - Updated August 2026

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