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For charm points, the inside of this place is exactly the kind of old-world Barcelona restaurant I pictured before coming here. It is tight inside, and we were tucked into the back room, but in a cozy way. Service is slow in that classic European way, not sad slow, but the kind of slow that reminds you to savor the moment because you are on vacation. The menu descriptions were a little vague, so we took a few stabs in the dark. The eggplant dish we ordered ended up being my favorite, and the hummus with lamb was also very good. I usually love olives, but these did not hit for me. They were a bit too dry and firm, so buyer beware if you are picky about olives. All in all, a charming spot for a romantic vacation dinner.
We had a good dinner here. It wasn't too crowded and the food came out pretty quick. Their tapas were refreshing and tasty.
We had planned to go to a tapas place recommended by our Gaudi House tour guide (Touring Pandas guide Jekaterina who was EXCELLENT) but the joint had a line of 20+...so we chose to go to my plan B! We were happy to enter the cozy La Alcoba Azul and seated by a smiling host immediately & presented with menus. The interior looks almost like a wine cellar with brick vaulted ceilings. The offerings are best described as fusion tapas but there are a few traditional bites as well. Our waiter presented us with an amuse bouché of pumpkin hummus topped with roasted pepitas on an herbed toasted baguette crisp. DELICIOUS! We confidently ordered the tomato tartare with avocado cream, basil, olive powder and rosemary olive oil caviar as well as a half order of cured Iberican meats featuring chorizo, loin, sausage and ham, an order of the hummus with black olives, parsley, pine nuts and pita triangles. All were terrific! We especially enjoyed the meats and tomato tartare. I enjoyed a red sangria that was satisfying and happened to be topped with cinnamon...a first and welcome addition for me. La Alcoba Azul is a spot we'll keep on our tapas go to list! You shouldn't hesitate to visit.
We went here our last night in Barcelona. It's very small with a gothic feel. Our waiter was amazing. We enjoyed every dish that we had here. Our favorites was the baked potato topped with a yummy sauce. The potato was so tender and flavorful. We had the beef boa buns. The bun was so tender and the beef had these amazing Asian flavors. It was sweet, savory and juicy! The lamb shoulder was so so tender and seasoned perfectly. I'm salivating just thinking about it. We had two orders of the Iberian ham b/c hello! The ham in Spain is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this place.
Cool little spot with really interesting decor - kind of moody, vintage, and tucked-away feeling. Definitely a unique vibe that makes it worth checking out. The tapas were decent overall. The bao was actually really good - soft, flavorful, and definitely the highlight of the meal. But I wasn't a fan of the octopus (a little chewy for my taste) and the lamb shoulder was way too gamey for me. Service was friendly and the place has character, but food-wise it was hit or miss.
This place was absolutely worth the wait for a table! From the moment we sat down, Sabastian made us feel so welcome and taken care of. Not only was his service incredible, but he also gave us amazing recommendations for our upcoming trip to Buenos Aires in two weeks. The food was hands-down our best meal in Barcelona. Every dish felt authentic and full of flavor. Our favorites were the accordion-style baked potato topped with creamy aioli and spicy sauce, and the truffle brie toast, which was completely out of this world. To top it all off, the meal ended with a shot of local acorn liquor as we toasted Jordi, our other server, which also made the whole experience feel so special. And shoutout to Flor behind the bar for the fantastic margaritas and sangria! Thank you, Sabastian, Jordi, and Flor for making our Barcelona trip so unforgettable. We'll be talking about this meal for a long time!
Our first meal after arriving in Barcelona was at La Alcoba Azul - Tapas. The three dishes we ordered were absolutely delicious, and we were in a great mood. However, the beautiful waitress working outside under the blue tents had an extremely bad attitude. Even though the bill already included a 10% service charge, she insisted on adding an extra 15% tip, claiming it was the European tipping tradition. I told her the service charge was already included. She only gave us our change very reluctantly, then shouted behind our back: "Never come back!" Our perfect mood was completely ruined by her.
Samples sardines were great, but on the saltier side so could've been accompanied with some bread. Sea bass tiradito had a complex ensemble of flavors, as the ceviche blended well with the crunch of the peanuts and umami of the seaweed. The pork shoulder was tender while the confit had a pleasant taste. The Brie and pork belly toast again used texture contrast well with its almonds. Cod carpaccio was fresh and light.
We absolutely loved this dungeon of a restaurant. It's low-lit, intimate, cool (both literally & figuratively), & a perfect place for small bites & drinks with friends. Allergens were clearly marked on the menu, which made it easy to determine what was gluten-free. Lots of gluten-free options! We ordered a variety of things from the menu, from reliable dishes to unknowns, & were pleased with all of it. One of my favorite dishes was the stuffed & baked red peppers with goat cheese & rose jam. It looked like a piece of contemporary art & tasted incredible. Our server was nice & tolerated our limited Spanish. Tapas & drinks were medium+ priced but absolutely worth the money. La Alcoba Azul was of our favorite stops in Barcelona - I highly recommend!
Upon the recommendation of a friend, we tried this place out on our first night in Barcelona. We were blown away and didn't realize how great it was until some British tourists said they tried this place, and they were here all week and this best food they ate on their entire trip. The experience begins with a complimentary tapa and then your best off just outing yourself into the waiters' hands for what is good that night. We have olives, Couscous, cheeses, little humus tapas. All awesome. The hospitality is off the charts.
Decent tapas spot. We had dinner here with friends. Service was ok and the food was good. Not exactly the most innovative tapas in Barcelona but we enjoyed the food and the company.
My Spain Adventure begins! I touched down in Barcelona on Thursday and really have been loving the food. We kinda just found this place on a whim but I'm so happy we did. La Alcoba Azul sports a cool tavern-like ambiance that feels really unique. If you see my pictures you'll know what I mean. I also really appreciated that they had multiple menus for different languages. So first off I want to add that they have amazing cocktails. My favorite was the La Alcoba Mezcalera. I loved the Mezcalera. Theres something about the smokiness of Scoth and Mezcal that I adore, so I tend to always gravitate towards these drinks. The Mezcalera in general has a nice smokiness and citrus taste at the start but a nice sweet agave and spicy finish. I highly recommend it if you are a Mezcal fan. As for food if you don't know what to get I definitely would start with the I Iberian Pork Shoulder. You get a good amount and the mojo and piquello peppers are an amazing compliment to the meat. The beauty of tapas to me is that you get to try so much. When you bring a lot of people you get to try even more. I always feel like I eat till it's just enough. It's never about trying to overindulge. It's more like about just enjoying the company of those around you and trying new things. My girlfriends dad for example ordered the Picked Cod; something I normally would never order. I seriously thought it was going to be way to pickly but it was the perfect amount of pickledness. So far this place is the only place out of the 3 days here that I've gone to twice.
The food was incredible, that's all I can say. The service was pretty good considering Spanish standard while still attentive. The vibes were perfect for the spectacular meal that was presented to us.
3 months ago
I had an excellent dinner here. The bartender/server was great, he helped walk me through some of the menu items and we discussed the different foods as I was eating. The inside of this place js small but has great decor, you feel like your stepping back into medieval times. It's perfectly at home in the gothic quarter. I had the bread to start with the tomato spread, this was very good. The spicy potato was phenomenal, a smothered baked potato in a nice blend of sauces. Then the sea bass and prawns in a coconut milk based soup...the star. Reminded me of a Thai Tom Kha soup. Overall would highly recommend. If I ever return to Barcelona, I will stop in. read more
4 months ago
Very average food. Spent 100€ for three adults and wasn't very satisfied. Tried the iberico ham, manchego cheese, banh mi, potatoes, sardines on tomato appetizer. Everything was just so so, nothing memorable or tasty. The rose had one option and was not good. Pass on that. Service was wonderful. We went around 5:30p and there was no wait. read more
2 months ago
For charm points, the inside of this place is exactly the kind of old-world Barcelona restaurant I pictured before coming here. It is tight inside, and we were tucked into the back room, but in a cozy way. Service is slow in that classic European way, not sad slow, but the kind of slow that reminds you to savor the moment because you are on vacation. The menu descriptions were a little vague, so we took a few stabs in the dark. The eggplant dish we ordered ended up being my favorite, and the hummus with lamb was also very good. I usually love olives, but these did not hit for me. They were a bit too dry and firm, so buyer beware if you are picky about olives. All in all, a charming spot for a romantic vacation dinner. read more
We had planned to go to a tapas place recommended by our Gaudi House tour guide (Touring Pandas guide Jekaterina who was EXCELLENT) but the joint had a line of 20+...so we chose to go to my plan B! We were happy to enter the cozy La Alcoba Azul and seated by a smiling host immediately & presented with menus. The interior looks almost like a wine cellar with brick vaulted ceilings. The offerings are best described as fusion tapas but there are a few traditional bites as well. Our waiter presented us with an amuse bouché of pumpkin hummus topped with roasted pepitas on an herbed toasted baguette crisp. DELICIOUS! We confidently ordered the tomato tartare with avocado cream, basil, olive powder and rosemary olive oil caviar as well as a half order of cured Iberican meats featuring chorizo, loin, sausage and ham, an order of the hummus with black olives, parsley, pine nuts and pita triangles. All were terrific! We especially enjoyed the meats and tomato tartare. I enjoyed a red sangria that was satisfying and happened to be topped with cinnamon...a first and welcome addition for me. La Alcoba Azul is a spot we'll keep on our tapas go to list! You shouldn't hesitate to visit. read more
We went here our last night in Barcelona. It's very small with a gothic feel. Our waiter was amazing. We enjoyed every dish that we had here. Our favorites was the baked potato topped with a yummy sauce. The potato was so tender and flavorful. We had the beef boa buns. The bun was so tender and the beef had these amazing Asian flavors. It was sweet, savory and juicy! The lamb shoulder was so so tender and seasoned perfectly. I'm salivating just thinking about it. We had two orders of the Iberian ham b/c hello! The ham in Spain is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this place. read more
Cool little spot with really interesting decor - kind of moody, vintage, and tucked-away feeling. Definitely a unique vibe that makes it worth checking out. The tapas were decent overall. The bao was actually really good - soft, flavorful, and definitely the highlight of the meal. But I wasn't a fan of the octopus (a little chewy for my taste) and the lamb shoulder was way too gamey for me. Service was friendly and the place has character, but food-wise it was hit or miss. read more
4 months ago
This place was absolutely worth the wait for a table! From the moment we sat down, Sabastian made us feel so welcome and taken care of. Not only was his service incredible, but he also gave us amazing recommendations for our upcoming trip to Buenos Aires in two weeks. The food was hands-down our best meal in Barcelona. Every dish felt authentic and full of flavor. Our favorites were the accordion-style baked potato topped with creamy aioli and spicy sauce, and the truffle brie toast, which was completely out of this world. To top it all off, the meal ended with a shot of local acorn liquor as we toasted Jordi, our other server, which also made the whole experience feel so special. And shoutout to Flor behind the bar for the fantastic margaritas and sangria! Thank you, Sabastian, Jordi, and Flor for making our Barcelona trip so unforgettable. We'll be talking about this meal for a long time! read more
7 months ago
Our first meal after arriving in Barcelona was at La Alcoba Azul - Tapas. The three dishes we ordered were absolutely delicious, and we were in a great mood. However, the beautiful waitress working outside under the blue tents had an extremely bad attitude. Even though the bill already included a 10% service charge, she insisted on adding an extra 15% tip, claiming it was the European tipping tradition. I told her the service charge was already included. She only gave us our change very reluctantly, then shouted behind our back: "Never come back!" Our perfect mood was completely ruined by her. read more
3 months ago
Samples sardines were great, but on the saltier side so could've been accompanied with some bread. Sea bass tiradito had a complex ensemble of flavors, as the ceviche blended well with the crunch of the peanuts and umami of the seaweed. The pork shoulder was tender while the confit had a pleasant taste. The Brie and pork belly toast again used texture contrast well with its almonds. Cod carpaccio was fresh and light. read more
4 months ago
We absolutely loved this dungeon of a restaurant. It's low-lit, intimate, cool (both literally & figuratively), & a perfect place for small bites & drinks with friends. Allergens were clearly marked on the menu, which made it easy to determine what was gluten-free. Lots of gluten-free options! We ordered a variety of things from the menu, from reliable dishes to unknowns, & were pleased with all of it. One of my favorite dishes was the stuffed & baked red peppers with goat cheese & rose jam. It looked like a piece of contemporary art & tasted incredible. Our server was nice & tolerated our limited Spanish. Tapas & drinks were medium+ priced but absolutely worth the money. La Alcoba Azul was of our favorite stops in Barcelona - I highly recommend! read more
Upon the recommendation of a friend, we tried this place out on our first night in Barcelona. We were blown away and didn't realize how great it was until some British tourists said they tried this place, and they were here all week and this best food they ate on their entire trip. The experience begins with a complimentary tapa and then your best off just outing yourself into the waiters' hands for what is good that night. We have olives, Couscous, cheeses, little humus tapas. All awesome. The hospitality is off the charts. read more
6 months ago
7 months ago
3 years ago
My Spain Adventure begins! I touched down in Barcelona on Thursday and really have been loving the food. We kinda just found this place on a whim but I'm so happy we did. La Alcoba Azul sports a cool tavern-like ambiance that feels really unique. If you see my pictures you'll know what I mean. I also really appreciated that they had multiple menus for different languages. So first off I want to add that they have amazing cocktails. My favorite was the La Alcoba Mezcalera. I loved the Mezcalera. Theres something about the smokiness of Scoth and Mezcal that I adore, so I tend to always gravitate towards these drinks. The Mezcalera in general has a nice smokiness and citrus taste at the start but a nice sweet agave and spicy finish. I highly recommend it if you are a Mezcal fan. As for food if you don't know what to get I definitely would start with the I Iberian Pork Shoulder. You get a good amount and the mojo and piquello peppers are an amazing compliment to the meat. The beauty of tapas to me is that you get to try so much. When you bring a lot of people you get to try even more. I always feel like I eat till it's just enough. It's never about trying to overindulge. It's more like about just enjoying the company of those around you and trying new things. My girlfriends dad for example ordered the Picked Cod; something I normally would never order. I seriously thought it was going to be way to pickly but it was the perfect amount of pickledness. So far this place is the only place out of the 3 days here that I've gone to twice. read more
1 year ago
The food was incredible, that's all I can say. The service was pretty good considering Spanish standard while still attentive. The vibes were perfect for the spectacular meal that was presented to us. read more
1 year ago
A small narrow space with tables and benches jammed up against the walls, dark low lighting, and a well in the floor. The very definition of a hole in the wall restaurant as it feels like it was carved out of stone and you are sitting in a cave. Very atmospheric. The food is amazing. We had the Burratina salad, Cod carpaccio and the Iberian loin of pork. The salad was so good that I took a picture of the ingrediants to recreate when I get home. Cod carpaccio is a generous serving of fish with sparks of flavour depending on what you choose on your fork. Iberian pork was fall apart deliciousness. Such good tapas and friendly service. Don't pass this place up! read more
8 months ago
3 years ago
Lovely ambiance, low lux levels made the atmosphere intimate and cozy. Food was great, we went there for a snack and wine. The service was swift and attentive. I would recommend this cafe to anyone looking for a cozy, tasty retreat. read more
This place is a literal hole in the wall. The width of the restaurant is about the width of 2 doors. Rather dark place with several 2 person small tables lined up against the wall. I believe there is an enclosed outdoor patio. They have a table for medium sized group on the inside. They served us a free tapa with mashed potatoes. It was tasty. We ordered this tapas that was like chicken ceasar on flatbread. Wow, it was messy but tasty. Sangria was yummy as well. Service was pretty fast. Waitstaff was incredibly nice. I love these kind of places for the unique experience. read more
2 years ago
It was my second night in Barcelona and I wanted to find a tucked away spot with delicious food. Good ol Yelp led me to this place. I only had to wait 20 minutes to get a table but once seated I was able to place my order quickly and the food came out quick as well. The potatoes were so creamy and the two different sauces were absolutely delicious. The pork had a great sauce as well. Really rustic environment and everyone was happy (workers and customers). Great find! read more
3 years ago
It's the best tapas place I've found. Ambiance is just as good as the food. Don't miss it. read more
2 years ago
The best place we ate in Barcelona- we came back two nights! They do not take reservations and the restaurant is pretty small, so be prepared to wait or come early before the dinner crowds. The food was all delicious, prices were very fair, and the staff was very helpful and attentive. Some must try dishes- accordion potato, whipped feta dip, teriyaki pork belly bao, any of the toasts! read more
I still think about the goat cheese stuffed peppers with fig jam we had here. Husband got a lamb dish and said the meat was tender. Plus sangrias and music to go with the good food, what's not to like. Friendly attentive service. They served us an artichoke tapa on the house. Interior is dimly lit and cozy. Tables were closely spaced but we didn't mind that. They have a sister restaurant on the same street, a few doors away. read more
Nothing is bad about this place, but I have to disagree with the current high rating. Besides the calamari, which was very good (tender with interesting flavor combinations), the rest were just okay. Sangria was meh for me. All 4 tables around me were foreigners. I need to find where the locals hang out! read more
500 stars? Yes. This hole in the wall spot was so amazing. We swung in next door and they couldn't accommodate our group of 7 and suggested La Alcoba Azul instead. Turns out they're sister restaurants with the same menu. The space is dark and cozy, with a digital menu that you can swap between languages which is very convenient. From favorite to least favorite (if that can even be a thing since everything was amazing): 1. Truffle brie cheese, iberian pork, fresh tomato, sweet almonds on bread. This is baked and we ordered two of these. So glad we did, they were gone immediately. 2. Goat cheese in peppers. Also baked and delicious. 3. Squid with red cabbage, kimchi mayo, black aoili. 4. Duck tataki with blue cheese and arugula. 5. Chocolate coulant with pistachios, rosemary oil cavier, maldon salt. Aka spanish lava cake that was ooey gooey delicious - I split this with my husband because it's really rich. 6. Tomato bread (it's paired with another dish but I couldn't eat that). The below mostly got rave reviews from my group but I couldn't eat because I'm pregnant. 7. Escalibada - baked aubergines, red pepper, feta cheese, anchovies, and oregano. 8. Marinated raw sardines. The tomato bread went with this. They looked great. 9. Caipirnha, aka spanish mojito. Overall consensus from the group is that it was "ungodly sweet". Otherwise, staff were friendly, bathrooms and space was clean, and prices reasonable. read more
4 years ago
1 year ago
Had the following: Vermut El traitor del call Anchovies 00 with orange and garlic vinaigrette Calamari LAMB tostas Muma All were absolutely fantastic. I don't know if you're able to make reservations in advance, but when we went here for about 8, we waited for 30 minutes for a table for two. Definitely worth it - food, atmosphere, service, and beverages were all great! read more
1 year ago
This is literally a hole-in-the-wall, and floor. Century old walls and rocks plastered with course limestone mud are sprinkled over small intimate rooms. Plank floors, wood ceilings, wood repairs from antiquity with square nails show it's very hip patina. Narrow aisles with worn tables belie the amount of drinks, food and laughs over the centuries. Lots of tapas and wine selections. Most shared plates we tried were little flatbreads with toppings. 100 year-old candle wax drippings that decorate the bar and old wishing well are must sees. read more
2 years ago
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