Visited here last summer and I am still dreaming about the Paella. We loved it so much we ordered 3 servings and it was only 3 of us. The Foie Gras was good too but not as memorable. They are also very generous with the wine, I believe you get wine with your meal as one of the lunch deals and lucky for us we were on vacation because we were feeling good and full after our experience here. My only regret was eating so much Paella that I did not leave much room for the rest of the goodness there. My advice to anyone that goes is to try to study the menu before you sit down, they are very quick to greet you and take your order and it is like "know what you want and order quickly vibe" which was fine with me but I struggled a bit because I did not understand what all the items were. My friend who was a local joined us and was able to help us out tremendously. It could be a bit crowded here and there might be a line out the door but don't worry, it moves pretty fast. read more

The Food and service was good. Had lots of good tapas for us to eat. This is one of the more high end tapas places in Barcelona. One of the person who I was with enjoyed this place best, Bryan. read more

For only 30 euros, we got a slider, fried fish, bolognese, egg/potato dish, beer, and dessert. The food was fantastic! We got here 30 minutes after opening, and by the time we ordered there was a line out the door. Great service and great food. Highly recommend!!! read more

Barcelona has no shortage of tapas spots...restaurants are nearly shouting at you with their tapas offerings from every corner of every area of this gorgeous city....croquettes, gambas, papas bravas, brochettes...but let me tell you, skip em all and make your way to La Flauta...you will NOT be disappointed. You will also have no trouble finding it as you meander through Exaimple as it'll be that lively, brightly lit doorway with people spilling out of it, glasses of wine in hand, necks craned to get a peak at the bustling bar and open kitchen, just waiting to hear their names called over the loud speaker (a very wise move btw given the sheer volume and turnover these guys do on a daily basis). A controlled chaos mind you that is brilliant to behold and one you just want to be part of. Having been given the tip that this was a 'do not miss' by a friend of ours, my fiance and I braved the impending wait time and made our way to La Flauta the first night we arrived in Barcelona. After putting our names in (quoted 40 minutes - which was surprisingly not bad at all) and grabbing a quick glass of wine across the street, we scooted our way in and shared a split of house cava (delish and incredibly affordable) while we watched the hustle and bustle of the kitchen and waited for our turn to dig into the plates slinging around us. After about an hour wait total, we were escorted to the back room and seated at a great corner table. One bottle of cava and more than a few minutes spent racking up the number of plates we were zeroing in on (let's just say we're both eyes are bigger than your stomach type peeps...until we actually do finish everything (whoops!) we placed our order and sat back while plates piled high began (RAPIDLY) appearing in front of us. *Patatas Bravas - easily THE BEST we've ever had. The potatoes were perfectly toothsome and along with the cooling white sauce drizzled generously over the dish, coupled with the elegantly spiced sauce alongside...this was a deadly combination...we licked the plate clean. Asparagus & Mushrooms - delish - nothing to write home about, but a great clean and easy pairing Galacian Octopus - a bit too heavy on the potatoes, but the octopus had stellar flavors and was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Would absolutely order again. *Shrimp + Octopus Brochette - MMMMMMM. Grilled to perfection and atop an all too necessary crispy bread slice. This was beyond fresh and screamed to be devoured...which we did. *Garlic Prawns - along with the patatas, this was THE STAR of the show - we wish we ordered two. Small portion to be sure, but packed with an obscene amount of flavor with every bite. Savory, a bit sweet, a bit spicy, with slight Asian undertones that truly elevated this dish. A must order. *Cod Fish w honey and Aioli Sauce - I WANT THIS RIGHT NOW. Another hit. We'd watched as a couple dove into this at the bar when we first walked in and as unawkwardly as I could, I asked the bartender what the dish was....well...it was easily one of the most surprising combinations and delicious dishes we've ever had. A warm, savory, buttery, sweet balance with just a touch of acidity -- the fish was perfectly tender and the aioli, brimming with sumptuous flavors - each forkful better than the last. You cannot leave here without ordering this dish! Galacian Clams - meh. A bit forgettable in the scheme of things. *Beef Filet (Brochette) - About a three bite wonder of medium (would've prefered a bit more rare, but still delicious) filet, a grilled padron pepper and crispy bread....so simple, so delicious. Special Duck (hot baguette) -- Highly recommend looking at the daily specials as often some of the best dishes we've found. This was like a suped up small hot hoagie...with melt in your mouth duck, melty camembert, lettuce and a light mayo-type sauce that was a perfectly harmonious mix of textures and flavors...we could've supersized this and taken it to go to nibble on later...yes....we're those people. We ended the meal with the churros and chocolate and a light yet decadent creme brulee - both plates were clean and both left us with an amazing light bite of clean sweetness that punctuated all of the flavors that had come before. Adding only to our pleasure was the incredibly affordable pricepoint that accompanied our feast. We just got home and I'm already counting down the next time we can go back and dine here....literally the definition of a no frills, top notch (in service and taste) gem that is rarely found, but always appreciated. Bravo La Flauta! read more

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still love la flauta! menu is in castellano and spanish but they will give you an english one if you ask. I don't personally like foie gras but my travel partner said the sirloin with foie gras was the best thing she ate the whole meal. fava beans with ham were surprisingly one of our favorites too. We ordered the potatoes with an egg on top because it looked amazing, and it was fine, but we could've done without it. just order a liter of sangria and pick one of everything from the menu, you won't be disappointed! read more

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We sat at the bar top both times, that's right, twice! As many places as Barcelona has to offer this is one of the best modern tapas places, gastronomy that actually works. Our bartender/server who looked like and sounded like Javier Bardem was friendly, quick, gracious, and helpful. He made great recommendations which I have listed below. Mini Hamburguesa- tiny flavorful hamburgers, sliders at their best Montadito de Solomi Mont Cammember Montadito Gambas- Juicy plump shrimp Montadito Foie- Foie paired with sweet cherry Jarra Estrella Huevos Cabreados- Egg something, all I remember is that I like it alot Ensalada de Pasta- Refreshing pasta salad Postres Everything we ordered was fantastic and prices were decent considering the quality of food and work that went into creating each dish. read more

I'm embarrassed to say ... I forgot (for the 4th time) to review my favorite restaurant in Barcelona ... I guess I have to go back again so I can have a fresh perspective. Let me just say that in all my trips to Barcelona, one things I HAVE to do ... Is dine at La Flauta. Las trip - three times! There's nothing I've ordered here that I have not thoroughly enjoyed. Last trip - the new thing I tried was the Camembert ... It's like heaven on a stick. Nuts, lightly fried, a raspberry drizzle, and you're transported to foodie heaven. I will be back, and I will give more detail. Just trust me, you won't be disappointed. Get's busy - so go early, and check the hours - last time - they were closed on Sunday. read more

Terrible overpriced... Just some OK tapas and salads, the rest mediocre at best. Only a firstimer experiencing spanish food could accept this as good food. They charge you for jamon iberico and they give you regular serrano ham, a bad one also. The bread with tomato has no tomato, and the bread is poor quality. Probably my worst time eating out in Barcelona Please, avoid this tourist trap. There're far better options for your money and if you like to eat mediocre food just go to a cheap place read more

We ordered many things. For the most part, each dish shared one (or all) of these characteristics: it was oily, it was fried, it was too sweet. For example: 2 sticks of Brie, fried and breaded. Or the fried potato sticks with a runny egg and mayonnaise, (I believe). Or the pieces of toasted bread, drizzled with olive oil and rubbed with tomato. Or the two cubes of beef, topped with a red jam. I am going to have a heart attack if I keep eating in Barcelona. Pleasant staff, I'll say that about the place. One star for service. read more

Although the place smells heavily of fish near the entrance, good food. We enjoyed the cod, and especially the calamari. Also had jamon on a baguette and foie gras which was a little on the salty side read more

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There was no wait at 2230 hours. The food was fast and service adequate. The Sangria is a must and the beer was ice cold. read more

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Loved the tapas here. Especially the octopus and mussels dishes. La Flauta provided the best foie gras I have ever had in my life. We even used this opportunity to convince our non-adventurous friends to try some new dishes (they were afraid of the foie gras though). We even ended with the crema catalana for dessert which is basically creme brulee but that was excellent as well. Service was a tad slow and it also seemed a bit touristy, but I guess that is expected in barcelona. Not knocking any stars off for that, just informing. Had a ton of dishes and drinks and everything came out to about 15 -20 euro per person. read more

This place was packed and I'm not sure why. Someone recommended that we go here. But quite frankly, they had very mediocre Spanish Tapas. And we've eaten at a lot of Spanish cuisine establishments. It was totally packed, we had to wait at least 30 minutes on a Thursday night. Our waiter kind of sucked. Couldn't give us any reco's. He said, 'They're all good!'. And generally, just felt like we were being moved through a conveyer belt of service. Will not go back. And wouldn't really recommend it to anyone. It's not even cheap. read more

La Flauta was a little bit of a disappointment when we went. It was a little odd to us that they did not have a drink menu on the main menu. Next, our food was a little salty, not unbearable but definitely enough for us to have to keep refilling our water. And on that note, we were charged for water which is something I've never experience yet in Barcelona (this might be normal). Our overall experience was alright, we didn't hate it but we definitely didn't love our experience. read more

The best tapas in Barcelona? Who knows, I could eat for years here and still probably not find the best tapas. However you certainly wouldn't be disappointed at La Flauta. Dining solo I sat at the bar avoiding the line for the main dining room and had a few small plates. If you are solo or want to try a lot get the 1/2 size portions of the bocadillos and tapas. Two or three will still fill you up. The highlight for me was the foie gras lobe with fruit on toast. Perfect bite of food. The quality of the food is very high, the prices reasonable for such a popular place. They have menus in English and Spanish. read more

I want all the Flautas! O and one of those eggs and chips.. It may sounds odd but it's delicioussss! The food was served quickly and it was delicious. If you are in the area come you have to try it.. The sangria was refreshing with good fruit garnish and not to sweet. Try to call and make a reservation because this place gets busy. The service was great! Enjoy, read more

Don't let the line deter you, this place is worth a long wait! Get a drink at the bar and chill. I have NEVER had better tapas. The fois was ridiculous and we couldn't believe how affordable our dinner was! The plates didn't come all at once and we were able to order as we went along. The waitress was amazingly helpful, as we couldn't choose between a few plates. I try to travel to Barcelona once a year and will ABSOLUTELY be back. read more

Great place. We went late so no wait. Service was good. The food one of the best I've had in BCN. read more

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This was a great, homey neighborhood-feeling place with very good food. We sat upstairs, good, friendly service. We just ordered a bunch of things off the menu, and I wish we could have ordered some meat items, but we had to accommodate a vegetarian/pescatarian in the group (not that there's anything wrong with that, but limiting my menu choices when I'm trying to get as much of the local flavor is frustrating). The grilled vegetable platter was fine, tastes like every other place, but I enjoyed the grilled and fried octopus, croquetas, shrimp and clams. Really enjoyed. read more

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I live nearby so I strolled in for dinner one night. Nice find! I had the assortment of tapas, which were all pretty good, but did not floor me. It's a nice place for a weeknight dinner, but I probably wouldn't go for a special occasion. Nevertheless, I plan on coming back and trying more! read more

Great place for a nice Barcelona meal. We came here after our friend recommended it for our trip. It was by far our favorite spot, which is why we went twice. The place is really nice and pretty large. It gets really crowded by 9 pm, but we walked in and we had a table within 30 minutes. So go earlier or go whenever and grab a drink while you wait. The good was great. Everything we had was tasty, but our favorites were the Spanish omelet, papas bravas, and calamari. The portions are pretty good, so don't order too much. The wine selection was solid and not excessively expensive. I really don't think you can go wrong. Service was pretty solid. The first time it was better, but still attentive the second time. I doubt you can find friendlier people. Go to this place! read more

Some of the best seafood tapas in Barcelona! We went there pretty early so there was no wait, but I'm sure there's a line around 9. The waiters were friendly and there was an English menu! Our favorites were the garlic prawns and the shrimp and calamari on toast. Price was reasonable and the food was great. Would definitely recommend! read more

Great tapas place! Loved the atmosphere, lots of native Catalans I think. I can recommend the mushroom and asparagus, the squids in any form, and their Sangria (the classic one). More or less anything when I think of it read more

La Flauta - Seafood on display! - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

Newly arrived in Barcelona and looking for a meal, we read the great reviews and decided to try La Flauta. We were impressed! We had the Honey Cod , grilled vegetables, Flauta Pizza paired with the Rose Cava. Each dish was beautifully presented and tasted great but the Honey Cod and the Grilled Vegetables were standouts! For dessert we had Bread Chocolate Oil and Salt and wow! Such a surprise ending to a yummy meal. We will be back to eat our way they this menu! read more

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La Flauta is a must when you are in Barcelona. Specializing in well crafted, fresh Spanish tapas. The food is very reasonably priced and delicious. We had the patatas bravas and they were spectacular. I also recommend the asparagus and mushrooms. It's a little off the beaten path which makes it less touristy. The atmosphere is a little more upscale than a traditional tapas bar but the food matches that atmosphere. I would definitely recommend it. read more

We were brought to Flauta by some friends who live in Valencia. We absolutely loved the meal we had. Definitely would recommend getting there early as the place was absolutely packed. My friend called ahead and put her name on the list yet we still waited about 20mins once our whole party was there. They do have a bar in the entrance so you can enjoy a drink while you wait. Probably the best food we've had since in Spain. Would highly recommend the grilled squid, grilled octopus, fried potatoes with a fried egg(can't remember that name), and filet medallions. We've been in Spain for a while and haven't seen steak in many places. The filet medallions hit the spot. read more

Incredibly tasty and filling lunch. We had the mozerella avocado and tomato salad and the goat cheese and arugula salads. Both could stand as lunch but this is Spain and we can't say no. We then tried the duck and Brie sandwich which was exceptional - the bread was perfect and the flavors amazing. We also had a special sausage with white beans which was comfort at its best. All told amazing. When we arrived we had a 20 min wait and it was worth it read more

This meal was INCREDIBLE!!! Such good tapas and pretty reasonably priced too. The bravas potatoes, Cabrallos eggs, and peppers were outstanding. Sangria is cheap and good. Service was good, waiters were friendly, and food was quality. You will have to wait!! I believe they don't take reservations. read more

Sooooooo good! This was recommended to us by a local girl we hung out with our first night in Barca. Potato Bravas, the mushrooms, grilled shrimp and calamari, aubergine (fried eggplant with oil and cheese), and the lovely sangria. Everything was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Definitely check it out! read more

La Flauta - Our delicious dinner! Grilled shrimp and calamari, mushrooms, patatas bravas...yum! - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

Tried this place out based on recommendations. It was very busy when we arrived around 9:30 but managed to get a table in less than 10 minutes. The waiter was a bit abrupt and seemed inpatient as we looked over the many selections of pinchos, tapas, and entrees they offered some of which were difficult to understand with the English translation. The shrimp and crab ensaladilla was very good as were the croquets. The shrimp in garlic was a bit oily and lacking garlic but watch out for the tiny peppers they add. All on all good was good but the atmosphere and service have room for improvement. read more

Currently my favourite restaurant in Barcelona. This restaurant is so popular that there were people queuing down the street to get in. Lucky for us, we were able to observe this from our comfortable patio seats while tucking into a delicious meal. You can see why people love La Flauta as the food is simply incredible. Their take on tapas is ingenious. Everything came at different times which is one of the wonderful things about tapas. It can be like eating many mini meals. The Camembert Brochette is to die for. Deep fried Camembert covered in crushed peanuts and topped off with a cranberry jam. The Prawn and Calamari Brochette was equally as good - smothered in garlic and cooked perfectly, three juicy prawns and calamari all perfectly tender. The Patatas Bravas was very buttery, the baby squid and small fried fish were lovely and light, even the bread with tomato was perfect and obviously created by true professionals. The food came quickly and was served with quality wine and beer. I went for a small bottle of Cava which was crisp, dry and perfectly chilled. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who visits Barcelona Considering the food quality, the restaurant is reasonably priced with everything detailed above for less than €50 read more

My friend Angie found this place for us to try and I am so glad we came here! We ordered the sampler - good seafood all around - calamari, clams, croquettes, prawns, jalapeño peppers. This was definitely worth it to try different foods. Shoe string Fries with fried eggs - oh my gosh it was sooooooooo good! Never thought egg yolk and crunchy fries could taste this amazing. Sangria - lots of fruit, alcohol content wasn't very high but it was delicious Foie gras baguette - we ordered this go, i would say skip this item. The foie gras really tasted like liverwurst. Yes, they speak English too! Very friendly staff and owner - they even told me where I can go for horchata :) Overall, a very comfortable atmosphere - bright lighting, not cramped. read more

My favorite place in Barcelona for tapas. Great place to take someone you want to show off a bit :) They put a lot of love into their tapas as well as service, wine and the overall atmosphere. We did book a table as we were 25 people. If you don't want or have time to wait 30-60 min you should also book. I can recommend everything on the menu. Just choose your favorite tapas and you won't be disappointed. read more

Fantastic tapas bar. Great food, great service and decent prices. A must do for anyone visiting Barcelona. I lived in spain for 8 years so know a good tapas bar when i find one. The montadito de solomillo is brilliant. read more

La Flauta - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

Food is tasty, service is borderline. Ate dinner here our first night in Barcelona. The first waiter was very kind & patient with us. All of his food suggestions turned out to be yummy. His reliever an older man was not as kind. He asked if we were finished with dinner & if we would be interested in dessert. We said no. As we sat at an empty table for 45 min. He never brought us the bill. We did not know we had to request it in order to receive it. Guess the waiter thought he was being funny.... read more

Great good and very reasonable prices. Great selection of flavorful dishes. Beautiful start to our trip here... where we are from it would have cost more than double. read more

OK, so I went here in 2006, so my review is totally outdated. However, La Flauta has given me one of my most favorite dining experiences, so I must rave about it. To support my outdated review, I will tell you that I have recommended this place to all friends visiting Barcelona and they have all LOVED it. Most recent person visited last year. So the following rave can't be too outdated. My husband and I came to La Flauta during our honeymoon in October 2006. We had no idea where to eat for dinner one night; but then we saw La Flauta and it looked so good. It was crowded, which is always a good sign. We started off with sangria, of course, which was amazing. Fresh and flavorful; the best sangria we had while in Barcelona. The waiter was so patient with us and helped us interpret the menu and order. We then had tapas, all of which were delicious. The one that most stands out was this perfect piece of filet mignon topped with a perfectly crusted piece of duck. AAAA-MA-ZING. This was our favorite meal during our entire honeymoon, which consisted of various stop in the Mediterranean. It may have been my favorite meal ever in my life. read more

Estrellados are amazing!! Grilled mushrooms and asparagus were a hit with my 10 year old. Delicious sangria, we had white and red. Mushrooms with egg yolk, i don't remember what they were called exactly, were delish. Fried cuttlefish was yum. Greek salad yum. Can't say enough good things. Do not leave here without cafe con leche and crema catalonia read more

Solid choice for a meal in Barcelona. Lots of great options for small plates / tapas, none of the dishes we had stood out in particular, but we enjoyed all of them. The ambiance was casual and warm, good environment to go with a group of friends. Prices were reasonable. read more

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Just an amazing, delicious, beautiful local dishes in a very decent place and price is still acceptable