It was nice to be able to sit down after a walking tour. We beat the crowd and luckily there was…read moreseating upstairs. By the time we finished the place was packed. For the price, the meal wasn't bad 14.95 euros for a prix fix menu. Hubs had the tuna, friend had the chicken and I had the beef steak. All the dishes were a bit salty except the beef steak. Enjoyed the cream brûlée for dessert which had a hint of lemon to it. It does seem like a lot of locals come to eat here tho so it doesn't seem too touristy. Don't think I'd come back if I was in the area but it was a decent place to have a meal.

We cannot say enough good things about this place! It looks like a generic restaurant but this was…read moreprobably top three best things I've ever eaten. The best paella I've ever had!!! Sangria was on point and the dessert truffles were awesome. Service was great and even the waiter chased me down to hand me the souvenirs. Every other thought had fallen out of my head because all I could focus on was how good this food was. If I was on the same continent all the time I'd be here religiously.

Great service amazing home made food! The paellas are delicious especially the seafood paella.read more

Decent food, good service, and chill bar-like ambiance…read more We also got the Iberico meat sampler and to be quite honest, just stick to the Jamón Ibérico. Paella was large and great but the meat texture was dry and chalky (not the seafood but the pork meat) contradicted the moist and chewiness of the rice and the seafood - we also found some bone fragments in the meat.

This was a casual yet high quality restaurant right on the beach. (Make reservations.) For a group…read morewith vegetarians, it offered a good variety of options. Their patates bravas and hummus with homemade pita are musts for shared starters. That pita bread has ruined store bought pita for me now. I appreciated that there was a vegetarian mushroom and asparagus paella option that had generous sharing portions. They had salads as well. Everything was beautifully seasoned. The service was friendly but we did have local people from Barcelona with us, and we didn't order in English. I think this restaurant gets problem behavior from tourists making unreasonable demands. So don't forget you are a visitor to this gorgeous city, and they don't owe you anything more than being a restaurant with delicious food on a Mediterranean beach. Be a respectful guest.

The service, ambiance and food was great. We stayed at the W and didn't want to eat hotel food, so…read morewe walked downstairs and right outside were 5 different restaurants to choose from.

We stumbled upon this cozy little restaurant purely by chance while walking back to our hotel from…read morethe Sagrada Família -- and what a find it was! Open only for lunch (12-4 pm) with just a handful of tables, it's clearly a beloved neighborhood spot. We waited patiently in a short queue as tables turned over and quickly noticed that most of the guests were locals catching up over their midday meal. Once seated, we were presented with the day's menu, handwritten in Catalan on a chalkboard. The place seems to be family owned and they were very friendly. The empanadillas de atún (tuna) were outstanding, and the mussels were just as impressive. For our main course, we had the dorado -- pan seared and full of flavor. The food and atmosphere were so memorable that when we returned to Barcelona after our cruise, we made sure to dine there again!

First restaurant we went to when we landed in Spain and it was still one of the best we remember…read moreafter leaving the country. This is a very authentic spot where all the locals come and eat. There was a 20 minute wait for us but it was worth the wait. Highly recommend the stewed beef with mushrooms, callos, and the grilled squid. The stewed beef and the tripe dish were both so tender that it practically melts in your mouth.

Despite the wealth of choices as we snacked our way through the market, we came back to Clemens…read moreBoqueria for a bit of a sit down lunch, personable, knowledgeable, staff, and good food, well-prepared right in front of you. Today we had a Tortilla with asparagus and fried peppers, all washed down with Tinto Verano - a lightweight summer wine drink.

This is one of the food/restaurant stalls in Boqueria Market . You'll walk past an amazing array of…read morechoices before you get to the back left hand corner to find them . I passed by twice and all the food looked amazing so I returned to eat. . It's all counter seating and you can see all the fresh food being prepared. The father and son are working at the restaurant and are both super friendly. The oysters were the best I've ever had , French but wasn't given the name . Paired with nice rose and followed by a delicious grilled sea bass, perfection .

We discovered this restaurant thanks to a recommendation from our hotel receptionist, and what a…read morewonderful way to kick off our first meal in Barcelona! For lunch, we shared a variety of tapas, including the shrimp, the traditional spicy patatas bravas, chicken croquettes topped with freshly shaved Parmesan, and toasted bread with tomato, olive oil, and sea salt. Every bite was full of flavor. My husband ordered the Iberian cured meat selection, while I chose the spaghetti carbonara. It was absolutely delicious and one of my favorite dishes of the meal. We also ordered a pitcher of sangria, and we all agreed it was one of the best we've ever had. If you visit, the sangria is an absolute must-order. The restaurant has a warm, inviting atmosphere, and the service was exceptional. Whenever we had questions, our server was incredibly friendly and happy to offer recommendations, making the experience even more enjoyable. My favorite moment came at the end of the meal when my father-in-law asked our server if the dessert was good. With a smile, he replied, "Of course--it is, because we make it in-house!" That was all the convincing we needed. I ordered the French toast served with vanilla ice cream, and it was nothing short of magical. It was the perfect ending to an unforgettable lunch. Located just a short walk from our hotel, I have a feeling we'll be back before we leave Barcelona. This was an outstanding first dining experience in the city, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting.

Great food and wine! Staff was wonderful and good value for quality. Upstairs for reservations was…read morelovely a very warm space to leisurely enjoy a great meal.

Paella is a national dish - this shrimp had been washed in bleach and not cleaned before serving -…read morerancid. Waitress was unapologetic.

Wonderful cava sangria and clean bathrooms. The waiter, pasha was kind and attentive at 2:30 on a…read moreWednesday

Visiting Spain walking toward the Market after our visit to Barcelona Cathedral, we stumbled upon…read morethis busy restaurant. Decided to give it a try and so glad we did. Some outside seating although we sat inside. There is a door to the market but today, Wednesday, the Market is closed (5:30 PM). Prompt service upon entering, just a table for two. Don't be in a hurry, very typical of other countries, in my opinion, they will get to you when they get to you. No worries!! Waters and two Cava Sangrias (8 euros each) perfect. The Sangrias were delightful with tons of fresh fruit and ice! Yummy. We shared a Meatball with Porcini appetizer and the Grilled fresh Vegetables. Both so very good and so very fresh. Highly recommend the grilled vegetables. The Meatball was plenty cut in half fed both of us. Place was very enjoyable, I recommend giving them a try. Prices were better than the restaurants near the Barcelona Cathedral.

After doing a self guided tour around the Gothic Quarter and Barcelona Cathedral in morning, it was…read moretime for a sit down lunch. Wanted to end up at the Mercat de Santa Caterina, and this place is attached to it. I was a little skeptical since it wasn't very crowded, but it is also fairly large. My aching feet said trust it, and it was a very solid choice to fill up the tank and recharge the batteries before heading off to the Picasso Museum. Iberian Pork Ribs with Pico de Gallo - this was the standout dish we ordered. Spain knows how to do pork. These ribs are so tender, the meat just slid off off the bone, which makes placing it on the tortillas easy. Topped with pico de gallo and a red wine reduction, these made some tasty tacos. Highly recommended. Rigatoni with Truffle and Parmesan - more buttery than creamy, if you need an Italian fix, this is a good idea. Pan Fried Sardines with a side of Catalan Tomato Bread - I can't remember if I ordered the tomato bread separately, but I used it to put the sardines on for sure and that was a winning combination. Had to remove the heads and I fought with filleting them a little, although the bones are soft and can be eaten. Fresh Sardines and Anchovies in Europe are way different than the US, and should be ordered when traveling. Shrimp and Rice - I made an assumption that this would be Spanish, and was surprised that it was an Asian Stir Fry. It was ok, but I was expecting some kind of paella. Skip it. Cheesecake - While waiting for the food we were staring at this cheesecake with a beautiful Basque burnt top to it. Turned out to be a hybrid, with more of a NY style texture. Not sure why they hid that great top with berry sauce when plating it, but it was still tasty.