Super nice place with good energy vibe and music…read more Interesting and colourful food with a lot of flavours. Fast service with a smile:)

Wow what a cool place! There was no room for the outdoor tables (set in a tree plaza outside the…read moreMuseum of Contemporary Art), so we reluctantly went indoors. Way in the back we were delighted to find a rainforest like room, with jungle plants hanging from the ceiling, jungle sounds playing softly, and a full wall size jigsaw puzzle -- assembled by the owner-- of Heironymous Bosch's "Garden of Earthly Delights". Naturally we picked a table next to it so we could study the detailed scenes which we hadn't been able to view closely in the crowded Prado Museum in Madrid where the original lies. The food was diverse and excellent. We ordered a Mediterranean salad, eggplant and egg pita, lamb meatballs grilled with chimichurri and vegetables, ceviche with crispy toast, and potato Bravas. All were superb. Fresh, well prepared comfort food in a fun setting with friendly staff. Perfecto! We will be back!

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.

Love this tapas bar. Stopped for breakfast after 30 hours of travel. It has expanded over the years…read morebut still hits all the right notes. It is attached to the famous Santa Caterina market so you KNOW everything is fresh and beautifully prepared. There is a bar as well as a full dining area which is an open atrium. And then hit the market for build your own tapas....cheese, olives, Iberian jamon, olives, sardines...yum yum yum. Great service, atmosphere, charcuterie heaven! Ole

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.

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.

Local and friendly, eat outside on a tree lined street. Tapas were well portioned and atmosphere…read morerelaxed. We had been looking for neighboring Bar Nino which turned out to be closed. We were not disappointed by its neighbor. Salad was something special featuring goat cheese. Also ordered patatas bravas. Everything else was good as well. Final note, meal for two came out to about 15euros.

We found this little hole in the wall near our hotel. It doesn't have a lot of Yelp reviews, but…read moredon't let that fool you. It's a local place, because after we sat down, the locals started piling in. We knew we found the right place. They have a wide selection of tapas. The sangria is very well mixed and aromatic. The beer of tap is fresh and cold. The place looks like it needs a good cleanup and facelift, but don't let that fool you. Everything we ordered was excellent. Ok, now that the secret is out, you go try this place and enjoy yourself.

We stumbled upon Lata Berna and we are so grateful for the experience! We had some absolutely…read morefantastic dishes. We ate very early so our service was extremely attentive. Can't remember all the names of the foods but the oxtail (whoa!!) and the Thai salad was great.. also the lobster tartine and goyza.. the espresso was wonderful, they gave us dulce de leche with it. The wine was INCREDIBLE and we got bottles for an amazing price. We are so glad we found this place on vacation! Gracias!

This place is a find…read more The waiter Herman is the best...the young chef produces incredible dishes that are spectacular. The great service and food and ambiance are just what you expect when you think of tapas in Barcelona. Herman - the best from the Queen and Patrick

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.

This place nails it. The tapas were top-tier -- we had the pan con tomate and croquetas de jamon…read more We didn't leave a crumb. Very tasty and authentic paella as well. The staff adds to the experience -- warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely happy to walk you through the menu if you're unsure. They make the place feel relaxed but still polished. Great food, great people, and that Vichy water deserves a shoutout (natural tds of 3000).

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.

Great restaurant in the Gothic Quarter area. It was an easy…read more10-12 minute walk from the Kimpton Vividora to give you some perspective. We enjoyed PLA in early May 2023. We walked in without a reservation and got Lucky! I definitely recommend making a reservation and not do what we did as you will probably 1) have to wait a while or 2) come back another day. The food is Great. The service is Great. They were very kind to us since our Spanish is horrible. The ambiance is cozy, quaint.... It's a casual restaurant with charm and character. We enjoyed a bottle of Rioja, Seafood paella, tomato bread, veal cheeks and the octopus w/ roasted veggies. The veal cheeks are spectacular and just melt in your mouth. I wish I lived closer so that I could go back and try more of the menu. Hopefully, I'll get to return to Barcelona again and PLA will still be serving up delicious bites.

Wonderful and welcoming restaurant in the Gothic Quarter. The food and the staff were both top…read morenotch.