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    Macchina

    4.3 (53 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, Italian
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Madie D.

    Omg this place was so good. Fresh, made to order pasta with delicious flavors and toppings, all at a reasonable price. The service was excellent and the vibe of the place is both classy and chill. They even have free wifi. I had the pesto tagliatelle with bacon, mozzarella, and spinach and my mouth is still watering. It was actually some of the best pasta I've had and I just may have to hit this restaurant again before I leave Barcelona!

    Pasta bar!
    Latifa S.

    Pasta barrrrr in Barcelona! I mean it's exciting to find your home food in the middle of all the tapas. And naturally, I had to try. The place was huge, booming and bustling. Everything looks good and smells good. Oodles of pasta, ingredients to choose from. You personalize everything from pasta, to sauce to toppings ( cheese etc). Should have been fantastic. Should have been. I tried their Bolognese with Tagliatelle. Pasta was a little on softer side instead of al dente. Bolognese was a ok. Not typical Bolognese. I didn't mind it still because the ambiance was great. It was enjoyable watching them make pasta and all. You are a little more forgiving. My hotel was literally a block away! I took their carbonara togo. Worst dish ever. It was solid by the time I got back: so much cream ( not egg) and way too much jamon instead of pancetta. Just plain inedible block of solid noodles. Not even pasta. Just crazy creamy mess. Ended up dumping it: I would have loved a bite or two. But it was dump after one bite. Noodles got crunchy: crispy and soggy all at once. Still a great concept : fast food pasta, fun to pick out your own everything. Just stick to simple/ premade sauces as oppose to carbonara! Or avoid carbonara all together.

    Nice cold Damm beer.
    Jess N.

    Excellent place to get a quick bite. It's fast food Barcelona style. Really loved the Rigatoni in meat sauce and the Lasagna. It is a very unique decor and a younger crowd ( University students mostly) and it's a fun place to eat and people watch.

    Carbonara Casarecce with Chicken

    This place is perfect for building your pasta at your liking. A su gusto. Pricing is less than the US and average for the area. Not many Yelp reviews but tons of Google reviews.

    Adrianne M.

    i think about this pasta everyday. it is basically a chipotle for pasta, a build your own pasta bar. my favorite dish to get here was the vegetarian truffle and mushroom tagliatelle pasta with stracciatella and pistachios. Its my favorite quick pasta place outside of italy! The inside is also nice to sot in and have a glass of wine with a friend.

    Cheyne T.

    Build your own pasta bar concept is nice, for $6-10 you can get a big bowl of pasta enough for two servings. Carbonara (4/5): not too heavy and had great flavor. Pesto w/ Chicken and Sundried Tomatoes (3/5): pesto sauce was bland, if I didn't add the extra toppings I would have been pretty disappointed. Meat Sauce w/ Mushrooms (1/5): good, but my friend got food poisoning later. Lemonade (4/5): very tart, not too sweet. Overall it's good for the price and fills you up. Nice change from tapas.

    Regina W.

    I've been here twice and it's super convenient if you want a quick, delicious, and cheap dinner. I love how they have fresh pasta options and you can build your own pasta dish (select protein and veg). Everything is under 12 euros roughly and they have beer and wine! The wine is great and only 3 euros. It doesn't get better than that. They give you a number and then you can sit. It gets really busy so you grab your table fast! Overall, speedy service and tasty fresh pasta for a real bargain. My favorite is the fungi pasta with shrimp and broccoli.

    Mushroom Bacon pasta
    Danny C.

    First time here to a pasta place. Ordered Lasagne carne and wife had mushroom and bacon pasta. Not bad for the price about $19 and they add 10% tax in barcelona. They accept Amex. Service good. A nice show when you walk in. They have the pasta cooking on skillets lined up ready to cook. Nice atmosphere, a little noisy and small.

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    5 years ago

    Great selection of customizable pasta. Nice place on the centre of city with options for vegetarians.

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    6 years ago

    Quick friendly and so tasty. We were in Barcelona for two days and ate here twice! My kids insisted

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    8 years ago

    Great food! Fast casual setting. $10 bottles of wine! Quick and friendly service. Will be back.

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    Given the price, I'm not sure you will find a better meal in all of Europe for a quick, hearty bite to eat.

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    This restaurant was steps from our hotel so we decided to give it a try. We made a reservation…read moresince it was a Saturday night & we were seated right away. It was busy when we arrived but there were still many tables available. The decor was warm & welcoming. Unfortunately I wish I could say the same for our server. He was abrupt & seemed annoyed we were there, not very attentive either. However, our food was wonderful! We ordered two entrees, a beef sirloin dish & a pasta dish. Our food came out fast. The beef were tender sirloin medallions in a flavorful white wine sauce over risotto, very delicious. The pasta was stuffed with truffle served with a porcini mushroom sauce & truffle pearls. A luscious dish...both rich & satisfying. We really enjoyed our dinner!

    Anniversary Dinner in Barcelona -- Pleasantly Surprised!…read more Celebrated our anniversary here at Luigi's while in Barcelona, and honestly, I was surprised that it wasn't as expensive as I expected for a nice sit-down spot in the city. Service was decent and the food came out at a good pace. We started with the Burrata salad (€14), which was super refreshing, especially with the balsamic vinaigrette. We also ordered the prosciutto pizza (around €14), which was simple, tasty, and hit the spot. Of course, I had to try the truffle pasta (about €13) -- creamy and comforting just the way I like it. Hubby ordered the seafood linguine (€15), and that was actually a standout -- light, flavorful, and packed with the perfect amount of shrimp. Overall, such a nice spot to enjoy Italian food in Barcelona without breaking the bank. Definitely a pleasant surprise for our anniversary dinner. Happy eats!

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