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    Aside from food poisoning, I paid 166 euros/person excluding drinks for a slider I can get at Dog Haus and ONE(1) French fry
    Su J.

    I waited a week to write this review because I wanted to see how the Management responds after we reported being food poisoned after dining at this two Michelin stars restaurant on December 30, 2016. We both ordered "the trip" a 14 course tasting menu. This review is not about the food, although the food is okay overall, interesting presentation and service was satisfactory. However, I definitely would not go back again even if I had not been food poisoned. After our meal at Moments, we went to sleep. At about 4AM, my husband and I both woke up feeling nauseated. We started to vomit, we had diarrhea and suffered a fever. We were in and out of the restroom for at least 10 times. A night of hell began for us. How do we know it's the food at Moments that made us sick? Prior to our meal at Moments, my husband and I had different dishes for lunch and breakfast. The dinner at Moments was the only meal we had the exactly same food. Everything we vomited out was food from Moments, nothing from lunch nor breakfast. Also, keep in mind that our breakfast was at 7:30AM and lunch was around 1PM. By 9PM, everything has been digested and we felt fine. My breakfast was a cup of green tea and my lunch was bowl of boiled noodle. We wanted something light so we can fully enjoy our big dinner. On the other hand, the courses at Moments had a high risk of causing food poisoning as it contained raw fish, seemingly undercooked pork and other seafood. We were appalled and deeply disappointed by our experience at an establishment that's so highly regarded. Our last day (New Year's Eve) in Barcelona was spent in bed and restroom, we canceled all of our reservations and sightseeing plans. We went back to the restaurant and reported our experience with Food & Beverage Manager Hector Lugo. Hector knew we were flying back to LA and said he would follow up A week later, I followed up with the Manager. As expected, the restaurant would never admit guilt or liability unless a lot of people got sick. But this is what they offered as a gesture of goodwill, "we will be pleased to extend a dining experience consisting of two degustation menus at Moments Restaurant valid for 2017" REALLY?!!! This is truly an INSULTING and INSINCERE gesture. Who in the right mind would fly back to Barcelona to eat at the same restaurant that made us so miserably ill and relive such terrible experience in Barcelona??!!! Even if I do go back one day, I would never go back there. What a freaking joke! Finally, just because other customers did not report or didn't get sick, it doesn't prove our food wasn't contaminated. We are culinary explorers in Los Angeles and abroad and we have NEVER complained about food poisoning at any restaurant. In fact, a few days prior to visiting Barcelona, we dined at El Club Allard in Madrid, another Michelin restaurant. So our intention is not to extract something from the restaurant. We are fully aware these fancy meals are costly, we are perfectly fine with paying for them because we enjoy the culinary experience. However, in this particular situation I don't feel justified and I don't think it's acceptable. I am deeply disappointed by our experience and I urge you not to dine at this restaurant.

    En patufet. Cabbage and ox.
    Lk W.

    I had the fairy tale themed tasting menu. I like the idea and the dishes looked pretty and true to theme but the taste of most dishes is nothing special. What really hurt the experience for me was realizing the table next to ours got a better waiter that explained the fairy tale the dish is based on with much more detail. So your experience is really dependent on luck of who you get as waiter. Also, if you decide to come, get the short tasting menu instead of the long one. The extra dishes in the long one is not worth the extra 40 euro or time. Omg, the time! We got a reservation for 8:30 and the meal did not really start until almost 9 and didn't finish until after midnight. The last 5 dishes are all dessert (which is really unnecessary) and the pace was soooo slooooow. This is probably one of the worst tasting menus I've had.

    Marsh: Sole (looks can be deceiving...that is not scallop), strawberry, rosemary, and samphire.
    Mariani D.

    When choosing to come here, I had to do a lot of homework. There are currently 23 restaurants with Michelin stars in Barcelona, ranging from 1 to 3 stars. In a city of 1.6 million, this number is plentiful. So after a month of detailed research, I felt confident when I requested a reservation at Moments for our Barcelona vacation. Moments is located inside the beautiful Mandarin Oriental Hotel. It is run by Chef Carme Ruscalleda and her son Raul Balam. Within the culinary world, Chef Carme is one of the most renowned chefs, and is the only female chef in the world to currently hold 7 Michelin stars. Moments herself has 2 Michelin stars. You instantly capture this stunning, elegant looking restaurant the moment you step inside. With gold accented background, comfortable spaces between each tables, and a lovely stool for your handbag, give way to quite a pleasing first impression. We were greeted by our lovely waitress, Vera, upon seating. Although the menus were given, my husband and I had long ago decided to do the Tasting Menu accompanied with Wine Pairings. Currently the theme for the Tasting Menu is Ecosystems. It consists of 13 courses, the 3rd course having a 2-part. I won't go into any details of the menu, but you can see from the pictures below in the sequence they were presented to us, starting with Marsh. I can safely say that each course was a gastronomic delight to my palate. In an exquisite menu focusing on Ecosystems, Chef Balam has created a blending of the quality of living organisms to their physical environments. Not only was each course described to us using these components, but each was visually presented in such a creative way using the Ecosystem theme. The wine pairings consisted of 7 different regions from Spain and one from France. We were pleasantly surprised to see that one of the wines we had that evening was from a winery we were scheduled to visit the very next morning. They were described to us by a very knowledgeable sommelier with a great sense of humor. After our 5th wine pairings, she saw I had a glow on my face. With a straight face, she asked if I wasn't used to drinking wine. Well since we started the evening with a full glass of Cava each, after my 6th glass, I'd rather be glowing than be in a drunken stupor :-) No attention to detail has been spared in regards to their customer service.There was always a duo who took our plates away, and another set of duo presented us with the next course. Each was in perfect synchronicity with the other. The evening felt like we were characters straight out of Downton Abbey being served by butlers. The almost 4 hour experience ended with Chef Balam (and his interpreter) coming to our table for a little visit, and thanked us for coming. Needless to say, it made a perfect ending to an already perfect evening.

    Christin Y.

    This was one of if not the best meal we have ever had. We opted to get a la carte items instead of the Opera menu, and I think we made a good choice. The tuna was seared perfectly, the lobster was decadent and delicious, and the duck might have been my favorite. Plus the sommelier recommended the perfect bottle of wine to share.

    Part of my meal here!  The pork is the best!!!
    Skimmilk K.

    I would come back here for certain things. FYI, we did not get the prix fixe menu because we had a hugely filling one the night prior. The great: obviously if you are paying these prices, you expect great service and it was wonderful in every way. The sommelier picked out a great wine for us that paired well with our food. The decor was slightly plain but very clean. The food was good but the "out of this world" dish was the Iberian pork cooked rare with tempura zucchini flowers on top. I enjoyed the hake with the garlic cream sauce but it wasn't "special" enough. The lobster appetizer was good but they put dots of sriracha on the plate and should have warned people since that has a burning type of heat. Another favorite was the spring onion tempura and the ham croquette which came as a little starter prior to the meal....both were delicious but the spring onion was stuffed with something and was unusual in taste and composition in a gastronomically good way. (i.e.-not something you can get just anywhere). The bad: the desserts were okay. The flower dessert was really lovely but the problem was that everything had already begun to melt prior to arrival. I advise them in the future to chill the plates so that doesn't happen. Also, I would say that The Mandarin Oriental which this establishment is located in needs to do a better job with its street staff. There was no one in front to help us find the restaurant so we asked a random staff member where it was when we arrived (and he was quite lovely). Also, there were no valets to help us get a cab afterwards. These touches would have gone a long way. Summary: go back for the Pork...I'm dreaming about it now.

    June L.

    Wow. Wha an imaginative and memorable night. We did the tasting menu and tonight's theme was movie night. All the dishes were inspired by famous movies. For example there was silence of the lamb and yes there was alittle brain. Not only was it fun but the food with the pairing of wine was spectacular. It will be truly something we remember !!! The staff was amazing!

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    While we were skeptical of the location inside the Mandarin Oriental, once inside we didn't give it a second thought.

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    Cerveseria Catalana - Beef tenderloin with foie gras

    Cerveseria Catalana

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    0.5 kmL'Eixample
    €€€

    Oh my goodness this is so good. If I ever go to Barcelona again I would come here…read more Must get: Steak with foie gras on bread 8/10: sooo decadent and luxurious. It's abt 8 euros a piece. Very flavorful and fast experience. Oxtail and mashed potatoes 10/10: the oxtail meet is so tender and flavorful. The mashed potatoes pair so well with the oxtail. Mushroom, steak, and egg yolk 9/10: soo flavorful and balance of veggies and protein. Amazing textures and flavors. Sparkling sangria: 8/10 I don't normally live the taste of alcohol but this was great. Not tooooo strong and if tastes pretty good if you mix it with the orange juice. Fresh orange juice: 10/10 so tangy and delicious. I can't recommend it enough. Patatas bravas: 9/10 solid no complaints! Dessert Tapas: - bread dessert (Tarija): 11/10 amazing dessert that is creamy, cameralized, and has a mochi like texture. This fried chewy dessert is not too sweet and such an affordable price. - coconut pudding 9/10 solid and refreshing if you like flan - bread, chocolate oil, salt 7/10: I live the complex flavors. The chocolate mousse was light and the bread to mousse ratio was perfect. It's a smaller dessert tho I wouldn't recommend it if ur sharing. Service: amazing! Staff I'm everywhere so it was very easy to order more food. Also we were sitting buy the area where they made dessert and they allowed me to record them making it!! Comfortable ambiance great for date night or casual meals!!!

    As an international traveling food critic and unbeknownst to the staff, the following is what I…read moreexperienced: - The host seated us next to a table of three self-absorbed, loud and obnoxiously nonstop talking late teens early twenties girls. - The food bus'ers attempted to deliver the wrong order to our and nearby tables five times. - The 1/2 order (three small slivers) tomato soaked bread (1/2 PA AMB TOMAQUET) was certainly not worth the €2.5! - The Greek Salad (ENS GREGA) was the worst example of such we have ever had (my party included an authentic Greek). The feta cheese was absolutely disgusting, it tasted like imitation rubber cheese. - The "Al Ajillo" Style Shrimps (GAMBES AMB ALLADA) had a very strange flavor within it, which overwhelmed the garlic flavors. - The Beef Tenderloin (FILET VEDELLA), she had to spit 1/4 of it out because it was too tough. - Everything was overpriced there for the value. If you are in the area DO NOT waste your time nor money dining here!!!

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    Tapeo - Pork ribs - worth another trip to Europe just for this

    Tapeo

    4.6(633 reviews)
    1.5 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
    €€

    Some meals stay with you forever, and this was one of them…read more The food here was, without question, some of the best I've ever had. The foie gras was absolutely unforgettable--rich, delicate, and simply to die for. The sangria was equally exceptional, fresh, balanced, and dangerously delicious. But what makes this place truly special is something that can't be captured on a menu. The atmosphere, the warmth, the way time seems to slow down... words simply can't do it justice. If you're visiting Barcelona, don't just come here for dinner. Come here to fall in love with the food, the city, the moment, or maybe even someone sitting across the table. An experience I'll never forget.

    My husband and I arrived to Barcelona late in the evening. We had read reviews that the food scene…read moreextended well into the night, so we decided that even though it was 10:30pm, we would still walk over to Tapeo and see if we had any luck getting seating. Well, the restaurant was cute and cozy with a great ambiance. With luck on our side, we found two seats at the bar and quickly ordered drinks. We ordered a pitcher of the sangria (because why not?). The sangria was delicious, refreshing, and made to order. It was definitely more authentic than what we're getting in America. We ordered the patatas bravas, tempura asparagus, the octopus, and the steak. It all came out as it became available. We couldn't decide what our favorite was, to be honest. We ordered an ice cream sandwich for dessert and quickly requested our bill. We didn't want to hold the staff up as we noticed they were cleaning the establishment and people were finishing up. Overall, what a great experience for our first meal in Barcelona! Cute and hidden gem.

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    Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

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    La Taverneta - Anchovies in vinegar

    La Taverneta

    4.7(47 reviews)
    0.9 kmBarri Gòtic
    €€

    Highly Recommend Everyone give this amazing restaurant/tavern a try!! You'll find a new favorite…read moreplace in town!! My first day in Barcelona and I googled great place to eat and stumbled on this absolute gem! Service was great! They speak English BTW The staff were friendly and very helpful! The food was some of the most amazing, fresh, delicious bites I've had. I ordered from the Tapas menu so I could get a taste of more flavors. The portions were much bigger than I imagined tapas being. These were my first! They created a great desire for more! It was hard deciding what to try. They had duck risotto on the daily special menu and I wanted it, but it was a full meal and I would only get to taste that. I will definitely be going back during my two week stay here in Barcelona! Hopefully I will get to try the duck risotto! Highly recommend!!

    Quite pleased with my meal as a whole. Lot of positive a tad bit of negative during my dining…read moreexperience here. On the positive side, the food was very good and very fresh. My Greek salad was very authentic and was as good as any salad I had while I lived in Greece. Very fresh vegetables, great Feta and seasoned to perfection. The shrimp scampi under the Tapas menu with garlic was equally good and oh so tasty. The smallish inside restaurant is best described as rustic and a tad warm. Instead I opted for the outside dining area, which has just a few tables but offered a very pleasant ambiance in the small side street this business is located on with low foot traffic and a very nice breeze on the warm day I dined here. The relaxed dining on the outside is definitely the way to go here especially during the summer months. From a negative standpoint, certain aspects of the service were too slow. I was seated pretty quickly upon arrival but I waited a tad bit too long to get my order in. Once ordered though, the food came pretty quickly on a positive note. However, for all intents and purposes the service stopped at that point where I had no follow up and literally had to walk inside the business to get my bill. Overall, the dining experience was still great for me slow service aside as the quality of the food and outdoor ambiance far outweighed the negatives. I would say if you are in a bit of there rush you may want to look elsewhere. However, if you are looking for a relaxing dining experience with great food than this business will be definitely fit the bill!

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    Taverna El Glop - Black Rice with Cuttlefish and Clams

    Taverna El Glop

    4.3(166 reviews)
    1.6 kmGràcia
    €€

    What a gem! Yes, it's a bit touristy -- but in the fun, festive, "you're on vacation and loving…read morelife" kind of way. Taverna El Glop wraps you up in its warm, lively atmosphere the second you walk in. We were a group of four, and from start to finish, we had an awesome time. The open kitchen is a great touch -- you can watch the chef in action, which adds to the energy and makes the whole experience feel more connected and authentic. We shared a bunch of dishes, and everything was on point. The paella was rich and delicious -- exactly what we came for. The patatas bravas were crispy, creamy, and gone in seconds, and the shishito peppers were the perfect salty, snacky starter. Of course, we had to get a pitcher of sangria (okay, maybe two), which was fruity, refreshing, and just strong enough to keep things festive. The space itself has this great, rustic charm -- complete with checkered tablecloths and even an old cigarette machine near the bar (haven't seen one of those since I was a kid -- aren't those banned in the U.S. now?). I don't smoke -- smoking sucks -- but it added a bit of unexpected nostalgia and character. Service was excellent. I always make a point to be friendly, ask people their names, and introduce myself -- and that's usually met with warmth. It definitely was here. The staff were quick, kind, and seemed to enjoy the place as much as we did. Personally, I loved it. It's the kind of place you remember -- not because it's fancy or trendy, but because it's fun, flavorful, and full of heart. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

    The best paella we had in Barcelona!! Highly recommended…read morethat you try this place. Their paella has a lot of seafood, the taste is flavorful, and the portion is generous. The service is also great. The manager (Aptiom) even allowed us to dine in even without reservation. When we saw the wait list...it is long! MUST TRY THIS AWESOME PLACE! For food quality, service, and ambience i will rate this experience with 4.8.

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    My Fucking Restaurant - tarte caprese con chocolate caliente y naranja

    My Fucking Restaurant

    4.4(178 reviews)
    1.6 kmEl Raval
    €€€

    If you are going to call your restaurant My Fucking Restaurant, I am going to visit Your Fucking…read moreRestaurant just based on name alone. And I'm going to order the Fuck Your Diet tasting menu as well. And it was fucking good. Now back to the G. Rated review... Bread with Smoke Butter. Smoked Butter is a beautiful thing, you don't see it in the states often, and for sure I would like to. It's a thing in Barcelona though, and I had it several places Raw Oysters and Grilled Oysters in pickled chicken soup. This was a nice two way presentation. I have to say I'm a fan of grilled oysters Burrata with seaweed pesto and candied tomatoes. This maybe sounded a bit more interesting than it tasted. Candied tomatoes kind of reminded me a stewed tomatoes. But burrata is always a good thing. Shiso Taco with steak tartare and horseradish. This was a miss for me. The Shiso leaf is getting way overdone at the moment, as it seems to be everywhere. It's obviously very common at Japanese sushi bars. I missed having some kind of crunch with the steak tartare. Maybe flash fry the Shiso leaf to make it crispy? This was all one texture Grilled Black Angus Hanger Steak. This was the best dish of the night. Smoked table side with a mini torch on wood embers, it smelled and tasted wonderful. Sweet and Sour Bonito with currents and radicchio. Hit all the right notes, no complaints here. Cuttlefish fried rice with Iberian pork. Had a beautiful crisp layer of rice on the bottom of the pan and the pork and cuttlefish went perfectly together as a surf and turf. It's Spain in a skillet. Passion Fruit Sorbet was a nice palate cleanser, wasn't super sweet, which led nicely into the dessert. Caprese Cake with Hot Chocolate and Orange. I love this flavor profile, which you never get in the US. The citrus of the orange cuts through the richness of the chocolate. Loved it. As far as tasting menus go, It's closer to 4 stars for me, but the place gets 1 extra star for the name and the vision that the chef always wanted to do things right when he owned his fucking restaurant. Now he does. Respect!!!!

    We came here based on its gluten free and the reviews were great…read more The food was great! We loved the food & wine pairing. We went early before the crowd, once the restaurant was filled there will be a wait. New owners took over so same great food. Hopefully they will notice they need more staff. Loved the decor- intimate, modern & rustic. Cool, hip vibe.

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    Moments - catalan - Updated August 2026

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