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    Montiel

    4.7 (91 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndMediterranean, Spanish, Catalan
    Closed 1:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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    Quiet
    Intimate
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    suckling pig
    Jenn C.

    I visited Montiel after researching online and seeing its rank and positive reviews on TripAdvisor. Despite my high expectations, it managed to exceed it. When we visited, there was a football (soccer, for US and Canada) game going on so it was not very busy. But this did not affect the quality of food and service we received. The waiters were very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu they offer. The food was impeccable - especially the suckling pig! Very crispy skin and the meat is tender, juicy and flavorful. We also ordered duck and ravioli, both of which were also superb. I am typically a picky foodie but I have nothing to complain about with this restaurant. The food and service is top notch and definitely up to par to high-end fine dining. http://monkeyseemonkeyfeast.blogspot.com/2012/08/montiel-restaurante.html

    Gastronomic menu is the way to go!
    Aili A.

    Fantastic food. Fantastic presentation. Fantastic service. My husband and I did the gastronomic tasting menu - absolutely fabulous. The colors and textures, on top of the flavors, of each dish were vivid and added to the entire experience. Some dishes were reminiscent of our time at Noma, using Nature as inspiration. Check out the pics below. When we return to Barcelona, there is no question that we would eat at Montiel again.

    Wild salmon tartare atop seafood caramel, with toasted pine nuts, sesame seeds, and salmon roe
    Dan T.

    This is one of those places where the food is not only exceptional, but the incredible service and staff just put the entire dining experience over the top! But when I say 5-star incredible service, I'm not talking about the well-rehearsed and precision makings of a place like Per Se or Alinea. I'm talking about the kind of place where the front of house takes the time to sit down at your table and passionately explain the nuances of jamon to a table of foreigners; where the waiter effuses with joy about what is happening in the kitchen serves every dish with pure excitement; and just the overall warmth and welcoming that wiped away any sense of pretense that one might expect with seemingly simple, but surprisingly complex flavours served at your fingertips. But let's not forget about the food. Unfortunately (for you), our meal was a special "New Year's" menu that they threw together that day based on what was fresh, and actually morphed throughout the evening based on the chef's whims and inspirations (now how great is THAT?). But hopefully some of the dishes they served that night will make a reappearance on future nights, because they were just outstanding. Even with the simplest plate of olives and jamon to start, every morsel was of exquisite freshness and overwhelming with depth and flavour. A definite favourite of ours was the wild salmon tartare, dressed with a seafood caramel and salmon roe. The acid and lusciousness of the salmon played so well off each other amidst the smoky notes of toasted pine nuts and sesame seeds, and we felt spoiled to have eaten so well so early on. Foie lovers need not be disappointed, as we had foie that was marinated in bourbon and prepared sous vide, and then served alongside a marvelous quince jelly and candied pistachios; then another piece seared brilliantly alongside a piece of filet mignon and showered in black truffle shavings. But does the truffle madness end there? Certainly not. A deceptively simple dish of wild mushrooms, egg, and black truffle just oozed decadence and could not be any more delicious, with each component shining as it should. The chocolate desserts may not have been as visually arresting as you might come to expect at places of similar calibre, but the flavours and textures of chocolate mousse, iced raspberries, and chocolate foam were playful and definitely satisfying. Amidst all of this great food and brilliant service, I think it is also worth giving them a plug and highlighting the fact that the folks at Montiel pull off what they do by committing themselves to local produce, including a commitment to sourcing 80% of their wines from Catalan, and have been awarded recognition as a "Slow Food Movement" restaurant. Not that they needed these extra kudos to convince anyone to come eat there, but I figure they worked hard for these accolades, so someone should brag about them!

    Iberico Ham and cheeses. Freshly carved minutes before.
    Ali S.

    Wow, I'm not sure where to start. I'm not a huge fish person but the Ceviche was the best I've ever had and I would eat it 3 times a day if it was possible. The atmosphere, service and food quality were all 5 stars. We also had Iberico Ham which is carved at the front store of the restaurant, it was full of flavor and minimal salt; amazing! I would give this place 6 stars if it was possible.

    Greater amberjack ceviche
    Melissa R.

    BEST MEAL EVER! (this review is solely based on a New Years Day tasting menu experience--see menu below) Seasonal snacks-- interesting texture, but very tasty. Greater amberjack ceviche--to. die. for. wasn't/still not sure what "tiger milk" is but the ice cream complimented the ceviche perfectly. Pigeon confited-- this was probably the "worst" thing on the menu, but because I mentally couldn't eat the second half of the pigeon. First bite was REALLY good, then I got psyched out about eating pigeon (there are seriously so many fat pigeons in Barcelona that we had pointed out earlier in the day) Green peas--the combination of peas and squid was unique and mouthwatering. I'm not sure if the peas were soaking in some sort of fat/grease beforehand, but they were amazing. Rice with lobster-- I don't remember this dish very much, but I also don't remember complaining about it, so it must have been good :) Duck's and pear ravioli-- THIS IS THE GREATEST THING EVERY CREATED ON THE PLANET. I still dream of this dish, it is just fatty and mouthwatering and all the feels you could ever have in one bite. Suckling pig-- reminded me of carnitas, but a little juicier. great none the less. Citrus diversity-- yummy palette cleansers at the end of the meal The origins of truffle-- one word, CHOCOLATE. The petite four-- yummy little chocolate (white and milk) bites to end your perfect meal **WINE PAIRING WITH MEAL (see menu)-- all the wines were perfectly paired with their dish, and the pours were quite generous. If you're in Barcelona you HAVE to get a reservation here and GO. hands down, best meal I had in all of Spain... worth every euro spent.

    Tammie R.

    Outstanding Experience! We ordered the Gastronomic Menu which was superb! All the food was interesting, creative and absolutely delicious. Gabriel was our waiter, a very sweet, charming and professional young man, who explained each dish and yet left some to our senses to figure out. Each dish was not only for taste, but was for smell, touch (texture) and really had your mind inquisitive. The courses build on each other, a really fantastic, unique experience. Do make a stop here! We did not do the wine pairing but ordered Shays white wine, at the recommendation of the manager. It went well with everything except the last dessert. Total dishes that came out was 10. I also would like to thank the manager as we had made a reservation but appears it never went through and maybe I did not finalize the process. I showed him the screen shot I had of the pre-booking (which I thought was the booking) from a week earlier and he worked with us. Just make sure call/email ahead to confirm reservation. Other notes: the whole experience was over 2 hours and location is near Picasso Museum.

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    Christine L.

    I live in New York City and Montiel is one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. I came here alone and had the tasting menu with wine pairing. The food and service were impeccable. I found this restaurant on yelp and understand why everyone gave it 5 stars. If I could give it 6 stars, hands down I would. I was so impressed with each dish and the way it was presented by the wait staff as well as on the plate.

    Mark A.

    Not food - An experience! One of the best experiences I have had in 35 years! I visited Montiel in 2012 and waited 3 years to come back as it was so amazing. So when I arrived today, the expectations were high... Surpassed! This will be the highlight of my holiday! The food was amazing, especially the Duck Ravioli and Suckling Pig. The servers were the same as they were 3 years ago... the only thing more incredible than the food... the service! Thank you so much Montiel for the experience!

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    Amazing meal when we went there before Covid. We had the gastronomic tasting menu and nearly died and went to heaven.

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    Cerveseria Catalana - Lenguado con calamares

    Cerveseria Catalana

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

    Food was amazing! I don't remember the names of the tapas we ordered but everything was delicious!read more

    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!!!

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    Cerveseria Catalana - Dining room

    Dining room

    Cerveseria Catalana - Beef tenderloin with foie gras

    Beef tenderloin with foie gras

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    Fried artichoke

    Cañete - lobster croquettes

    Cañete

    4.6(576 reviews)
    1.0 kmEl Raval
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    Wow, this meal was so good I literally made another reservation after we left. This place might be…read moreadvertised as a tapas restaurant, but it's much more than that. The service was excellent, our server spoke English and knew so much about American pop culture. He even sang NSYNC songs to us while serving us dishes. As for the food let's get into it: - Lobster Croquettes (8/10) We've had a lot of croquettes this trip, but these were on another level, get one per person. - Paella (7.5/10) Different style of paella from other places we went. It was almost like a paella curry, which was still rich and delicious. - Squid Sandwich (10/10) This is hands down the best appetizer I've ever had. The squid was packed with flavor and the mayo sauce they used paired perfectly. Order one per person, and be prepared to order another to go. - Garlic Shrimp (8/10) Solid entree paired with sourdough bread. Dip that bread into the sauce and you'll be satisfied. - Aged Beef Steak w/ Foie Gras (9/10) This might be one of the best steak dishes I've had traveling abroad. It was cooked perfectly, and came with a potato crust on the bottom and Foie Gras on top. Definitely a must order. Overall a great experience, from the service and ambiance to the quality of the food, this is a must try when visiting Barcelona. Would I go again? Absolutely!

    Delicious variety of tapas in a bright cheery environment! Definitely make a reservation because…read morethe line was piling out the door even for a weekday lunch. The menu has a nice variety of items, and they're all pretty small so you can try a lot. Our favorite was the squid sandwich, a super unique must get! We also really liked the garlic shrimp, which had a nice fragrant flavor from the heads. The tiramisu was also delightful with a nice balance of sweet and bitter flavors. We heard the razor clams were really good, but they didn't have any the day we visited which was a bummer!

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    Cañete - Packed with locals - Faiyoh!! (Uncle Roger)

    Packed with locals - Faiyoh!! (Uncle Roger)

    Cañete - Lobster croquettes

    Lobster croquettes

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    Montiel - mediterranean - Updated July 2026

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