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Montiel

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

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Intimate
Classy
Quiet
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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10 years ago

Gorgeous spot. Had a lovely evening with a few friends. Recommend for anyone who is visiting Barcelona.

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16 years ago

Wahsinnig gutes essen und nettes Team. Zurecht die Nummer 2 im ranking barcelonas.

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La Taverneta - Anchovies in vinegar

La Taverneta

4.7(44 reviews)
0.8 kmBarri Gòtic
€€

Don't even bother searching further for a great restaurant. This Italian establishment was…read moreexcellent and Samuele provided outstanding service. Food was muy delicioso. Savor your next visit.

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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La Taverneta - Ceps with Egg Yolk

Ceps with Egg Yolk

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Fig and ricotta

Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar - charcuterie board

Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar

4.9(39 reviews)
0.2 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

Ziryab fell onto my radar as a popular tapas spot in Barcelona. I didn't make that many dining…read moreplans in advance before visiting the city, I just knew I wanted tapas. Ziryab seemed to fit the bill, so we made plans to stop here during our first night in the city. Ziryab is located close to the Gothic Quarter, on side street. It's kind of inconspicuous from the outside, but the interior gives way to a really welcoming space. The restaurant is separated into two main areas, with an earth-tone color scheme that has a rustic, almost cave-like aesthetic. The high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows keep the dining room open and spacious. The tapas menu had a good selection, and we decided on several items: pan con tomate, sweet potato rolls, chicken cannelloni, bacon-wrapped figs, croquettes, falafel, and a charcuterie board. All the tapas were great - my favorites were the chicken cannelloni, pan con tomate, and the charcuterie board. The cannelloni especially was a standout - definitely a unique dish, and the chicken was super flavorful. We opted for dessert, and got the feta whip cheesecake - this was great as well. The combination of tang and sweet was a good finisher to our meal. Service was great - everyone was friendly and our dishes were served at a good pace. Overall, I'm glad I tried out Ziryab - the tapas were delicious and atypical of ones you find elsewhere in Barcelona. I would have no qualms returning here for another meal.

What an amazing place! Great to see the success of this restaurant and their staff. The food is…read moreamazing - definitely should be on your list if you are planning a trip to Barcelona!

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Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar - One of 3 interior rooms

One of 3 interior rooms

Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar - Pan con tomate

Pan con tomate

Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar

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Tuscania - Shrimp/jamon/bread

Tuscania

4.3(202 reviews)
2.1 kmL'Eixample
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My wife and I were by the Sagrada Familia and my wife knew I wanted to try some paella. I thought…read moreit might be a little too close to the Basilica, but I was wrong! We got there right when it was opening and our waitress spoke real good English and I ordered a beer and the black ink paella. There were a lot of good looking dishes available though! If we were here longer, I would have tried their regular paella as well, I liked it because you could order a single serving, which seemed a little rare in Barcelona. The dish came out about fifteen minutes later, which is good for paella, because you know they made it fresh. I heard some places just nuke it and bring it out. It comes out in the cool looking pan that looks like a gold mining pan. It is colored deep black and has a huge prawn in the middle and lots of clams and mussels and calamari. The rice was cooked perfectly and the black squid ink sauce was delectable. Great service and my second beer was a great pairing for a lunch that fills you up perfectly. Highly recommended place, that could have been touristy, by was a delightful surprise!

This is a fantastic little Mediterranean restaurant mostly Italian and Spanish dishes. Chef is from…read moreFlorence Italy and he can definitely cook. Pizza's to paella, and desserts are all great. Highly recommend their Italian cheesecake and their homemade pistachio cello.... Wowza. Limited seating outside, but make sure you do overlooking basilica la familia is just breathtaking. Fantastic service , Fantastic Food, Fantastic Drinks equal a Fantastic Time.

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Tuscania - Interior

Interior

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Tuscania - Seafood Paella-Very delicious!

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Seafood Paella-Very delicious!

Mazah - Mixed grill

Mazah

4.1(13 reviews)
1.3 kmL'Eixample

Our first dinner in Barcelona- had walked to the gothic quarter- walked past it and decided to go…read morein. We were not disappointed. Cute place, nicely decorated- has great seating places to hang out. Staff welcoming and efficient. Food was great- needed a healthy meal- and we got it. We got the fattoush salad: was refreshing Mixed grill- had a kebab, grilled chicken, grilled beef (or lamb maybe- whatever it was, was good), and a lamb chop. Served on the classic thin bread with a side of grilled potato, onion, pepper! It was everything I needed it to be- all the meat was tender, flavorful and moist. Was also the perfect amount for 2- and we finished everything!

We were seeking a non Spanish restaurant in Barcelona and we decided to try Mezah after I stumbled…read moreupon the reviews in Yelp. Both my son and I are very picky about Lebanese food having been spoiled by the excellent Lebanese in our home town Los Angeles, so we ordered with trepidation. The very first must-try dish immediately set our minds at ease: please, do yourselves a favor and order their Fatoush salad. It's done so right, juicy tangy, bursting with flavors and the pita in the salad is made into a curly flower and gives a delicious crunch. We liked the dish of garbanzo and yogurt a bit less, as it was quite heavy and lacked flavor. My son was very pleased with shish tavouk with chicken, and I loved my halloumi dish. The service was slow (as everywhere in Barcelona) but it was efficient, and our Egyptian waiter had good recommendations for everything. He was funny and personable.

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Mazah - Mazah!!

Mazah!!

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Mazah - Fattoush salad - the bread crispies were yummy!

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Fattoush salad - the bread crispies were yummy!

Montiel - mediterranean - Updated July 2026

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