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    Our favorite restaurant in L'Eixample called "NAPA".
    Ann F.

    Where does the time go!? I feel like we just returned from the beautiful city of Barcelona yesterday! Unfortunately, that's not the case and I am super behind on my reviews! Oops! I'd like to preface by disclosing the underwhelming feeling I had leaving 85% of restaurants in Barcelona. As a United States native, I am aware of the stigma Americans get for being narrow-minded in regard to other cultures. However, I feel I truly do my best to learn, understand and appreciate as many cultures as I can. I don't know where along the path I dropped the ball, but when it came to Spanish cuisine - I will be the first to admit - I missed the memo that every restaurant would be serving the same variety of tapas/pinchos just on different platters and sometimes at different costs. ... with the exception of one restaurant in L'Eixample called "NAPA". And here's how we discovered it ... After an exhausting day of sightseeing, my husband & I reluctantly got ready and hit the streets of Barcelona to celebrate New Year's Eve. Without a plan in mind, but "hangry" tummies on the line, we passed far too many dining opportunities and started to become discouraged. Not but a couple minutes later, my husband pointed out a sign across the street that simply read "NAPA". I asked him "Could it be? Could it be Napa as in California 'Napa'? Like, American Napa??" It didn't take but a few more steps to recognize the grapes etched on the streak-free glass doors to confirm we finally found a place we'd both enjoy! Like many other restaurants in Barcelona, NAPA displayed the evening's menu outside the restaurant: Starter: Crab-Stuffed Avocado Roll -YEP First: Grilled Lime Shrimp Skewers -YEP Second: Peanut Butter & Jelly Foie Gras Bombons -YEP Third: Iberian Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Sweet Pea Puree -YEP Fourth: Miso-Marinated Alaska Black Cod with Wakame Seaweed Salad -YEP Fifth: Steak Sirloin with Truffle & Trompetas de la Muerte Sauce -YEP Dessert: Housemade Cannelloni -YEP ... Using the menu as a fair foreshadow, no one had to ask me twice to try it out! I gathered NAPA to be a New American concept fusing the likes of fresh Californian ingredients with traditional Spanish/Catalan family-style cuisine (aka: best of both worlds) and they proved my theory to be correct! The trick was to see if they had room for us. Sure enough, we arrived late enough that after a very short wait, we were seated in their cozy main dining area. We were greeted right away with a warm, creamy Truffle Risotto amuse bouche! It was lovely and everything I needed! Honestly, all courses served featured the perfect balance of flavors from both cuisines to satisfy my 'wanderlusting' palate! #happygirl But the food wasn't the only aspect of NAPA that harmoniously fused American & Catalan ideologies... and we have the owners to thank for that! The female owner is American and the male owner is Catalan. Around 11:50pm, the female owner dropped off party supplies and a plate of 12 grapes. Adam & I chuckled because we had no clue what this was for! We hoped maybe NAPA turned into a club after midnight. Haha. Moments later she returned with the male owner who educated us on the Catalan tradition of consuming one grape per second leading up to the turn of midnight. They explained the wanted to stay true to all NYE traditions... and attempting to do it all made for the best comic relief for both us and the young German couple we met in the restaurant. So how did we ring in the New Year? Wearing brightly colored masks on our face, a glass of champagne in hand, and a mouth-full of grapes barely allowing our lips to kiss at the stroke of midnight, aside the most hospitable group of service staff ever! In conclusion, if you too want to experience the flavors of Catalonia but with a wider variety of plates, head to NAPA next time you're in Barcelona. I can honestly say - you will not be disappointed!

    Joseph F.

    Absolutely delicious food. I highly recommend Napa. My wife and I visit every time we're near Barcelona. You must try!

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    A must visit when you're in Barcelona. Every dish I had was exquisite and the service was impeccable.

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    And we were not disappointed , the food was amazing, even better than some meals I have had in Napa, California .

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    Cerveseria Catalana - Lenguado con calamares

    Cerveseria Catalana

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    0.6 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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    Tapeo - Pork ribs - worth another trip to Europe just for this

    Tapeo

    4.6(630 reviews)
    2.5 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
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    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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    Tapeo - Worked his butt off

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    Tapeo - Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

    Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

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    La Taverneta - Anchovies in vinegar

    La Taverneta

    4.7(44 reviews)
    1.9 kmBarri Gòtic
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    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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    Taverna El Glop - Black Rice with Cuttlefish and Clams

    Taverna El Glop

    4.3(166 reviews)
    1.4 kmGràcia
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    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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