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    Nogal

    3.9 (55 reviews)
    ModerateCatalan, Spanish, Tapas Bars
    Open 7:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    sangria
    Jonas L.

    Very nice place for letting the day come to an end. We felt very welcome, when we got to our tables. Not a minute later, we got the menu and were ask what we would like to drink. The waiter spoke perfect english. We got our drinks in shortly after and ordered our lunch. Paella Vegetal and Spaghetti Bologenese. Both tasted very good. Thank you for the a nice evening.

    Three meat Paella.
    Salim A.

    I had the Three meat Paella, pork, chicken, rabbit and veggies. Very well balanced. I would recommend

    Niyaz P.

    The food is amazing . If you want to try real Spanish food is delicious. The decoration is amazing, really different and cool place. The music is amazing, nice and warm. The atmosphere is outstanding and nice . They have a free WiFi. The service is okey. We waited for long time till someone came and order. I guess they forgot about our table. We waited another 40 minutes till food came around . We wanted to order some salad and drink but our waiter did not even checked with us once. At the end they did not ask if we want to order dessert or anything else. They left me bill and kept smiling but not take the bill like had to wait for long till someone shows up to take a bill finally! They also have an offer in yelp which they did not take it and said they are not using it for 5 years.

    This is us with our waiter Sylvestre.  He's in the back on the left.  He's an amazing person.  We love him.
    Qian C.

    We looked all over Barcelona for a good restaurant with good paella. 4 days into our trip, we were in low spirits and just disappointed with the food here. We wondered how the restaurants here could have such terrible food despite having such fresh produce at the super market. Nogal was actually right by our apartment where we stayed. I read good reviews on yelp about it. This restaurant is definitely not 4/5. It's 5/5 for sure. Compared to the first day, when we fell into a tourist trap and ate at this place that served the worst paella possible, had the blades fried chicken wings and the weirdest chicken on skewers, plus a roach, this place has turned around our opinion of food here. We even went to a fancy restaurant at this place close to the piers and it cannot even be compared to Nogal. The ambience was perfect. Music was just right with some French songs which we enjoyed. They didn't rush us... we got there at 9:30pm and pretty much closed the restaurant. We left at 12:30am so happy and full. The portions were huge. The food was finally delicious. Our server, Sylvestre was amazing. He have us some tips about restaurants in Barcelona. Helped us celebrate our friend's birthday and even gave us a bottle of cava free and grilled peppers of charge. We even asked him if he would be here again if we come back the next night. Unfortunately he said no. But we'll be going back for the food again... last night here but no point trying other food because no place has been able to compare.

    Rice and lobster
    Lisa H.

    Rice and lobster is a MUST! Great environment with excellent service! Would definitely come back when in Barcelona again.

    Black ink rice. Very authentic and we recommended.
    Vincent Manjin L.

    We found this restaurant when we finished our tour at Sagrada Familia. The place looks very authentic on google and yelp so we decided to give their seafood rice a try. We order the black ink rice and the traditional Spanish seafood rice. The menu was a little confusing because we thought that we had to make at least two orders of the same dish. The reality is that the dish was single order enough to feed two person. We double ordered the tradition Spanish rice so we ended up with a 5 people portion for the three of us. Nevertheless, the food was very good. The shrimp and squid were fresh, and the squid ink really stood out for us. also ordered two bottles of sparking water, and we finished both before the food arrive. The baking time was about 45 minutes so that can be improved if possible.

    Pedro M.

    We got here just by coincidence. The exterior does not say much but don't let that fool you. We tried various dishes, from grilled vegetables to cochinillo all of it was well done with very authentic flavors. Highly recommended.

    Black paella
    Tyler M.

    Recommended by the man who works at the hostel we are staying at. Good paella it did not disappoint although my friend got the mixed paella and she kept adding salt to it. I however got the black paella and thought the garlic sauce on top was delicious, only wish it came with more!

    Could have used some salt. But still good.
    Craig L.

    Solid place. Ate here twice in Barcelona because it was close to our apartment. Service was pretty slow but that seems to be the norm in Spain. Had the squid ink paella, seafood paella and both were really good. The shrimp "scampi" appetizer was amazing. Sautéed shrimp in garlic, olive oil with bay leaves. Highly recommend. We had the goat cheese salad and we all agreed it was possibly the best salad we'd ever had. Warm goat cheese, fresh greens and an amazing thick balsamic. Would definitely go back.

    Paella
    Edith A.

    So far, 3 days in Barcelona and 3 times eating here. Excellent tapas, home style food, nice staff, great ambience. Don't expect fancy but pure Spanish style. We tried the Paella, Onion soup, Escalopa de lomo, canelones rellenos, even the bolonegse spaghetti my kids ordered was so good!!! And the Sangria!! Excellent. Going back for the Paella con Sepia (black paella). Sunday is a full house over there. Coffee is really good (and I only drink very good coffee) Desserts are very traditional: crema catalana (very similar to creme brûlée ), cheese cake (nothing like the American version. This is lighter and I bet it contains gelatin. It was delicious) Pudin (contains bread, more like bread pudding but less sweet) And they serve the best Jamón Ibérico de Bellota brand you can find in Barcelona.

    Paella made with squid ink. Yummy!

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    11 years ago

    We had a nice dinner at this place. Paella was very tasty, sangria as well. Prices a little bit high for the place that far from the center.

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    12 years ago

    Very expensive place and the food not special at all-some dish just semi warm....sorry,but not to be recommended at all.

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    Cerveseria Catalana

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    1.6 kmL'Eixample
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    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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    Nogal - catalan - Updated June 2026

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