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    Pez Vela

    3.3 (73 reviews)
    PriceySpanish
    Closed 1:00 pm - 3:30 PM, 8:00 PM - 12:30 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Upscale
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Rosé Sangria
    Jarvas H.

    Barcelona had many great eats, but facing the beach was an amazing spot of deliciousness. Pez Vela, had amazing staff, great Sangrias, and the freshest seafood dishes. The paella was so flavorful and well seasoned. My mouth just waters thinking of these dishes I experienced. After the 1st visit on my trip I couldn't wait to return the 2nd time. The fresh fried Bass was so crispy on the outside and so tender on the inside. Make sure if you are in Spain you take a stroll on the beach and pause to enjoy this goodness. Enjoy!!

    Sausage, Mushroom and Asparagus Paella
    Ashley F.

    I made reservations here for our last meal in Barcelona after it popped up on many "best paella in Barcelona" lists. I was a little weary when I realized it's attached to the hotel. They have a great patio on the beach. We had the Sausage, Mushroom and Asparagus paella (22.50€ per person). It was pleasantly surprised that the serving size for 2 wasn't as intimidating as the picture appears. It's a fairly shallow layer of rice. It was quite delicious, my only complaint was that there wasn't more sausage. We also had the bread with tomatoes, sangria and chocolate cake. The chocolate cake (8€) was fudgy lava cake. The lava to cake ratio was perfect. The sangria (20€ per pitcher) was good but it definitely wasn't my favorite sangria I've had in Barcelona. It was a bit too sweet for me.

    The restaurant is at a nice location, next to the beach. the staff were courteous. Though I'm very disappointed about the "angus T bone steak" -see picture here: the chewing fatty portion makes about half of the " steak". When I politely asked if that was the standard steak they serve, I was getting different answers. One waiter told me that she would not eat that herself. When the manager finally showed up after 20 min, she insisted that this is how T- bone steak is supposed to be in Spain. Seriously?

    Almejas entomatadas

    Excellent place on the Platja on the Barceloneta below the Marriott. No, it's not Marriott affiliated...no hotel restaurant here. It's a popular place. Reservations are a must. But this doesn't mean it's crowded (tables are nicely spaced) nor uncomfortably hurried. They do this so the staff and the kitchen can manage the clientele and provide the utmost service. Don't fall for the spin about slow service in Spain. Service here is excellent using QR codes for the menus and app tablets to place orders. For those still clinging to the 20th century...yes, paper menus can be provided. Most of the staff speaks at least passable English, some French...and definitely Catalan and Spanish. We had a great time here. Never hurried, and we were allowed to linger at our table for three hours (hint: reservations). The place is busy, All tables were filled and stayed filled during our visit. There is outside seating facing the Bay...reserve that if you can. The views are gorgeous, and it's cooler with the ocean breeze. We ordered some small plates and our rice dish was the artichoke with calamares & tinta de calamares. It came in a huge pan, but don't be dissuaded; it's not a lot. The rice is only about 1/4 in. deep. This was the highlight. No, not paella...it's the Anti-Paella!!! ..and so delicious. Small dishes included octopus & potatoes, clams, and so on.... each with their uniquely delicious, and absolutely Catalonian flavors. The Cava was flowing and staff were super attentive at looking after our table and all the tables around us. A raised hand quicky brought over one or two staff. Again make reservations...we saw many groups of people turned away disappointed. It's not 2019 when the Pandemic hit. When we visited, the place was hopping and the ladies were dressed for it. ...younger crowd overall and a place to be seen. Strongly recommend!!! 5 Star +

    Indoor fire pit
    Dawn S.

    This restaurant is beautiful, has an outdoor patio and a comfortable sitting area with fireplace inside near the bar. The service was impeccable and the manager, Angel was very accommodating as we came in just before closing time. We went back again during our stay and enjoyed a similar experience. (And their olives are the best!)

    What a view!
    oscar p.

    Was recommended this place by the owner of 9 Nine restaurant. You need a reservation for sure but we'll worth it. The patio and view is amazing. The waitress was full of energy and so attentive. We had nice seats on the patio til some unexpected rain fell on us. Our waitress quickly went into action and seated us inside til a new table was set up. We ordered the fresh seafood paella and wow! So fresh and flavorful. My wife enjoyed some white wine and had the sangria. Great combo! Highly recommend this place for fresh paella!

    Eddie I.

    We came after this came up as a recommendation from multiple friends. Best paella we had during our paella tour of 8 cities throughout Spain, (Though I must admit we did not stop by the origin of paella, Valencia, next time!). So good we had to stop by twice. The paella was cooked thin leaving a deliciously crispy layer of rice that was loaded with flavor. The paella was not as overloaded with shrimp and octopus but that is typical no matter where you go. The biggest difference with this place is that the rice is so full of flavor. No question, best paella. Ambiance was also really nice. Drinks were tasty though a bit on the spendy side. Really nice views of the beach. We didn't book a table either time we stopped by and we had no trouble getting a table within 15 minutes. GO!

    Paella for dos.
    Eric N.

    The nougat ice cream dessert!!! Wow. So creamy and delicious. 5 stars for that! Wife and I did the tasting menu they offer for 35 euros/person. It included a nice piece of bread with tomato spread (a staple in Barcelona), a mixed salad, a paella, a glass of wine and a bottle of water. The salad had green olives, white asparagus, tomatoes and a nice vinaigrette. The salad was a little over salted but overall pretty good. The paella had a bold seafood flavor but could've definitely came with a more generous serving of seafood. We got the shrimp, octopus and clam one. All in all it was still quite tasty. The location of the place is great for a romantic evening as it situated right on the beach under the popular W Hotel. A great pre or post dinner drink spot!

    Squid, prawn and clam Paella
    Sequena M.

    The food was great but the service was horrible. At first I thought it was because this isn't a tourist friendly restaurant but after looking at the reviews after I ate there, it's actually true what everyone is saying about the customer service. The Paella was amazing!

    Dessert, Turrón ice cream
    Carolina A.

    There's nothing like this place in the states. The restaurant is super nice, waitress' recommendation were on point. We had the special which had several options but went for the squid ink rice. It was delicious! Best rice I've had in a while

    Sangria
    Joanna L.

    Conveniently located below W Hotels, Pez Vela offers a fine selection of Spanish foods. ***Jamon Iberico de Bellota (19 euros)*** Silky and savoury jamon! The jamon was paired with sweet tomato jam bread. The jamon was so smooth and nutty, with fat so soft it melted right in my mouth. I really recommend ordering this! ***Patatas Picantes (6 euros)*** Not bad, I would order this again. Very normal potato wedges with a creamy and savory sauce. I'd save my stomach for the Calamari! ***Calamares a la Andaluza (14 euros)***I really recommend this! Very unique and interesting taste. The calamari was very soft and tender that it immediately melted in my mouth. **Sangria** I did not enjoy this. It tasted very fresh, but the red wine taste was too strong for my liking. Service: A bit slow, but hey, you're in Spain. Take your time and enjoy the beach front view on the terrance.

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    The music along this whole strip is incredible. Try the mojito with ginger, a quirky but refreshing twist on a timeless classic

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    good paella. not the cheapest solution but tasty and great location. nice view. good service

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    We had an awesome waiter, Montaser, who was so pleasant and had great recommendations!!!

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    Cerveseria Catalana - fried artichoke

    Cerveseria Catalana

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    3.4 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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    Cañete - lobster croquettes

    Cañete

    4.6(575 reviews)
    1.6 kmEl Raval
    €€€

    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!

    BLUF: not only one of the best meals I've had but also one of the best dining experiences I've ever…read morehad. If you're in Barcelona this MUST be at the top of your list. Cañete was booked out for 2 weeks straight, so we decided to risk it and see if we could get a spot as walk-ins; and were lucky enough to want less than 5 minutes before being sat at the "bar" in front of the open kitchen, which is honestly the best seat in the house IMHO. You get to see all the 'action' and interact with the friendly and often funny staff. Everything in the menu we tried was fantastic, but a few standouts for me were the squid sandwich (do yourself a favor and try it, even if you aren't a "squid person" the bread is fresh, and the butter garlic sauce they use should be sold in bottles at the supermarket), the lobster croquet was refreshing, and the aged beef steak with foie and truffle sauce was delicious and cooked to perfection.

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

    Packed with locals - Faiyoh!! (Uncle Roger)

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    Arcano Restaurant Barcelona

    Arcano Restaurant Barcelona

    4.5(419 reviews)
    1.8 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
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    We got lucky with a walk-in and sat at one of the tables in the front. The waiters here are very…read moreattentive and the restaurant is beautiful. We mainly came in here for cocktails and tried some tapas, but definitely will be back to try more food our next visit to Barcelona!

    Five stars easy for this establishment. We made a reservation weeks in advance as we heard this…read moreestablishment was busy, but worth it. We decided to do a more upscale experience when my in-laws flew in to show them the food scene in Barcelona and this did not disappoint. We had a reservation for 8pm and arrived just beforehand. We were seated in the back of the cellar, which created an intimate yet unique experience. We were greeted by Max, who was kind and knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered drinks to start - which consisted of some old fashions and sangria's. Highly recommend! For appetizers, we ordered the duck salad and the octopus. Honestly, both were absolutely fabulous. The octopus was made to perfection and the duck was tender and delicious. We ordered some steaks - medium rare and the lambchops. All things were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this establishment when visiting Barcelona for a nice and romantic dinner.

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