I went on a Sunday around 9 pm one male staff said just wait outside the other male staff said we need a reservation. So I ate somewhere and then I made my reservation for the next day at 7:30 pm.I confirmed online but still they have to call me to confirm and Im from California so that call cost me. I was there at 7:20 pm and we were seated promptly. We got seated by the wall and saw the table available by the window. Asked the female server and said no because they are reserving it for more than 2 people in their party. I asked again and they said it was reserved,then came 2 guests after about 20 mins and they were seated by the window and I was like that could have been us. Anyway I didnt like the service at all, I feel its slow and not attentive to our needs. The food is good and so are the food we ate at Minso and Guell so nothing really sets them apart. We wanted to see who has the best Sangria among the 3, Sensi has the most strongest sangria and the most expensive ,didnt like it at all. Also we spent the most money in there compared to the other restaurants we been to in the 3 days we been here in Barcelona.Well, we gave it a try I guess its just not for us. read more

Underwhelmed! We were excited to try Sensi based on reviews, food was mediocre and service wasn't great. Biggest concern of the staff was ensuring patrons were out in 90 minutes. There are better choices in Barcelona skip this spot. read more

Best tapas place in Barcelona! Only stayed three nights and ate there two of them. Make reservations the day before! They are super busy because the food is awesome. Ox tail burgers, ravioli, tuna, all great choices. Complimentary shots at the end of dinner (I don't know if this is standard or if the servers just liked us! Overall awesome, authentic experience! read more

Hola! Soy de California, and this was the best tapas restaurant we have visited in Barcelona. Staff was friendly (y caliente ) and very attentive. Food was so amazing, we wanted everything twice: 1) sangria 2) seared salmon con miso 3) tuna tartar 4) patatas bravas 5) ravioli con truffle 6) cheesecake 7) espresso martini 8) tiramisu all a MUST when you are in Barcelona!! read more

Sensi - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Barcelona, B

Why won't they let me put zero stars??? DONT EAT WITH THESE CLOWNS!!!!!. Made a reservation months ago, and it was confirmed. I walk in exactly at the correct time, and some inept manager/worker tells me they have been calling me all day to confirm the reservation even though I was already confirmed months ago. I WAS ALREADY CONFIRMED and this genius tells me he was calling me all day to reconfirm. Why would I need to reconfirm if you already have my confirmation? And even then, why wouldn't you tell me you need to reconfirm the day of it that's part of your protocol? These clowns purely did not care, and gave away my table of 8. I came all the way from the states looking forward to this meal here and these guys were rude, and did not care to make anything right. In fact, they made it seem like it was my fault. Bunch of clowns... I wish I could spend more of my trip trying to troll all of their establishments and write scathing reviews. Oh, and this is all after I was redirected to all 4 of their establishments. I've eaten all over, and I don't care how potentially good their food may or may not be. In my book, they are a bunch of you know what's who I pray I never encounter again. Eff these guys and all they stand for. Here's a copy of my confirmation where they gave me their "explicit" instructions to wait for their call day of.. lol (sarcastic voice) ASS CLOWNS all around. Bunch of jokers. read more

It's been a year since I've been to Sensi and I still dream of their tapas. We got the patatas bravas, ham croquettes, chorizo and seafood paella. Not only was everything cooked to perfection, it was also perfectly seasoned. I mean melt in your mouth good. If I had to make a complaint, I would say the seafood paella was a little fishy (but still good!). The service was amazing. The staff was very funny and had a lot of suggestions for what we should do while visiting Barcelona. I've had a few friends visit Barcelona since I've been there and I always suggest this place. Friends that have followed my suggestion love it just as much! read more

This place deserve 2nd visit! In fact, if I had stayed in Barcelona longer I'd come again and again. The food is something over the top. Tuna tartar, squids, scallops, and pork ribs were our favorites but for sure, whatever you try, you won't be disappointed! Simply the best! read more

Sensi - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Barcelona, B

This place is great!!!!! The service is amazing. Very friendly. Can't say enough positive things about the food. The atmosphere is very cozy and old world. Had a group of7 people and everyone loved it. Highly recommend it. Enjoy read more

So good! We tried to get into the sister restaurant but it was booked with reservations. So we ended up at Sensi Tapas and I'm so happy we did! The duck timbale and the scallops dish were both out of this world and the rest of it was great! Would definitely recommend. It did get busy closer to 9 and they were turning people away so plan ahead and arrive early or make reservations. read more

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It was very local! There was a perfect staff that made our evening as Spanish as it only can be. Very energetic barmaid was smiling all the time. We decided to try: Duck timbale - it was very juicy pieces of duck which was melting in you mouth. Tuna tartar - it was unexpected salty and sweet mix of tastes: tuna, beet and onions Potato bravos - potatoes can't be bad Truffles ravioli - oh, we were waiting for it like 45 minutes, there were only 5 raviolis, it was nice but not worth waiting! read more

Such a nice owner and Wow!!...Great, innovative Tapas that made us want to return the next night but we felt we should try somewhere different. Everything we ordered was soooo good!! Octopus, sea bass, ceviche, chicken drumsticks... DELICIOSO!! read more

I loved this place. I made reservations but they were never confirmed. I ended up going later than planned around 9:30, it was still packed but a table just opened. Made friends with the chefs who were cool & talented. Everything was yummy and even the staff is beautiful #SoloMio & any Steak dish recommended. read more

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Our experience at Sensi could not have been better. From the enthusiastic and attentive service to the amazing food, everything was spot on. There were three of us and we tried a bunch of different tapas, including the patatas bravas, pork ribs, paella, croquettes, oxtail burger, and, our personal favorite, the truffle ravioli. Be sure to book this place in advance, as it fills up soon after opening read more

one of our favorite meals despite being a tiny restaurant tucked away on a street on the outskirts of las ramblas the food was really good here the stuffed squid was super flavorful and tender we tried an octopus dish with baby eel (which honestly looked gross but tasted great) and the paella was yummy my least favorite was the beef tartare the guys working the bar counter are super sweet and helpful and literally lead the entire restaurant in song while having everyone take a shot of limoncello after our meal felt like a giant family dinner (with strangers) read more

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Best tapas place that we visited! The staff are super friendly, provided attentive and efficient service which resulted in us going back two days later. One of the bes, if not the best tapas places that I visited while in Barcelona. You MUST try it!!! read more

Sensi - Scallops - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Barcelona, B

Some of the best tapas in Barcelona! Great ambiance, attentive service, and tasty food. I recommend trying the tuna tar tar, the cheese selection, and the beef! read more

Awful service, they mixed up our foods with others and said that they had the last one. We waited more than hald an hour for octopus as well. Update: When they realized the situation, they tried to make up for the mistake and did not charge us for the drinks. The food is also delicious, so not that bad after all. read more

There is a lot to choose from but this is one of the best tapas place in Barcelona. We liked it so much that we even went back following night. Food is spectacular, the wait staff are very attentive & super friendly, the ambiance is superb! Enjoyed every bit of our dinner. read more

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First stop in Barcelona, but this place was amazing. Our waitress was incredible and gave us a ton of recommendations other places to visit. We had the Serrano ham, the cheese plate, the hake, and the ravioli. 10/10 would recommend. read more

We came here early (7:00) on a Friday night without a reservation and were immediately seated. We sat at a high table which wasn't the most comfortable but were happy to get a table. The server was super friendly and recommended some of the standout dishes which were amazing! Wine was good and reasonably priced, the tapas came out at a balanced pace and everything was fresh and delicious. Definitely get the tiramisu and cheesecake with dulce de leche dessert!! At the end we asked some recommendations of what our server thought were some fun things to do in Barcelona that you don't find in the guidebooks, and she gave us some great tips. Great experience and full bellies!! read more

Very very good food, tried to make a reservation for 5 on a Saturday night, but the request got cancelled. The host was helpful and got us seated at the bar. Had the potatoes bravas, Iberian pork, and peppers. All very well priced and amazing read more

Sensi - Iberian pork - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Food and service were phenomenal! The tapas (patatas bravas, duck, sea bass ceviche, pork ribs, and seafood paealla) were delicious and perfectly proportioned. We did not have a reservation and the waiter was still able to accommodate us last minute. Definitely would recommend this restaurant! The waiters also speak 3 different languages which was awesome! We also got free shots for our first visit!!! :))) read more

I went here with my wife on our Europe tour. On the one hand, Sensi was very good - the food was on point, the service was great. On the other hand, it was a bit pricy and touristy - not exactly a local Spanish pub that we were looking for. If you find the prices are a bit high for your budget, you're unfortunately forced to order at least 3 items per person (so no filling up beforehand or after). Some of the dishes were interesting but not quite up to par, like the sausage. But I recommend the fois gras croquettes, the fennel salad, and the sea bass. The sea bass actually made me cry, so I have to be honest and say we enjoyed the meal! read more

Tapas were quite good. My favorites were the chorizo croquettes, seafood paella and duck timbale. Shaved ham was pretty good as well. It is, however, a bit pricey. Other than that I enjoyed this place a lot. read more

Sensi - Excellent seafood paella! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Barcelona, B

Best chorizo I've had in a long time! We got baby chorizo (which I think was smoked), chorizo croquetas, roasted octopus with a roasted pepper aioli, roasted pork ribs (that were nice and fatty) with a ginger emulsion and a duck timbale (smaller, lighter shepherd's pie). All of this went pretty well with the beer they had on tap! Service was great and very prompt. read more

Sensi - Baby chorizo! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Barcelona, B

Phenomenal food and great ambiance! It's a small place so you definitely need a reservation, it gets packed! Tapas were delicious and they had a good wine selection. Highly recommend the pasta, and the sliders! read more

The vacation life is blissfully easy - your OOO message is on, currency starts to resemble Monopoly money due to the exchange (sometimes I'd rather not know, okay?) and your first glass of cava may or may not be consumed before noon. But finding restaurants that are open on Sundays in Barcelona? Not so easy. Undaunted by the challenge of finding fantastic fare our first evening in Barcelona, we put the Yelp app to the test and followed the moving blue dot on my mobile to a little restaurant in the Barri Gòtic neighborhood. Guess everyone else had the same idea, because Sensi was deliciously alive and kicking. Fortunately, they had exactly two seats left at the bar and my friend and I recognized the opportunity and zeroed in. The concept at Sensi is one that celebrates the old and flirts with the new. Though you can certainly enjoy classic Catalan tapas (we did), you can also try Asian-influenced dishes such as mussels swathed in a red curry, grilled prawns kissed by a mango chutney or Iberian pork tataki. Verdict: all are swoon-worthy, though I'd recommend staying away from the paella (a little birdie shared that it isn't made-from-scratch). And if they have the burrata that the local farmer delivers every morning, do get it! You'll find yourself making excuses to come back for the decadent cheese with a creamy center. It's no joke, friends! The vino tinto flowed (the house selection is excellent!) and we became fast friends with the handsome, disarmingly charming barkeep. We were also befriended by a married couple from Rotterdam who in the end seemed to be seeking new friends for a... how do I say it? A casual encounter. Um, no! However, the evening was still crazy and wild and spontaneous and fun by our good ol'-fashioned standards. Though Sensi is definitely more restaurant than bar, if you have the chance to sit at the bar, you will create your own nightlife! Just do it. read more

This place was so good that my husband and I went here twice during our time in Barcelona. We wanted to try as many places as possible but we just couldn't resist coming back. We first stumbled in here our first night in town. It was you, Yelp, that led us here. We were looking for a good tapas place actually opened on Sunday night. After some delightful seafood at a place whose name I can't remember (sad that I can't write a Yelp review, as we kind of stumbled upon it), we landed at Sensi. We didn't have a reservation so we waited 15 minutes, sipping some wine as we did. (All of this cheap and readily available wine was such a novelty to us Utahns. YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND.) We sat down at our table and looked at the menu. We were just going to order a couple of things, but saw we had to order a minimum of four. This was weird, but we just decided we'd be really full when we were done. It's all good. So, our choices: paella (I know...), suckling pig (finally! and in tapas format) and the chorizo and goat cheese salad because we thought they might be small. OH MY GOD. So that goat cheese salad was really good, but it was a salad. I can't say a whole lot. And suckling pig! My quest to eat this had been thwarted up until this point on our trip, and it was so tender and wonderful and the little bit of crispy skin was AMAZING. I wanted more, but i didn't want to be greedy. The paella was definitely the best we had on our trip. Perfectly seasoned with very fresh seafood. But the biggest surprise was the chorizo. It came out looking like a thing of cocktail smokies you would enjoy at your grandma's house while watching football (the American variety), so I may have underestimated it. But that rich, wonderful flavor. It was mind blowing. And then we came back on Wednesday night for our last meal in town. We got some of our favorites from last time (chorizo, paella) with some other delights. From fresh seafood (tuna tartare, sea bass ceviche, squid) to some Asian stir fry, to that wonderful duck they're so known for, it was a treat again. Excellent decision to come back. Our waiter from the previous night remembered us, even. I hope it wasn't because we were obnoxious Americans. Great service, fair prices, amazing food. Lots of English speakers here. It may be a tourist trap but I DON'T CARE. This place is supremely delicious and I already miss it now that I'm back home. That is all. read more

The boyfriend and I stopped in here for sangria and a few tapas before heading to another dessert only restaurant. I can't say the food was bad or the prices were outrageous. In fact everything we ordered was quite good and the bill was very reasonable. But unfortunately I found this place to be incredibly touristy. Let me explain why: Since we were headed elsewhere for a five-course dessert tasting later we wanted to keep it light. When we placed our order for only three tapas we were informed there was a four tapa minimum. A tapa minimum, REALLY?! They also added a cover charge and bread fee to the bill. This did not happen anywhere else during our trip in Barcelona. Then when they processed our credit card the server asked us if we wanted to add anything to the total. This seemed to me like they were trying to take advantage of American tourists who don't know tip is typically not added in Europe. Overall there were just a few things that rubbed me the wrong way about our experience at Sensi, and with a city full of better options, there's no reason to settle. read more

Highly recommended! Everything we ordered was truly delicious. Just not the simple tapas. It was delicate, well presented and very tasty! We'll come again at our next visit in Barcelona! read more

This place was way too touristy for me, and the food was just ok. The service was nice but they tried to pressure us to get more tapas. Their food was not so good that I wanted to order more. Sorry. read more

By far, one of the best tapas restaurants I visited during my stay in Barcelona. I've recommended this restaurant to several friends and they all agree that it is delicious and always a fun time. Came here for dinner one night with friends and what really stuck out to me was how private, quaint, and dark this restaurant is. It really feels like its just you and your friends out for dinner without anyone else in the restaurant. We ordered the batatas bravas which were amazing! Whatever sauce they used, BRAVO. The burrata was great - they offered three different types, forgot what the name was but the sweeter one is great. The truffle ravioli was so so so tasty and unlike any other truffle "anything" I've had (TOTALLY recommend). We also tried the seafood paella which was generous in all the seafood and exceptionally tasty. For being tapas, the portions are pretty reasonable. Next time I come to Barcelona, I'll forsure be coming back. read more

Visit Barcelona with my honey the past few days and was told they had the best tapas in barca! Couldn't agree more. The cheesy spicy potatoes are to die for and the sea bass ceviche was incredibly fresh! Everything was so yummy here and the atmosphere was great! We went two nights in a row, that's how great it was!! Salmon croquettes are a must try! And if you're vegetarian, that's fine, so am I and I left full! The dessert menu doesn't offer an extensive collection of delectable treats, but, do try the cheesecake. It's amazing!!!!! Ohhh Barcelona, take me back.. I want to eat at Sensi.. Oh! Before I finish this review, MAKE SURE TO MAKE A RESERVATION at least an hour ahead of time! The place is jumping and it's small, there are only about 15-20 tables there. We saw many people get told to come back in an hour! The music is loud and fun. They give you a small loaf of chopped bread, try not to eat all of it while your waiting for a dish to come! Sip your water instead and save room for other foods! read more

The food was wonderful and so was the service. We first went to the other location - when they were full the host was kind enough to call the other location a block away to see if they had a table. This location held a table AND sent their host to come walk us there so no other party of 3 got our table. The service was amazing. Dishes came out fresh, hot and perfectly timed. The sangria is great! Get the zucchini with goat cheese/honey mousse and paella -our faves! read more

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The food was good. I had a small paella dish. The waiter moved my party of 4 due to a larger party arriving with a reservation. We received complimentary drinks of our choice as a concession. That was phenomenal service. read more

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Far and above my favorite tapas IN Barcelona. So much so that I went here 3 times in 6 days. Seriously great food and wonderful service. If you enjoy seafood you'll be in heaven. Tuna tartare was my favorite dish. Also loved the swordfish, salmon with mascarpone cheese and the mussels. Paella and ravioli were good too. The sauv blanc wine is a beautiful addition. Top marks. Love this place !! read more

Sensi - TUNA TARTARE - Dish of the night! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Barcelona, B

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I first visited Sensi back in 2013 when there was only one location, now there are three: Sensi Tapas, Sensi Bistro and Sensi Gourmet Tapas. In 2013 I was immediately impressed by everything on the menu, especially the pulpo (octopus) which I think was the best I've ever had. Fast forward to 2015 and my wife and I arrived at Sensi Tapas. First strike was the manager refusing to speak to me in Spanish. I told him we wanted a table for two and then asked about the old Sensi location in Spanish, he responded brusquely in English. My Spanish does have a hint of gringo/Colombian accent, but I am fluent. I find it condescending and obnoxious to be treated like another tourist who is incapable of speaking in a local dialect just because I don't have an accent that is to his liking. He also came over and filled our glasses with the wrong wine that we had not been drinking and gave us a hard time when we pointed that out. Douchey manager aside, our waiter and service was great. Onto the food. We started with the Mushrooms in Crema Catalana which I found delicious, the mushrooms were mixed together with egg and had creme bruleé type crust on it. Next up was Duck Timbale, which was way too dry and flavorless. It also arrived cold when clearly it is a hot dish. The Paella was equally forgettable. They didn't have Pulpo as I remembered it, this time it was Octopus and Baby Eel layered with paprika vinaigrette. I really liked it, the baby eels kind of grossed out my wife but I loved their pasta-like texture. So, it was 2 out of 4 for the meals with good service excluding a douchey manager. I guess I'm not surprised. The old Sensi in 2013 had an undergound feel with only half the clientele being tourists, now it's closer to 100% tourists. When I'm back in BCN I might try one of the other locations, but I won't be coming back here. read more

I´ve read many many reviews about this restaurant and I was really thrilled and excited about tasting their great tapas on the first night in Bcn, I even had all the tapa names in my iPhone of all the recommended choices from other reviews. I ordered: Pastel de Pato (Duck Timbale): it was excellent, I really appreciated the succulent pulled duck, simply delicious and to die for!!! Croquetas de Jamon: not the best I´ve ever had, probably one that has never tasted a croqueta de jamon before can tell you is delicious but I´ve had the Cuban version and is much better Patatas a la Brava: It did not wow me, it was just squared fries with a spicy cocktail sauce on top....I just wanted to know what the fuzz was about when other people ordered this tapa Mini Burger: it was a salmon burger which was ok, did not wow me either Langostinos with Chutney sauce: just 3 jumbo skewer shrimps with some really salty and dark soy sauce noodles, it was the worse than the ones served in any of the Chinese fast food restaurants THE WORSE PART OF THIS EXPERIENCE: PAELLA, it was the worse rice with seafood I´ve ever tasted in my life and believe I am Asian and I know about Rice! The so called Paella was too salty, runny and the worse part is that the rice was raw, the rice inside the Mussel was just raw and uneatable, maybe for birds and other animals raw/uncooked rice is digestible but not for humans. My boyfriend and I left this place sick and wanted to throw up. Before arriving to Bcn, my boyfriend was just thinking in eating Paella every day but this disgusting so called Paella left him really sick and took away any desire to eat Paella ever in his life. Only the Sangria and the Duck Timbale was good, the rest....eat at your own risk read more

Very rarely do I visit a place on vacation more than once; even more rare to visit on consecutive nights. Well I did that here, and so did the two other parties sitting next to me at the bar. Some of the best tapas in BCN. Aside from speaking English, the owner/servers will carefully explain each dish, supply recommendations, and ensure you experience here is the best possible. I stopped by here after reading reviews online from various sites and it seemed unanimous. This venue is rather small (seats 30 or so people) but is quite the intimate venue. Amazing, delicious food. The selection is not that extensive but every dish is carefully selected and well prepared. Some dishes are better than others but the patatas bravas, ceviche, and paella stood out the most. I highly recommend stopping by here. You will not be disappointed. read more

The best tapas and wine I had in Barcelona was at this place! Absolutely devoured all my food! From the chorizitos, the pan con tomate, the eggplant with burrada, mini paella, cheese plate, all amazing! A must stop when in the área. :) read more