This is literally my favorite restaurant on the planet. The service is outstanding and they give good recommendations for what to order. I've always been 100% satisfied here. Best tapas I've ever had. Make a reservation in advance- they respond quickly read more

The team here are fantastic. Don't turn down a seat at the bar if you are offered one. The chorizo sausage and seafood paella are the best I've had on my visit and as authentic as it gets. The atmosphere is lively and embracing. Next time I am in Barcelona, I guarantee I will be back. You have made this a bon voyage to remember. read more

Small tapa's restaurant in las ramblas barcelona. Didn't expect the food to be so good. I tried octopus for the first time and it was amazing. My favorite was actually the tuna tartar is my favorite!!! There was a group of 6 and we each ordered 3 tapas. We tried almost everything on the menu and I was not disappointed with anything. We actually made a reservation for our last dinner in Barcelona because it was so good. The staff was fun and amazing. My only thing is it is really small wish it were a bigger space. FYI you need to make a reservation because it is a very popular restaurant. read more

Reeeediculoisly good. Recommended by our Fat Tire tour guide, Dicken (he was amazingly awesome on our bike tour, so of course we would wanted to take his advice), we had a phenomenal experience at Sensi. The pork dish, probably the best thing we've eaten in yearrrs. Wow well done. Everything we ate would get a 5 out of 5, but that pork dish was a 10 out of 5. Thank you for this dinner to remember. P.s. All the servers were super cute (and yes my husband agreed), def a plus plus plus! Posted are all the delicious and recommended items to get. Thanks Dicken for the awesome recommendation!! read more

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We at all 4 Sensi locations during our stay in Barcelona. While the food was excellent in all locations, this was our favorite. Every tapas we tried was delicious. Atmosphere is warm and welcoming. read more

I may be alone on this one, but I can't recommend this place. Barcelona has amazing, "simple" tapas places; this one is much too overpriced. Pros: Modern vibe Takes reservations Cons: Overpriced (too costly for small portions of only "ok" food) "Touristy" pricing structure - tax not included, asks for tips, charges for bread First, I would consider this a no-go based on the "tourist trap" type of pricing structure, alone. One of the many beautiful things about eating in Europe, to me, is the price in the menu is the EXACT price you pay in the end. No ambiguity, including, no tipping, unless you really want to (a small amount). Sensi, unlike every other place in Barcelona we went to, does NOT include the tax in their menu prices. On top of that, the receipt came with a line for tipping. The only receipt in the 50 or so food receipts from our trip with a tip line. AND, bread was not free; it was 1 Euro. Yes, this is all stated in the menu (which is in English). And yes, this is not a lot of money in the end. But, I found it misleading and in poor taste (pun intended). If you're looking around for a place to eat and choose this place looking at the menu, you should know you will end up paying more than you thought you would based on tax and needing to order more dishes due to the portion sizes, and leaving with guilt if you don't tip. But, this should also of course be about the food and its value. The food was too overpriced for being just ok and such small portions. Paella was quite wet and tomato flavored, lacking the smell or flavor of saffron. The squid pieces in it were tender, however. There was one prawn in the dish. The circular dish is maybe 5 inches in diameter; very small. Squid with sausage was unique; tasted good. My favorite of the bunch. Only 5 bite-sized pieces though. Duck confit was a mixture of shredded duck and mashed potato. The potato took over the texture of the dish, making it mushy. I didn't get the texture or much flavor from the duck. The vegetable dish was mostly julienned carrots with some small sauce on the side. Lacked variety in flavor and texture. read more

Yaaaaas! This was by far my favorite tapa meals in Barcelona. The tasting menu was on point and the strawberry mojito was absolutely gorgeous (dangerously so). After going to a few tourist trap restos, I was so happy to have found this one that is just simply delicious. read more

Great food and service. Get the tuna Tatar, the best. Sangria, check. Just good no great food and people. Super find and will be back.

This was on the top of our list to try when we were in Barcelona, but after trying it we weren't completely blown away. The food was good, some dishes like the Veggie Tempura with mousse and Candied Ginger Risotto were great, but was other dishes such as the truffle ravioli and croquettes fell flat. We thought everything needed salt, but that just might be our American taste buds lol. The biggest reason why we didn't enjoy it as much because this place had the look, feel, and flavor of every restaurant back home in LA. Lots of American accents, with fusion dishes made us feel like we weren't in the beautiful city of Barcelona, but rather the West Side. If you are looking for that full authentic Spanish experience there are other places for Tapas. read more

Found this gem while wondering through the narrow streets of Barcelona, from the moment we walked in the staff was perfect, wonderful atmosphere and hands down the best food we had our entire trip. Definitely worth seeking this place out! Very multi language friendly. read more

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Food was meh. Sangria was ok. Service and ambiance were good. 3 stars. The paella they claim to be famous for was much too salty and frankly not that interesting, and the Iberian pork that the waiter said was the best dish in the house was unremarkable. The fish was pretty good, as was the mushroom dish, though not outstanding. All in all an ok meal, but I wouldn't come back given that there are better options in the area. read more

This place is casual, fun & lively. Modern decor & friendly staff. We had the seafood paella, truffle ravioli, mussels & ceviches with a few glasses of sangrias. All delish & fresh! Not a traditional tapas but more modern & fun take on tapas. read more

We came here the day after going to Sensi Mezzanine. I liked Sensi Mezzanine better overall but this was still very good. The cheese plate and the truffle ravioli were truly outstanding. Do not recommend the calamari dish. The Iberian pork was pretty good. Check out the Mezzanine if you can! read more

After 4 days of being less than impressed by the food in Spain, we found Sensi Bistro. Not only was this the best meal we had in Spain, it's one of the best I've ever had. The wait staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and our 6 tapas choices were perfectly timed. Sadly, the best came last and we were too full to enjoy. They suggest 2-3 plates per person, and we were surprised by how large the portions were. For the 2 of us, we spent £63 on a bottle of wine and 6 tapas. We would have easily spent double that on a similar meal in the U.S. (And the quality would not have been as good). We would be going back tonight if we hadn't discovered that there are two other Sensi restaurants to try! read more

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This was a recommendation of a friend and was one of the best meals we had on our trip; there been a robust debate. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting to put this on your list. Make reservations so you have a seat; it's easy to do online. The staff was excellent and made some great recommendations. We order 6 dishes for two adult men. We loved all 6, but they nearly had to roll us out. I would recommend 4 to 5 dishes. The octopus was fab, as well as the truffle ravioli, tuna tartare, goats cheese, caprese salad, and assorted cheese. read more

My wife and I came here after searching tapas yelp reviews, and we are so glad we did! Our server, Amber was so nice, and she recommended the best items. So glad we came! read more

Some of the best food I've ever put into my mouth. We had by accidentally made a reservation at Sensi's sister restaurant, but the manager was kind enough to make room for us and we were seated within 10 minutes. Sangrías are amazing and food is unreal. Everything tastes so fresh, from the tomato bread to the papas bravas to the caprese salad (just a few things of the many dishes we got because we couldn't stop ordering). Great presentations as well. We had Isaac as our waiter and we loved him. I will definitely back here many times during my semester in Barcelona. read more

This restaurant was recommended to us by a local and we were so happy that this was our first meal and introduction to food in Barcelona! This is a charming place and the food is delicious! We shared a variety of tapas and each was delightful. We didn't have one that disappointed. Highly recommend! read more

INCREDIBLE! Been traveling through Europe for a month and while in Barcelona stumbled across this place and decided to give it a shot. Out of the 4 people traveling with us we all agreed it was the BEST meal we had had on the trip, by far. Atmosphere is great and the food is beyond words. Really well done tapas, the owner was fantastic and even offered to walk us to this amazing cocktail bar after work. Service was impeccable and once again the food. You won't find better tapas for the price anywhere in Barcelona. When we eventually come back it's a MUST for everyone who came. 10/10 and would suggest this to anyone. Plates run anywhere between €5-€15 and can easily be shared. We did about 3 per person and were SO FULL and everyone can't stop talking about it and it's been days since we've been. Love this place and can't wait to return!! read more

Sensi Bistro - Menu outside the tapas bar - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Barcelona, B

Amazing delicious food and excellent service. Definitely need a reservation but so worth it. The waiters and so sweet and attentive and the food is outstanding. The truffle ravioli was unreal and all of the meat dishes are excellent, highly recommend this restaurant! read more

These guys are serious about their food. Lots of love put into the preparation and dishes. I can see how the vibe can seem less than friendly, but if you show genuine interest, they reciprocate. You will leave with one of the best meals you've had in Barcelona. I had grilled octopus, pork, and paella. Wonderful place in a touristy (crap) area of the city. read more

My husband and I had the most delicious meal here last night! After extensively reading yelp reviews we decided to cross our fingers and hope for a table. We walked into a packed house and were graciously greeted by one of the staff. They had ONE table! ONE! I'm so glad they did because this was the BEST meal we've had in Europe! We had the truffle ravioli, the sea bass ceviche, octopus, and paella. Oh and the leche cheesecake! Every bite was better than the last and we could not have been more satisfied ! Super trendy upbeat atmosphere where we could definitely see our selves hanging out if we lived here. The waiter recommended wine and his knowledge of the grape and region were fantastic. Service was awesome as well! read more

Amazing. Every single tapa we had just kept getting better. We took most of the recommendations from the server. The mussels and the salmon were my favorite. My boyfriend really enjoyed the risotto. We were able to call around 7:45 and get a reservation for 9 PM. Very small place so I recommend calling ahead but definitely recommend! read more

Phenomenal! They serve Spanish Japanese fusion tapas. We had 7 tapas for three people. Everything was delicious. The salmon tataki is particularly good! read more

Fantastic, service with a smile regardless of our useless/non existent Spanish. A great introduction into the Barca tapas culture, would 100% bring friends to this place next time. A little bit off of las ramblas but absolutey worth the detour, a highlight was the duck dish (I forget the specifics) and the cheese platter. read more

Couldn't get in the first night but we'll worth the wait. Favorite was the Truffle Parmesan Ravioli!

Amazing small bistro, do not miss it if you are in BCN. The duck is divine, but all tapas are in general excellent. Make sure you book it in advance otherwise it might be difficult to find seats. The team is very friendly and they do their very best to provide a great experience. Please be aware that the place is small and not fancy, so if space and fanciness is important for you this is not the right place. There you go for the food, the friendly and great environment. read more

This was our first meal during a 4 day stay in Barcelona and a favorite for some members of our group. The staff was friendly and escorted us from the full location to the nearly empty identical one down the street. The duck and octopus were favorites, as was the ubiquitous but always delicious jamon. The cheese platter was underwhelming, but I think the cheeses of this region tend to be fairly mild to my palate. Would recommend this as a decent intro to tapas for anyone visiting this area. read more

Made a reservation to dine by myself, and they seated me at the bar. The bartender was French and very nice and accommodating. It was a packed house but service was swift and good. I had three tapas and a dessert - more than enough for one person but I wanted to try several things! Sensi came highly recommended by friends and I can understand why! I'll be back next time. :) read more

Expensive, and they messed up our tab after not bringing the check when asked. Food wasn't great; simple authentic tapas in Barcelona are better than whatever this is. This is a trap for tourists. Go elsewhere. read more

This was my second time visiting Sensi and it did not disappoint! Started with the Passionfruit mojito, which was very sweet and delicious. Some of the highlights were the miso glazed salmon, tuna tartar, pan con tomate, truffle ravioli, and the mussels. Great service, even though we were kind of disruptive as a big group. Delicious, worth the hype and the wait! read more

Best Tapas place I have ever been to. Every dish was extraordinary! I can't wait to go back to Barcelona and dine here again and again.

Very good tapas, great easy going place with good service. Tapas portions are rather big so maybe 2-3 per person max. Reasonably priced drinks, wine bottles starting from 10€. Food is great and innovative, not your standard tapas. read more

We had dinner at Sensi on the first night of our stay in Barcelona and we were totally wow-ed by the food. Each dish was very flavorful and unique, culminating in a delicious paella dish that we devoured. The server recommended a great bottle of wine that went well with everything on the menu (especially the paella). The vibe is hip and romantic, and it has a great location in the Barri Gotic. A great spot to visit for travelers! read more

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Excellent tapas! Small and busy restaurant with tables close together, but the staff is friendly and the food was amazing. Each plate of tapas that came out was delicious and totally different than the one before-- one of my favorite meals in Barcelona, and I would absolutely recommend! read more

This place was awesome! It's tiny so unless you get there before 6:30pm, make a reservation or wait. Went with my husband, our two year old son, our friend and my mom. We ordered nine tapas for all of us. The sangria is very good. The standout food was the Tapas of the Day - flank steak with mushroom sauce (it melts in your mouth), and the eggplant with buffalo mozzarella cheese (like eggplant parm), and the tuna tartar. Would completely recommend going here. read more

For my first and only tapas experience, this one did not disappoint. The atmosphere was romantic, the drinks were good and the food was delicious! We got the "cocktails of the day" and honestly had no idea what they were until we tasted some Amaretto sour, but they were yummy. The cheese platter was good but the marmalade was truly the star on that one. The truffle ravioli could've used a little sprinkled cheese on top. My boyfriend had a recommended beef plate that was so thinly sliced it was impressive, while I had the salmon tataki which was great. We definitely would return here if we could! read more

This place is the real deal for interesting, delicious and high-quality food plus amazingly kind and hospitable hosts and service staff. We had a lot of food, as the previous night we had only ordered 2 tapas each from another place in Gothic and it wasn't enough food. We had burrata with rocket salad, goat cheese salad, duck/potatoe dish, paella, thai chicken. All were prepared superbly and the portions were so generous. We had a great meal. It is a busy place, so you do need rez after 8pm. We will be back with friends! read more

We had an exquisite meal here! The duck confit is to die for!!! The place fills up pretty quickly so get there when it opens.

A true hidden gem. Some of the best tapas we had in Barcelona. The truffle raviolis were and the short ribs were fantastic.