Incredible tapas in the heart of Barcelona. Definitely recommend sharing a few different tapas. The paella tapa is incredible and was so delicious and was our overall favorite read more

Sensi Mezzanine - Vegetable tapa - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

Came here with the wifey around 10:30 pm yesterday night partly because of past reviews and that they were open late for our dinner. I think i used google map to direct me to Sensi but happened to go to the sister restaurant since it was the first we passed with the "Sensi" name.. didn't realize til later that a few more yards, I would be at the Sensi one. But no worries, Sensi Mezzanine was great. We went with some tapas since that's the point of coming to Barcelona! I ordered the plate of Iberian ham and added the bread with tomato. My wife had the octopus tapa and for drinks, kept it simple because we had an early wake up to do touristy stuff and tried their tropical lemonade. Food was delish and though the blonde waitress with the short emo hair wasn't the friendliest or inviting, the bartender who looked like the actor who starred in Mr Robot and played Freddy Mercury in Queen the movie, was cool and attentive. I give this 5 stars and worth a visit. We loved our tapas and plan to go again before heading back to Cali read more

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Food is probably 3-4 star Experience overall 2 star I mean, this is a tourist zone, I guess that's what you get. Broccoli Cream was sent to us falsely, I was like we didn't order this, our waiter before he even checked, looked at us like we were lying. For a second it made me doubt my english is getting worse. Patata Bravas - ugh Cod Confit - cod tasted like frozen cod,??????!!!! Seafood Paella - rice was not cooked through for me. Maybe it supposed to be like that? Not anywhere else I go though. At the end the surprise was, this is literally the ONLY place ask for tips among all the places I visited in Barcelona in 7 days. We if your service is good it's reasonable, but yeah. And being the only, later on I avoided going to restaurant within tourist zones. Bye read more

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If you love the tapas scene this is a great place to add to your list of places to visit. There were quite a few people waiting for table but as we were a party of two we managed to secure a table rather quickly. The waitress was very busy but was super courteous and took the time to answer the questions that we had - between our Spanish and her English we made it work out. Love the prices of the drinks as they are very fair. The tapas prices seem a bit steep until you see the presentation and taste them at which time it is clear that they are worth the price. Some of the recommendations are the Iberico ham, the ceviche, the croquettes, and the seafood paella. Highly recommended. read more

Sensi Mezzanine - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

This is one place, I can say with full confidence, that the reviews and star ratings are Spot On. We came to Sensi Mezzanine for dinner (6 of us) and walked into moderate noise levels, a warm welcoming atmosphere and soft lighting. The table setting lures you in. They have an excellent wine selection with friendly and attentive staff, as well. Now for the deets: -The poached egg with shaved ham and wild mushrooms - yum -Hindu style shrimp - absolutely tasty -Duck confit - was a level below the rest but very tasty still -Mussels were delectable - The mini burger with foie gras, don't think twice, just get it - Octopus, the best I've had in Barcelona this far. Well prepared and the flavors were wonderful. - Truffle ravioli in parmesan cream was absolutely tasty As for dessert: -Chocolate fondant -Dulce de leche cheesecake -Homemade tiramisu Get all three. You won't be sorry. If you get a chance, definitely stop by for a bite to eat! It's a definite 4.5 star but did not want to drop them to a 4 (only because the poached egg was a little on the colder side than what I would have liked, but it still tasted great regardless) read more

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After 4 days of meat and potatoes, we arrived in Barcelona with a serious craving for flavoring outside of just salt and Sensi was the most amazing spot to start our culinary journey through Barcelona!! The FIRST thing we wanted was SALAD. So weird, right? Or anything green! They didn't have much by way of greens, but they had a delicious papaya mango salad that really hit the spot for me! It was so refreshing - yum! More Highlights of the meal were: - Pork Loin - Truffle Ravioli - Definitely the favorite out of all the savory highlights! - Ham and poached egg Finally, the DESSERT! The table decided their favorite was a nice refreshing scoop of lemon sorbet, but my personal favorite was the dulche de leche cheesecake. It was the dessert I saw on the way in, thought about through dinner, and when we finally got a generous serving of cheesecake for the table, it did not disappoint! :) Overall, loved the experience here! read more

If you want decent food with a side of being ignored, go here! This review needs writing now, since I'm still livid from last night. I tried to go to the regular Sensi but even the bar was booked up for a few hours. The host suggested nearby Sensi Mezzanine since it has two floors and more seating, so I gave it a shot. I was seated at the bar upstairs and at first I liked the place: cozy, mood lighting, interesting menu. Right away though, things seemed a bit off. The menu said to ask a server about their cocktails of the day. When I asked the bartender, he had no idea, so he asked a waitress. She gave sort of an exasperated/annoyed look and didn't really answer. So he just told me "uh, a mojito maybe?" I gave up and ordered a sangria, which was perhaps the most flavorless sangria I've ever had. I studied the menu and picked out a couple tapas to start with, along with one or two more to possibly add if I was still hungry. It took a while, but the waitress eventually took my order. Right after I ordered, a semi-regular (?) showed up with his two friends and sat at the bar with me. Almost immediately, they had drinks, then apps, then actual hot tapas! Meanwhile, I'm starving after flying into the city earlier in the evening and still nothing. Based on my time stamps on photos from when I sat down until I actually got my first item, it was about 45 minutes. It was also SUCH an inconvenience for my waitress to step away from chatting to just get a glass of wine. My dish, the Catalan casserole, was already starting to get cool by the time I received it so I'm guessing it was sitting ignored for a bit. It was basically scalloped potatoes with some Spanish sausage strewn in and topped with cheese; tasty enough, but it would have been better when the cheese layer was fresh out of the oven. Since that dish took a while, I tried ordering one more item to speed things up and hoped that it might come out with the second. Meanwhile, the guys were on their 3rd round of drinks and hot food, while the waitress and manager (?) fussed over them. My second tapa, squid and chorizo, arrived almost 1/2 hour later. At this point, I was pissed and told the server who brought it to cancel my other item and bring me the check. He looked worried, ran off. The bartender asked if I wanted bread to go with the sauce-y dish. TWICE. I said no, and also asked him for the check. Finally, the blonde waitress left her buddies to check on me and I asked her for the check. THAT'S 3X. She brought it to me and GUESS WHAT THEY HAD THE NERVE TO ADD?!? Yup, the bread! I'm glad I checked and I mock-sweetly pointed out I didn't have any bread and made her take the €1 charge off. Petty, but they weren't getting any extra money from me. They gave me the restaurant's usual limoncello farewell shot, which I finished then took off. I haven't really had problems with service in Europe in many years. This experience illustrates exactly why I think tipping culture actually works; without the incentive, some awful servers don't put in any effort. So with Sensi Mezzanine, if you're not a large, loud bachelorette party (there were a couple) or obnoxiously buddy-buddy with the staff, don't bother. There are far too many good places to eat with excellent service in Barcelona to waste your time here read more

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We went first to the other restaurant nearby, which was fully booked. The very nice waiter there said they had this sister restaurant instead and then followed us over there and got us settled upstairs. Very nice atmosphere, the staff was all very lovely and attentive. And the food! Wauv. So delicious. We actually ended up going twice over a three-day stay in Barcelona. The first time was Thursday last week. We had the patatas bravos (really good), the cheese plate, mini burgers. The second visit was on Saturday. Everything was fully booked and the place was packed, but still, they remembered us from Thursday and we got a place at the bar upstairs. Again, awesome food. Despite the busy atmosphere the staff remained attentive and the service was excellent. This was definitely our favourite restaurant in Barcelona and I highly recommend it. read more

Another example of incredible, informal dining in Barcelona! Even the tomato bread is interesting! We also had cod prepared with coconut milk, spices and a lovely piece of shrimp. The first item on the menu is traditional tapas - poached egg with ham and mushrooms. Tuna was seared and prepared in Asian fusion fashion. Eggplant Parmesan was deconstructed, very easy on cheese and a bit sweet from the peppers. Tempura zucchini stuffed with goat cheese and a sweet glaze. Very interesting combinations. Fun food. Go there! Super informal dining with friendly service. read more

Sensi Mezzanine - Tempura zucchini and tomato bread - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

Lovely bar in the old Barcelona, friendly multi-lingual staff (Catalan, Spanish, English, and French, maybe more, who knows?) waiting very attentively on you, delicious tapas, extensive selection of drinks, warm atmosphere, cute decor, everything contributed to a very nice evening. We had their excellent jamon iberico, the very baroque tuna tataki (my Japanese husband thought it was slightly unorthodox, but delicious, to find candied ginger and slices of kumquat on the plate). This was followed by a very generous portion of roasted octopus, a memorable serving of oh-so-creamy truffle raviolis, and the specialty of the house, a very tasty seafood paella served in its own doll pan. The suggestion of two to three tapas per person is very sensible and the check was quite reasonable. After a day of exploring, this is the place you want to go if you are looking for more than the usual tourist fare found elsewhere, and recharge your batteries for more wandering in the ancient streets of the old city. read more

Really great experience at Sensi. The service was amazing and the food was delicious!!! read more

This place is so good! Small seating area but just enough to feel at home and very fancy at the same time. I loved all of the flavors in their tapas and the drinks are not expensive at all. We had 4 sangrias plus multiple tapas. read more

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This place was amazing! For 2 people had 5 tapas, sangria, espresso, and absolutely wonderful tiramisu. Could not have been happier. The waiter was busy, but had a great personality and was as attentive as he could be with being as busy as it was. (With ppl waiting). I floated out of here very happy and satisfied as was my husband. We came here without reservations early in the evening 8:00ish and were able to get a table within 15 minutes. But I highly recommend reservations to ensure you get a seat cause ppl were waiting a long time! read more

This is literally the best meal my husband and I have ever eaten. We went here on one of our many European stops during our Honeymoon, and it is the most wonderful, memorable restaurant-experience we had. Our server, Yvonne, was so sweet, helpful, and friendly. She even brought us limoncello shots to take with her after our meal. The grilled octopus dish and the zucchini with goat cheese dish almost brought me to TEARS. GREAT value for such amazing food and wine, too. Make a reservation, go here hungry, and pray you get lovely Yvonne to give you the best night ever. read more

Super delicious and great prices! For the presentation, quality and taste, my husband and I were very pleased with our meal here. We ordered the tapas risotto, mussels, squid, and shrimp, all of them spectacular! The service was very nice and ambiance busy (but in a good way). We went there on a Tuesday night and got a table right away. Would definitely visit again next time in Barcelona! read more

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If I could give 6 stars, I would. Best meal I had in Barcelona. The service was excellent, the ambience warm, and the food was out of this world delicious. I highly highly recommend the octopus, the seafood paella, and the chicken thigh. The octopus was perfectly cooked and a generous portion. The paella was perfectly seasoned and full of seafood. And the chicken - crispy skin, tender meat, with a lovely sauce. And each was only 7-8€! Each plate was beautifully presented. Come - you won't regret it. read more

Sensi Mezzanine - Octopus - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Our hotel recommended this place. We love every single dish we ordered. Friendly service we ordered all the seafood on the menu please some meat and tinny hamburger. read more

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Tl;dr: aggressive waiters will nickel and dime you for small portions of food. Taxes not included in menu prices. - The food was decent, but this is a very touristy place. The menu states V.A.T. is not included and the check came with an underlined 'service (tip) is not included' - both of which are not normal here and make the menu seem cheaper than it is. Worst part of the experience was being nickel and dimed extensively. We were served two dishes we did not order and the waiter 'misunderstood' what I was saying when I tried to refuse them. My hungry friends ate off the dishes, so we were charged - very shady tactic to get more money. Bread and water will both cost money without you being told so. read more

Great food great service must try it !!! Completely satisfied..his place is so good I am going to another location tonight it's a must go to place !! You have to try the tuna !! And the deserts !! read more

Sensi Mezzanine - Great food service nothing really more to say !! Worth every dollar ! - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

We thought this place was amazing! The staff were attentive but not annoying- friendly and always checked back with us. But the food, oh the food! We are tired if the standard tapas fair - the originally here was fabulous. And prices were great - it felt like a place the locals would go to. We very much enjoyed our experience and would highly recommend the tuna, traditional cabbage roll if it's in the menu. Thank you for squeezing us in, Hans - reservations recommended! What an enjoyable experience! read more

Sensi Mezzanine - Everything was amazing!! - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Wow, where do I begin with this establishment. The waitress did not serve us water. I asked for tap water and she refused as she said, "The water is bad here." And instead, the waitress gave us NOTHING to drink. Are you kidding me? Who refuses someone water to drink? Or in fact, who doesn't serve anything at all and decides for me? Next, the food was just bland, extremely small portioned and over priced, nothing to go home and rave about. This restaurant has multiple locations and they all seem like a tourist attraction. If you're not from Spain, I DO NOT recommend this establishment. Do not eat here or get tricked into it by others. Also, when I charged the meal, I told the waitress to charge EURO and not USD and she still charged my card USD so the below average meal was more expensive. read more

One of a million tapas joints, this one is in the middle of the pack. Skip the mini paella as it will come out cold. Dive into the mushroom cream with poached egg as it will dazzle your taste buds. The mini burgers are a must (even so one per order). The zuchini tempura was an interesting choice for a little Asian influence. Buen provecho! read more

Sensi Mezzanine - Mini burgers and mushroom cream are both very good! - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Their tapas are very delicious. They received 4 stars because of the wait. The servers were friendly. We did not have reservation and we were lucky that they took us. They were very busy. It is a casual and cozy place. It took them about 2 hours to serve us 5 tapas. It meant to be a snack for the four of us and the long sit down felt like dinner. We canceled a couple orders due to the long wait. read more

We really loved our dinner here. The place is good for small parties. It's cozy and very friendly service. They took very good care of us.

The food was amazing! Very filling and well done but wait time was extremely long for the food and waiters ignored us at time. The food came out st different times so the entire party could not eat together. Also, they charged us extra euros for bread we never even got. read more

Sensi Mezzanine - Cod with shrimp Brazilian style - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Food was amazing!! Wine was great! Service was great! By far my best experience dining in Spain! The pulpo was divine!!!! read more

Sensi Mezzanine - Pulpo - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

The tapas, ambiance, sangria and dessert at this spot are unparalleled! I absolutely LOVED this place. The service was great and the servers were great as well. I recommend the pork tapas -- extremely flavorful & every bite was to die for. It is a must for anyone visiting Barcelona. One of the best meals I have ever enjoyed. read more

5 stars doesn't do Sensi justice!! I cannot say enough amazing things about my experience at Sensi! First off, we made a reservation but since there are different locations, went to the wrong restaurant. Without hesitation, Ivan walked us over to the correct location and sat us down without any questions. Customer service on another level! Once seated, we were explained the menu and any questions we had were answered. We ordered all different dishes and the progression of each dish was deliberately thought out and explained each time a new one was presented. I have no clue if it's Michelin starred or not, but it's been my favorite place I've ever been. I almost love that it's so unknown and will take anyone there the next time I'm in the city x love you guys! read more

Awesome little spot! My faves were the octopus, truffle ravioli, beet and goat cheese salad, and the tempura zucchini stuffed with cheese. Also yummy we're the jamon platter and the shrimp!! Service was great!!! Highly recommend. read more

I love sensi so much - amazing tapas. However during our last visit to sensi mezzanine they were out of the truffle ravioli, chicken, tuna, the list goes on! Pretty much all of the favorites. I wish they would have told us before we ordered because it was super disappointing. Still love sensi but that definitely deserved a review. read more

the food was ok, but having eaten at Sensi a few nights earlier, we had such high expectations. The food by all means is better than any of the touristy options near la Rambla, but would suggest to go to Sensi if you can. read more

Really enjoyed our meal here. Small place with welcoming staff. Service was great. Tapas were varied and excellent. We enjoyed our meal so much we ate all 4 Sensi restaurants during our stay in Barcelona! Highly recommend all! read more

The ceviche, truffle ravioli, and pork loin are show stoppers. We came back every day to this spot.

This may have been my favorite restaurant during our time in Barcelona (though it is pretty hard to choose a favorite). The service was absolutely fantastic and the atmosphere was so nice and beautiful. Our group of 6 had many dishes to share including the patatas bravas, zucchini tempura, duck confit in green curry sauce, truffle ravioli, paella, cheese platter, mini beef and fois gras burgers, and beef filet. Everything was so delicious, but my favorites were the duck confit and truffle ravioli. I highly recommend this place! Thank you for a great experience! read more

Great servers, great cocktails, excellent anbiance, great octopus cooked to perfection, ravioli with hint of black truffle delicious and I had to go for seconds, ceviche was the best I ever had in my life ( I don't eat it much at all). I will be back! read more

Stay away from upstairs. The acoustics are so very bad so everyone yells! Eating was more like attending a heavy metal concert sitting in front of the speaker cluster. They forgot one of my tapas order and the first was so little I had dreams of hitting Mc Donald's after. Still not sure if the pork loin was served cold or after an hour they found it on the dishwasher. I keep saying all experiences are good ones but.. read more

best most creative tapas experienced in barcelona. close to the port. (see prior review)

Such a refreshing escape from the tourist traps. Great food at fair prices. The squid was expertly prepared. The servers were friendly and attentive. The entire menu left my mouth watering. Can't wait to go back and try some more new things. Highly recommend paying a visit. Be sure to make a reservation as seating is limited. read more

The food was amazing, as was the service. The sea bass ceviche was incredible, as was the honey chicken. The staff was phenomenal, polite, attendant, and jovial. I wish this place was near us in the US. read more

We stumbled across this restaurant on our way to another one a friend recommended. My roommate was too "hangry" to keep walking we stopped inside. We tried 6 different tapas between the two of us a shared a bottle of cava. The muscles in white wine were fantastic, and I also had the sushi tempura, which came with a delicious wasabi sauce (not too hot--I almost would have preferred it to be more spicy!). My roommate loved the octopus she ordered but found the croquette order to be too small (2) and basic. We finished by sharing Hindu style shrimp and tempura zucchini. At the end, one of our servers cheersed us with complimentary limoncello. Our whole meal, tapas and cava bottle, was about $60 euro. read more