My friend and I stumbled soon this place and were so glad we did!! The food was amazing and it was…read moregreat service. We got sat right away and ordered the sangria- definitely do it!! It had fresh fruit and was delicious! Good spot, good prices and good vibes!

A small tapas restaurant in a popular plaza. We only had the chance to visit quickly as we had a…read moreplane to catch. Seating is difficult here because it is small - would not recommend to come with a larger group. We purchased a single tapa to share that was made of potato. It was freshly made - also had a sample bit of a sausage and it was delicious.

his place was so good we ended up going twice during our vacation in Barcelona--and that says a…read morelot. Every dish we tried was incredible. We ordered a variety of authentic options, including cod, pan con tomate, pulpo, olives and cheese, and a fantastic white wine (Albariño). The standout for me was the crema Catalana--their take on crème brûlée--which was easily the best I had in the city. Beyond the food, the atmosphere really made the experience even better. The music was at a perfect low volume, so we could actually enjoy our conversation without shouting over noise. The service was just as impressive--our waitress was friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful when it came to choosing entrees and accommodating my daughter's gluten allergy. Please stop here when visiting Barcelona, you won't be disappointed!

This was highly recommended by our apt manager. We ordered a number of tapas to try. The one that…read morestood out was the burratta salad. It had this tomato ice that was so good! Nice decor inside very clean. The service was quick!

We stumbled upon this restaurant while walking around the city. The waitress was very kind and…read morefriendly. The food was good and service was great!

Paella was simple but tasty. Service left a bit to be desired. Server was largely expressionless,…read morebut communication was friendly when he was there. No one ever stopped by to see how things were going. Paying was a bit of a challenge. After finally getting my check, no one ever returned with the credit card reader. I ended up walking to the bar. I'll be honest is nice. Bright clean restaurant and I sit next to the window.

Food was very very good. Service was excellent and great ambiance for a great lunch break. Local…read morefeel and local food. Was so so good. Not a tourist trap great local folks cooking great food

Food 10/10 Literally stumbled across this place when we…read morefirst arrived in Barcelona and were starving from having not eaten for almost 24 hours. Everywhere we went needed reservation, but thank god this place had some space. Felt like a local spot, since everyone around us was speaking Spanish. We ordered the octopus, patatas bravas, pan tomate, and croquettes. I am someone that dislikes potatoes, but wow these potatoes really blew me away. Perfectly sliced and fried, the sauce was also impeccable. The octopus was also very tender and paired very well with the sauce. Everything tasted fresh and crisp, such a great find. Slightly pricier than I expected restaurants to be around the area, but definitely a trendy and worthy spot. Bottled water was also like $1, which was amazing. Atmosphere 10/10 Quite loud, a lot of conversations going on inside, but I enjoyed this vibe. Very lively and young crowd, we fit right in. Great interior decor, a lot of marble and brass details. Service 8/10 They were friendly and happily entertained our attempts at speaking Spanish, a good time.

Near the Cataluna museum of art but off just a bit to the side road and not on the main drag is…read morethis gem. Their sangria is wonderful, the dishes are tasty and reasonably priced. We didn't o see the octopus and I can remember if they have it on the menu. Though there are plenty of "stables" to choose from.

The food and service were incredible! The peppers, chicken wings and cheese plate were perfect for…read morea late afternoon lunch. The interior was decorated like an adorable wine bar. Affordable and delicious.

A perfect place to get some delicious tapas, when visiting Barcelona Spain…read more Located on La Rambla which seems to be one of the best areas for shopping, eating and drinking. The food here was delicious from flauntas, croquettes to a roasted suckling pig.

Loved it!! I love the food in Spain!! Don't think I can ever…read moreget tired of tapas! Busy place, but we got seated pretty quickly. They have outside and inside seating- was packed- yet had efficient and friendly service! I had gone in thinking I will keep it light- but kept seeing people's plates and wanted to try everything! We ended up with: - misc fried fish; had sardine, calamari mostly; was crispy and flavorful. With what looks like is traditional Paxton peppers - sirloin steak: perfectly seasoned and grilled! Yummy! Came with a potatoe and bell pepper - salmon with hard boiled egg- this was a flauta - which is apparently baguette with whatever toppings - mushrooms with shrimp - was delicious - salad; regular garden salad! At the end I just had to have the torrija (bread pudding)- best one I've ever had. So warm, perfectly sweet and so comforting! Very reasonably priced too

Talk about delicious! This was my first meal during my trip to Barcelona and it did not disappoint…read more Wine and tapas, Bae! Because you know you gotta get some of that when you're in Spain. I'm here to tell you that the tapas were tapa-ing hardcore. They were simply scrumptious! Saw this place during my walk down Rambla de Catalunya. It's perfectly tucked right in the heart of the busy street, and they have a lovely patio area that's right in the thick of it all. Unfortunately, the patio was full and busy, so I opted for a table inside. Definitely wasn't a bad choice. Their interior is so cute and cozy! The Spanish bodega vibes were swarming all over the place. I just loved it. I've learned that the service element in Spain is generally very different from the US. In saying this; don't expect to be wowed by the service here. But the tapas are truly scrumptious! I enjoyed the followed tapas: Grilled prawns - Geeeezuuus! These were mouthwatering! I grew up eating prawns without the heads and skins on, but now I understand why they keep them on here. The prawn heads preserve all of the juiciness and flavors. These were cooked and seasoned perfectly and I could not get enough. Fried potatoes - Amazing! I've had these at Spanish restaurants in the US, but there really IS a difference in the way that they're prepared here. The crispiness is just delightful, but it's the sauces that really did it for me. Not sure what kind of sauces were used (one red and one white) but they added a beautiful taste to these already yummy potatoes. Meat croquettes - Scrumptious! These croquettes have a mix of minced meats inside that are so tender and flavorful. And the breading is absolutely perfect. They paired perfectly with my wine too. Speaking of wine; the Spanish red wine that I had was dynamite! Can't comment on the specific varietal but it was so smooth and silky. I meeeaan... dinner was delicious!!! They set the bar pretty high for the restaurants that followed. Although the service wasn't the best, the wine and tapas most certainly impressed. I'd come back for more of those tasty tapas any day.

Stop for apertivo.. very busy couldn't sit outdoors . Understandable the outdoor patio is a very…read morenice area to sit people watch and enjoy the day with tapas and wine. We sat inside at a cozy table for two surrounded by walls with olive oils, wines, vermouth, pickles and other wonderful things. A small bar with room for 4- 6 to cozy up. Great menu with a pre fixed daily menu of tapas. We had beer and the house wine. Everything we ordered was very good and served as described! The wait staff were great. They were pleasant and efficient despite the crowd. It's a comfortable laid back venuWe loved the atmosphere of this small tucked in tapas bar in the beautiful city of Barcelona.

Very crowded but while service was good the food was outstanding…read more We ordered mostly small dishes and 4 of us ate well. The grilled pork cheeks, so good. The bravas is creamy and tasty, not over powered with Sirracha. The cheese in the croquettes kind of hid the jamon but it was very good. The cheesecake was awesome Will come back

Love Maitea! We came super early on a Saturday afternoon and thought the place was empty. A few…read moreminutes after opening the place was full! Make sure you get reservations. This is a very cozy and welcoming restaurant with amazing tapas and pintxos. My faves were the beef cheeks, Brie and Jamon pintxo, mushroom croqueta and the red sausage. The staff is really nice and they give good recommendations.