Tosca

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!!!

As an international traveling food critic and unbeknownst to the staff, the following is what I…read moreexperienced: - The host seated us next to a table of three self-absorbed, loud and obnoxiously nonstop talking late teens early twenties girls. - The food bus'ers attempted to deliver the wrong order to our and nearby tables five times. - The 1/2 order (three small slivers) tomato soaked bread (1/2 PA AMB TOMAQUET) was certainly not worth the €2.5! - The Greek Salad (ENS GREGA) was the worst example of such we have ever had (my party included an authentic Greek). The feta cheese was absolutely disgusting, it tasted like imitation rubber cheese. - The "Al Ajillo" Style Shrimps (GAMBES AMB ALLADA) had a very strange flavor within it, which overwhelmed the garlic flavors. - The Beef Tenderloin (FILET VEDELLA), she had to spit 1/4 of it out because it was too tough. - Everything was overpriced there for the value. If you are in the area DO NOT waste your time nor money dining here!!!

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Lenguado con calamares

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Open till 1:30am?

Ciutat Comtal

4.3(1.4k reviews)

0.7 km•L'Eixample

Amazing food. One of the most delicious restaurants my family ate at while in Barcelona. It was…read morevery convenient in terms of proximity to our hotel. All the wait staff we encountered spoke English, which made ordering easier. They have both Spanish and English menus. This restaurant was packed with tourists but we still managed to get seating right away. Very good tapas. The food was the highlight of the evening but the service was excellent as well. Comparable prices to restaurants with similar ambiance in the U.S.

The service here is excellent! Our large group of 10 was handled with extra care, and without a…read morereservation! I asked about something that was not on their menu, and they had the chef make it for us anyway--sliced tomatoes with olive oil and pulpos with garlic and olive oil instead of the tomato base sauce it normally comes with. Literally everything we ordered was fantastic. If you think I'm being biased because we were treated very well and our party had a wonderful time, then go ahead and call it bias. But the fact that we walked away happy, satisfied, and will have long-lasting memories at this place, then they succeeded! Restaurants are not strictly about the food. It's the entire experience. My family and friends will recommend this place to anyone going to Barcelona.

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Mini hamburguesa 3,55...

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The entrance

Cera 23

4.7(632 reviews)

1.2 km•El Raval

This was an amazing restaurant. The atmosphere was quiet and cozy. It was very restful after a…read morehectic day. Our waitress was so nice and helpful (I feel bad I didn't catch her name). We had a seafood paella and mushroom risotto, both were well made and very filling. For dessert we split the best cheesecake. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

After seeing several highly positive reviews (from some Elite Yelpers no less), we stumbled in…read moreafter a long day of sightseeing. We were welcomed by the barmaid in the front and promptly seated by the manager. The ambiance is calm, romantic, and cozy, and the menu intriguing. We started with cocktails, and an appetizer of Iberian Carpaccio. My wife and I both selected paella as a main course, mine was the Arròs Negre (squid ink), which was amazing . Highly recommended!

Jamin iberico with bread.

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Blackberry mojito + back to galicia

Cañete

4.6(579 reviews)

0.9 km•El Raval

This is one of the best restaurants and kindest staff & most delicious food I've ever had. I'm back…read morehome in Washington DC dreaming about the Iberia pork steak , octopus sandwich and string bean salad. Everything was over the top ! I felt like I was on a movie set. My husband had the best birthday celebration Thank you

Delicious variety of tapas in a bright cheery environment! Definitely make a reservation because…read morethe line was piling out the door even for a weekday lunch. The menu has a nice variety of items, and they're all pretty small so you can try a lot. Our favorite was the squid sandwich, a super unique must get! We also really liked the garlic shrimp, which had a nice fragrant flavor from the heads. The tiramisu was also delightful with a nice balance of sweet and bitter flavors. We heard the razor clams were really good, but they didn't have any the day we visited which was a bummer!

Packed with locals - Faiyoh!! (Uncle Roger)

Lobster croquettes

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La Pepita

4.6(662 reviews)

1.7 km•Gràcia

Super hopping tapas bar and table place, the signature anchovy dish, ceviche, and octopus were all…read morevery good. The bar guy was very quick and hardworking. The 1906 or something beer was surprisingly good and kind of honey sweet. Cava was great with jamon. The only bad thing is that sitting at the bar, people will keep hitting your backside unless you scoot in sideways Need cash to leave tip : s

Very fun hipster vibe and decor. Sitting at the bar is quite narrow so be prepared for people…read morebumping into you. The staff was very attentive, friendly, and spoke English well. The fried chicken is amazing and so is the matcha cheesecake!! The salad with raw asparagus was surprisingly good! Honestly everything was really good and we are so happy we ate here!

The walls!

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Gata Mala

4.8(149 reviews)

2.7 km•Gràcia

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I loved this place. It was a special place to take close friends visiting from out of town, Pilar…read moreis the best and the food was always fresh and delicious. The environment was warm and welcoming - having lived so far from home, I knew I could go to the Gata Mala and feel at home.

My wife and I absolutely loved Gata Mala. The food and…read moreatmosphere were incredible. Every single plate that came out was magic. We loved it so much so that we decided to eat there three nights in a row. Pilar was so friendly and accommodating. I was very sad to see that it closed. I hope Pilar opens up something in the future.

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Little space with a huge kick of flavor and friendly service! Don't pass this place by!!

Guell

4.5(155 reviews)

1.0 km•El Raval

We randomly came in here for afternoon tapas when we realized how starving we were from all our…read moresteps. It doesn't look like much but the sangria was refreshing and the tapas were tasty. The decor isn't fussy or over the top. The staff is welcoming. The space was large enough to easily get a table. My husband said that these were some of his favorite tapas from our trip. If you're near La Rambla and want to step away from the chaos for some good, this is a good option for tapas.

Needed to try this place for our very first meal in Barcelona and it didn't disappoint. It's on a…read morealleyway of a one way street. Easily accessible. Welcoming staff. We ordered the patatas bravas, ham croquettes, seafood soup, paella de mariscos. I really like the ham croquettes, it was savory and melted right into your mouth. The patatas bravas was just some regular fries with sauce. I liked my seafood paella. It was just the right portion for me. The only thing is that maybe it was just me, but was a bit salty and soggy towards my last bites. Although I liked it, I was looking for flavor that stuck with me! Definitely recommend to try if you're in the area, they have many choices for a first timer!

0.4 km•Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

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Paella de Mariscos

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Arugula salad and goat cheese eggplant

Arcano Restaurant Barcelona

4.5(419 reviews)

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.

Arches stone walls arcano restaurant Barcelona

Arcano restaurant Barcelona cocktails

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Tuna tartare

Babula

4.6(36 reviews)

1.1 km•L'Eixample

Loved so many things about this spot!…read more Walking in felt like you were walking into a trendy, jungle restaurant. Lots of fun food options and the drinks were delicious! Would recommend!!

Not a bad place to have some tapas and some drinks. The inside is very chic shabby …read more We tried various tapas, and I have to say the eggplant was my favorite as well as the typical tapa plate of Patatas bravas . They do take reservations or walk-ins . The prices were reasonable. Some of the tapas could've been a little bit better but overall, it was a decent experience.

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No Hay Mañana

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Cava Sangria

Bosque Palermo

4.1(208 reviews)

1.5 km•L'Eixample

After going to a tapas only spot, we were still hungry haha. We walked a bit and came across Bosque…read morePalermo! I believe we got here around 11pm and they close at 1am, so it was perfect. No wait and we were seated immediately upon entering. Around 11:30pm-12am it got BUSY, like packed with every table occupied. Our server was so super kind, compared to the spot we came from, and we ordered a seafood paella (paella de marisco) which was $11.90/pp, min. 2 ppl to order the dish, and the pulpo octopus dish w/ potatoes. ***We had a four person table but still were able to order a 2 person portion for the paella. *** The paella was exceptional! Incredibly flavorful and rice itself had very good flavor. Not dry at all & was one of the better paellas I've tried in Barna. The octopus was soft and cooked well. Nicely seasoned and potatoes were tasty. Wasn't a fan of the sparkling water though. Probably should've just gotten still water or a soda/wine. It had a weird taste to it. Overall, great & memorable meal! Both dishes we tried were delish ;)

The place had a bit of a wait but it was worth it. We all shared the paella and it was amazing. The…read morepaella was so flavorful and the cook on the rice was perfect. Every bite you take you can taste the spices and the seafood going through. The seafood on top was just the bonus because the rice was that good. We had 6 people share this dish and it was enough to make all of us full.

Pulpo/octopus with potatoes

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Sparkling water €2.75

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Nancy L.

119

115

9 years ago

The concierge at our hotel (Yurbban Trafalger--see my review; it was great!) recommended this place, and we thought it was really impressive. We went a little after 1pm on a Sunday after taking the high speed train from Madrid that morning, and everyone was in the mood for some semi-healthy food and a variety of tapas. We had salads that seemed very fresh and that we liked a lot, a really good cheese board, some prawns, and a nice risotto dish. Good veggie options for my vegan friends who turn pescatarian when we travel. The bread was also notably good, even in a trip full of good bread. Recommend a stop. It's nicely located right across from the Orfeo Cataluna, and would be a nice spot to go after a concert. read more

Monserrat B.

12 years ago

Se trata de un pequeño bar-restaurante que esta justo enfrente del Palau de la Musica. Tiene una decoración moderna, sencilla y muy atractiva consiguiendo un ambiente acogedor. Las mesas son de madera oscura, con una amplia barra, luz tenue y pared con estampados estilo japonés en tonos oscuros. Esa sencilla mezcla crea un ambiente cuidado y relajante. En cuanto a la comida tienen una selección de platillos, tapas, tablas y ensaladas muy buenas y con una presentación apetitosa. Muy buenas las patatas wedges con pesto y el hummus por ejemplo. El personal es amable y prestan un buen servicio. En definitiva buena relación calidad-precio. También ofrecen selección de cocteles a buen precio. read more

Mark C.

11 years ago

I can't speak for the food because after numerous attempts to get the attention of the waitresses and patiently waiting for 20 minutes to get someone over to our table, we had enough and left. One of the waitresses that met my eye but proceeded to ignore us anyway all of a sudden now had an interest in us as we were putting on our jackets. No thanks, PEACE OUT read more

Jo J.

9 years ago

Brilliant tapas bar and restaurant. We ordered 6 plates - hoummus, calamari, spring rolls, king prawns, chicken skewers, patatas bravas and all were lovely. Had best house Tempranillo which was just perfect! Great service and nice atmosphere. Would recommend highly read more

L D.

9 years ago

We had the menu of the day. 3 tapas from quite a few choices. Cauliflower soup was lovely. The empanadas were the star and the calamari were perfect. Nice service. Nice atmosphere. read more

John C.

7 years ago

The Empandas are to die for. And the Pizza. And the dumplings... actually pretty much everything.

Alana P.

107

10 years ago

Great mojitos at a great price!

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