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    Tosca

    4.3 (297 reviews)
    ModerateSpanish, Tapas Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Ashwini N.

    Cute lil spot tucked in front of the Music Palace of Catalunya. This was our first night in Barcelona and wanted to try tapas. After a 1 hour wait( I'd recommend planning ahead), we were seated. Place is pretty small on the inside. Kids had the fried squid with aioli which was yumm! We tried the pan con tomate, the charcuterie board and everything was really good.

    Amy L.

    Good location, right next to Palau de Musica. The tapas were good but not exceptional, maroccan chicken was dry and mussels curry lacked flavor. Enchiladas with cheese and nuts and tuna tartare were really good. Solid 4 stars.

    Montaditos and tuna tartar

    I've been here three times in one week. The food is fantastic, the staff is super friendly. I love the montaditos with brie and tomato marmalade. The tuna tartar is fantastic. I've also had the moroccan style chicken and it did not disappoint. Highly, highly recommend.

    John H.

    First tapas spot and thought the menu was all too similar to surrounding restaurants. The prices are fair considering it is across from the palau de Musica and near the cathedral. I had the tuna tataki, a bit overzealous with the soy but it held its own. Had it with a white sangria for an afternoon snack. i would have ordered more but they cleared my table so I took my leave. Not much for ambiance, a casual bar. Centrally located in Old Town/ Gothic area.

    Delicious espresso martini! This was the best meal of our four days in Barcelona.
    Tammy R.

    Amazing food! Amazing staff! Very reasonable prices! Wish I had another day so I could eat here again!

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    Harold S.

    Stopped at Tosca before seeing a flamenco show at Palau de la Música Catalana, and the tapas were absolutely phenomenal. We ordered muscles, chicken, potatoes bravas and cheesey cauliflower before cleansing our palate with a cheese dish that included a tasty jam. The perfect spot to stop at before going to any event at Palau de la Música Catalana.

    Empanadas
    Alicia C.

    Yummy and inventive and not your traditional tapas if you're looking for some flair. The empanadas that essentially were French onion soup inside a doughy casing were unbelievable. I could have had dozens of them, though my waistline would have paid the price, my taste buds thanked me for sure! Really loved the variety of flavors. Mussels were very good with a yummy sauce, ripe for dipping. The sangria was very good - snag a pitcher. Overall the vibe was bustling energy and felt like you were really part of a happy night of diners all enjoying their plates of goodness!

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    R. G.

    Awesome food and service. Great Opera house right across street. Sangria was good and refreshing with Tapas being the star of the show. English spoken quite well.

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    Elliot B.

    Amazing food and great prices! Display was great (see picture)! My wife and I highly recommend it assuming u do not want a nice formal dinner. This is a nice casual place. The sea bass was cooked to perfection, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

    Blue A.

    TLDR: one of my favorite meals of the trip! ____ This was our first stop and man did it set the tone. This cozy and quaint little spot can be romantic and casual at the same time. We started off with a jar of Sangria. It was delicious and maybe my favorite of the trip. Patatas bravas - fried chunks of potato with a spicy sauce to dip in. Pan con tomate - man I love this! So simple. It's bread with a bit of mashed tomato spread. Provolone cheese with Chimichurri- this was a delight! The cheese pull is fantastic, but the taste is even better. Empnada with goat cheese mozzarella walnuts and camarolozsd onions - these were excellent! Chorizo - I didn't love this. It was ok, just not what I was expecting. Service was top notch. We considered coming back here before the end of the trip but ultimately opted to try new things. I wouldn't have been mad having once more little meal here.

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    Taylor G.

    Amazing! The food was delicious, everything we ordered was honestly so good. The staff was super friendly and attentive. The wine and drinks were delish. Such a cute place too. Highly recommend!

    Patatas bravas
    Erica S.

    We came here for lunch on our last full day and this was my favorite meal of the trip! Between the two of us we ordered one menu of the day with pork, patatas bravas and risotto. The menu of the day also came with a beverage (husband ordered a beer) and dessert or coffee, we choose to get the carrot cake (to share). In addition to that, we ordered the deep fried squid and the tuna (based off our waitress' recommendation). Everything was delicious! It was a ton of food and we finished everything! The tuna was a great choice, it was so fresh and flavorful with the different sauces. The patatas bravas were my favorite of the trip, because they left the sauce on the side it stayed crispy for the entire meal. The squid was another great item because it was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.

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    8 years ago

    Good food. Great service. Sangria worth repeating and at a decent price. Would come back.

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    Great food, service and atmosphere! Very friendly staff with great tapas and sangria!

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    Just good sold bar food in Barcelona. Service was very attentive and friendly. Great location too.

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    Excellent food and service. The curry chicken skewers and the Danish meatballs were great.

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    Gave it 5 Should probably be 4.5 place. Everything to order and everything was very good from cured ham to steak and pate.

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    Great food! The service degraded a bit with the staff shift around 8. But the tapas and especially the tuna was excellent!

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    Cerveseria Catalana - fried artichoke

    Cerveseria Catalana

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    1.3 kmL'Eixample
    €€€

    It's been a decade since I came here for my first Tapas in BCN. This is where I realized there was…read morea lot of my peeps that works there and it's nice to feel at home, lol. This was recommended by friends awhile back, I remembered the modern ambiance, amazing Tapas, friendly service and the place was as busy then until now. For this big restaurant caliber, it's pretty crowded yet they do a good job with a fast turnaround. We did the early Dinner and by the time we got out there was already a long line for late Diners. The fact that even after a decade, it's rare that I go back to the same spot let alone they're still around after all these years. You already know that tells a lot and I feel bad for those who didn't have the same great experience, hope they give it another shot. See y'all soon! Salut, Vermouth!

    First time in Barcelona and first time time here. It was a fun experience with some good service…read moreand delicious food. Sit inside if you do not like cigarette smoke, which does occur. For an early dinner by Spanish time, we started with the croquettes. Crip and wonderful. Then the tenderloin which was taste as well, though we should have a sales what is on the top. It seemed like mostly a flavored fat. The tomato with toast was lovely. Soaked with natural tomato juice. The skewered prawns were the best. Get them. And we ended with coconut pudding. It was like a flan with a coconut base. All together fun and delicious!

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    Cerveseria Catalana - Dining room

    Dining room

    Cerveseria Catalana - Lenguado con calamares

    Lenguado con calamares

    Cerveseria Catalana - Open till 1:30am?

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    Open till 1:30am?

    Ciutat Comtal - beef tenderloin montadito with foie (7.15€)

    Ciutat Comtal

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    0.7 kmL'Eixample
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    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.

    whatever you're doing in Barcelona, make a stop at this delicious tapas bar. They don't take…read morereservations but the wait moves quickly as you'll see the servers moving fast! Every tapa we ordered was soooo goood that we started and ended our trip here we had the classic patatas bravas, jamón ibérico, croquettes, bacalao, & huevos cabreados - everything delicious. for dessert, we tried torrija quemada, churros con chocolate, crema catalana, and roscón borrachín. The vibe reminds me of a busy New York diner, which I love, so if you're looking for something more quiet and calm then this might not be the spot for you.

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    Ciutat Comtal - Interior

    Interior

    Ciutat Comtal - Calamares

    Calamares

    Ciutat Comtal - The entrance

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    The entrance

    Cañete - lobster croquettes

    Cañete

    4.6(575 reviews)
    0.9 kmEl Raval
    €€€

    Wow, this meal was so good I literally made another reservation after we left. This place might be…read moreadvertised as a tapas restaurant, but it's much more than that. The service was excellent, our server spoke English and knew so much about American pop culture. He even sang NSYNC songs to us while serving us dishes. As for the food let's get into it: - Lobster Croquettes (8/10) We've had a lot of croquettes this trip, but these were on another level, get one per person. - Paella (7.5/10) Different style of paella from other places we went. It was almost like a paella curry, which was still rich and delicious. - Squid Sandwich (10/10) This is hands down the best appetizer I've ever had. The squid was packed with flavor and the mayo sauce they used paired perfectly. Order one per person, and be prepared to order another to go. - Garlic Shrimp (8/10) Solid entree paired with sourdough bread. Dip that bread into the sauce and you'll be satisfied. - Aged Beef Steak w/ Foie Gras (9/10) This might be one of the best steak dishes I've had traveling abroad. It was cooked perfectly, and came with a potato crust on the bottom and Foie Gras on top. Definitely a must order. Overall a great experience, from the service and ambiance to the quality of the food, this is a must try when visiting Barcelona. Would I go again? Absolutely!

    BLUF: not only one of the best meals I've had but also one of the best dining experiences I've ever…read morehad. If you're in Barcelona this MUST be at the top of your list. Cañete was booked out for 2 weeks straight, so we decided to risk it and see if we could get a spot as walk-ins; and were lucky enough to want less than 5 minutes before being sat at the "bar" in front of the open kitchen, which is honestly the best seat in the house IMHO. You get to see all the 'action' and interact with the friendly and often funny staff. Everything in the menu we tried was fantastic, but a few standouts for me were the squid sandwich (do yourself a favor and try it, even if you aren't a "squid person" the bread is fresh, and the butter garlic sauce they use should be sold in bottles at the supermarket), the lobster croquet was refreshing, and the aged beef steak with foie and truffle sauce was delicious and cooked to perfection.

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    Cañete - Packed with locals - Faiyoh!! (Uncle Roger)

    Packed with locals - Faiyoh!! (Uncle Roger)

    Cañete - Lobster croquettes

    Lobster croquettes

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    Arcano Restaurant Barcelona

    Arcano Restaurant Barcelona

    4.5(417 reviews)
    0.4 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
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    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.

    This was our first night in Spain at the beginning of a 2 week trip -- and might have been the best…read moremeal we had. We made a reservation a month in advance as this place is popular. Gorgeous Cave-Like setting right in the heart of The Gothic Quarter. For food we got: - both Peach and Red Sangria's - maybe the best in Spain. 15 Euros so not cheap - Pan Con Tomate - first time having this dish -- great, - Iberian "Pluma" Acorn Fed Pork - so tender and amazing! - Cod (Bacalao) - perfectly baked I must give a shout out to our amazing waiter LUCAS who spoke excellent english and gave some perfect recommendations. We got here at 7:30 and it was quiet -- but quickly filled up and was totally full by 8:30. It's more expensive than most restaurants but for that you get quality service, superb food, linen napkins, and soft jazz music. We wanted to come again the next night but it was totally booked! Trip Advisor rates this as #57 (as of May 2026) but I think it should be in the top 10. Book a table early guys -- this restaurant will not disappoint you!

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    Arches stone walls arcano restaurant Barcelona

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    Arcano Restaurant Barcelona  - Arcano restaurant Barcelona cocktails

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    Arcano restaurant Barcelona cocktails

    Bosque Palermo - Paella de marisco

    Bosque Palermo

    4.1(209 reviews)
    1.5 kmL'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.

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    Bosque Palermo
    Bosque Palermo - Pulpo/octopus with potatoes

    Pulpo/octopus with potatoes

    Bosque Palermo - Sparkling water €2.75

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    Sparkling water €2.75

    Tosca - spanish - Updated June 2026

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