Vinitus was recommended by our Airbnb host (a local), so we decided to check it out. The place gets pretty busy for dinner, we showed up right before 7pm on a Saturday night and were seated at one of two free tables; twenty minutes later and there was a queue for people waiting to eat. The tapas were served fairly quickly once we ordered our food. I had some of the patatas bravas and the honey-glazed cod. Both were really delicious and I would highly recommend it. The food was pretty good, but definitely on the pricier end considering portions. So, if you're on a budget I'd probably skip out, but if you're able/willing to splurge a bit -- definitely worth stopping by. read more

Vinitus - Baked cod glazed in honey with some tomatoes. Amazingly delicious. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Wow the best seafood paella we've had in Spain (tried paella in Madrid and Seville). The bacalao was different than the one we had in Portugal; definitely Vinitus set a high standard in the caliber of food they serve. Since our group of 11 can't decide on the dessert, we tried their cheesecake, creme brulee and churros with choc. They surpassed our expectations too. 5 star to the service and the staff friendliness as well. read more

Wonderful place for all types of Tapas. But especially the seafood options. Be sure to come here and try it for yourself. Check out my pics. All items i ordered were great. Try the same. My love lives here in Barcelona and whenever i visit, we will make sure to come back to this wonderful restaurant. read more

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I usually do not write a review for resturant but we had a very bad experience with the hostess at the door. Not sure what was her name but she was in black suit and short straight hair. She was so impolite and ignorant to us. We a family with two children made us to wait for so long but checked in all other people ahead of us. So unorganized and unprofessional. read more

I know they're known for their seafood, but I almost forgot about that after a taste of their bread pudding. Because man if that's not a extraordinarily well-made dessert, then I don't know what is! As a dessert obsessed gal, this is all I could have asked for. 3eu got me a fried piece of bread with a creme brulee kind of pudding filling in the middle and a cracked sugar flambee thingy atop to cap it off. It was amazing and I wish I ordered more of their desserts since I knew they couldn't disappoint after that one. But the tummy only has so much room so maybe the next time around. And after that ode to the bread pudding, it's now time to talk about the seafood, which was also amazing by the way. If you're looking for tapa sized seafood plates this is the place to go and I'm telling you, all the dishes we ordered were soooo great and they included the cod with honey aioli, red shrimp, razor clams, and grilled veggies. The cod was on the sweeter side but went well with the aioli and smashed tomatoes, something I've never had while the other seafood dishes had a good smoky flavor. Lastly the grilled asparagus and mushrooms were refreshing and great to eat with me seafood. Service was very nice and they helped provide all the recos that made this experience so memorable! Without them I wouldn't have thought to order their bread pudding haha and for that I'm truly grateful. I heard this place does get pretty busy but I was lucky enough to avoid lines on a Wednesday late afternoon. But even with the lines, I would definitely come back any time when in Barcelona! read more

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Like this place needs more reviews... We went out of our way to eat here twice in the limited time we had in Barcelona. For us, that says a lot! We like to go somewhere different every time, especially while traveling, but this was just too good to pass up! We talked about it every single day until we went back for seconds... It was packed when we came the first night at 10pm on a Saturday, but it only took them 20 minutes to find us a seat at the bar. The regular menu is provided in Catalan, Spanish and English, but the specials of the day are not. The wonderful ladies behind the bar helped us decipher the specials (they didn't have a copy in English they could give us). We ordered a whole host of things to try, including several montaditos, most of the dishes with foie in them, and the star of the evening (and maybe the entire trip!) - the Bacalao. If you haven't had Bacalao before, they way they do it here is flawlesly cooked codfish on a bed of what is basically sweet tomato/marinara jam and then covered with some sort of delightful thick bechamel-type white sauce (probably the honey allioli, browned to perfection on top). A rosemary sprig on top, also browned, is not to be skipped as garnish! It tastes divine with the meal, as well. We fell immediately head over heels in love. We started talking about moving to Barcelona and eating here every week, haha! My favorite of the montaditos we tried was a special of the day (maybe of the week, since they had it on the menu again 4 days later) - Sopressada. Unlike any soprassada sausage I have ever had before, this was a layer of what seemed to be the meat mashed up with some sort of sweet tomato mixture and topped with a perfectly sunny side up quail egg. Some sort of flaked salt on top sealed the deal. We ordered seconds here, too! A close second was the foie with apple compote montadito. Between this and the crunchy camembert, I couldn't even imagine wanting dessert after this meal. The foie sat on a bed of chunky apple sauce, on top of a toasted slice of baguette, on top of a smear of some sort of berry jam. Somewhere in there, salt was sprinkled. The combination was so heavenly I laughed out loud after the first bite! And while we're on that subject, the crunchy camembert is not to be missed! It's basically cheese on a stick, coated in crushed peanuts, resting on bread, covered with jam! Utterly delicious, even for my BF who didn't think he liked soft cheese like this before our trip! Success! We left so delighted and full, we couldn't stop smiling. It was an outrageously good experience, eating here. For the quality and price, we were amazed. Anything like this back home in LA for us would be easily twice as expensive, if not more, and almost assuredly not as fresh or accompanied by such a fun atmosphere. I look forward to coming back to this restaurant on future trips to Barcelona! I'm still thinking about the food weeks later, with a smile :) read more

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Elevated Tapas experience? This is the place! Make sure you have 2-3 hrs to order most of their menu, you won't be disappointed!

Great tapas place! All the tapas we had were amazing. My personal favorite was the fish with the cream sauce on top (I believe it was the codfish with honey aioli). The razor clams and the beef tenderloin with Foie Gras were also highly recommended by others, which we thoroughly enjoyed those as well. read more

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Great food and great service. Had a really good experience with them. Definitely recommend

Is there an option for 10 stars? this place was just fantastic. amazing. jaw dropping. this place was recommended by my airbnb host and i am SO glad he did because the food+ambiance were amazing and prices were extremely reasonable. went for dinner, there was a huge line, and so we decided to stand at the bar and order a 1 L pitcher of sangria as we waited patiently to be seated. -- the wait was about 35-45 minutes. we had NO idea what to order so we asked the waiter for his favorite recommendations and these were the ones: - CODFISH with honey "allioli" = holyyyyy moly. drool. i'd fly back to barcelona just to have this again. the combination of flavors is mouthwatering. - CALAMARI "Magala Style" = you may think.. 'why should i get calamari in spain when i can get that anywhere?'. well, don't think too much about it and just order it. the texture and flavors were just fantastic. - GAMBITA roja de playa plancha = aka shrimp with red sauce. it had a good kick to it but the the flavors just mixed so well. - capita de PULPO a la gallega = a little plate of octopus. delicious. overall, all the dishes we ordered were exceptional. we were going to choose the "assorted tapas" option on the menu but the waiter suggested we don't do it because they are not the top, most popular dishes. Recommendations: - go early and if you have to wait, then order a pitcher of sangria - ask the waiter for recommendations on the best dishes - do not order the assorted tapas - get dessert. duh read more

Vinitus - They've got an English menu too - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Amazing tapas treat at a great location, a mixed crowd of locals and tourists, wide range of super fresh seafood and lots of interesting dishes, both classic and new. One small thing - you need to be comfortable with the fact that 90% of the staff are Filipinos, not locals. No wonder there are great tapas in Manila! read more

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A sensual delight in tapas land. Yes: Cod w/Honey & Garlic Aioli, hambergesia of any style, Shrimp w/Asparagus Tempura, absolutely the Bread Pudding w/hidden Crem Brulé; OK: Octopus Galatian-style over Golden Potatoes. 3pm lunch was 15min wait, extremely popular - our airline stewardess said of all eateries worldwide, her most memorable meals are here. read more

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Yummy food, great service! The foie with solomillo is a MUST. Everything is great, but it's just walk-ins so be prepared to wait for a table if you come during busy times! It is worth it though!! read more

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One of the best tapas I have had. Had bunch of spicy potatoes , mixed fried fish, prawns skewers and bunch of other dishes. Each one of them was spectacular. Made our first night in Barcelona so wonderful! Also the waiter was super nice read more

Had one of my favorite meals during my trip to Barcelona at Vinitus!! And a dessert to die for!! read more

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Our first server didn't speak English very well, so we had some communication issues, had to make a lot of guesses as we ordered our food because even though there was an English menu the daily specials were not in English. About halfway through service our server switched to a woman who spoke better English and was a bit more helpful as we ordered more food at the tail end of our meal. The first item we tried was really a shot in the dark for us. There was a plate on the table next to ours that looked like pasta with a pink sauce, and we thought it looked good but weren't sure what it actually was. I asked the girl at the table next to us, who didn't speak English, and she just pointed on the menu at what it was. It was listed as "Cabreaos" eggs style. Eggs? It didn't look like eggs. We asked our waiter and he said it was potatoes and eggs, and we were like, "um, ok, we guess we'll try it" really having no clue what was coming our way. We ordered these mystery eggs and potatoes, and this turned out to be one of my favorite dishes of the entire trip. For real. It was so simple, and yet it's probably the dish I think about most often, and want to try to recreate. It's basically french fries topped with the same sauces used for patatas bravas (a spicy tomato sauce, and a creamy and garlicky allioli), then topped with a fried egg. Our server sliced the egg table-side and then tossed it all together, mixing up the sauces and egg yolk into the best sauce ever for soaking your french fries. Our next dish came off the daily specials menu. Canelon de pollo "rustido" translates to cannelloni with roasted chicken. This was a single large cannelloni, which was quite flavorful and tasty. We were kind of craving pasta after thinking that dish we saw was pasta, and although it was only a few bites to share, it helped satisfy that pasta craving. The gambas al ajillo (shrimp/prawns with garlic) off the specials menu had much better flavor, and more seasoning with larger shrimp than the dish of the same name we had the first night of our trip. We definitely preferred this version, even though the other one had garlicky butter for dipping. We also had some langoustines. I asked if they would be without the shell, and he nodded but obviously didn't understand my questions because the langoustines were whole with their heads on. We were hoping to avoid the trouble of peeling them ourselves, but I sucked it up and got in there with my hands. They were excellent! So tender and juicy with a sweet and succulent flavor. We ordered some more food at this point. We had previously ordered the goat's cheese salad, which never arrived, so we re-ordered it again with our new server. It was good, but quite simple. It was still nice to have some veggies after all the carbs and meat earlier in our meal. We also ordered the Russian salad, which is apparently a popular tapas dish. I really had no idea. It too was good but didn't blow me away (I didn't expect it to--it's Russian salad). It was served with some pan con tomate, which you know we love. We also tried the "escalivada" with goat cheese. We asked our server what that was, and she said eggplant. Sounds good! It had an onion marmalade or something under the cheese which added some sweetness. This was a nice dish, a bit of a surprise as once again we really didn't know what to expect. Time for dessert! We tried the Burnt Saint Teresa torrija (bread pudding). It was soft and creamy inside with a brûléed top. Very decadent and satisfying. We also shared an order of the chocolate with "churros," which was also excellent with a more bittersweet ganache as the dipping chocolate, as opposed to the sweeter custard-style cup of chocolate the other day at Petritxol Xocoa. Even though there were some communication issues with our first server, and even the English menu had words we didn't understand, this turned out to be a really splendid meal! We took a chance on several dishes when we didn't know what to expect, and everything was really delicious! I would come back for sure. read more

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After trekking through the city and climbing up and down La Sagrada, Vinitus drew me in with the great yelp reviews and I only have more good things to say, but especially so to the wait staff. First off, their food is amazing. Flavorful and light. I ordered a mix of tapas and enjoyed the things that were given to me. There was this potato with ham and these small green peppers and seasoned shrimp. All were delicious. I was full, but not the kind that makes you want to crawl home and sleep. The five star rating goes to the wait staff though. They're the real mvps. All were very warm and welcoming. Upon arrival, the door was held for me and I was promptly seated. And midway through my tapas tasting, I saw a foreigner come up to the girl at the bar and speak very slowly to her in Spanish as if she didn't understand (since she was Asian) she did not react negatively and responded very politely. So this review is for that girl. It's the 21st century and it's not nice to think that she who works and lives in this city would not understand Spanish. Also five stars to my waiter who is very nice and attentive and I do not remember your name. But thank you!!! I just want them to know that their patience with customers is very much appreciated (not just to me) but in general to everyone read more

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This was my first dining experience in Barcelona. Though the waitress seemed brusque initially, she warmed up to us. This was also a wake-up call as to how much my Spanish language knowledge had deteriorated since high school. Nonetheless, with my broken Spanish, I was able to order and brought a smile upon the waitress when I ordered the bacalao with honey, which I can only assume was one of her favorites as she nodded approvingly and showed the dish off to the tourist table across the way before it made its way to us. I suppose I'll start with the bacalao. It's something I've wanted to try since hearing about it. Since it was salty, the honey toned it down and it came with a cream and tomato sauce. This was so delicious, rich and worth it. If you ever make your way to Vinitus, and there are a lot of wonderful food choices in Barcelona, try this dish. The ham and chicken croquettes were delicious but I expected nothing less. Flavorful, a perfect potato mash and a nice crisp exterior with a slight ham flavor...yum! The House Paella was done nicely but I found this to be too salty. It was filled with chicken and seafood and the flavor and texture of the rice was just on point. Speaking of too salty, the Calamari a la Romana was just that. But it was light and chewy and I found out that most seafood dishes err on the salty side in most establishments. Overall, I had a lovely lunch here- some items were on the pricier side but there was way more variety than I knew how to order. I saw the locals eating some interesting things as well as the popular eggs on fries. Guess I'll have to explore more next time! read more

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Get the ham and chicken coquettes! The pork loin with foie and the rice if the day was also pretty good. Great service as well read more

Vinitus - The pork loin with foie - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

Best tapas we had in Barcelona. From the Calamari to honey cod. All the plates were so delicious! Sangria was perfect and could not stop drinking. I will definitely be back next time in Barcelona read more

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Great food! We liked this place so much that we visited it twice during our 4 day stay in Barcelona! Loved everything we ordered - sangria, fries with eggs, calamari, risotto. Would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Barcelona. It's very close to Casa Batllo. read more

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We passed this restaurant several times and no matter the hour of the day( but, particularly in the evening), the restaurant was packed! It was plain to see why - excellent food, reasonable prices, and good service. The food was tapas style and we particularly enjoyed the gambas and the eggplant chips (per the recommendation of staff). While we certainly ate our share of gambas at multiple restaurants, the ones at Vinitus have far and away been our favorite and the eggplant chips were something distinct that we had not had on any other rmenu. Vinitus seemed to be a common place for tourists and locals alike (although tourists seemed to be more of the crowd during the lunch and day-time hours). In the evenings, arrive early and put in your name as the crowd spilled on to the back patio. Fortunately, they had drinks in hand and the staff seemed to be quickly moving people through to open tables. We would certainly go back! read more

A friend recommended this restaurant as the best place for tapas in Barcelona. Because of its reputation, it was very crowded on a Saturday night, and the only open table for a party of five was in the basement, which was nice looking and well decorated. But prime real estate was sitting outside on the street, being a part of the lively street vibe. The food came quickly and was reasonably priced. Being mostly vegetarian, I didn't eat most of the food served, but my friends raved about the food. The sangria of course was delicious and I had no problem with the liter they served. read more

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Really really love the tapas there. Highly recommend it. The Iberia ham is super nice and the bread that comes with that is crispy and tasty. Everything I tried here has been very delicious. read more

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Holy hell. This place really hit the nail on the head tapas-wise. Visited with my family and ordered a TON of stuff to share between the five of us. Everything had us going "wow" with each bite. The menu was dated, so I assume they have different selections each day. WHITE SANGRIA. Just do it. It packs a nice punch and is still sweet and easy to drink. DINNER - Tomato bread & jamón to start - Eggplant with honey (whoah what a surprisingly delightful dish!) - Shishitos - Grilled squid (my fave of the night! Simple, grilled with lemon juice/sauce) - Codfish with honey tomato glaze/sauce (another wow!) - Razor clams (so delish! I've never had these before, but great for all you seafood lovers) - Shrimp and squid skewers - Steak skewers (so soft! & it's served on a piece of bread that soaks up the juices) - Fried anchovy and calamari (not too salty not too bready--coating was good and not too oily) DESSERT - Creme brûlée - Bread pudding (a breaded wall with actual pudding in the center--not to sweet!) - Churros with chocoláte Ambiance and service were also 5/5! Thanks, Ferdinand! You're awesome! So glad we decided to check this place out. Arrived around 7:30pm on a Wednesday evening and were lucky enough to get seated right away. There was a huge crowd drinking outside waiting to get in when we were on our way out. 100% would recommend! read more

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Concierge recommended this restaurant and we were not disappointed. This place serves tapas galore. We just wanted a late snack and we ended up ordering a bunch of stuff. Highly recommended getting the fries & the bread pudding!!! This place does not take reservations & it's always packed. read more

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This meal was excellente- I am comfortable saying that it was the best meal of my life thus far. So great in fact that mid meal- my boyfriend and I began to plan a return trip before leaving Barcelona! The tapas are amazing- flavorful, complex, with the perfect amount of surprise and seasoning. I can't recall the specifics but we started with patatas bravas (perfecto) shrimp and squid, and patatas con hamon y egg (so buttery, flavorful and delicious) and tried several amazing courses until we got to dessert. My boyfriend had the bread pudding which had many layers of cream, crisp burnt sugar, and soft pastry puff while I had the triple chocolate. It had a sprinkle of gold, wasn't overly sweet but was the right amount of decadence. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Food-fried Camembert skewer, Prawns, Clams and Mussels-grilled, Bravas potatoes,Iberian ham were delicious. Service was excellent! Have the house wine-inexpensive and good. The Torrija cremada de Sta. Teresa and the Brownie with ice cream highly recommended. Only downside- the Beef tenderloin was tough. read more

[This is an overdue review from May 2018. As the privilege to travel to foreign countries again presents itself, I have been looking back at past travels.] This was our first meal in Barcelona and it was a very good start. I was initially concerned about the masses of English-speaking folks out front of the restaurant because I thought that might indicate the place was a tourist-trap. I was mistaken. From my notes: "we had croquetas, sardines with eggplant and peppers, tortilla, vegetables with romesco, and cod with honey." This was an excellent introduction to some Spanish basics for my then-girlfriend (now fiancée). All the food was flavorful and the cod with honey was adventurous and rich. We finished off with torrijas, crème brûlée, and espresso. The torrijas were a game changer for me. As a Spanish-American, traditional desserts in my family were limited to flan or turrón. Vinitus' torrijas were a very custardy version of bread pudding or French toast and were so good that I was inspired to look recipes up when I got back home. read more

One of the famous spots for tapas. Very crowded. Our wait was about 1 hour when we got there on a weekday at 9pm. The jamon on potatoes was excellent, and cod with honey aioli is famous here as well. Try coming at an off peak hour to try a number of dishes. read more

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Yet another excellent meal in Barcelona. There's so many good choices to go in the city the difficult task is actually making a decision which place to go to. Seriously...it's a good problem to have. Vinitus is another neighborhood bar that puts out good food fast. We're fans of La Flauta...and if you've been there you'll like Vinitus. Vice Versa as well. We started out with a bottle of Luis Cañas which was a deal at €23. We shared the Calamari, Steak Montadito, Foie Gras w/ Apple Jam, Jamon Iberico, Razor Clams, Shrimp and Calamari Skewer, and finished with Crema Catalan for dessert. Everything was delicious but if you want to hang your hat on a couple items...it's the Foie and the Razor Clams. I can't believe I'm saying that over the Jamon, but you can get that anywhere in Barcelona. When it comes to ordering wine...since it's so reasonable. If you see a Reserva on the menu...I recommend ordering it and spending an extra €5-€10. We did that with the Luis Cañas and it was superior to the wine we had the night before...and only an €8 difference. Anyway. I highly recommend this as a solid tapas joint. We sat outside but inside is really cool and trendy. Try different things and keep an eye on the daily specials. Enjoy!! read more

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Great place for tapas. Good portions for sharing and lots of food options. The grilled lamb was amazing!

Big queue, whether dinner or lunch time, telling you all to come early is meaningless coz you have to wait irrespective your! The atmosphere is electric, buzzing and just feels hip n cool. Staff are very friendly albeit the English language but that's understandable, we are visitors. Food, fresh and simple, full of flavor especially the prawns! Overall excellent but I wouldn't say exceptional, just feels like a lack of creativity given the price we are paying. read more

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Absolutely phenomenal food - and kind and prompt service. We have eaten here three times during our stay in Barcelona the food is delicious. You can't go wrong with any dish. read more

Vinitus slightly edged out Cervecería Catalana as the better of the two for top-notch tapas and pintxos in this area of Barcelona in our opinion. Both were equally good in terms of service, both extremely lively, but Vinitus did also have the edge on ambiance and atmosphere. It was a little difficult at first to make some of our initial tapas choices because of the numerous delicious sounding offerings. Had we an insatiable appetite, we probably would have ordered at least one of everything. Since we were a party of four, however, we were still able to try quite a number of plates. The top 3 for me here were the bacalhau (extremely moist and flaky fish covered in melted cheese and a sweet tomato sauce that had an unexpected, yet amazing flavor), the beef tenderloin topped with foie gras (pure decadence), and the anchovies over tomato bread (umami-mania). Other notables for me were the gambas, Spanish omelette, and grilled verduras. read more

Vinitus - Beef tenderloin topped with seared foie gras - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

Good affordable food, do expect some queuing time since it's very popular among tourists

A MUST IF YOU VISIT Barcelona! The staff at the Renaissance where we stayed (which is close) recommended this place and they eat there themselves. We are there 3 times in 4.5 days!!! The food here is amazing! It is worth the wait. Everything is divine. You hear me? Went there twice on nights where the red crawfish rice special was served. It was outstanding. We can read Spanish but they do have an English menu. It is family friendly as we took the kids (my kids are adventurous eaters though). The patatas Bravas there are Spanish comfort food: hot, crispy and paired with a tangy sauce. The cod (bacalao con miel) was a pleasant surprise. The asparagus with mushrooms had so much flavor. The pulpo a la gallega was excellent with its freshness, preparation and hint of paprika and salt. The jamon iberico bellota served there tasted like butter. The turron dessert is amazing to watch since they use the blow torch. It was a piece of heaven. Compliments to the pastry staff. The crema catalana which is a standard was so flavorful with vanilla and the burnt sugar crust. The staff gets really busy there but they work in concert. If you cannot get your waiter, anyone there will help get you drinks or more food. Staff is super patient. It is very busy but the hostesses are really nice, charming young women who know how to handle a crowd. read more

First tapas restaurant that I decided to check out during my first time in Barcelona! I was not disappointed. There were already people waiting before the restaurant even opened. The place is also bright and spacious. Modern interior and super clean! We ordered: Jamon Iberico Potatoes Bravas Fried Anchovies, Fried Calamari, Fried Octopus Grilled Octopus Baked Cod We loved all of them and would definitely come back next time we are in Barcelona! It's a great tourist spot. The service is a little bad. I also noticed a few customers were not happy with their service. Our server was very moody and barely checked up on us. Other than that, their tapas are worth it! Just don't expect excellent customer service. read more

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Delicious selection of tapas, excellent service, beautiful inside. Really enjoyed eating here while on vacation in Barcelona.

This is an amazing tapas restaurant. Great prices, great services, great ambiance, and most importantly great food! A friend and I came here on a Monday night around 9. There were people lined outside the restaurant waiting. We put our names down and the hostess said about 40min wait, but we wanted to sit outside so we talked to the outside waitress, and she sat us within 5min. It was a nice, slightly chilly night but there were heat lamps which were very clutch. The service was phenomenal. Our waitress was very attentive and quick. We ordered vermouth to drink. Super refreshing- I had never had vermouth before and was surprised at how sweet and refreshing it was. They also have big pitchers of sangria that looked great to share but we didn't get it. We got bread with tomato and olive oil, red shrimp, grilled calamari, and patatas bravas. Everything was delicious. Stand outs were the red shrimp and calamari. The red shrimp came with 6, and they were perfectly cooked and had a delicious salty garlic sauce. Probably some of the best shrimp I've had. Super fresh and flavorful. The grilled calamari was also so fresh and light. Typically I've eaten the fried calamari in the States, so it was really great trying the fresh grilled squid! Everything was stand out and amazing here. Would definitely recommend and already want to come back. read more

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