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Fast and helpful service. It is not too loud and they seated us quickly. Tapas always seem like you can eat a ton of them but take it slow. Enjoy. We had the Paella with lobster is fantastic. Loved the ham, cheese and date "sandwich". The fried cheese and jam was delicious and the desserts were worthy it all. Order the bread pudding it is like a cream brûlée in a soft crust. the gelato casota is not too sweet and extremely creamy. Melt in your mouth!
Maybe the best place we went Madrid for tapas. Everything was high quality and delicious. Service was good. The place we heard could get crowded but we went about 6:00p and were seated right away. Plenty of tables then. Nice, clean restaurant right on the Gran Via. I thought prices were reasonable too. Lots to try here.
This will be a very disappointing place for any visitor who speaks/understands Spanish...not only is it just another tourist trap, but it's also run by very rude people. Both times we came here, it was basically because it's one of the only options in the area still open after 11/11:30pm. When we first flew into Barcelona, we didn't make it to the hotel until the evening, and ended up napping for a little while before going out for some food. As a result, we ended up at Vinitus just before 12am (they close around 1am). This first time, they seated us at a table just outside the main entrance, as they were closing down the outdoor patio space for the night. The food was (ok), but sufficed for the evening, since we were mostly just hungry and tired. Alright, now...let's cut to the second visit. About a week later, we returned to Barcelona by train after visiting a few other parts of Spain. Similarly to the previous time, it was late in the evening, so we ended up going to Vinitus - half out of familiarity, half because it's one of the only options open later at night. This time, we were seated within the indoor dining space, so we could hear all of the staff talking. Throughout the evening, they kept glancing over at us, making faces, and talking amongst themselves. Clearly, they didn't realize that we, as American tourists, could understand and speak Spanish....as they were quite obviously talking a WHOLEEE lot of gossip. We overheard them saying something about us not tipping when we came 'last Monday'.....even though tipping is not part of the culture in Spain and we literally have never been asked ANYWHERE in Spain to tip or given any indication that it is expected in any way. They also gossiped about our food and drink choices. We paid our bill and I went downstairs for the restroom...apparently my partner had made it clear to them that we could understand everything they had been saying while I was gone, as they were attempting to be extremely friendly to me as I exited....something they had never bothered to do in any way AT ALL previously. Anyways...I don't think it'd be surprising for me to say that they've left a bad taste in the mouths of two customers who otherwise might have returned on future visits to Barcelona.... ...but now we most certainly will not, and will also be advising friends and family who visit Spain not to patron this establishment either.
The tapas here were extremely underwhelming. I was excited to check this place out since it had lots of good reviews and the food looked good but it did not live up to the hype. Did a walk in and got seated immediately on a Monday. The paella was average and so were majority of the tapas. The only thing that was decent was the razor clams and the chicken croquettes. The tomato bread was so plain and same with the octopus sigh. I would recommend skipping this spot if you're looking for tapas.
Got here during the dinnertime rush, and were seated at the bar after a short wait. Christian who was handling the bar, our order and adeptly juggling another orders was our server. He recommended some dishes which we thoroughly enjoyed. The bustling and welcoming vibe is memorable. They have a rotating menu of daily specials. We got the beef and foie gras montadito, shrimp ajillo, grilled octopus (pulpo), and fried seafood. For dessert we took Christian's recommendation and ordered the torrida crema de St Teresa an amazing version of French toast which will always be one of my happiest food memories! This is topped with a Catalan crema making it a delicious, decadent dessert! I'll look forward to coming back here!
1 year ago
I saw this on the reviews and had to check it out. The food was amazing and the service and ambience was perfect. Loved it. read more
So, just left Casa Battlo and was hungry. My friend suggested Vinitus; close by and recommended by friends. When it comes to food or dessert, my arm doesn't have to be twisted very hard. Or at all. Unless it's fast food or hot dogs. Anyway, there's a wait, But not long. Before we knew it we were called and ushered into their downstairs dining area. Guess you can say there's three. Outdoor, the main level and downstairs. Service was pretty good. The team brought out dishes quickly and correctly. And though I wouldn't say they were attentive, they were always around to just wave down when ordering more. Our server, also spoke English. I can't speak for everyone else but it seems like because of the high tourist population, a lot of people in the area spoke several languages. As for the food, see pics. Dishes I liked. Dishes I didn't. Know the following - if you order Tuna Belly, it's cooked. Must be a culture or regional thing because when I request Tuna Belly, it's usually sashimi. Or at the least, seared. This was full on cooked. Their bread with tomato was lacking as served. If you order it, ask for garlic and salt to give it flavor. If they will, toasted too. It'll make a difference. The rest of the dishes, in my opinion were fine. Not that those above were bad - just not what I was expecting nor to my taste. I will say that my friend and I were in agreement that the dessert we got was aces. The Creme Brulee Bread Pudding. I love how the desserts in Barcelona aren't overly sweet. On the menu, the name of the dish was Torrija St Teresa. So, would I make a return visit? For me, it would be a coin flip. Good but not to the point that I'll make a concentrated effort to get back there. read more
**January 2023: Monday Afternoon Visit** This restaurant was a 3 minute walk from Casa Batllo, which was fantastic and I recommend. It was around 4pm and my friend and I had been exploring and had not eaten since 7am, so we both were famished. It was really busy, but thankfully we were seated inside within 5 minutes. The restaurant has two floors (1st and basement) and it's very spacious. We ordered a wide array of items and taste-wise it was all over the place. *RECOMMEND -Calcots En Tempura (7.00): Tempura fried Green Onion -I enjoyed this. The onion was slightly sweet and the tempura gave it a nice crunch. -Navajas (10.95): Razor Clams - This was fantastic. The did not have a seafood/fishy taste and the lemon gave it the perfect acidity to balance the texture. -M Torrija St Teresa (3.15): Creme Brulee Bread Pudding - I saw another yelp rave about this dessert so I wanted to try it out for myself. This was my favorite dish at this meal as I was stuffed by the time dessert was served. I would definitely get this. It's somehow not too sweet, but the ooegy gooey inside pairs really well with the flaky bread. -Mixto Esp Championes (5.90): I'm pretty sure this was our grilled asparagus and mushrooms which were great since I haven't had veggies for a while. *OKAY, BUT FORGETTABLE -Croquetas (2.35 x 2) I think this is the cod croquettes -Croquetas Und (2.20 x 2): Chicken and cured ham croquettes *WOULD NOT GET -Ens Ventresca De Atun (5.90): Tuna Belly with Tomatoe - When this first came out I thought it was a wrong order then I took a whiff and it definitely smelled like tuna. I guess I was expecting it to be raw versus completely cooked. I ate it all because I was famished, but I didn't care for it. -Plato Pan Con Tomato (3.20): Tomato on Bread. I didn't particularly care for this as the small french bread was pretty hard and the olive oil and tomatoes drowned out the flavors and I couldn't taste any garlic :( -Bacalao All I oli Mel (11.95): Codfish with honey "allioli" - Personally, this was a tad too sweet for my liking, but the fish itself was nice soft and buttery. -Canelones De La Casa (6.60): Homemade Pasta - This was a tuna casserole and I really did not like this. I took one bite and that was it. *DRINKS -Agua (2.20 x 2): Bottled Water -Cocoa Cola (2.95): Bottled Coke copa cerveza (3.15): House Beer SUMMARY There were definitely a lot of tourists here, but I think some of the items were really good. It gives me pretty hipster vibes so if you choose to come here you HAVE to get that creme brulee bread pudding. That was money! read more
2 years ago
The tapas were wonderful. Loved the beef tenderloin with foie, the cod with honey aioli, and among desserts, the Torrija cremates de Sta. Teresa, Pan, chocolate, aceite y sal. Our Filipina server, Joy, was very nice, helpful, and could communicate with us in three languages. I wish we had this restaurant in the USA. read more
4 years ago
One of several tapas spots we had recommended by friends. While it wasn't my favorite of all the tapas spots we visited during our trip, it's definitely worthy of dropping by if your schedule and belly will allow it. We got lucky with walking in for a table of 5 on a busy Saturday evening. I think in general folks tend to eat dinner much later out here. No issues walking in to almost anywhere in Barcelona before 7pm to try and grab a table for dinner. Another thing I noticed that was common in Barcelona was a 2hr limit to a table just about everywhere. Being American, 2 hours is more than enough. "Give me quick and efficient service and I can be out in 45 minutes." Anyhow, overall vibe of this one is trendy. They actually have quite a bit of seating both inside (two levels) and out. Service is minimal as I've noticed at pretty much all restaurants in Barcelona, if you need anything just flag them. Food overall is good. I always have to remind myself portions are smaller, but at the same time you can try a ton of variety. Some of my favorites were the octopus, short rib, and lobster rice. Each time you visit will be a unique experience, as the menu changes daily. That's all I got on this one. 'Til next time, cheers! read more
Lovely dining experience! It is a well-decorated restaurant and quite popular -- there was a line of 10-20 individuals when we came on a Thursday evening around 8 PM, but their service is very fast and we only had a 20 minute wait (for a party of 5). Overall, the tapas were decent; I was a big fan of cod with honey allioli. Cod with honey allioli (5/5): This was delicious and I would order it again. The cod was warm and melted in my mouth and the fruit jam and honey flavors really added to it, which was a wonderful surprise. Fried hot green peppers (4/5): This is a common dish at tapas restaurants and the ones we had at Vinitus were on the better end. Salty, savory, with a healthy (flavor-wise) dose of oil. Pan con tomate (4/5): The bread was fresh, and the flavor of the oil and tomato soaked through it well. Fried spring onions (3/5): The sauce complemented the spring onions well, but the spring onions were served in larger chunks, which meant we needed to cut them. However, the texture of spring onions makes it hard to cut at times (because it's a bit stringy) so the tempura would fall off, making it difficult to appreciate the dish completely. Fried artichoke (5/5): Light and crispy! Artichoke is not easy to make, and they did it well. Escalivada (3.5/5): Eggplant, peppers, and fig (?) at the top. I liked the sweetness of the fig as an addition but I think the eggplants and peppers could have had a stronger flavor (perhaps smokier). Asparagus and mushrooms (4/5): Both were cooked well, especially the mushrooms -- bursting with flavor! Would have appreciated more generous portions for this dish specifically. Ravioli with goat cheese and pear (3/5): The pear was a great addition and its sweetness, combined with the savoriness of the pasta, made for an interesting flavor combination. The ravioli itself was fairly standard. Gambas al Ajillo (4/5): Solid! The shrimp were well-cooked and very flavorful. Octopus (4/5): The texture of the octopus was good, which we appreciated; not too tough at all. I enjoyed the overall flavor of the dish, but there were some bites that were very salty. read more
Seafood tapas are the specialty here! Be warned, it takes about an hour to get a table here, possibly more if you are a visible tourist. When our table of six tried to order tap water, we were shot down by a sharp "no" by our waitress, even though restaurants are required to serve tap water for free. Just be warned that servers in Spain might not take well to a request for tap water. To point out some favorites: - The croquettes are light, airy, and fried to perfection. The texture is very crunchy on the outside, and soft on the inside. Our table ended up ordering more of these at the end of our meal, that's how delicious they were! - The potatoes bravas are light and fluffy. The white sauce on top adds an elevating creaminess! - The churros are a delectable bite! The cinnamon sweetness of the churro is really enhanced by the chocolate dipping sauce. Some critiques: - The mussels have a strong briney seafood smell and flavor to them, which in my experience, is more prominent in seafood that isn't fresh. The texture is also a bit rubbery. - The octopus is also rather rubbery and chewy. - The mini burgers were so dry. Do not order these. - The grilled shishito peppers are rather bland. I recommend getting a jar of sangria for the table, as it is light and refreshing, particularly the white sangria. Overall, this is a fun place for groups, but I'm not sure if it's worth returning to. read more
2 years ago
This place is sooo good and affortable. A lot of tourists go here but for a reason. I have been in Europe for a week, both Paris and Barcelona and this is the first time I really overate. The honey cod is so good that we ended up ordering two of them. Just about everything else was so delicious, such as the lobster rice, beef and foei grass, the desert (the one with the creme brulee on top of the French toast) and their drinks are amazing. The only dish that didn't do it for me was the octopus. read more
1 year ago
Really great food and ambiance! We had a lovely time here and really enjoyed our meal while visiting Barcelona recently. read more
A solid tapas bar just away from the main street that serves delicious tapas with friendly service. But before I go too far: Yes, this place is the "sister" restaurant to ceveceria catalana and ciudad comtal and therefore serves the EXACT SAME MENU. Be aware of this, as we thought this place looked slightly different but was in fact not. What we got: A couple of the small tapas - salmon with cream and tuna with guacillo peppers - both were fine on the bread. Razer clams: As many have said, very fresh and nicely dressed Scrambled eggs with potato & jamon: This was the clear winner for me. Solid amount of jamon, fries had a nice crunch with a gooey egg yolk over Potatas Bravas: Decided to give this a try but just wasn't my thing. Potatoes weren't very crispy and the sauce was a bit overdone. Super friendly and attentive waitstaff. Great wine selection and the house wine is solid (and for the price!) read more
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8 months ago
Oh my goodness the tapas at this restaurant are AMAZING! My friend and I ordered calamari, garlic shrimp, shrimp and squid skewers, octopus with sweet potato and bread. I truly think you can't go wrong with any dish at this restaurant. We also got sangria (about 15 euros for a jug). It was delicious - it had the perfect amount of sweetness. Service was excellent - the wait wasn't too long, only about 10 minutes and the food was prepared so quickly. All of the waiters were working very hard and hustling. Overall rating: 10/10 read more
9 months ago
Loved everything! Recommended by our son who had tried this the summer before. Place is super busy- they don't take reservations- but given how highly it was recommended we planned to wait in line. Looked worse but we got seated within 30-40 min. We got to sit outside- it was beautiful! The ambience AND the weather. We had a friend with us- so we were lucky to be able to try a bunch of stuff: got the goat cheese salad (really good!), Patatas bravas (good) , mini hamburgers (these were the cutest little bite sized burgers- were equally yummy), beef tenderloin w/ fois (delicious), fried cos with Pablo peppers (were cute little sardine sized), mussels, tortilla ( potato onion omelette; warm and cheesy and yummy!), another thing with eggplant/goat cheese (don't remember the name but was good too!) Everything was yummy! Totally enjoyed the food. Would recommend the churros, the flan and the pudding'ish thing with caramelized sugars (sorry I don't know the names of these things). Best tapas we've had so far in the last 2 days we have been here in Barcelona! read more
3 years ago
Probably one of the best tapas in Spain, I went to this restaurant with 6 friends 8 years ago and I was pretty mad at myself for not bookmarking it. After a 30 minute walk in the city, we stumbled into the neighboring restaurant only to realize we serendipitously found the restaurant again! The place is classy, modern and fun! The tapas prices are reasonable and they have a good Sangria! The group enjoyed the restaurant 8 years ago and it was a hit again with another group! In the menu section, ask for the top tapas best sellers and the server will guide you what to order. The food is NOT as amazing and flavorful as I remember but you can't go wrong with this restaurant! read more
1 year ago
Vinitus has to be one of the hottest restaurants in town. The concierge at our hotel recommended it on a Saturday night, and we showed up around 7:30pm without a reservation. We waited about 45 minutes for a table outside (shorter wait for inside) and there was a constraint stream of people trying to get in. The outdoor seating was pleasant with no loud road noise and nice heat lamps. We ordered many dishes, and our favorites were the chicken, cheese and caramelized onion on toast, the grilled mussels, clams and shrimp, and especially the bread pudding which is their specialty. It was one of the top meals we had in Barcelona, but I would suggest making a reservation or coming earlier to avoid a long wait or getting shut out. Service was very good if not a bit rushed. read more
Wow, they have it all and it's impeccably prepared. We sat outside so I never saw the inside but even with 3 in the party we could barely try but a handful of delights. Razor clams and mago shrimp were favorites. Freeman N/A beer on hand. read more
2 years ago
Got here on a Saturday evening at about 9pm, it was packed. We were told 30-40 min wait time. Waited about 30 mins. They do not take reso's. The wait is worth it, the tapas here are immaculate. Restaurant is clean, staff are so polite and attentive, service is super quick. Tapas Ordered: Honey cod 5/5 Razor claims 5/5 Potatoes bravas 5/5 Beef tenderloin montadito with foie 5/5 Goat cheese salad 3/5 Assorted grilled seafood 3/5 Fried mix 2/5 Desert: Saint Teresa 5/5 Latte 5/5 Chocolate brownie 4/5 The razor clams, honey cod, potatoes bravas, and beef tenderloin montadito were amazing, definitely a must try. Along with the saint teresa, this desert was insane! Definitely recommended! read more
3 years ago
If in Barcelona, make time to eat here! We ordered one of almost everything. It was all so delicious--especially the Crispy Camembert. And the Xocolata 3 textures. The staff was friendly, and Paula went out of her way to make our visit excellent. I would give 10 stars if I co read more
Oh this is quite the popular spot and after 7:30 a small queue will form. We just happened to walk by it by simple chance and glad we did. My pasta of the day was probably the best cheese filled ravioli I've ever had in my life. The fried mix with squid, peppers and small fish was also exceptional . Thinly fried artichokes would pair well with a beer. Otherwise I think I would ask more questions from neighboring tables or your server for suggestions as we had a few items that bombed on the other end of the spectrum. All servers gave 100 % so I'll take the hit on this one as a new visitor to the Tapas scene. read more
2 years ago
We went on the recommendation of a local woman and she said they had the best Tapas anywhere. We found a line out the door and knew it had to be good for people to wait. Hostess was on top of the crowd and we were seated within her 20 minute estimate. So glad we decided to stay and eat. Excellent service too - I have food allergies and they were so caring and attentive - I felt very safe eating their recommended items. I had the Spanish Omelet (tortilla) and it was the best one I had in all of Spain. Shared a few veggies dishes too. My husband had the octopus and said it was the best. We shared a pitcher of Sangria and ordered the Torrija de Saint Teresa for desert and WOW! What a taste and texture treat. We loved this so much we went to their other location in Madrid with our daughter on Gran Via - also excellent food, service and ambiance. read more
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Great spot on a mostly pedestrian street with bar, outdoor, indoor and even basement seating. Excellent classic Spanish tapas, to fit a variety of diets that are served quickly and with smile. Good wine list, and house wines by the glass. The Tortilla was one of the best we had while in country for two weeks, and the portion of Jamón for the price in Barcelona was one of the best we found. It is popular with locals and tourists. Saw locals ordering montaditos and bocadillos more than tapas. Next time, we will try those. Ordered six things, and enjoyed them all. read more
3 years ago
Amazing flavors! After a week of seafood, potatoes, and paella, we just wanted some serious carne, and we found it here. Although they are well known for their seafood, we gorged on carne montaditos with and without foie. Alex ate 4 basic montaditos con carne, the equivalent of an entire filet mignon, lol! Meat was so juicy and perfectly cooked! Medium rare, nice and pink inside large chunks of steak super tender, moist and loaded with flavor. And the foie was absolutely divine- thick, luscious pieces! No skimping here! I had to have another. We also shared an order of padron peppers which was tiny, and the asparagus and mushrooms. Both dishes were cooked perfectly and adequately salted, unlike many of the cheaper tapas bars that under-season. I also had to have one last taste of Iberico ham. We washed it all down with a vermouth, which came with a slice of orange but no olive, and bottled water. To round out the meal we had to have a Torrija de Sta Teresa each. They were incredibly rich and buttery, creamy with a perfect crisp disc of caramelized sugar on top! Overall, possibly the most perfect meal of a very, very long trip. I am so glad this was the last meal of our summer vacation! Service was very courteous and available in English. Curiously, many of the wait staff appeared Filipino but conversed fluently in both English and Spanish. The two hostesses were incredibly courteous and civil, considering how rude some of the guests were being. I can't imagine being that polite when hundreds of people keep asking them the same three questions all night- how long is the wait? Is there someplace we can have a drink? Can we just eat at the bar? (facepalm!) Answers: 30 to 40 minutes, no and no. Bar seats are exactly like all the others. Every. Single. Person. So if you read this, Please be kind to the hostesses, and politely give your name, number of party, and wait your turn. Don't wander too far, and don't keep asking where you are on the list. Just be patient and you'll be very very satisfied. read more
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This might be the best restaurant experience I've had in Spain and that is saying a lot! These tapas were stunning. We had to wait on the waitlist for about 30 mins before we got into the restaurant and it was worth it! The ambiance was very relaxing and casual. The menu was abundant and diverse with different flavors and options. Our food came fairly quick and the tapas were quite small so we ordered many. We ordered, salmon montaditos, fried jalapeño some sort of grilled fish (I can't remember the exact name of the dish), fried peppers, cod in alioli, tomato bread, Spanish omelette, pear and Gorgonzola ravioli. My favorite though was the Spanish omelette though it's a common classic Spanish dish. It was tender and melted in the mouth. I also LOVED the ravioli though it doesn't seem like a typical tapas menu item. All of the dishes were so flavorful and fresh, and they stuck out to me. The price was so reasonable for what we received. It was even one of the cheapest meals, because all of this came to around $47 for three people including two coffees. All in all, amazing food for a great price! Please try this restaurant, but expect a long line! read more
Nice upscale place with great service and good food. It was def pricier but worth the money in my opinion. We tried a bunch of different tapas some better than others. The beef was really on the rare side, good if you like that, but I would have preferred more medium, but we weren't asked. Our fave was the crab salad with grilled prawn on toast, the papas bravas here weren't that good, the tiny burgers weren't either. The grilled prawns were delicious! We got the mussels which tasted like they had apple cider vinegar which was not good, and we got shrimp in some sauce that were also not our fave. I would highly recommend though, it's worth a try read more
1 year ago
favorite restaurant in barcelona couldn't recommend more. their sangria is delicious and the two staples i always try and get (patatas bravas and padrón peppers) are fantastic! great selection that is rotated every day! i have never had a reservation and i always am able to be seated in a reasonable time. service is great and food comes out fast. 10/10 would recommend!! read more
3 years ago
First restaurant we have eaten at in Spain. Incredible location. For those that don't know, tapas is like little dishes, a Spanish version of dim sum, something like that. Loved it! Everything was top notch! read more
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Carrer Del Consell de Cent, 333
08007 Barcelona
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L'Eixample
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