We had a nice family dinner. Views are great, we got a good table. Food was great overall. The grilled mussels were amazing. Paellas were great, we tried: seafood, mushroom and chicken. All great and very generous portions (go hungry or share). Drinks were great too. High chair was available for our child. Overall we had a memorable family dinner and I highly recommend this place. It is a little on the pricy side, but worth a shot. read more

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We had a cozy table in a great location so that we could watch people pass by. The servers ice was attentive and very helpful. And we loved the spread of tapas and the wine recommendation. Highly recommend! read more

It's authentic Spanish beach-front restaurant with great selection of veggie, seafood, paella, meaty cuisines. Full bar with good range of drinks and cocktails. Great quick responsive service with welcoming waiters. Indoor and outdoor seatings. Great for any size of party. Parking might be a bit challenge with paid street parking. Flat entry and wide tables good for accessibility. read more

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Location unmatched Extraordinary paella and seafood Great service Ate there with my daughter and girlfriend before a show. Couldn't been happier with our choice read more

Note to travelers - if you're setting up camp around the city center, this restaurant is a little far away (by the ocean). The view is very nice and you get the refreshing ocean breeze. That being said, we only got the paella and it was just ok. It was also incredibly big - make sure you either have a lot of people or you're prepared to eat a lot of paella later! Also, our server was pretty condescending and we got the feeling she didn't like us because we were tourists. read more

Omg Wasn't expecting such an amazing experience from a casual beachfront restaurant Great view Amazing service DELICIOUS PAELLA Tasty sangria Blown away Highly recommend read more

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Everything is absolutely amazing ! The black squid paella was amazing. The manager Blass is fantastic. The customer service is great. read more

Xiringuito Escribà - Surf and Turf Paella - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

Food (4/5): We got the mixed paella and an octopus salad with crackers. Both were solid but the paella was lacking a bit of flavor and not as good as expected considering the other reviews. Service (4/5): No issues with the service. They were helpful. They gave us a sand timer for the Paella which was interesting although after our appetizer finished they took the timer which had run out and we still waited several minutes after. Ambiance (5/5): Awesome views of the beach and conveniently located. Restaurant had tons of seating in an outdoor setting. read more

Xiringuito Escribà - Outside - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

Came here for dinner while visiting Barcelona on a suggestion from friends that live nearby... What a great experience! Reservations ARE a must. While we were there, we saw numerous people without any being turned away. Our paella was amazing...seafood tasted fresh and the socarrat was perfect. Friendly and helpful employees, great food and reasonable prices. read more

Xiringuito Escribà - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

Never had fish decided to try it here and it was amazing, got the monkfish and the seabass and both were delicious. Would come here for beautiful view of beach and the vibe. read more

best paella in Barcelona with a great ambiance outside and right near the beach. Really fair prices and friendly staff. They give you a timer that shows how long you'll paella will be. Sangria was amazing and so was the bread with tomato spread. Definitely would recommend this restaurant when you're in Barcelona read more

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Delicious food!! Great service! Food delivered tastes exactly the same as when eaten in the restaurant.

My taxi driver from the airport to my hotel in Barcelona has the same name as me and so we bonded immediately. I usually rely on the locals of any place for my food recommendations and when I asked him for the best paella in Barcelona, without hesitation he recommend it here. After a city tour of the city, I began getting hungry and so started my journey to get here. 1.5-mile walk later and I am here. My enthusiasm was cut in half when the waiter informed me that I needed reservations and if I returned in two hours I would get a table. I was pleased with her that I was only here for a short time and Adrian told me I would be given the best care the food was a must-have. She checked with the manager, and within a minute I was ushered to a table. Yes, I am dining alone. It is a very casual family atmosphere. The patrons here seem to be regulars and there are a few large groups celebrating birthdays and special occasions. I lucked out on getting a table. The waiter is friendly and suggests a local beer which I am eager to try. She comes back and explains the menu to me. Go big or go home so let the feasting begin. I chose the sampler appetizer which comes with four small dishes. Anchovies, fried seafood, seafood potato salad, and mussels. I also order a side of grilled shrimp. To my dismay, they are out of lobster so I won't be getting lobster paella today. As an alternative, I chose the seafood paella. The waiter puts an hourglass on the table and said the main course will be ready before the sand finishes at thirty minutes. Nice touch. The beer is mild, cold, and crisp. I remind myself to not down it all in one gulp. The appetizer arrives and I try the anchovies first. It's dipped in fresh olive oil and the toasted bread is a perfect compliment. After the first bite, I am doing a poor job of hiding my excitement. I am smiling from ear to ear. To not appear like a weirdo I pull out my phone pretending I am laughing at something on the screen. You guys know it's a lie but who cares. Lol. The seafood salad is right and creamy. Reminds me of a traditional potato salad but with strips only of seafood. I think it's clams. It's good. The fried seafood is fresh and succulent. My second favorite appetizer. The mussels were bland but edible. The first shrimp was seasoned lightly and fresh. It came with the head and I ate that too. It was worth it. Overall the appetizers were great. I would order again. Almost true to her word a couple of minutes after the hourglass finished my paella arrived. I think I overdid it because there is hardly any more space for food but that won't be a problem. I must soldier on. After the first bite, I am a little disappointed. It tastes bland and it's a bite watery. I look at the menu again. This one has a mushroom base. I remind myself that paella in the United States compared to home of Paella in Spain will taste different and with food I need to have an open mind. I kept this dialogue in my mind so I would not be seen as crazy for talking to myself out loud. I had another sip of my beer and gave it another shot. This interesting thing happened. With each bite, the flavor became more present, and so on and I thoroughly enjoying my meal. I have a sigh of relief and relaxed. This meal didn't cost me more than sixty euros. The waiters came over a few times to check on my during my dinning experience. I highly recommend and would return. read more

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This place was recommended by someone at the hotel we were staying at during our stay in Barcelona. It's further out by the water so it's a bit of a drive but worth it. You do need reservations, and we easily made one the day before. The staff was very nice and accommodating. They spoke English well, and there was an English menu. The restaurant was clean and casual. Beautiful view of the beach right up front! It was also warm inside despite being in a covered patio. As for the food, the paella was definitely delicious. It was tasty and serving size was huge. We ordered the valenciana with chicken. I would've loved to try the others but there were only two of us! Also, important to note, they will only cook you one type of paella per table as they only have 10 burners at a time! They also had plenty of drinks to choose from! Got their wine they recommended with the paella. Overall, great experience, delicious paella!! read more

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The food was good. The location is pretty. The drinks were also pretty good. It's worth a trip.

This was a highly recommended stop for us in Barcelona. Located right on the walk beachside sits this amazing restaurant. This place is famous for their paella. Honestly pick any that you would like, they all looked and smelled amazing. My family and I went for the surf and turf paella. It's have chicken, pork ribs, sausage meatballs, shrimp, and mussels. The rice stuck to the bottom and created those amazing crispy bits. This is the best paella I've ever eaten. Delicious and highly recommend. Also, if you do have room for dessert. Get the banana crème brûlée dessert. I usually don't like getting banana desserts because the fruit always overpowers the dish, but it's the complete opposite here. The crunchy top of the burnt sugar, the sweet and creamy filling with banana pieces, and the light texture of the dish combined for ultimate goodness. read more

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Visiting Barcelona for the first time, was looking for paella and this was recommended to me and truly enjoyed the food and location on the beach. Luckily we could walk-in without reservations as there were a couple tables left. The open kitchen to watch the delicious paella being made was a treat. The staff were friendly and helpful. Ordered Sangria and appetizers in addition to the paella pan and definitely had a satisfied full belly. Can't wait to come back again! read more

This restaurant is so famous for a paella, they did not disappoint us, the paella with squid ink was excellent, I highly recommend this place. read more

Xiringuito Escribà - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

Skip Xiringuito. Was very disappointed with the paellas, and prices here were marked up due to the location. They get super busy, but luckily they let us order two single portions of rices. Service was spotty - couldn't find a server when we needed one. Stopped in on a weekday night around 9 - we were seated immediately, but right near the kitchen. No real views of the beach, no breeze, nothing. It was insanely hot and we couldn't wait to leave. Not to mention it was hard to get water refills or more drinks since the server basically took our order and disappeared for 30 minutes. Favorite dish of the night - gazpacho. But 8 euro for it seemed a bit pricey. As did 5 euro for pan con tomate, which we didn't particularly enjoy here. The paellas were overly salty with little socarrat. Flavors were ok, but I had trouble with the house one (very seafood forward - reminded me a lot of fermented shrimp paste). I make a better paella at home, so yeah it was a big disappointment to have our only paella experience in Barcelona be such a mediocre one. read more

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This was the best Paella we had in Barcelona. There's a lot of subpar Paella floating around and Barcelona isn't even the best city to find the good stuff, so it's easy to get suckered, but that won't happen here. We loved our meals! read more

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Paella was so so. Too salty, no real flavor. Bones in the chicken, gristle in the meat. Really? Our waiter was attentive and recommended house wine over sangria. Probably should have had the sangria but house wine was fine. It was night time in March and later (9pm) so didn't expect to see the water though it is right on the beach. read more

We made lunch reservations for our family here and were not impressed, even though it ended up being our most expensive meal of the trip. Nothing special about the paella, which was less tasty than a risotto I could get anywhere else. At the end of our meal, despite trying to ask numerous times, we waited nearly 20 minutes to get the bill so we could pay and be on our way for more tourism. Not being rushed to pay the bill is fine if you are enjoying staying, but we wanted to move on. Only two bathrooms for everyone in a large restaurant. Nice location right on the beach though. read more

We wanted Paella and was told this was the best in Barcelona! Location is on the beach, but it was dark and we were unable to enjoy the sea views. I loved being able to watch the paella prep in the open kitchen We started with the Pico Pico apps which gave us tasty bites of different flavors. Onto the Squid Ink paella. Plan on a Crest White Strip afterwards as our teeth, lips and napkins were black after the delicious rice. Service was very accommodating and tolerant of our lack of Spanish when ordering. Sangria was fantastic too! read more

Came here during our vacation in Barcelona, as this was recommended by one of the locals for a good place to eat paella. We did not have any reservations however the staff was very friendly and was able to accommodate us right away. The restaurant was beautiful and right along Barceloneta with great views of the beach. Our waiter was very friendly and the service overall was great. We got their seafood paella with black rice. Normally I am not a fan of black rice Paella but it was very flavorful and had a good amount of seafood. The portion was also very generous. We were hoping to try the ceviche, unfortunately they were sold out for the day, so we opted for the tuna tartare, which went very well with the bread it came with. When it came for dessert they brought out a huge platter of different options for us to look at. Even though we were way too full for dessert, they all looked amazing so we decided to try the lemon cake with the ice cream. That was the highlight of the restaurant and was easily our favorite thing we tried. If you are visiting Barcelona and want to try a nice restaurant with good staff and great views, would highly recommend this place! If I'm ever in Barcelona again, will definitely come back. read more

Xiringuito Escribà - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Best ceviche and paella we've had in Barcelona. Service was excellent. Great location on the beach about 15 minutes drive from Placa de Catalunya. read more

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We were here in 2019, but I enjoyed the food here. I had my first paella here. We ordered a seafood and a chicken and green bean paella. Both were very delicious as the rice absorbed all of the flavors from its components. The rice was not underdone, and the meats weren't overcooked. I would've liked to have some of the sacarrat (crispy/toasted rice) from the bottom of the pan that I keep hearing about, but neither of the paellas had any. Maybe that's not common in Barcelona?? The service was friendly and efficient even for a broken-Spanish speaking tourist like myself. The location of this restaurant is perfect, too. It's right by the water, so you can walk-off those calories afterwards. Overall, this was a good, first paella experience for me. read more

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Paella overlooking the Mediterranean anybody? Recommended by a local, this is THE place to go for paella, seafood, Spanish & Catalan dishes, and desserts * Escribà Special Fish Fideuà - This house special dish, served w/ rice or pasta noodles, is a must have. It is flavor-packed w/ herbs and seafood, making you go in for endless bites.. * Black Rice w/ Fish, Prawn, Cuttlefish, Clams - Sadly, this wasn't a hit for us Though if you like a much more salty taste, this dish is for you. Most importantly, you must save room for the end because just look at the dessert platter! We wholeheartedly recommend the Chocolate Cake Drizzled w/ MORE Chocolate . Other than that, just pick any and it will not disappoint! read more

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My Last night in Barcelona. This was Recommended by a coworker. He Mentioned the food but not the location. Surprised by the seaside setting after 5 days of urban living. That's also the beauty of Barcelona. Seated on an outside window facing the surf and we Ordered the house wine. Nice simple crisp white and settled in for my first true Paella dinner. A Timer was placed on my table to manage expectations. Nice adder. Bread and olives were a nice snack as we enjoyed the views and company. Then this very large pan of rice and chicken and artichokes and butter beans arrived and the elbows were flying. We tore that pan up! It was delicious and filling but I didn't walk away wondering how I would work off those carbs. Simple cooking does that. A Small dessert finish the night and off we went to stare at the rising moon! Enjoy the experience. read more

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Awesome food, great views of the action on the boardwalk and the waitress staff were very friendly and attentive. Highly recommended and make sure you book a reservation! read more

My husband and I stumbled upon this place while visiting Bogatell beach. We were hungry and hadn't eaten any breakfast and saw that there was a line to this place before it even opened. We found out shortly that you need a reservation to eat here, the host was kind enough to find us a table anyway. We greatly appreciated that. Everything we ordered from the tapas, ceviche, and drinks...just incredibly delicious...the seafood was just beyond amazing. Definitely a must dine for anyone visiting Barcelona. read more

Xiringuito Escribà - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

Quite disgusting. This place was recommended to me, and since it's by the beach, I thought it would be perfect. The wait was 2 hours long. Good thing the view at the beach was beautiful and the weather was perfect. We didn't mind too much. Finally, they called us in for a table. Yah!! It was a long anticipation for my first real paella in Spain. We ordered the special paella for 3 which was cooked in fish broth. I don't know if it's common that the rice is supposed to be firm, but it was. Tasted like it was undercooked. The seafood was awful, not fresh at all. Overall, the flavor was also lacking. But I do love the white sangria here. It was so refreshing. This was also the only place in Spain I saw white sangria so I don't know how authentic it is, but you should definitely try it. Service wasn't great either but it's Barcelona. Bad service everywhere. Not sure what the hype is or why it's so busy. Maybe it's because of their perfect location at the beach. read more

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Picturesque restaurant, right by the waterfront and on the boardwalk. Must try their paella. Everything else on the menu is alright, but paella is by far the star of the show. Several different types you can try. Make reservations in advance otherwise you'll have to wait a while! read more

Xiringuito Escribà - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

We came here on a Saturday rainy night with no reservation around 8pm and it was pretty empty. The waitress taking my order was rude as I was telling her my order or eyes where wandering and she wasn't even looking at me so I had to repeat my order and question again for her. So when our pitcher of cava sangria was brought out it was missing the mint. Gurrrl should've listened!! But I will add other waiters were attentive and kept checking up on us which we appreciated. We ordered the sea and mountain paella and Escribà special fish paella. The presentation made the portion seem huge but in reality the rice layer is pretty thin so it wasn't too bad. In terms of flavor, my friend said her Escribà special fish paella was really salty while my sea and mountain could've used some more flavor. Overall for our first paella experience in Spain, it was a little disappointing since we walked pretty far for this. read more

Great seaside experience!, the food and service were great, tried the seafood sampler appetizer and a paella.

Was in Barcelona for a conference in this place is recommended to me by a local. No disappointment here. Settings on the beach. If you're lucky, you can get a table looks to Beach. We Had No Reservations and we're seated in an impromptu table in the back. Highly recommend reservations for this place. In fact, we were initially turned away until my Spanish-speaking friend joined us and was able to pull some strings. I believe she said something to the effect that Americans eat fast and we will not be here long. Either way it works. Once you order, they bring a hourglass that they set by your table. When the timer is up, your food arrives. It is like clockwork. If I was nothing short of awesome. The rice was very flavorful and the seafood fresh. E-cloth this along with a bottle of wine and went back to the conference very satisfied. This place is worth a lunch stop. read more

Good salad with tuna belly was super fresh and beautifully presented but under dressed. Green vegetable paella was vivid green and well done but lacked a meaty or unami element to balance out the flavors. Nice beach side setting and kept warm next to fire place. Service a bit rushed but attentive. Dessert options were boring so passed but had vegan and glutenfree ones. Full bar. read more

Xiringuito Escribà - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

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This place was a pleasant surprise. My daughter and I were walking to the beach and we were hungry, it was around 11:30AM and we asked for a table and got one. We didn't know how lucky we had it when everyone after us kept being turned down because they didn't have reservations and they were taking reservations 2-3 days in advance. We had amazing appetizers and salads. Only then we noticed that everyone was ordering the paella. There will definitely be a next time if I come to Barcelona and I will have the paella for sure. They pots coming to the table looked abundant and appetizing. Their sangria was also very good. read more

Xiringuito Escribà - Papas fritas - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

Z: this restaurant was really nice. The atmosphere matched the relaxed beach vibe, it's literally on beach. But don't be fooled, you need a reservation before arriving. (Easy to do with a phone call/ don't bother with reservation apps.) service was just fine, solicitous and helpful, but busy. It may look not crowded even when full bc of the ambience and the paella takes a while to cook, worth it though. Some reviewed as high prices, but for excellent food and being New Yorkers, the prices were just fine. D: My counterpart took care of the reservations and business end of this one. We walked from the Rambla... take a cab (it was enjoyable but a hike). The food was amazing. I watched as the chef made our paella (we got the special Escribà). The sangrias (Cava and white) were large and wonderful. Now, the paella comes in a traditional paella pan full of black rice, mussels and clams. The prawns and langoustine (it's like a little lobster) will be staring at you when they arrive to your table so you may want to take the meat out of them for the missus if she's squeamish (mine isn't). The wait for the paella wasn't bad when you're in good company. Dessert...! Whoa! The olive rosemary lemon cake thing with lemon sorbet... knocked my socks off. I'm almost happy they're not in NY, it would lead to addiction. Loved this place. read more

You can get great food in most places in Barcelona, but to get an individually cooked paella that is perfect every time while watching the Bae chef give it the love... that is what this place is about! Great smiles and service...awesome appetizers and of course the view and breeze of the med...what else is there...enjoy! read more

Xiringuito Escribà - Awesome! - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

I had a lovely dinner here! We made a reservation, which got us seated quickly. I asked them if we can sit next to the edge so we an get a good view of the ocean while eating and they allowed us! The table cloth was blue/white which, for some reason, made me feel really happy & calm...ALSO! The staff was really friendly~I was a bit cold cause it got chilly at night, so they gave me a blankie to keep myself warm...like an actual blankie. It was the cutest. Food: White Wine Sangria Pretty perfect for two people~ really refreshing Xiringuito Fried Potatoes in Spicy Tomato Sauce The sauce was pretty strong but I liked it a lot! Sea Bass Ceviche The dish had just the right amount of acidity, but the fish was just a tad bit chewy. Valencian-Style Paella It's HUGE. Like literally, needed a full table's space. The chicken was a bit dry, but the rabbit was nicely cooked! The paella also had socarrat, which made me really happy. read more

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