Very crowded but while service was good the food was outstanding…read more We ordered mostly small dishes and 4 of us ate well. The grilled pork cheeks, so good. The bravas is creamy and tasty, not over powered with Sirracha. The cheese in the croquettes kind of hid the jamon but it was very good. The cheesecake was awesome Will come back

Love Maitea! We came super early on a Saturday afternoon and thought the place was empty. A few…read moreminutes after opening the place was full! Make sure you get reservations. This is a very cozy and welcoming restaurant with amazing tapas and pintxos. My faves were the beef cheeks, Brie and Jamon pintxo, mushroom croqueta and the red sausage. The staff is really nice and they give good recommendations.

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.

I really like the vibe of this place and I would love to come back here on a night when they have…read moretheir ala carte menu available. Their handheld little bites, or Tapas is available on the counter as you walk in they will hand you a plate and you can pick and choose everything that you want. They have everything from charcuterie and cheese on a slice of crusty bread, to smears of crab or chicken or other jamon. There is vegetarian options of portobello caps stuffed with tomato and olives, or their options of stabbed olives and anchovies with spicy green beans. A dizzying array of Tapas are available for your picking and already prepared so you can get in and out and on your way or, you can sit and chat and have a glass of wine and continue to graze. Just fyi - You are charged by the size of the tapas picks on your plate.. Service here is impeccable and they love to tell you about their food. Great wine options too!

Not a "gay" restaurant but all the clients are. Service is impeccable, trilingual. Detailed…read moreexplanations. And then directions to the parade.

A fellow Yelper mentioned they have moved to Mercat de Sant Antoni and found out it has been 2…read moreyears. As the kind gentleman mentioned, La Boqueria was just too busy and this smaller market had a better pace for Pinotxo. They have a counter with 10 bar stools and open kitchen format with food displayed at the counter. I can see seating becoming a premium as the day progresses. I arrived shortly after they opened and already there were 3 customers ordering Cafe Con Leches and Xuxos. I did the same with my Xuxo to go. I saw they had Octopus Galician style and despite the am hour couldn't resist. Pinotxo's version was very good-that said, I've had more tender Octopus. Definitely a Tapa size and pricey for the portion but gave me my fix for one of my favorite dishes before leaving Barcelona. I saw Tripe and Beef cheeks on the menu and asked one of the servers which one? She gave me a look of "I can't decide"meaning can't go wrong with either. Ordered the Beef cheeks as I've never had it. Rich, decadent and definitely not a breakfast meal-I liked it! I was told the white cubes were collagen and not fat. Definitely a dish to try. Cafe Con Leche was excellent! The Xuxo (one of Jose Andres's favorites) was amazing! Like a donut, a little bit of flakiness of a croissant and filled with this rich, delicious Crema and as if that wasn't enough coated with sugar. We loved it! One of those delicacies that sells out early. Service was engaged and friendly from all of the people behind the counter. They are located inside the Market at one of the corners (Tamarit/Urgell) before the exit. Make this stop for Xuxos and some delicacies you won't find at your typical spots in the area.

They moved! They are now in Mercat de Sant Antoni. I looked all over La Rambla for them, only to…read morefind out they moved. Their space is much bigger and now indoors. Same great service and same outstanding food. We ordered the chickpeas, razor clams, pork cheeks, calamari and beans and octopus. Everything was fresh and delicious. Will definitely be back again.

One of our favorites in Barcelona. Nice higher end service and dinning experience if your looking…read morefor steak or seafood, or just more than the traditional tourist crap served all over town. Sit at the bar in front for delicious pinchos or a table in the back for a romantic dinner. Not sure where to start? Try the tasting menu or the chefs special. Regardless of what you order, save room for the flaming rum soufflé.

We came here after a disappointing draw between Barça and Malaga. It was Saturday night, after a…read morematch, and the place was PACKED. Most tables were full and several languages were being spoken at once. I loved the energy of the place and I could see that the waiters were working their tails off to serve everyone. Even though it was super busy, and it took a while to get a waiter to our table, once we ordered the food and drinks came out quick. We had calamari with blood sausage and small fried squid (DELICIOUS), creamed rice with mushrooms, cheese, and clams (ALSO DELICIOUS), a variety of montaditos (you get to pick four at the bar with a glass of wine or caña for under 5.00€), chorizos, and fried Camembert with sweet tomato marmalade. Literally everything we ate was delicious. The only way it would have been better is if I had bread to go with the Camembert. Yes, it was more expensive than many meals we had in Barcelona, but it also had excellent service and extremely good food. We would definitely come back.

Beautiful/classy place, friendly staff, and delicious food. The entire experience was wonderful~ We…read morealso got a Cava and it tasted so well with everything we ordered! Food: Chistorra Sausage & Olives They give you olives & chistora sausages as a starter. The sausage was really juicy and flavorful~ Ajoarriero Cod with Poached Egg I loved this dish! The egg was perfectly poached and the fish was amazingly cooked. Flavors were on point! Grilled artichokes, foie and Iberian ham I'm not a big foie fan so I kinda stayed away from it. BUT! I can tell you that the artichokes were nicely grilled (not salty at all). The Iberian ham was a bit hard to eat because it took me a while to chew it and swallow. It just didn't go down well I think. Cured ham and loin of Iberian acorn-fed pork This selection of meats was better than the Iberian ham in the foie dish (look below). Very nice and generous portions too~ Grilled white asparagus, truffled mayonnaise and Idiazábal cheese Probably...the best white asparagus I've ever had. It was sooo good that we ordered another right after we finished it. Explosive. Wild Mushrooms with Farm Egg I think a dish that combines mushrooms and eggs has been becoming more and more popular lately, and I can see why~ It's so yummy! The yolk was runny and the mushrooms were nice and chewy (not like those soft, floppy ones). Cream cheese soufflé with raspberry ice cream Our waitress recommended this dessert and it's a better dessert than the lemon sorbet. I just liked looking at the souffle because it seemed so perfectly..."poofed." Then I took a bite, and then continued to clean the entire bowl. The raspberry ice cream also made the soufflé even more delicious. Our Lemon Sorbet Decent dessert, although I liked the soufflé more. But the sorbet was still pretty refreshing.

The appetizers here are ok, not not that spectacular…read more However, the 1KG steak, cooked rare, was excellent!! Great marbling and dry aged taste. Spaniards can cook steak that's for sure!!!

Food was delicious! Great for sample plates (aka tapas) and trying variety! Service was on par and…read morereadily available if I had any questions. Loud because it's near a Main Street but great for pictures nonetheless

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.

Superb food from the Basque Country in Spain. Full experience: cocktails, wine, food, service, and…read moreambience... just amazing!!!

A delicious and very affordable dinner. We tried 7 pintxos (hot) and shared some bravas too…read more Everything was outstanding. The salsas were great, the croquetas had rich flavor, and the meat was wonderfully seasoned and tender. The owner and his wife are delightful too. It should be noted that the menu only lists the hot pintxos. The cold ones are self serve on the bar. Would definitely recommend, don't miss out!

Dear owners of Teleferic,…read more Before traveling to Barcelona, my wife and I occasionally went to your other locations in Walnut Creek and Palo Alto. By far, that was the closest we could find to authentic Spanish tapas and paella in the Bay Area. We knew we had to visit the store during our Barcelona trip recently and we couldn't believe how much more blown away we were! The menu surprised us and we wished we could have eaten more. Also, special shout-out to Alina, Jimmy, Mila, and Sajani! Whether in the bay or in Spain, the crew is amazing. It was so nice to hear from Mila how Teleferic was born and to know a bit about the history of how things came to be. Sajani killed it on the cocktails especially with a couple of concoctions that we asked her to think of on the spot. We're just upset that we couldn't be closer to this location because the menu is sooo unique compared to the ones near us (like the duck and foie gras paella!) Thank you, thank you, thank you!

The appetizers were delicious. We had the cauliflower & the chicken empanadas. They were picked up…read moreby DoorDash and still arrived warm.

La Mestressa is such a great vibe and one of the defining experiences from my trip to Barcelona!…read moreHere are a few highlights: 1. The neighborhood - I stayed at the AC Hotel Sants while visiting Barcelona. The Barcelona Sants train station was adjacent to the hotel, and the property was in a walkable neighborhood surrounded by restaurants, convenience stores, and other businesses. There was also a deceptively nondescript alley right next to the hotel that I didn't explore right away. Turns out, that alley leads to a vibrant, hidden plaza (Plaça d'Osca) with restaurants and shops, where locals in the Sants neighborhood hang out. This is also where La Mestressa is located. 2. The food and drinks - I got dinner with two friends at La Mestressa one evening. We ordered a pitcher of sangria, a bottle of wine, and a wide selection of tapas, croquettes, and a couple main dishes. My personal favorites from the meal were the sangria, patatas bravas (crispy potatoes with sauce), octopus, and the salmon salad (not pictured). Each of those dishes were well-seasoned, had great textural contrast, and provided either familiar comfort (patatas bravas and octopus) or a completely new flavor experience (salmon salad). The sangria was light and refreshing. 3. The service - Our server was bilingual and provided satisfactory service. She was warm. The service was well-paced, and she attended to all of our needs as a group. 4. The ambience - As I previously mentioned, both Plaça d'Osca and La Mestressa were a whole vibe. If the terms "off the beaten path," "honeycomb hideout," "in the cut," or "rural retreat" mean anything to you, this area similarly provides a nice place to "retreat" and immerse yourself in a local neighborhood right in the heart of Spain's second largest city. It's the perfect place to drink wine and sangria and while away your evening. :)

We were in the neighborhood on vacation, and were looking for someplace to eat. They had room so…read morewe stepped in. Honestly the rest of Barcelona has been ruined for us now. We ate other places, but none of them compare. Not the market, none of the other small tapas places we tried. It's as if the others aren't even trying. If you are near Plaça de Sants, you will not be disappointed.