Excellent execution of creative gourmet dishes. The only negative is the relatively small portions. We had 8 dishes between the two of us and still left feeling unfulfilled. But all 8 dishes were exquisite in taste. read more

Easy to find Menus were in English so easier for us to choose our meal Friendly staff and helpful with suggestions read more

Best tapas we had in Barcelona! We were staying at the Marriott Renaissance down the street and the staff recommended we check this place out. It was our first meal in Barcelona. This is right next to the resturant Vinitus (see review - no where near as good) The staff was super friendly and took the time to explain what was on the menu. (sorry I don't have pictures of everything we ordered). We also ordered a bottle of win with dinner (about 23 bucks US - cheap!). Everything we ordered was great, great staff, great food, good location. Can highly recommend! read more

TOURIST TRAP! Stay as far away from this place as possible. The food and service are awful, though the ambiance is okay. The location on a side road off of the main shopping centre in the area is suboptimal, though not too difficult to find. However, the number of awful tapas dishes and lack of paella, in both taste and presentation, on the menu is stunning--and not in a good way. Food: 1/5 Made from cheap, unfresh foods--especially the seafood, which seems to star on their menu. The category of dishes called "signature tapas" on their menu is just another name for overpriced, basic dishes that can be found anywhere in the US, and with better quality in America too. Service: 1/5 The restaurant is obviously understaffed. It took 5 minutes to set the table, 15 minutes for the waiter to remember we were here and give us our menus, another 15 minutes to take our orders, and then over an hour to roll out 7 tapas plates. Unbelievable. Ambiance: 2/5 It's an okay dining room set-up and okay location. Highly would NOT recommend to a friend. Go to Vinitus which is right next door (I know I was tempted to leave and do that). read more

We ordered vegetarian for all but one dish: the olive snack, a mochi truffle dish, a tomato tartar, an eggplant tartin, potatoes bravas, and tortilla. We were surprised to find the Gastropub nature of this unassuming tapas place -- our drinks complete with outpours of smoke and our tomato tartar, with olive oil caviar and mascarpone ice cream. Flavor was not lacking in any of the dishes, with the exception of the potatoes bravas -- the only selection I would call bland. Overall, all flavor palates were touched upon: truffle, chipotle aioli, parmesan, olive oil, orange zest, and olives. Great atmosphere, great service, and inventive selections -- an experience one must try if around the famed Passeig Del Gracia. read more

I arrived early and was seated at the bar near the entrance. Facing me were framed accolates for the restaurant, so I had high hopes. Unfortuately, I was disappointed. The veal stew tacos I started with were really good and the high point. They came with cheese on top, which I don't like, but that's not their fault. Great flavor and certainly recommended. The beef tagliata needed salt...desparately. It was well-cooked but the lack of salt meant it was overpowered by the mashed potatoes. The short ribs were good, but somewhat one-note. They were very well prepared and the meat fell off the bone, but I felt I could have gotten those anywhere. And I heard a lot of American accents (including mine). So it seems to be catering to tourists, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but perhaps they gave up something in catering to a specific clientele. The staff was great and the wine by-the-glass was excellent. I'd give this place a pass and check out L'Olive, Cerveseria Catalana or Toto, if you're in the L'Eixample neighborhood and need good food. read more

This lovely restaurant was recommended to us by the front desk of our lovely hotel. It did not disappoint. I believe this was our first tapas experience when we arrived and everything was delicious. Look at the pictures and just go for it! read more

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We went twice during our six days in Barcelona, the first time because it was close to our hotel, the second time because we had such a good time--and because not only is the food superb, but the vibe is so warm and friendly. Don't overlook the pasta--yes, the Spanish dishes are excellent, but the cacio e pepe and tagliatelle are out of this world. read more

Restaurant was last stop on a Barcelona Food Lover tour, simply amazing experience! We had a 6-course dinner, with items ranging from olives, pasta, soup, fish, and beef. Chef's technique is modern and inventive with their interpretation of the tapas experience. Service was very attentive, always keeping the wine glasses full and explained all the dishes very well. Location was on a street that was right off the Ramble street (not in the Las Ramblas area). read more

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An excellent meal in a fun and hip place. Such great food on out first night here in Barcelona

Good food. Particularly enjoyed pappardelle. Didn't feel very welcome walking in with two kids initially.

Enjoyed this little spot with different tapas. Service was excellent, food tasty and presentation often thoughtful and intriguing. Yes, it probably has more tourists but I found the food still very good and helpful to have English and Spanish menus that had good quality food and a welcoming and casual atmosphere. read more

I have to say Some times I wonder if when people gave five star reviews they were for real! Of course I know mine are, but you never know if people are just getting fake reviews done. This restaurant is a classic example of a valid five star rating. The space is unassuming but nice. The staff is very responsive and attentive. After I suggested this place to the group we stopped by to see it before dinner and the staff was very interested in answering our questions and acted as though they really wanted us to come back, of course! The food was super creative and interesting! We had the best fried calamari ever! The smoke sardines come to your table smoking! The duck gyoza will totally amaze your mouth! The octopus is a must try and the Bacalao is worthy of a try. I didn't Love the desserts, but the three other people in the group did! The bathrooms were nice and clean and the service was fantastic! Abi rocks! read more

Outstanding!!!! Sardinas Ahumadas y Costilla Duroc are the best in my opinion. But overall the food is excellent as well as the service. read more

We ordered the cheese board, cheese croquettes, calamari, risotto, roast beef, and chicken salad, everything was amazing and had a great preparation. They have a few vegetarian options which I appreciated. read more

The food was so amazing here! Beautifully made and so thought out. We were so impressed. Like other reviews mentioned, Tapas with a Twist. Definitely one of our favorite dining experience in Barcelona. There are single tables and one large communal table. We spent around 100 dollars for a meal for two which we thought was well worth the money. The service is on point. We added an order and they changed the order of our food to make sure we got the best experience. read more

Oh my goodness!!! The food was AMAZING and we so enjoyed our last dinner in Barcelona! We were "thanksgiving full" after our meal and so happy. Thank you for a fabulous dining experience. read more

Incredible. After a busy day seeing many sights, we were wandering down Rambla De Cata Lunya and searched for a restaurant. Just off of this street, we came with a family of six, four teenagers, and everyone LOVED it. read more

Amazing experience. Delicious food, friendly service. Seafood is fresh, meat is perfect. read more

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Incredible Tapas. The Carpaccio was delicious. The Hazelnut desert was very interesting. Everything we tried was amazing. Highly recommended. read more

Not great. Fried seafood dish was overcooked and salty. Egg in salad was too raw. Nice job on potato's bravos. I'd give 2.5 stars. Much better options in Barca read more

Best tapas in Barcelona. We went to the restaurant next door but it was packed so we decided to try this one. IT WAD GREAT! The food, the experience, the chef Nuncio and The service was fantastic, thanks Julia! . . . This is a need to in Barcelona. And don't forget to ask for a JULIA!!!! read more

This was one of my favorite tapas bars I went to in Barcelona! We happened upon it by chance and were so happy with our experience we ended up coming back the next night, too. The chef's kitchen was visible from all seats in the restaurant, which we loved. The sangria was wonderful! In fact, I would say they had the best sangria we had in our 4 nights in Barcelona. It had a touch of cinnamon and was delectable. For food, we ordered one of each of the croquettes (ham, cheese, and meat). We LOVED the ham croquette. It was also the best croquette I tried in Barcelona. We ordered the ribs as well and devoured them. All in all, I would made this a stop on your tapas bar hopping if you're in the area! read more

i am still eating here and a bit tipsy off the sangria (very good in a very large glass) but need to leave this review because everyone needs to come here and order everything off the menu (but ESPECIALLY the big canneloni stuffed with duck and pear in parmesan sauce, the potato mochis with truffle, and the octopus). we literally kept the mochis once we were done with them just to spoon the sauce. service is great, everything is great, come. definitely our best meal in barce read more

2254 - French Near Me - Barcelona, B

We started and ended our two week trip in Barcelona here. Authentic and excellent Catalan food. Great service too! Melt in your mouth lamb shank is a must try! And a type of mortadella meat (porchetta) with nuts and sauce that is out of this world!!! read more

Superb. Great service. Very friendly staff. Excellent wine suggestions nice decor and really interesting food. I loved the giant olive stuffed with orange and caviar. read more

Like other reviewers, I came here to try the restaurant next door, found it ridiculously packed, and decided to take a chance on 2254. Very happy we did! Beautiful restaurant with a creative menu. The food was lovely but the aesthetics were really what was most memorable to me. The plates were gorgeous and every dish was clearly plated with intention and an eye for beauty. The food was lovely and the attention to visual detail was exceptional. If you want a beautiful restaurant in a trendy part of the neighborhood to impress a client or date with, this is a great choice. If you're strictly about the food, I'm sure you would enjoy it but I wouldn't rave on the "Michelin star(s)" level as other reviewers have. read more

A complete gastronomic indulgence! Delicate yet tasty and substantial servings of classic spanish, french and italian tapas with a modern twist. Excellent wine selection, perfect attention and explanations from staff. Beautiful ambiance read more

Great service, the staff is very tentative! They have gluten free options, including GF croquette. We ordered the green pepper and tortilla in addition to drinks and croquette's. If you are vegan, they also have options. read more

This place is tremendous! We loved nearly everything. We had lamb which was delicious and the meat was so soft. Also had chicken and shrimp skewers with a light bbq dipping sauce. Again perfectly cooked. We had the toasted tomato bread twice. It's thin and crisp with the freshest tomato purée that doesn't soak in like other breads we've had. AND do not miss these: there's some potato tapa on the menu and it's boringly described but they are CRAZY delicious with two different small dallops of sauce on each of 6 pieces. YUM! I will miss those. Also had a platter of some thin Spanish meat which was somewhat basic but good. Calamari was perfectly cooked and just fantastic. The sangria comes out with a cube of dry ice so it smokes for a bit and it's good. For dessert we had a chocolate thing that was full of a warm milk chocolate and we also had something that was like a crem brûlée. Both came with a scoop of delicious ice cream and we'd recommend both. This place is next to another 4.5 star restaurant which had a 40 person line but we were very happy we ate here. read more

2254 was recommended by staff at Pulitzer and they were right on. Loved this place and came twice for dinner. Inventive, delicious Tapas menu, great wine list and Sangria. Friendly staff. Reservations recommended. read more

2254 has excellent food in a casual atmosphere, and is exceptional value. My wife and I had the 65 euro tasting menu and love almost every dish. The 17 euro matching wines were also good, though note that you're getting generous portions of a few wines, not a small taste of 12 different wines to match each course. The theme of the wine is consistent with the food, a mixture of Italian, French and Catalonian. My favourite dishes were the foie gras mousse with truffle butter (not too rich, which is important for me as I don't really like foie gras), chef's tagliatelle (essentially a carbonara) and the 72 hour oxtail. The service was excellent too - our waiter spoke great English and the restaurant was flexible with switching our dishes or wines for others. read more

Great cheese plate and house red wine but that's all I can speak on. Asked waiter what else was gluten free, he named 3 things, it seemed odd as a lot of items seemed naturally gluten free (jamon plate, grilled octopus, etc.) I asked for no bread or crackers on the cheese plate, yet it still came with breadsticks all over the plate. Made it seem like he nor the kitchen gave a care about dietary restrictions despite listing they do ON THE MENU. Was annoyed, so I left and had a great dinner around the corner instead. I'm sure the food is great here, but the service is careless. Would avoid. read more

Solid tapas with some innovative twists. We got there early (8:00 PM) and the highly attentive service did wane some as other diners started pouring in. We sat at the communal table and had a great dinner with our kids in an atmosphere that still made us feel like we were having an evening out. Glad we ordered desert as they were some of the best tapas of the night. read more

These guys are going for their Michelin star next year... I don't know how they don't already have one. The food was incredible, I'm kind of a Foie Gras snob and this had to be the top Foie I've ever had. The Pre Fixe is a must, worth the money and please trust their wine recommendations. Go get that star baby! read more

The best dining experience I had in Barcelona. The food was fabulous - delicious and beautifully presented. Casual, fun...great energy. Loved this place! read more

This restaurant is a great gourmet experience. The courses were an explosion of contrasting flavors, and the portions were just fine for you to try three of them. The deserts were just marvelous. We were in a small group, and everyone got delighted. I'm coming back for sure! read more

Great food! Good service and great atmosphere. Will definitely come back. Was recommended by hotel staff.

I am guessing that anyone who gave this place a poor rating was likely working for a competitive restaurant location. Honestly, the food, flavors and tastes were great. Went with our kids and they enjoyed it too. Such a lovely environment, great and tasty tapas that all will enjoy! Didn't taste like all the other typical tapas location we have tried. Highly recommend! read more

So far the best tapas we have had. The olives were really good and the potatoes bravos were visually and tastefully prepared. All tried were fresh and tasty. Would recommend. read more