I first had the opportunity to try Basque cuisine about 5-6 years ago during a work trip to Boise,…read moreIdaho (home to one of the largest Basque communities outside of the Basque Country in France and Spain). That meal turned out to be one of the highlights of that trip, so I was ecstatic to find a Basque restaurant near my hotel in Barcelona. I quickly beelined over to the restaurant for a solo dinner that delivered in spades. While both the service and ambience was satisfactory, the food is what truly mesmerized me and singlehandedly salvaged an otherwise dull day that I had spent resting and recuperating from Barcelona's stealth attack on my sinuses. Le sigh. In terms of the food, the tomato and tuna belly salad was refreshing and delightful. The octopus and pig's feet carpaccio was hands down the single best dish I ate in Spain. The richness of the dish along with the texture and exquisite flavor was akin to eating a gourmet version of souse (or hog's head cheese), which I grew up eating in the US Deep South. I ended the meal on a high note with Basque cheesecake. In summary, here are my final thoughts on this remarkable three course meal: Perfecto! Me gusta mucho Cocina del País Vasco!

Everything was top shelf! Reviews are on point.the food, beverages, atmosphere, and service is top…read morenotch. You leave full and still light on your toes.

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.

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.

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.

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!!!

During our three days in Barcelona, Cervecería Ciudad Condal was the very first tapas restaurant we…read morevisited -- and it turned out to be the absolute best! Our server, Amaya, was funny, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive. He took great care of us, and every single recommendation he made was delicious. I wish I knew all the Spanish names of the dishes because everything was amazing. The highlights for us were the Bacalao -- so tender and full of flavor -- and honestly the best octopus I've ever had in my life. We also loved the soft steak with duck liver served on a slice of French baguette, the shrimp skewers, patatas, and the Spanish ham with tomato toasts. Every dish was unforgettable. On top of the incredible food, the restaurant itself has such an elegant atmosphere with beautiful décor that made the whole dining experience even more special. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Barcelona!

Ciutat Comtal was a restaurant that I had seen recommended numerous times while I was searching for…read moreplaces to eat at in Barcelona, and after coming here I can see why. I came here for lunch, and thankfully I didn't have to wait too long before I got seated inside. The interior is a bit on the smaller side, but it's quite bright with a lot of natural sunlight inside. For the food, I decided to get squid, codfish with honey allioli, and iberian ham montaditos. While all of the food was great, for me the codfish was hands-down the star of the show and probably one of the best dishes that I ate on the trip. The flavor of the sauce combined with the texture of the fish actually blew me away, and I can see why my server highly recommended this to me. If you just get one things when coming here, definitely make sure not to miss this dish. Highly recommend checking this place out for Spanish tapas, they represent the cuisine well!

Met some friends at Telefèric while vacationing in Barcelona and the food was great. We ordered…read moreseveral tapas, including croquetas de jamón ibérico, a tabla de jamón ibérico, pan con tomate, patatas bravas, and bracitos de pollo crujiente. We also ordered arroz de butifarra, which was my first time trying it and it was absolutely delicious. My husband doesn't eat seafood, so he appreciated having a non-seafood rice dish that he could enjoy. The service was great and the restaurant ambiance was lovely as well.

The best paella I've had in years, not too long to wait for, and sized for one (which is a rarity…read morewhere I come from). Could not recommend more highly.