great experience with friends. we arrived at 7pm and didn't leave until 1030p, so that should give you a little hint on whether we liked it to not. ambiance - the entrance is located down a little alleyway. once inside, you are surrounded by stone in an old, cave like building. the lighting and styling make it a cozy space to enjoy a wonderful meal. the service - our waiter (Daniele) was on point. incredibly personable, attentive, and funny! the food was timed incredibly well. they gave us plenty of time to enjoy, instead of rushing things out one after another. we had a group of 11, so we had to do the prix-fixe menu. let me tell you though, the amount of food was easily enough for 15 people. the starters - these were shared with the table, but they definitely brought more than enough. crispy bread with tomatoes and olive oil pesto infused burrata with roasted tomatoes tuna tartare with crispy plantains brioche topped with Catalan sausage, truffle cream, and crunchy mushrooms each of these was tasty. i'd say my favorites were the tuna tartare and the brioche. the mains: each person selected their main. cod cooked 2 ways with trinxat (mashed potato, winter cabbage, rendered pork fat), iberian ham, and figs argentine angus tenderloin Iberian pluma (cut from acorn fed pig), smoked sweet potato i got the last one and it. was. AMAZING. cooked to a medium and was deliciously tender. others reported the angus tenderloin was good, but needed some kind of sauce with it. desserts (pick one): variety of chocolates cannoli filled with goat cheese cheesecake and berries ice cream - passionfruit and raspberry with a white crunch for 65 euro per person for the prix-fixe, this was a great meal to share with friends! drinks - very reasonably priced bottles of wine (around 28 euro per bottle), so we kept well hydrated throughout the experience. others in the group got cocktails and said they were really good as well. i've never spent 3.5 hrs in any restaurant, anywhere, but i would go back here in a heartbeat. i fully recommend checking this place out if you're in Barcelona! read more

We got lucky with a walk-in and sat at one of the tables in the front. The waiters here are very attentive and the restaurant is beautiful. We mainly came in here for cocktails and tried some tapas, but definitely will be back to try more food our next visit to Barcelona! read more

Arcano Restaurant Barcelona - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

Five stars easy for this establishment. We made a reservation weeks in advance as we heard this establishment was busy, but worth it. We decided to do a more upscale experience when my in-laws flew in to show them the food scene in Barcelona and this did not disappoint. We had a reservation for 8pm and arrived just beforehand. We were seated in the back of the cellar, which created an intimate yet unique experience. We were greeted by Max, who was kind and knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered drinks to start - which consisted of some old fashions and sangria's. Highly recommend! For appetizers, we ordered the duck salad and the octopus. Honestly, both were absolutely fabulous. The octopus was made to perfection and the duck was tender and delicious. We ordered some steaks - medium rare and the lambchops. All things were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this establishment when visiting Barcelona for a nice and romantic dinner. read more

This was our first night in Spain at the beginning of a 2 week trip -- and might have been the best meal we had. We made a reservation a month in advance as this place is popular. Gorgeous Cave-Like setting right in the heart of The Gothic Quarter. For food we got: - both Peach and Red Sangria's - maybe the best in Spain. 15 Euros so not cheap - Pan Con Tomate - first time having this dish -- great, - Iberian "Pluma" Acorn Fed Pork - so tender and amazing! - Cod (Bacalao) - perfectly baked I must give a shout out to our amazing waiter LUCAS who spoke excellent english and gave some perfect recommendations. We got here at 7:30 and it was quiet -- but quickly filled up and was totally full by 8:30. It's more expensive than most restaurants but for that you get quality service, superb food, linen napkins, and soft jazz music. We wanted to come again the next night but it was totally booked! Trip Advisor rates this as #57 (as of May 2026) but I think it should be in the top 10. Book a table early guys -- this restaurant will not disappoint you! read more

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The Bacalao (Atlantic Cod) was the best fish dish of my life! Served atop Trinxat, a traditional Catalan dish of cabbage and potato. Topped with fig jam. I loved the Forest Sangria. A far cry from the Sangria served in tourist spots, this is the real deal. BF loved the Island Sangria. Highly recommend Pluma Iberica for pork eaters. Served with a delicious peanut sauce. Lucas took excellent care of us. First class waiter. The restaurant is in what appears to be a cave. Delightful atmosphere. Very classy with linen napkins, etc. A little more expensive than some other local restaurants but worth it. Outstanding value. Be sure to reserve a table in advance. read more

Arcano Restaurant Barcelona - May 2026 - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

We had numerous people recommend this restaurant to us and it did not disappoint. Arcano is just as delicious as it is gorgeous. It is set in an old cave like building. The architecture is stunning. Food was all delicious. Best crispy bread with tomato that we have ever had. The venison, tuna tataki and ribeye were all amazing. Great wine selection and excellent service. Definitely make a reservation. read more

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Great meal, excellent service and beautiful restaurant. Pan Tomate, Farm Egg on a Nest, Cod Cooked Two Ways and the perfectly cooked Tenderloin were all exceptional. We had a view of the kitchen and the brigade was professional and efficient; chef was calm and collected even through the restaurant . Lucas and team insured we had great service with a personal touch. Solid wine program. Highly recommend! read more

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Not really a fan. Maybe too gourmet? Starters was bread that literally tasted like toast with a spritz of tomato juice, next was tomato salad. Ehhh, then rare venison. I don't eat that but won't try it rare. Main course was beef cheeks. Very good! 8/10. I've had the best in Nice so hard to do better than that. Now dessert. Very disappointing. The chocolate cake tasted stale. Cannoli cheesecake was ok. Very expensive meal for 2! Around 140 euros and definitely NOT like an American steakhouse! Ohhh forgot one of the shared apps!! It was an egg nest. All I could do was laugh! Raw egg on dried pasta over potatoes. read more

Arcano Restaurant Barcelona - Egg nest not a fan - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

Disappointed as it came highly recommended. I never leave bad reviews but for the higher price point & horrible prime rib eye steak, I had too. Medium ordered for rib eye & came out raw in middle. Read other reviews as this is a complaint. Green salad was boring. Way better tomato bread elsewhere. Cod fish was just good. Mixed drinks 15-18 euro & small. The ambiance is nice but tables are on top of each other. 9:30 reservations for 2 & we were sat at 9:45 (I get that) but two other groups of 2 sat after us were served before us. Felt we were being ignored. At 10 we were acknowledged. Server was working hard but toward 11pm she spent 5-10 min talking to table next to us in Spanish with back to me & I understand Spanish while my husband was in restroom. I complained about raw steak & she did say sorry then gave us 2 chocolate ball candies & 2 glasses of cava on the house. So they get a 2 star instead of 1. read more

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We stopped in for a late afternoon taste to tide us over until our late supper resi... Arcano boasts a wonderful atmosphere and high-end service with each dish prepared by care by chefs in the open-air kitchen. Our sampling of the menu was small, but included: A welcome taste of Potato Brava is provided to patrons upon arrival - the sample is not fried (as is the tradition) but instead uses one half of a boiled red potato -- sauce was delic. I can't help but compliment that table olive oil - we would have drunk it by the tureen. To accent, we ordered a small loaf of gluten-free artisanal bread to deliver this elixir. Yum! Really enjoyed the pesto infused burrata with three warmed tomato varietals on a bed of bean sprouts. Really flavorful! Our main was the seared chimichurri octopus on a bed on mashed potatoes with a side of salted fried plantains. Nicely presented! Wish we had time for more :-( read more

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One of the best meals I've ever had in Barcelona. Doing the price fix meal with friends allowed us to try a variety of dishes. Everything was delicious! Plates came out in orderly fashion and only when we were done. Nice lighting and the exposed rock and wine cabinet adds an extra touch. read more

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I came to Arcano with my husband to celebrate my 40th birthday. The interior of the restaurant is very unique and I loved the ambience. The servers were friendly and the food was delicious. My favorite was the complimentary batatas bravas! And of course the jamon iberico which I was obsessed with during my time in Barcelona. Highly recommend. read more

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The food was excellent (pictures attached), but the wait staff got so busy with others they forgot our desert. After waiting 30mins we asked because we saw the kitchen shutting down. They brought the desert and then forgot us again. 20mins after finishing desert we had to go to the front to ask to get our bill and pay. It was $197 euros and we still left 15% tip, but I won't be back. read more

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This was recommended by the hotel and I'm so glad we came. The food was delicious. The presentation was perfection! They did such a good job executing this tapas bar. Wine menu is incredible. It can be hard to find if you don't know your way around. read more

You absolutely cannot go wrong with choosing this place! The food, service, atmosphere, is stunning amazing, and the best! Seriously, give it a try you will not be disappointed read more

Great food, service and atmosphere. What else could you want. The location is a little out of the way but the cab driver told us where to walk snd we found on the 1st try. read more

Food is excellent. Service is up high. Every dish was excellent and well presented. It was one of the best Steak Tartar I've ever had. read more

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Wheeeeeew. We heard from an acquaintance that this was the best meal he's ever had, so we obviously had to put Arcano on our must eat list for Barcelona. We made a reservation a couple of weeks in advance (definitely do this) and were seated very quickly. The space is gorgeous. They did a wonderful job of making you feel like you're in a wine cave? It's a bit dark, but that only adds to the moodiness of the space. Service was excellent and efficient! Our servers were awesome in recommending wines and dishes for us to try. The best thing I've ever eaten in my life was the patatas bravas. Order double. You will not regret it, because you won't find better in Barcelona! Our other food was good too (the only thing that we didn't love was the curry ravioli - which is found all over Barcelona). And the wines! So many great wines. Highly recommend just getting a bottle and going from there. read more

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Amazing food, ambience, and service! The food is delicious! The recommendations offered by the staff have been superb! This is our 4th time visiting! Super great experience! read more

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Elegant and fancy restaurant; perfect place for a romantic evening!! The food was beautiful in presentation! On the pricey side but well worth!! The salmon dish was juicy and cooked well; there were green foam/bubbles on top that was fun! Really enjoyed the banana chips and sushi like dish! The pan tomate was classic to start off! Our waiter was very welcoming too. Very romantic place that is rustic with exposed brick as walls. Pretty dim lighting and romantic music in the background read more

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Arcano was the best meal I had in Barcelona. My husband had come with coworkers and knew to make a reservation. Once you find the ornate doors in the Barri Gotic, you enter a dimly lit room with stone walls - such great ambience. We had two wonderful starters here: first, the ubiquitous bread with tomato and olive oil, found all over Spain. (They executed it flawlessly here though.) The second dish was a plate of grilled vegetables with a dab of romesco sauce. Not only were the variety of vegetables cooked perfectly, they were also displayed in such a visually beautiful way. I ordered the Filet Argentí Angus and it was wonderful. Everything was so filling and delicious we had no room for dessert. The next table over ordered the cheesecake with berries though and it looked amazing. I would absolutely encourage you to make a stop at Arcano if you can. read more

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Wow every dish was amazing and so beautifully plated. Really enjoyed the octopus and and burrata. Great service and interior design. We made a reservation in advance and were seated immediately. read more

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A gem in the Gothic quarter . The interior is romantic and unique. Our server was super patient, and attentive, always with a smile. The food was great: patatas bravas and a pretty good cut of meat perfectly cooked. A glass of tinto de verano and a glass of Rioja completed a fantastic evening. read more

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Perfect setting for our first dinner in Barcelona. Romantic, intimate interior. Service was great, food was amazing & so were the creative drinks! Will definitely be back when next in Barcelona. read more

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The fila served was of poor quality, and the establishment failed to rectify the issue. Additionally, we requested to share a tasting menu and the staff informed us that this was possible during our order. However, when the check arrived, we were charged for two, despite our request for one. A terrible way to make an extra buck on visitors/tourists. read more

We stumbled in here and luckily they had a table available. It had actually been on my "must-try" list but I didn't realize until we sat down. We did one of the meals for two, which was a great deal. The food was really delicious and honestly too much to finish. Unfortunately our server was not very nice and treated us pretty poorly, so even 2 months after eating there, it's what sticks out to us. I thought maybe because we were American, but other Americans sat down and he was fine towards them. He would leave us waiting for long periods and just continue to go back to other tables. I even watched the chef have to ring the bell multiple times and then go to him to get him to pickup our food. Everyone received bread at their table, we didn't. It seemed like everyone was getting water included, not sure, but we definitely were paying for it. Would we go back? No honestly. Although the food was great, if we visited the city again we would find another place that I'm sure would also have amazing food but nicer service. I wouldn't recommend either for this reason. I will say though, everyone else working there was nice and pleasant - wish I could remember our server's name but I don't. read more

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We had a few different Tapas here. We also had the Sangria. It was all delicious. Highly recommend.

Walked in without a reservation but were able to be seated right away. Reasonably priced.. we ordered on of the featured wines ad it was great. We had salmon and the ribeye steak. Both were prepared just as we asked. I need to give a shout out to our server for her honesty. Our bill was €100 and I mistakenly tipped her a €100 euros vs a €10. She returned to the table and told me what I gave her and returned it. I corrected my error and thanked her for being so honest. What a beautiful experience. read more

My friends just ate here and recommended this restaurant to me. So I came over to try, I will definitely not coming back. Food tastes so so and food is uncooked. I didn't really eat my food because I didn't want to get stomach upset. I told them and they tried to cook my salmon again, but it came out still uncooked. read more

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11/10 experience. From the moment we came in, my boyfriend said "wow you know it's going to taste good just from the looks of the restaurant." He's often right and this was no exception. The food was impeccable and the service was amazing. They bring you each dish hot and ready to go and while I could have waited a hair longer in-between dishes, I didn't feel too rushed. From the start, the food was amazing. We had three apps - the pesto-infused burrata, the grilled octopus and the veal ravioli. The pesto-infused burrata was infused in front of us by our waiter in a fun syringe-like fashion. The grilled tomatoes that came paired with the burrata as well as the tomato bread were savory perfection. The grilled octopus was cooked perfectly and sat atop a bed of puréed potatoes, with another purple potato purée on top. I loved it as the octopus was meaty and hearty. The veal ravioli was bathed in a cream sauce and so very good. The presentation was also so pretty. This is all before our lamb course main and we were splitting a bottle of local red wine. By the time we did reach our entree, we were nearly stuffed but these lollipop lamb chops were succulent and cooked to medium perfection. I absolutely loved every bite and wish I got to try their seared tuna entree. read more

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I came in with a little high expectation because a friend recommends it, but food was normal. The pan con tomate alone is meh, but when pairs with the burrata, injected with pesto, it is pretty good. The rest tastes fine but like nothing stands out. Also, the octopus supposedly had chimichurri but I didn't taste it. read more

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This restaurant is wonderful. Great ambiance, very friendly, great service, an amazing food. I highly recommend it. read more

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The best meal we had while visiting Barcelona! This was suggested by our concierge at our hotel and they even made reservations for us. It was a 3 mi Ute walk from our hotel and it was the most amazing dining experience. The restaurant is carved within a cave and we sat at the bar. Bar or table- you cannot go wrong either way- but be sure to make a reservation. Every bite of our meal was amazing from the Tomato Bread and cheese plate to start and I had the delicious skirt steak while my husband enjoyed the lamb. Our waitress was a delight and gave suggestions about what we should see in the area and watching the bartender make drinks was amazing. Concentrating on every detail. These are not your run of the mill drinks. These were so professional and he is dedicated to the flavors and appearance of his craft. It was our best night. Our best meal. We will be back. If you don't go to Arcano- you really will miss the best meal of your life. read more

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Great food and decent overall vibe. Would go back. Not much more to say but yelp forces you to write more

Located off a side alley is this very beautiful restaurant. Inside is dimly lite up and has a classy ambiance. We got seats right by the window so we didn't go far in. The restaurant is only about 20- 25 feet wide so it's pretty tight in there. We didn't have a reservation but was able to get seated at the last table they had. It was packed full. The have three set menus that include appetizers and your choice of 3-4 main dishes. There was a pork with peanut butter sauce, salmon, steak and a few others. You can also order Alacart which maybe would have been better for us. We had duck on mixed greens. Tomato on toasted bread, steak tartar, grilled octopus, the prime rib steak and my wife had the pork. We were to full and had our dessert packed for take away. Everything was delicious, even the steak tartar which we would never order. It tasted like poke and had a nice spice to it. If it was poke we would have inhaled it all. Wish we took better pictures of the food but most were half eaten which just doesn't do it justice. Our bill was 58 euro each for the dinner and 85 euro for the bottle of wine. No tip here in Spain so made this meal seem affordable. Would definitely eat here again. read more

Outstanding food. Dined here in November and meant to leave a review then, but that's how good it is, that I'm back to tell you all, if you're in Barcelona and get the chance. Make a reservation for a lovely time. Also, for those who are light people. This has fantastic lighting and also great acoustics. read more

Arcano Restaurant Barcelona - Lamb... - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

I have been here twice and the primary advice I have is, MAKE A RESERVATION. Also of note, they have a menu in English and there is some interesting stuff on it: Iberian pork, peanut cream and smoked sweet potato is really tasty, as is the Grilled octopus with chimichurri over parmentier. This was a "special occasion" dinner for us. I had wrapped up a week of work and my wife had joined me in Barcelona, so I made a reservation so that we could have a nice meal. I am sure that she got some great photos of the food. Sadly, I did not. During my prior visit, we ordered from the set menus, and that gives an opportunity to try a wide range of items on the menu for a pretty reasonable price. If you're adventurous, I highly recommend that. We decided to "build your own" this time and started with the classic tomato bread. It was executed well with crispy, crusty bread and simple tomatoes and olive oil. you can tell that some of the menu items have been translated in the way og Google translate, but you get the idea. We wanted some vegetables after so many meat and seafood meals throughout the prevous week, so we had the "Selection of seasonal vegetables cooked in different ways and romesco sauce." I am sure the vegetables vary, but these were presented beautifully and there were enough to share. I would have liked a bit more romesco sauce, though. (some of our veggies were zucchini, heart of palm, artichoke, a grilled white root vegetable that I could not identify, mushrooms and more) We each had beef steaks which were prepared well. I had mashed potatoes which were good and my wife had fries. She had the Mahon cheese sauce while I went with chimichurri. The sauces were good, though probably unnecessary since the beef was quite tasty on its own with just a bit of salt. We barely finished all of the food we ordered and did not have room for dessert, but the "Cheesecake with red fruits" ordered by the table next to us looked very good. The place can be a little hard to find, especially if you have an early reservation and they have not opened yet, but it is really nice inside -- like eating in a cave. There is not much space to wait (except in the alley outside), so make sure you arrive at your reservation time and not too much earlier. read more

Arcano, located in Barcelona, Spain has been my favorite restaurant of mine since 2019. I have visited and tried many of their amazing creations over the years, but my last visit stands out as the best of them all. They have re-worked their menu after Covid to include a tasting menu for two or more people. I usually come by myself and order from the a la carte menu. The tasting menu allowed us to sample a few things that I haven't tried. The first course came with two appetizers. We chose the tuna tartare as one choice. I've had the tuna tartare before, but they have upped their game. This was one of the best tuna tartare I think I have ever had. It was fresh with the flavors perfectly blended. The hard pita-like chips blended perfectly and gave a nice crunch. We could have had two more, easily! For dinner we ordered the Japanese soy tuna and rib eye. WOW! I'm not sure which one was better, but it didn't matter as we shared both. I've had the Japanese soy tuna before but, again, for some reason the quality and taste seemed to me to be on a higher level. Both were excellent and I highly recommend either to try. The dessert came with the tasting menu and arrived with two beautiful presentations. Marcelo was our server. He's been my server many times before. He always makes the meal even more pleasant with his helpful suggestions and excellent service. Thank you, Marcelo. If I could give this restaurant 6 stars I would. If you are visiting Barcelona, this place is a must-try, but make your reservations a few days early, as they book up fast. read more

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Arcano is tucked away on a narrow Barcelona street. Entering the restaurant for a 6:30 dinner we were enveloped in a rustic, stone arched room. The aromas wafting from the kitchen inviting. The servers were quick to offer water and take drink orders. Sadly their lunch crowd depleted the casa de vermuth. We enjoyed our starters of tomatoes and olives. Big meaty ripe tomatoes topped with pickled onion. The softball sized mozzarella was injected table side with pesto. These starters are big and easy to share. Our meals of tuna and ribeye steak were very good. Passing on dessert, the slate cheese plate offered 5 tasty types. Arcano is a winning dining restaurant. read more

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Tried the most expensive tasting menu and was not disappointed. Duck salad and steak tartare were excellent.