Been here both times I was recently in Barcelona and the food does not disappoint. I loved the oysters and the octopus I had as starter as well as the steamed baby artichokes. Most people get the paella but I opted for the oxtail on polenta the last time I was there and it was delicious. I've had the paella before and it's tasty but it's a bit too filling for me. As for drinks, I've had the berry mojito before and I found it too sweet because they put sugar in it and it doesn't really melt so you're left with grains of sugar at the bottom of your glass. I much prefer the sangria which is half the price and is delicious with tons of fruit to almost make you feel healthy for drinking it. read more

Arume - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

The servers at Arume were very welcoming and informed us about menu selections. What a nice find! We enjoyed the artichoke starter, duck rice and pork entrees. Would recommend this place, even though getting there from Las Ramblas might make you wonder where you're going. Be brave! read more

Fantastic duck paella and sangria. The best paella and sangria we had in Barcelona. Plus, great ambiance and service. There are so many great options in Barcelona, and Arume does not fall short. read more

The paella is good. Texturally. Sadly, we had a pretty salty dish with both the duck and the seafood. It really did negatively influence the meal. Flavor-wise, though, one of the better ones I've had. Also, the duck was cooked just right. So juicy. read more

Arume is definitely an amazing Yelp find because traveling with my friend who is a vegetarian, it was difficult to find a restaurant who would serve Paella for only one person, even though I was willing to pay for a two person portion. Regardless, even though I was pleased that I could order paella for one, the service, was superb to match the food. I started off with the crispy pulpo with a potato foam and then had the seafood paella. To drink, I ordered several blackberry mojitos, and they were absolutely divine. I enjoyed the crispy pulpo a lot but the star of the dining experience was definitely the paella. With clams, squid, mussels, and shrimp, it was full of flavor and the perfect amount for one person. This is why I will always read reviews and utilize Yelp when I'm traveling for food eats, because this was listed as a Yelp Elite favorite when I looked when I was relaxing one morning in bed at the hotel. read more

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Great ambiance, great service, great food. Their ceviche is probably the best thing I've eaten in Spain.

Paella, more like paYAYella! Seriously, your tastebuds are in for a real treat here! The Sangria is spectacular & both the seafood and the duck paella are deeeelicious! Fair warning, this place isn't located in the most glam neighborhoods. As a matter of fact, I wouldn't exactly call the street we walked down to get here well lit so you wouldn't expect the restaurant to be as quaint as it was. After dining here, I would definitely say it's a hidden gem- shout out to Yelp for helping us find it! When ordering, I'd keep in mind that the paella portions are meant to be shared. I highly recommend you get one seafood and one duck. They were both so good that I couldn't decide which was my favorite. Be sure to grab a pitcher of sangria to go along with your meal. After all, you ARE in Spain! One thing I would suggest is to get reservations but if you don't have one, don't fret. We were able to get seated in the bar area and still received top notch service. read more

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Honestly, I'd give the neighborhood zero stars. The three is for food, staff and service which was excellent. We are on holiday with my mother who is in her mid-70s. She walks slow and is pretty weak. We are staying at a nice hotel in Las Ramblas. The first taxi driver didn't want to take us there when we told him location. At first I thought because it wasn't that far and not big enough fare for him but now I realize maybe he didn't want to go there. We had reservations for 7pm when they open and arrived by taxi 15 min before. The second taxi driver didn't want to drop us in front of restaurant and said it was easier to drop us in the main street which I thought was strange. The neighborhood didn't look great but I just assumed it was a working-class immigrant neighborhood. We stopped to buy some fruit around corner of restaurant. On way to restaurant (located in a narrow alley), a kid on a moped sped by and tried to grab my iPhone. Minutes later while waiting across the front of restaurant, another Japanese couple were also waiting for Arume to open. He was standing near front door. Three guys came by and dispersed, with one near me and my mom. My husband noticed the one between us was acting strange. The other two quickly tried to rob the Japanese man. They were very aggressive in trying to rip the watch/bracelet off his wrist. Even though he fought back, they were relentless and still trying to rip it off him. The staff in restaurant saw and came out to pull the thugs off. Only after multiple people came to assist did they let go and leave. Sadly, the incident ruined our evening. After dinner, I asked the hostess/waitress to call a cab. She was very helpful and said they can come to front to pick us up. We waited in front with someone who worked at the restaurant as a security? But no taxi came after 15 min so my husband said we should walk to main street. As we walked, the restaurant security guy followed us from behind without us asking which I much appreciated. It's too bad because I did enjoy the food and the staff are extremely nice and helpful. I just wish it was in a better part of town. read more

Yummy paellas! This place was booked! We didn't have a reservation but we got there right when it opened. We will definitely be back when we stop in Barcelona. read more

This place is a cute little restaurant hidden in the streets of Barcelona. My fiancé and I came here for dinner during the week after reading all the good reviews online but to be honest I wasn't 100% sold on the place after eating. My favorite part about the whole meal was my cocktail. I ordered the blackberry mojito and it was pretty good! The presentation of it was very nice as well. My fiancé had a tap beer and enjoyed it too. We came here for the paella but it was definitely not the best paella I've ever had. We ordered the seafood paella without the squid and the portion size was not that big. You would think that since we did not get the squid they would give us something more of one of the other things that came on it (clams, muscles, prawns) but no they did not but they did charge us the same amount. That to me is just bad customer service. The portion size itself is for two but to be honest I could have eaten 3/4 of that portion myself. We definitely left feeling hungry. I have had paella all over and one thing I never feel is hungry after. Overall, I think there are better places especially in Barcelona where you can get paella (taste-wise and portion size). read more

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Cannot understand the hype. We had the worst paellas we have ever eaten here. Seafood one was missing any hint of saffron. Skimpy on the seafood too. The duck one was just awful and tasted like a rice stew made with Maggi sauce. No discernible pieces of duck. The kicker was the charge pp for bread. We got one slice each. We left hungry and pissed off. read more

My Wife and I had the best time here and it is so good off the beaten path of the more touristy places. I am certain that everything that comes out of their kitchen is amazing. Prior to being sat I got to see the Chef prepare plates as they were headed out to customers, wow the precision and attention to detail was amazing. I am about to have desert and will update but this place is amazing. read more

Arume - Sea Bass ceviche was amazing, almond milk watermelon pickled onions and toasted corn. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Arume is without question the best restaurant we ate at during our trip to Spain. The food was phenomenal, so I'll jump right into it: Food: To start, my girlfriend and I split their scallops appetizer. The presentation was beautiful, the texture was perfect, and the flavor was nothing short of delicious. For the main course, I had my eye on the Seafood Paella (when in Barcelona right?), and thought that would be enough, but thankfully, my girlfriend said we should go big or go home, so we got the Duck Paella as well. BEST DECISION EVER! I didn't think I would, but I definitely preferred the Duck Paella over the seafood version. That's not to say seafood wasn't delicious, because it was, but the Duck Paella was in a whole other league. All of that duck fat just got absorbed into the rice, and the Padron peppers serve as the perfect compliment. We would have been content with one, but it was too good to not finish (we also didn't have a fridge in the hotel), so I plowed through it, but it was so worth it. Drinks: Spain is known to have good wine, and you can still have a glass here if you like, but if you are not ordering a blackberry mojito as well, then you are doing yourself a disservice. This drink is what they are known for, and it goes down real easy. An absolute must-order! Ambiance: Quiet, romantic, soothing. Those would be the words I would use to describe this restaurant.. This is definitely not a tourist trap and feels very Spanish. The service was impeccable and everyone was extremely hospitable and friendly. The lighting is perfect, and it's just the right size so that it's not overly loud. Price: For the quality and level of cooking done in the place, this restaurant is a very good value. If you're a tourist, walk past Las Ramblas and find your way to this restaurant. I assure you that you will be glad you did. Pro tip: Because this place is so awesome, a reservation is highly encouraged, especially on the weekend. If you're a tourist and don't have phone service, the owners are very quick to respond to e-mail if/when you can connect to wifi. Overall, my experience here was amazing. This was definitely the site of the best meal I ate in Spain, and I am envious of the locals who are able to eat here on a regular basis. If you are like me, and are visiting Barcelona for the first time, there are two things you have to do before you leave. See the Sagrada Familia and have dinner at Arume. read more

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Great restaurant! We went for the BlackBerry Mojito's and duck. It was absolutely fantastic. We had a few other appetizers. Apparently the summer it's really busy but In the winter season we didn't have a wait. Absolutely go. read more

Arume - Blackberry Mojito - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

I went here in hopes of getting some good paella. Unfortunately, the duck paella and seafood paella we ordered was not that great. The seafood paella was too salty, but the duck paella had some nice flavors to it (some Asian flavors). The most memorable dish was by far the dessert- Torrija de Manuel with galician cream ice cream as it had these little clusters that would pop in your mouth like pop rocks. read more

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To say this place was amazing would be an understatement, but it truly was. Everything from the customer service to the restaurant itself. When first walking in I was greeted with a warm welcome from the bartender, then was promptly giving a seat. Where I ordered of course you guessed it the paella. Boy did it not disappoint. It had large shrimp clams, mussels over a bed of Spanish rice and served in a rustic looking pan. OMG was it amazing! If I could give this place extra points I would. Little did I know at the time it would be the best Paella that I would eat in all of Spain, well at least on that particular trip. As with my excitement I forgot to add the fact that I also got an appetizer, the Crispy Galician Octopus what an addition to a beautiful meal. It was cooked to perfection. Big applause to the chef at this restaurant for a delicious meal. All in all it was a great meal and definitely a fixture on my future Barcelona trips. Side note the location was a little hard to find, so keep your eyes peeled when looking for it. Sorry with my excitement I didn't take a picture of the entryway read more

Arume - Paella - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

You should have reservations unless it had 45min or more waiting time. Perfect cocktails, awesome appetizers, perfect main course and great desserts! The service was great! If you are in Barcelona you should try it! read more

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I read dozens of reviews and was expecting something much much different than the tourist trap I found. We ordered the shrimp aguachile (mushy), sea bass ceviche (stringy tough and sliced way too large), tomato salad (best dish of the evening but still terrible knife work), sausage croquettes (mushy), duck paella (their star dish but meh to us - more like a slightly sweet risotto than a paella), overpriced bread basket, and sangria (too too sweet). Plus they charge for tap water which felt like massive nickel and dining after the inflated prices. The historic building was neat though. read more

We had an excellent meal at Arume. The duck paella and the pork entree were delicious. The service was good and the atmosphere was cozy and comfortable. There were quite a few parties waiting outside, so I would suggest making a reservation. We did, and had to wait less than 5 minutes for our table. read more

We came here just by accident. We were looking for paella and went to Cera. One of the owners, Ruben, came out to greet us. He was very warm and chatted with us. We told him that we wanted paella so he sent us to this place! The DUCK PAELLA is a MUST! Servers are very friendly and the desserts are yummy!!!! Desserts include coconut soup, Cookies with "violet" ice cream and a creme brûlée with a side of ice cream. read more

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So, while in Spain, I googled best places for paella... this place came up.. I did read also you needed reservations, on a drunken whim we headed to arume. Cute place tucked away where you wouldn't expect! We were asked if we had reservations and we said no. He mentioned it would be 20 mins for bar seating. 17 minutes passed and we were brought to a cute table in the back! The servers were awesome. We got a bottle of white wine and they chilled it at the table for us. For dinner I of course had to try the paella. I got the seafood one/ I was soooo tempted to get the duck after reading the reviews! Seafood was delicious! Very tasty, generous serving and just delicious! My bestie got the artichokes in a carrot purée (forgot the name) they were great! We didn't get a dessert because we were so full! Overall a great spot! Super cute, and worthy of their 4.5 stars rating! Cute outdoor entrance as well. Bien trabajo Arume! read more

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One of the best meals we had in Spain - seriously. The paella was killer, and every small plate we shared was phenomenal. In an odd little side street but absolutely worth the trip. Go! read more

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On the hunt for some good paella in Barcelona we chose this place based on reviews. Located away from the main tourist areas you walk the streets of El Raval to arrive at Arume feeling like a local. The lighting is soft and the décor simple. Staff was very friendly. Torn between the traditional seafood paella and the duck we decided to order both. I would pass on the seafood as the flavor of the seafood over powers everything else. The duck however was incredible and my favorite dish I had while in Spain. If dining as a couple I recommend a starter, sharing the duck paella and maybe a dessert. The portion of their paellas can feed two people. The menu is not traditional but in my humble opinion better than the places we visited around town. read more

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Arume was the best meal we had in Barcelona! It took us 3 days advance to book a reservation. When we finally got in the door, it was totally worth the wait! Book a reservation! They were turning away walk-ins, its a small place with only a few dining tables and they book up fast. Very intimate setting, really cool decor. Now the FOOD... we couldn't stop ordering so many items because everything was so delicious! Our favorites, in order: 1. Leg of Lamb was to die for! We were all making "ooohh" and "ahhh" noises as we ate this, we were amazed how well the gravy, sauces, and yogurt sauce paired so perfectly with the tender meat. 2. Seafood Paella was our favorite paella of all the places we've tried in Barcelona. We were looking for the "best" and we found it! 3. Roasted Artichokes were delicious with a creamy carrot puree. 4. Octopus was great, oddly battered and fried, but very lightly and the octopus flavor was still great beneath the batter. 5. Steamed Clams in Thai curry was good. Dessert was also great, we had a chocolate "cookie" that was deconstructed with ice cream and some sweet berry sauce, that was fantastic. The service was spectacular. Our waiter was so nice and funny, and had patience with us ordering a million glasses of wine. The overall experience here was fantastic. I can't say enough good things about Arume! read more

Great service and amazing food. The oysters, the scallops and the coquetas were delicious. The paella "Arume" was perfect. Their signature Blackberry mojito is a must have. All the desserts were great as well. I will absolutely go back and recommend 100%. read more

This was the best meal we had in Barcelona, the food was amazing and staff was very friendly and attentive. We didn't eat here until our last night in the city, if we were there longer we would have returned for another meal. read more

Wow! Just landed in Barcelona and was starving! This place was close to our hotel and had stellar reviews, so we decided to give it a try. It's a small restaurant on a quiet street. We walked in without a reservation, but they took us anyways. Food was great! We had the baked scallops as an appetizer. The main dishes were the Duck Paella and Veal Steak and Potatoes! All 3 dishes were great! It's going to be hard to beat this place during our food adventures for the next 4 days! Might just have to go back again before we leave! Only small downside was the pricing was slightly on the higher side. Especially the appetizer. But you get what you pay for... read more

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Loved the Sangria, the lamb tacos, the organic tomato and the duck paella! Cozy location with a mysterious well and skeleton sitting on the bottom! Must visit read more

Arume - Duck paella - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

Neighborhood was a little in the dicey side, but fantastic food and fantastic service. Food was what won the day for me: -Scallop w Crema: "Quality over quantity" type dish that doesn't make you regret the price tag. Great balance all around, perfect sear, salt and sweet and acid all there, so you get a few of the best bites of food. -Seafood Paella: Ive has a hard time finding good paella here surprisingly. This one was a solid one, top 3 I've had so far. Flavorful, good cook on all the shellfish, rice done well. -Squid on celeriac purée: This was MAGIC. Perfect cook on the squid, not too under and not too rubbery and portioned perfectly too. Seasoned great to elevate it by itself but was excellently balanced by the purée. By far my favorite dish of the night. read more

Probably my most favorite restaurant out of all the places we've been in Spain. The food was fantastic! We tried a few different dishes including the fried octopus, the ceviche, the beef tartar and the two paellas. We liked everything we tried. My most favorite was the duck paella. It was full of flavors. The presentations were beautiful and the service was great. Compared to the other restaurants we've been, Arume was a bit pricier specially considering the portions but the quality of the food makes up for that. Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Price: 3.5/5 Overall: 4.5/5 read more

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I am sitting here at the table under the stairs, with a glass bottom looking down at the poor bastard who does not get to enjoy this food. First everyone here are so nice! The food is AMAZING! The BlackBerry mojito...I may get another, but because i did not make a reservation I need to leave by 9pm and need to make sure I have desert. My nephew and I thoroughly have enjoyed to pulp and foam appetizer. And the marisco paella for two...amazing. I had to edit because the cookie and violet ice cream is soooooo YUMMY!!!! read more

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Loved this restaurant. The food is delicious....starting with the crusty bread! Get the duck paella. The music, the staff and the ambiance all stellar! Thank you for a memorable meal. read more

#1 TIP: make a reservation or expect a long 30min-1hour wait. Visuals: at night time, you can't see the word "Arume" well but a line could indicate that you're in the right place. If not, there's a huge neon green heart outside of their restaurant. There's a bar area immediately to the right once you walk in as well as stairs to the back leading to another dinning area & restrooms. Note - they only have one unit restrooms. Food: the kimchi scallop apps were okay. The lamb entree was tender and tasteful, but very small portioned.These dishes aren't the "bang for your buck" kinda dishes. With just those two dishes, you would've spent a lot and still be hungry. Good thing my party also ordered their duck paella! Now this dish is worth every cent!!! It was very delicious and filling. If I had to go back, I'd only order their paella... and their blackberry mojito! It's a must try! It tasted so good that you'll want to order more. And be careful! The alcohol will creep up on you! Service: so my party made the mistake of not making a reservation. So obviously, we had to wait for about 45mins-1hour. They were very packed. The manager had great communication! He always made sure that we were up-to-date on the status of our table; when patrons were getting dessert or paying- approximately how much longer. We never had to check with him on how long. The servers were great! Always checking up if you need anything. Overall, my experience was great! Their service is A+! I just wish that I liked more of their food. I'd definitely come back for their paella and blackberry mojito though! read more

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Looking for classic Spanish dishes with a bit of a spruce? Arume creates contemporary versions of the items you know and love. The sister of Cera 23, Arume tends to be the more trendy sibling, while still offering the family favorites (like the oh so easy drinking Blackberry mojito). Not sure which is more your style and pressed for time? Check out the menus online, and prepare yourself for a grueling decision. A little ways from the other more picturesque tourist areas, Arume is one of those restaurants you wouldn't likely stumble upon by accident. Be sure to make a reservation in advance, as space is at a premium. Inside, eclectic chairs are huddled together around close tables, to design a space that is both intimate and unabashedly cool. Servers scuttle about filling test tubes with olive oil and baskets with bread, meanwhile skirting between diners to deliver each plate as it is ready. Grab a drink and take your pick of the menu. While not every dish will knock it out of the park, they definitely bring a unique perspective. Take for example the crispy Galician octopus with paprika, potato foam and codium. During our time in Spain we must have had the octopus with paprika at least 4 or 5 times, and yet their take was totally original, giving the octopus a light fry to add texture. I'm not sure it is something that was missing from my fresh, tender cephalopod, but different for sure. Similarly, I've had burrata served a gazillion ways, yet their burrata salad with pomegranate, guacamole and hazelnut vinaigrette was completely distinctive. I kind of regretted not getting another and another... As for the entrees, I highly recommend the Pumpkin Ratatouille Lasagna with a bechamel tapenade, and poached BIO egg. Only my sense of common decency and wanting to maintain the appearance of decorum kept me from licking that bowl clean. While the Arume paella with Galician seafood was not my favorite of all time (I may just be partial to the sweeter Gulf seafood), it was flavorful and well executed. Be sure to save room for dessert as well, and possibly consider the baked apple with curry, dark beer sponge cake, and lime foam. It was a burst of flavor, and a stupendous representation of why any chef that finds nothing more interesting to offer than chocolate cake to put on his dessert list should be fired immediately. The other choices are no less innovative, flaunting ingredients like "violet" and "homemade quince jelly." Both Arume and Cera 23 are great values which manage to deliver excellent cuisine and a lot of originality. Buen provecho! read more

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This was our first stop in Barcelona , and let me tell you this place is amazing . We had the yellow tail carpaccio to start with the steak tar tar . The best steak tar tar I've ever had hands down, & I have tried a lot of different steak tar Tar. It literally melts in your mouth . After that we had the mussels followed by the seafood paella . Really enjoyed this place and I recommend it . Cute interior . Great for a date or just friends too . Staff was super friendly and accommodating. Will be back if I have the chance read more

Arume - Steak tar tar ... only photo I was able to take . - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

What an experience! The food is delicious, did not disappoint! Excellent Paella ! 10/10 will come back! read more

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Unbelievable Duck paella! Must order that and the blackberry mojito, which takes this cocktail to a whole other level!!! Skip the seafood paella and go straight for the duck paella, never seen one before but this was an amazing dish! The sangria was not too far from the blackberry mojito, amazing flavors. read more

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I deliberately did one of my standard searches for trying to locate the best dinner in a city. I was not disappointed at all! Actually, I was surprised. The ambience inside was rather nice, although a bit crowded. They seem to have a great reputation, because getting a table was nearly impossible. Therefore, I sat at the bar and ordered two simple appetizers along with a beer. I only expected to stay a short period, but the food was so good that I placed another order for the same two items, plus another beer :-) Get the tortilla item (I forgot the name)! The prices were very reasonable, the wait staff accommodating and thorough, the food and the ambience were exceptional. Make this place a stop if you are considering a great place to eat! read more

Such a DIVINE duck paella. So creamy and so flavorful. The atmosphere is cozy and the staff so wonderful. Our server, Naomi, was a delight. She was so funny and gave me a crash course on pouring sangria. Next time I'm in Barcelona I will be back. read more

Good food. Definitely in a sketchy neighborhood but once you step through the doors, you are greeted by other tourists. Food is good. Worth the trip. read more

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