Just to echo the other reviews I definitely recommend a reservation. I walked here and I can say the walk was definitely a little shady. I saw someone get their stolen on the my way there (they were walking and holding it and it got snatched from their hands). As a single female by myself I stayed on guard and during my walk but I recommend either taking a cab or walking in a group to the restaurant. It's a very small place down a one way street which has alley vibes. The inside is small so those who didn't have reservations couldn't all fit in the bar area and many had to wait outside. I was immediately seated once I check in and staff was wonderful, they were all very kind. I tried the infamous duck paella and it was pretty delicious. I don't think it was the best thing ate in Spain but if I had a top 10 list it would be #6. I actually remember loving the Steak Tartar more than my Paella which surprised me since the Paella was so highly recommended. I don't think it was bad just a tad overhyped. read more

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After being in Spain for a week, this was easily the best meal we've had so far. Amazing food and service. Definitely get a reservation, this place gets packed even on weekdays. Get the Duck Paella read more

Great little place outside of Las Ramblas. Their staff is super knowledgeable and the food was on point. We ordered their seafood paella, duck paella and the iberico pork dish, all excellent. Definitely suggest getting reservations. read more

Definitely make your reservations they get busy and you don't want to miss out. The staff is wonderful everyone was very pleasant. We ordered several things off the menu because we wanted to try as much as we could. None failed to please each one has its own unique flavor and was delicious. I'm very excited to have gotten to try Arume and would recommend it to anyone visiting Barcelona!! read more

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Fantastic mussels!!! Great food very good price. We were looking for a simple place close proximity to our hotel and this place had it all. Great service too Sit outside and watch the fountains read more

We came here on our first night to Barcelona for it's Paella. We ended up sitting at the bar, it is a small space and you definitely need a reservation, but we lucked out. The seafood paella was good, but on the salty side. The duck paella was great, just the right amount of salt. I'd recommend going here for the cute ambiance and fun staff. read more

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

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I understand that we dined at 10:30 pm and it's pretty late. BUT it should not be the reason for the waitress to treat us so badly. Service 0.5/5 0.5 is for the free drink we get after paying the check. We waited for 15 mins to order things and another group who came after us ordered before us. When we wanted to order more dishes, we have to ask her several times to order. And when we were paying, my friend had her card in her hands but the waitress PULL the card OUT rudely, without asking. Food was okay. 3.5 out of 5. Because the Paella was a bit salty and the cocktail tasted like a mocktail. Three of us paid 120+ Euros for this meal and we can get better service and tasty food in any other places in the world. So, warning to tourists: GO TO THIS PLACE IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A TASTE OF RUDE SERVICE. read more

Arume - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

Came here with reservations booked ahead of time for when the restaurant opened at 19:00 (7pm). The first part of the restaurant that you see next to the bar are for walk-ins but most of the restaurant is for rsvp. After passing the hallway after the bar, you see that the restaurant is actually quite big and structured like a home with a loft (more seating). Cute spot and decor, definitely watch your head when walking to the back of the restaurant (if you're seated there) since some parts are lower in ceiling height. Wasn't a problem for me because i am short, but i saw a few people almost walk into it from where i was sitting. Our waiter (unsure of his name; but he was bald and had a silver chain bracelet) was awesome and super friendly. He gave recommendations, was accommodating, and always had a smile on his face! It made everything even more pleasant with that positive attitude. They also had English menus so yay! We started off with our beers (Cana Estrella and Clara - my newfound favorite beer because it is mixed with lemonade/lemon soda)and still water (which they charge ya everywhere FYI 3€). We had a total of 7 dishes, 2 being an order of oyster each for 3.5€. There's also complimentary bread with their olive oil that is cutely places inside a tube with a cork. I wanted to take it home because of its cuteness lol. - Oysters (3.5€ a piece): these were large in size and very tasty with their saucy flavoring on top. - Steak tartare (12.5€): there were tiny mushrooms and bits of crispy rice-like pieces on top to add texture. The thin pieces of cracker helped with not making you too full with the appetizer, but definitely tasty with lots of garlic. Recommend ordering. - Sea bream Flame tatami (10€): came with seaweed, pickles, and salmon caviar. This dish was surprisingly delicious in flavor and texture! Almost reminds me of a Japanese dish with its flavoring. I loved the crisp of the flames top of the sea bream and the softness below it after. Definitely worth ordering. - Duck paella (16.5€): one of the only entrees/main dishes we ordered because we wanted to try other tapas. I took my friend's recommendation to this spot specifically because of this dish and was not disappointed. Definitely recommend ordering since most paella dishes in Barcelona have been quite mediocre. The rice was perfectly cooked, the duck pieces melted in your mouth and the flavoring was all there. My boyfriend and i devoured the whole pan easily - definitely recommended. - Torrija de Manuel with Galician cream ice cream (5.5€) this was bomb! It has a topping like creme brûlée with a soft bready/pudding texture underneath paired with a scoop of ice cream. Yummy in my tummy! Order if you have room for dessert! - Chocolate cookie with violet ice cream (6€): this dish was also yummy! The violet ice cream was new to my palette, but good and went well with the cookie bits. I love cookies so i definitely liked this dish, but wish it was a bit more soft. Overall, meal was great! They even surprised us with a birthday song and candle for my birthday. They also gave us a special complimentary digestive shot at the end and it was similar to the taste of a Bailey's Irish Car bomb. So make sure you mention upon reserving if it is for a special occasion. For the price of 64.5€, the dishes were worth every penny. Meals in Barcelona are a bit on the pricey side, but once you find a good spot, it will be well worth it. Thanks for the amazing service and food! Will be back :) read more

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I got the duck paella and was probably the best paella I've ever had in my life. No joke! It's gluten free safe! Also, the service was amazing! My server was really nice and accommodating. Also, the wine is so delicious! Would recommend to make reservations! It gets pretty busy! read more

This place is delicious! We had to wait about 15 minutes but it was well worth it. Have the blackberry mojito and the grapefruit margarita. We had the rib and the seafood paella. I dont know which was one better! The rib was a smaller portion but just enough to satisfy. read more

Arume - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

This is a hidden GEM in Barcelona! I wanted to eat here every night of my stay! The restaurant has a cozy feel and the service was beyond helpful with the menu! From drinks, appetizers to entree and dessert I was in awe! This will always be my favorite place to stop by when I come into Barcelona! It's been only a week since I stopped by and I'm already missing that duck paella! Highly recommended!! read more

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I was here three years ago and I said I had to come back here next time when in Barcelona! I started off with the blackberry mojito and it was as good as I remembered. They used fresh ingredients and they use brown sugar instead which I thought was interesting. For my main course I got the Duck Paella which was delicious. The flavor was very rich and the portion was generous. Didn't have room for desert but they gave me a coffee liquor shot on the house when checking out. One of my favorite places in Barcelona it's a must try! read more

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Great ambience, fabulous service, and equally great food. We had the paella and eggplant cannoli, both yummy. Need a reservation!

Came here on a Saturday night at 7:00pm with reservation. Waiter was really nice and honest about portion sizes. For party of 2, we ordered: Crispy octopus (potato foam, paprika oil and lime) - delicious; cooked perfectly Duck paella (with Padron peppers) - this was more like a risotto but very tasty and delicious. Dessert (chocolate cookie, noisette butter, berries, hibiscus, and violet ice cream) - loved it For drinks we ordered the sangria (just ok, I've had better) and the Blueberry Mojito (best cocktail in Barcelona). read more

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If I had two recommendations for eating in Barcelona, they would be Ciudad Condal and Arume. Arume is the fancier, more toothsome of the pair. They do have some seats in the bar area, but recommendations are highly recommended. We ordered the scallop appetizer, the seafood risotto, the duck risotto, two blackberry mojitos, and some wine. The scallops were a great way to start the meal, giving us some time to finish our mojitos and get settled in before the big event - the paella. We probably (read definitely) shouldn't have ordered two for just the two of us, but my sister wanted the seafood one since it is the quintessential paella, whereas I thought the duck one sounded better. Each paella was served in a 13 or so inch pan with a large ladle for serving. The duck paella came with a thick cream that was stirred into the dish before serving. I think together we made it through about half of each paella at the table, each of us convinced that the one we ordered was the better of the two. I think the waitress was surprised when we asked for the leftovers to be wrapped up since everyone around us just left their food, but we were going to be in town for a few more days and had a kitchen where we were staying. I'm so glad we did take the leftovers because the duck paella was even more delicious the next day after the flavors had marinated over night. Overall a beautiful restaurant with 4 star service and 5 star food. read more

AN ABSOLUTE GEM! EARNS ITS 5 STAR REVIEWS!!! We went there for dinner just before 8, and thankfully had reservations because this restaurant fills up. The staff was very courteous and all played with our 2 year old even though they were super busy. The food, however, is truly the star of the experience. If I could give it 6 stars, I would. Right off the bat, the olives served before the meal set the tone. An incredible assortment of Spanish black and green olives each more delicious than the other (we ordered seconds of that too :) ) We selected the ceviche and scallops as our entrees and the paella (for 2) as our mains. Without question, the best tapas we have ever had. Hallelujah! Perfectly cooked scallops with a killer sauce, and the most flavorful and refreshing ceviche that had layers of flavor even in its simplicity. If it was even possible, the paella was even better than the tapas. We were just blown away by the freshness and seasoning of the seafood, and the perfectly cooked rice (that tasted like the ocean) to accompany it. Even the color of the paella was incredibly appetizing (see our pics). Our bill for the dinner was about €60 without alcohol. Very reasonable for the seafood we ate, and a steal considering the skill of the chef/kitchen. We will be going back to this restaurant again in a day or so. read more

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This isprobably my favorite tapas and paella in town! Not to mention excellent service. The only Debbie downer was their sangria was on the lighter side with wine. Keep in mind if you and or your group doesn't have a huge appetite, (If you're a party of two) consider the paella for 1. The portion for one could really feed three. Enjoy! read more

Arume - Paella for two and sangria - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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I have been to Arume few times over the years I live in Barcelona. I recommend to book in advance as the place is popular and get fully booked quite quickly. I recommend an octopus! read more

Woo! Review 300! This was another great meal that we had in Barcelona. We just did a yelp search as we were walking down Las ramblas and this came up as a good place to get paella. We were very very lucky as we were able to get seated in about 10 min without a reservation. This is a super quirky restaurant in terms of decor. As we were being shown to our seat, we walked over what looked like a dungeon with skeletons and a glass covering on top. It was a little disconcerting looking down almost 50 ft into this scene in the middle of the restaurant. We got seated in the loft area, which turned out to be nice as the downstairs could get pretty loud. We ordered the sangria, which was amazing and a blackberry mojito, which tasted like cough syrup. For food, we had; Goat cheese and spinach croquettes: 4/5 very delicious Fried Octopus: 3/5 good texture, but needed a little more seasoning A lamb dish that I forget the name of, but was almost like a shepherd's pie without the potato 4/5 Mushroom and duck paella: 5/5 this was amaaaazing. We just mopped it up! Chocolate chip cookie with mascarpone cream, lavender ice cream and poprocks: 5/5 definitely one of the best desserts I've had. Definitely worth the 15 min walk from Las Ramblas read more

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I wanted to try some really good paella and this place had two options. The duck and seafood. We got both of them to give it a try. Most people liked the seafood paella but I personally thought the seafood was not as savory as the duck paella. The seafood did taste a little too fishy for my tastebuds but I may be on the more sensitive side! read more

Note: The review below is based on the service and attitude of the staff and food. I came here without making a reservations. That was my mistake. Apparently you can call or email them. I don't have that information. I came here after reading great reviews about their duck paella on yelp and tripadvisor. I arrive around 8:20 pm and proceeded to wait. The manager (spanish male with beard) for assigning the table was extremely rude and actually told me and a bunch of couples to leave. However, after one of the waitress told him it was only two people, he told me he told me the seats at the restaurant was booked and that i could only sit at the bar. He said the wait could be 45 minutes to two hours. I said okay and proceeded to wait. I waited until 9:00 pm outside the restaurant (it was a chilly night but I was in Barcelona and figured i must try it). I was finally seated in a small space at the bar right next to the door. The manager informed me i had to finish by 10:15 pm because another group had those seats reserve (I highly doubt it. I had the worst seats in the house.) So every time the door opened (which was frequent because people were leaving and entering every minute, I could feel the cool breeze. It was very uncomfortable seating but i figured it was worth it for the food. I finally ordered the food after trying to waive down the waitress. The waitress did not feel comfortable serving us until she was almost done serving other groups. So I waited. I ordered the sangria, clams, veal ribs and duck paella. I enjoyed the food and drinks. The veal ribs and duck paella were both very flavorful. The paella had only small pieces of duck. I would probably order the seafood paella if i wanted more food. Before I left, I was given a complimentary shot of chocolate. Overall, the food was average. Not special. The wait and manager attitude is not worth coming a second time. read more

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Arume is a prime example of a hidden gem, hole-in-the-wall restaurant in El Raval. As a first time visitor in Barçelona, Arume proved to be a perfectly quaint and romantic spot suitable for my first meal and night out in town. The cocktails de Arume that we started off with were a delightful surprise. We ordered the refreshing blackberry mojito, which was tarty and fruity but tame at the same time. It was also garnished with a kumquat, which added a hint of tanginess to each sip. A couple glasses of Tempranillo quickly followed the cocktails, and they were likewise rich with fruity aromas and flavors. I was most excited for and impressed by the creamy paella with a twist - it had duck in it. The duck was tender, and melted in my mouth. The duck-flavored broth that sauced the rice, was creamy and savory, so much that I will continue to dream about flavors that emerged with each bite. It was easily the most memorable paella that I had tried while visiting Barçelona. Another notable dish was the fried octopus, which was served on a green sauce that contrasted perfectly with the crispiness and saltiness of the octopus. The service was exceptional, and we were accommodated with sweet and helpful English-speaking waitresses (note: with sexy Spanish accents), who quickly realized we were American. This made the dining experience less stressful for me, as I am not fluent in speaking Catalan and not up for embarrassing myself in failing miserably. The waitress surprisingly gifted us with a free bottle of orujo to welcome us and invite us back. I cannot wait for my next opportunity to come back to Barçelona to revisit Arume! read more

Arume - Blackberry mojito. YES. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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We will never forget our experience at Arume. After reading all of the amazing Yelp reviews and being recommended by a friend, I convinced my friends that this was the restaurant we HAD to check out. Unfortunately, we arrived in Barcelona during the metro strikes, which meant that it took us about an hour to get to the location. That was already frustrating in itself. And of course, as soon as we found the place, there was a line out the door. Despite the intimating line, we snuck in and asked the waitress/hostess how long it would take. She immediately responded with, "When was your reservation?" After finding out that we didn't have one, she told us we could wait around for a seat at the bar, but there would be no estimate on time. Luckily, the manager came out and assured us that he would do everything in his power to find us a seat. An hour went by, and finally, we were seated (yes, we waited an hour...). By this time, my hangry phase had passed...I was just exhausted. My table quickly ordered our appetizers and seafood paella, and before we know it, the octopus, prawns, and bread basket were in front of us. The bread basket included a "test tube" of olive oil, which I thought was cute. The prawns dish was tasty and the prawns themselves were of decent size. They were perfectly crispy and had good flavor. But the winner of the appetizer round would have to be the octopus. We have never had such an amazing appetizer. The octopus literally melted in your mouth. There was none of that chewiness that everyone hates. Hands down, the best octopus I have ever had. If we had known how big the seafood paella was, we probably would've ordered two (but I guess more room for dessert, right?). There was three of us, so the dish didn't last long as we devoured this delectable rice plate. The seafood again was nicely prepared. Spanish rice is something that I love and Arume's didn't disappoint. For dessert, we ordered the cookie with ice cream and our waiter's favorite dessert (I forgot what it was called). Both were equally delicious and satisfied our sweets cravings. We also ordered the blackberry mojito, which was the right about of sweet. The presentation was adorable and I know I'll be craving this when I get back home. The staff at Arume may seem stressed at times but that is both expected and understandable. The manager and our waiter were awesome! They welcomed us and provided exceptional service. I'd come back here in a heartbeat. read more

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So delicious the blackberry mojito was my favorite drink on vacation. We ordered the carpaccio appetizer which is a favorite for us and one of the best we've had. My partner got the duck rice and i ordered the pork. Both so amazing. The duck was definitely heartier and more filling but we split both. Service was also amazing we made reservations, sat immediately and had water fresh bread and our drink order in within minutes. Super attentive. Definitely give them a try. read more

This restaurant is simply amazing for its food! We decided to go there because it had great reviews for paella. But I was distracted and wanted to try other things on their menu. The drinks started off as a pleasant surprise. I ordered the recommended blackberry Mojito and it's simply amazing! It has crushed berries on the bottom and tastes very fruity. Other friends who ordered wine were impressed as well. I ordered the lamb dish, and it's very tender and melts in your mouth. The paella isn't the traditional style but rather have their own twist. You can choose either seafood or meat version. The dessert was amazing! That's probably my favorite part. The cookie is served in icecream on a bed of cream. Wow! On a side note, the restaurant has a small window on the floor. If you look down, there's a skeleton on the bottom of it. I couldn't quite figure out the meaning of it. But it's pretty cool to see. read more

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We enjoyed the sister restaurant Cera 23 more for their ceviche starters. The dessert here however is amazing! Don't skip out on that. We ordered the Steak Tartare, Ceviche, Fried Octupus and Seafood Paella. All were tastey! Bread looks and tastes like cardboard lol staff was friendly and helpful. read more

Arume - Steak Tartare, Seafood Paella, Ceviche, Fried Octupus. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Tucked away in the alleyways of El Raval, Arume is a gem of a restaurant for those looking for an international foodie experience. Coming from San Francisco, this quaint little spot was the perfect place for a first meal. One room of Arume's dining areas featured a projection of the sky playing on the black space of one high wall, and a clothesline draping laundry on another wall. The restaurant's decor doesn't fail to capture the essence of urban European life (at least from the perspective of a visitor). Arume's blackberry mojito was quite the memorable cocktail, unlike any blackberry mojito I've ever tried. It was refreshing and the blackberry definitely took center stage and was not drowned out by the other usually dominant mojito favors. Its presentation was picture perfect. The fried octopus and the duck paella were the big food highlights. The green sauce served with the fried octopus was full of herb aroma and creamy, which contrasted perfectly with the crispiness and saltiness of the octopus. The duck paella shattered any conceptions of what I believed paella should be, and successfully explored a creamier, tastier, and less yellow course as your typical paella. It was certainly unlike anything else I've ever eaten. To put the punctuation on an already beautiful meal, our waitress offered my girlfriend and me a free sampling of the house-made orujo, which is an after dinner drink similar to Italian grappa. Arume's version was creamy and milky, and it tasted like I was drinking a mocha latte and a warm port at the same time. Our waitress generously gave us a free tiny bottle to take home. I definitely recommend this restaurant to any fellow foodie visiting Barçelona who is looking for a delicious and relatively inexpensive dining experience. I can't wait for my next opportunity to come back and revisit this restaurant! read more

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

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Our second attempt at seafood paella in Barcelona! Much better than the other place we tried and I'd agree this is probably one of the best paella in the city? We also ordered the duck paella with mushroom which we actually thought it was more tasty than the seafood one. Among appetizers, our favorite was the crispy squid. Be careful about the neighborhood around the blocks though... definitely not the safest place. read more

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the ambiance of this place is spot on. I was the only tourist in there which made me think it's gotta be good! I got the seafood paella which they portion for one. it was delightful though there was no soccarat which was a bit upsetting - I love the crisp rice at the bottom! seafood was fresh, service was good! read more

Amazing service, excellent food, efficient turnaround time! We walked in around 8pm on a Saturday and they just managed to squeeze us in between reservations (seems like you might need it if you showed up any later). Black berry mojito was perfect and sweet to my liking. We got a bottle of water to share for the table. You get bread, olive oil in a cute little tube and olives to start for free! We specifically went here for the rave paella reviews. My parent loved the duck paella and seafood paella, though they particularly loved the duck depth of flavors. The paella is generous, you will be studded if you finish one. Veggie perspective- they have one option for entrees- I did the pumpkin lasagna with an egg on top and I loved it. Great flavors and very filling. We got some complimentary Spanish creamy drink to end- kinda like baileys, but it was the icing on the cake! Would definitely come back. Yelpers- be careful when walking on the small streets to get to this place, a guy tried to grab my dads wallet in his back pocket on Carme street. Walk fast and keep your belongings on view- do not talk to anyone. read more

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The best paella we had in Barcelona period! I had the seafood paella and hubby had the duck rice. Both were excellent. The scallop starter was perfection. We did not have reservations and had to sit at the bar. Luckily our waiter was wonderful and made up for it. Pretty sure they could have given us a table as there were plenty open. They neighborhood may discourage you based on its appearance but don't let it. The food is well worth it!! read more

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Was in Barcelona with my mom for only 2 nights, and we had already had our fair share of tapas, and had worked up an appetite from our bike tour of the city, so we were on the hunt for some great paella at a spot that was less touristy and more local. And wow, we lucked out. Fair warning, if you don't have a reservation, they will only have room for you at the bar, and you have to get there right when they open to even get seating at the bar right away. So if you don't want to sit at the bar or get there at opening, make a reservation... this place sits barely 50 people, and it gets busy FAST. I got their Sangria, and it looked so pretty in the chalice-like glass and it was delicious. We started with the burrata salad and "Tiradito" semi-marinated salmon for appetizers, and both were so great and fresh we were so happy. Our server, Javi I think was his name, was so pleasant and wonderful and tolerated my attempts to talk to him in my limited conversational Spanish. We both ordered paella for entres and wow, great portion and taste. When we left, there was an hour wait for 2 people and my mom and I were so proud of ourselves and thankful to Arume for an amazing dining experience. read more

Arume - Delicious paella! - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

This little restaurant was such a great find! The staff were super nice and the service was superb. The ceviche was absolutely phenomenal...I've never tasted those combinations of flavor before. The duck paella was finger linking good it's a must if you go. We'll definitely go again and recommend to everyone who comes! read more

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After sifting through Yelp reviews, we settled on this restaurant for our last dinner in Barcelona. Boy, we weren't disappointed. We booked a reservation the day of for 7:30pm via email. Great service, good food, great ambiance. Food/Drinks: BABY SCALLOPS: They were aiight. Great presentation though. CRISPY OCTOPUS: Yum. Fried to the right degree of perfection. MUSSELS IN CURRY: The "Galician-Philippine" curry was unique and heightened the taste of the mussels. SEAFOOD PAELLA: Mmm was told this place had great paella. And yummm was Yelp right. Not a paella connoisseur but I thought it was delish. BLACKBERRY MOJITO: Bomb.com. Service: AMAZING service, from when we walked in to when we walked out. Host and waiters speak English. They give out complimentary alcoholic dessert drinks! Also, host personally thanked us as we left. Ambiance: Romantic. Cute decor. tldr; make a res, get the paella, octopus, mussels and blackberry mojito read more

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The last (and best) meal I had in Barcelona was here at Arume. I'd actually gotten a reservation at Tickets but decided to cancel because Arume seemed A) more satisfying and B) less expensive and I had zero regrets! The blackberry mojito is deliciously sweet and beautiful--my bf liked it so much he drank most of mine :) Then we had the burrata appetizer with strawberries, guacamole, and hazelnuts which seemed like an odd combination at first but was wonderful. I loved the crunch of the hazelnuts and the sweetness of the strawberries. Also, the semi-marinated salmon dish which I also remember as being quite delicious. For entrees, the bf had lamb and I had the seafood paella. AMAZING. An abundance of seafood and flavor. I can't ask for anything more in a paella, really. We were pretty full but went for the "La torrija de Manuel" for dessert anyway. Not my favorite but pretty good nevertheless. Honestly, a pretty perfect meal. I'd go again in a heartbeat (if I were in Barcelona!) read more

Best meal in Barcelona. Best meal during my whole Europe trip! The duck paella was the best and that garlic sauce just kicked it up a notch. It was moist, nowhere near dry, with a good amount of duck. Topped with green peppers and amazing flavor. The single portion was enough for 2 people. But I still wanted more because it tasted so good! And they don't have a 2 minimum person requirement to order paella! Also had the best sangria of my trip here as well. It was huge and lots of fruit and not at all expensive. It was my last night of my trip and very glad it was here. Amazing service as well. You can tell they really do take pride in the food they put out and the restaurant itself. Once I'm back in Barcelona, I'll be sure to come back! read more

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

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Pretty freaking exceptional. I went here twice, TWICE while in Barcelona because it's that great. Don't be thrown at all as your cab winds down the tiny side street because small paths lead to magical places. I was recommended this place by a friend who has lived in Barca for several years and I'm so glad she did. Service here is stellar, with engaging, wonderful friendly staff that feel like friends by the time you leave. The food is insane, from the ceviche (vamosss Walter!!), crispy Galician octopus, goat cheese and spinach croquettes to the paella that is just bursting with an abundance of fresh seafood. The first time I went with a group of 10 and I kid you not, we pretty much ordered the whole menu. The scallops were seared perfectly, the steak tartar was delicious, along with the extra creamy burrata salad. The king prawns were succulent and crispy, and the grilled artichokes added a nice earthy touch to the starters. Everyone couldn't get over how much they enjoyed their sea bass, tuna, and veal, paella and lamb. Their drinks (caipis, wine, beer, chocolate grappa etc are all fantastic) and they have a perfectly curated cheese plate for dessert I couldn't get enough of. Others raved about their sweet desserts as well. This is a must go place for me while I'm in Barca. Vegetarians ate here with me and were very pleased and it was very easy to make a reservation here via email!! read more

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Arume is five star tapas hidden off the beaten path in El Raval. The combinations of both texture and flavor here just work and will blow your mind. I got the burrata guacamole salad over strawberries, the chorizo tacos and a blackberry mojito and duck paella with creme entree. Arume was pleasantly just 8 blocks from my hotel so nice after a afternoon of travel. Great tapas! read more

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Showed up without reservation around 7:45 on a Friday nights and they offered to sit us in the bar, which we accepted. When we were about to order, the charming host, a Kevin Kline lookalike mentioned he had had a cancellation and we got a table in one of the dinning rooms. It was very busy. Service was excellent. We ordered Thai mussels and roasted beet salad as appetizers. Both were fantastic, however, the beet salad had divine nuances in flavor, a home run. The bread was crusty and tasty, with a side of fruity olive oil. For main dish we ordered braised lamb and honey scented duck rice. The paella style duck rice had very, very little duck in it, maybe a couple of bites. I was unimpressed. The lamb roast was also rather plain, because the brown gravy that came with it was just bland. The foams and the green purée were very tasty, but not enough to save the lamb. It was a good experience in general, mixed bag. I would go back just for the beet salad. read more

Arume - Honey scented duck rice - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

We were in Barcelona for four days and this was our best meal in town. Everything we had was wonderful. Pork tenderloin, Tuna, Calamari, Paella, Octopus. Plus we had a very energetic and fun waiter named Brando. This place is very busy so try to get a reservation in advance. read more