As good as it gets folks for Barcelona! We (my fiance and I) ate there the first time during x-mas season 2013 and again in March 2014. The staff is super friendly and very eager to explain menu which changes on a daily basis. My fiance is a Barcelona native and she too was smitten with this restaurant. Food - from tapas, seafood, fish, meats - you just cannot go wrong. Last time I was there the entrecote - cooked to perfection (well with good amount of blood to my liking) was simply divine !!! Octupus and tuna were also stupidly good this last time out. We were a group of 10 and all were left foaming at the mouth ! Highly recommended to any visitors and Barcelona natives alike. read more

This place has a great atmosphere. No menu, just examples so trust the waitstaff to help you find your perfect meal. Tuna tartar, ceviche, shrimp carpaccio all amazing! Make a reservation- not many tables and very popular. read more

This place is a taste of heaven! Every dish was well balanced and the flavorers were absolutely amazing. We had five dishes... The egg carpaccio, steak and foie, muscles, spinach salad, tuna and two desserts. Let me tell every bite was an experience. The service is great! Trust me when I visit Barcelona again this place will be one I revisit :-) read more

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You need to go here! I was recommended by a colleague to check this place out during my two week vacation in Spain. I didn't do any research and was not expecting much. Boy was I surprised. My bf and I lucked out as we did not have a reservation but snagged a seat (if you're reading this make a reservation). For the service, we were greeted by an middle aged man who seated us and helped us choose a fantastic wine from the Catalonia region at a reasonable prices (el pics, 20€). Next the waiter himself was a walking menu, navigating my shellfish allergy with what our likes and dislikes. For starters we got the sea bass ceviche. This had the perfect amount of citrus. The fish was delicately cut and it practically melted in your mouth. Next was the egg carpaccio. I can't explain it, but it reminded me of a breakfast hash. Just get it, you won't be disappointed. Next was the suckling pig. Perfectly cooked, well seasoned. But really to top off an already perfect meal was the real star. Their frozen yogurt. It was a caprese salad but in dessert form. Frozen Greek yogurt, tomato jam and basil olive oil. A savory dessert for sure, but with it being perfectly executed to have a tangy yogurt with a naturally sweet tomato, your mind will be blown. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? read more

This was a stumble find. We went to pepitos. They weren't serving food. Then Went to cava, the sister Restaurant and met Craig who told us in a drunken mess about this place! Great find. We ordered the spinach with sheep cheese. Something I would never order... well, let's just say, best ever. Warm melted sheep cheese with great warmed spinach leaves with figs that balance the dish beautifully with walnuts. Double wow!!! Cheese was torta del Casar I also had the jabon croquettes. Excellent. But after the spinach salad everything pales. Ian is the best. Very patient and explained everything wonderfully. read more

Loved it. First of all let's talk about the spinach salad. It comes on top of melted goat cheese. WUT. Octopus, egg carpaccio and foie gras-topped filet mignon are amazing as all the other reviews said. I ordered the spinach salad full sized and the other 3 dishes half sized and it was probably too much for 1 person but I ate everything and still asked for dessert. However they needed to clear the table so I was kind of kicked out but service was amazing otherwise. read more

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I am writing this review as I finish up my dinner here at Bar Mut and I must say that even with the 5 star reviews, this place exceeded my expectations. I have been exploring all of Europe and trying all sorts of highly recommended restaurants and I can say without a doubt that the service here exceeds everywhere else in Spain or in Europe in general. The food was amazing (of course, that's the most important part), but the service is what really takes everything to another level. The servers will help you pick the perfect menu item(s) for you based on your tastes and their favorites and let me tell you, you will not leave disappointed. If you are in Barcelona, check out Bar Mut! It's in the middle of all the great shopping :) read more

Bar Mut was one of the best places we ate in Spain. All of the tapas were excellently made - clearly thought through and delicious! Our favorite dishes were the foie which was amazing and an egg carpaccio that was beautifully crafted. My only issue with Bar Mut was the service. Our waiter was not very patient with our limited Spanish but I noticed another waiter nearby who seemed to be working very patiently with his customers so we would sometimes ask him questions. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Barcelona. Yes it is on the more expensive side, but it is also one of the best meals you will ever have. For starters the restaurant itself has a really nice vibe to it. It is exactly like an upscale bodega. It is incredibly inviting, quaint, and stylish. My boyfriend and I ate our lunch at the piano with the piano stool as our table, which I actually found innovative and charming. The service was also very attentive, which is not incredibly common in Barcelona. I have been to upscale restaurants in barcelona where that is not the case. Now on to the most important part- the meal. We started with a small glass of beer, which they told us every meal starts with. I am not sure if this is always the case, but they immediately gave it to us. We then ordered a delicious white wine that the waiter suggested (their wine list is huge) and paired it with octopus, egg carpaccio, and the best lobster I have ever had. Yes this place is expensive, but it is well worth it. However it is important to note that there is no menu, or at least we were not given one, the waiter tells you what they have for the day, but does not tell you prices. (I am sure they would if you asked) Our lunch for 2 was around 120 euro. read more

Small just off the beaten track... and delicious! We came in just as their lunch kitchen was finishing up (at 4pm) and had a wonderful meal. There isn't a menu so to speak as much as there are daily / weekly dishes they serve up. From the 4 tapas items we had, they could do no wrong. There's a good mix of locals and visitors in their small venue, and the music and ambiance were perfect for an afternoon lunch. Definitely would go again. Great people, great food, and great service. read more

Sooooo good! They don't have a menu, because the dishes changes daily, but have the kitchen serve you a selection and you'll be in foodie-heaven! read more

Ate this Yummy steak at Bar Mut in Barcelona! Highlighy recommended.. the place is a bit small and the serving time is a bit long.. keep that in mind and its worth trying.. read more

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This place is special. You need to make a reservation in advance. We tried Bar Mut for lunch and loved the mussels, burrata, black rice with calamari, and the wine was delicious. We cannot wait to go back! read more

Very good tapas and interesting, fresh dishes, but quite expensive. Definitely worth it and not as touristy as other places. The value of the drinks is good, and dishes are of a high standard. What can make it expensive is the fresh seafood by the gram. Was easy enough to get a seat about 9:30 in a Thursday. read more

Our first meal in Barcelona, set the bar very high. We let the staff suprise us with the tapas by plate number 4 I was ready to throw in the towel, however, the beef medallions were mouth watering fantastic. The place is small, so use your concierge from hotel to book, or call yourself. Will not dissapoint unless your in a rush. read more

Wonderful service, various tapas chosen specifically for my tastes. Everything was delicious, especially the lamb - which is a larger portion than I expected! The scallops were also delectable. Note that the place doesn't seem to have a predetermined menu, you'd have to show up and ask what's available that day. For us, it was delicious. read more

Recommended to us by a friend who lives in Barcelona, this restaurant was the gastronomic high moment of our entire trip to Europe. You need to make a reservation - but they speak english, so it should be easy enough. Our friend knew the owner and managed to get us two seats (at 10:30 pm!) at the bar which is like a sushi bar, not drinks bar, in that there is fresh seafood right in front of you on ice and they cook it right there as you watch. The place is small but works and the service was wonderful, and they spoke excellent english. We put ourselves into our servers hands and told her to just bring us what she liked best. What followed was hands down some of the best food we've had in years. Small plate combinations of beef so tender you wouldnt believe topped with foie gras, whole prawns which I think were flash fried and so hot when they were set down they almost glowed. And so much more and all of it to die for. For dessert we had the french toast something or other - which was more like bread pudding and fantastic. Everything about the entire experience from the food to the staff to the atmosphere was exactly what you would hope for when traveling abroad to a place like Barcelona. If you can get a seat there, go. It will be the highlight of your food travels. read more

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We had the Uni with King Crab, Jamon Iberico, Lobster with Egg, Salad with tomatoes and burrata, Sea Bass, a Bruschetta dish, and Spiced Olives. Everything was superb. Our waiter was so engaging and the atmosphere so laid-back we felt we were getting hosted under someone's home and hospitality. Can't wait to come back! read more

Can't find a better place to eat and drink. The servers are fabulous and very helpful. There isn't a menu so be prepared to be adventurous. Loved all of their suggestions for food and wine! Its a small place and you may have to share a table with others but that makes it fun. Make a reservation and don't miss this great place! read more

I never do yelp however, best meal ever. Order "omakase" style where they choose for you. Insane. Must go.

Best dining experience in Barcelona! We had the chef choose our tapas for us, including the deserts. Service and wine were exquisite. Would go back anytime. read more

One of the best restaurants I've ever been. I saw this restaurant last year but didn't get the chance to try it. If you just like me visit Barcelona, remember to make a reservation for this restaurant. The staff were friendly and professional! They know exactly how to treat their customer. The food is just amazing! Fresh and tasty! The salmon tartar with avocado was so so so good! The mushroom is so good! The grilled octopus was so good! Everything just wonderful! The bad side is the eating area was kind of small, and the bathroom could be improved. read more

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it's a very cool experience. When we asked for menus the waiter explained (As a Spanish speaker I don't have direct translation) that they don't have menus but that he could recommend some items. He asked for food restrictions and would handle the rest. He didn't disappoint. There was a fried egg dish with shrimp which was incredible but the absolutely must have is the white fish (I believe it was seabass) carpaccio. It's a great vibe. Really kind people and we loved it. Would definitely recommend for a meal when exploring barcelona. read more

Highly disappointing meal and service. The only thing that saved the evening was the delicious steak with foie gras. We were lucky to get a table despite not having a reservation, thanks to a nice waitress there. Aside from the positive attitude, there were 5 waiters running around in a place with maximum 12 tables, and yet it took 2 hours to eat a meal composed of 3 dishes, and dessert. Every time our food came to the table it was already lukewarm and they kept apologizing for delay. Additionally, we had to stand up to find a waiter on three separate occasions. Breakdown by what we ordered: the wine, a house dry white and a house dry red were good--smooth and pleasant. The olives in their house made oil were very interesting, the paprika vinegar sauce was very good. The mushrooms we ordered--that was the first huge disappointment --they were 18€ for less than a handful of chanterelle mushrooms, with no flavor, a rubbery consistency and what felt like a teaspoon of sand with every bite. Next came their carpaccio dish, the one you can read about on most of the Yelp reviews for this place. Our opinion--meh. Interesting concept, but undersalted, and really only the flavor of the egg was present. Our final dish were the foie tacos (steak with foie gras on top)--these were very good. Honestly, they are the reason I am giving three stars and not two. The meat was soft and perfectly cooked. They came out medium rare without us needing to ask. We followed up the meal with orange sorbet, nothing to rave about, but not bad either. Decidedly, skip this place, with all it's €€€ pomp and head on over to Cerveceria Catalan. There the shoestring potatoes in egg, mushrooms, gambas, clams, and more are 20x better and will cost you much less. That was a joyous experience (and they spilled a glass of wine on me!). (P.S: mushrooms at Cerveceria Catalan are only at 6€ for a portion that is three times the size of the one here, with more variety, and so insanely delicious you'll be asking for a third ration). read more

Absolutely loved this restaurant! This was our first stop in Barcelona. Stumbled upon this little gem as we were walking around. Our waiter was amazing. We told him this was our first meal in Barcelona and he chose the meals for us. It was all excellent! So, so yum. A bit pricey but we're in Barcelona!! What. Great restaurant! read more

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Great spot in Gracia. Their service was wonderful, the food had incredible flavor, and I had the best glass of wine in my life there. Make sure you make a reservation by phone, the opentable app is a little weird and doesn't always work. read more

I didn't really understand the concept of this restaurant when I booked a reservation. I thought it was just another tapas restaurant, but one with higher quality ingredients or better preparation and great online reviews. The restaurant has two dinner seatings, one around 8pm and the other at 10:15. We were seated for our 10:15 reservation, handed a dish of olives and a wine list. Then we sat there without drinks or menus for about 20 minutes... no big deal to me, I'm on vacation. My husband was getting a little annoyed though. We finally asked for a menu and a server came over and explained HE was the menu. He said we could choose a "surprise" and the restaurant would select 5 or 6 tapas for us to try, accomodating any dietary restrictions or preferences. He said he could also tell us all of the different tapas dishes if we didn't want to be surprised. He was clearly leading us toward choosing the surprise option, because who wants to make a server list out 20 different tapas dishes. (There were also chalkboards around the restaurant with some of the tapas dishes and prices listed, but we were in a corner and would have had to awkwardly hover around other tables in the restaurant to read the chalkboard menus for ourselves.) So we chose the surprise. We had 5 tapas dishes, served on a single plate for sharing: 1) 8 razor clams (only the top 4 clams had the divine parsley butter drizzle that makes the razor clams so good) 2) burrata, tomato and arugula salad (refreshing and basil-y) 3) a dish with shrimp, runny yolk eggs and shoestring potatoes (odd to me, but my husband loved it) 4) a portion of well-seasoned white fish with potatoes and baby vegetables 5) a 2 inch x 2 inch square portion of delicious crispy-skin pork with some accompanying forgettable parsnips. All dishes were served with good quality bread and we also had two Estrella draft beers each. The food was excellent. It was well seasoned and executed with a finesse you don't see at your average tapas joint. We were both pleased with the amount of food and the flavors we tried in our "surprise" dinner. The only issue I have is the surprise that came with the bill. Our meal cost 120 Euros (before tip). We have been in Barcelona for three weeks now and we eat out every night, so we've been to quite a few restaurants at this point. I will happily admit Bar Mut is probably the best overall meal we've had so far, but I feel like the value wasn't quite there. We have had countless other AMAZING dinners for less than half the price.... And we didn't even have expensive drinks to pad out the Bar Mut bill, so it could have been much worse! I fully recognize I didn't set any sort of price limit on the "surprise" dinner, so I'm not at all upset at the restaurant. My review is more my personal reflection on the value prospect of our specific experience. read more

Lost a few stars here, not because it is a bad place to eat but because of a couple things I did not like. Probably would not dine here again unfortunately. Food was fantastic, and I recommend the pork and goat to anyone that eats here. The pork was so tender and it pulled apart easily and was so juicy it was amazing. The goat same thing it was unbelievable, excellent to eat. The spinach salad had cheese at the bottom which as a cheese lover even my wife found over powering, it took over the salad. She did however love the grilled octopus and potatoes. They did not have the wine we wished to have which was on their list, so we ended up paying more than we wanted for the wine. As the menu is recited to you, you do not know know any prices. We walked in thinking to spend €80 or there abouts, walked out €120 lighter than before. I ate at cheaper and better tapas bars in Barcelona for a lot less. Considering I poured my own wine a few times, and got up to get my own bill cause service stopped, I was rather disappointed with what I paid for a bottle of wine and 4 tapas. They also bring you aperitifs, which they don't tell you about it ending up on your bill. So there goes €2.50 per person for a sip of beer. Also the fact that a waiter comes and recites the menu from memory to you, I find confusing and hard to make a decision as it puts you on the spot of your decision, because if you think about it you will forget the start of the menu. Also, as we dined outside the waiter was really hard to hear as he talked softly we missed most of it and ended up just choosing key words based on what we heard, e.g. Goat, pork, spinach salad, octopus. I recommend shopping around there are better cheaper places to eat that give you more satisfaction for your money. Happy dining. read more

Bar Mut - Pork - amazing, juicy and fell apart. Did not need a knife. - Wine Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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One of the BEST meals we had in Barcelona. Walked by just as they were closing for lunch and we were lucky enough to get a reservation for dinner. Atmosphere inside is moody and candle-lit, very romantic and authentic. We trusted our server who recommended multiple share plates, and wonderful wine for a party of four and every single dish was perfecto. Mussles, truffle steak, all of it was divine. read more

One of the best tapas place in BCN, very nice atmosphere and great service! Have to visit! Try their "pulpo" and dessert! read more

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We would have never found Bar Mut without the fantastic concierge staff at the Mandarin Oriental. Thanks to them, not only did we have one of our best meals in Spain, but also a truly unforgettable night. As far as I could tell, we were definitely the only Americanas in the house full of locals, old and young. As soon as we walked in, we were treated VERY well, with handsome and charming servers giving us their undivided attention. Although we were a bit dressed up, we were still very comfortable at this super casual, but very nice restaurant. Some menu items not to miss: * Erizo del Mar - If you love sea urchin, this is a great dish for you. Mixed with diced green apples and served in the shell, you can have a playful photo sesh after you're done. *see profile pic. * Erizo del Mar over rice - This truly might be one of the best things I've ever put in my mouth. The color of the urchin is so vibrant, and the flavor so full, combined with the creaminess of the rice, it's ruined me for any uni I can get in the States. * Razor Clams - Simply amazing. * Grilled Octopus with Potatoes - Second best thing I've put in my mouth. * Foie a la Planxa topped Steak. I will never say no to Foie a la planxa, but at this point, we were so full, I could barely put another morsel in my tummy. Definitely not to be missed though! If you're lucky enough to be invited to the Club Mutis, just around the corner from the restaurant, GO. And be ready for some delicious cocktailing fun. read more

Best dinner in Barcelona ( including tickets). Everything fresh and delicious. Salad with goat cheese, bass ceviche, steak, grilled mushrooms, rice with mushrooms, pig were all great as were desserts. Not inexpensive but worth it. Great service. No menu, just tell waiter what you like. Nice wine list We went for the 10:15 seating Saturday night. Place was filled with good looking crowd read more

*I came here with family and friends* Food: Tied for best meal I've eaten abroad ever. The chef was incredibly creative with each dish. The egg carpaccio is one of the coolest and most fulfilling dishes I've ever eaten (I can still remember it many months later). I even requested the name of the cheese that they used in the spinach salad. Atmosphere: Cozy and intimate. It's a small venue and walls are lined with wine bottles. Highlight: The cow cheek or egg carpaccio. To this day, I haven't had anything remotely similar or any tapas that are close to as delicious. That being said, I ate everything. Even food I didn't like (for example, mushrooms). Would I Return: Definitely read more

Best meal during our trip to Barcelona hands down! As authentic as it gets. Had more of a local feel than a touristy feel. There is no menu, which in my mind is a +. The waitress was extremely kind and knowledgeable about local Catalonian cuisine, and accommodated our food preferences. A bit pricey, but worth it. Loved the atmosphere and the disco ball! You can make reservations as it gets tough to get a table as the night goes on. Portions were larger than other restaurants in the area, and definitely left feeling STUFFED! Great night at Bar Mut! read more

This is a warm and cozy restaurant. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is even better. I highly recommend it. Make a reservation first. read more

Great place, quite good food. Really great service! My friend and I, ordered the 1kg steak. IT tasted heaven! But the only thing was the steak, had a bit too much fat. But it tasted really good. Suggest this resto, to those who like good quality of food. :) read more

WAY overpriced and crazy slow service. Salad was nearly 16 euros and wasn't amazing or anything. We had to ask for the check maybe 6 different times. They forgot the entire main course and had to be reminded. read more

Bar Mut was very good for it's seafood but super pricy. I had a solo lunch for around 80$. Also, the service was questionable but it was constantly busy. My favorite was the shrimp which was perfectly cooked and they lit a herb on top to make it super fragrant. It was also so fresh and the head was very tasty. I would love to try their other items. read more

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Let me first start off by saying that my standards for food as well as wine are set EXTREMELY HIGH. This is my first trip to Barcelona. I found out about Bar Mut by doing some research.....I was suffering from horrible jet lag so I forced myself to go out and get a bite to eat....THANK GOD! I walk in and of course they have no seats....but they made room for me as I was just one.....and I am embarrassed to admit that I don't speak spanish and was VERY grateful that my waiter did! He was AMAZING.......he modified the menu and made it possible for me to try many different things in small portions.....he started me off with scallops followed by langoustines , clams and finally sardines.....which I am NOT a fan of however had! The wine was amazing with loads of variety....you are able to purchase a bottle (they have walls of wine for sale) and take it with you. The chef was incredible and sent out a few things for me to try that I was not expecting....my experience was over the top. If you want incredible food.....excellent service and the best part it was very reasonable!!! *it is best to make a reservation as they are consistently packed. ENJOY!!! read more

There is no menu. Gabriel comes up to you and asks what you like and you tell him whether you like fish, meat, etc. Then he recommends dishes based on your preferences. He is not only accommodating but easy on the eyes. You MUST try the egg dish as it is super delicious - the combination of the egg, fried potato crispies shrimp and pine nuts although it sounds unusual is a lovely dish. We had the razor clams which were amazing - simply prepared, grilled with a bit of olive oil and parsley. The super amazing thing which also really stands out is the desert of French toast with an incredibly smoky ice cream - so definitely save room for that. Even if you ONLY have that its lovely. The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 - I only had two criticisms about the place. Again, this place is for the young. almost all of the seating was bar stools. Not comfortable for people over 40 and the tables that they did have were tiny and in corners - not enough room for me to sit comfortably. And the fact that the door was left open and the cigarette smoke wafted into the restaurant actually made it feel like people were smoking IN the restaurant. But the food is SO great its really worth dealing with all of that. one thing....we sat at the bar in front of the seafood so we got to see them discuss the fish and watch them prepare food. It was a good experience -- the men who work in this place are REALLY into the food... not so sure about the women. read more