Wow was this an off night... we sat at our table for 20+ minutes no one paid any attention. Drank our waters while waiting had a waiter walk past us TWICE WITH WATER- nope none for us!!!!!!! Still sitting with menus. Then we gathered our glasses put them at the end of table and all 4 of us stared at the wait staff and hostess..... after easily 20-25 mins some one came over offered water and to take a drink order and tell us the specials. Then we waited more while they grabbed a bottle of wine! After wine was poured they took an app order. Waited more time (we were there almost 3 hours from reservation to check.) AFTER THE APPS CAME OUT we were told he would get us bread. I asked for suggestions (I have been here many times but love the servers suggestions) he said the specials were the recommendations WOW OK WORKED HARD ON THAT DID YA??? 1/2 way thru the meal we ordered ANOTHER BOTTLE OF WINE AND THAT CAME ALMOST AS WE FINISHED EATING!!!!!!!!! Poor poor poor service. No apologies no making up for the wait -no EFFORT read more

Food is delicious. Service is excellent- ambiance is welcoming. The owner is very accommodating! Our go to place for celebrating!! read more

Service is bad even if you made a reservation you can wait up to 40 min we did We waited for a straw our wine our server it was amazing. Our paella was just red rice with 3 mussels and 2 clams bad read more

Here's the scene - post Christmas shopping with the family. Kids wanted to do their own thing so I took advantage and the wife and I grabbed a bite. The place was full and we didn't have a reservation but they did offer us to sit at the bar to eat. Seeing as we have both worked in the industry and tended bar we feel right at home there! Anyway we started with an app of artichoke hearts stuffed with goat cheese and roasted red peppers. It was severed on a bed of baby spinach and was really good. We also had some of the great drinks they offer and they too were really really good. The bartender was really nice and his interaction was genuine and warm. We actually talked to a couple of the staff seeing as we were at the bar and they all seemed very friendly and it wasn't just a show. For me it spoke to a larger feeling that this place has an amazing culture. Nothing but smiles and honest interaction and the place was immaculate. Onto the food. The menu was very tantalizingly with so many options I wanted to try them all. I felt like I never really made a decision because I was undecided right up until the end lol. I ended up ordering a swordfish dish with rice and veggies and a tomato sauce over the fish. It was amazing and the wife had the seafood Alfredo which had large shrimp and scallops throughout and crab meat mixed in too. She said she loved it. The only small issue was we did wait a little longer than seemed normal. However we were warned there was no where to sit other than the bar, the drinks were great, and the bartender brought us a second round of bread with a dipping oil which was amazing too. And honestly the food came out so fresh and hot I was glad the chef decided to make sure quality was more important than speed. I will highly recommend this spot and I will be going back soon! Ps-no pics on date night. Sorry read more

Restaurants please price the food was great. The service is wonderful. I recommend anybody going to.

We'd been fighting. A lot. My husband and I. Things were stressful, sure. But for some reason this time it felt different. Like we weren't fighting to stay together, but fighting to get apart. Any way, I thought I would try something. A last ditch effort. Something that would tell me for once and for all if he really had nothing left to give this relationship. So we went to dinner. Our hungry hearts and empty stomachs pulled into Barcelona, hoping to satiate each. I had no idea what I was in for. It was like seeing the worst parts of my relationship with him, manifested in culinary form on the plates before me. Hopeless and clingy mozzarella glommed onto firm and stoic tomato slices. A salad so perfectly personifying his total lack of effort lately. And for our main, the bland monotony our lives together had become. I don't regret this meal. It was a epiphany. I'll never be going back to Barcelona. And I'm getting a divorce. read more

Barcelona - Free bread - Mediterranean Near Me - Albany, New York

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From the moment we ordered Paloma's at the bar, I knew something was wrong. Too sweet and no grapefruit taste. First we entered they told us there were people ahead of us, and we could just sit at the bar, I said how about upstairs~we finally got seated on the lovely balcony, but I never saw the people who were supposedly ahead of us & why we couldn't be seated. It wasn't that busy for a Friday night. The house the Restaurant was in was beautiful, great ambiance, beautiful wood details. I'm sure the place was much better at one time. We ordered one appetizer Calamari $16. And one Seafood Paella $35. The calamari was just a few light colored pieces. Not much taste. It says entrees come with salad and bread~never got any bread. Before getting our shared Paella (we were not starving) the waiter asked what kind of dressing we wanted on 'Our Salads' and we said Vinaigrette. Assuming salads were included, or split. When we got the bill, we realized they charged us an additional $7. for one of the salads, never just mentioning it out if courtesy. It was 3 pieces of lettuce. (See pic) It said the entrees come with salad, but the waiter did not explain they'd be charging for it. It's an awful thing, but it was the guy's attitude. He should have let us know this. Not right. At the end when I mentioned it, he said I don't make the rules. The Paella was nothing special, small and lacking flavor. Only 2 shrimps? It is shown to be a Spanish/Mediterranean Restaurant, but they've added Italian pasta dishes to cater to everyone. The $4.00 Iced Teas tasted like Lipton. I think this place is very pedestrian being near the Albany Malls. Maybe I'm picky, but every meal we eat out we are usually impressed. Guess we didn't investigate it first. For a building so beautiful, it could have been in a mall storefront with the food quality. Sorry to rant, but something really pissed me off about the attitudes. The balcony we ate on was splendid Everything else was inferior. On a Friday night they should have had their 'best chefs'. Ambiance is a 10~nothing else was. Food and drinks were mediocre. No one said goodbye on the way out. A weird vibe of not being friendly. Thx read more

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Paella was good, but a vodka water with fruit wedges, first asked for a double, tasted no alcohol Asked for an additional shot $25 drink in a glass smaller than a pint glass. Was stunned when we got the bill, 2 entrées, caprese salad, one wine, one 10oz mixed drink that didnt even give me a buzz, with tip, $140. I wont be back. read more

Came for here for my birthday lunch. Such a warm and clean environment. Presentation was amazing. Waitress was so sweet and kind. Food was delicious - filled with such flavor. Highly recommend! Will come again for sure :) read more

Barcelona - Salmon ala Barcelona - Mediterranean Near Me - Albany, New York

A Albany Hidden Gem! We had a really great time for our 56th wedding anniversary with friends last night. Many great items on the menu. The Calamari appetizer is great, fine for a couple, lightly coated and not overcooked with a light tomato sauce. The warmed bread is made in house and served with a herbed olive oil dip sauce. Entrees we had were all great from a menu that was quite diverse. I had the Zuppa de Pesce (lobster, scallops, shrimp, clams and mussels in a light seafood herbed tomato sauce), excellant. My wife ordered the Veal Daniel (with Prosciutto and Mozzarella cheese imushroom sauce), which she loved. Friends had the Tilapia Perez and the Rack of Lamb Rosa Maria. Also on the menu, were several Swordfish preparations and Seafood and Chicken Paellas, Tuna, Snapper and Salmon. Meal prices are moderate and concurrent. Drinks and wine lists were extensive and reasonable for a restaurants. This is now on my Favorites List along with Armondo's Tuscan Grille. * - One main problem, no wheelchair entrance. There is a four step exterior stair to access the dining room. So if totally unable to walk or wheelchair et al be carried up the stairs, this is not for you. read more

Barcelona - Great Restaurant. - Mediterranean Near Me - Albany, New York

Lovely fresh food in a house being renovated into a charming restaurant. Reservations recommended. Ambience was quite noisy but food was great. read more

First time trying this spot out. I'd say it was pretty decent. I was confused a bit by the name of the restaurant vs the menu. It was nice inside, staff very attentive, and good options. I do think the food service takes a little bit of a while. I was not impressed with the salad given; it was like someone reached into a bag of romaine lettuce, picked a few pieces to plop on a plate with a thin slice of a tomato. The bread was good but received this later. Typically places have bread readily available soon after you get drinks. I would have wanted softer butter to spread on the bread easier. The food was pretty decent. Also got a Sangria. Not impressed with the drink. Received a half wine glass of Sangria with crushed ice & a piece of orange in it. Taste was okay but not worth price. Overall- an option to visit if you want something more "upscale" I guess but I probably won't return unless someone invites me to go. Good to experience though. read more

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The food was amazing! We started with the bruschetta and the fried calamari special (it was a spicy version with fried jalepeños and a spicy sauce). The seafood paella was def the star of the show though. Huge portion, enough to split between two people. The service was great, as it was a busy day (valentines day).... candles on the table made it even better ! read more

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For those of you in Albany that haven't tried this place, this is what authentic seafood paella looks like. Don't be fooled by those other Mexican places in town that say they have paella. There is a big difference with authentic seafood paella and simply mixing cooked rice with some shrimp and muscles and calling it Paella. Also, if you haven't tried their tapas, at the bar, you should. Have you ever bitten into a shrimp and tasted nothing but rubbery mush? I bet you have. That's probably why we douse it in shrimp cocktail sauce; to add flavor. Well, you don't need to do this with their "Gambas al Ajillo". The shrimp is plump, juicy, flavorful, and just all out yummy for your tummy. It's full of spice, hints of herbs, followed by yummy butter and garlic, on a light thin piece of bread toasted to butter and garlic perfection. There is a dish of just roasted red potatoes in chili sauce, but it is not "just" a dish. The sauce has hints of smoked chipotle, spicy red chilis, and tomatoes. Pair this with the "Albondigas al Purgatorio" Pork and Beef Meatballs in a similar sauce, a nice tall glass of Sangria, and you have a very special meat and potatoes appetizer. Oh, and I see a lot of ranting and raving about some new taco places around town, but if you want real authentic fish tacos for even less price than some of the tacos places, you need to try this. I only wish this place was downtown, so I could walk to it, and have more than one Chata Tini next time. My favorite drink there. Enjoy the photos. It tastes even better than it looks. read more

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This is one of the few restaurants in Albany NY that I and my spouse frequent to. We really love the food and so far we are yet to try a food that we don't like. Tonight for dinner I got Seafood Paella and my husband got Lamb cooked medium rare. Both are amazingly delicious. We shared Tortufo for the dessert and it hit all the right notes. Great way to finish the meal. read more

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A great experience dining at the bar tonight. From the wine selection, to the chorizo appetizer, to the Strip steak main course, my bartender was on point! I'll definitely return for some more fun and great flavors! read more

Barcelona - Chorizo App! - Mediterranean Near Me - Albany, New York

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Love this place! Wine was good. Sierra mushrooms were so good. Seafood pasta was very good. Dessert at the end was good. read more

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This place is a gem! Quiet and quaint, reservations are best but they fit us in at the bar. The bartender was great! The drinks were divine - I had a Barcelona Cosmo and my daughter had a mule. Chicken Vodka was delicious, salads were fresh and good, tres leches was light - all delicious and obviously made by a chef that cares about their dishes. read more

My husband surprised me with a date night. Here is my experience. 1. They never found my husband reservation that he called a week in advance. The hostess looked upset or overwhelmed. 2. We were placed at a table that was okay, I thought we will be sat at a more comfortable table with better comfortable chairs. ( I wonder why), somehow another couple ended up with the comfortable table that walked in 15 minutes after us.( I have my theories) 3. My husband ordered the seafood paella, I ordered the Chicken Paella. My husband plate was tasty, mine tasted bland I did not like it. I ended up going to Teds fish fry next door to actually have some real tasty food!!! Who knows might give it a second chance. read more

First time to Barcelona. Wife and I went at 4:30P for a late Sunday lunch/early dinner. We were the first to be seated but quickly followed by three other groups and a bunch of people for a party upstairs. We had a couple of very nice Italian white wines and ordered off the tapas menu even though that's usually just at the bar. We had a very nice and helpful waitress (with a Brooklyn accent.) We shared four tapas; meatballs, stuffed artichoke hearts, chorizo with garbanzo beans and mussels. The mussels were very clean and perfectly cooked in a delicious cream sauce. The chorizo and beans was very good, although we would have liked more garbanzos. The artichokes were very nice but had too much goat cheese. We scrapped some off and it was very good. I enjoyed the meatballs which were Italian style but with a spicy sauce. We finished the meal sharing a coconut flan for dessert. Overall, the food was delicious and generous portions. I look forward to returning and bringing friends. (While we were eating I saw several main courses delivered to other tables and they looked terrific) read more

Barcelona - Meatballs in spicy sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - Albany, New York

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First time trying this restaurant and absolutely last time. The atmosphere specially outside is cool.. but everything else like food and the wait is terrible! Four people took us about 3 hours!! If we were drinking wine i wouldn't mind spending that much time but it was just 4 entries !! That's all... oil and bread that is supposed to get to the table first thing, got to us after over an hour ! How on earth is that possible.. the waitress kept telling us the food is coming but took 2 hours!!!! On a not busy Sunday afternoon! The food tasted just ok but nothing extraordinary and absolutely didn't worth the price. So in brief, no I won't ever come back timing is everything and this extreme long wait is not necessary and pleasant. read more

Had a very nice dinner at Barcelona. Food was good. Despite having an unseasoned waiter, he was friendly and had a good sense of humor. Nice place to have a good meal and chat with friends. read more

OMG this restaurant can compete in NYC. The food is presented well and the original spanish flavors make you feel you're in Spain. The pico de gallo was fresh and delicious as was the strip steak and the dessert. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

This was a good experience. Sat at the bar and bar tender was attentive and checked in often. The meze appetizer was really good, especially the pita and olive oil spread. The paella was fine, but was more like risotto. The Vinho verde was excellent. read more

I enjoy this restaurant and have dined there plenty of times over the last few years. It's regularly busy and can sometimes be loud for me but that's a personal preference and sensitivity. The food is consistently delicious and never disappoints. Family members and friends have dined here and I've not heard a complaint. My recommendation is butternut squash ravioli. read more

Barcelona - Butternut squash ravioli - Mediterranean Near Me - Albany, New York

As soon as the bottle of wine opened the aroma of a south eastern Australian Shiraz effortlessly eased its way into the air, announcing that my hard day of work was over and now it was time for REWARD. A lovely aroma therapy that set the stage for a lingering study of the tapas. Barcelona the city is a curved street of colorful houses and personalities. This restaurant structure is the same. It's a lovely large house, a hundred year old mansion with a bar, sunken dining room, and a wooden staircase into a mystery of odd shaped dinning areas. Intriguing eh? The lighting is subdued in the spirit of a secret liaison that starts with a teasing. You wish for the kiss really, but take it slow. Start with wine and tapas. I recommend the steamed mussels which is steeped in a tasty soup. And if you wish, indulge in an entree or keeping teasing yourself and your company with assorted tapas. And drinks. Barcelona, it's waiting for you. A lover with a warm caress on a chilly Albany winter, or a bit of Spring sass from signature cocktails such as a Casamigos Biancho with an olive. When you come to Barcelona, my friend, it's not just feeding your body, it's succor for the soul with a Spanish twist. Barcelona, I tell you I'll be true. I'll never tell my spouse about you. You and me, it'll be our secret. How about that? Or maybe... you want to see me here with my lover. How would that be? You never know. Maybe together, the three of us will create a new secret, the three of us, crowded together at the table beneath the watchful eyes of the bull fighter painting hanging on the wall. A man like will understand why we are together. A bit of danger. A bit of love. A bit of tease. And of course, a kiss. Ciao my lovely Spanish flame. Until we meet again my dear, Adéu read more

Barcelona - The bar at Barcelona - Mediterranean Near Me - Albany, New York

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I have been here couple times and this place never disappoints me. Me and my husband went on a Saturday afternoon for our anniversary dinner. The services was very good and it was quick even tho we were the only table on their patio, the food was AMAZING. We ordered fried calamari, their calamari doesn't have too much breading on it and it was soft and just enough chewiness which I really like the way they cooked them. I ordered the queen of their dishes - seafood paella, it's just perfect in every way. The dish looks sooo good when it was first brought to us and the taste was definitely worth $33. Veal parm was good too my husband really liked it. They've provided a great experience for me and my husband, we are glad we picked this place out for our special day. read more

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The word of the day is paella . I heard how great Barcelona Restaurant is from my brother who raved about the seafood paella. Now I love seafood and I love spanish rice. Those two things combined nothing can go wrong. Tonight I decided to order take out. Very nice quaint atmosphere in the restaurant. My food was ready when I got there, and it was still warm when I got home. This is my first time having paella, and it was not a disappointment. They gave me a generous portion of yellow rice, calamari, shrimp, mussels, lobster, chorizo and clams. Very well seasoned with peas and peppers. Its was slightly spicey which is perfect for me. I will definitely order from here again. Maybe I will return with some friends and dine in next time. They deserve a 5 star rating. read more

Just had an amazing Spanish/Italian dinner on their upper deck/patio! We couldn't decide what to order because everything sounded delicious. Started out with calamari, a nice side salad and a great bread with olive oil dip. The fiancé and I ordered the Veal Daniel and the Swordfish Puttanesca. Both were incredible. Red sangrias were dangerously on point and delicious as well! Even though western Ave is busy, their deck was a really nice location for a date night! Very nice atmosphere and the waitress was very attentive. I also like that they grate you cheese and black pepper to your liking when your food comes out. read more

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So much outdoor seating. Soooo much!!!! My friends love the seafood paella here. I'm not a seafood fan but have always enjoyed their food. Atmosphere is even better. Did I say rooftop outdoor seating yet?? read more

We had a fantastic dinner from start to finish at Barcelona! I took my folks here to celebrate their wedding anniversary. When we arrived here, we were seated at a nice round table with the comfy chairs in the corner by the windows. The Spanish Mediterranean atmosphere is very nice with white linen covered tables, linen napkins and candlelight, tile floors, lamp wall sconces, framed art, brickface and orangy colored walls with nice paint designs. The dining room and bar area (with TV & stool seating) are on the main floor. Upstairs, there's also more tables for private parties and the restrooms. The menu offers Mediterranean/Italian American cuisine including appetizers, salads,.soup, paella, pasta dishes, seafood, chicken, and meat dishes. Daily specials are offered. The dinner prices are on the moderate to high side. Full wine list, beer, and cocktails available. See the menu at http://www.barcelona-albany.com The ice water glasses were filled and we ordered cups of hot coffee ($2.25 each). No alcohol for us tonight, we don't need any DUIs (or 11-92s). STARTERS: Fried Calamari ($10.95), lightly fried & salted soft tender calamari rings with sweet tomato sauce, was pretty good. The complementary basket of hot rolls (chewy outside, soft inside) was served with olive oil & spices & rosemary for dipping. The Salads (came with our dinners) had fresh romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, red onion, shredded carrots, dressing, & bleu cheese crumbles (add 75 cents each salad). DINNERS: The portions of food were very generous and we sampled each other's food. The Chicken Paella ($17.95) was very good and spicy and had sauteed chicken, chorizo sausage, onions, sweet peppers, peas in saffron rice. The Gambas Al Ajillo ($17.95) was excellent and had jumbo shrimp cooked perfectly (tender & juicy, not too chewy, not rubbery) ikn olive oil & garlic, parsley, lemon juice served over saffron rice with roasted red peppers & fresh vegetable medley. The Trucha Perez ($17.95) was very enjoyable, which was fresh boneless trout pan seared with roasted red pepper, lemon garlic sauce, prosciutto, served over rice and fresh vegetable medley. DESSERTS: The Homemade Flan ($5.50) was very creamy, refreshing, and not too sweet. The Chocolate Confusion Cake ($6.95) was very rich and chocolatey, dense frosted chocolate cake, chocolate chips, chocolate ganache and whipped cream. Overall, the food was excellent and the service by our charismatic waitress, which was spot on, professional, and very attentive, checking up on us frequently. Our water glasses and the glass coffee cups were refilled very often and fresh ground black pepper offered on the food. Barcelona came through big time and my folks very happy with their special anniversary meal. Muchos Gracias! read more

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If you love yourself and your family please do not come here. If 0 stars was an option that would be my vote. I found this place after looking up top restaurants in Albany and was very excited to go out for dinner with my family. BIG MISTAKE! I do not even know where to begin. We ordered our entrees then proceeded to sit for over an hour only eating appetizers which were disappointing & lackluster. We ordered an old fashioned that was poorly made and DISGUSTING so we sent it back after taking a single sip. To make matters worse we were notified after waiting for an hour that they no longer had halibut required for one of the entrees. Disappointed and drained at this point we chose to cut our losses on that meal and asked for the check and the other 2 meals to be packaged to go. When we received the check we were charged for the 3 drinks that we sent back along with the halibut meal that was never even received. After bringing up these charges to the waiter we were told that we can speak to the manager ourselves. If you're still reading this just wait the story gets even better. We went downstairs and were immediately greeted by a rude and short older Latina woman who was the manager/owner. She was adamant on making us pay for these 3 drinks that we barely touched and immediately sent back. She stated in a condescending manner, " I've been doing this for 20 years, it's not my fault that you don't know what an old fashioned is. You are going to pay for these or I'm calling the cops". This my friends is the definition of highway robbery. We were firm that we would not be paying for something we did not consume and rather than taking it off our bill like any reasonable person would, she called the police on us saying that we did not want to pay the bill ! I've never seen a business act in such an unprofessional matter. We were then held captive and threatened with claims such as, "They might not arrive until 2 am" & "they'll make you pay". After about 20 minutes the police arrived and we explained the situation. They were the clear voice of reason and told her that she cannot force us to pay for something we didn't consume and she had to remove the charges. Common W for the people. To sum it all up we were told at the end to never come back and she doesn't need "our people" here. One can only assume what she means by that lol. Food should be surrounded by love and great taste. Barcelona restaurant had neither. Save yourself the hassle and a potential interaction with the cops, 0 stars. read more

Michelle was quite attentive and a great server. I was a little disappointed we were seated at one of the tables at the entrance. Pretty loud with people coming in and out, waiters going up and down stairs right there and the waitstaff rummaging through the silverware drawer. I asked for a table up front by the window and said they were being held for 3 & 4 people but when we left the one was still empty. ANYWAY... THE FOOD WAS AWESOME!!! Started with the Mozzarella ala Caprese. Tasted yummy but $10 for 4 thin slices of tomatoes and 4 slivers of mozzarella was a bit steep. With O&V added it would maybe cost $3 to make (I make it at home often with buratta so it's not too costly to make). The bread and olive oil (w/olives, garlic and roasted peppers) they bring to the table was delicious. Couldn't get enough. Entrees: (served with side salad). My husband had the Tilapia Perez which was served over rice topped with a lobster tail and lobster sauce and veggies. (He loved it and he's not a huge seafood lover). I had the Zuppa di Pesci with toast points served in a red sauce you can get at any spice level. Had steamed clams, muscles, 1 scallop, 1/2 small lobster tail, tons of calamari (I didn't care for the little bands..a tad rubbery) and I had to cancel the shrimp as I'm allergic. Overall it was delicious. Pics below. read more

Barcelona - Tilapia Perez my husband loved it and he's not a huge seafood lover!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Albany, New York

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My girlfriend and I decided to splurge last night and started with the chorizo and calamari for appetizers. The chorizo was melt in your mouth tender with the right balance of smokey heat. The calamari was cooked perfectly (no rubber bands here!). I got the seafood paella and my girlfriend got the butternut squash ravioli as our entrees. The paella was creamy and the seafood was tender, but I wish it packed more of a flavor punch. It was pretty bland compared to their other menu items. The ravioli were like tiny pillows of sweetness and the cream sauce balanced it well. I definitely stole some ravioli! For dessert my girlfriend got the chocolate lava cake and a got a chocolate tres leches. I've never had a chocolate tres leches so that was surprisingly different. Barcelona's white table cloth service and selection of wine will definitely impress a date. The perfect place for a date night and one of my go to restaurants for Valentine's Day. read more

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Went there for a little anniversary dinner, great staff, even better food (literally drool worthy). I can't wait to go back! read more

Barcelona - Seafood Paella - Mediterranean Near Me - Albany, New York

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Great food, good prices and awesome service. I had a seafood paella and it was DELICIOUS! The owner is Mexican and she is great, very engaging with clients and her employees. Bravo read more

Barcelona - Seafood Paella - Mediterranean Near Me - Albany, New York

A fun happy hour (4-6pm) at the bar. Specials include wines (4 blancos, 4 rohos), margaritas from scratch, & sangrias ($6), beers ($3 & 4). Also during this time the tapas your choice of tapas ($6). If it's just the two of us, we always sit a the bar. As they say here "Fiesta like there's no manana." You can also order from the dinner menu at the bar. Today Susan was the bartender - gracious and professional, attended to all the details. Senor had a house margarita on the rocks w/ salt & Senora had Pinot Grigio. Very relaxing here - comfortable setting amid the Mediterranean ambience. We had two tapas this visit - Alcachofas Salteados - artichoke hearts w/ roasted red peppers, melted goat cheese, spinach drizzled w/ balsamic reduction & Mejillones Salteados - sauteed mussels, tomatoes, brandy cream sauce, w/ garlic toast points. Other tapas we like and recommend are Albondigas al Purgatorio- Beef & Pork Mini meatballs in a tomato and chipotle sauce ($8) - big flavor w/ nice heat, Eggplant Rollatini- thinly sliced eggplant rolled with a three cheese blend and spinach, topped with marinara and mozzarella ($7) , Pimientos Rellenos- Roasted red bell pepper stuffed with chorizo sausage, rice, onions, tomatoes; topped with tomato sauce & mozzarella ($9). Also five ala carte dishes (w/o salad or bread) are offered ($11-16) & seafood paella ($19) - very authentic, muy bueno. A big dining room near the bar, a big room upstairs for parties, & an outdoor deck upstairs. Big Mediterranean menu selection for dinner, including five vegetarian dishes. Dinners are $18-29. Your hosts at Barcelona's are Chef Paul Perez and Minerva Martinez. Senora Martinez is a whirlwind - everywhere, gracious, & welcoming. We highly recommend Barcelona's. We always enjoy our visits. Gracias & Saluto. Nicola & Liz, Albany, NY p.s. park only in their lot, not on the street or at the bank across the street, to avoid parking tickets. read more

Dinner was splendid! Warm and friendly hostess and server, impeccable service. We were promptly seated at our reserved table as warm and perfectly soft bread was brought not too long after. The Veal Daniel (battered veal, mushrooms, + prosciutto in a Jack Daniel's cream sauce over linguini) was very creamy and linguini al dente. My companions had the Strip Steak (with roasted red potatoes and vegetables) and the Chicken Vodka (sautéed chicken with sun dried tomatoes in a vodka tomato cream sauce over penne). They were satisfied with the flavor and the portions. For dessert, I had the Coconut Flan (caramelized coconut custard) which was rewarding to my sweet tooth and worth the calories! The toasted coconut flavor complemented the egg custard very well. Our evening was happily spent and I'll be glad to raise another glass with this establishment. The only con was the parking situation, as the private lot is really too small and that could really hinder larger groups and more guests. read more

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Ni Barcelona, ni Madrid neither spanish at all. Paella is a fast cook boiled rice. Even close to a real paella. This is more Italian restaurant than anything. Caracoles are horrible. Seafood soup isn't fresh. This is a restaurant needs to be rescued for a tv show like Hell's kitchen. They don't the right prices either! . Frozen and not fresh food. Please don't have this as an experience of spanish restaurant because is not at all. read more

I recently found myself and my family in Albany, looking for a great place to eat. We came across Barcelona and decided to give it a try. Upon entering the restaurant you'll immediately noticed the quaint Mediterranean style and colors. With a decent sized dining area and bar in the next room, it felt inviting. Looking over the menu you will be met by appetizing dishes paired perfectly with the right ingredients to bring out their flavors. My wife ordered the Seafood Paella and I the Cajun chicken wrap. Our minds were blown by the flavors and quality of the dishes. We haven't had great food like this in a while and were pleasantly surprised to find Barcelona. We would highly recommend Barcelona to anyone looking to enjoy a great atmosphere and even better food. And to Brian our waiter and everyone at Barcelona, you guys are amazing. Keep up the great service. We'll be back for more. read more