Immediately after being greeted I knew I had made the right choice in making a reservation for my boyfriend's birthday celebration. The staff made us feel right at home and were very attentive. Our server, Sammy was very sweet and fun! My favorite touch was their pre-printed birthday menus. They definitely know how to make someone feel special. We ordered a bottle for the table to pair with our tapas. We tried the churassco, wine braised chorizo, and ordered a paella de marisco. The tapas portions are enough to have as a meal or 2 to be really stuffed. The paella portions are huge and are enough to serve about 2-3 people. I was pleasantly surprised how good the paella turned out since moving from Miami I have been very skeptical of any Latin or seafood in Columbus (sorry...) but the flavors were delicious!! They also gave us a free dessert for my boyfriend's birthday and it was also sooo delicious. I would definitely return, especially after finding out about their happy hour. It's a great little spot for a date or a celebration of any kind but make sure to let them know ahead of time so they can make your night special. read more

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YE Gurl Says: A Lucky Find During Barcelona's Independent Restaurant Week Place:Barcelona (Independent Restaurant Week Find) Date: March 2026 Sometimes the best meals are the ones you didn't plan. A casual drop-in while exploring Barcelona turned into a full experience thanks to Independent Restaurant Weeks--and not just a few days... weeks. Now that's how you support your local restaurant scene. We happened upon a spot participating in the $45 prix-fixe menu, and without hesitation, we were in. Since we lean pescatarian/vegetarian, we navigated the menu accordingly--and honestly, the options held their own. First Course Options Included: * Gazpacho (chilled tomato, cucumber, olive oil) * Ensalada César with aged manchego and guajillo crouton * Sopa de Ajo (garlic soup with jamón, egg, saffron) Second Course Highlights: * Paella de Barcelona (classic mix with seafood and meats) * Paella Roja (beetroot sofrito, beans, cauliflower, fenugreek yogurt) * Salmon with leeks, olive tapenade, asparagus, mushrooms, crème fraîche * Chuleta (pork chop with a full composed plate) Dessert Options: * Tres Leches de Fresa (strawberry three milks cake) * Johnson's seasonal sorbet or ice cream * Plato de Quesos with figs, lavender honey, and rosemary crostini We opted for the pescatarian and veggie-friendly selections, and the standout for me was the Paella Roja--a creative, earthy twist that didn't feel like a compromise. Balanced, flavorful, and thoughtful. The structure of the meal was clean, no substitutions (respect), and paced in a way that let you actually enjoy each course without feeling rushed. YE Gurl says: Stumbling into Restaurant Week while traveling is a win every time--but Barcelona doing it for multiple weeks? Even better. It's a reminder that some of the best culinary experiences happen when you stay open, go local, and let the city surprise you. read more

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I sat at the bar at Barcelona, and the bartenders were the best part of the experience. The service was excellent--attentive, friendly, and professional. I also had the best dirty martini I've ever had there. We ordered several tapas, including the Jamon y Queso, Empanadas, Coliflor Gratinado (which the bartender recommended), Camarones al Ajillo, and the Costillas. The cheese plate was good but I hate bread that breaks your teeth. The empanadas were very bready, crispy buttery delicious bread. But not much depth. The sauce was very good. The cheesy cauliflower was the standout and the only dish we finished completely. The shrimp was fresh but simple. The braised short rib was rich and flavorful, but heavy and I didn't find myself reaching back for more. Overall, the food was good but didn't stand out enough to bring me back for the same meal. The bar experience and service were excellent, and I've heard the patio is especially nice, which I'd consider trying in the future. read more

Barcelona - Empanadas, Coliflor Gratinado (Cauliflower), Camarones al Ajillo (Shrimp), Costillas (Short Rib) - Spanish Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I honestly don't understand the hype surrounding Barcelona. While the space is beautiful, the food was mediocre at best. We started with the bread, which was served cold with cold marinara--hardly the warm, soft start you'd expect. We moved on to the shrimp, papas bravas, and cauliflower au gratin, and none of it hit the mark. The shrimp was fine but didn't justify the price or the small portion. Both the potatoes and the cauliflower were incredibly bland; I had to drench the potatoes in salt, and the cauliflower sauce felt like a plain cream sauce lacking any real spice or depth. Maybe it was just an off night, but for the price point and reputation, I expected much more flavor. read more

Barcelona - Spanish Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

If you're looking for great food, drinks and the perfect summer patio, you need to check out Barcelona! Their newly remodeled patio has all the vibes and you'll want to hang out there all night with a glass of sangria or wine! The service is excellent & professional, & the entire ambience of the place truly makes you feel like you're in Spain All of the tapas are great for sharing; the steak & shrimp were both so delicious! The Paella is a must! All of the different variations look and sound phenomenal, and the carne paella was incredible - go give them a try! read more

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Barcelona's interior is beautiful and so is its patio. For a lunch date, we sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful environment. The lunch menu has sandwiches w/sides that aren't available on the dinner menu, and we got two winners. The Sub de Costilla was excellent, and the Bocata was pretty good, too. We wanted to try the patatas bravas, so it was a pleasant sight to see them as a selectable side for our "Emparedados" (as the sandwiches were labeled on the menu). They had an interesting take on a Tres Leches cake, too. The cake wasn't as drenched as some other versions, but the core flavor was there. Finally, our server was great. The entire experience was great. read more

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Made a reservation to come by for dinner one evening. The drinks were good. I had window seat. Not that strong and not too sweet. Perfect! We shared the verde paella, filete de hierro plane, and the roasted vegetables. Portion sizes seem kinda small ish. Food seemed high quality but I wasn't impressed. Decent. Not the most flavorful. The paella was unique though. It was vegetarian and the beans added a nice texture to it. Staff was nice. He explained the menu and what was popular. My friend comes here all the time and told us to get the empanadas for next time. Really nice setting. It was a bit cold, otherwise it would've been nice to be out in the patio. Seems like a great place for wine. We mostly had cocktails but wine would pair really well with the dishes. We found parking almost a block down. Easy to find parallel spots around here. read more

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Our server was Ghadeer and she was very sweet, she helped us decide on what to eat and everything was delicious ! I recommend sitting on the patio great vibes :) read more

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The most wonderful experience for our anniversary. Ethan was awesome. Super professional and friendly and thank you for the champagne! It has been years since we've been here and we were reminded after this visit we need to come back more often. read more

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My first time here and what an amazing place! They have happy hour at the bar only. And since it was a Friday rest assured there were no seats to be found. Hint: come early The service was good. No complaints at all. They are certainly doing something right since they have been here for a long long time. I am putting Barcelona on my places to return list. Outstanding food and decor. read more

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Amazing as usual. You want top end Spanish cuisine, this is it! Scallops Vieras has to be one of the top dishes in Columbus. I like that it's been on the menu for 25 years. 5* food and menu selection, service, environment, wine list. Any city would be proud to have a restaurant of this quality, and we have it here in Columbus. read more

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The patio is my favorite feature! The food was outstanding. Highly recommend checking it out before the weather changes! Reservations are a must! #Patio #Food #Reservations #Weather read more

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Very good overall. Great service, lovely ambiance, and tasty food. The only reason to drop a star is that while the food was very tasty, every dish was very heavy -- starting with their bread, which was delicious but greasy to the touch. The short rib was fall of the bone delicious, but again the sauce was extremely creamy. The Barcelona paella was excellent and also the exception but it could have been helped with a touch more salt. Nonetheless, excellent meal and we look forward to returning. read more

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Best paella of the world!!!!! Try this is for Hispanic community. Don't forget to stop by and enjoy!!! read more

The food was okay... I would give it an extra star except for the quality and taste it is a bit on the expensive side. And the paella was overly salty... we came in for the happy hour and had the dinner after. The tapas were very small for the price. And the bread was $7 and cold... The service was nice and the waiter was fairly attentive. Although it would have been nicer if they didn't all run around like busy bees when the place is clearly fairly empty on a Wednesday night. Since it's Wed, they had live music which helped with the ambiance. I actually like the band with the cello and piano, not overly loud and quite pleasant. read more

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Fantastic vibe. The paella was wonderful. I would highly recommend this place for a nice evening out with your special someone or a place to take the family to celebrate a special moment. read more

All-around excellence. I used to live in German Village, apparently before Barcelona moved in. And then when it showed up I kept hearing about it but it was far off my usual routes. Lately I've been hanging out down there more, and the other day while driving by I saw that they have lunch hours (before they didn't, or I assumed they didn't.) So I stopped in today, right when they opened. Much bigger inside than I expected. And much nicer. I knew it was a bit upscale, but it is just gorgeous inside. I felt a little underdressed in my t-shirt, one of my nicer ones but still. There was hardly anyone there, though, and the staff didn't make me feel that way, so it was fine. There are many seating options inside, and a beautiful patio. Soft relaxing Spanish music playing (and apparently they often have live music.) And the menu. Oh, my. So many things looked good. I didn't have a lot of time and wasn't starving, so I went with gazpacho and the bocata sandwich. The waiter pointed out that I could make a cup of gazpacho one of the sides with the sandwich, so I did that. Worked great, though the soup was so good I could have easily eaten more (and left overstuffed.) The gazpacho was thick and luscious, and looked and tasted like it was made with ingredients fresh from your backyard. The bocata... Well, picture a sub. Okay, now give it excellent bread, savory Spanish meats, great cheese, fresh tasty greens. Oh, and a slightly-spicy pepper pinned on top. Great parts, great balance, great sandwich. I had Pellegrino with it, appropriate and refreshing on a hot day. They offered dessert but I didn't have room or time. I will definitely be back for that, paella, calamari, and more. read more

We decided to check out Barcelona on a Friday during the weekend of the Arnold. We ordered a few tapas to share and had some drinks. We had the calamares fritos , coles de bruselas and the patatas bravas. , The waiter recommended the filete de hierro which we got as well. I have to say I loved all of the tapas aside from the filete de hierro, it was quite tough. For drinks my girlfriend had the key lime martini and I had the carajillo. We both loved our drinks. Overall we had a great experience, I wish I remembered our waiters name but he was amazing. We will definitely be back during warmer weather to check out the lovely patio! read more

Barcelona - Spanish Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Looking for traditional Spanish (aka~Spain) cuisine in Columbus, OH., this is by far the location to try. From the greeting to the desert you'll feel like a VIP. The dishes taste as if the chef prepared it just for for you. The cocktails are works of ART! Thank You Ethan! "Beautiful ambiance" would be an understatement to describe the feeling as you sit with your meal. Take a look at the Bar... "Classic". Outside patio dining.... "Cozy". Indoor dining experience... "Breathtaking". You WON'T be disappointed at all. Let me know what you think. read more

Barcelona - Tres Leches cale with a citrus blueberry topper and whip cream. - Spanish Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I love this place! Has a great ambience and nice patio. The tapas we sampled were very good.. both visits. We had a paella both of which were excellent. Service was attentive and effective. All this does come at a significant price though. read more

Their menu brings me back to beautiful memories in Barcelona! Food is perfecto! This is my go to restaurant for Spanish cuisine! read more

Bartenders are amazing as usual and the tapas are spot on. Tonight we sampled some cocktails and they were spot on fantastic. Come see Raven and Justin for an awesome happy hour or dinner at the bar. read more

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Been coming here for years. They did not disappoint. Sat on the remodeled patio which is lovely, had white sangria, many tapas, paella, and finished with a chocolate melt in your mouth dessert. A perfect evening again. A huge thank you to Scott, Olivia, and Ethan for a come back soon experience. Highly recommend! read more

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Fun restaurant! Very good ambiance and nice patio for the summer. Tapas were ok - kind of expensive. Dessert was excellent all 4 were good. Would go back to sit on the patio and have dessert read more

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I sat at the bar for a quick bite that turned into a meal! Started with red sangria and mussels. The red da grit was nice and refreshing and the mussels were hearty and delicious! Moved on to a tempranillo, shaved brussel sprouts (with goat cheese), and flank steak. All was delicious - the steak came with a smoked tomato romesco that was very nice! Bartender was great with wine recommendations and letting me taste wines before I bought. Finished with a dessert wine flight and a cheese plate. Understand - they don't have a cheese plate, so they served cheese and accompaniments from the charcuterie board without the meats. It was massive. First time I've had to take cheese home! I'll drop in again!... read more

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We've wanted to visit forever and I'm upset we didn't visit sooner. Tried a cocktail and a white wine flight, both were delicious and they have lots of options to choose from. The food was just incredible. Loved the strawberry salad and the Scallops were cooked perfectly. Looking forward to visiting again when we can enjoy the patio. read more

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Previously came here on a Saturday evening for my 4th anniversary dinner. Such a beautiful chic restaurant with a lot of culture and love. It's vibrant, fun, and elegant with the perfect dim lighting for a romantic feel. The service was outstanding as the servers were very attentive to make sure we were enjoying both our time there and the food. She did an amazing job at explaining the dishes and recommended items that we would enjoy. The food was a bit pricy, but it was still filling at the end of the visit. The food was absolutely amazing when it came to taste! My rack of lamb from the paella de Cordero was cooked to perfection, which is often hard to do with lamb! Thus it won bonus points from me. The seafood paella's freshness and quality made it taste heavenly. We both left extremely satisfied and delighted with the entire experience. It was definitely worth the slight splurge. I must come back soon... and if you love seafood or Spanish tapas, then Barcelona is a must try for you! read more

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It is an expensive restaurant so if you are big eaters like us - bring a big credit card haha. Despite a big restaurant with many tables, they are very popular so make advance booking. But it's a common practise of theirs to ask walk-ins to wait at the bar and get a drink which we did while waiting for any tables to finish. We were told it would take 20mins but as soon as we ordered our drinks then we were told our table at the patio was ready. So our sangria was served at the patio instead. The bartender was very friendly and basically followed us to our table and served us the drink. Our server Jhsai was very friendly and helpful - we liked that he checked on us periodically so we could get the dropped knife replaced or get more water.. The tapas were very good and authentic like we were eating in Barcelona, Spain ! For the three of us we as usual ordered a bunch and enjoyed every dish - Garlic shrimp - must order Calamari - big portion and must order Grilled Cauliflower - better than expected and must order Flank steak - very good quality meat but very stingy. Two small pieces only! Red wine short rib - delicious Manchego with bread - ok We also had to try their paella but I was a little disappointed. They could use more tasty broth to make the rice more flavorful. And could be nice if they could add more clams and shrimps. I wasn't interested in dessert but our son wanted his favourite dessert tres leches so he had it and liked it alot. So worth a try. We could be tempted to return in our future trips - if we crave tapas again. read more

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What a beautiful find! Great Tapas and Paellas. Our server Lucas was super-intuitive, pleasant and helpful. Excellent all around! read more

Barcelona - Bar - Spanish Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Beautiful place, good service, but our tapas weren't very good. We ordered four - the chorizo with beans, the bistek, mussels, and the cheese with bread. The cheese tapas and the mussels weren't bad, but the other two weren't very good at all. The steak came out overcooked and the bean/chorizo was very bland. For what you pay here the food should be amazing. The other couple my wife and I were dining with enjoyed their meals, but they didn't order the tapas. If I come here again I'll skip the little plates and just go for a main. Maybe I won't be so disappointed then. read more

I really liked this place! I was here on a food tour and the vibes are exceptional. Everyone is super professional and the paella is the bomb. The vegetarian one was packed with flavor as were the sangrias. If I was a local I would definitely be back! read more

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Well, where to start? It was our 13th wedding anniversary. This place is amazing: first valet parking was a big help. Our reservation was for 5 pm and we were seated promptly. Service and food were excellent. I ordered red Sangria and two portions of Camarones al Ajillo (shrimps) & Pan (bread with olive oil). Dessert was on the house as a gift for our anniversary. It was our first visit there but it will definitely not be the last. I highly recommend this establishment! read more

Barcelona - Decor - Spanish Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Excellent food, overall. The signature paella's mussels were overcooked and dried like jerky, so star down for that ruin. The pickled vegetables were wonderful. They offset the heaviness of the richer dishes. It's a large enough menu of eclectic tapas items, both traditional and inventive. One of top two best bars in Columbus. Justin makes a killer cocktail. David's service was excellent. Just enough attentiveness without the hustle. The ambiance of the dining room was pleasant. A lot of perfunctory reminders of bull fighting and Spanish painters. It's a bit chaotic and cluttered, visually, in an already crowded and raucous restaurant. I could go for a bit more elegant simplicity. Parking was valet, which was appreciated on a cold and snowy night in February. read more

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What a special night! Service was amazing... we sat at a lovely window seat right by a gorgeous Christmas tree, music was playing, food was DELICIOUS: the empanadas are addictive, crispy and cheesy, the paella is savory and delicious, the mix salad is the best salad I've ever had! A great experience! I'm already planning to go back. read more

The pork chop was one of the best I've ever had! Salmon was also so good. We went for a birthday and they brought out a free little lava cake. So nice and the outdoor patio is the best! read more

Barcelona - Pork chop - Spanish Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Best service we have ever had. Kat blew us away with her knowledge/passion of the food and drinks. Everything came out better than expected. The timing of the food, drinks, and service drop ins should be researched by the national service community. Amazing vibe and exceptional service. read more

Our reservation was at 7pm and there was a bit of a wait still when we came. Street parking is impossible! You would need to valet for $10. We started with a bottle of white for $73 that was suggested by the server Ethan, it was light & nice. Our tapas were as ff: 1. Carpaccio de pulpo - thin slices of octupus with just 3 crostinis! This was enjoyable, wish it had had more crostini though. 2. Arrachera - very tasty chimichurri sauce, however the skirt steak was not tender. 3. Manchego - this was good, the sundried tomato complemented the cheese. Now for the Paella there was quite a bit of a wait. We had the Barcelona I had high hopes based on reviews, now this was mediocre! Nothing spectacular here, the taste was mid. We were disappointed. We capped with a slice of Lemon cake, it was ok didn't really get to finish, it was dry slightly crumbly and we paired with additional flight of 3 reds and 3 whites. Is it worth coming back? Not in my opinion, I'll search for other tapas place. read more

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I lived in Barcelona for 6 months and the food here was about as close as it gets to the real thing. Everything was delicious and authentic to true Spanish cuisine. I came with a big group and we started with the tapas tower and pastas bravas and both were great. If you only get one appetizer, definitely get patatas bravas. You won't regret it. The paella was fresh and delicious and must-get. We got one large and one small and it was plenty of food for our group of 9. Will definitely go back next time I'm in Columbus! read more

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We went with a group of four others, and we ordered quite a few tapas plus drinks. The waitress brought the tapas to us in three separate timings instead of all at once consequently we weren't finished after 3 1/2 hours! The manager asked us to leave if we were all done because there were people waiting! read more

Great food and service. Highly recommend. Had a drink at bar before being sat. Bartenders very friendly. Server Kuri was excellent