My guests and I had a wonderful time at BWB in Norwalk CT at the beginning of 2025. The bartender Lucas kept us laughing and well-served the entire night. The vibe was uniquely spirited and fun. I (and my guests) have a wicked sense of humor and not only could Lucas keep up, he was leading half the time. The food was also flavorful and filling and the manager was gracious, friendly and ensured we had a great experience. We promised to come back and see him so I hope we cross paths again. I could use a good laugh these days :D read more

We were celebrating my cousin's birthday and chose Barcelona. Hands down one of my favorite places. We ordered the full-size Mariscos Paella and the full Barcelona Parrillada. It was the perfect amount of food for four people, and we finished everything. I did enjoy the paella, but the meat in the parrillada was a bit too salty and didn't sit well with my stomach. The service was excellent, but overall the paella could have been better. read more

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Never had Spanish food , but I am happy that we tried. I wish they have some California wine , They have good selections of wines from Spain and Portugal. Food is good, service is quick . See ya read more

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Disappointed. There are many Barcelona restaurants around, and I'm generally a fan of this chain. However, our dinner experience at this Barcelona Norwalk was rather subpar. Maybe it was a bad luck, but the most of the tapas we ordered were either under-seasoned, or overly salty. We had 7 or 8 different tapas and I honestly can't say that I liked any of them. We also ordered dessert, and only coffee ice cream was tasty, but flan and cheesecake were rather meh. Service was friendly, but with some occasional timing lapses. I'm sure Barcelona can do better. read more

Once again ... a disappointment. They don't check their chicken for bone fragments and hard cartilage and their chocolate cake would best be served cooked - very cold. read more

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Updated review - 4.5 stars After our first dining experience we were invited back by the manager to give Barcelona another shot. In short, the experience was excellent! The food was on point and the service was great, both in terms of pace and attentiveness. Our party of 4 (plus baby) was seated promptly and a high chair was brought over. Foodwise we tried: Spinach & chickpea cazuela, whipped sheep's cheese, patatas bravas, pork belly, double cut bacon, croquetas, eggplant caponata and gambas al ajillo. Everything was tasty but the favorites were the cazuela, sheep's cheese, pork belly and caponata. For desert we tried the basque cheescake and flan catalan; both were delicious! The tapas came out quickly and in rapid succession. The table was bussed promptly and service was pleasant and attentive. Definitely worth a return visit! read more

One of the best restaurants in Norwalk. The food is good, the Alebrijes cocktail is unworldly. Not 5 stars because the service can be a little more attentive at times. English is a fantastic bartender though and made me an awesome mocktail. The manager (I think said her name was Elena), is also wonderful. Oh and their brunch is super good!! read more

Wow. Front start to finish my experience was flawless. Ryann, no words, she provided the best personal touch. From behind the bar to the personal table touches she was on point. I have never been to a restaurant where it was so clear who was running the show. From watching her work with the front of house to the kitchen to back of house to the bar it was quite apparent she is respected. I forgot to take pictures of anything because I was just enjoying my time and experience! If you are looking to check out any of the Barcelona locations please give this one some love!!! read more

Food: 10/10 the gambas (shrimp) was good, so were the bacon wrapped dates and albondigas (meatballs)! Drinks: 10/10 tasty sangrias and great wine options! Service: 10/10 the servers were super attentive Ambiance: 10/10 Can you say GNO? Date night? read more

Having never been to the Barcelona in Norwalk I was thrilled to enter a warm burbling of conversation, good music, and a friendly staff. Brandon greeted us at the door and said there would be a brief wait as people finished and a table prepared. We were happy to hang out at the bar and lean until a table was available. Brandon very kindly reorganized the tables to accommodate us being seated sooner. We ordered a selection of tapas from our warm, friendly waitress, Kinzie, including mussels, fresh anchovies, hummus, and others. Everything was excellent, flavorful, and prepared well. We left feeling so very glad to have tried the Norwalk Barcelona. It is a little more open than the Stamford location with better table spacing and better acoustics. There is also an outdoor space for warmer nights. I am looking forward to going back already. The staff could not have been better! Excellent! read more

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This was an absolutely perfect Valentine's Day dinner this place has set up. I have called ahead and made a reservation here and got myself seated in about 15 minutes. However, they had sweets and treats to enjoy through the wait time. The theme of the restaurant was dim and a pleasant candle light experience with roses at every table. The food as usual is amazing. read more

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I tried... I did. I gave it 2 tries in 1 week and both were terrible. My first time there I sat at the bar and no one paid attention to me. Everyone was doing side work with their backs turned. I literally had to raise my hand and say, Excuse me twice, once to order wine and another to order my food. It was so sad. I wanted to give them a try. Then another time I decided to take my parents there thinking the table service would be different. We didn't get greeted for 11 minutes. When the waitor did come over, he grabbed our water glasses with his fingers, pulling them towards him with his fingers on the lip area. Our food didn't come. We eded up canceling our food after 45 minutes (olives and goat cheese spread or something). The waitor all of a sudden was bringing the apps at the end when our jackets were on and we're about to leave "these just came out, they're on the house". Really? Also for the entire hour we sat there, the 2 tables around us stayed dirty. From the moment we sat down until we got up, no one cleaned the tables around us. I hope a manager doesn't comment on this saying "please give us another chance", because the two managers sat at the bar the whole time and catered to the engagement party or whatever was happening in the other room. It's such a shame. I live upstairs, and I will never ever come back. read more

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I came here with my family for a graduation celebration. The staff here was very accomadating. There were many options for tapas which I thoroughly enjoyed and other options to share big plates. Its definitely a nice vibe and would recommend for a date night. read more

Honestly I don't write reviews that often but I had such a great experience dining here in Barcelona! The food was incredible. Our waiter, Bryan went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Me and my partner came in not really knowing what we wanted to eat and he made excellent recommendations. Thanks to him we tried dishes we might have overlooked, and every single one was spot on he clearly knows the menu inside and out and he paired the food beautifully with our drinks, the staffs friendly personality made the evening feel even more special. Honestly, service like this takes a good restaurant and makes it unforgettable. Not only that but I had the pleasure of meeting with one of the chefs who made our belly happy, If you're thinking about visiting Barcelona, I highly recommend!!! read more

I visited this restaurant for the very first time yesterday and it was an excellent experience. My server was Emerson she is one of the best servers I have ever come across. She was very attentive. She went over the menu with me and she was so patient and knowledgeable. Thanks again! Several other members of the team came over to check on us as well and they were very nice as well. The food was great. Highly recommend! read more

We would like to thank John, who is the manager, for the phenomenal experience! He made everything so special for us and we had an unforgettable experience. Our server English was outstanding too, food was fantastic and the wine was amazing. We will be back for sure! read more

John Grasso' s level of leadership and management of stall and service are superb. A well coordinated and attentive staff, serve delicious, creative dishes in a comfortable, attractive setting. A must visit for people who know excellent food. Ed Wilson read more

5 stars for quality food/drinks, service, ambience and reasonably priced menu! Quality food/drinks: We ordered different Tapas - Shrimp, Lamb, Sardines; charcuterie - Jamon Serrano and Manchego; and Chicken Pimientos. Tapas are the BEST!!! No matter what you order, you will get the real taste of it. The cheese and ham were brilliant too. Chicken Pimiento was average; I am not a big fan of whole chicken, but I could tell that the chicken was definitely organic. Huge list of classy wines, local beer, delightful sangria and cocktails. Service: No complaints about the service. They asked us where we want to sit inside/outside, they were always available without being intrusive. Drinks and fresh bread with olive oil were served without any delay. Food followed one by one. Javier (staff) was very polite, funny and interested in making sure that we were having a good time. Ambience: Located at Waypointe, courtyard area with 3-4 other restaurants (Japanese, American, Pizza place and a cafe), with a beautiful little fountain in the center. It is surrounded by the buildings which causes a cool breeze to flow, adding comfort if you decide to dine outside in the open. If the weather is good, sit outside, enjoy the breeze! Menu: Tapas restaurants are usually pricey, but not all of them are good quality. Here, the prices are pretty much on par with other restaurants but the quality is extremely good! Don't miss. They have other branches too! read more

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Update*** Haven't been back to this location in over 8 months, and tonight my wife and I decided to try it again! From start to finish was night and day, Brandon, one of the most professional managers I've ever met, knew his restaurant through and through and was a master of his craft! Rahm, an amazing hire for Barcalona, if they can hire waiters like him this place will explode in amazing business reviews and clientele. He had a smile to light up a room and always made sure we were all set! Daniel who was his trainer is doing a great job. Thank you Barcelona for a great experience and for changing my tune on this restaurant! I will be back with clients as I entertain, and will be bring my wife again soon for another amazing experience. Cheers! read more

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Food was okay. Service was terrible, I had to ask for serving spoons or utensils multiple times. When the bill came, I had to ask for a detailed receipt. Who spent $160 and just signs the bill without checking? read more

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Friendly service even on Mother's Day. Reliable food with robust flavors, easy to like. White wine sangria was fruity and fresh, really enjoyed it. Best to make a reservation ahead of time. read more

There is no other place where you will feel so amazingly special than Barcelona. You must ask for Johnnie to be your waitstaff because he is like no other! Seriously, he is the kindest most attentive server you have ever experienced. The manager Brandon has created a staff and atmosphere that is beyond enjoyable and welcoming. Brandon is an active and necessary part of making the dining experience magical. Please get yourself to the Waypointe Barcelona. The food is OUTSTANDING. And Johnnie and Brandon are AMAZING. You cannot be disappointed here! read more

We had a Saturday night reservation for 3. Our waiter was very helpful and we ordered a charcuterie board- 2 meats and 2 cheeses (Serrano and Soppressata/Manchego and Bourgogne along with Albongidas meatballs, mahi mahi, patatas bravas and the chorizo with sweet and sour figs. It was definitely enough for 3 (plus we had bread). Wine was also good. Oddly the fave was the patatas bravas- tender potatoes with a nice crisp on the outside. Surprisingly tasty as recommended by our waiter. Least favorite was the mahi mahi. The tapas all came out nicely spaced so we didn't feel rushed. This location is much better than Stamford as Stamford is way too loud and parking is impossible. Overall, good experience, good tapas and good service. read more

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Tapas night brings back so many memories of my travel to Madrid. Makes me want to go back to Spain and explore more after COVID. Tonight we took the brother in law out to celebrate finding employment. Food is authentic and the variety is great. Atmosphere and decorum are pleasant. Staff and service was friendly and helpful. Waitress checked in on us at the right times. Drinks are strong and cocktails are well done. Will definitely come back again for date night and celebrations. Menu: -patatas bravas: love how crispy they fry the potatoes which makes it hold up well with the sauce -spiced beef empanada: filling reminds us of sloppy joe, very tender and juicy beef -grilled brook trout: strong cumin flavor which we love -chorizo w/ sweet and sour fig: interesting combo -turnips: they aight -jamon y manchego croquetas: warm gooey filling -calamari a la plancha: they aight -gambas al cajillo: packs some heat. Use extra bread to sop up the delicious garlicky and spicy oil. Recommended by waitress -hanger steak: perfectly medium rare. Husband and BIL's favorite, recommended by waitress read more

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Just had the best meal with friends here tonight! We ordered a bunch of different items to share and literally everything we ate was AMAZING! Can't even decide what was my favorite. We had the patatas brava, empanadas, croquetas, and the chorizo. 10/10!! Also the chocolate cake was outstanding. Great drinks too! Loved the atmosphere, great vibes. Will definitely be back! read more

Delish but packed. The Barcelona/Bartaco team have a very successful restaurant formula and great food. My only critique would be the bar in this location is packed so entering or leaving or going to the bathroom involves a bit of crowd surfing. ‍ read more

Since COVID we had not been there! What a mistake!! An excellent meal of tapas and red wine. Same great employees! Don't miss this place! CWG read more

LOVE this restaurant. When will you guys open up a place in New York?? We've been to the Boston and the DC location of Barcelona. All the tapas are unique and high quality. The hanger steak because the sauce was unique and the steak was perfectly cooked medium rare. The albondigas were delicious paired with a yummy tomato based sauce. The mushroom risotto was super cheesy and it was done well. I would highly recommend these tapas. The chicken pimentos is meant to be shared and it was the best dish we've had! The chicken was so juicy and cooked perfectly. The chicken skin was crispy and beautifully cooked! The pimento sauce added a little bit of heat to the meal! Highly recommend! The outdoor dining is great and the servers were absolutely attentive. Come check this place out! and I hope to see this restaurant in NY someday! read more

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Great staff. Great food. Great atmosphere Thoroughly recommend a visit for an evening meal or cocktail. read more

Nice atmosphere, located in a courtyard area with different restaurants. Free parking garage. My sister and I stopped by to have desert after eating dinner nextdoor at Haruki Ramen & Izakaya. We sat outside, and they tempted us with olive oil cake. Sounds weird but what's life but to try new things. It was served warm with olive oil drizzled over it. Amazing!! Highly recommend this treat. We had it with cappuccinos which were rich and creamy. Nicole was our server. She was wonderful. Good spot for dinner or afterward teats. Very wheelchair accessible including the bathrooms, though the doors need automatic openers. The parking garage has an accessible spot up the first ramp near the elevator. You can wheel halfway down to access the courtyard which would be on your left. read more

Amazing food. I was able to try so many wonderful dishes. Service is good and I really enjoyed the atmosphere. I recommend ordering a wine flight too. read more

Our waitress was amazing! Super sweet, attentive, wonderful lady. The food though...made me want to cry and then vomit. read more

I want to tell you one situation why. I will never go to Barcelona Wine bar again, my boyfriend had a birthday, and I booked a room and a table in Barcelona for 16 people, everything is great, we are waiting for the holiday, we come to restaurant , and we got 2 separate tables, the guests sit back to back, all are not satisfied, a couple of days before the holiday. I called and asked if we would have a room, to which I was told yes,, you will have 100% , it will be a very terrible experience from the manager's side, I do not recommend celebrating as a birthday, etc., you will be deceived like me!!!!! read more

Barcelona Waypointe is a great spot for easy-access nightlife, bites, and plenty of wine at the Waypoint Piazza in Center Norwalk. Cozy ambiance for friends, family, and dates, we tried wines ranging from French and Italian reds to whites and a rosé. Creamy French cheese, chorizo with figs, and frites bravas were among the many tapas with ordered over a few hours. All tapas were delicious and we got seated quickly, even for a busy Saturday. read more

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Made a reservation for Saturday, 10/14, party of 4, at 730 for a birthday celebration- despite the reservation waited 40 minutes and eventually just went to Prime. Not great if think a reservation means something. read more

The food was amazing! Everything we ordered was great. However, the service was beyond bad. We waited for 20 minutes to get a server and ended up flagging someone down to take our drink orders. We continued to have to flag down who ever we could find to order food. Also, the music was insanely loud club music that made it very hard to talk. While the food is great, it's not worth the bad service and atmosphere. Don't recommend. read more

Always good. Fun delicious food in small portions with great drinks served with a smile in a great atmosphere! What else do you want? Answer: nothing! read more

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I've left the area and moved down south; but in retrospect this place has the best paella that I've ever tried.

Barcelona has always been my comfort spot. I love sitting at their spacious bar and ordering their tapas and drinks. I love the bourbon spice rack. My friend and I shared a charcuterie board, jamon and manchego croquetas, and empanadas. These are typically our go to tapas and they never disappoint. I didn't have room for it but my go to entree has to be the chicken pimientos. *chef's kiss* read more

Our go to for date nights. Great menu options for tapas and drinks. Always delicious and excellent service! Reasonably priced for the quality of food you get. Love this place! read more