I went 2 weeks ago for dinner while visiting my boyfriend in Brookline. We had a reservation for 8:30pm, and weren't sat until 9:15pm. Unacceptable really, the hostesses and manager avoided eye contact pretty much the entire time we waited. Don't accept so many reservations if you're going to make people wait 45+ minutes. Food and atmosphere were great though, the only saving graces. read more

This place was awesome! It has a large seating area with a very large bar. Modern look! SERVICE: Fabulous! From the hostess to the server, very friendly crew here. Our server Catherine was the best. My first time here, she helped me navigate the menu and wine list. She was very attentive and friendly. FOOD: Outstanding! I tried several tapas options and I enjoyed every single one. My favorite was the lemon hummus - YUM! But the olives, patatas bravas, and hamachi crudo were pretty darn tasty! High recommend for this place - I was surprised to find out it was part of a chain, but it feels like its own local restaurant. read more

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Barcelona Brookline delivers once again--my second time here, and it absolutely lived up to the first. The food is outstanding, with a wide range of tapas that are all packed with flavor and consistently well-executed. The sangria and margaritas are excellent, refreshing, and perfectly made every time. The atmosphere remains lively and inviting, making it a great spot for any occasion. Service was exemplary again--attentive, friendly, and on point throughout the entire meal. Pricing is also very fair for the amount and quality of food you get. Second visit and just as impressive--Barcelona Brookline is consistently one of the best dining experiences around. read more

Food and service were both really high quality! The seafood dishes in particular were phenomenal. Food: For a group of six, we were stuffed with a full paella, half order of parrillada, and about 6 tapas. The seafood paella and the seared scallops were my favorites! They were super fresh and cooked to perfection. The only plate we got that I maybe wouldn't order again is the waygu carpaccio. Personally the dressing and sauces covered the meats taste. Service: The service was stellar! They marked the dishes that we should avoid due to allergies and checked in on us frequently. The staff was overall super pleasant and fun to talk to! The tapas all arrived super fast and filled the time well as we waited on the paella. Atmosphere: The atmosphere was the one area we were mixed on. We sat at the seat closest to the bar so the music was a bit loud for a sit down dinner. The lighting was cozy but was too dim for some of the group to read the menus. But overall I enjoyed the lively energy read more

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Classic spot that never disappoints, with a huge wine selection and a great atmosphere. We loved sitting outside, and the whipped goat cheese was easily the highlight of the meal. Always a solid choice! read more

Barcelona Wine Bar - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

LOUD and very trendy. Do not sit inside if you wish to speak with others at your table... or it could just be that our party of 6 were seated in the bar. This was our first time in (only one person in our party had been before) so we had plenty of questions regarding the menu... TO BAD though, because the server couldn't hear us nor we them. We enjoyed all of our entrees... though the bread came out afterwards and you should probably ask for the bread when and IF you order the charcuterie board. BTW I got the impression we were getting on the servers and management nerves... but that could just be my perception alone. All and all a nice place to gather if you want a happening spot. Respectfully Reviewed. read more

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The perfect spot for a fun night with any group! Located in Brookline on Beacon Street with lots of street parking. We had a res for a Wednesday night and it was PACKED-- definitely plan ahead! The menu is huge and perfect for any dietary restrictions, super vegetarian friendly. We also had a severe nut/peanut allergy and they were able to accommodate so easily and confidently. For two, we ordered the patatas bravas, the mushrooms a la plancha, the burrata, and a half seafood paella which was probably a little too much for two girls (not that we were complaining!). The Patatas are classic with nice crispy potatoes, the mushrooms were nice and light in a vinegar sauce, and the burrata was with some yummy herbs and seasonings. The burrata was definitely a stand out for me! The paella had the perfect char at the bottom with tons of fresh seafood. We also decided to check out the dessert menu and tried the Olive Oil Cake which was incredibly!! Not too sweet, warm and soft on the inside, with a teeny bit of salt on top for a twist. Definitely a unique dessert and really a perfect end to our meal. Lastly, the service was spot on. Our waiter was helpful and courteous, and really great at providing guidance when we struggled with what and how much to order! The vibe in the restaurant is just so fun, it's absolutely a space that is perfect for really any occasion and will bring the energy for a fun night. read more

Barcelona Wine Bar - Olive Oil Cake - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I've been obsesseddd with Barcelona Wine Bar, ever since visiting the location in South End. Decided to go to the Brookline location one day & made a reservation for 7pm. When we arrived, it was pouring rain so they closed the outdoor seating area & our wait ended up being 30-40 min. Then we were seated and ready to order, we were told that they ran out of complimentary bread, as well as grenadine to make the Shirley temple I originally wanted lol. It was interesting because we saw other tables around us have the bread on their tables... But anyways! Here's what we were able to order w/ two people: -mussels -ham & cheese croquettes -potatas bravas -paella salvaje -beef empanadas EVERYTHING was very good! Surprised to see our mussels came with bread since our server said they ran out of complimentary bread but guessing just different type of bread used. The potatas bravas were my favorite & have continued to be my favorite dish from Barcelona Wine Bar! AND I am usually not even a potato kind of person haha. The half size for paella is more than enough for two people, especially if you're also getting tapas! We were basically already full after finishing our second to last tapa dish, so when the paella came we just had a bite each & packed it up to go. Highly recommend Barcelona Wine Bar! My favorite is the South End one, so far but food is still good. Parking: there's meter parking spots available ! read more

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A great dinner option for any occasion. Who doesn't love tapas small plates and nice views of Beacon Street? Such a fan of their wall to ceiling windows, as well as their outdoor patio out front. My friend lovessss this place so we ended up going here twice during her stay. Here's what we got: Patatas Bravas: potatos served in a semi spicy marinara sauce with melted cheese on top (this came out wicked hot! I burned the roof of my mouth on these hahaha) Meatballs: 6 meatballs served in a dish in marinara sauce (perfect for dipping the bread in when you're done eating the meatballs) Ham and cheese croquetas: These are definitely cheesy alright. A little overpowering but not bad by any means! My friend got the mussels and lovedddd the brothy mustard sauce they came in. She also got the beef empanadas and tuna crudo and loved every bite. Ordering 3 tapas plates each was the perfect amount to fill us up. Also, we highly recommend the red sangria here. It's super affordable here and their menu is always changing. Also very friendly staff work here. Only knock is that even if you have a reservation, be prepared to wait. The first night we waited about 30 extra minutes - granted it was really busy so we sat at the bar and grabbed a drink. The second night we waited about 15 minutes. Both nights we did have a reservation and had a decent wait so just a heads up. If anything that's a testimony to how popular this place is! :) read more

Barcelona Wine Bar - Nice windows with a view of Beacon Street - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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I've been here a few times over the last couple of years and find myself getting pretty frustrated with my experience almost every time. Regardless of your reservation time, you're almost ALWAYS forced to wait 15-20 minutes in their front area. It's always super congested so you're better off trying to wait at the bar (where seats are hard to come by). Don't get me wrong the atmosphere is still super lively and fun, but I think there's just a few too many people. My experience with the staff has either been awesome or pretty poor in terms of attentiveness. I've had super friendly waiters who check in a lot as well as waiters I feel like I need to track down just to get another drink. The food and drinks are great. I love the patatas bravas, steak carpaccio, and ricotta. I went to try the tuna cruda last night and they were sadly out of it (as well as being out of bread!?!) which was a bummer. Despite the negatives, I do see myself going to dinner with a friend at Barcelona here and there. One can only go so long without enjoying some good ol' patatas bravas. read more

Barcelona Wine Bar - patatas bravas - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Service is better than food :) tapas are tasty but nothing special as far as quality, often too much sauce and/or oily. The bread is very good, made in house. read more

Barcelona Wine Bar - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Visited from out of town and had a disappointing experience. Checked in for our reservation at 7:45 and our table wasn't ready until 8:30. If you're going to allow reservations, then you should implement time restrictions like literally every other restaurant does. Even if it goes "against your policy".... maybe change your policy then? Every single negative review has mentioned getting seated at an incredibly ridiculous time AFTER their reservation. Why do you guys feel entitled to waste peoples time? Even after that, one of our orders was completely forgotten and came about 20 minutes after we were done eating. Super disappointing. You claim to care about your guests yet don't fix the one thing holding you guys back. read more

I was thoroughly impressed with the food! So tasty and unique! I would say this is now ranked one of the best restaurants in Boston for me! The Seafood paella was to die for!! I also loved their tapas! The eggplant tapas and the mushroom were my favorite! The vibes were also good to hang out for drinks! The staff are nice and attentive! However, a minus point was I felt we were rushed out of the restaurant. read more

Barcelona Wine Bar - Seafood paella - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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We had an amazing dinner here. Food was really good. Staffs were friendly. Overall : 10/10 Food : 10/10 Service :10/10 read more

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The Ali oil has no garlic, no bite whatsoever. The chorizo migas has barely any chorizo and what it has, I doubt is Spanish, there's no hint of Spanish paprika. Redeeming dishes, the four dates wrapped in bacon and jamon croquetas over a white sauce that was definitely not alioli Gambas al ajillo have no ajillo. Neither the chef nor sous chef are Spanish. The manager walked by and asked how things were and I let her know the jamon never arrived. She went to 'check' on it and never came back. We had it removed from the bill. No Spanish jamon today! read more

Barcelona Wine Bar - So called chorizo migas, no chorizo. Mysterious white sauce. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Whipped ricotta was the star of the show. Grilled peaches were a little bitter. Ribeye just left me wanting more. Ordered the happy hour almonds but they never made it to the table. Love the music and the vibe. That's two visits to Barca at two different locations in the last month. Look out Mass Ave location. I'm zeroing in on the perfect tapas selections. read more

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Anyone Privy to me knows how much I hate chains with the exception for my love of BWB. Also, being a lifelong fan of FCB doesn't make me that person. I have been coming to BWB since over a decade and that started from 14th st. In DC. Been to many other cities and locations (including the Cambridge one) and although their menu is similar and stayed consistent over the last 10-11 years I still feel I cannot get enough. Try the Sherry flight if u are into that. I was here few days back celebrating a friend's graduation from BU and sat at the bar. The service was impeccable as always. She is a pescatarian and was surprised to find so many vegetarian options. I get that a lot though. Always a great place. While at it, please do get the jamon if you eat red meat. read more

Whenever we come to visit Boston which is twice a year, and I ask my friends where do you want to go, it's always Barcelona. When I told my husband,his response "of course it is!" Honestly why ruin a tried and true place, good tapas, good sangria- I have never had a bad experience from the many years we would come here. The only negative part is whenever we get the charcuterie board we always forget our favorite cheese. But whatever we end up picking up never disappoints. My favorites is the paella but order that first because it takes 20-40 minutes depending how busy it is. read more

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We had a disappointing experience a few weeks back with our reservation, but Victor reached out to me and invited us back. The staff were fantastic and the food was amazing. Great restaurant with delicious food and top level customer service. Victor was top class. We'll be back. read more

Barcelona has such a lively environment and reasonably priced drinks and apps that makes it the perfect vibe for a date night or night out with friends! My friends and I built a charcuterie board - it was fun to pick from the many options although I wish the serving was a bit bigger. We also split a red sangria pitcher which was refreshing and had just the right amount of kick in my opinion. Music is blasting so it is a bit hard to hear people at times but in contributes to the fun ambiance. Service was nice, pretty much just checked in for the essentials. Gets the hype it deserves, I will be back! read more

Barcelona Wine Bar - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Good service, nice outdoor seating. Excellent drink choices. Small plates and salads are good, will return for entrees & dessert. Bread and oil not worth eating. read more

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This is really a 3.5 but our server is the reason I've rounded up for the stars. I'd heard so much about Barcelona, so I was finally able to go for my birthday. We have a 9:15 reservation. When we arrived around 9:15, the place was still packed, including with people waiting to be sat. There were also multiple large groups waiting to be seated. One of the first things we noticed was how young some of the crowd was. I thought it would be more of a mature crowd, but there were tons of college age people there. The large groups waiting around the bar and in the doorway made the space feel a bit hectic. Our drinks at the bar were actually pretty good and surprisingly affordable. Our server was nice and pretty attentive until he went missing for a while when we were waiting to order more tapas. I appreciate he was self aware and told us what happened and all made adjustments to the bill for his disappearance. We ordered the paella with chicken, sausage and pork at the beginning because it takes about 30 minutes to cook. We started with the carrots and potatoes, which were both pretty good. The gluten free complimentary bread was just bread slices, but at least they had the option. The paella was just okay. I was a bit disappointed and my boyfriend wasn't impressed at all. I had the chicken thigh and bacon wrapped dates, both were really good. My boyfriend had the wagu and meatballs, and he wasn't impressed by either. I also liked that they had wine flights with options. Overall, I would come back for the few tapas I enjoyed, but I don't think this lived up to the hype. The vibes were cool, so it may be worth the visit for the drinks and vibes. read more

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Came here allot through the year... The food here is delicious. I came here allot through the years. The vibe is friendly, fun & cheerful . Gourmet Hispanic food . Prices are moderate. Parking is street metered. read more

The whole experience was great! Great food Great Vibe Excellent Service! Thank you Melvin! read more

This place is hard to get reservations for and this accounts for the other 2 locations. (I'm not mad at that) The place gets PACKED, I did have to wait an additional 30mins after checking in. The food was ok: got the paella salvaje The waiter, Jonathan, felt bad cause he knew he was tied up with other tables and he disappeared for most of the night. I did appreciate that he suggested to order the entrees early. The manager did check-in. They did knock some off the bill which I can really appreciate their service. read more

The food was excellent, four of us had various tapas. We were definitely on the older side of the diners. The room noise was so loud it was more like a club. Since it was raining, all the outside diners had to come in. We really had to shriek to hear each other. A fellow hopped around on the tables filling our mouths with some liquid. No idea what it was. The subway stop is just a few minutes outside which is a good plus if coming from town. read more

Crazy wait even with a reservation on a Friday at 9:30pm. Honestly such a great vibe to wait and I don't even like wine and I LOVED the rose sangria. We got the patatas bravas, ricotta toast, croquettes, chicken thighs and Brussels with the standouts being the Patatas bravas and Ricotta toast BUT will say the ricotta toast was better when we asked for more fresh bread that came out soft and warm vs crunchy. This place is a must try especially when hosting for great vibes and great service despite the packed atmosphere, the servers really battle through it for your table. read more

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This restaurant was quite impressive. The service was professional since the moment we were there. The food served was presented beautifully smelled fresh and it was evident that a lot of care and attention to detail went into the food preparation read more

Absolute best Spanish restaurant around. The food is amazing. I love there seafood paella. It's big and hardy. It's full of mussels, clams, shrimp and calamari. It's so flavorful that it reminds me of being is Spain. The staff are amazing. They were so helpful and gave the right recommendations. I love it here. read more

Barcelona Wine Bar - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I. Love. This. Place. I've been here many times and it never fails to disappoint. Our server Jess was incredibly helpful navigating the menu with excellent suggestions and helped us get just the right amount. We sat outside on the patio which was gorgeous and shaded in the evening, and every piece of food was delicious. We were celebrating a birthday and it was the perfect treat, worth every penny. read more

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Great spot for spanish food! I think the ambiance is very nice, for big groups or dates. My favorite tapas were the octopus and the sweet chorizos. We ordered the seafood paella as our main to share, and that was a hit - the seafood portions were quite generous! read more

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Heck yeah this place was delicious. We had a big group and did the prix fixe; small plates kept coming out! Faves were grilled octopus, meatballs, cheese plate, spinach. Cocktails were also standouts. Service was prompt, they missed a few drinks now and again but the place was slammed so I get it. Love the energy of this place. Will be back next time I'm in the area! read more

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It was my first time here and let me tell you, I was impressed! We were here with a decently large group for a celebration. We had a reservation made and the process of getting our table was super easy, despite a very busy dinner rush! Honestly, we definitely would not have had a table for a long time without a reservation, so definitely make sure to do that if you want a table in particular time window. We had great service all night, refilling water and drinks, checking in on us, and taking great care of everyone in our party. The ambiance here is special! While the restaurant and bar were packed the whole night, we still had a sense of intimacy at our table and the noise wasn't too overwhelming. We tried a lot of different tapas dishes as well as a few paellas to share. I personally loved the patatas bravas (without the cheese) and the vegetable paella. Very easy to share and I love how you can really order to mix and match. I wasn't sure how the portions would be, but they were pretty fair. None of us left hungry! I could see how this place would be great for date nights, nights out with friends, or other family/friend dinners. There is something here that everyone can enjoy, and when in doubt, just get the patatas bravas. I promise, you will not be disappointed. Super easy to get to by train, or just stroll down Beacon Street. There is also some parking along Beacon, so it's super accessible to get to if you're in the Boston area. Would highly recommend to check out. I look forward to the next excuse I have to come back! read more

This tapas restaurant was so good! I'm so glad I chose this place to be my birthday dinner! I feast it on fried artichoke, beef, empanadas, seafood, paella, roasted carrots, Croquetas, pork belly, and octopus. Everything was just so good even the service was impeccable. I gotta say the pork belly was the most impressive meat dish whereas the fried artichoke we ordered it twice. I would definitely come here again for a special occasion. read more

Love the atmosphere in this restaurant/bar! The music is fantastic, and spending New Year's Day here is an absolute must!

Cute area! We loved the tapas here, esp the steak. Perfect for night with the girls to catch up or date night. The drinks are also really good, we had a sangria and an aperol spritz. read more

Barcelona Wine Bar - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Ordered the patatas bravas, house made ricotta, tuna crudo, and bacon wrapped dates. The food was phenomenal. I couldn't choose a favorite tapa because they were all truly incredible. I love the small plates that allow to sample a mix of all the wonderful dishes Barcelona has to offer. It's a tad loud inside but not so much that you can't have a conversation. The staff were all super friendly as well. Bonus points for free match books! read more

Barcelona Wine Bar - tuna crudo, patatas bravas, and house made ricotta - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I've been here a few times. Love it. Food and drink are great. Customer service on point. They're always accommodating and friendly. Ambiance is cool - nothing to rant about. read more

Food was pretty good and the service from Malvin was both attentive and pleasant. This made for a good late afternoon lunch experience. We had lunch there on Saturday May16th. read more

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Went here on a first date, pretty loud ambiance, but food and service were fantastic. We split tapas of: Patatas bravas (great) Harissa hummus (great..cracker/chips make this dish) Seared salmon (so good) Lobster Cavatelli (really good) Drink: Bees & Bays Cocktail (great, especially for no ABV!) read more

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