I love this spot! I've been to this spot a few times and love it! The tapas are amazing here. The service was also amazing. Our waiter was super friendly and attentive and checked on us throughout the night and gave us some really good recommendations, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely recommend if you like tapas and small plates. I do recommend making reservations before coming because it does get fairly busy read more

Have unfortunately had 2 horrible service experiences here, one of which was an engagement brunch. I'm sorry but service is service, and service is the first principle of good restaurant management - otherwise, why would we go out to eat? Frankly it feels as though the people here hate their jobs and hate their clientele. Imagine being a 50 yr old woman ID'd for alcohol, no exceptions. Completely insane and bizarre. And frankly the food is mediocre, to top it off. read more

We've been to Barcelona Wine Bar many times and it's still as good as the first time. We went this summer to celebrate my husband's birthday. The staff was beyond friendly and the food was delicious. I had won a certificate in our school auction to use and the staff still gave us first rate treatment (not always what I've experienced from other places). The manager even came out to ask us about what school it was and to make sure everything was great. It truly made the night special. A true marker of a great restaurant is going back year after year and still experiencing the same superb service and food. Thank you Barcelona! read more

Quality really went down the drain from a year ago, I ordered the Pulpo à la plancha and it came with 4 nail size octopus bites and 5 tiny slices of potatoes. I couldn't believe it but didn't send it back because I was on a date! Portion reduction went too far. read more

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

Although I haven't had the best experiences in the past, I decided to go to Barcelona this morning to have brunch. Dare I say that is the way to go instead of dinner or lunch? The service was amazing, it was way less crowded, and having the traditional menu with some of the breakfast options mixed in was the best of both worlds. The olive oil pancakes literally blew my mind. No funky olive oil taste and truly just so fluffy and not overly sweet. As always, the patatas bravas were killer! read more

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

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Yummy tapas. Tried the chicken thighs n pulpo. Very yummy. Nighttime is quite hopping a bit too loud for this old soul but fun nonetheless!! read more

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Place is great and ambiance as well! Went on a crowded Friday night! Best bet is to go with a group and everyone can share tapas! Definitely will be coming back. read more

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Elegant and inviting! Great space with good food and drinks!! We came here for the first time for a private party brunch for a colleague's farewell. The decor is industrial with the stone, metal and wood, earth tones, very modern and yet feels cozy and warm with the combination of the colors, lighting and art. Great atmosphere for an elegant and elevated experience. We had the side room space which is really great for having a small to medium sized gathering of easily up to 50 people or so. There's ample seating at round tables and also a couple high tables to stand at. A long bar where all the food is served buffet style. There are restrooms just down the hall too so very convenient. There's cool wall art murals which make for a great backdrop and very artsy!! The food was really good too - charcuterie meats, cheese, fruit, meatballs, olives, eggplant caponata, hummus and crackers. The staff were friendly and were there to help with any questions and were happy to take our photos too. Overall a great time was had by all! read more

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Barcelona was okay. It's a fun atmosphere with friends and I recommend coming here as a larger group so you can try out more things from the tapas menu. Food-wise, none of the dishes we got particularly wowed me (the sauces that came with each dish were better than the actual food) but I'd come back to try other things from the very extensive list. We got: 1. Patatas bravas: The best thing we got, though we should have eaten this when it was still hot and crispy. After sitting out for a while, it became a mushy mess with the sauce. 2. Spiced meatballs: Very small size for the meatball and not much spice (like less than a bite) but the sauce was excellent. 3. Jamon croquettes: Not bad but the filling was pretty gluey in texture. Definitely need to eat with the accompanying sauce. I ended up dunking it in the sauce that came with the meatballs. 4. Grilled peaches: Intrigued by this summer offering but I'd say skip. For $7, we got five very small slices of peach in an indistinguishable, vaguely sugary/burnt sauce. If you have a grill and a peach, you can definitely make a much better version of this for far cheaper. 5. Shrimp in garlic sauce: Fell flat. The shrimp were small and extremely overcooked. The only saving grace of this dish was the scallion/garlic oil that we used to dip the extra bread in. Food came out very fast and our waitress came by often to check on us and see if we needed. Lots of parking options nearby (including free 2-hour options one block over) so if you're debating which location of Barcelona to go to, the parking alone could weigh in favor of this one. read more

A little pricy but the food is great. Definitely recommend trying their paella and Wagyu beef carpaccio. Service was excellent. Ambiance is fine dining. read more

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

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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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

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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This was our second time we ate at one of these restaurants. We decided to try it again since the last time we came to Boston back in April, we had a pleasant experience. This time around we were truly dissatisfied with the quality of our main dish, a Paella de Marsicos (Seafood paella). By the recommendation of our server, we had the smaller size which was supposed to serve two people, that is my wife and I. The rice on the paella was burnt, there were only two mid size shrimp and a very few of the other "mariscos" that are normally part of a Seafood Paella. Service was OK. Servers seemed to be in a rush to get us out ASAP. They tried to take our plates away even before we finish eating. They were not rude, just pushy. We were presented with our bill even before we finshed drinking our glass of wine. Place is great, atmosphere is very good but since we have had real paella both at another places and even homemade, maybe our expectations were much higher than what we got. read more

The food is always incredibly perfect and the service is impeccable. Favorite dishes include the garlic shrimp, the potato tortilla and the paella - the fish and the vegetarian varieties are both are sublime. We also had the chicken with green sauce and we were so surprised by how simple and delicious the dish was. I only wish the simple pan con tomate was a staple ... alas. Cocktails are lovely as is the chocolate cake. The atmosphere is lively and fun - 10/10 would recommend! read more

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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My friend hosted an event here in the private indoor and outdoor space. The space was very classy and aesthetic, perfect for her event. The hors d'oeuvre and main dishes were delicious. Paella was excellent. A great space to host a special event or dine in. I would definitely come back for a date night or drinks with friends. read more

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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Noise. A lot of noise. From around 7:30 p.m., the music gets much louder. After that, people have to shout instead of talk. I'm concerned that being exposed to this level of noise every day could cause permanent hearing damage to the restaurant staff. The restaurant is very popular. Food: 3.5-4/5 Atmosphere (when it's quiet): 5/5 Atmosphere (when it's noisy): 1/5 Service: 3.5-4/5 Bartenders: 5+/5 The bartenders are experienced, and it really shows. The turnover of the waitstaff is much too high, including shift managers. Overall: Even people who enjoy loud music come to Barcelona to eat and have a conversation. Nightclub-level volume does not serve the dining experience. Sitting outside is great. read more

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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Fantastic food and a nice selection of tapas. The olive oil cake is really really good. Service is great and so is the ambiance. Everytime I come her I feel like I am in Spain. I definitely recommend! read more

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Delicious tapas, but unpredictable order of when they bring the dishes out. Also, the wait to sit can be awhile, even with a reservation, so don't have any strict plans for after 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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I've been to Barcelona Wine Bar a few times, both to the Brookline and the Cambridge locations, usually for dinner. This time I met a friend at the Brookline location for brunch. It was much easier to find parking at lunchtime. We ordered the Patatas Bravas, Spicy Eggplant, and Seafood Paella. It was all good. We ended up sitting outside since it was such a nice day. About 30 minutes into our meal, the sun started to shine on us, and the waiter very kindly moved us to a shadier spot. This was much appreciated. read more

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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Always a great vibe for the whole group at Barcelona! Food is yummy and the sangrias are to die for.

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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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

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

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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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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The wine options are extensive, and the waiters are very knowledgeable! The wine bar paired with the tapas is a fantastic idea! Gets super loud and fun at night definitely worth going for a fun night! Definitely recommend a charcuterie board! read more

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

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