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    Barraca

    3.4 (105 reviews)
    PriceyMediterranean

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    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    The smoked salmon. The only good thing we had.
    Hossein E.

    This place was basically a horrible experience. The service was very unfriendly from the beginning. We ordered the smoked salmon tapas which was actually the one good thing we eat. We went here because this place was supposed to be known for Paella in Spain given that it is in Barcaloneta near the beach. We were wrong the Paella was somehow burnt but also undercooked. We ordered the Mixto Paella which was a mix of seafood and other meats but truly it was just bad. The top was burnt but the rice itself was very watery. I would not recommend coming here if you can find somewhere else. The Paella is bad I have had better in Miami. Disappointing that a restaurant in Barcelona can't make a national dish well at all and that to top it all off they are very rude to customers and it's overpriced. Avoid it if you can.

    Natalie W.

    For some reason I was expecting a traditional looking somewhat touristy seafront spot that we would have trouble getting a spot at on a Saturday lunchtime. Instead the beautiful modern restaurant on the first floor looks out through large windows onto the sea and the crowd was heavily Spanish-speaking. Service started off slow with the drink order but then was very prompt for the rest of the meal. We had exceptional pan con tomate to start and then the seafood paella. The flavours had really seeped beautifully into the rice, I think helped by the shallow depth of rice in the pan. To my uneducated paella palate this seemed pretty good and ours was thankfully not too salty as others have experienced. Overall if you would like a delicious rice dish (albeit not paella per se) I would suggest you check out nearby El Xiringo, but I certainly would recommend this as a nice, elegant place to eat good paella, and it's good for large groups.

    Paella !
    Sara B.

    Because eating Paella on the beach is a Barcelona must-do, it was a no brainer to visit Barraca during my recent trip. Throw in a recommendation from Barcelona community manager Sharon A and I was really sold. What I love most about Barraca is the restaurant's open air feel. The second floor dining area has a massive wall of large windows that overlook the water which practically made me feel like I was eating my meal in the ocean. To start off the meal we ordered a bottle of white wine and were served a bowl of olives. If only complimentary olives could be served at the start of all my meals...sigh. For our meal we ordered the appetizer on special, fresh shrimp in garlic sauce, and a mixed seafood and meat paella for two. The shrimp in garlic sauce had phenomenal flavor. It was definitely very garlicky and strong, but too much garlic is never a bad thing in my book. I didn't love that the shrimp was peel and eat (guess I'm just lazy) but overall this was still a great appetizer choice. The paella for two was absolutely massive and came filled to the brim with mussels, squid, chicken, sausage, and artichokes and was very flavorful and well seasoned. The reason I'll knock off a star is because of the service, which was lacking. They literally forgot to bring us our paella. We began to notice that other tables around us who had sat down long after us were eating their paella...and when we asked the waitress we discovered that they had left ours sitting out, and essentially just forgot to bring it to us. Because of that, the paella was a bit burnt and dried out. And for 28 euro per person, that is really frustrating. Can you find better service and quality paella in Barcelona? Probably. But, fantastic Mediterranean views and a great vibe certainly make Barraca worth the trip during your next visit to Barcelona.

    Seafood Paella
    Nick P.

    Barraca is an elegant Spanish restaurant, primely located on the beachfront of Barceloneta and offering outside seating to enjoy the views. Interestingly, I had booked a reservation here weeks in advance and two of my tour guides during the trip also suggested it. Food: We started with padron peppers and a green salad, then wrapped up splitting the seafood paella. The peppers are a must try: perfectly cooked and generously seasoned with kosher salt. The green salad could have used some work... one of the large tomato wedges was green & unripe. Paella was spot on. That's what this spot is known for and it's definitely worth grabbing a platter. It requires at least 2 people (charged pp) and they have multiple flavors (seafood, black ink, vegetable, etc). A big miss here was service. Lack of attention to our table as we were sitting outside and had to wait around 15 minutes for our bill... until we finally just approached them for it. For the cost, I would expect much better service.

    Alejandra C.

    This place is amazing! great atmosphere next to the ocean. And the Paella is incredible, they also have great wines.

    Katlyn B.

    Top tier paella here!! Would recommend stopping by if you're in Barcelona only for a day!! It's a great place for lunch just by the water to relax and enjoy some good food :)

    Souvenir foto at Barraca!
    celia s.

    By far one of the best Paellas in Barcelona. Great friendly staff, magnificent view of the beach in Paseo Maritimo. 2 Michelin Stars Chef. We ate so much and it was all so good. They start you with house olives and pickled garlic n tiny onions. We started with Bomba Barracca, delicious fried croquettes, fried Squid with tartar sauce, steam mussels in Lemongrass and Szechuan sauce, delicious. Another bowl of steamed clams, mussels and more in a delicious broth. Cod fritters, oh so good, and I do not like cod! Burrata salad with arugula, tomatoes and herbs; balsamic vinegar and delicious Artequina Olive Oil. The piece de resistance ; the Paellas, we shared two different ones. Both equally delicious. Desert Crema Catalana , I did not like it, and pears with delicious ice cream. What a great meal. Try to go, you will not regret it. Bon appetit. May be a bit pricey but oh so well worth it.

    Seafood paella for lunch.
    Rebecca T.

    Went to Barraca back in February, after hearing that it has one of the best paellas in Barcelona. I walked over to the restaurant (excellent location right beside the beach), and found out that it didn't open for lunch until 13h00 (I had arrived around noon)! That said, I wandered the beach until opening time. Ordered a seafood paella, along with vermouth. Vermouth was sweet and strong, which I enjoyed. Paella came in a skillet- a bit burnt, but not completely charcoal black. Still, presentation wasn't ideal. The dish was quite salty, but it went well with all of the rice and generous amounts of seafood- much appreciated! Not the cheapest establishment, and the paella was a bit too salty for my taste, but service was good and the location by the sea can't be beat! Give Barraca a try (or rather, a taste)!

    Abul R.

    Went on a friend's recommendation who is a local and knows the people there, so service was superb. Food was excellent and it turned out to be a perfect rainy Sunday slowly eating away at Paella. Word of advice to Americans, it's not the stuff you get in NYC (Valencia?) - it's a bit darker and the rice itselfs tastes more seafood-y briney. But tasty experience for sure.

    Calamari, bravas and bread
    Rolly S.

    Probably would never come back here again. Paella was extremely salty, original waiter was rude and the staff is not welcoming. The calamari and bread tasted great along with the bravas. There is a good view if you sit up top so that might be a reason to get you to come but I wouldn't go out of the way to come here when there is much much better in Barcelona.

    noodle paella (rossejat, a catalan dish)
    Seanna V.

    If you're looking for paella, then you should definitely come here. They start you with pan con tomato and olives, as is traditional in Barcelona, and then you proceed to get these huge hot plates of paella. We also ordered the patatas bravas and the croquettas (which were great) but with a large group two plates was more than enough. Also the bread was amazing, with whole grains and tons of flavor, made in house. We ordered the seafood one (the traditional one without chicken) and that was very seafoody so if you don't like that briney taste I wouldn't get it, and wish it WAS balanced with some other meats and spices, personally, but it was good. And we also ordered the specialty paella with the noodles instead of the rice and this is what people might know more of what paella is like because it had more spices and other meats and tasted less seafoody. I liked the texture of the short noodles so if you wanna try something that you might not get outside of Spain try it while you're here. Service was great and around 7pm I guess it isn't dinner time in the area yet so it was quite empty, but it got busier as we left. It's located in a very nice area, where you can get a nice view of the ocean so you might want to try to come earlier.

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    Halide T.

    This was a recommendation that someone gave us for a good paella. We made online reservations just to make sure that we had a table. To our surprise, the place wasn't really packed. There were several tables around but it was fairly quiet. Considering the place wasn't packed, we hoped the service would have been a bit more attentive. Table service was slow but at least, the staff was friendly. We came here for paella and since it would take some time to cook, we ordered mussels as an appetizer. Definitely a good choice. However, paella was not even close to being the star of our meal. We had ordered a seafood paella and the seafood was dry, overcooked. The rice did not have that nice charred texture on the bottom that I was hoping for. Considering they are known for their paellas, we were truly disappointed. I really hope this is not how their paella normally is!

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    Wonderful cava sangria and clean bathrooms. The waiter, pasha was kind and attentive at 2:30 on a Wednesday

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    Pretty sure it was an authentic paella. A little pricey but great views. Servers were nice and attentive.

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    La Taverneta - Anchovies in vinegar

    La Taverneta

    4.8(38 reviews)
    1.7 kmBarri Gòtic
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    10/31 How was…read moreHalloween in Barcelona? It is the night where everything is seemingly youthful, everyone in costume, and the surroundings mysterious. Nestled in an unassuming network of cobble stone lined alley ways are hidden gems worth discovering. We came looking for tapas, paella, sangria; and we found just that. Location: Plaza de España is within a 5 min walk, blocks away from shopping, and 30 minutes from the airport by way of shuttle. Used Google Maps with several sharp turns to find this local favorite. Service: the owner employs his pet Pomeranian, that follows the wait staff unconditionally. This is a no frills restaurant; grab a seat anywhere you like, and order off the menu. What we ate: Table service - pitted olives; briny and herbaceous. So delicious as an appetizer. Crisp Potatoes - served with aioli and red pepper sauce; so simple yet so comforting. Fried Calamari - can't go wrong with crispy calamari. Pork & Mushroom Paella - I know we're used to seeing seafood, but pork and mushroom with crispy rice is different, bold, and worth each bite. Sangria Blanco - I won't lie, it was heaven with the first sip, and it left me wanting more. Unlike its red cousin; white sangria is lighter and more fruit forward. So refreshing! After 18 hours of transiting; this was a delectable experience.

    An eclectic lunch stop for the adventurous. Beer and house sangria were paired with our amazing…read morefresh salad and authentically tasty seafood paella. We were treated like locals with a warm welcome. Tables outside on the patio as well as cozy indoor seating. The house made lemon cello was a finishing treat.

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    Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar - charcuterie board

    Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar

    4.9(38 reviews)
    1.1 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

    This place had wonderful service and a cool atmosphere. Plenty of tapas options and we tried a…read morebunch.

    Ziryab fell onto my radar as a popular tapas spot in Barcelona. I didn't make that many dining…read moreplans in advance before visiting the city, I just knew I wanted tapas. Ziryab seemed to fit the bill, so we made plans to stop here during our first night in the city. Ziryab is located close to the Gothic Quarter, on side street. It's kind of inconspicuous from the outside, but the interior gives way to a really welcoming space. The restaurant is separated into two main areas, with an earth-tone color scheme that has a rustic, almost cave-like aesthetic. The high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows keep the dining room open and spacious. The tapas menu had a good selection, and we decided on several items: pan con tomate, sweet potato rolls, chicken cannelloni, bacon-wrapped figs, croquettes, falafel, and a charcuterie board. All the tapas were great - my favorites were the chicken cannelloni, pan con tomate, and the charcuterie board. The cannelloni especially was a standout - definitely a unique dish, and the chicken was super flavorful. We opted for dessert, and got the feta whip cheesecake - this was great as well. The combination of tang and sweet was a good finisher to our meal. Service was great - everyone was friendly and our dishes were served at a good pace. Overall, I'm glad I tried out Ziryab - the tapas were delicious and atypical of ones you find elsewhere in Barcelona. I would have no qualms returning here for another meal.

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    Cachitos

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    3.9(125 reviews)
    2.5 kmL'Eixample
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    4 of us came in on a whim. The restaurant is super cute and the ambience was drawing us in. Started…read morewith cocktails, we had a pornstar martini, sangria, Paloma, and a strawberry mojito. We ordered the zucchini noodles with prawns and cuddlefish, zucchini flower stuffed with burrata, goat cheese and honey toast. Everything was good. We also had the black paella with prawns aioli. The charge for paella is per person but we asked for a portion for 2. Service was nice and friendly. Our server kept us clean and was able to help with off menu drinks. He checked on us multiple times and made sure we were enjoying.

    Popped in while walking around the Plaça Catalunya. We sat outside on the terrace, which was…read moreactually in the middle of the roadway with traffic on either side... It was cool. The service was very attentive, and our waiter, a fellow Ecuadorian...was very professional and friendly. We ordered staple tapas and dessert, and the food was very delicious. I had no idea how huge and elegant the restaurant was until I went inside to use the bathroom before leaving. We were there just after 7 pm so it wasn't as busy as I imagine it will get later, because in Barcelona, people don't have dinner until 9 or 10 PM. We ordered fresh salmon with dill, coroquetas de jamón iberico, a cod fritter, and chicken cannelloni with foie gras and black truffle sauce. We also ordered the pan with tomate, of course to soak up the truffle sauce. The cannelloni was amazing! I mean it melted in your mouth amazing!! After our snacks... We ordered dessert. We ordered their homemade Belgian chocolate ice cream, which is hands-down, the best chocolate ice cream I've ever eaten. And we also ordered their version of a crème brûlée called crema Catalonya! Both desserts were amazing, however, I highly recommend the Belgian chocolate ice cream. Overall, the experience was amazing and I hope to pop in again before we leave. Enjoy!

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    Mazah - Mixed grill

    Mazah

    4.1(13 reviews)
    2.3 kmL'Eixample

    Our first dinner in Barcelona- had walked to the gothic quarter- walked past it and decided to go…read morein. We were not disappointed. Cute place, nicely decorated- has great seating places to hang out. Staff welcoming and efficient. Food was great- needed a healthy meal- and we got it. We got the fattoush salad: was refreshing Mixed grill- had a kebab, grilled chicken, grilled beef (or lamb maybe- whatever it was, was good), and a lamb chop. Served on the classic thin bread with a side of grilled potato, onion, pepper! It was everything I needed it to be- all the meat was tender, flavorful and moist. Was also the perfect amount for 2- and we finished everything!

    We were seeking a non Spanish restaurant in Barcelona and we decided to try Mezah after I stumbled…read moreupon the reviews in Yelp. Both my son and I are very picky about Lebanese food having been spoiled by the excellent Lebanese in our home town Los Angeles, so we ordered with trepidation. The very first must-try dish immediately set our minds at ease: please, do yourselves a favor and order their Fatoush salad. It's done so right, juicy tangy, bursting with flavors and the pita in the salad is made into a curly flower and gives a delicious crunch. We liked the dish of garbanzo and yogurt a bit less, as it was quite heavy and lacked flavor. My son was very pleased with shish tavouk with chicken, and I loved my halloumi dish. The service was slow (as everywhere in Barcelona) but it was efficient, and our Egyptian waiter had good recommendations for everything. He was funny and personable.

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    Fattoush salad - the bread crispies were yummy!

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