Loved this local tapas bar away from the major tourist district. Food was delicious with tapas,…read moreservice was excellent, and vibe was authentic.

This place was phenomenal, authentic and delicious…read more We ordered several tapas and two ''main courses' which we shared amongst four of us. Service was great as well. Seating was comfortable, so parties of probably up to 6 can make this place work.

I think Orvay was one of my favorite food stops in Barcelona? I loved it! The ambiance is chic,…read moremodern, cute. The service was great. Our food was delicious! Our drinks were refreshing and had great flavor. I really have no complaints, I've told others who have been to Barcelona since I was there to stop here.

Fortunate to get a reservation at 6:30 On a Saturday night…read more Two seats at the bar, but it was close to the Bartender and we got a good show throughout our meal. A small place, furnished like a diner with a small bar at the entrance that seats 8 people. The bartender fixed was a pitcher of sangria de cava, a welcome difference from our usual white wine. It was delicious. I ordered the rigatoni 3 carnes, my date, the presa Iberia. We were served quickly and the food was excellent. It's very close to the Picasso and the Momo museums. A great place for a meal and if you're lucky get to talk to the bartender

The night before we went to a much hyped restaurant just a block away with disappointing results…read more In contrast, this place served good Spanish food with a great service in a nice outdoor space. We ordered 6 dishes and everything was tasty. The potatoes, octopus, squid and cold meat were great. Fried artichokes were good too.

Talk about delicious! This was my first meal during my trip to Barcelona and it did not disappoint…read more Wine and tapas, Bae! Because you know you gotta get some of that when you're in Spain. I'm here to tell you that the tapas were tapa-ing hardcore. They were simply scrumptious! Saw this place during my walk down Rambla de Catalunya. It's perfectly tucked right in the heart of the busy street, and they have a lovely patio area that's right in the thick of it all. Unfortunately, the patio was full and busy, so I opted for a table inside. Definitely wasn't a bad choice. Their interior is so cute and cozy! The Spanish bodega vibes were swarming all over the place. I just loved it. I've learned that the service element in Spain is generally very different from the US. In saying this; don't expect to be wowed by the service here. But the tapas are truly scrumptious! I enjoyed the followed tapas: Grilled prawns - Geeeezuuus! These were mouthwatering! I grew up eating prawns without the heads and skins on, but now I understand why they keep them on here. The prawn heads preserve all of the juiciness and flavors. These were cooked and seasoned perfectly and I could not get enough. Fried potatoes - Amazing! I've had these at Spanish restaurants in the US, but there really IS a difference in the way that they're prepared here. The crispiness is just delightful, but it's the sauces that really did it for me. Not sure what kind of sauces were used (one red and one white) but they added a beautiful taste to these already yummy potatoes. Meat croquettes - Scrumptious! These croquettes have a mix of minced meats inside that are so tender and flavorful. And the breading is absolutely perfect. They paired perfectly with my wine too. Speaking of wine; the Spanish red wine that I had was dynamite! Can't comment on the specific varietal but it was so smooth and silky. I meeeaan... dinner was delicious!!! They set the bar pretty high for the restaurants that followed. Although the service wasn't the best, the wine and tapas most certainly impressed. I'd come back for more of those tasty tapas any day.

Close to Sagreda Familia. They have a small outdoor eating area on the street as well as a really…read morebig indoor dining area. I love the design inside. Feels homey. I love the pig legs hung up on the walls. No smoking inside so thats a nice change of pace, unlike the streets. Customer service is definitely not up to par as in the US. But thats ok. Were in Baecelona. They are quick to get your order. Paella takes 30 min to come out which they tell you. They spend the majority of the other time running around busy, which means they basically leave you alone borderline ignore you. We had to flag them down multiple times to put in more drink orders. But I guess I didnt come here for service. They also kept bringing the wrong tables food to our table at the beginning, which was kinda annoying. But food and drinks do come out quickly, and I appreciate them telling me that paellas takes about 30 min to come out. But the food was amazing. And the drinks were the best drinks we've had on vacation these past 3 weeks in over 3 countries and 5 cities, which is saying a lot. Enough to overcome the service issues. We had the following amazing dishes: 1. Paella de marisco- like any other paella places, its for 2 people, and the price is x2. Its a really large dish. Comes served in cast iron. It smells amazing and tastes even more amazing!! Good amount of seafood. Rice is cooked well. I love the sauce its in. And the cast iron really crisps up the bottom of the rice really well. And who doesnt love crunchy rice, it really gives it a nice texture and adds a different dimension and flavor. 2. Grilled squid- whole baby squids grilled. Not burnt. Cooked well, not chewy. I love the pesto sauce its in. And the lemon you squeeze over it just puts it over the top. Very well done. Great appetizer. Came out super quick. 3. Fried potatoes in garlic aioli. The potatoes were cooked well. I didnt care for the aioli sauce. I much prefer the bravas sauce instead. But also a good appetizer that came out quickly. The drinks were so good. We ordered 4 different drinks. At first I was just glad they had cocktails on the menu as suppose to just wines or sangria or beer. They have 4 different cocktails. We tried 3 of them and they were just so good!! Truly amazing. Perfect balance of sweetness and alcohol. 1. Sex on the beach- looks pretty. Tastes amazing. Super refreshing. Sweet but in a good way. A must order. 2. Tinto de verano- really good sangria mixed with lemon soda. It was very smooth. Tasted great. I really enjoyed it. It was such a nice mouth feel. Really refreshing and light. 3. Mojito- this one was good too. What a mojito should taste like. Not alcohol forward. And way at the bottom, little sugar crystals. It was very good. And cold!! 4. Sangria- didnt care too much for this one. It was ok. Had better. Overall the food was amazing. They didnt offer us any desserts. Which I'm sad about because I wpulsbe ordered some. We had some left overs which was good for a late night meal. All that we ordered came out to 80 something euros which I dont think is bad at all!! Really enjoyed the food, and for the drinks alone, I would come back!!

Our group was craving paella and this was an experience. It's in a beautiful area near the W hotel…read more It is a very large venue that can accommodate large groups, and a reservation is highly recommended. They have an open concept kitchen where you can watch them make the paella and there's a stool to take pictures. Our group got the 4 course meal and everything was fantastic, but I absolutely loved the crudo. I would have to say that my favorite paella was the noodle dish because of the texture and how much it soaked up the flavors. Would highly recommend a visit here for an upscale paella experience.

Tapas were excellent. The eggplant with honey was delicious. The service friendliness can vary,…read moreeven when speaking Spanish.

Great tapas. Our favorites were the mushrooms in wasabi sauce and the Russian salad. We had better…read moretapas down the street at Bodega La Puntual, but these were still good.

Food 10/10 Literally stumbled across this place when we…read morefirst arrived in Barcelona and were starving from having not eaten for almost 24 hours. Everywhere we went needed reservation, but thank god this place had some space. Felt like a local spot, since everyone around us was speaking Spanish. We ordered the octopus, patatas bravas, pan tomate, and croquettes. I am someone that dislikes potatoes, but wow these potatoes really blew me away. Perfectly sliced and fried, the sauce was also impeccable. The octopus was also very tender and paired very well with the sauce. Everything tasted fresh and crisp, such a great find. Slightly pricier than I expected restaurants to be around the area, but definitely a trendy and worthy spot. Bottled water was also like $1, which was amazing. Atmosphere 10/10 Quite loud, a lot of conversations going on inside, but I enjoyed this vibe. Very lively and young crowd, we fit right in. Great interior decor, a lot of marble and brass details. Service 8/10 They were friendly and happily entertained our attempts at speaking Spanish, a good time.

Food was very very good. Service was excellent and great ambiance for a great lunch break. Local…read morefeel and local food. Was so so good. Not a tourist trap great local folks cooking great food

First day in Barcelona and decided to try Tabarlot based on Yelp reviews! The food was great, but…read morethe staff were amazing. At a table close to ours, a medical emergency occurred. The staff reacted professionally and calmly. What could have become a truly devastating evening for everyone was possibly quite literally saved by the staff intervening when they did. While the food is definitely worth the visit, we could not let this experience go by without mentioning it. We had mushrooms with Iberian ham sauce (so delicious), deep fried artichoke hearts, and croquettes as tapas. For mains, we had lamb ribs,langostini paella, lobster paella and grilled salmon. All were very tasty!

I came in for breakfast/brunch. It was packed when I arrived, but we luckily snagged high top…read moreseats. We ordered a basic eggs Benedict with bacon with coffee con leche. The food was really good and the coffee was even better. Service was quick and the prices were very cheap for the quality of the food. I ended up returning once more during my trip in Barcelona.

While visiting Barcelona we were really trying to avoid the obvious tourist-trap restaurants with…read moregiant photos of the food outside. We wanted something that felt more local and authentic and this place delivered. We stumbled in looking for a light lunch and a glass of wine. There were locals dining in the front room, no gimmicky photos outside, and it immediately felt like a good choice. We grabbed one of the barrel tables, and our server Francisco asked if we trusted him. Of course we said yes - and I'm so glad we did. He brought us a white wine I had never heard of, and it was excellent. Then he brought us a cheese to try that I didn't think I was going to like, but it was great too. I completely forgot to take photos before we started eating, so all I have is the aftermath - which probably says everything. The chicken wings were incredible and surprisingly boneless, which made them easy to eat. The tuna tartare was excellent, and we also had the tomato bread and olives. Super casual, great service, and the best food we've had so far in Barcelona. Exactly the kind of place we were hoping to find. Highly recommend.

First experience with tapas in Barcelona and it did not disappoint. Not to be missed, their tuna…read moretartar and chicken macaroni. Service was fast and efficient. We sat in their courtyard patio that was really nice.