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    Berbena

    4.6 (24 reviews)
    Closed 1:00 pm - 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Jerusalem Artichokes
    Leisha B.

    Amazing food & staff. Very helpful with menu suggestions, with guidance on taste preferences, portions and flavor combinations. Everything was delicious. I debated on sharing my dessert experience, because some might find it hard to believe. The frozen crème fraiche with olive oil and sea salt literally brought tears to my eyes. DON'T leave without having it!

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    Michelle T.

    I will be thinking about this dinner for a long time! On a recent trip to Barcelona, this was my favorite meal by far -- above and beyond some too-fancy two-Michelin-starred places. Everything about the experience at Berbena is warm and welcoming: from the handwritten reservation list and the invitation to choose your table, to the discussion with the staff to help select the perfect glass or bottle of wine. We loved the opportunity to sit and watch the team at one of two chef's counters, as they all clearly enjoyed their work and the pursuit of culinary delights for their guests. Dish after dish, we were blown away by the quality of the ingredients and the nuanced flavor and texture combinations. While many of the dishes cycle off the menu quickly due to seasonality, the crème fraiche ice cream is likely a staple -- get it, even if you're full to the gills.

    Carrissa T.

    10/10, no notes. Our experience tonight was unbelievable from start to finish. The ambiance, vibes, staff, and food were all top tier. Set the bar pretty high as our first dinner in Barcelona. If you can get a reservation, highly recommend scooping it up!

    Open kitchen - the chefs work so hard all night
    Edmond T.

    Berbena is a popular spot for modern Catalan cuisine in Barcelona, and it was one of the most enjoyable night out we had! There were only a handful of tables with less than 20 diners in total, a reservation in advance is required. We started our meal with hearty chunks of homemade sourdough bread smeared with smoked butter and side of pork neck. Amazing! Up next was a mix of small plates that changes seasonally: fried artichoke, the ox tail gyoza with broth was heavenly, as for the main dishes, we ordered the beef tongue and the pork belly with lemon to an omelette of wild mushrooms with chad and jus. Both rich, tender and full of flavors. The cheese selection is impressive, as is the selection of small-production wines from local vineyards. There was wine list, but Chef Carlos actually spoke to each table to understand their palate and preference to recommend the right bottle. We ended up taking a bottle to go to try after our dinner. Amazing experience! We love every moment of our night out with great cozy atmosphere, lovely food and genuine service.

    Dave G.

    This wasn't just the best meal I had in Barcelona, it's one of the best meals I've ever had. The chefs come out and speak to you at the tables so your servers are also the ones preparing the food. The menu was adventurous but familiar. The wine selection was incredible and the atmosphere was so cozy and elevated at the same time. I wish I could eat here every night.

    Maria R.

    This review is long overdue. We visited Barcelona in September of 2022. Berbena was a restaurant that I made reservations for months in advance, It's a very intimate restaurant, seating very few. The reviews were fantastic, and we were so excited to have the privilege to dine at Berbena. Chef Carles greeted us kindly upon entering his restaurant. From the moment we were seated until the moment we left, we enjoyed ourselves. The food was so delicious. The ingredients combined just made me want to shut my eyes and enjoy every bite. The service and staff made us feel like special guests. Spain was a trip of a lifetime, and Berbena will always be part of that magical experience.

    Fish of the day (sea bass) with a wonderful sauce

    One of our favorite restaurants during our trip to Barcelona. Reservations a must as only two sittings 715 and 945 pm on weekdays. Intimate, open kitchen restaurant. Waitstaff very helpful and friendly with good suggestions about options and quantity. Loved all our starters, main dishes, and desserts. Would love to visit again!

    Beef cheek
    Matt T.

    This is as much a labor of love that I've ever seen. They do it because food is their life, and it shows. We tried 8 or nine things, and it was all amazing. Trust their suggestions, on both food and wine. I will be back. For sure.

    The stage
    Mark R.

    Part of me doesn't want to let anybody else know about this awesome little place in the Gracia district of Barcelona. I don't want it to be harder to get into next time I'm there. But, Carlos (owner/chef) has too much of a good thing here not to recognize it on Yelp. We've dined here twice in the month of September (lucky enough to have 2 Barcelona work trips in the same month) and both times were amazing experiences. Our first visit was on a Monday night and we didn't have a reservation. Fortunately, Carlos made room for us at the counter between the tiny dining room and the even tinier kitchen area. It ended up being like a chef's table experience. We were able to watch the kitchen team (Carlos and 2 helpers) prep, cook and plate everything. The attention to detail was so impressive. Carlos's passion for food and cooking was evident in every move he made. He's an artist. Example. We started out telling Carlos we wanted a bottle of Rioja. He said he unfortunately didn't have any at the moment because he was waiting for "the perfect Rioja" that he'd recently tasted to be available. He recommended an alternative that was fantastic. He told us it was the first night in awhile that they were serving the famous Spanish tomato bread because the tomatoes were finally good enough for him to be comfortable serving. Most every other place we'd been had the bread--because they just used whatever tomatoes they could find. There are no English language menus, but Carlos happily walked through each item explaining what it was. It was like an artist describing each of his paintings. Each dish was creative and ultimately--delicious. Both times, we told him to just bring us the things he thought we would enjoy--so two personal Chef's menu opportunities. I won't go into detail about any specific dishes as he changes things depending on what ingredients he can get. Just know that everything we had on both visits was remarkable. Oh...if he has the lamb brain, get it. Amazing. Finally, Berbena is located in the Gracia district and is very close to some great local bars. Old Fashioned Gin & Tonic bar is one we fell in love with (will review separately). It's a 10 minute walk away. That whole part of town is an excellent place to eat and drink.

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    Great food! They care about your dining experience! We celebrated our anniversary and they made it special!

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    Amazing food and service for a very reasonable price - what a find. Reservations are difficult - so plan well I'm advance.

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    The best restaurant vibe: small and cozy, open kitchen, great energy, with sophisticated options focused on seasonal ingredients.

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    El Macareno - Bastoncitos de Pollo (homemade chicken nuggets with BB sauce)

    El Macareno

    4.8(20 reviews)
    1.7 kmEl Raval
    €€

    Food was fantastic, drinks were strong, service was great, ambience isn't the best but it's lively…read moreand a fun vibe with friends or even a date!

    We were lucky to find this place which was a few minutes from our hotel. On the website, it said…read more"online reservation made before 8 pm gets 30% off." So we went! We were led to the dining room upstairs. The menu has English descriptions beneath each dish. We ordered 10 dishes: Pan Con Tomate (bread with tomato and tomato sauce), Patatas Bravas (Spanish potatoes; not greasy, very tasty), Albondigas de la Yaya (meatballs with tomato sauce; very tender meat), Calamares a la Andaluza (fried squid; nicely cooked and not rubbery, like them alot), Bastoncitos de Pollo (homemade chicken nuggets with BB sauce; crispy and tender, tasty BB sauce), Empanada Compesina (not too crazy about this one), Empanada Picante (spicy meat; it is okay), Spaghetti Carbonara (very soft, lots of sauce; nice dish), Yakimeshi (rice with squid and shrimp; my favorite!), and Macareno (hamburger, doble cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon, and fried egg; very juicy, mouth watering and very American hamburger!) Water is a very pricey item in Europe. We ordered three bottles of water at 2.30 EUR or 2.60 USD each. We did get 30% off our bill! The server was friendly, patient, polite, and very warm. The dishes were reasonably priced. We had a wonderful dining experience at this place. Highly recommended if you visit the area.

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