Blai 9

We ate dinner at Casa Lolea... great food served in the back room where the atmosphere allowed us…read moreto visit with other guests. Highly recommend..

We were really surprised how much Casa Lolea exceeded our initial expectations!…read more We each had a couple of their sangrias and these are an absolute must try when you are here! They prefect refreshing drink to end a day of soo much walking. Our table shared the truffle risotto, patatas bravas, mini beef burger and the carrot cake. The truffle risotto was excellent and worth every penny if you are a truffle fan. The potatoes here were some of my favorites in Barcelona! I would skip the burger and the carrot cake was perfection. Service is great, wait outside for a host to greet you. A wonderful spot for dinner and sangria!

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Coco Bread with Salmon (~€12)

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Patatas Bravas (~€7)

Cañete

4.6(582 reviews)

0.9 km•El Raval

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Have the best time at Cañete during our honeymoon! Husband emailed them to see if they would be…read moreable to accomodate us maybe a month or two prior to our visit and they were able to grant us a reservation. Thank goodness we had a reservation, otherwise the wait time for walk-ins was quoted to be 2-3 hours. We were seated at the counter, smack-dab in the middle of all the action. The drinks were just okay, but the tapas were great! We tried the anchovy dish, jamon, tomato toast, paella, padron peppers, spanish omelette, mussels, and finished with the crema catalana for dessert. All of the dishes were outstanding and they did not disappoint. Service was phenomenal and they were all very friendly and engaging with diners. They guided us on how many plates to order and stopped us from ordering too much, which I appreciate since we weren't sure how big each portion was. Would definitely come back if I had the chance!

Maybe (other than that great church) the only reason to come to Barcelona. It is a fallen city in…read moremany ways. Every year it's luster gets dulled. Imported problems linger. Be careful ladies! The street outside this resturant is not safe in my estimation. I mean my beautiful daughter did get chased by "a newer uninvited resident." Inside? The best resturant in the city. Maybe in all of Spain. I could make a case for it to be THE BEST RESTURANT ON EARTH. (Except that title goes to Commanders Palace in New Orleans or Caviar Kaspia in Paris.But maybe not.) Great service. Great food. Great feeling place. Drawbacks? The neighborhood. The entrance to get in is AWFUL. The place is always too crowded and it can get very loud. Yet I am giving it the maximum stars? "Why Mancow," you ask. Ready? I don't know! Its just THAT SPECIAL.

1.8 km•Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

Packed with locals - Faiyoh!! (Uncle Roger)

Lobster croquettes

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Lobster croquettes

Can Paixano

4.6(413 reviews)

So fun! Walked in just as they were opening so got a great spot. By the time we left it was very…read morebusy. Standing room only with a few high tops and counters. Locals and tourists alike. They have cava by the glass or bottle (inexpensive). If you do not read Spanish, review menu before you go (as evidenced by the fact that our burger had no toppings other than cheese). lol

- Still not really sure what was in my sandwich since everything was in Spanish and I didn't speak…read moreSpanish and they didn't speak English. But it was really delicious - Drinks were too affordable not to get - Standing only (and it was packed!) - Very rowdy and very crowded! You gotta just be assertive!

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Cava

La Plata

4.6(152 reviews)

1.5 km•Barri Gòtic

I absolutely love this place! This was our first real taste of Spain, and honestly, I left feeling…read moreso inspired! The menu is on the smaller side, but everything we tried was SO good. This is such a great spot for tapas, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The restaurant itself is small, clean, and has such a cozy, intimate vibe that makes the whole experience feel really special. I would 1,000% recommend this place, and I genuinely hope I get the chance to come back someday! Definitely a must-visit if you're looking for delicious tapas and an authentic feeling Spanish experience.

The simplest yet one of the top places I ate in Barcelona (thanks Anthony Bourdain). This place is…read morea whole in the wall serving up authentic local tapas. The menu is simple and you can pair the food w a beer or wine. We made it just before the crowd and quickly got a table. We had the pan con tomatoe and the sardines but the star of the show were the pescaditos. I could have eaten another plate of those delicious crispy fish. No sauce or season necessary. My only regret was not ordering the tomato salad. The lady next to us had that with her fish and it looked AMAZING. If you're in the area this is a must do!

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El Macareno

4.8(20 reviews)

1.3 km•El 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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Restaurant La Tasqueta de Blai

4.5(258 reviews)

0.1 km•El Poble-sec

A quaint little spot that's not too far away from Avenue Parallel. We were looking for a quick…read morebrunch grab and go so Las Tasqueta de Blai was the most convenient choice. It was walking distance from the hotel and on the way into the main touristy districts in Barcelona. Took a few pictures, but I don't believe it is a fair representation of the goodness and the restaurant's featured tasty and very edible tidbits. You got to stop by the place if one is in town.

Ventured to Poble Sec our last night and Barcelona and immensely enjoyed our dinner here…read more Walk up to the windows, pick what you want. Go back to your table and pay after. We did have to wait a but but there's a decent amount of tables. I recommend you do ask the back to heat up your items after you pick them. Some just needed that reheat to taste better. The pork belly bun was chefs kiss. Eating here was also exponentially make affordable than other parts of Barcelona. Wished we ventured here sooner!

Pinchos at La Tasqueta de Blai

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Pinchos at La Tasqueta de Blai

Guell

4.5(156 reviews)

0.9 km•El Raval

Absolutely delicious and wonderful service! We were looking for some delicious tapas and paella and…read morethis place went above and beyond! The seafood paella was delicious and I highly recommend the beef pieces and the potatoes with the spicy red sauce. Everything was so good!

good food experience. You can never go wrong with Patato brava. We also had other dishes Mushrooms,…read moretortilla, salmon

1.9 km•Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

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Paella de Mariscos

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Arugula salad and goat cheese eggplant

Tapeo

5.0(28 reviews)

Second trip back to Barcelona. Had to make the right restaurant choices for my favorite tapas…read moredishes. I was definitely right on the mark as all restaurants I've walked by before dinner wasn't as crowded as this. And this place had a line out the door. Pan con tomate (toasted bread with tomato spread) was done sooo right here because they used crisp brioche bread and the tomato spread had a nice balanced ratio of olive oil blended into it. The patatas bravas (brave potatoes) took me back to the first time I had this in 2018. Such good crisp skin, soft fluffiness and that aioli mayo signature sauce on top - I swear I feel they make their own sauce for this dish. Grilled octopus here is special as instead of a tentacle - you get a fatty piece with multiple cuts of the octopus. Even better just as you would get multiple pieces of fatty toro in an omakase. I just loved the ease of dining in Barcelona where you share small intricate flavored plates with a glass of wine to balance these dishes. It was a nice long but roomier restaurant in the back. Very deceptive to the eyes but in a good way. You get to see the chefs cook near you that makes you appreciate the work of art put into the food. And can't forget the oxtail dish that's uniquely in the form of a patty and broken up into shredded meats. Fabulous to everything.

Name changed but food did not…read more Now called Sabor de Barrio Not to miss. Meatballs & Terrine with lamb Are so delicious

Tapeo, busy and friendly vibe

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Ice cream sandwich

Telefèric

4.2(216 reviews)

1.9 km•L'Eixample

For our last meal in Barcelona, I wanted to have one more dish of paella, but my friends were eager…read moreto broaden their horizons, so we picked a place where everyone could be satisfied. I chose the paella negro (seafood and rice, blackened with squid ink). It was visually beautiful and so, so tasty. Everyone loved their meal, and the servers were attentive and friendly (and very welcoming of the silly Americans who were eating supper at 6pm).

They don't have the spicy sangria like the Teleferic's in California. But we had excellent drinks…read moreand a few shareable items that were delicious.

1.7 km•Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

Octopus

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Sangria & jack and coke

Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar

4.9(40 reviews)

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.

First of all, the place is kind of hidden. The ambiance is fantastic. Exposed brick, old tavern…read morestyle. We walked in, without reservation, on a Saturday night. They were gracious and accommodated us. Our server was deaf/mute but was attentive and as long as we pointed to what we wanted in the menu - it was fine. Everything we ate was delicious I recommend this spot if you are in the gothic quarter. Make reservations just in case

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Pan con tomate

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Mark F.

12 years ago

Tenia curiosidad por ir..pues la verdad muy simple..los pintxos no los cambian..y siempre lo mismo...buenos estan

Patrícia B.

10 years ago

Very Nice food and good service. We'll recommend it to all our friends that visit Barcelona.

Emre B.

11 years ago

Tasty and cheap. Highly recommended.

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