Enter this place and immediately be floored by the beauty of it all! Wow. The restaurant is stunning, from the dining room, to literally the bathroom. No detail left behind. The food is inventive and a nice elevation on many types of tapas. The steak tartar was filled with flavor. Seafood pasta with cream sauce was rich and lots of fresh shellfish. The vibe is just beautiful and inviting. Excellent service! Not to be missed visit. read more

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Fine dining in Spain. Good food with an extensive menu of options. Everything was prepared and seasoned well. Darker interior, a bit too loud, but nice ambiance overall with lots of separate seating areas. A few waiters that can speak English, but most are Spanish-speaking only so hopefully you know enough to get by. You'll find English food and wine menus at the back. There's a bar upstairs and a fancy bathroom downstairs. All in all, worth checking out if you're looking for something fancier. Multiple times throughout the evening you can hear plates and cups come crashing down so maybe some of the walkways and steps inside are too narrow for their own good. read more

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I came here with friends while we were in Spain. Supposedly it was highly recommended and good place to eat it! No thanks' it was so expensive and food was mediocre and not filling. Water was 7 euros! Why! I had the duck and it was okay' I wouldn't go again and wouldn't recommend it either! read more

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The restaurant is located in a cute alley street and the inside looks beautiful with all the glass (in both the flat window kind and the glass bottle kind). After I got seated, I immediately noticed that the restaurant guests were predominately English speaking, so I was suspicious that this place may be a tourist trap. The seafood here is pretty good, but *very* expensive for what you get (1 star off). For example, each raw oyster was 6 euros and each bottle of mineral water was 8 euros. The raw oyster was not bad, but definitely not worth 6 euros. With the water, well, it was just water. The two items that I liked the most were the red salmon tartar taco (like a sushi taco with a seaweed tortilla) and the scallop with garlic butter and parsley (served in a beautiful shell). I would eat those over and over again. I also appreciated the novelty of the octopus with pork cheek and potato foam, but ultimately thought it was a little too heavy so did not end up finishing it. At the conclusion of the meal, when I received the check, I was asked to tip 10%, 15%, or 20%. A local friend of mine told me that it is not customary to tip in Barcelona, but a really good service deserves maybe 5%, at most 10% by local standards. There was no option to not tip. I tipped 10% because the service was attentive. It seems like Boca Grande is taking advantage of ignorant tourists to get that extra tip (1 star off). I ended up spending 90 euros for a few bites of food. Because the restaurant was full of English speakers and the prices are exorbitant for what you gret, I think this is a tourist trap. I have had many other great restaurants in Barcelona that did not cost that much. read more

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Food was delicious ambiance was and service was all right. But the front lady was amazing

Boca Grande in Barcelona is a must. The experience begins from the moment you step in. The restaurant is decorated so nicely (and the bathroom is awesome). We started with a dozen oysters and giant, fresh crab legs. They cut and prepare the crab for you making it easy to enjoy the delicious crab meat with the accompanying dipping sauces. We also threw in an order of the pan con tomate "tomato bread", so good! Another standout on the menu was the whole fish (sea bass) baked in salt. The hardened salt crust was broken open table-side, revealing a beautifully moist and delicately flavored fish. The hint of saltiness coupled with the natural sweetness of the fish makes for the most delicious flavor. It is served with vegetables and baked potatoes. The dessert selections change often and we got a few to share between us all. They were all 3 different and delicious in their own way. My favorite was the lychee dessert (it was also the prettiest). Service was another high point of the visit. The staff at Boca Grande were friendly and attentive, adding to the overall enjoyment of the meal. Their knowledge and enthusiasm for the dishes they served were evident and added an extra layer of appreciation to each course. This is a popular spot for dinner so make sure to make a reservation. Lunch also tends to book up so it's best to have a reservation. read more

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Our experience was exactly what others have said. Mediocre food, the wait staff seemed very stressed, and it was very loud. The best thing here are the restrooms. read more

Very solid dinner option by Passeig Gracia with friendly staff and all the classics like paella, lobster arroz caldosa, and patatas bravas. The seafood paella was quite solid but they place the dish for you so you don't have the opportunity to scrape the pan for the crispy bits at the bottom. Be sure to try the truffled eggs over fries and burrata to start. I was very pleasantly surprised by how fresh and creamy the burrata was. Prices are slightly higher but they are open on holidays and have a wide range of options including freshly grilled langoustine and king crab. Worth a visit. read more

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Mi visita a Boca Grande en nuestra última noche en Barcelona dejó mucho que desear. Habíamos oído maravillas sobre este restaurante y estábamos emocionados de terminar nuestro viaje con una cena especial. La primera impresión fue positiva, ya que quedamos impresionados por la hermosa decoración del lugar. Comenzamos la noche pidiendo cócteles, que estaban bien preparados y sabrosos. También probamos la ensalada verde, que estuvo muy fresca. Sin embargo, nuestra experiencia tomó un giro inesperado cuando decidimos compartir una paella. Mientras disfrutábamos de la paella, mi mama tuvo un susto al pensar que había visto una cucaracha. Estas criaturas se mueven rápidamente y no estaba segura de lo que había visto. Decidimos llamar a nuestra camarera y, a través de ella, notificamos al "encargado del lugar" llamado Paul, según lo que nos dijeron. Lamentablemente, la respuesta de Paul fue decepcionante. A pesar de nuestras preocupaciones, parecía no prestar atención a nuestra queja. Esperamos unos minutos sin que nadie se acercara a abordar el problema y volvió la cucaracha la cual me dio chance de filmar . Finalmente, decidimos hablar directamente con el Sr. Paul, quien nos pidió en varias ocasiones que esperáramos un momento sin prestar atención a nuestras inquietudes. En un momento, nos entregó la factura con un descuento parcial, una respuesta que no esperábamos de un buen encargado de restaurante. Después de una experiencia tan desagradable con la actitud de Paul, decidimos buscar al propietario del restaurante, pero lamentablemente no estaba disponible. Fue solo cuando hablamos con otro mesonero, cuyo nombre lamentablemente no recuerdo, que finalmente sentimos que nuestras preocupaciones estaban siendo tomadas en serio. Nos pidió disculpas y expresó su comprensión. Recibimos diversas excusas sobre la presencia ocasional de cucarachas en el lugar, lo cual fue inquietante. En resumen, esta experiencia fue decepcionante y la actitud de Paul dejó mucho que desear. Definitivamente, no planeo volver a Boca Grande en el futuro. read more

I rarely give 5 stars, but if I could give a 6th star to Boca Grande I would. Incredible service from the very beginning, great ambiance inside and the food was incredible. We had the salt encrusted sea bass with the sea urchin for a starter. Both were very well prepared and fantastic. Definitely go here when you are in Barcelona. read more

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This restaurant was amazing in every way! The food, the atmosphere, the staff. My husband and I absolutely loved our experience at Boca Grande and would highly recommend. We also booked a slot for their bar upstairs which was one of the coolest vibes we experienced in Barcelona. Highly recommend and can't wait to revisit! read more

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Four of us were looking for a late meal and decided to stop here when walking by. It was 11:15 pm and kitchen is open til midnight. Hostess at desk said it was fine (plenty of time) but wow, the waitstaff seemed quite upset we were seated for dinner. Tried rushing us and told us the items we ordered (burger and paella) were going to take a while. We stuck with our order. Other reviews talk about big portions. Well, I'm unsure what their definition of "big" is but the portions were certainly not that. Teriyaki salmon was tasty but very skimpy. Buratta salad had very nice amount of tasty cheese but the arugula was barely a handful and there were perhaps 5 cherry tomatoes cut in half. The worst of it wasn't the size but the overly acidic dressing. The lemon pie desert was lovely. Overall, food is average at best but quality to price and portion size is poor. Far better restaurants to choose from in the area where they actually make you feel welcome. Two stars largely for the attractive restaurant. read more

We are tourist and felt we were ignored and taken advantage of. We should have listened to our hotel concierge's recommendation. Instead we were struck by the beauty of BG while walking by and it was crowded One Star for this beautiful restaurant and that's it They made it like they were doing us a favor when accommodating our table. But it was early before the crowds came in I cannot figure out why???? The waiting help were so nice but our waitress was horrendous. To say she is Rude is being polite !! Rush us and was dismissive and didn't explain anything. My husband had to send back the mussels cause they were fishy and we smelled it across the table. We live at the beach and eat mussels weekly and know they should not be like that. She came back and argued with him. My shrimp/pasta was oozing in butter and oil. Gross is being nice. Shrimp was skimpy and they thru the heads on the plate to make it look good Paella was salty and tasteless We don't mind paying at an pricy restaurant but the expense they charge for quality and service is absurd Do not get swept in my the beauty. Walk away!!! read more

Great atmosphere!! Hip and vibrant Food is excellent. Went here with my wife on our visit to Barcelona and we both loved it. Great tapas selection. read more

Total joke. Made reservations, arrived to a beautiful restaurant and that's the only positive I can say. If you enjoy eating overpriced mediocre food, and terrible service that's what you will get here. Food: Mediocre at best Prices: way too high for what you get Service: Awful Long story short, all was well until it wasn't. as things came out we were so optimistic and wanted to love it, but everything got more and more disappointing as the night went on. Then, someone asked for the air to be turned on as we were literally sweating at the table. They came to us and turned the air conditioner and music off then said they were closed. Made a reservation, spent $800+ for a group of 10, and they turned the air conditioner off, the music off, and s e r i o u s l y asked us to leave. We were stunned!!! Word to the wise: Avoid this place. Total jerks!!! read more

An outstanding experience . The seafood paella was outstanding as well as the steak cooked to perfection . There was a wine sommelier who served the wine, which was delicious. Everyone loved the cheesecake ( best we have ever had). Service was friendly for the most part, ambiance was upscale yet relaxed. Even if you don't need to, check out the bathroom, it's a phenomenon to experience! read more

My first foie gras experience and it was insanely good!! The fattiness just melts in your mouth but you still get that duck liver aftertaste. The ox steak paired with the foie was average wish it was a bigger portion for the price. It was also my first time having tomato bread. At first glance, I thought it'd be like pizza but the olive oil and tomato was refreshing. Egg flan was not my favorite a little too eggy and sweet for my liking. Like everyone said go check out the beautiful bathroom! read more

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Old cocktail bar/speakeasy meets nouveau hipster kitsch. And the trendiest bathroom you'll see in Barcelona... fresh seafood and great cocktails. Great friendly service (unlike many trendy spots). Host brought out their fish special on ice, for example. The atmosphere was very trendy but also without pretentiousness. I could hang here for hours. Lots of dark wood and leather, mirrors, bottles of liquor and wine encircling you, and bright windows and tile. The clientele are dressed well, whether casual or dressy. There was impressive chill edm and pop synth music in the background that someone made sense in this setting--good volume, much louder in the basement bathrooms which was appreciated to hide all the bathroom sounds in the unisex setting. Loved the Damien Hirst medicinal posters as well for a nice avante garde touch. The menu is impressively stocked with both daily and standing items. They won't serve seafood unless it was fresh and of high quality that day -- e.g. I ordered the navalle (razor clams) but they didn't find them fresh that day and offered alternatives. The anchovies, (lightly) fried artichoke, mushroom paella with black sausage, and mussels and fries were fabulous. The zucchini flowers were delightful but could have done with more flowers and less zucchini. The gazpacho was pretty good but not astounding. Even the tomato bread was better than average. The sea bass of the day looked fabulous but could only stomach so much food without a siesta. The dessert tray was full of treats that I'll try another time. The cocktail menu was larger than average for Barcelona and both artisanal and antique. I highly recommend the refreshing 1/2 combonació catalana-- vermouth, herbs, and hibiscus water -- to start. Careful with the sparkling water--their Vichy Catalana 1881 is the saltier version that many non-euros don't appreciate as much. The price was not bad given the trendiness, quality of the ingredients, atmosphere, and service--that said it's not a bocaria. I'll definitely be back and recommend this as a prime lunch spot for friends and family. The kitchen video below is a bit grainy and dark but you get the feel. read more

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Loved the ambiance of this place! The sex appeal was the best drink ever. The food we had before the cocktail bar was also amazing. The scallops were in a delicious butter sauce. read more

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I never write bad reviews, but had to after our May 24 experience. We sat and were having a normal dinner. Our server asked if we'd like a table upstairs at Boca Chica on Floor 1 after. He confirmed that he made one with the upstairs hostess. At the end of our meal, he walked us to the staircase and told us that the reservation was under my name. and to tell the hostess upstairs and that we'd be seated for a table. The upstairs hostess on floor 1 had no reservation for us. We went back downstairs the waiter downstairs, when asked, shared that there was a miscommunication. He said that there was never a reservation for us. On top of this major issue: - The staff "upsold" us on food and drinks throughout the night (wine, jamon, etc.) - it felt like we were being sold to, not dining at a nice restaurant - The pork rice, french fries, and nutella cheesecake were all served cold - The nutella cheesecake didn't taste like nutella or cheesecake This was all unprofessional, frustrating, and embarrassing for us. It was a special occasion and it ruined our experience and dinner. read more

Must read feedback for everyone who wants to visit this place (especially with children). Me and my family had a dinner in this restaurant some days ago. From menu we chose - 1) Tartar de tonyina amb rovell d'ou i patates fregides 2) Sopa de peix i marisc 3) and I get Steak tartar de vaca vella Gallega amb maionesa de tòfona negra The day after the dinner in this place my husband and 2 children in different ages have the heaviest stomachache and nausea. They got poisoned by the dishes which they ate he day before. We spent the whole day at hospital and made the check up, doctors made droppers for kids and husband. Then I came to the restaurants to explain all situation. I gave them all the details, all the checks from clinic but the manager even did not want to listen to me and the situation. Also i get rejected in compensation of the dinner and treatment at clinic. In conclusion I wanna say that be careful with this place, cuz there stale foods are serving for the guests. read more

The food was so so. The service was not great! The ambiance is lovely. The decor is exceptional but the overall experience was sadly, just ok read more

One of my favorite spots when we go to Barcelona! So many good tapas, great drinks, the environment is incredible and the decor and ambiance is like nothing I have been to! We enjoyed mussels, tomato bread, paella, croquettas, seafood, cheeses, basically we experienced the best of the menu and had the best wines to pair with. We went on my birthday the first time and then with my significant other this fall. Both times were great!!! This is a must see when in Barcelona! They surprised me with dessert too! read more

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Beautiful restaurant with excellent food. We were able to get reservations thanks to our concierge. There weren't many times available so I definitely recommend planning ahead. They have a fancy bar above the restaurant (we accidentally went there first because we came in through the back instead of the front entrance) and it seems you may need reservations to get into the bar as well. The restaurant was quite busy, even at 10:30 pm. The Gin Mouth is great if you enjoy gin and tonics. We shared the cured meat platter, Paella Marinara, and Black Spaghetti. No complaints about anything, but the spaghetti was definitely my favorite. Their bathroom appears to be heavily featured on Tripadvisor but I didn't make it a priority to check that out. read more

Boca Grande is the BIGGEST five stars I've ever given. It's called big mouth for a reason! You need a huge mouth to eat their huge, delicious, amazing dishes! I am so pleased that I went here and will most CERTAINLY be going back. Favorite restaurant of this entire Barcelona trip (and, as always, I've been eating a lot). First of all, the second you step in the door, you feel as though you've been invited into an elite club. It is so serene, styled, and SEXY! The atmosphere is quite desirable! The hostesses are not condescending at all; on the contrary, they're super welcoming. I am on this trip alone, so I sat at the bar by myself, but did not have a lack of entertainment- the people who dine here are all so well-dressed and cool looking! I started with both a croquette of Iberian ham and one of roasted meat. Both were TO DIE FOR. I lived with a family in Madrid for 2 months a few summers back, and even their homemade croquettes don't top these delicious, rich, and moist. (Lightly) fried to perfection. I then TRIED TO FINISH (couldn't even come close!) the HUGE burrata with rocket and tomato, but couldn't even! GIANT mound of fresh wet cheese and great arugula and chopped tomato. Oh, and drinks. I got a perfectly sweet strawberry daiquiri in a margarita glass, and it was topped with mint and strawberry slices. Quite aesthetic. For my entree, I ate the mussels served marinara style with fries on the side. If I'm gonna eat fries, they better be worth every calorie. And these ones were. O. M. G. !!! DELISH! Crispy and cooked to perfection. I adore. The mussels were all open (not closed or empty like those cheap places!) and they were plump and perfectly salty. So yummy. I barely finished them! And the bathroom. Don't even get me started. The bathroom is filled with all sorts of awesome vintage mirrors and Damien Hirst art. I couldn't keep my eyes off all of them! Hundreds of candles burning, too. It was a huge unisex bathroom but I didn't even care, it was so surreal. Even the carpet on the stairs is leopard. Dope! I checked out the Boca Chica upstairs, a wine lounge, and I definitely want to try there, too, on my next trip to Barcelona. Great bar setting and rare Miró paintings. I loved every minute, bite, and selfie in this restaurant!!!! FIVE WHOPPING STARS! Excellent ambiance, service, and FOOD! Woohoo! Fiestar en Barcelona! read more

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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! This place was recommended by the hotel concierge, and they were super right! It is a beautiful restaurant, loved, loved the decor, the ambiance, service and food. Everything about the place is simply spectacular. And don't forget to visit the bathrooms!! Super cool...you have to see it to believe it! LOL Have fun visiting this restaurant, I will definitely be back!! read more

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We loved this place great atmosphere, service and food. I highly recommend this restaurant.

HUGE portions. Fresh, tasty, well seasoned! Krista was great! Friendly and helpful in choosing our dinner!

Eating at Boca Grande was the highlight of my trip to Barcelona. I could not get a dinner reservation so I came early to enjoy the limited menu (before 8pm). Let me tell you something, I would have never known that menu was limited. Service--amazing. Ambiance--sexy. Food--extraordinary (only thing I didn't love was the seafood paella; too fishy). And since we were celebrating a birthday, they surprised us with a song & flare. I can't wait to return for the full menu and check out Boca Chica upstairs!!! read more

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Went here during my 4 day trip to Barcelona. Great city with amazing food, but sadly this place was one of my least favorite. The decor and energy here is amazing with a good mix of people and different levels of fun. Where this place misses is with the food and being overpriced. We had the king crab leg (amazing 60 euro), tomato bread (good ), Belgian mussels (not great and bland), tuna with peppers (a huge chunk of tuna meat that tasted from a can, octopus bomb (croquette that's not tasty and has too much going on in a small bite), melon with ham and mint (very tasty and refreshing. i loved this). We decided not to go for dessert here as the meal was mediocre. Good place for a drink and maybe a couple of small tapas, nothing more. read more

Boca Grande was recommended to us by the front staff of our hotel. The restaurant is situated in a small alley, just off Passeig de Gracia which is one of the main shopping streets in Barcelona. We had 4 in our party and decided to eat family style so that we would have the opportunity to try several things on the menu. *Fresh Fish - They brought by on silver platters, a couple of fresh fish to see if we had any interest. Each had a tag with weight and price. One looked almost like a stingray so that was a definite no. The other looked like your standard fish so that's what we chose. The fish is baked whole, covered by a mound of sea salt. They showed us the fish right before it went into the oven. After baking and once the salt is brushed away, the fish is then filleted and served with a side of lemon juice and oil. I believe this is a traditional Catalan way of making fresh fish. I have no idea what kind of fish it was but it was delicious. Extremely fresh and clean tasting...no fishiness. This was accompanied with a side of mixed vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, shishito peppers, potato). *Vegetables and Mushrooms - We ordered this since my uncle wanted more veggies. The vegetables are served in a mini bamboo steamer with a dipping sauce. This was ok, nothing special. *Mussels w/French Fries - Best mussels ever! Tiny in size but very tender and flavorful with a mild sweetness. The broth was great too. Even the french fries were amazing. We ended up ordering a 2nd order of this delicious dish. *Black Spaghetti w/Seafood - I'm assuming the black spaghetti is squid ink pasta. There was an abundance of different seafood: shrimp, mussels, fish, clams, razor clams. The sauce was good. Overall a decent dish. *Tiramisu - Not your standard tiramisu. The cake layers are wrapped with an edible chocolate shell and topped with chocolate biscuit pieces. I loved the crunchy topping. *Nutella Croquet - Crispy panko-style outer coating with an ooey gooey nutella center. Sold by the each. We ordered 2 and wish we had room for more! *Penis-shaped Cake - Obviously that's not the name of the dessert but I'm not sure what it was called. This dessert was displayed on the dessert platter and not listed on the menu which is why I don't know the name. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Not bad but I much preferred the other 2 desserts. All in all, we were impressed with the food and service was great too. Solid 4 stars! read more

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I went to Boca Chica, the lounge/bar of Boca Grande. The entire establishment has a chic and trendy feel. Music is on every level including the floor where the bathroom is. There were people using bathroom area as a place to socialize and dance to the music which I thought was pretty cool. I had a generous plate of pasta with truffle and asparagus which was tasty. Most of the service staff was incredibly accommodating. The music was remixes of 90s hits, but the vibe was still cool. If I lived in Barcelona, I'd frequent this place regularly. read more

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Two words: tourist trap. Food is blah, small portions and way over priced. 1- they don't offer tap water, instead they push a €6 bottled water on you. For reference an oyster in this restaurant is less expensive than the bottled water. 2- the huevos rotos (fries with egg) was terrible 3- the sea food pasta was tasty although a very small portion relative to the price read more

Boca Grande - Never paid so much for water at a restaurant before! Too expensive for ok food with small portions. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

Expensive but worth it! The decor is soooooo cute. All the food was amazing. Warning- it's quite pricey for tapas!!! Fish soup- amazing! Cheese bread (takes 15 min to prep)- amazing! read more

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Si es posible, ¡le daría a este restaurante cero estrellas! Servicio y comida horribles, ¡intentan venderte más en todo! ¡Hazte un favor y evita este restaurante a toda costa! read more

We had my best friends wedding reception dinner here. It was absolutely amazing food and service. We tried almost everything they just kept bringing out food. Can't wait to go back one day. read more

Food was delicious! Amazing! We had the octopus pork chop and potato.... which was basically a potato cream soup/purée with octopus pieces inside. Thick enough to eat with a fork or spoon. It was exceptional. The oysters were fresh and were consumed with only a tiny squeeze of lemon. The "white fish" ceviche was also very good. The fish was similar to that if a sea bass. The service however, could have been a little better. Everyone seemed as though they were unhappy to be working. From the hostess to the wait staff, just came across and unfriendly and not super attentive to our table. read more

We were looking for a place to have a "Shopping Break" cocktail while in Barcelona and picked this place as it was close by. The place is lovely and inviting. Upon being seated and handed the menu, I was completely taken back by the cocktail prices. $20-50 per cocktail. We ordered a spicy margarita and old fashioned. Neither one was mind blowingly good or worth what we paid for them. The ambiance and atmosphere were very nice, but still not worth the cocktail prices. To top it all, this was the very first time we've ever been asked while in Europe, "The tip is already included, but if you'd like to add an additional gratuity, we'd appreciate it." The only reason I would go back is for the very cool bathroom, so don't forget to check that out! read more

Trendy: check Very good food: check Unique bathroom experience: check Great cocktail bar upstairs (boca chica): check Expensive (for Barcelona): check Worth it/would go back: check Don't be a rookie and show up without a reservation. read more

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Excellent food. Restaurant is beautiful. Make sure you check out the bathroom and the bar upstairs!