Great vibe, craft beers and possibly best burgers in Barcelona! Need anything more? Oh yeah…read moreexcellent staff... Did I mention the burgers? And good music and ambience as well...

Great tapas restaurant in Barcelona. I came here after seeing recommendations online and the…read morereviews looked good. It's a little out of the way but we enjoyed the food and atmosphere. We were seated right away. My husband ordered a coke and we ordered some tapas for the table. We ordered some PATATICAS BRAVICAS, CROQUETAS and JAMONCICO IBÉRICO. Everything was delicious and the food came out pretty quickly. The food looked fresh and the prices are very affordable. The restaurant isn't far from a train station and it's actually a quick walk. After walking around the touristy areas in Barcelona being able to go to another part of the city was a great idea. There were tourists there too but not as many. As far as the language, the waiter was able to understand us and I speak a little bit of Spanish too that was enough to order the food. I used the bathroom and it was clean. We were seated inside but they also had outdoor seating.

possibly the best tapas bar in Barcelona. there's long line during peak days and hours and the…read moreportions are sizeable despite being "tapas". the staff is friendly and the sangria is good! I recommend getting six dishes for two people since it's a lot of food. the prices are good and the ambiance is classic.

A piece of Granada in Sabadell. The look inside the restaurant is well achieved: hanging jamones…read moreserranos, classical geometric patterned tiles on the floor, flamenco music as background and good yet not great tapas. My friends and I shared some patatas bravas, morcilla and chocos and all was ok. Maybe because we sat outside we didn't enjoy the Andalusian atmosphere from inside, but it was a pleasant night and service was prompt. Tinto de verano drinks are a must at Sacromonte.

I was excited to eat at Michelin star on my trip to Barcelona and La Balsa didn't disappoint. In…read morefact, I wish I would have made reservations for a second night! The ambiance is relaxed, friendly, and cozy. From the moment you walk in the front gate you're taking part in the experience they create. The service was impeccable and our staff made sure to take great care of us. Since I was in space I figured it would be best to get the Paella and it was absolutely delicious. The wine selection was perfect and the Lemoncello for a dessert drink was a great way to round off the amazing meal. What was more surprising is that the prices were very reasonable for the experience, quality of the food and top-notch customer service.

The service was pretty slow and the food was mediocre. We ordered starters and main dish. The cod…read morefish we had as main dish was nothing special, the meat was good tho. The dessert we had fruit sorbet which was very tasty. To sum up, very expensive and the cuisine must be improved.

The authentic Spanish dining experience you have been searching for is nestled a minutes walk…read moreaway from La Rambla. Think Catalan cuisine, local Spanish wines, and Barcelona futbol playing on the corner tv. This is not your tourist trap spot with a large menu claiming the best tapas in the city. This menu is modest and includes some of the best tapas I had the pleasure of enjoying during my year stay. I frequented this spot mainly for their Vermouth Wings and Garlic Mushrooms - I will return to Spain just for these dishes. I would also enjoy a glass of their local vermouth or "vermut", served with an orange slice and two olives (the correct way to drink vermut). You also cannot go wrong with their Pan de Tomate or Spanish Omelette (Spanish tortilla). The staff is friendly, the beer is cold - what more could you want?

We stumbled across this place in our first evening in Barcelona in a small alley off of La Rambla,…read moreand it turned out to be the best food experience of our trip. We were the only foreigners in the restaurant, and the menu was only in Spanish at our table (though we later found out they had an English menu upon request). However, our amazing waiter whom I wish I asked for his name (young, tall Spanish guy with tied up hair) was so friendly and explained all the options. He even offered to move our table to a better view when one was available. He also brought free bread after he saw we had a lot of leftover sauce from our seafood dishes. We had no expectations coming in, but the tapas here made every other meal (including at nice reservation seafood restaurants) taste subpar. The octopus, snails, mussels/clams, and tomato bread were all PERFECT. The seasoning here has more of a strong, salty Cajun flavor to it which paired deliciously with their housemade cava and beer. I really wanted to gatekeep this tapas bar, but the service and food here was so amazing this place deserves to be recognized.

This was our first stop after landing in Barcelona and dropping our things off. It also became the…read moremost memorable and favorite meal of our trip. This is definitely a small, local, casual bar to grab a bocadillo and a drink or two. Service was friendly and fast, they checked in on us but mostly let us do our own thing. Everyone also spoke English, which made things easier for us. Foodwise, we got 2 different bocadillos to try along with the patatas bravas. I loved the iberico bocadillo and the other one as well (I forgot the name but it had country sausage, peppers, and onions). The bread was crisp but soft and did not hurt the roof of my mouth. The filling was flavorful and balanced. The patatas bravas were not the usual ones we were used to, they were herbed and not fried but were so good. We had hoped to return for a second meal here or for takeaway for our flight but unfortunately, timing did not work out. I definitely recommend this spot and think its an excellent, cheap spot for an amazing meal.

One of the first things you should get straight at Bar Fidel is that this is *not* a Spanish…read morebusiness; it's a Catalan one. The owner will hit you over the head with this fact. I know it's a big deal and I know people have bad days but this gentleman was in a mood if ever one was. On one hand, I was happy with the non-touristy, local experience I was getting. On the other one, I found myself longing for a touch of tourist consideration. Even though Catalan is the word of the day at Bar Fidel, you won't get (too many) bad looks by speaking in Spanish. Try to avoid speaking in English. Also, avoid ordering sangria. Not only is it not an option, it makes the owner not want to suffer fools and to complain about people coming to his city and wanting such 'pedestrian' libations. Get your wine and keep it moving. You're at a local's pub, so keep it simple: salad, sandwich, wine, and/or beer. These are your choices... and I had all four. Were I to come back, I would settle on a liquid diet. My crab salad had much too much mayonnaise (you know how I feel about mayonnaise) for my tastes and my salmon baguette - while an interesting mix of fish, dill and roquefort cheese - was, ultimately, too pedestrian for a dinner item (although as a lunch item and paired with a beer, it would have been a good fit). The onus was on me to do more research. I didn't. I thought I did but I didn't. My ill preparation, however, was compounded by the awkward atmosphere I felt from the owner. I always advocate going off the beaten path and trying to get a more local feel of a city. If I were to come back here, though, I would make sure I did it with a local... who spoke fluent Catalan.