This spot has been featured on some of the social media outlets and we wanted to try a Tapas spot outside of our usual favorites so Amàlia was it. We arrived around 1:30 on Friday afternoon and to our surprise were seated outside immediately-inside was pretty much sold out. A good amount of options and it all looked so good we wanted to order one of everything. Their menu is presented on a tablet and our kind server quickly walked us through our options. We started with the Tartar d' Orada-sea bream tartar-exquisite. Zebra de Mar-squid with ink and stuffed with Iberian Pork-was a work of art-enough said-wow! The Thorpedo-mini sandwich of acorn fed Iberian pork was delicious as well the Ham Croquette didn't disappoint. The Papada y Calamar-Paella for one with squid and Maldonado reminded us of the deliciousness we experienced in Valencia. Paired it all with a D3 Verdejo. Service was engaged and attentive. Has been added to our must visit list when in Barcelona! read more

See all

We came here for our first lunch in Barcelona and closed our trip here for dinner. Food is fantastic and original. You definitely get a taste of Catalan flavors. It is expensive but well worth it to conclude the trip or a special dinner. We loved the ambiance with the restaurant in an alley away from the traffic noise. I noticed most of the bad reviews knock it for poor service. Both times we had excellent service. Perhaps there are some misplaced expectations when comparing to America where you are checked on multiple times because everyone is working for tips. Highly recommend this place! read more

See all

Food is great. Went 2 days in a row. First day service was great. Second day service was poor and food service was extremely slow.

A great restaurant. Our food was delicious, our server was attentive and friendly, and the ambiance was perfectly simple.

This place is situated in an alley away from traffic which is nice for covered outdoor dining. They have heaters if it's chilly. The service is incredible. and their wine list including by the glass is superb. I had the 60 euros, one of the best red's I've had in a long time. We started with the croquettes which I could have feasted on all night. They had the lamb entree and the seafood paella. OMG they were excellent. The portions size large and the shrimp on the paella was soooo fresh an d tender, with super flavorful heads. I think though I could have stuff with multiple servings of the croquettes read more

Casa Amalia - Lamb with au gratin potatoes and apple - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

See all

Made a reservation for 8pm on a Thursday. We were maybe the 3rd table seated inside, but the restaurant became full at 9pm or so. I'd recommend making a reservation a day in advance, or more if it's a weekend you're going for. Service was good, but our entrees (paella and octopus) did take awhile to come, while the appetizers came quickly. Standouts from our visit were the torrezno, Charlie bravo mussels, itxaso eta mendi, and abrassa el pop. Would like to visit again! read more

See all

My friends friend recommended this place for the best paella for the city. Even though Barcelona is not known for paella we know we had to try it while in Spain! We got a meat based paella and seafood based paella to try. Both had a squid ink type flavor to rice that really added a richness of flavor. We enjoyed both in a different way! Would def. Recommend coming here for some great food! read more

Casa Amalia - Seafood paella - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

See all

Went for the paella and was not disappointed. Incredibly good. Plus one of the few places that allow each person to get a single serving so two or more people can try different kinds. Service was great too. Be sure to get a reservation because it might be difficult to get in without one. read more

Casa Amalia - Rabbit and sausage paella. - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

The torrezno duroc was exquisite, thin slivers of crisp and rich bacon. Charlie bravo mussels were tiny and a bit salty, but had a thick sauce with bite. Catavents paella was tasty with rice that wasn't too soft; fortunately able to order for 1 person serving size. The panalena mallorquina had a bit of ibérico belly ensconced in eggplant that needed a crisp covering broken to fully experience. read more

See all

We made reservations here because I read it's a good place for paella. We walked down an alley to get to the restaurant. We were seated inside, but there's also outdoor seating available. We started with bites- ham croquette, crab croquette, and pork muffin sandwich. Each order is one unit. The exterior of the croquettes were light and crispy. We went with a seafood paella. It was flavorful and I liked the pieces of squid in it. I didn't care too much for the scampi and red prawns. The texture of the two felt undercooked, but maybe that's how it's suppose to be... We also had the grilled octopus. It had a soft texture. We ended the meal with flan for dessert. It was a pricier meal, but it was overall enjoyable. read more

See all

Let's start with the service. It was friendly but very sloppy No Server paid attention to who ordered what food! So they brought the incorrect food to several tables as I watched. I never even got my food. The server gave it to someone else, who thought it was his. The food wasn't as represented. The stew was not like a stew and the fish was actually a salad with a couple slices of raw fish on top. The drinks were correct and that was the only thing. I won't go back there. read more

This place was highly rated in Barcelona for paella. When my friends and I were walking in the area to waste time until this restaurant opened for dinner, I noticed that making reservations was highly recommended, so I did just that 10 minutes before the restaurant opened. It just happened to be a 7:15 p.m. reservation! What luck that there was an early evening opening because this place looked so busy. We got an outdoor table, which was perfect for us because we were feeling European and wanted the nice ambiance to match the vibe of this restaurant. It was still more relaxed in the evening, and we were glad they had outdoor heaters for their guests! The restaurant was a vibe. I highly recommend this place if you are visiting Barcelona for the first time and are looking for a restaurant serving delicious paella. read more

See all

This food was great but a little expensive. It was some of my favorite paella and the ambiance was very cute. Service was also excellent. read more

See all

First time at this restaurant and I love the atmosphere. It made me kinda feel like I was in Paris. The ambient is cozy and our waiter was very attentive. One thing I didn't like was, while we were waiting for our check, another waiter came and told us he needed our table for a group reservation. I told him we were done, we were just waiting for our check. I feel like this gothic looking chick was pressuring him to keep people going in and out and it felt really rushed. But YES it's worth the trip and the flam is a MUST! Can't ever taste flan like in Spain ever again. read more

Hands down our favorite meal in Spain not only Barcelona . We walked in and were told that they had no vacancy but the food on other tables looked so delicious that we came back home and made reservations for the next day and boy , am I glad for that . They have both indoor as well as Outdoor seating and we elected to sit outside . The patio /alley where the outdoor seating is located even though had many other tables , the vibe was still very intimate . We started of with a bottle of wine and proceeded to order some appetizers and entrees . They served us a complimentary portion of warm bread with cucumber infused oil and it was the perfect start to an outstanding meal. The seafood paella was the servers recommendation and even though my hubby isn't big on seafood , he still loved it . The mussels with the tamarind sauce and coconut milk was hands down the best we have ever had . If you could only order one dish of the menu , I would highly recommend this one . We also got the acorn fed Iberian ham Croquette .The starters or bites are just the right portion to share. The show stopper however was the dessert that our server recommended -Torrija Casa Amalia . Its been a few months but I can still remember with vivid detail how it tasted and smelt and how our expressions changed from surprise to pure joy with the first bite . We have ensured every single person who cares to listen , hears about that dessert. I would go back to Barcelona just to have that dessert again ! Service was top notch and our server was so great and knowledgeable as well as fun to talk to . It's a shame I cant recall his name but he ensured we had a great time. Cant recommend this place enough ! read more

See all

This was our last night in Europe after two weeks and I wanted to make our last dinner memorable. It was. ..... for the wrong reasons! The positives? We arrived at 5:45pm because Apple said they were open all day but they opened at 6. We walked around for a bit, came back and then they asked us if we had a reservation. We said no. I asked if we needed one. They said yes. They sat us anyway. The drinks were delicious. Bartender recommended a drink similar to what I normally drink. Said it was his recipe and it was great. The negatives? Service was terrible. Not sure if if he was new or not but he was all over the place. Confusion on what orders went where. Took way too long for drinks. Never asked us how we were doing. Had to buy bread for the table and you got like two teaspoons of oil. No refill. The paella was bare with little substance and for €25, it should have had more. Spent €92 on a meal that was worth half that. Location was an alley. Overall, not impressed. read more

Casa Amalia - Paella with rabbit and sausage - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

See all

Very basic hotel that's close to everything. Decent, clean, no frills. Sign up for membership before you book. Make sure you book a room with a window facing the street, otherwise you'll end up with an interior room with a window to the corridor. A surprisingly decent breakfast is included. The buffet breakfast consists of eggs, frittata, roasted veggies, salad, pastries, cheeses and cold cuts. Room is small, as expected in Europe. But why stay in your room. Explore Barcelona! read more

The best food I have ever had! I dream about coming here again! The paella is to die for and the cheesecake is so so good. It's located in a quiet alley and it's lovely. Definitely worth coming back. read more

Omg!! We were just walking, look for a place to have a last dinner here in Spain and this place looks nice. We acted to see if there were any tables available. They normally require a reservation but we got lucky because sure enough, there was a table for two open. We sat down at a tight wall table (tight for me because I'm kinda big), and we were both greeted by the waitress (already a win in my book). Appetizers and drinks came out really fast (winning). Shortly afterwards the main courses and OMG!!! So good!! We were greeted every other moment but we had it from go. The waitress was ON TOP OF EVERYTHING!! Great service and food to end my last night in Spain. Go here!! read more

Excellent service. Great ambiance indoors . Quality of the food is exceptional. Paella 1 with with squid ink , squid scallop and langoustine was superb. Equally good was the rabbit and mushroom paella. Cooked in a very shallow pan , not more than a cm of paella - created the perfect texture of rice. Cheesecake is light and creamy - a great finale. read more

If you're reading this, make a reservation and order the paella. Casa Amelia was the first restaurant my husband and I visited during our layover in Barcelona and I still have dreams about this place. We made reservations ahead of time and arrived a few minutes late. We were seated at a table outside and enjoyed dinner on a cobblestoned street lit by candles and surrounded by flowers. The ambience was magnificent and the food superb. Menus were available in English and Spanish. After some discussion we decided on the paella which was served with a black rice base and teeming with delicious seafood. *Not pictured here, my husband literally liking the plate* Everything was perfect. We were glad we made it to Casa Amelia, and I'm confident you will be too! read more

See all

We are in Barcelona for a day and really wanted a good traditional paella. Being unfamiliar with this city we relied on reviews and ratings. How could 5,000 reviews be wrong I thought. Well I guess 5000 people are wrong. I am a published chef that loves food. The shrimp in the seafood paella was undercooked bordering on raw. The braised rib paella was very salty and nearly inedible. When I bit into the undercooked shrimp it made me gag and I had to spit it in my napkin. Since arriving in Spain I have yet to have a meal that is not accosting to my palette. Casa Amelia was supposed to revive my love for Spanish cuisine but instead drove the final nail in Spains culinary coffin. Also the service was slow and the patio was loud with people vaping. Not ideal. read more

Poor service. We had a reservation but girl at the reception was sooo rude we ended up cancelling. We had to wait to talk to her when she was just talking to a coworker with their phones. Then when it was our turn, her tone was rash and dismissive. Too bad for restaurant if the first person to meet the customers is like her. If I could only give no stars, I would!!! read more

Great place. Food was good. I would recommend this place. Great location. Had business meeting there and they were very accommodating and patient since it was the 1st time there. read more

This is one of the best restaurants in town! We made resevation and stopped by Casa Amalia on our last day in Barcelona. The food was amazing, and the ambiance was romantic and cozy. This is a perfect place for a date night or family dinner. Loved everything on the menu. Special shout out to our server she was super kind and amazing! We didn't get to ask her for her name, but the service was definitely topnotch. I will visit Casa Amalia again the next time I'm in Barcelona. read more

Visiting Barcelona, my party and I decided to stop and eat here given the reviews and it's location. The restaurant had just opened for the evening and did not think it would be too bad of a wait. Arriving, we were asked if we had reservations- unfortunately we did not. Our decision to eat here was on a whim so we did not think of making a reservation. The manager shared they were fully booked that evening however, if one of their reservations did not show up in the next 10 minutes, we could take their table. We waited and they didn't show up so we were sat. We were sat outside and given our own heater to keep warm, however our heater was no turned on. One of my party members asked a number of times if we can have our heater turned on and we were told yes, but no one came by to turn it on. It wasn't until the waitress said it was broken, reason why no one came by. If that was the case, they could have just mentioned that at the initial request instead of avoiding us. I found this to be rude and inconsiderate. Food was served about an hour later. We ordered 2 dishes- paella and their steak. Only the paella came out. It was thinly layered in the dish it's served in & was extremely mushy & bland. The 2 prawns & 2 pieces of baby crab legs placed on top were soft, just barely cooked (still had some of its 'gooey' texture to it). My party and I tried it as we were so hungry at this point but we were not a fan. We continued to wait for the steak but it didn't come out. At this point, we thought it would be best to just go. We've sat at our table for about 1.5 hours and only had the paella come out. We flagged out waitress and asked to have the steak to go. She asked if it was because we were cold but we said no, at this point we were tired. She went back to the kitchen and the chef and manager came out with the steak, expressing it wouldn't taste the same if we boxed it to go. My party and I said that's fine, we would still like the check. Manager asked if we wanted the paella packed and in unison, we said no (it truly wasn't good). Appearing upset, he walked off. The check came, we paid and left. There was no apology to the lack of transparency about the heater, the extremely long wait for the food, and just the overall lack of service. It was disappointing because my party and I looked forward to eating here but we left here still hungry, disappointed & tired. Enjoy true local food elsewhere. It isn't worth wasting your time or ruining your trip with this restaurant. read more

BEST RESTAURANT HANDS DOWN. I don't have much to say frankly about this place other than it was one of the first meals I had in Barcelona and it left a high bar for all the other restaurants that I dined at during my trip. From the romantic atmosphere down to the amazing customer service, I simply have nothing to complain about. The paella, flan, and oysters were the stars of the night and I honestly cannot stop thinking about them. Definitely get a reservation and if possible a seat outside (weather permitting obviously) if you can for the perfect vibes. read more

See all

An amazing place both in food and hospitality set in a beautiful venue that is very inviting. Would highly recommend!! Definitely need reservations in advance as this is a very popular restaurant! We had three monkfish and paella Amazing flavors for both read more

We were extremely disappointed with this restaurant. It started with the receptionist having a bad attitude and being unpleasant. The food tasted good, but the portions were very small for the prices charged, especially compared to many other highly rated restaurants we've been to in Barcelona. Two plain pieces of toasted bread cost 6€!! We felt we were in a tourist trap. We will never return. read more

Service was a little on the slow side but all and all, a delicious meal! Sat outside and it was a pleasant evening.

Bad service, normal food. The waitress Maria served really bad, impolite, impatient, and totally unprofessional.

Came to Casa Amalia today 3/23/23 based on the good reviews on yelp and the close proximity to our hotel. I was really looking forward to getting a true taste of local cuisine. We showed up with no reservations but were seated after about 5 min since others we a no show. ( this is why they got a star) It was a group of three of us. Our heater was not working and we asked various employees to assist us with it to no avail. Finally after asking a fourth time we were told it didn't work. ( not sure why they couldn't just say that up front) As for the food it took over an hour to get our paella and it was extremely undercooked. After waiting an additional 30 min I asked for the bill. The server was confused since we had still ordered another plate. We mentioned we were cold and now tired and would take it to go. She went over to get the chef and manager who then came five minutes later with our plate to say it wouldn't be the same if we didn't eat the food there to experience the true flavor. We told them we would eat it and then leave and asked for the bill again. The manager then asked if we wanted our other food items boxed up and we mentioned it was undercooked and we were not too pleased with it. He simply shook his head and stepped away not even clearing the dish from our table. This is probably one of the more expensive restaurants I've been to in Barcelona but definitely one of the worst when it came to service and quality. read more

Casa Amalia - Paella - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

Fantastic service, setting and cuisine. I am a foodie from NYC and don't remember having food so good in a long tome, and for a decent price! We tried the seafood paella, eggplant, ceviche and three-meat cannelloni and everything was original, well balanced and beautifully presented. The desserts (flan, cheesecake and melon/cucumber dish) were to die for - honestly among the best I've ever had. Highly recommended and not too expensive. read more

See all

Wonderful meal at this charming restaurant. Our waitress, Daniella helped us order our dishes. Delicious!!!

A really lovely place! The restaurant itself is cozy, clean, and warm. No frills, unpretentious, yet classy. I believe we were served by the owner, who was very patient and generous in accommodating our lack of Spanish. The service was excellent. The menu is simple, but there's plenty of variety to keep everyone interested. The meal itself was really delicious! The cooking was simple, the quality of the ingredients was allowed to stand out, which was a big pleasure, and the presentation was uncomplicated. It really was a very pleasant surprise. We knew the specialty was meat, but we all had seafood and it was so good. We had the prawn and avocado salad and the calamari to share. Really fantastic due to the high quality of ingredients. I can't emphasize that enough. The cod was better than I had in Portugal, someone at the table had seabass and was very pleased, and my sister had mushroom pasta which was delicious even to me and I'm never really interested in pasta. The coffee and lemon sorbet were a delicious end to the meal. I'd love to visit one more time before we leave Barcelona. Very impressive. read more

Our favorite in Barcelona. Food delicious, service terrific and friendly. Fresh ingredients from large public market next door. Very near good hotels and Gaudi buildings. read more

The service was really awful. The waiters were unfriendly. The portions were really small for the price and the tuna salad was prepared with tuna in can. There's a supplement of 1.10 if we eat outside. We paid 1.30 for each slice of bred and it was old dry bread... I really don't recommend this restaurant. read more