This restaurant is nestled in the corner of an open air plaza. You can choose to sit outside on the…read morepatio and people watch (very Spanish like it seems) or dine inside. I'm starting to think restaurants in Barcelona like to have that dim dark look but I could be wrong. I decided to sit inside because it was hot and I wanted to relax from the noise. I loved how this restaurant had a lunch menu that included wine! Love that for Spain. Especially because usually places with set menus in the US many times are overrated. Yet it's the thing here. I ordered the papas bravas, paella negrita, torrija, and a glass of red wine. It was all so yummy and fresh. I was hesitant with the paella but it was my favorite part. Definitely check them out for lunch when you're in Barcelona! Only thing I'll say is service is a bit slow so don't go there starving or you may get hANGRY.

Stopped for a cup of coffee since the place has a nice view of the plaza! The service is good;…read moretradicional tapas menu. There are also indoor tables and a basement for dancing.

Enjoyed a wonderful family meal at Living Barcelona. We began with a generous glass of sangria…read more Lovely flavor, not too sweet and not too dry and with a good fruit flavor. Andaluz gazpacho with crotouns was our first course. The flavor was perfectly balanced and not too acidic, like sometimes happens with gazpacho. Enjoyed the undertone of the olive oil and the creaminess of the texture...delightful! Next was the Alice salad (spinach, tomato, pine nuts, parmesan, mustard and honey). This was a surprisingly large salad and oh-so delicious!! For our main course we all chose Valencian paella. When they started clearing a spot on the table for the the pan and placed it before us...well just wow!! It was a site to behold, a thing of beauty and it smelled amazing!! We couldn't wait to dig in and we started before I even thought to take a picture. This was by far some of the best paella we have ever had. The rice was cooked to perfection, flavorful and still had some moisture without being soupy or too wet. The shellfish was plentiful, tender and not over-cooked and same thing with the generous large pieces of chicken. The seasoning was perfect and though we tried, we didn't come close to finishing the enormous portion for three. Honestly, the only course we did finish was the soup as the salad was so large we stopped to save room for the paella. We did see some really nice look desserts heading to other tables but as we couldn't fit another grain of rice into our bellies, we had to pass. The food was wonderful and would definitely bring us back for a return visit in the future. We also enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant and that we could eat inside or out on the patio. The waitstaff was attentive and always there fulfilling our needs, all without being intrusive. Overall a wonderful experience. Thank you Living Barcelona 1925

It was our last evening in Barcelona and we were walking on the Ramblas and weren't quite sure…read morewhere to eat. A lady who was recruiting potential diners approached us and persuaded us to come in and check out Living Barcelona. We were incentivized with one free drink per person. They are in the back of a building that is on Ramblas so they don't have as much visibility. It was early for dinner (6 or 18:00) so the restaurant was empty. Our server was a professional. You could tell he knew a thing or two about great service. For starters, we decided on the breaded Artichokes and Fried Whitebait "Chanquetes." Both were very good-not greasy and very light. I love artichokes & never had them fried and we had a few Tapas during our trip and this was the only restaurant that had them. For main, we ordered Tuna, Truffle Pappardelle & Pesto Ravioli. Both pasta dishes were excellent with the Truffle slightly heavier than the Pesto. We had to send the Tuna back as request was for rare and it came out warmer than medium. They quickly made it right. If you want your Tuna rare, make sure you emphasize. (Guess rare means medium in this area?) Overall, a nice atmosphere (amount of guests started to pick up by the time we were finishing) with great outside seating and looks like could be fun as the evening progresses.

Found this little place within walking distance of Hotel Nouvel. Perfect night for a dinner at 7:00…read morePM, no reservations needed but recommended. We were promptly shown to a table inside, small and cozy. The marinated olives were so good, soft, sweet, and buttery. Highly recommend. The Tomato Bread is a staple and a must try. We couldn't decide on the Paella, this was the only night left for a chance to try it, I'm so glad we waited. It was very good and very fresh with clams, mussels, prawn, chicken, asparagus and green beans with some peas. Loved the presentation. I would recommend trying the Paella with a Sangria. Highlight of our trip to Barcelona. Authentic.

This place was recommended by our hotel concierge, just around the corner from our hotel, and it…read moredid not disappoint. They had a table for eleven waiting upstairs for us, and the service and ambience, and the FOOD, were great. Highly recommend.

We were walking around doing some shopping & ended up grabbing some dinner at La Colosal. Did no…read moreresearch prior to coming here so I was just hoping the food wouldn't be too bad. Prices were all right, pretty touristy but tbh, kind of the vibe we were going for today haha. Just wanted to sit outside and enjoy some live music. We ordered a couple different dishes to try: eggplant chips, cappuccino, aperol spritz (of course!), Iberian ham, squid ink paella, bolognese, teriyaki salmon, ribeye, and pulpo. Meh. Nothing really to write home around BUT good vibes for outdoor seating! Total was ~ €133. I think the best dish we tried here was the eggplant chips/crisps LOL.

Went with a group of 10 people, accommodated us very nicely inside the restaurant since it was a…read morelittle cool outside. Had the cleaned seafood paella minus the calamari which was delicious the best I've had in Barcelona in the three times I've come. We also had chicken wings which came with french fries which were also very good. Friends had the vegetable paella, which was tasty and one our group had the rigatoni Pomodoro, which came piping hot and perfectly seasoned. Would definitely give this restaurant a try. Portions were perfect!

Delicious food! Amazing service! Best meal to have after a long flight, we ended up ordering more…read morebecause everything was so flavorful. Must try!!

During my trip to see Sagrada Familia I found this chill spot. We stopped for breakfast and a drink…read moreto cool us off. Decided to sit outside as it was only 11 AM and the weather was vibing. Nice staff was very accommodating when we had an accidental spilled a beverage. Their classic lemonade was so refreshing. It was frozen and it reminded us of a slurpee you'd get at 7-Eleven. The food, what can I say, it was delicious. Pictures don't do it justice, and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. The nachos were not at all what we expected, better than expected!

A highlight from the trip. The classic vermouth with a bartender's artisanal spin. 5 stars great!…read more Lovely mid-afternoon service from my bartender when I entered an empty bar. "Let me guess, you want a vermouth?" the bartender said. She was right and the classic red vermouth was exquisite. They make their own vermouth in house and the result is a cocktail-like libation that is more complex than your generic pour around town. Also had the white vermouth which again, house-made, and equally interesting. Bartender was eager to show they did more than just vermouth so I had a gin cocktail which was refreshing. Alas my heart is still with the classic red vermouth. Tiny and cosy space but Story is totally worth seeking out!

This place didn't wow me at all. The moment we tasted salmon sashimi and it was sweet, you know it…read morewas not right. The internet service at this restaurant is horrible. We had to try tapping so many times. And the waitress thought the payment didn't go through because of their slow internet service that she asked us to tap again. Luckily we got a payment notification from our credit card.

Stopped for lunch near the cathedral and this place was very reasonable for being near the old town…read moretourist sites. The little montaditos were varied and very good. Great selection you can just grab a plate and choose what you want. Very reasonable and filled us up with a variety. Service was efficient and nice with a bright open atmosphere. Totally recommend this place.

The tapas were good, but the platinum blond with the wig and the ginormous forehead who seats…read morepeople needs to buy a personality. She was rude and arrogant. We dismissed it, the first visit, but when we returned the second time, it was unacceptable, so we left!! There is a much friendlier place called Estruch 20 meters away, with much friendlier staff, and better food and drink!! Ask for Jose or Eva, they are amazing and very welcoming, unlike Donnatella here!!

Our concierge recommended this establishment when we asked for a place with great food and a…read morerelaxing environment. It made the top of our Barcelona list and we have been to some pretty awesome places. My tastebuds are still dancing. We had a 6:00 pm reservation and were the first there. We were happy that we were there early to enjoy the quiet because by 7:30 pm, the place was packed and noisier. The food couldn't be better and the presentation perfection. Our server was very attentive and brought us two complimentary cava when we arrived. The decor was old Hollywood and well executed. It was our last day here unfortunately because we would have visited again!

Will definitely go back each and every time we are in Barcelona. We went twice this year. Highly…read morerecommend