Decent food, good service, and chill bar-like ambiance. We also got the Iberico meat sampler and to be quite honest, just stick to the Jamón Ibérico. Paella was large and great but the meat texture was dry and chalky (not the seafood but the pork meat) contradicted the moist and chewiness of the rice and the seafood - we also found some bone fragments in the meat. read more

Casa Martelo - Seafood Paella - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

We enjoyed it so much that we ate here on two consecutive nights. That pretty much sums up our opinion of this casual dining establishment with a friendly, helpful, and pleasant staff. Great salad with goat cheese (forgot the name). Terrific shrimp in garlic sauce, beef carpaccio, and filet mignons. read more

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First and foremost, our server Eddie was fabulous! The food was great with affordable price to match

We had just arrived in the Sants neighborhood from home and were looking for a light meal. Their dinner menu was mostly geared toward entrees. Our waiter suggested some small bites off menu. We enjoyed patatas braves, padrons and shaved jamon (€15). An excellent Spanish beer and red wine. With dessert €40. Football was playing on the TVs and our waiter chatted with us at length. read more

Casa Martelo - potato's bravas - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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After a long trip, we stopped in the first place, exhausted and hungry. Got so lucky and had an amazing experience after 16 h with only airport and plane food. read more

Casa Martelo - Paella - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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In Barcelona, walking around, decided to stop at this local spot. Food is outstanding. Staff is very nice, and friendly. if you're ever in Barcelona, this local spot don't sleep on it. read more

Casa Martelo - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

If you're looking for some of the best seafood paella, tapas and sangria in Barcelona, you've found your place! We actually ended up visiting twice on our trip because we had to have the food one more time before leaving! The ambiance is perfect along with the staff. I highly recommend making sure you make this a must when in Barcelona! read more

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Such a great atmosphere! Had a fantastic waitress Lara! Great service. Loved the tomato garlic bread and sangria! Laurathank you!

Good good Great selection of tapas and full menu I had a Paella mixta, ham croquettes and papas bravas everything was delicious and delivered with a good temperature Highly recommend to try if you are on the area read more

Casa Martelo - Papas bravas and Ham croquettes - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Casa Martelo is a modern, sleek bar and restaurant featuring an absolutely huge menu of Galician seafood specialties, tapas, sandwiches, and burgers. Burgers might not sound distinctively "Spanish," but they're surprisingly popular in Spain, and the version here came with a dense beef patty seasoned with herbs and paired with melted cheese, grilled onions, bacon strips, tomato, lettuce, and a fried egg, all on a sesame seed bun, and held together with a toothpick and topped with a cherry tomato. As far as burgers go, however, I've definitely had better, as the bun and the vegetables were rather generic, the yolk of the fried egg was overcooked, and the burger overall was underseasoned. I was a much bigger fan of the seafood dishes, and my pick was the grilled razor clams, which were pleasantly chewy and came with a delicious garlic butter that accentuated the seafoody flavors. The seafood dishes are definitely the thing to order here, and I would've loved to try more of this section of the menu! read more

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I jumped in just to get out of the rain but the staff were professional, attentive, and worked to understand my terrible Spanish. The food was good and reasonably priced. read more

Casa Martelo - Patatas bravas - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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I love this place. My friend and I made this our local bar on our week long visit to Spain. Sometimes we even went twice in a day. He day crew wasn't as friendly but we loved the Cortado every morning and the breakfast and tapas were inexpensive and always delicioso!! The cocktails were slammin' and strong and tasty and inexpensive. They have a 6 Euro cocktail menu. Ask if they don't give it to you initially. I got the Cosmo and my amiga got the margarita. Both were shaken and poured into martini glasses. Both were potent and delicious. I am going though withdrawal knowing I am not there. The night staff is excellent, friendly and warm. Joseph is an amazing waiter. Francesco is so cool. Amador is the bartender and makes fantastic cocktails. All around great bar, open til 2am. Casual, no frills and great at night for some food, cocktails, fresh orange juice or pee-gaming before a night out on the town. I would definitely go back when I'm in Barcelona. read more

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Always excellent food! Freshly made, great Paellas and whatnot. Must visit if you travel to Sants railways station.

Casa Martelo was close enough to our hotel and didn't have a siesta break. We had our first dinner in Barcelona here. The menu is quite extensive with tapas, plates, paellas and pastas. The staff is friendly and speak English and of course English menus are available. I wanted some paella; unfortunately here they have a two person minimum order for it and list the price per order, but we decided to go for it. We also ordered some Iberian ham, patas bravas and tomato bread. Our waitress was trying to upsell us on the premium one but I went with the normal lesser price one. Patas Bravas, delicious, it's all about the aioli sauce! The grilled tomato bread was so good as well. The bread had garlic rubbed on it and tomato lightly rubbed on it as well with a ton of flavor. The ham was the perfect amount of salty and sweet and melted in our mouths. Finally the paella came in a huge paella pan. One of the waitresses served all of it on two plates for us. I wish she had just left it to some of the rice could get crunchy. They had different variations of paella, but we went with the meat and seafood. There were lots of shrimp, chicken, clams, shrimp. I didn't notice any saffron flavor. The rice itself was fine, but I didn't like how there were bones in the dish (loose from the chicken and attached). The clams tasted a bit fishy, so I ended up just eating the shrimp and some of the chicken. The portions were huge, but again, I thought it was ridiculous that they required a two person minimum, which makes me think we should've went to some other small restaurants that advertised paella for $9-10 Euro for probably an individual portion. Was not much of a fan of the paella, and typically when I've had it back home, I stick more to the meat version. I did tell hubby that I read somewhere that tourists drink sangria and eat paella. When in Spain though! Now we know next time to just skip paella. Casa Martelo's prices are a bit more for everything - tapas, paella and dishes, but if you're in the area and looking for a solid tapas spot, Casa Martelo isn't a bad choice, there's just better options around, but you may also have to wait for them to re-open from the day break, as opposed to Casa Martelo staying open throughout the day. read more

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This place was recommended to us by the concierge at our hotel, and it did not disappoint! Came here twice, once for a quick dinner, and once for lunch (with dessert). The first time I had a duck liver pate salad, which was quite good, the pate was very rich and creamy and flavourful. My friend had a grilled squid dish with onions which was GREAT, super fresh seafood flavour. My other friend had a shrimp dish which he said was good, but looked small, especially considering that it was around 15 euros. Our second time here, I had a veal dish which was just mediocre - I liked that the breading was thin (not too much dough), but found the meat on the inside to be a little dry. My one friend had some kind of egg and meat dish though which she said was amazing and possibly one of her favourite meals in Spain! For dessert, I had ice cream enrobed in an almond shell, while my friend had a chocolate mousse. No complaints from me re: either one; they were both delicious and plated attractively :) Overall: seems like this place is a little hit and miss. Definitely some of their dishes are good, particularly the seafood, which is very fresh. Would not recommend that veal I had for lunch though. I would also caution that it's not exactly cheap, dishes at a minimum are around 8 euros ($12 CAN) and some are quite small especially considering their price. On the plus side, they have a large selection of desserts (many of them are gluten free, which my friend appreciated) as well as a large selection of imported and domestic beers! read more

Casa Martelo - Ice cream with almonds - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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We only tried the Sangrias. Both were delicious! Great price and wonderful atmosphere.

Great food and service! We had a jamón ibérico and a tomato bread for appetizers and a Tagliatelle and a Caneloni for main course. Delicious! read more

The tapas and paella were excellent and so was the desert. I had one of the best irish coffee there and I also tried a local beer (1906 Red Vintage La Colorada) and that was one of the best beers I ever had. The service was also excellent and the place was nice and clean. read more

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A trendy bar-cafe with cosmopolitan business-chic. We had been walking for twenty minutes late at night, on the prowl for late-night decaf, possibly beer (eventually we decided we would settle for mere potato chips, but no late night Macs in that section of Barcelona apparently). After walking past a dozen banks and a few small Mom and Pops bars with obvious regulars, we came upon Casa Martelo. It appeared like a strange oasis in a desert of closed shops and darkened windows. Businessmen and nicely dressed women sat in the small outdoor patio and ordered fancy dishes from the smartly dressed staff. Quite a surprise! Atmosphere- The decor is business-chic cafe. Not as pretentious as a lounge but still impeccably arranged and clean. With silent sliding glass doors and gleaming golden wood floors and a 20 foot ceiling, it was hard not to be a little impressed at first glance. The bar glimmered with a wall of backlit liquor. Warm wood tables for two were completed with matching chairs. The outdoor seating was half-enclosed on the side facing the street, creating a cozy spot for people watching and enjoying your cafe con leche or a brew. The classy cosmopolitan vibe means you can take your family but not feel out of place with your friends. Five or six wee tables outside underneath umbrellas and about the same inside, with a few larger tables buried near the back. The bar had stationary stools for approximately ten. Food- We opted for coffee and some lighter fare, considering it was near midnight and we were jet lagged. First off, the menu was in 5 languages and nicely designed. Much appreciated as a tourista. Secondly, the waiter was extremely helpful and took us by the hand, explaining the food at the bar, which was displayed behind glass. We were still getting used to the idea of having the food in a classy cafeteria style, in trays behind glass where we could see it. We wanted something traditional and he helped us out by pointing out common dishes. The potato omelette was fat and delicious, not too salty or greasy. The potato was rich and thick, the egg not too chewy or soft. The tomato-rubbed bread came with the oil on the side, which was much appreciated. The cuttlefish came chopped into bite sized peices, which was again much appreciated, as we were too darn tired and stupid to cut it up effectively ourselves. It was warm and simple, olive oil, garlic and minimal salt, laced with the good toasted taste of the grill. The whole thing was simple and delicious. The coffee was gorgeously decorated with a chocolate drizzle in the foam. The coffee was nice and strong. By the time I got to the bottom of it, it was a tad too milky for my taste, but it was decent while it lasted. Service- Our server was fantastic. He was very helpful and friendly. He spoke impeccable English and put up with our terrible Spanish. He shared some travelling stories from New York and guessed correctly that wed come in just two nights ago. The first night, he said, you come in an take it easy and sleep. The next day you go 100 per cent and drive yourself into the bloody ground, which is why we looked like wed been hit by a truck. He was very informative and his chatty, down to earth attitude helped make my evening. Convenience- Located a bit out of the city core proper, away from La Rambla, but a great spot if youre in the neighborhood. Our hostel was near Badal station, and the resto was a 15 or 20 minute walk away. Overall, we had a great experience and wed be happy to recommend it to others. A classy joint for the classy night owl out on the prowl for some good food late at night. The big windows would make it a great sunny breakfast spot as well. It isnt cramped or tiny and isnt a big tourist trap. To my uneduated Canadian sensibilities, the food seemed good quality and could be a great breather from the bustle of the city. read more

We are vegetarian + 1 vegan - olives were super good! - mushroom soup was good - salad with avocados, mango, tomato w/ mozzarella on the side was delicious. Excellent service. We bridged the Language barrier and appreciated the food! read more

This place is fantástico. Rapid service, excellent tapas, great bar seen, and tasty desserts (postres). My hotel recommended this tapas bar and I am extremely glad I came here. I'm staying in Barcelona for a couple more nights so may have to come back at least one more time. The bar tenders are very friendly and they speak English which helps with my broken español. LOL. Be sure to order their grilled langostinos and their shrimp with garlic. Very tasty! Pair it with some vino tinto and you should be set. read more

Casa Martelo - Lots to offer! - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Great food, great price! Grilled chicken plate with fries, salad and two eggs for about 9 euros!

Very expensive and the food is terrible to the point that i asked myself if the chef ever cooked something in his life before. Service is good. read more

My wife and I wanted paella for dinner on a Sunday night. We got the mixed meat and seafood paella for two, and we split a green salad and an order of tomato bread. It was more food than we could eat by ourselves, but it was absolutely delicious and the price was reasonable. The ingredients were fresh, and the atmosphere was pleasant and casual. The staff speaks English and there's a menu in multiple languages including English. read more

I am giving it three stars because the staff here was friendly and they explained and helped you with what you wanted to eat. The options were plenty, the drinks were okay I have had better drinks elsewhere. It is a bit pricey for the food so I would look around pick a less trendy yet local joint and save some money for the same food. read more

Great little place for a meal. Food was really good, very fresh. The staff (and patrons) are friendly.