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    Celta

    4.0 (55 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Good for kids
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    Sara M.

    Did you know octopus can melt in your mouth? Well, the ones here can. This was actually the best octopus I've ever had in my entire life-- and I've had fresh octopus cut in front of me in Japan. It was dressed with a simple touch of olive oil, salt, and some paprika which made it even better. Definitely would recommend stopping by just for the octopus. The other tapas seemed great too.

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    Alexandra L.

    The Quick: Seafood lovers only. The boiled octopus served with paprika, sea salt, and olive oil is a must try. The Details: The boiled octopus is so fresh and simple, we had it every day in Barcelona. The sangria is good, the croquettes are also worth a try, but the star of the show was obviously the octopus. The "small" portion (pictured) was a good tapas size for two. The Damage: About 10 Euro.. SO worth it.

    The BEST grilled baby octopus
    Elaine T.

    This tapas bar specializes in tapas from Galicia, and they serve their wine in bowls! They pour the first bowl and you refill as often as you like (they will tally up the total at the end). There are three long counters with choices of traditional tortillas (in Spain this is a potato quiche), sausages, fried fish and seafood like calamari or shrimp,potatoes, croquetas (fried potatoes with crab, cod, ham, or cheese), razor clams, langoustines, and the best baby octopus, all grilled to order in garlic and olive oil. The razor clams were tender and fresh, but only whetted my appetite for more,like the grilled baby octopus, which was the best version I've ever eaten. I love smelt but these were too big and fishy (I found much better ones a block away). Of the croquetas, I preferred the cod to the ham, even though both were good. The total for two of us sharing four tapas with four drinks (the sodas cost twice as much as the wine which was only 1.20 Euro a bowl) was 36 Euros or about $42 USD. The plates here are fairly large portions, so order as you eat, or just get a plate of the grilled octopus.

    Janel Y.

    Stopped by on a whim since the original place we were headed to was closed. Turns out, this place is in the Lonely Planet book! Here's what we ordered: -octopus: didn't try but it was the most expensive item on the menu and it was quite chewy and "not worth it for the price" -mussels: delicious and in a spicy sauce with diced onions -chorizo: tasty but overly cooked and salted -olives: too salty -shrimp: fresh -tuna empanadas: okay... wished it was served a bit warm rather than cold -bread with tomato: delicious when dipped in the mussel broth -croquettes: don't know what was inside (cheese?) but I could have ordered more! The bar is in the front and I guess you go around the bar looking at what they have. We sat in the back room (non-smoking area). For those doing tapas in Barcelona for the first time, they don't offer wines by the glass so when we ordered their popular white wine (Reboreda), we were presented with the bottle and even though we only wanted a glass and told the waiter, we were still charged for the entire thing. Service was a bit gruff. Not sure if that's a European thing and/or because we were tourists. The price for all that food was about $71 EU including drinks.

    The iberico pig leg
    Linnea P.

    If you want delicious, local food, this is the place to go! We pulled up seats at the bar, ordered some beer and started ordering! First, the pulpo a feira. This was the best octopus we have ever had! It was tender and flavorful and worth every euro. Next, the razor clams. These had wonderful flavor (caramelized with lemon and herb) but we chewed a lot of sand with the clams. Then, the mussels which were in a fantastic red pepper sauce which had the perfect balance of sweet, salty and spicy. We tried to drink the leftover broth because it was so good! We ended our meal with peppers and iberico ham. The peppers were charred with sea salt and olive oil and were fantastic. Now the ham is what took this place from good to great! The iberico ham was soft and salty but so sweet and rich at the same time. The fat coated your mouth so the flavor lasted a long time! They but it off the leg right there at the bar so it doesn't dry out at all. Overall the place was wonderful. We haven't had better tapas yet and we will be back!

    Andrea Z.

    This Galician restaurant was delightful. A couple of my friends went for a group project on Galician food, and we found the food and experience to be very authentic. The waiters were very nice and took the time to explain the dishes even though they had a full house and were constantly on the run. They were friendly and courteous even though there were only 2 men for the entire swamped restaurant. The food was extremely fresh with minimal seasoning, just enough so that you could really absorb the natural flavors of the seafood/dishes. We had tapas of pulpo (octopus), peppers, calamari, and Galician empanada (which is actual in the shape of a pie filled with tuna and baked), and for dessert the Torta de San Sebastian. We were all fighting for the last piece of each dish because they were all so tasty. I highly recommend all 4 small plates to share with friends. I also recommend the house wine. We got the house white wine, which is very typical from Galicia. (Galicia is best known for their white wine, and produce the most within Spain). If you're looking for fresh seafood and some good wine to pair with it, I recommend Bar Celta Pulperia (make sure it's the one on c/merce, 9).

    Veronica B.

    Recommended by a friend who lives in El Born. It was a pleasant surprise. The Galician style octopus, fried baby squid and the green pimentos are all delicious. This is a must if you're in town and want some authentic, affordable and tasty spanish food

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    Cerveseria Catalana - fried artichoke

    Cerveseria Catalana

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    2.1 kmL'Eixample
    €€€

    It's been a decade since I came here for my first Tapas in BCN. This is where I realized there was…read morea lot of my peeps that works there and it's nice to feel at home, lol. This was recommended by friends awhile back, I remembered the modern ambiance, amazing Tapas, friendly service and the place was as busy then until now. For this big restaurant caliber, it's pretty crowded yet they do a good job with a fast turnaround. We did the early Dinner and by the time we got out there was already a long line for late Diners. The fact that even after a decade, it's rare that I go back to the same spot let alone they're still around after all these years. You already know that tells a lot and I feel bad for those who didn't have the same great experience, hope they give it another shot. See y'all soon! Salut, Vermouth!

    Walking down the street on Rambla and a "Huge Line" has gathered outside Cerveseria Catalana…read more Something special must be happening here to have this big of a crowd waiting. My son had been here last year and thought, it was a solid. We put our name in, went to a nearby park bench to wait and watch people for 50 minutes. The servers outside are grumpy as to many people are crowding the sidewalk and impeding his service. Finally, our name was called, were seated at the bar, and watched a chef make the magic dishes. The menu is huge and I can't help but watch the delicious dishes flying by us. So little time and yet so many great choices, this won't be easy. We began with the beef tenderloin montadito foie gras. It was presented as a open face sandwich on a bagette. We split it as it had a huge piece of foie gras. The tenderloin was tough and the tapas tasted like indivdual components, not a blended or refined profile. The grilled razor clams were nicely cooked, slightly gritty and needed to be washed more thoroughly. The Spanish omelet wedge was spiritual, dish of the night award. The onion made the dish! The sliced fried artichoke was finely shaved, and again lacked a enjoyable flavor that I would order again. The chips with fried eggs and Jabugo ham was different, tasty and a concept I would not of thought about. Delicious! Casveseria Catalanahe was packed and stacked for a reason. A high vibe and energy even in the face of a revolt at the check in desk from hungry dinners. I came say without hesitation, we will give them a second try. The staff was friendly, engaging, warm and a good sense of humor, nothing but smiles. I can't wait for our next trip to Cerveseria Catalana and let them tell me what to order. Good luck and see you sooner than later.

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    La Alcoba Azul

    La Alcoba Azul

    4.6(202 reviews)
    0.5 kmBarri Gòtic
    €€

    We had planned to go to a tapas place recommended by our Gaudi House tour guide (Touring Pandas…read moreguide Jekaterina who was EXCELLENT) but the joint had a line of 20+...so we chose to go to my plan B! We were happy to enter the cozy La Alcoba Azul and seated by a smiling host immediately & presented with menus. The interior looks almost like a wine cellar with brick vaulted ceilings. The offerings are best described as fusion tapas but there are a few traditional bites as well. Our waiter presented us with an amuse bouché of pumpkin hummus topped with roasted pepitas on an herbed toasted baguette crisp. DELICIOUS! We confidently ordered the tomato tartare with avocado cream, basil, olive powder and rosemary olive oil caviar as well as a half order of cured Iberican meats featuring chorizo, loin, sausage and ham, an order of the hummus with black olives, parsley, pine nuts and pita triangles. All were terrific! We especially enjoyed the meats and tomato tartare. I enjoyed a red sangria that was satisfying and happened to be topped with cinnamon...a first and welcome addition for me. La Alcoba Azul is a spot we'll keep on our tapas go to list! You shouldn't hesitate to visit.

    For charm points, the inside of this place is exactly the kind of old-world Barcelona restaurant I…read morepictured before coming here. It is tight inside, and we were tucked into the back room, but in a cozy way. Service is slow in that classic European way, not sad slow, but the kind of slow that reminds you to savor the moment because you are on vacation. The menu descriptions were a little vague, so we took a few stabs in the dark. The eggplant dish we ordered ended up being my favorite, and the hummus with lamb was also very good. I usually love olives, but these did not hit for me. They were a bit too dry and firm, so buyer beware if you are picky about olives. All in all, a charming spot for a romantic vacation dinner.

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    Ciutat Comtal - beef tenderloin montadito with foie (7.15€)

    Ciutat Comtal

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    1.5 kmL'Eixample
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    During our three days in Barcelona, Cervecería Ciudad Condal was the very first tapas restaurant we…read morevisited -- and it turned out to be the absolute best! Our server, Amaya, was funny, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive. He took great care of us, and every single recommendation he made was delicious. I wish I knew all the Spanish names of the dishes because everything was amazing. The highlights for us were the Bacalao -- so tender and full of flavor -- and honestly the best octopus I've ever had in my life. We also loved the soft steak with duck liver served on a slice of French baguette, the shrimp skewers, patatas, and the Spanish ham with tomato toasts. Every dish was unforgettable. On top of the incredible food, the restaurant itself has such an elegant atmosphere with beautiful décor that made the whole dining experience even more special. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Barcelona!

    Ciutat Comtal was a restaurant that I had seen recommended numerous times while I was searching for…read moreplaces to eat at in Barcelona, and after coming here I can see why. I came here for lunch, and thankfully I didn't have to wait too long before I got seated inside. The interior is a bit on the smaller side, but it's quite bright with a lot of natural sunlight inside. For the food, I decided to get squid, codfish with honey allioli, and iberian ham montaditos. While all of the food was great, for me the codfish was hands-down the star of the show and probably one of the best dishes that I ate on the trip. The flavor of the sauce combined with the texture of the fish actually blew me away, and I can see why my server highly recommended this to me. If you just get one things when coming here, definitely make sure not to miss this dish. Highly recommend checking this place out for Spanish tapas, they represent the cuisine well!

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    Restaurant Pasa Tapas

    Restaurant Pasa Tapas

    2.8(8 reviews)
    0.6 kmBarceloneta
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    Walking from Barceloneta Beach, I stumbled upon Pasa Tapas and lured in by a very affordable menu…read moredel dia at lunch. Alas it was pretty average but you do have a variety of options and it came with wine which was a nice bonus. Started with some fideuá but found this paella noodle dish a little one note. Ironically the fried whole fishes, which didn't look very appetizing, were surprisingly decent. Crispy fried and served next to some refreshing salad. A simple flan rounds out the meal on a sweet note. Mostly locals inside. Not a destination stop per se but good value at lunch if you happen to be walking by.

    Did not enjoy my experience at all, if not even ruined my experience with great paella!…read more Disclaimer: I went to this place as part of a Sandeman tapas tour. (Was absolute rubbish and waste of time) The service: minimal Food: Below average paella Portion: I have had bigger tapas for babies Drinks: I have no idea what was served. Some form of watered down alco that's neither here nor there All in all, not a good experience at all. Agree I went with Sandeman so part to blame would be them. But my view is that if you love food, care about your customers, love your business; then care for your brand and don't join crappy partnerships. And if you plan to do that; suck it up and serve proper food!

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    Restaurant Pasa Tapas - Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

    Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

    Restaurant Pasa Tapas - Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

    Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

    Restaurant Pasa Tapas - Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

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    Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

    Celta - tapas - Updated May 2026

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