La Esquina fell on my radar via my brother. He did his own research of spots to try while in…read moreBarcelona and heard good things about this place. The menu and reviews looked great, so I was excited to check it out. That being said, we made plans to have a late dinner here our second night in the city. The vibe of La Esquina is super casual - there's a decently-sized dining area with a bar towards the back that serves as a focal point. There's nothing too noteworthy about the decor - it almost doesn't match the food they serve but that just might be my perspective. The menu is mostly tapas, separated by protein type. Additionally, they have some larger format rice dishes that are meant to be shared. We decided on tapas as well as one of the rice dishes - because why not both? For tapas, we ordered two skewers: pork and sea bass, croquettes, pimientos, patatas bravas, and steak tartate croissants. All the tapas were great - though the croissants and patatas were the biggest standouts. The latter were cooked perfectly and had a generous helping of sauces, while the former was super creative and delicious. Our rice dish had cuttlefish and prawns that was seasoned well and prepared in a tasty squid ink sauce. The rice was slightly firm, and that cuttlefish really came through. The overall flavor was heavy on the seafood so it may not be everyone's taste, but it worked for me. We opted for dessert, and went with the Crema Catalán. This was similar to a crème brûlée, but topped with a thin layer of caramel. It was really good, surprisingly not overly sweet and a great finisher to our meal. Service was good, everyone was really friendly and food came out at a good pace. Overall, La Esquina was an excellent find, I'm really glad we checked it out and I wouldn't hesitate to return for another meal.

The food was delicious. I really enjoyed the crispy yet flavorful croquettes. The paella was very…read moreflavorful as well. We opted to dine outside on a beautiful fall day. The servers were very pleasant and attentive.

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.

An exceptional dining experience. We had dinner here recently while in the city and it proved to be…read moreone of the best of many great ones. Reservations at 20:30 and they are recommended. Stylish and modern interior, with an open kitchen allows you to see all the action in the kitchen while enjoying your meal. We were warmly greeted walking in and seated in the same moments. Service was excellent, the menu concise and well executed. The interior seating, along a wall of windows, either a view of the outside or the kitchen, is comfortable and cozy. After giving the menu a good read over, we started with half a dozen local oysters. They were delicious, fresh and plump, sweet and flavorful. For the entree, the Sea Bass seemed to be in order for our night. Along with some ala carte green beans and a serving of their version of tomato bread. The fish was cooked to perfection, whole fish with head deboned, it was so juicy and flaky and hit all the boxes. One of the best servings of seabass I've had and I have had it numerous ways over the years. The tomato bread baked crisp with a nice tomato spread and grilled, simply delicious. The green beans, haricot verts, were beautifully prepared with a great grilled flavor and texture. A wonderful meal on many levels. Then dessert, the Dali cheesecake, was a work of art, really. A pair of red Dali lips, creamy rich light velvety smooth and delicious. A great end to an excellent meal. Our server went above and beyond making our dining experience there special, the attention to detail and gracious attitude a step above. 5 Stars on all marks - worth a visit, reservations highly recommended. 01063

Being charged for bread when not being asked in advance was completely off putting. Also, when the…read moremanager brought me a drink with gin and sugar on his own without being asked after he knew I liked vodka and non-sweet beverages and then being charged 15 euros, that's unacceptable. I don't care which country I'm in or what the cultural norms are, it's ridiculous. I Felt taken advantage of and this was my second time at this restaurant. Will not return. Service otherwise was excellent by Diana. Food quality is very good too.

This is a great restaurant! I walked by it the day before not thinking it was a restaurant because…read moreit looks like it's a chocolate factory from the outside. It turns out it was a chocolate factory eons ago. Now it's a restaurant run by the same family that used to make chocolates. The decor inside is a mixture of traditional old fashioned and some new. It's a good mix. The service is friendly and attentive. The staff speak English as well as Español and Català. We had a leisurely, late, typical Catalan lunch. We were there almost 2 hours and enjoyed every minute of it. To drink we had a pitcher of sangria (26€), which was a perfect accompaniment to our lunch. The starters were pa amb tomàquet i oli (4.90€) (lightly toasted bread rubbed with tomatoes and oil), and ensalata burrata (16.9€) (burrata soft cheese over thinly sliced tomatoes accompanied with rocket lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes and olives). For the main course we had fidueà negra amb langostino (40.20€) (a black paella but with noodles instead of rice, with seafood). Delicious! For dessert we had yummy Crema de Catalunya (8.5€) (this is like a creme brulee, but a slightly different taste and texture). We recommend this restaurant. You will enjoy it.

Love, love, love this L'Eixample neighborhood gem, Rene Cafe*Bar!…read moreThe best ever olives, marinaded in a very tasty spicy mixture. I don't even like most olives I've eaten in the US, but I couldn't get enough of Rene's olives. Apparently, we couldn't get enough of Rene's adorable Bartender, Stefano, because we made a point of stopping in to visit and eat Tapas every night. The entire Staff was so nice. The interior is bright, warm and welcoming with beautiful character. The signature dessert is amazing. It is a combination of a flat flaky, but not dry pastry that is topped with a delicious Liqueur. We conducted our own research project to find the best Sangria in Barcelona... I have to say Rene Cafe's was the winner of this quest for the best!

We flew in late to Barcelona on a Saturday evening and when we got there we were looking for an…read moreeasy meal. We were staying in the Hotel Sehrs just down the road and this was a a 2 minute walk so easy peasy!!!! We showed up around 9:30PM and got a table for four inside which was great. We all got some drinks, mixture of beer and wine which was all priced well! For our entrees we all tried different things but I got the combination with flank steak, croquetas, fries and salad. It was a huge plate for a great price! Everything was delicious and simple not to mention our waiter was amazing! He gave us each a shot of a Galician liquor on the house which was a great way to end a stressful day. Wish we had the chance to stop by one more time while there.

Truly an amazing steak house experience, presentation and service was phenomenal. Cool atmosphereread more

A very old restaurant named after track cycling, featuring high-quality tapas, bar food, and main…read moredishes all served by a staff more focused on efficiency than personality. On a recent visit to Barcelona, I visited Velódromo both for a solo dinner as well as breakfast the following day. I loved the food and found the Velódromo Pastrami sandwich, made in homage to Katz in NYC, both humorous in its weird interpretation of the original, and also completely delicious. They DO have an English menu available but do not expect all of the staff to understand you. Please be kind and have your google translate ready. It's worth it just so you can blend in, lay back, and enjoy this classic neighborhood gem.

This is a great restaurant for a quick bite or hearty meal. The day we went was full of large…read moreparties due to the holiday. But the staff there went out of there way to create a nice table for us. The service was very good and the food delicious.

Our server was very nice and patient. She explained how it works very clearly and they would bring…read moreyou the tapas when they are freshly made so you get the best taste of them. Would like to see more meat tapa options cus we mostly see veggie ones. Average price for pincho places. Overall we like it here

I wanted to try a place like this on my trip to Spain. I picked Lizarran because of the great…read morereviews and the proximity to my hotel. This place is a decent option for a quick pinxto fix. You take a plate and help yourself from the counter. At the end of the meal they calculate your total based off the toothpicks. There were lots of delicious cheese pinxtos. The goat cheese one had soooo much cheese, it was amazing. Octopus was a little disappointing because it was chewy (maybe overcooked or just because it was sitting out) and the potatoes didn't seem to be cooked all the way. This is a fast snack option to get you back to scheduled plans. I wouldnt go out of my way to come here.

This local, small corner restaurant is most authentic and provides absolutely fantastic Spanish…read moretortillas. In fact, having lived in Spain for 7 years, I dare claiming these to be some of the very best ones. The servive is very friendly, and Papi himself, who cooks these tortillas daily basis, greeted us and explained the history of the place. We will definitely return to repeat the treat!

The food and drinks were great! The pastrami sandwich was delicious and the espresso martinis were…read moremade well. The only suggestion I have with the pattatas bravas is to add less sauce.