During our three days in Barcelona, Cervecería Ciudad Condal was the very first tapas restaurant we visited -- 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! read more

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Ciutat Comtal was a restaurant that I had seen recommended numerous times while I was searching for places 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! read more

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Came here on the strong recommendation of a friend. Usually people recommend places and I am not impressed. This place really impressed me. I hope it wasn't because we had walked about 25k steps by the time we got there but because the place was so darn good! We got there around 630pm on a Monday evening got seated right away. When we left an hour later there was a line to get in. Amaya was our waiter and he was wonderful. We knew we wanted to try the following dishes: Razorback clams 5/5: I've only seen these in NY and had them stir fried. These were steamed and perfectly tender. Of the 3 pieces I ate, one had that funny tang at the end but the other two were great. Squeezed a little lemon on top and it was perfection! Creamy Asparagus and mushroom 3/5: Dunno why everyone says to order this. It was okay but nothing special to it. A good hit of garlic I suppose but nothing to write home about. Spanish omelette 5/5: It really tasted like a melt in your mouth scalloped au gratin. But the combination of tender potatoes, cream and light egg just melts in your mouth. Loved the little buttered tomatoe bread too to balance the "omelette". Amaya, our awesome waiter wanted to surprise us with his recommendations. They were: Suckling pig 4/5: I had wanted to try this and the first bite was disappointing too salty but when I added some of the orange sauce it balanced it out perfectly. Very tender but I wouldn't order it again. Prawn skewer 5/5: Wow. That's all there is to say. The prawn and calamari rings were so tender and the prawns were fresh and juicy. Cooked to perfection. Cod with "olivado" 5/5: This was the best dish by far. The fish was flakey tender and the cheese? with hint of tomatoes was all balanced to well. I thought the hubs was going to lick his plate! For dessert he ordered us the "torrija" which tasted like a combination of donut, cream, and creme brûlée. 5/5! The combination of flavors and textures in your mouth was sooooo good! We also had a half pitcher of sangria and some sparkling water. The ambiance is upbeat and even though it was crowded, it wasn't noisy. It's a very pretty space and fairly large. I would say this was one of my best meals ever. You need to come to this place! read more

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Visiting from out of country. This is a tapas restaurant. The food was good, we were seated outside after a 10 minute wait. There were quite a few people. The beef tenderloin was too raw for our liking and we asked to have it medium and they were nice about it. We tried lots of stuff and would recommend it. Just be prepared for the wait and ask for the English menu. read more

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Got this reco from a fellow Yelper. This was my favorite dining experience in Barcelona. Arrived at noon on a weekday with a party of 6 without reservations. The restaurant is quite large, so they were able to seat us since the locals seem to eat at 1 PM. Servers were very friendly and spoke quite a bit of English. They gave us a Catalan/Spanish Menu as well as an English menu. The servers mentioned that tables are available for 1.5 hours and then they ask you to leave. We had no problems with the timing as the food comes out quickly after ordering. The food - recommended without reservations Burnt Saint Teresa "torrija" - easily my favorite dessert on the trip, maybe the best overall dish. If a popover, cream puff, and a crème brûlée got together and had a baby, this dessert would be the result. Eggy-bready on the outside, cream filling, and a caramelized sugar crust on top. I saw some people post a picture of this dessert and label it "bread pudding". That's like posting a picture of the Sistine Chapel and calling it "paint on stone". "Cabreaos" style eggs - "angry" eggs - a bowl of shoestring fries + chile sauce + 2 sunny side up eggs - this is all cut up and mixed table-side. Eat it quick while it's still crispy. Grilled Razor Clams and Grilled Galician Clams - very fresh seafood, simply prepared. Cooked to perfection. Creamy mushrooms assortment - if you like mushrooms, you like this dish. Comes with an egg yolk that gets mixed in. Codfish with honey "aioli" - the fish has a bit of chew to it - maybe slightly underdone. Honey adds quite a bit of sweetness. Never had this pairing before and definitely worth trying. Recommended Chocolate with churros - 5 thin pieces of churro. The chocolate is one of the better ones we had on the trip - more chocolate flavor and very smooth (not a broken emulsion) Fried Mix - squid, cuttlefish, small fishes, padron pepper - the peppers look like shishitos, but they don't have any heat. Everything was cooked well, but I liked the small fish the best. These were ok - Lobster Rice - their version of paella? There were visible lobster shells on top. I prefer a more traditional paella. Green Salad with raw vegetables - served with bottles of vinegar and olive oil for read more

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Food was excellent, but the service on the day of going was really non-existent from the time of waiting, to seating, and being served. The hostess had our party stand in the restaurant for a good 20 min after being called in ready only to realize our table wasn't going to be. Our server was new, day one on the job, at a very hectic spot which I empathize with. The selection of tapas and postres was well worth the wait though, and everything tasted great so would be back. I'm sure other experiences and future experiences could be better. read more

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Ask for Rene . The experience was lovely. We took a girls trip to Barcelona and we were spoiled by all of the delicious food + wine options.

We had a lovely table upstairs and a very knowledgeable and helpful server. The food was excellent, we had tomato bread, sliced fried artichokes, and a spread, Brie, candied walnut and honey baguette. My wife topped it off with a crème brûlée bread pudding she loved with a cappuccino. Lovely place make sure you know the street names and number when looking as it is an unassuming facade. It's worth the wait if you have one. read more

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We came here twice while in Barcelona. The service is typical Spain and they don't come by frequently, but once the food is ordered it's put to the table very quickly. This is an excellent spot for tapas. The wait isn't long and it's totally worth it. read more

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Fiancée and I stopped in here for dinner our very first night visiting Barcelona off of a recommendation from a friend. This place was amazing. The vibe, ambiance and decor were cozy and looked great. We were able to be seated right away and the wait staff was with us immediately. We ordered a few different tapas including sliced meats and Patatas Bravas. Everything was delicious! We also ordered a pitcher of Cava Sangria and couldn't recommend it more. Check this place out if you're ever in the area. read more

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Good and service was amazing. I would go back over and over again! This was definitely one of my top places in Barcelona read more

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One of the best tapas place my friends and I visited while staying the week in Barcelona. This place is very accommodating for the space and time that it is opened until. Service was quick and no complaints. Food was AMAZING!!! You just have to try it - flavor is rich and has a lot of depth. It's more on the heavier side in terms of palette so come hungry :) The space was well lit, spacious, and was very nice for a late night visit. read more

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Had a lovely time at this restaurant. Requested outside seating and placed at a table for two. Wait staff came over with menus took our drink orders. We chose from their Tapas menu ordering a meat and potato pasta dish, lobster rice, asparagus, sautéed mushrooms, and potato dish with a sauce drizzle. Every item came out nicely prepared and hot. All the Tapas were wonderful and we were glad we had a walk back to work it off. The server was very friendly and helpful. read more

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This was one of the best restaurants I had during my time in Spain. Everything we ate was so so good. Service was also amazing. read more

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This place is packed but the line moves quickly. On a Saturday night when the entire city seemed to be put and about, we were waiting outside for a spot, but seated at the bar area in minutes. Service was fast and friendly and then even offered English menus when they realized we weren't fluent in Spanish. We got the grilled shrimp skewers, grilled pulpo, Spanish potato omelette served with tomato bread and montadito with cured meats and cheese - manchego cheese, ham, chorizo and Iberico ham. All the dishes were excellent. A couple seated next to us informed is that they have great French toast as one of their desserts, but we were too full to try it out. Ah! Next time! Will look forward to returning here! read more

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We had lunch at Ciutat Comtal & it was delish! Originally was planning on going to a different restaurant next door BUT Ciutat Comtal looked busy!! And you know, many times, if a place is busy, it must mean the food is good. We were seated within minutes & this restaurant is actually pretty big. We were sat in the back & which was well lit. Here's what we ended up ordering: -iberian jamon medium platter -bread w/ tomato (to pair w/ the iberian jamon) -beef w/ foie gras -bravas potatoes -cola w/ lemon -razor clams -pulpo -fried anchovies -Spanish omelette MY FAVORITE was the beef w/ foie gras! OMG, it was TOO good. I wanted to order another one but needed to leave some room to try the other dishes. Bravas potatoes are ALWAYS good, haven't had a bad one yet (fingers crossed haha). Everything came out quick & service was not bad at all. I think this place is a bit touristy but I mean, not complaining. All the dishes we ordered were yummy... the beef w/ foie gras is my favorite though & a must order! They did unfortunately forget two other dishes we ordered (salmon & mussels). Luckily, we were getting full so it was fine that these dishes didn't end up coming. DEFINITELY come here and order the beef with foie gras!!! read more

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We went out looking for dinner and tried Ciutat Comtal after seeing good Yelp reviews. Eating outside had that European vibe with street performers, though there's a 1.5-hour time limit. The menu came in English and Spanish, and we had beef tenderloin, cod with honey, eggplant chips, fried anchovies, squid tentacles, crema catalana, and bread pudding. The food was average --plenty of other restaurants on the same street I'd probably try instead. read more

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We had a tapas mission and this spot said - hold my sangria. Ciutat Comtal serves up traditional tapas and pinchos tapas. Traditional tapas is shared plates. Pinchos tapas is single serve like 1/2 bites. We got calamari so fresh codfish, patatas bravas, shrimp/octopus and stuffed peppers. The place is busy for a reason, and not just because tourists are scared to venture too far off Passeig de Gràcia. Solid stop. read more

We were seated rather quick regardless of the lineup outside. The tapas are good but nothing that would blow your mind. Some of the tapas were delicious and others were just okay. It's still good to check it out and try some of their tapas since it's in the city. read more

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Just returned from a 3 week trip all over Spain and Ciutat Comtal was one of my favorite Tapa bars I had the pleasure to eat at. Nestled just off Passeig de Gràcia, Ciutat Comtal is one of those rare places that effortlessly balances popularity with authenticity. From the moment you arrive, there is energy in the air with locals chatting animatedly over delicious Tapas, vermouth, Tinto de Vino and travelers soaking up the atmosphere. We sat in the outdoor seating area and service was friendly and the Tapas came out fairly quick. This is classic Barcelona, the restaurant and food was vibrant, flavorful, and it was absolutely unforgettable. read more

Ciutat Comtal - Gambas al Ajillo ( shrimp in garlic oil) - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Enjoyed it so much, came here twice during our visit to Barcelona! Lovely tapas restaurant in a great area - near Plaza Catalunya and Ramblas. Great ambience with a lot of seating, air conditioning, and a patio. They have the classic menu and a daily specials menu that as you guessed it changes daily. It features classics we all know and love like patatas bravas, cuttlefish, red prawns (so incredibly tasty!), and pimento padron. As well as interesting others like suckling pig with apple chutney and a grilled mix featuring shrimp, clams, and mussels. Try to go earlier as some of the more popular specials sell out quickly! Their white wine sangria is also very good and comes in two sizes (half pitcher and full pitcher!) Service is also fast! Food comes quick and they're very pleasant about it! read more

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In Barcelona for a few days...the hotel recommended this restaurant. Wow! A must visit. Darius was super! He recommended various dishes: the bacalla fish was superb! Melted in my mouth. My hubby is not into fish, so Darius brought several items that were perfect. Highly recommend! read more

Ciutat Comtal was our favorite tapas spot during our trip to Spain. If you're visiting from another country, don't forget that on Spanish time, lunch is around 2-3 pm and dinner is later around 9-11 pm. There is going to be a big crowd outside waiting in line to get in, but the wait wasn't too bad. The crowd was a combination of locals and tourists. They have both Spanish and English menus, so don't be intimidated. Our waiter was great and gave us several recommendations. We liked every dish we tried! Our personal favorites were the Cabreaos style eggs (the potatoes are so crunchy and perfectly coated with runny egg and spice), prawns skewer montadito (so plump and fresh!), beef tenderloin montadito with foie (the foie gras is rich and just melts in your mouth). We also enjoyed the razor clams and Iberian ham with tomato bread. If we're ever back in Barcelona, we will definitely return here. read more

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Tapas in Barcelona! Everything we had was so delicious. Celiac in our party had no issues; staff was very knowledgeable as to what dishes he could eat. Four of us shared 8 plates. We had the grilled red shrimp, beef with creamy potatoes, mussels, green beans, cod and eggplant chips. We sat outside enjoying people watching. Inside has a nice vibe as well. read more

Ciutat Comtal - Mussels, red shrimp and cod - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

Great Tapas. They accept walk in. Place was really busy but food was quick. Reasonable price. read more

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I absolutely love this place . As as solo traveler , this is the perfect place to enjoy their delicious offerings at the bar from the tortilla espanola , grilled shrimp skewers and my ultimate favorite, foie on beef tenderloin , all paired with a small bottle of cava . Great , vibey ambiance with fast service . Yes it's a tourist spot which is to be expected as it's in that part of the town , close to shopping ( both medium and high end stores ). Though I was there alone , it's a great place to come with a group ! I wish I came with more people so I can try the other delicious dishes ( an example , another person at the bar ordered the eggplant chips which looked incredible ). Next time ... read more

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This is a solid tapas bar near Placa de Catalunya. It shares the same owner as Cervesaria Catalana and Vinitus. My favorites are the eggplant chips, and the shrimp and asparagus tempura. The eggplant chips were crispy and had a nice sweet drizzle on top. I have never dipped shrimp tempura in romesco sauce before, but it was nice, kind of felt like it was a Japanese-Spanish fusion tapa. The torrija (Spanish French toast) was good too. Service was pretty fast. Given the number of tourists in the area, I am sure they would want to turn over the tables as soon as possible. Unlike other tapas places in touristy areas, this one gets a big thumb up from me. read more

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Absolutely amazing!!! We found this place on a whim, down the street from another bar. We sat under the tents near a firepit. We ordered several tapas and they all tasted AMAZING. The service was fantastic. They were on point and always took away our empty dishes quickly. We ordered 7 tapas and ALL of them were amazing. The sangria was good as well. I will highly recommend this place and honestly, I hope we come back once more before we head home to the states. FYI the owner is the same for both Ciutat and Anxoita. 5 stars all around! read more

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Thought we would have to wait a bit to get seated, but there's a lot of seating both indoor and outdoor. Even with so many customers, their service was rather fast and efficient. Once we got seated, they wasted no time and asked us if we were ready to order. We ordered a few traditional Spanish tapas, which we were all very delightful CALAMARI ANDALUSIAN: Loved this! The batter was very thin and the calamari were all very thick and bouncy! These were so easy to eat and the citrus from the lemon cut the oiliness from the calamari. CROQUETTES: Crispy on the outside, soft and buttery inside. I loved the croquettes and could probably inhale a ton of these. PAPAS FRITAS: I'm not a huge papas fritas fan, but my boyfriend is and he loved the sauce and seasoning on the potatoes. The potatoes were crispy on the outside, but soft and pillowy inside as well. TENDERLOIN AND FOIE GRAS MONTADITO: I didn't love this as much especially for what it's worth. The tenderloin was hard to chew through and the foie gras just seemed a little extra on top of it. Nothing about the flavors really stood out. But the one item that deserves a category of it is own is the TORRIGA QUEMADA DE STA TERESA. Oh my goodness! This bread pudding was amazing! The custard was brûlée and toasty, but creamy and rich. Even the bread soaked in everything and was creamy and very flavorful. If there's anything you should get, it's this! read more

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The hostess gave my table to someone else when I was waiting. That was annoying. But I got the next table rather quickly. Other than that, the food and service were great. I would recommend the place. read more

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We are here visiting! We let our server help us choose the tapas. The food was wonderful. It is so flavorful and really great options. I'm so happy we chose to eat here. Great service, fresh food, and great location. read more

Ciutat Comtal - Mussels and prawns with calamari - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

Came in for lunch and only had to wait about 15 minutes for a table for 4. The hostess was very friendly. She then led us upstairs to our table that was against a wall near the waiters station. Service wasn't speedy but we got everything we ordered and everything was so good!! Even our simple steak sandwich was so delicious!! I am so glad we were able to enjoy lunch here! read more

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Ciutat Comtal was a recommendation from a friend and I had it bookmarked for our last lunch in the city. We arrived around 12:30pm on a Saturday and there was no wait. It's actually a really big space, so they sat us upstairs in a quiet corner. We had grilled razor clams, octopus Galician style, duck with apple and oporto sauce montaditos, grilled scallop and prawn montaditos, and the tenderloin and foie gras montaditos. The razor clams and the octopus were the highlights, along with the grilled scallop and prawn montaditos. I actually ended up ordering another of the scallop and prawn montaditos. The food was really, really good and I am recommending it to all my friends moving forward. If you're looking to have lunch here later than 1pm on a Saturday, be prepared to wait. By the time we left about an hour later, there was a huge line. read more

This place was recommended by the concierge last time I was in Barcelona. Last night I decided to give it a try since the line was not long as I expected. Looks small, but as soon as you walk in you see the seafood they have on display. That was a plus showing a huge variety to choose from. The hosts was great seating me promptly and the guys at the bar was great and friendly. The menu has so much to choose from I would try everything if I could. If you want fresh seafood tapas, I would go to Ciutat Comtal for sure. read more

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Wonderful tapas and sangria. We loved all the tapas but we trusted the waiter when he said he would take care of us with his recommendations and it cost us a lot more than we wanted to spend. Live and learn. Honey over cod tapa was the bomb! I would not get the steak with fat on bread. Not worth it. Red wine sangria was better to us than the sparking sangria. The desserts were very inexpensive and good. Overall, it is fairly reasonable near La Ramblas. Clean, nice and inviting. read more

Came at around 6 pm on a weekday in December and no wait! I heard from a friend in Barcelona that you don't need a reservation as long as you come before 8/9 ish. But there were lots of people inside. It's a very big restaurant that is super nicely decorated. Great ambiance. Our waiter was funny, nice, and had great recommendations. We got the cod with honey, pan con tomate, patatas bravas, fried calamari, and Spanish omelette. All were amazing but my favorite was probably the omelette. And for dessert we got torrijas de Santa Teresa which was amazing. Highly recommend, definitely very authentic and great and good price too! read more

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Tapas were delicious here. I would definitely get the asparagus and mushrooms, and razor clams again. The mini cheeseburger and hot dog were delicious but way too small. I knew mini meant they were small but I didn't think they were going to be bites. The sardine and red pepper sandwich was good but memorable. Papatas bravas were perfectly deep fried, so eat when hot. read more

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We had our first meal and our last meal in Barcelona here. Both times we were seated almost immediately, but we did see lines when we left. Timing is everything. Service was fast and the two waiters that we had were both friendly and brought our food quickly. We liked the asparagus and mushrooms so much that we got it both times. The patatas bravas and the churros with chocolate were also repeats. The flan was very good and the squid tentacles were delicious but sold out by our second visit. Our least favorite was the grilled spring onions. The restaurant is fairly large and has outdoor seating. read more

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Wow, this place was packed when we arrived! It was 6 of us and we only waited about 15 mins! It was totally worth the wait! Our waiter just picked out the most popular tapas for us and we did not disappoint! We had foie gras with beef, lobster wrapped with bacon, shrimp, salmon with mushrooms and pearl onion, cod, Iberico with garlic bread, crab croquettes! He was so nice and friendly and even took a picture of our group for us! The limon beer was light and tasty! It was really busy and people just kept coming! I definitely would come back again! read more

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My favorite tapas in Barcelona. Anchovies are so good. Seat at the bar to enjoy the vibes.