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Came recommended by our hotel - we went early cause this place gets packed....no reservations - but the line moved pretty quickly. We chose several options off the tapas menu....loved the steak with Fois! Service was great, cute ambiance, was a solid choice so glad we went. It's a fun area it's in also.
I went here the day I arrived and my last night in Barcelona. Amaya was our server, both times we were a group of 6. If you have an open pallet to tapas and would like to experience this place, let the waiter select for your group. The first night he did fabulous, the second time we thought we knew how n what to order-we ended up with too much food. The sangria and local beer is fabulous. Also-their menu changes each day and night-the experience will be different for each person.
whatever you're doing in Barcelona, make a stop at this delicious tapas bar. They don't take reservations but the wait moves quickly as you'll see the servers moving fast! Every tapa we ordered was soooo goood that we started and ended our trip here we had the classic patatas bravas, jamón ibérico, croquettes, bacalao, & huevos cabreados - everything delicious. for dessert, we tried torrija quemada, churros con chocolate, crema catalana, and roscón borrachín. The vibe reminds me of a busy New York diner, which I love, so if you're looking for something more quiet and calm then this might not be the spot for you.
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!
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
Unbelievable tapas in Barcelona and the place to be. The value is phenomenal for the amount and quality of food you get. They have all the classic tapas and a rotating menu of seasonal and special options. We got a little of everything and cannot recommend this place enough.
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.
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.
2 years ago
Great service from the front staff on a very busy time and date. Food was great, prices are very reasonable. Cod, beef tenderloin and razer clams are a must!! No wonder the great reviews. Here's another 5 stars Ciutat Comtal! read more
1 year ago
The food was great -- fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented -- but what really made our visit stand out was the outstanding service. Our waitress, Thelma, was fantastic! She was warm, attentive, and made us feel so welcome from start to finish. It's rare to find service this genuine. Highly recommend stopping by, and if you can, ask for Thelma -- she'll make your meal even better! read more
3 years ago
I love this restaurant!! The food was terrific, the service outstanding, the ambience is great. It's a very busy place but if you can get a seat at the tapas bar, it is a wonderful experience! We ordered a few but as the chefs were creating new ones and they served, we would just ask for one of those... one of those ... just awesome. It was so good, we went to their sister restaurant the next day for lunch. The filet mignon with foie gras is amazing, the tuna/anchovy, all the traditional, too hard to mention them all. Attached are some pictures but this a must go to in Barcelona - it will be a most treasured memory of food while visiting this great city! read more
1 year ago
Overhyped tourist trap. Absolutely trash. Don't come here unless you want to get sick and bottom barrel quality food and service. Came to this place because it had raving reviews. I came to order their popular foie gras and beef tapa only for them to tell me they are out. I tried ordered the foie gras croquette as well and they said that was out as well. My sister in law and I shared the honey aoli COD and I had one of their mediocre mini cheeseburgers. The cod was very chewy, something I wasn't used to, I think it was over cooked or bad quality because most other places I've had cod, it's way easier to eat and usually soft to bite. Next day I was flying out of barcelona and my stomach was cramping so bad. I ended up having a bout of diarrhea and was feeling so weak the whole next day with absolutely no appetite. My SIL didn't start feeling sick until 24 hours later. She actually puked a few times as well as having had diarrhea. We know it was from this meal because our mom was with us, she didn't have any of the food and only the two of us had gotten sick. read more
2 years ago
Amazing array of tapas. With a pitcher of their sangria to accompany the feast it's an unbeatable place. We love it! read more
2 years ago
Love it!!! We had a great time , the food was delicious, the service out of this world by Giordy , he was the sweets guy ever, super extra nice, the ambience hip and cool , we saw and met people from all around the world!! You got to try it!!! Sorry about the pix, I was so excited , I forgot to take good pictures. read more
2 years ago
I think we had a bit of everything on their favorites list on the menu and all were muy excellente. The beef tenderloin montaditro foie, mini hamburger, the croquettes, the omlette, and finished with the churros. The atmosphere and service were just as incredible as the tapas! read more
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2 years ago
This was hands down one of my best dining experiences in Barcelona . The food was amazing as well as the service and atmosphere . The menu was full of delicious tapas , cold beer and good wine what more could you ask for . I highly recommend this place when visiting Barcelona . By the way , I have to say the prices read more
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Popular restaurant near Las Ramblas for tapas. Indoor and outdoor dining is available. We came at 1 PM on a Saturday in March and there was around a 20 minute wait for a party of three. Once we were seated, service was efficient and the food came out quickly. Overall, the food was not shockingly amazing, but it was pretty solid. Patatas bravas (4/5 stars): The potatoes were soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. I enjoyed the texture, and the different sauces complemented each other well. Tortilla patatas (4/5 stars): This was a sort of Spanish omelette with eggs, onions, potatoes, and a hint of cheese. Quite filling for its size. Slightly rich and savory. Xampinyons i espàrrecs planxa (3.5/5 stars): This was more average than the other dishes. The mushrooms and asparagus were cooked decently, but it did not stand out as much. I enjoyed the sauce. Solomillo turnera (3.5/5 stars): The beef was cooked well but lacked a bit of flavor. It came with a slice of bread and a pepper, though the combination of flavors was not particularly complementary. Gambas al ajillo (4/5 stars): Decently flavored. The shrimp was cooked well. I would've preferred a little less salt and a stronger garlic flavor (a matter of personal preference). 13 pimientos de padron (4/5 stars): I enjoyed these peppers! They were salted and good to eat by themself or between the other tapas. read more
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This place is one of the most popular places on yelp and rightfully so. It's right in the "main" area of Barcelona with lots of things going on all around you. That means you need to get here early or be prepared to wait. Also, note that this is supposedly the sister restaurant to ceveseria catalana & vinitus aka they serve literally the same menu. What we got: Foie + Steak: Tried this little bite and its amazing what you can get for ~3e Fried mix fish platter: I'd probably skip this unless you're a big fan of anchovies, since this is essentially fried calamari + anchovies Croquettes: Had a creamy texture on the inside Shishito peppers: Perfectly salted and grilled Eggplant chips with glaze: Surprisingly delicious. Thin, lightly-fried eggplant chips Codfish with honey glaze: This is one of their specialties and an absolute standout favorite. Highly recommend this dish Bread pudding: Great texture, not too sweet. Delicious Their wine selection is affordable and solid and their waitstaff is great as well. read more
If you're looking for good food at a good price, this is the spot. The restaurant is super busy throughout the day so come with the understanding that there might be a wait. They are quick though! we were seated inside in under 20 minutes. There's both indoor and out door seating. I ranked our favorites below from 1-6 From the traditional menu we ordered the prawn skewers(4), beef tenderloin montadito(2), bravas potatoes(6), and mixed fried fish(5). From the daily menu we ordered the fideua marinera (seafood noodles)(3), which was only available for lunch, and the hake fish with prawns in a santurce sauce(1). Honestly you can go wrong with anything on the menu. Everything was seasoned well and cooked perfectly. Definitely worth the visit read more
Straight off the plane to Ciutat, and we couldn't have been happier. We waited ~15 min for three around 10pm on a Saturday evening. Although it was raining, we opted to sit outside, happily dry in covered seating across the main restaurant. Everything we had was delicious. This included the razor clams, sliders, beef tenderloin with foie gras, patatas bravas, spanish omelette, and tomato bread (Pan Con Tomate). Clams - super fresh and tender in garlic and butter Sliders - was hesitant to get, because we thought they'd be typical sliders, but was recommended by our waiter / it didn't disappoint! Flavorful and juicy Beef tenderloin w foie - juicy tenderloin with rich foie with residual juiced soaked by a crunch slice of baguette Patatas bravas - crunchy potatoes with ketchup and mayo for dipping; simple but delicious Spanish omelette - omelette with potatoes and onions Tomato bread - tomatoes rubbed on crusty bread; again, simple but surprisingly tasty. We also had the Mixed Fry (assorted fried seafood), which was good but we preferred the other dishes more. This was all washed down with sangria. We left comfortably full, feeling very welcomed to Barcelona. read more
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Dinner on our last night in Barcelona. Good, popular place with long line/wait time to match. Have a Tapas menu (salty & sweet) and a Tapas of the day and full menu. Food was good. Albeit relatively small portions. Wine was 'measured' (lfill line on glass). I didn't really like that. Sangria was good and food was Very Tasty. Again, just smaller portions of everything than I might like. read more
So we had been turned away by the restaurant we wanted to originally try because of no reservations (spoiler alert we got there ,eventually) and we came here because the reviews looked pretty good . Needless to say that 14k people on google and 1k Plus on Yelp were not wrong .. this place is awesome . The restaurant is huge and has both indoor and outdoor seating , we decided to sit inside and surprisingly even got seated right away ,though the wait line was long (two people parties are easy to seat, I guess ). The gentleman serving us was really sweet inspite of the language issues and he used a lot of hand gestures to describe things , which honestly I did not understand much but his enthusiasm was infectious so we ordered what he recommended . First of the Sangria here was one of the best in all of our Spain trip and I highly recommend it . The Rioja was also a good addition . we ordered a bunch of Tapas and loved everything - Tomato Bread -Unbelievably simple and Unbelievably good Patatas Bravas - Crispy and came with a delicious sauce Beef Tenderloin - This was soft and well cooked beef and even though I am not a fan of beef tenderloin mostly , I did not mind this one. Fried fishes and peppers - Get the peppers , just get em ! Service is fantastic and prices are hard to beat . read more
Great atmosphere and the staff were very friendly. Despite it being extremely busy (@8!!!) The staff kept their cool and were organized. I LOVED the razor clams!!! It was cooked in parsley, garlic and lemon. Great combination that I would recommend to anyone. I came here to try new things, and I'm glad I popped into this place! read more
We stayed nearby and there was a huge wait outside of the restaurant every. single. day. Well.. now we can see why. We had a late lunch on a Sunday and got seated without a wait. Our favorite dishes were the garlic shrimp (not pictured), lobster rice and the fried eggplant with honey. I've never had crispy fried eggplant before, but it was oddly addicting and I finished the whole plate! Whoops. The inside was enormous and even with it filled, all of our food came out of quickly. Talk about efficient! Our waiter was busy yet attentive to us. All the tapas were authentic, tasty, and best of all... extremely well priced read more
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Stopped in while passing through this rainy city. Great food and drinks. Service and establishment is great as well as very clean. The only problem this place is too far once I go back home read more
2 years ago
This place is absolutely amazing. Well worth the wait. Service, food, top notch. Prices reasonable for such great food. read more
2 years ago
We were looking for a place to have lunch and this place had good reviews so we decided to check it out. There were 8 of us and they had a perfect round table for us in the back. The vibe of this place was so cool. It's so much bigger inside than we expected. We ordered the octopus, which we liked. It was a 4/5. We also tried the sliced fried artichokes (which were amazing!! I could eat these everyday). The seafood medley in melted garlic butter was SO tasty. We also ordered a codfish with honey aoli. We loved this too. It was cooked perfectly and we loved the combination of flavors. A worker at our hotel told us to try the churros and chocolate somewhere while we were out so we were excited to see those on the menu. We all loved these as well. The chocolate was dark and rich, and dipping the churros in it was heavenly. The dishes all came out fast and we were in and out within 45 minutes, which was perfect! We would totally come here again and try more things if we were ever in the area. read more
3 years ago
Great value, food and decor. We were greeted by a kind hostess in English asking if we wanted inside or out. We sat inside here and it was a nice looking place. Menus were available in Spanish and English. Our waitress was great and her English was great. We were in a corner actually that seemed like the tourists corner or English speaking area. I can live with that. Food was great at a decent value. Including drinks we ordered 15 things and came up to 70 something. Would recommend them for sure. read more
2 years ago
We came here around 9:30 pm on a Friday for our first night in Barcelona and was so pleased with the food and fast service. It was super busy and we anticipated a 30 min wait but only waited 15. The razor clams are a must have. I would not get the cod in honey again because it was overly sweet and the sweetness didn't compliment the fish. The crema catalana was just like a creme brulee but had notes of cinnamon and maybe orange-- so good. Overall, the food was amazing and the sangria too! Definitely coming back here before we leave Barcelona. read more
1 year ago
Our very first meal in Spain and in Europe . It did disappoint. Staff was friendly and food came out at a great pace . From the mini cheeseburgers to the bacalao . It was all delicious. And their bread pudding dessert and churros are awesome . read more
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2 years ago
Well fellow YELPERS, thanks for this recommendation!! I was looking for a Tapas restaurant walking distance to our place. This one showed promise. The 4 of us walked down to it. Easy to navigate. The line was LONG, 30 minute wait++. I went to put my name on the list and Miss Shirley. She got us in immediately, thanks!! We had Edwardo as our server, fantastic!!! The tapas were excellent!! The lamb tapa AMAZING!! The shellfish was so fresh and tasty. The wine list is excellent!! Fell in love with this restaurant...clean and wonderful decor!! read more
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Rambla de Catalunya, 18
08007 Barcelona
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L'Eixample
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