Very fun hipster vibe and decor. Sitting at the bar is quite narrow so be prepared for people…read morebumping into you. The staff was very attentive, friendly, and spoke English well. The fried chicken is amazing and so is the matcha cheesecake!! The salad with raw asparagus was surprisingly good! Honestly everything was really good and we are so happy we ate here!

3 1/2 stars. Plating was nice. Service was good. I really liked the potatoes. We ordered a lot…read moreof plates and I think what we ordered was just too mushy for me. Maybe I should have mixed some of the plates with bread to get more crunch. Ceviche was good. Daughter didn't like the fried chicken. Eggplant was too soft for me. Husband liked the duck dish but it was a bit salty. The shrimp dish was really good. It got a little hot in the restaurant as well.

We came to Encercle as a recommendation from our hotel concierge for a solid tapas place. We came…read morein around 8pm and found the place quiet and inviting. Ordered quite a few tapas dishes; everything was unique and delicious, but the fried artichokes were really good and not like anything I've had before! They make their sangria with red wine or cava; we chose the red wine option, and I can't stop thinking about how refreshing this was to drink. Though they offered paella, we came in strictly for the tapas, so we didn't order a paella dish. The waitstaff were very attentive, and at one point after a rowdy group came in, they apologized for the noise, which we didn't take offense to at all. I'd recommend Encercle for anybody looking for a good tapas restaurant in the Eixample area!

Ambiance: calm, chill, not touristy more a place where locals come…read more We shared a seafood paella and a couple tapas...paella was okay. The color was odd. The cava was tasty and we tried a Clara which is a light beer with lemon Fanta.

Food: Both the chicken in the pita and shawarma in the durum were very tender and juicy! The pita…read moreitself was good, but not as fluffy as other pitas I've had. The durum was also pretty good although I would have to say that the chicken pita was my favorite - The chicken was simply delicious and with so much flavor! Service: Very attentive and polite staff. Ambiance: It's a smaller place so you may have to wait outside as there's a handful of tables inside. There's no outside seating. Very casual spot but if you don't want to wait you can make a reservation.

Second stop of Barcelona was La Caravana! An amazing Mediterranean place which ended up being Halal…read moreafter asking the staff. The food is absolutely delicious and I think just might be some of the best Mediterranean I've had. There was a small wait before being seated but they are friendly and helpful in every step of the way. Absolutely recommend as this easily reaches must-have territory.

We were delighted to find this excellent elegant steakhouse within close walking distance of The…read moreOne hotel in Eixample. Many restaurants are closed on Sunday evenings, but we were lucky enough to snag early dinner reservations on a balmy evening in May. As we settled into our booth, our waiter Marco stopped by for our drinks order while we perused the menu. I asked Marco if he knows what a Lemon Drop is (not every restaurant in Spain does) and he said, "Of course!" Boyfriend ordered his usual very dry martini, up with a twist. First up was the Mr. Porter focaccia bread with a hummus, herbs, olive oil and yogurt dip, a different bread choice from most steakhouses and really fresh and good. Next was the Taboon Roasted Foie Gras, which was flavorful, rich and perfectly cooked. We ordered steaks, peppercorn sauce and a side of the Black Garlic Broccoli, perfectly cooked and just wonderful. Marco was so funny and sweet and attentive. He took a photo of us to remember our trip by. This is among the best steakhouses we've visited worldwide. We will definitely return on our next trip to Barcelona.

Omg! If I could give more stars I would. Everything was to die for. Service was amaze. Our waiter…read morewas Stefano and he well deserved what extra tip we left him. Ambiance was romantic as hell. Loved it. Great conversation with the people who sat next to us as well. Drinks and wine were good. The waiter recommended them. I had the After and a glass of a full body red.

Very tasty paella! Not too crowded yet with a nice intimate atmosphere. I didn't get a chance to…read moretry more "authentic" paella in Valencia but I think this would come pretty close to it if you crave paella while in Barcelona. Make a reservation beforehand. I saw a group who were almost turned away because they didn't make one.

La Paella De Su is a cute restaurant serving up authentic Valencian paellas. This was my first time…read morein Barcelona, and also my first time trying paella! I recommend making a reservation if you can, but I'm sure they allow walk-ins. The gentleman that served us was kinda and patient. He walked us through some of his recommendations. Their menu is scanned through a QR code with videos and pictures of all the paellas you can order. As our first time, we went with the classic 'The one from the beach bar' with shrimp, crayfish, and squid. The minimum order is for 2 people, so it was 50€. This was absolutely delicious, and very flavorful. This paella left a very good impression on us, and had us wondering if we could have paella this good back in the States. Perhaps we were hungry... perhaps us, Texans, just eat a lot. We decided to order a second one 'The Clumsy One' with duck magret and mushrooms. Since we had already 2 portions from the last the paella, the kindly allowed us to order 1 portion for this paella, 28.50€. When in Barcelona, you have to eat duck. It's just so good here. Duck was cooked perfectly. I think I might've liked this one better than 'The one from the beach bar.' Just a tip to actually order this one first because it does take a while to cook! Worth the wait, in my opinion! While waiting, we ordered a couple drinks. If you like sweet, you'll love the Valencia Libre - pretty much a spiked horchata. I highly recommend the clover club! Such a cute girly drink :)

Great hybrid between a traditional Spanish menu with a modern artsy feel. Good place for a casual…read morebrunch or to do some work (wifi is free). Beautiful decor of rustic wood, stone and brick, and hanging copper lamps and in the trendy Barcelona neighborhood, Gracia. Salmon Tartare, in house made brie with truffle, and the bread are all amazing. Place has an authentic feel and not too touristy, but still has an English menu option.

Friendly service and strong AC inside…read more Chicken Bao: More of a bao taco, but it tasted good. I would have liked more curry sauce. Rib meat bao: Another taco style bao with really tasty rib meat filling. A bit sweet, but worth it. Both baos are 2 pieces. Caesar salad w/ chicken: Imagine a Caesar salad where the dressing was not creamy, but more of a vinaigrette. This was excellent!

Definitely more upscale then most places we ate at in Barcelona, but not pretentious. Reservations…read moreare a good idea and their AC is nice and cool. Veggie croquet: Tasted fine but I didnt love this. Beef stuffed inside bread: Its beautiful and looks like a chocolate truffle. It was a bit sweet for me, but overall it was fine. Artichoke leaves: Comes with a hefty portion of diced olives which my wife hates but she enjoyed the artichoke. Octopus shareable (I forget the name): My wife was floored by how good this was. She wanted 100 more... Chicken canneloni with foie gras: Decadent! Very tasty with lots of unique flavors. So rich and creamy, this was nothing like I expected and it was fantastic. Iberico ham and pasta (forgot the name): This was the star of the night! Very rich and decadent (I hate repeating myself but I have to). This dish will give you gout if eaten frequently. Utterly delicious. "French toast dessert": Their signature dessert for over 20 years. Imagine a better version of creme brulle but with French toast. It also comes with a scoop of hazelnut ice cream which really brings it all together. Definitely a fish forward restaurant, but their meat dishes stole the show.

Bar out is a small but amazing restaurant. Huge selection of wines at accessible prices. We…read morestarted with croquettes and then a repeat since they were so good. Their fresh fish is lined up on ice. They have the menus in chalk with the prices. We also had the beef tartar which my wife loved. Great breads to accompany the options. This is a definite place to come

Everything about this place was wonderful - the service, ambience and food were all 5 stars for me…read more We stopped by for dinner on a weekday and there was no wait. They have both outdoor and indoor seating. I really liked the table that is just inside the door- you get a good view for people watching of the street and the restaurant below. Our server was very friendly and helpful with ordering. We got a pesto pasta, Alfredo, Caesar salad and pizza with sausage. Portions are big and set to share. This place is kid friendly, my toddler had access to a high chair and was very happy with her pasta options. The salad was a bit overdressed and the Caesar dressing was more creamy than I'd like but the toppings including fried chicken were very tasty. I liked my pesto a lot. My mom was happy with the Alfredo and the pizza was also a crowd pleaser. I recommend getting white wine with your meal although my husband was happy with their strong beer. Overall a really nice dinner option, highly recommend.

Pasta like an Italian grandma or Nona would make. Pizza Napoli. Choices galore. Friendly and…read moreunobtrusive service, cozy and scenic appropriate decor. Duck your head at the entrance and head down the stairs to a dining delight.

Started with pork gyoza and takoyaki, gyoza was amazing! So fresh and delicious, takoyaki was…read moreflavorful. Katsu was fantastic, really delicious. Udon noodles are made right there and everything was so fresh and delicious. great service, would go back again.

I was in Barcelona for a week, and despite being absolutely in love with the Spanish and Catalan…read morecuisine, I wanted to switch it up for one meal. I was out walking near my hotel and passed this place up, and decided to give it a shot. TBH, what drew me in was the "Kyoto" in the name of the restaurant because I went to Kyoto a year ago and had the time of my life, lol. Upon walking in I was immediately greeted by the chef and staff, and was impressed and in love with the Japanese-style decor! On to the food! Honestly, I didn't know what to expect. I thought this food was either going to be a let down, or pretty dang good. Luckily, it was pretty dang good! I started off with some gyoza, which was both flavorful and texturally pleasing! My main course was pork miso with egg over rice. Man, it was really, really good! Super super tasty and reminiscent of the food I had in Japan! I then washed the meal down with some Kirin, which was probably my favorite beer I had while in Japan. The service here was great as well, and I definitely recommend this place if you're in Barcelona and are craving an authentic taste of Japan!

Five star service! Three of us came here and got seated right away. Ordered the dinner combo,miso…read moresoup, tempura and fried rice(they have sushi and other dishes as options as well.) Food was overall great and made with fresh ingredients. Price was probably the cheapest around the area, 12.50 for the combo. If your looking for a comfortable family dining environment this is def the place to go

Excellent sushi. Salmon is amazing and the child loved it as well. Highly recommend. Warm and…read moreeasy!