Stumbled here by chance on my family's first night in Barcelona. We ate early, arriving at 6pm and…read morewas seated right away. A line formed and remained by 7:30pm and thereafter. They did bus the tables to seat people with a noticeable quickness. They have a rotating daily menu that changes the specials each day. We ended up here 3x and each time had different foods. Some evenings we enjoyed make the others so it'll depend on what menu items you get each day. Food came quick, service was prompt, and prices were more than reasonable.

As an international traveling food critic and unbeknownst to the staff, the following is what I…read moreexperienced: - The host seated us next to a table of three self-absorbed, loud and obnoxiously nonstop talking late teens early twenties girls. - The food bus'ers attempted to deliver the wrong order to our and nearby tables five times. - The 1/2 order (three small slivers) tomato soaked bread (1/2 PA AMB TOMAQUET) was certainly not worth the €2.5! - The Greek Salad (ENS GREGA) was the worst example of such we have ever had (my party included an authentic Greek). The feta cheese was absolutely disgusting, it tasted like imitation rubber cheese. - The "Al Ajillo" Style Shrimps (GAMBES AMB ALLADA) had a very strange flavor within it, which overwhelmed the garlic flavors. - The Beef Tenderloin (FILET VEDELLA), she had to spit 1/4 of it out because it was too tough. - Everything was overpriced there for the value. If you are in the area DO NOT waste your time nor money dining here!!!

Excellent!!! It was so good we went there twice during our vacation. We were well taken care of…read moreduring our dinner. We enjoyed the salad to start which was great and large enough to share. I ordered the ribeye and my fiancé ordered the sirloin. Her sirloin was more tender than a fillet and tasted great.. make sure you get the hot rock with your steak and don't order it too overdone cause you can cook it on the hot rock. Delicious!!!! One of the best steaks I have had. You won't be disappointed. Enjoy!!!

This restaurant is within walking distance to the Best Hotel 4 Barcelona…read more We ordered the roasted baby lamb leg, beef cheek and the seabass. All three dishes were good. The lamb leg was tender and juicy. The beef cheek was super tender and the potatoes were perfect partner for this dish. The seabass had nice sear marks with lots of roasted vegetables. The seafood croquettes were nothing special and they were very small. We enjoyed a nice bottle of red Ramon Bilbao. The server was polite and kind. The overall dining experience was superb and we enjoyed our tine here. If you are looking for somewhere to try some excellent grilled meats and seafood look no further.

We stopped here for something to eat on our way to Sagrada Família. A cozy, cute place with…read morefriendly helpful servers. We enjoyed our margherita pizza. We got water to drink - perfect to cool down in this heat wave!

This is a fantastic little Mediterranean restaurant mostly Italian and Spanish dishes. Chef is from…read moreFlorence Italy and he can definitely cook. Pizza's to paella, and desserts are all great. Highly recommend their Italian cheesecake and their homemade pistachio cello.... Wowza. Limited seating outside, but make sure you do overlooking basilica la familia is just breathtaking. Fantastic service , Fantastic Food, Fantastic Drinks equal a Fantastic Time.

We were referred to La Pepita from a relative who said the food was delicious and a casual spot. We…read morewent to lunch at 1pm (when it opens) after a Sagrada Família tour. It's about a 6 minute taxi ride from there. We were seated in the back room with the writing covering the walls. The front bar seemed a little livelier but we took what was offered. Husband had house red wine (3.50 euros) and I had sangria (4.50 euros). Good pours for both. We started with the red shrimp (gambillos) in a lemongrass sauce, about 6 shrimp for 15 euros. Then grilled octopus (which was very tender) over mash potatos and snap peas for 15 euros. We also had a side of grilled bread (4 pieces) for 3.5. We also ordered the Pepita beef with mash potato but took home for dinner as we were full (18 euros). We finished with the homemade corn ice cream with carmelized popcorn and raspberries, which was very unique at 6.5. We added our names to the wall to top off the meal. Service was quick and friendly. Total bill was 85 euros including 5 drinks. It was our best meal in Barcelona so far.

Super hopping tapas bar and table place, the signature anchovy dish, ceviche, and octopus were all…read morevery good. The bar guy was very quick and hardworking. The 1906 or something beer was surprisingly good and kind of honey sweet. Cava was great with jamon. The only bad thing is that sitting at the bar, people will keep hitting your backside unless you scoot in sideways Need cash to leave tip : s

Some meals stay with you forever, and this was one of them…read more The food here was, without question, some of the best I've ever had. The foie gras was absolutely unforgettable--rich, delicate, and simply to die for. The sangria was equally exceptional, fresh, balanced, and dangerously delicious. But what makes this place truly special is something that can't be captured on a menu. The atmosphere, the warmth, the way time seems to slow down... words simply can't do it justice. If you're visiting Barcelona, don't just come here for dinner. Come here to fall in love with the food, the city, the moment, or maybe even someone sitting across the table. An experience I'll never forget.

My husband and I arrived to Barcelona late in the evening. We had read reviews that the food scene…read moreextended well into the night, so we decided that even though it was 10:30pm, we would still walk over to Tapeo and see if we had any luck getting seating. Well, the restaurant was cute and cozy with a great ambiance. With luck on our side, we found two seats at the bar and quickly ordered drinks. We ordered a pitcher of the sangria (because why not?). The sangria was delicious, refreshing, and made to order. It was definitely more authentic than what we're getting in America. We ordered the patatas bravas, tempura asparagus, the octopus, and the steak. It all came out as it became available. We couldn't decide what our favorite was, to be honest. We ordered an ice cream sandwich for dessert and quickly requested our bill. We didn't want to hold the staff up as we noticed they were cleaning the establishment and people were finishing up. Overall, what a great experience for our first meal in Barcelona! Cute and hidden gem.

A fresh foods eat natural place in Pobrenou…read more Prides itself on its fine cooking and rightfully so. I often give five stars for one dish that is "the best of its kind". Market Cuina Fresca gets a best of its kind for gazpacho. I have had lots of gazpacho both in Spain and in the U.S. Nothing comes even remotely close to the Market Cuina Fresca version. Their secret? a) Coconut milk b) Lots of freshly drizzled light Spanish olive oil on top. Does this make a difference? Ask me when I come down from Paradise. As for the rest of the menu ... Neither my wife nor I were enthused about the bacalhau curry. Everything else was completely pleasant - at the level you would expect from a local chef - local ingredient restaurant. If you live in Barcelona - this place is a very real neighborhood hangout. Most of the customers know each other. Friendliness rules. A fine place to hang out. And if I lived in Pobrenou, I would hang out too. And eat lots and lots and lots and lots and lots of gazpacho.

It's hard to find something good in barca by chance. Here's one! We took the menu for 13,50…read moreincluding salad, main, dessert and a drink - it was very nice and we can absolutely recommend this place. If they'd also cooperate with a local roaster for a good coffee I wouldn't miss a thing.

The white sangria with cava is fire. The jamon tapas is as big as my niece and they were so…read morefriendly and welcoming. I also had the best little anchovies on top of the most tasty delicious tomatoes. Simple yet satisfying af. Great place to stop in, get buzzed, use the restroom, and taste some top-notch tapas. Wish I had more of an appetite whenI was here!

Anyone who goes here should definitely try one of their seafood dishes.. They are absolutely…read moreamazing and the wait staff are also very good. I would totally recommend checking this place out..

Starting out, speaking with the hostess, Karen. Being in the restaurant business for many years,…read moreshe is one of the top hostesses I have ever worked with or have seen in other restaurants. Under extreme pressure, she did an outstanding job! They are very lucky to have her in that front of the house position. Wait staff very good, food was outstanding. Extremely busy, very well-run restaurant. I wish we had a restaurant like that where we live!

Ended here one evening with friends and despite the long line we were seated promptly. I think our…read morelager party of 5 helped us get a table easier. Looking at the menu made us do a double take because it was extremely similar to Catalana just for me to realize they're sister restaurants. We tried the beef and foie from here and liked it more than Catalana's version. We also got better service here. It was just extremely gracious and warm. Food came fast and prices are great. All around happy dinner spot.

If ever visiting the lovely and colorful Poblenou, be sure to visit this incredible restaurant! The…read morecheese selection and quality is absolutely superb. Even if without time to sit down and eat, do buy some cheese to go! We did that and then returned for a proper dinner. The atmosphere was so cozy and makes me feel like it's Christmas there everyday! The service is so kind and accommodating. We shared three incredible salads (one with bufalo mozzarella, one with mushrooms, and the third with orange and chili, as well as shared a large cheese plate of cheeses from Northern Spain. Wow! Everything was absolutely divine! All of the salads were incredible (and it was my first and last bite of jamon iberico while in Barcelona as I'm vegetarian and made an exception of a bite here in order to experience the culinary history of Barcelona... and I am so glad I did this here as my cousin who lives near the restaurant confirmed it is among the best Iberico he had ever eaten). The Rose was incredible and they offer an extensive wine list. The cheeses were unforgettable dekicious. It was such a delicious, beautiful and memorable dinner with such lovely company and our last dinner together in Barcelona this trip. Thank you so much! We hope one day soon to return to Barcelona from NYC!

As primarily English speaking it has been a disappointing culinary adventure throughout Spain, but…read morenot here. Not only did our server amuse our broken Spanish but he also spoke English. The food was absolutely amazing. I had a Tebia salad. I honestly can't say I've been so excited over a salad. It had a wonderful aray of light toppings with a hot host cheese on toast. It was delightful and rich with the semisweet salad. My spouse had the fondue and a toast with iberco ham. The tiramisu was not to sweet yet creamy and delicate. Great service, great meal, great start to our trip to Barcelona. Best meal yet in Spain

What a gem! Yes, it's a bit touristy -- but in the fun, festive, "you're on vacation and loving…read morelife" kind of way. Taverna El Glop wraps you up in its warm, lively atmosphere the second you walk in. We were a group of four, and from start to finish, we had an awesome time. The open kitchen is a great touch -- you can watch the chef in action, which adds to the energy and makes the whole experience feel more connected and authentic. We shared a bunch of dishes, and everything was on point. The paella was rich and delicious -- exactly what we came for. The patatas bravas were crispy, creamy, and gone in seconds, and the shishito peppers were the perfect salty, snacky starter. Of course, we had to get a pitcher of sangria (okay, maybe two), which was fruity, refreshing, and just strong enough to keep things festive. The space itself has this great, rustic charm -- complete with checkered tablecloths and even an old cigarette machine near the bar (haven't seen one of those since I was a kid -- aren't those banned in the U.S. now?). I don't smoke -- smoking sucks -- but it added a bit of unexpected nostalgia and character. Service was excellent. I always make a point to be friendly, ask people their names, and introduce myself -- and that's usually met with warmth. It definitely was here. The staff were quick, kind, and seemed to enjoy the place as much as we did. Personally, I loved it. It's the kind of place you remember -- not because it's fancy or trendy, but because it's fun, flavorful, and full of heart. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

The best paella we had in Barcelona!! Highly recommended…read morethat you try this place. Their paella has a lot of seafood, the taste is flavorful, and the portion is generous. The service is also great. The manager (Aptiom) even allowed us to dine in even without reservation. When we saw the wait list...it is long! MUST TRY THIS AWESOME PLACE! For food quality, service, and ambience i will rate this experience with 4.8.