Loved this local tapas bar away from the major tourist district. Food was delicious with tapas,…read moreservice was excellent, and vibe was authentic.

This place was phenomenal, authentic and delicious…read more We ordered several tapas and two ''main courses' which we shared amongst four of us. Service was great as well. Seating was comfortable, so parties of probably up to 6 can make this place work.

The server was excellent and a one person show, we came in the same day as Merce 2024 and had to…read morewait a little bit but everything was delicious. We ordered the skirt steak/flank steak/pork with Chimichurri/oxtail and had to get second servings. Ochobcn is a small local neighborhood Argentinian restaurant and worth every penny. The server was truly the star of the show. He took the time to chat with us and truly looked like he loved what he was doing.

3rd try is the charm for sure! Had steak at 2 other tapas restaurants and was not impressed with…read morethe quality but had high hopes as this space received so many great reviews. We arrived shortly after opening and there were a few non reserved tables so we promptly snagged a table in the back. The space is small but charming. I would highly recommend making reservations because you do not want to miss this experience. We ordered several dishes and as each one was brought to the table it was evident from plating and scent alone that we were going to be satisfied. Satisfied is not generally what I strive for when dining out on vacation. I want to be transported to the culture and flavor profiles through food. Dinner here was incredible from the attentive but non pretentious service to the sheer quality and preparation of the food. A great date night spot while visiting Barcelona! They prepare your steak how you ask for it and serve it by portions of 100grams. You order the weight you want. Yes, it was very nice to meat you we also ordered the stuffed potato, gnocci, fried provolone and croquette. All solid choices and would absolutely order again.

This place is incredible. It checks all of the boxes: atmosphere, taste, service, selection and…read moreprice. We were reccomended here and so glad we went! We were seated downstairs which was a great vibe. The zucchini "ravioli" were great, but the burrata with tomato jam was out of this world. We also had tomato bread, octopus and patatas. It was phenomenal. This place is not to be missed if you're in Barcelona!!

My friend and I stumbled soon this place and were so glad we did!! The food was amazing and it was…read moregreat service. We got sat right away and ordered the sangria- definitely do it!! It had fresh fruit and was delicious! Good spot, good prices and good vibes!

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

I had paella and Sangria. It was the best Sangria I have ever had, and I got 3! The food, service…read moreand ambiance were amazing! Totally recommend the restaurant.

We came here on a random Yelp review and we were NOT disappointed! We started with sangria and…read moremushrooms. The sangria was incredible. mushrooms coocked in butter and white wine and just about a ton of garlic! Amazing! And then the paella negro.. Black rice with seafood. Worth the wait! This is a whole-in-the-wall restaurant worthy of your time and money!!!

Close to Sagreda Familia. They have a small outdoor eating area on the street as well as a really…read morebig indoor dining area. I love the design inside. Feels homey. I love the pig legs hung up on the walls. No smoking inside so thats a nice change of pace, unlike the streets. Customer service is definitely not up to par as in the US. But thats ok. Were in Baecelona. They are quick to get your order. Paella takes 30 min to come out which they tell you. They spend the majority of the other time running around busy, which means they basically leave you alone borderline ignore you. We had to flag them down multiple times to put in more drink orders. But I guess I didnt come here for service. They also kept bringing the wrong tables food to our table at the beginning, which was kinda annoying. But food and drinks do come out quickly, and I appreciate them telling me that paellas takes about 30 min to come out. But the food was amazing. And the drinks were the best drinks we've had on vacation these past 3 weeks in over 3 countries and 5 cities, which is saying a lot. Enough to overcome the service issues. We had the following amazing dishes: 1. Paella de marisco- like any other paella places, its for 2 people, and the price is x2. Its a really large dish. Comes served in cast iron. It smells amazing and tastes even more amazing!! Good amount of seafood. Rice is cooked well. I love the sauce its in. And the cast iron really crisps up the bottom of the rice really well. And who doesnt love crunchy rice, it really gives it a nice texture and adds a different dimension and flavor. 2. Grilled squid- whole baby squids grilled. Not burnt. Cooked well, not chewy. I love the pesto sauce its in. And the lemon you squeeze over it just puts it over the top. Very well done. Great appetizer. Came out super quick. 3. Fried potatoes in garlic aioli. The potatoes were cooked well. I didnt care for the aioli sauce. I much prefer the bravas sauce instead. But also a good appetizer that came out quickly. The drinks were so good. We ordered 4 different drinks. At first I was just glad they had cocktails on the menu as suppose to just wines or sangria or beer. They have 4 different cocktails. We tried 3 of them and they were just so good!! Truly amazing. Perfect balance of sweetness and alcohol. 1. Sex on the beach- looks pretty. Tastes amazing. Super refreshing. Sweet but in a good way. A must order. 2. Tinto de verano- really good sangria mixed with lemon soda. It was very smooth. Tasted great. I really enjoyed it. It was such a nice mouth feel. Really refreshing and light. 3. Mojito- this one was good too. What a mojito should taste like. Not alcohol forward. And way at the bottom, little sugar crystals. It was very good. And cold!! 4. Sangria- didnt care too much for this one. It was ok. Had better. Overall the food was amazing. They didnt offer us any desserts. Which I'm sad about because I wpulsbe ordered some. We had some left overs which was good for a late night meal. All that we ordered came out to 80 something euros which I dont think is bad at all!! Really enjoyed the food, and for the drinks alone, I would come back!!

Our group was craving paella and this was an experience. It's in a beautiful area near the W hotel…read more It is a very large venue that can accommodate large groups, and a reservation is highly recommended. They have an open concept kitchen where you can watch them make the paella and there's a stool to take pictures. Our group got the 4 course meal and everything was fantastic, but I absolutely loved the crudo. I would have to say that my favorite paella was the noodle dish because of the texture and how much it soaked up the flavors. Would highly recommend a visit here for an upscale paella experience.

We had. Chance to go there as part of a food tour and here's everything we tried - we had a glass…read moreof cava and a glass of of tinto which were both great and generous . We then tried : 1) fried calamity - it was ok - nothing amazing but pretty solid (3.7/5) 2) pedron peppers - fried and salty they were excellent ! (4.1/5) 3) chicken wings with sweet and spicy sauce : that was just ok. The wings were quite small and nothing too exciting w the sauce (3.5/5) 4) potato's bravas - the fried potatoes were not bad , their spicy sauce was bomb !(3.7/5) 5) fresh bread pan con tomato - the bread was excellent ! Also very nice portion 6) potato tortilla - this is a very traditional Catalunyan dish . This one was just ok , I had better (3.5/5) The place seem very popular w locals and the atmosphere is great !

Very basic tapas and not overwhelming at all. Several better options around. Service is very slow…read moreand ambiance very basic.

I won't be really unbiased when I'll describe El Diset. In my opinion it's one of the best place to…read morehave a tapas diner and drink various spanish wines. First let's talk about the location. The restaurant is based at few meters only of Centre Cultural i memoria del Born, int he middle of the most animated area in Barcelona : El Born. Let's just say that if you don't follow my hints and don't pay a visit to El Diset, you will find around many places to have other cocktails, other atmospheres, other grooves. Just walk through Carer de la Princessa and you'll probably stop by a place I've already visited. So, let's get back to El Diset. El Diset is a small restaurant in a small street of El Born. Not so easy to stop by it if you don't target it because it's not one of the main street of El Born, but the restaurant is always full and if you want a seat you'd better book before. I would say the place can host 40 to 50 persons. The light is quite filtered and soft. Huge light bubbles will definitely give a very sweet atmosphere to your diner. Well... Let's be honest... People in Barcelona tend to talk loudly so it may not be so sweet and romantic place depending of people around your table. Shelves are filled with bottles and are an invitation to taste them. The food is REALLY amazing and you shouldn't be disappointed whatever tapas you decide to try. You won't find fatty tapas. Expect here to find some well cooked ones, quite originals. My preference definitely go to Ham (you can't avoid ham in Barcelona...), Guacamole, ceviche and (forget your diet) croquetass. Just ask the friendly waiters about the best wines you should have with your selection of tapas. If the menu proposes some couples dish + wine, if you don't go for it then rely on the recommandations of the staff. They really know very well their wines and will sure find the best harmony between tapas and wine. If you want to try red wines i would suggest you Martinet Bru, Teixar (price of this last one can scary, but really the best I've drunk in BCN) or a Durona 100% sumol from Mont Rubi. You will find a good white wine, Testuan, made in catalunya at Cabrils, few kilometers of Barcelona, that will perfectly match with seafood, for instance perfect with salmon or ceviche. In El Diset, including the wine you can have a really really good diner for 30 euros by person if you don't choose too expensive wines. Just book your table and go for it. You really won't regret it. You can book on lower tables, more comfortable at the rear of the restaurant, or hight tables maybe a little more noisy closer of the entrance. PS : restaurant only opened on diner time / Two services.

The menu was simple and straightforward, and the atmosphere was quaint and intimate. We stumbled…read moreupon this restaurant tucked away in an alley, and it was such a pleasant surprise. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and very well prepared. They also had a great wine selection. Wonderful service