El Camino

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!!!

Dining room

Lenguado con calamares

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Open till 1:30am?

Ciutat Comtal

4.3(1.4k reviews)

0.5 km•L'Eixample

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.

Amazing food. One of the most delicious restaurants my family ate at while in Barcelona. It was…read morevery convenient in terms of proximity to our hotel. All the wait staff we encountered spoke English, which made ordering easier. They have both Spanish and English menus. This restaurant was packed with tourists but we still managed to get seating right away. Very good tapas. The food was the highlight of the evening but the service was excellent as well. Comparable prices to restaurants with similar ambiance in the U.S.

0.5 km•Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

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Mini hamburguesa 3,55...

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The entrance

Tosca

4.3(297 reviews)

The best restaurant for Tapas in Barcelona. Everything we ate was superb with a ton of flavor. The…read moreatmosphere is very comfortable with plenty of table space. Also don't forget the dessert.

We were walking and wanted more Spanish tapas. Found this place, and it was super good!…read more Service was a bit slow, even for Spanish standards, but that's okay. I think we're just used to American waiters rushing for us giving the check so quickly after the food is all done. Food was great.

Inside

Tuna Tataki with sangria

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Apple crumble

Cera 23

4.7(634 reviews)

1.4 km•El Raval

This was an amazing restaurant. The atmosphere was quiet and cozy. It was very restful after a…read morehectic day. Our waitress was so nice and helpful (I feel bad I didn't catch her name). We had a seafood paella and mushroom risotto, both were well made and very filling. For dessert we split the best cheesecake. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

After seeing several highly positive reviews (from some Elite Yelpers no less), we stumbled in…read moreafter a long day of sightseeing. We were welcomed by the barmaid in the front and promptly seated by the manager. The ambiance is calm, romantic, and cozy, and the menu intriguing. We started with cocktails, and an appetizer of Iberian Carpaccio. My wife and I both selected paella as a main course, mine was the Arròs Negre (squid ink), which was amazing . Highly recommended!

Jamin iberico with bread.

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Blackberry mojito + back to galicia

Cañete

4.6(582 reviews)

1.3 km•El Raval

Have the best time at Cañete during our honeymoon! Husband emailed them to see if they would be…read moreable to accomodate us maybe a month or two prior to our visit and they were able to grant us a reservation. Thank goodness we had a reservation, otherwise the wait time for walk-ins was quoted to be 2-3 hours. We were seated at the counter, smack-dab in the middle of all the action. The drinks were just okay, but the tapas were great! We tried the anchovy dish, jamon, tomato toast, paella, padron peppers, spanish omelette, mussels, and finished with the crema catalana for dessert. All of the dishes were outstanding and they did not disappoint. Service was phenomenal and they were all very friendly and engaging with diners. They guided us on how many plates to order and stopped us from ordering too much, which I appreciate since we weren't sure how big each portion was. Would definitely come back if I had the chance!

Maybe (other than that great church) the only reason to come to Barcelona. It is a fallen city in…read moremany ways. Every year it's luster gets dulled. Imported problems linger. Be careful ladies! The street outside this resturant is not safe in my estimation. I mean my beautiful daughter did get chased by "a newer uninvited resident." Inside? The best resturant in the city. Maybe in all of Spain. I could make a case for it to be THE BEST RESTURANT ON EARTH. (Except that title goes to Commanders Palace in New Orleans or Caviar Kaspia in Paris.But maybe not.) Great service. Great food. Great feeling place. Drawbacks? The neighborhood. The entrance to get in is AWFUL. The place is always too crowded and it can get very loud. Yet I am giving it the maximum stars? "Why Mancow," you ask. Ready? I don't know! Its just THAT SPECIAL.

Packed with locals - Faiyoh!! (Uncle Roger)

Lobster croquettes

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La Pepita

4.6(665 reviews)

1.2 km•Gràcia

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

The walls!

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Gata Mala

4.8(149 reviews)

2.2 km•Gràcia

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I loved this place. It was a special place to take close friends visiting from out of town, Pilar…read moreis the best and the food was always fresh and delicious. The environment was warm and welcoming - having lived so far from home, I knew I could go to the Gata Mala and feel at home.

My wife and I absolutely loved Gata Mala. The food and…read moreatmosphere were incredible. Every single plate that came out was magic. We loved it so much so that we decided to eat there three nights in a row. Pilar was so friendly and accommodating. I was very sad to see that it closed. I hope Pilar opens up something in the future.

Ice cold

Combination platter

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Little space with a huge kick of flavor and friendly service! Don't pass this place by!!

Guell

4.5(156 reviews)

1.4 km•El Raval

Absolutely delicious and wonderful service! We were looking for some delicious tapas and paella and…read morethis place went above and beyond! The seafood paella was delicious and I highly recommend the beef pieces and the potatoes with the spicy red sauce. Everything was so good!

good food experience. You can never go wrong with Patato brava. We also had other dishes Mushrooms,…read moretortilla, salmon

0.9 km•Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

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Paella de Mariscos

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Arugula salad and goat cheese eggplant

Arcano Restaurant Barcelona

4.5(422 reviews)

great experience with friends…read more we arrived at 7pm and didn't leave until 1030p, so that should give you a little hint on whether we liked it to not. ambiance - the entrance is located down a little alleyway. once inside, you are surrounded by stone in an old, cave like building. the lighting and styling make it a cozy space to enjoy a wonderful meal. the service - our waiter (Daniele) was on point. incredibly personable, attentive, and funny! the food was timed incredibly well. they gave us plenty of time to enjoy, instead of rushing things out one after another. we had a group of 11, so we had to do the prix-fixe menu. let me tell you though, the amount of food was easily enough for 15 people. the starters - these were shared with the table, but they definitely brought more than enough. crispy bread with tomatoes and olive oil pesto infused burrata with roasted tomatoes tuna tartare with crispy plantains brioche topped with Catalan sausage, truffle cream, and crunchy mushrooms each of these was tasty. i'd say my favorites were the tuna tartare and the brioche. the mains: each person selected their main. cod cooked 2 ways with trinxat (mashed potato, winter cabbage, rendered pork fat), iberian ham, and figs argentine angus tenderloin Iberian pluma (cut from acorn fed pig), smoked sweet potato i got the last one and it. was. AMAZING. cooked to a medium and was deliciously tender. others reported the angus tenderloin was good, but needed some kind of sauce with it. desserts (pick one): variety of chocolates cannoli filled with goat cheese cheesecake and berries ice cream - passionfruit and raspberry with a white crunch for 65 euro per person for the prix-fixe, this was a great meal to share with friends! drinks - very reasonably priced bottles of wine (around 28 euro per bottle), so we kept well hydrated throughout the experience. others in the group got cocktails and said they were really good as well. i've never spent 3.5 hrs in any restaurant, anywhere, but i would go back here in a heartbeat. i fully recommend checking this place out if you're in Barcelona!

We got lucky with a walk-in and sat at one of the tables in the front. The waiters here are very…read moreattentive and the restaurant is beautiful. We mainly came in here for cocktails and tried some tapas, but definitely will be back to try more food our next visit to Barcelona!

Arches stone walls arcano restaurant Barcelona

Arcano restaurant Barcelona cocktails

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Tuna tartare

Babula

4.6(37 reviews)

0.6 km•L'Eixample

We came here late night and we were able to grab two seats at the bar. Very cool experience five…read moretapas for two people was the perfect amount. Great ambience and every dish you could tell was carefully thought of. We ordered the special wagyu which we didn't know was $78 until the bill came so maybe just stuck to things in the menu - but besides that pretty decent prices for the quality.

Loved so many things about this spot!…read more Walking in felt like you were walking into a trendy, jungle restaurant. Lots of fun food options and the drinks were delicious! Would recommend!!

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No Hay Mañana

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Cava Sangria

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Amanda A.

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7 years ago

decided to go here because I was staying near by and it ended up being my favorite place for tapas in Barcelona. They also have a lot of vegetarian options, good wine, and friendly staff. I will be back! read more

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3 years ago

Business closed. Yelp needs update. The restaurant doesn't exist but the business hours are continue to be posted. read more

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