Les Vinyes serves up a 5-star meal that you would pay twice the price for in the United States. My…read morehusband and I had glasses of the house vino tinto, which was well chosen and perfectly chilled, and split the pimientos de padron. We hadn't figured out what the pimientos were yet, and we were on our last day of our trip, so we decided that we had to finally try them. Les Vinyes served up a delicious platter of perfectly-cooked peppers, which paired very well with our chilled wine. We then had the lamb ribs and the salmon "tacos" for our entrees. The tacos are definitely NOT tacos as you would expect in America - they're much better! Think of a cracker served with a large chunk of raw sushi salmon with guacamole and hummus... mmm. The lamb also was a great choice, and looking around the restaurant, I didn't see a single dish that looked unappetizing. We then ended with some of the house desserts. When we left, people were filling the place, so the locals definitely know where the good food is at. All in all, we ended up paying less than $50 American for a three course meal with bread and wine for two people, which I think is a great deal.

We just came across this place as we were exploring this little town. The food was delicious and…read morethe service was excellent. We would definitely return!

This is a fantastic find! Salads are amazing. Try Ensalata Cataluna. Sausage is fabulous…read more Everything is perfect.

This place had wonderful service and a cool atmosphere. Plenty of tapas options and we tried a…read morebunch.

Ziryab fell onto my radar as a popular tapas spot in Barcelona. I didn't make that many dining…read moreplans in advance before visiting the city, I just knew I wanted tapas. Ziryab seemed to fit the bill, so we made plans to stop here during our first night in the city. Ziryab is located close to the Gothic Quarter, on side street. It's kind of inconspicuous from the outside, but the interior gives way to a really welcoming space. The restaurant is separated into two main areas, with an earth-tone color scheme that has a rustic, almost cave-like aesthetic. The high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows keep the dining room open and spacious. The tapas menu had a good selection, and we decided on several items: pan con tomate, sweet potato rolls, chicken cannelloni, bacon-wrapped figs, croquettes, falafel, and a charcuterie board. All the tapas were great - my favorites were the chicken cannelloni, pan con tomate, and the charcuterie board. The cannelloni especially was a standout - definitely a unique dish, and the chicken was super flavorful. We opted for dessert, and got the feta whip cheesecake - this was great as well. The combination of tang and sweet was a good finisher to our meal. Service was great - everyone was friendly and our dishes were served at a good pace. Overall, I'm glad I tried out Ziryab - the tapas were delicious and atypical of ones you find elsewhere in Barcelona. I would have no qualms returning here for another meal.

Took a light stroll down Rambla Nova just off the main square nearby the seaside to have a…read morecappuccino to properly kick off the afternoon. The waitress was very friendly and although technically lunch isn't served until 1pm (a typical Catalan tradition, especially on Sundays) she offered the menu plus the signage was already out to lure hungry passerbys. This month happens to be a very busy Tarragona Festival and seating in old city is difficult to come by, so it was truly delightful to have open seats, have prompt service & have many options of paella for 1 or 2 people. Note: A lot of places across Spain have a minimum requirement of 2 or more for the kitchen to prepare any paella but just like the name, the Miracle wants you to order individually or to share two different varieties of paella. My foodie tastebuds are very satisfied! Near the end, the manager came by to say "Etas Bien?" Indeed it was! While it might not stand out from curbside appeal, it's definitely a standout experience in the quaint little town of Tarragona!

We had a great dinner in Tarragona here. It was pretty packed when we got to the restaurant around…read more8pm, and the owner told us to come back after 45 minutes. We were expecting to put our names down but he said he'd remember our faces! The restaurant is right on a beautiful & lively walkway by the sea, so 45 min went by quickly. We were starving by then but the food was definitely yummy - I got the prawn pesto tagliatelle, which was creamy and fresh. My friend got a vegetarian salad, and we both got glasses of red sangria, which was fruity and quite strong lol. I will say they didn't have that many appealing vegetarian options, but that seems to be the case in most of Spain. Service & ambience were on point too, and the owner made an effort to make us feel at home, would recommend this place

I was responsible for locking a great dinner for my last night in BCN. Yelp reviews looked…read morepromising, but this place topped all expectations. Service was great, but the food? Oh my. The fish in the ceviche was a tender as sushi, perfectly marinated with a nice combination in pomegranate and corn nut crunches. The scallop in corn was one of may favorite dishes I've eaten in forever. The seafood paella was a perfect as I could have hoped. I would go back in a heartbeat if I wasn't thousands of miles away now.

I was going through my camera roll from summer in Spain and had to write a review for this place. I…read moreloved this place and wish there was a location in the United States. This place has amazing food that is made with comfort and care. All dishes were outstanding and I could not choose which dish I liked the most. We ordered tapas and paella. The staff was so friendly and hardworking. We had the opportunity to meet the owner and he has an amazing story on how this place started. The ambiance is cozy and surprising quite a bit of seating. I would definitely recommend this place and come back as soon as a I go back to Spain.

Ohhh myyyy, talk about a hidden gem with exclusive flavors. Really an adorable hole in the wall…read morewith colorful barstools, medieval stone walls, friendly service, and tastes you can Only Get Here. Excellent hummus platter got our mouths watering, but the house-invented Sorda rocked our tastebuds. A mushroom, olive, queso combo with a light flatbread topper, the restaurant described its creation as a crunchy calzone. Much thinner than American-style calzone, and absolutely delightful. Pair up with red wine, and you cannot go wrong with this one-of-a-kind dish we will dream of for the rest of our days.

A very small (one might even say tiny) bar that we were told was carved out of old Roman ruins…read more The service was good as one would expect where there can only be about 10 customers. We had a delicious cheese plate and also me tea which was lovely. Kind of cool for the ambiance alone.