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    El Xiringo

    4.3 (16 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Delicious rice with smoked octopus and mushrooms. Min 2 people, 17 euros each
    Natalie W.

    We really enjoyed the food and wine here, we just found the restaurant too hot despite the AC and because it's so small when there are few customers it gets a slightly awkward atmosphere. It shouldn't suffer from the latter problem at all really, given the quality of the food it should be full every night and I was sad to see this wasn't the case when we passed at other times. I really would recommend trying it out - the mushroom croquetas were great as was the fried cuttlefish. Be careful to leave room if you are getting a rice dish though - our smoked octopus rice became a bit of a challenge to finish although I did because it was just so impressively well-cooked, one of the best rice dishes I've ever had in a restaurant.

    Vrithi C.

    Amazingly fresh and delicious seafood!! This place was recommended by our walking tour guide and it sure lived up to its name!! We made reservations online, which was helpful! Got there for a late dinner on Sunday. Service: great friendly service. They take the time to explain the menu offerings. It's a small restaurant so I recommend making reservations. Food: authentic Catalonian and Spanish dishes. We got the patatas bravas for appetizer which surely hit the spot! The restaurant owner recommended the black paella with mixed seafood. The paella is not ordered per portion but per person. We were three of us but they let us share 2 portions which was sufficient and out of this world! I highly highly recommend the paella! Drinks : we got Gin and tonics and they were good too. It's cool to watch them make it with a gin spoon

    Benjamin E.

    Chef Xavi is an expert with two very important things seafood and cava. You simply cannot go wrong by putting a night out in his hands. We had after dinner drinks and dessert at el xiringo during our first night in Barcelona tasting the best cava we've ever had and could not resist coming back the next night. The following evening our meal began with perfectly grilled octopus, gently seared tuna, and the most delicious shrimp, but the show stopper was the seafood and rice. Everything was cooked perfectly with each ingredient standing on its own and at the same time blending perfectly. Xavi also has a great wine list and makes the best gin and tonic I've ever had. For dessert order the crema catalana with pineapple.

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    Cerveseria Catalana - Lenguado con calamares

    Cerveseria Catalana

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    2.9 kmL'Eixample
    €€€

    Food was amazing! I don't remember the names of the tapas we ordered but everything was delicious!read more

    Oh my goodness this is so good. If I ever go to Barcelona again I would come here…read more Must get: Steak with foie gras on bread 8/10: sooo decadent and luxurious. It's abt 8 euros a piece. Very flavorful and fast experience. Oxtail and mashed potatoes 10/10: the oxtail meet is so tender and flavorful. The mashed potatoes pair so well with the oxtail. Mushroom, steak, and egg yolk 9/10: soo flavorful and balance of veggies and protein. Amazing textures and flavors. Sparkling sangria: 8/10 I don't normally live the taste of alcohol but this was great. Not tooooo strong and if tastes pretty good if you mix it with the orange juice. Fresh orange juice: 10/10 so tangy and delicious. I can't recommend it enough. Patatas bravas: 9/10 solid no complaints! Dessert Tapas: - bread dessert (Tarija): 11/10 amazing dessert that is creamy, cameralized, and has a mochi like texture. This fried chewy dessert is not too sweet and such an affordable price. - coconut pudding 9/10 solid and refreshing if you like flan - bread, chocolate oil, salt 7/10: I live the complex flavors. The chocolate mousse was light and the bread to mousse ratio was perfect. It's a smaller dessert tho I wouldn't recommend it if ur sharing. Service: amazing! Staff I'm everywhere so it was very easy to order more food. Also we were sitting buy the area where they made dessert and they allowed me to record them making it!! Comfortable ambiance great for date night or casual meals!!!

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    La Alcoba Azul - Spicy Potato

    La Alcoba Azul

    4.6(207 reviews)
    1.3 kmBarri Gòtic
    €€

    This place was absolutely worth the wait for a table! From the moment we sat down, Sabastian made…read moreus feel so welcome and taken care of. Not only was his service incredible, but he also gave us amazing recommendations for our upcoming trip to Buenos Aires in two weeks. The food was hands-down our best meal in Barcelona. Every dish felt authentic and full of flavor. Our favorites were the accordion-style baked potato topped with creamy aioli and spicy sauce, and the truffle brie toast, which was completely out of this world. To top it all off, the meal ended with a shot of local acorn liquor as we toasted Jordi, our other server, which also made the whole experience feel so special. And shoutout to Flor behind the bar for the fantastic margaritas and sangria! Thank you, Sabastian, Jordi, and Flor for making our Barcelona trip so unforgettable. We'll be talking about this meal for a long time!

    I had an excellent dinner here. The bartender/server was great, he helped walk me through some of…read morethe menu items and we discussed the different foods as I was eating. The inside of this place js small but has great decor, you feel like your stepping back into medieval times. It's perfectly at home in the gothic quarter. I had the bread to start with the tomato spread, this was very good. The spicy potato was phenomenal, a smothered baked potato in a nice blend of sauces. Then the sea bass and prawns in a coconut milk based soup...the star. Reminded me of a Thai Tom Kha soup. Overall would highly recommend. If I ever return to Barcelona, I will stop in.

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    Restaurant Pasa Tapas

    Restaurant Pasa Tapas

    2.8(8 reviews)
    0.4 kmBarceloneta
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    Walking from Barceloneta Beach, I stumbled upon Pasa Tapas and lured in by a very affordable menu…read moredel dia at lunch. Alas it was pretty average but you do have a variety of options and it came with wine which was a nice bonus. Started with some fideuá but found this paella noodle dish a little one note. Ironically the fried whole fishes, which didn't look very appetizing, were surprisingly decent. Crispy fried and served next to some refreshing salad. A simple flan rounds out the meal on a sweet note. Mostly locals inside. Not a destination stop per se but good value at lunch if you happen to be walking by.

    Did not enjoy my experience at all, if not even ruined my experience with great paella!…read more Disclaimer: I went to this place as part of a Sandeman tapas tour. (Was absolute rubbish and waste of time) The service: minimal Food: Below average paella Portion: I have had bigger tapas for babies Drinks: I have no idea what was served. Some form of watered down alco that's neither here nor there All in all, not a good experience at all. Agree I went with Sandeman so part to blame would be them. But my view is that if you love food, care about your customers, love your business; then care for your brand and don't join crappy partnerships. And if you plan to do that; suck it up and serve proper food!

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    Restaurant Pasa Tapas - Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

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    Restaurant Pasa Tapas - Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

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    El Xiringo - mediterranean - Updated July 2026

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