Gluten Free- Yes, 100%* see tips for a slight exception Casein Free- Yes, item specific En Ville is one of the long standing dedicated gluten free restaurants.......however, it is important to note that they do technically have regular bread available for those who can enjoy it. It is kept in the front of the house and not in the kitchen. Highlights/Tips: + Their hours may seem a bit quirk if your not use to late dining, so make sure you view their hours prior to dining as they do not open up for dinner until 7:30 PM. This is a major exception, as they are closed for dinner on Monday, but are open for lunch. + Book ahead of time to guarantee a table via their website + Restaurant dishes are tapa style, so you can easily rack your bill up if you continue to order dishes + Pricing is fair for the quality and quantity of food served + The Chicken croquettes were the surprising highlight of the meal read more

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We made a reservation for En Ville at the recommendation of the concierge at our hotel. My partner asked for gluten-free options in the city. While the concierge had some recommendations that were a hit, this one was a miss for us. They had described En Ville as more of a fine dining experience but that wasn't the case. If you look at their first photos on Google Maps, everything seems to be plated really beautifully. Very much a fine dining vibe. But we get there and everything was just very mediocre in both plating and flavor. As another review said, you don't need to sacrifice flavor when you remove gluten. We got about 4 or 5 tapas to share. The only one we really enjoyed was a naturally gluten-free burrata salad. I mean, we love burrata so it would be hard to make us hate it. And even that had an insanely sweet jam underneath that almost ruined it. We avoided it and ate around it. Service was pretty inconsistent and slow. Though I know that's the dining culture in Spain so that's fine. The annoying detail is that they didn't tell us we just need to pay up front at the register rather than the bill coming to the table. So we sat around for like 20 minutes trying to get someone's attention to ask for the bill. Just would have been a helpful thing to be told earlier. read more

En Ville -- A Missed Opportunity in a City That Deserves Better We visited En Ville on the kind recommendation of the impeccable concierge team at Le Méridien Barcelona -- professionals whose warmth, care, and thoughtful guidance have consistently elevated our stay. Their suggestion came with good intentions, pointing us toward a gluten-free option nestled in the heart of the city. Sadly, this was one case where the destination did not live up to the spirit of those who guided us there. En Ville offers a charming setting and a promising concept. But from the moment we arrived, it became clear: this was not going to be a memorable experience. The food was simply cooked -- and unfortunately, simply forgettable. While gluten-free offerings are appreciated, flavor must never be sacrificed. There was no spark, no seasoning that lingered, no sense of culinary soul. Dishes arrived, were consumed, and disappeared from thought just as quickly. It wasn't terrible. It just wasn't worth remembering. And in a city as rich in taste and tradition as Barcelona, average is a quiet disappointment. The service mirrored the food: brisk and impersonal. Our young waitress, while no doubt well-intentioned, seemed overwhelmed and rushed from the start. There was no moment of welcome, no connection, no warmth. What could have been relaxed and enjoyable became something transactional and tense. She doesn't need reprimanding -- just slowing down, and perhaps a little re-centering in the spirit of true hospitality. In contrast, the concierge staff at Le Méridien reminds us daily what great service looks like: intuitive, calm, genuinely kind. Their recommendation came from a good place -- and we thank them sincerely. But En Ville did not reflect their standard. It could do better. It should do better. Because when you stand in a city as expressive and soulful as Barcelona, to serve food and experience without flavor or feeling is to miss the point entirely. We left without impressions, and we will leave it behind in memory. Not a highlight. Not a story we'll retell. Just a meal -- and a moment -- quietly passed. Gave it two night deserve one actually!!! read more

On a spring visit to Barcelona I did some research for gluten free options since we were traveling with our son with Celiacs. This restaurant popped up on every search. I made a reservation for a late lunch after some early sightseeing seeing. The entire place is gluten free so my son was in heaven selecting tapas he normally would not be able to enjoy. Even the rest of the family who don't require GF eating enjoyed the food. The restaurant is beautiful and cosy, exposed brick and tastefully done flowers and metalwork made it feel posh for lunch. Service was spectacular. Our waitress early on told us when the kitchen would close so if we needed more plates we knew in advance. Although we didn't order full meals the tapas we had were great. Would highly recommend you make advance reservations as it's very popular. A few small tables outside also available but the inside really is where you'd prefer to be. read more

En Ville - Potatas bravas. (Sauce was perfectly spicy) - Catalan Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Omg what a mess! The servers have no idea what's in the dishes. I told the hostess and server that I am seafood (both fish and shellfish) and gluten intolerant and asked that the order not contain any cross contamination. There was an appetizer named "Russian Salad" with a very vague and poorly translated English description, so I asked for the ingredients. I was told there's no gluten or seafood in it or would it be in contact with any. While eating it, I noted some shredded ingredients that had a texture similar to fish, so I asked if it contained any fish. The answer was emphatically no, so I ate it. I then xperienced symptoms of gluten or seafood ingestion (they are almost the same, so I couldn't tell) in the usual time frame from ingestion to symptoms. Of course, after that, I came across someone who told me a Russian Salad is made with tuna. read more

Food was awesome. The place is gluten-free although we weren't specifically looking for that. We had a lot of vegetarian options to choose from. And the service was also great. Highly recommend. . read more

Our daughter is gluten free so for most of the trip patatas bravas were a staple. It was nice to find a truly gluten free restaurant and one that had a kids menu. It was probably our best meal in Barcelona. The staff were super friendly also and went along with my beginner Spanish. Wonderful ambiance as well. Really a fantastic meal and would highly recommend. read more

Came here for the lunch menu. This restaurant has the menu in both Spanish and English. Great deal - 13.90€. The ambiance was cute but what I loved most on this hot summer day was the AC! They also have gluten free options. My boyfriend and I both did the lunch menu and ordered all different plates so we could have a variety. For appetizers: Scrambled egg with asparagus and Portobello mushrooms. I'm a mushroom lover and the dish was great. The asparagus had a bit of a crunch to it and the plate was well seasoned. Roasted Tomino cheeses and dry tomato on top of arugula. I actually liked this plate better then the scrambled egg. For entree: Aubergine (eggplant) filled cod with caramelized onions and olive paste. This you must get! It was very filling and better tasting then the other entree we got. Braised fish with yucca chips (extra 1.90€) - it was a piece of tuna steak. I thought it was over cooked and a bit dry. The yucca chips are very crispy and not much flavor to it. For desserts we got the cheesecake and chocolate coulant (extra 1.90€) Loved the cheesecake. Chocolate coulant was a little to rich for me. Overall, great service and decently priced lunch menu. read more

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This is, hands down, one of the best meals I've ever had in my life. It was a little tough to get a table, but once we did... Oh my!!! We shared the gf bread, ablnd the fried eggs with a couple kinds of traditional sausages. For a main I had grilled octopus and my husband had lamb. Usually we determine who wins the entrée, but it was a draw. Each entrée was both generous and delicious. For dessert I had a creme chocolate (mousse) with olive oil and salt, and my hudband had a pastry of cream with a chocolate sauce. I'm definitely a fan of the mousse. As it was our last outing before flying back to the US, we had sangría tinta, but the wine list was full of local wines. The service was excellent. The waiter spoke catalán, Spanish, Portugués, English and a little French. We had some fun with all of it. I look forward to another visit. There are a lot of dairy free options. I recommend a reservation (we got lucky). Vegans might have a bit of a tough time. There are better choices for you in the immediate area!!! read more

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Stylish, busy bistro. Gets really busy really fast after it opens. Nice, open space so not too noisy. Staff is very helpful with multiple servers moving the meal along. Menu is combination of tapas to share and entrees. Our starters were tenroasted artichokes and a spinach salad with melted Camembert with a mustard dressing. Mains were cod on white beans and octopus on purée that was large and well cooked so it wasn't too chewy. Topped off with large vanilla crème brûlée. A good time is had by all. read more

So... I'm not sure why this place has such a good rating. The sever was so nice, the wine was good, and the restaurant was beautiful but that's it. I ordered the duck confit and it was legitimately burnt. It was the worst duck I've ever had. I am shocked they served it. The potatoes that came with we mushy and flavorless. My far the worst restaurant I've been to while visiting which is so sad because it's gluten free!! Such a shame... the dessert was really good but the duck was ridiculously burnt... like pieces so dried out it was inedible. This place is to expensive for something like that. read more

We were a group of nine people at dinner. Our order was taken fast and our food came fast and was all great. Very well done. read more

En Ville - Lamb Rack. - Catalan Near Me - Barcelona, B

This is an excellent GF restaurante. So fun and yummy. The location off the Rambla is easy. And we recommend the lamb.

I think I must be seeing things through rose colored glasses because everywhere I go looks pretty awesome (and the Spaniards seem only half-enthused). However, I think I'm valid in my points when it comes to this place. Beautiful decor with mercury glass mirrors everywhere, huge old doors propped up against the wall and flowers galore. We sat by the window to people- and dog-watch (P.S. the dog-watching in Barcelona is top notch - there are some very independent and proud pooches here). After uncorking a great bottle of local wine and settling in with some starters, we discovered this place had excellent music (by the way, most music you hear in Europe is American). After tender salmon, soft mashed potatoes, and perfectly grilled asparagus, I overenthusiastically ordered the cheesecake, thus revealing my tourist-ness. Damn. Don't plan on eating when Americans do...this place doesn't even open until 8:30 PM. And it didn't get crowded until 10:00 PM. That's just the way they do it Spain. They're better. read more

A local told us about this place so we gave it a shot... The food was fabulous!!! See my pics! So so good! read more

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Nos encanto su cocina sin gluten pero con todo el sabor. Si admitís una sugerencia su Risotto verde de espárragos trigueros con parmesano y tomates secos están deliciosos. read more

Stumbled upon this restaurant as we were walking around looking for a place for dinner. Menu looked great so we stopped in. So glad we did! The food was great. Not your typical Spanish restaurant.. Not really tapas here. Everything from the beef carpaccio, tuna tartar, coconut shrimp, filet, rack of lamb were all delicious! Had a crema catalana for dessert which was delicious also. Bonus if you need- they have a kids menu. The service was also great. My kids kept wanted more and more of things and as we ordered more of something, it all came out pretty quick. They couldn't get enough! read more

En Ville - Tuna tartar. We had it as an appetizer although it's listed as a main entree - Catalan Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Looking for gluten free restaurants in Google this one came up. In all respects this is a standard restaurant to appeal to all. But with the added focus of producing a wide range of excellent gluten free food. The ambience was sophisticated, reception and service were exceptional and the food was excellent. The prices were reasonable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to gluten freerers and "normals" alike. read more

Amazing food and great atmosphere! Will definitely come again soon. One of the best upscale restaurants in Barcelona! Love it!!!

The hotel we were staying at recommended we try En Ville when looking for something local off La Rambla. I'm very happy they did. The flavors were just delicious. We were told stick with meats here, as the freshest seafood is near the port. We ordered lamb and pork, both were juicy and very flavorful. We had two desserts, one was the coconut lime mousse which was the lightest mousse we've ever had. It was amazing! Hard to judge the vibe as we supposedly dined on a holiday in Barcelona, so it was quit. Regardless, friendly service and casual nice feeling that had I lived in Barcelona, I'd make my local joint. read more

Literally the BEST restaurant I have ever eaten at. We had several appetizers, split the lamb, pumpkin risotto, & scallops, and had tiramisu for dessert. ALL gluten free and ALL amazing! Seriously I cannot say enough great things about this place. If you have Celiacs, or even if you don't, this place is a MUST in Barcelona! Wish I could go back every single day! read more

One of the best meals I had on my vacation. From the service to food, everything was wonderful.. we tried a few dishes to include the paella and the scallops. Those were our favorites. Cheesecake also great. Prices were reasonable and well worth the cost of the food. Drink prices were also great. read more

We were randomly waking thru the Gothic quarter and came across this place. One look at the menu and we had to book a reservation. Came back and started with the veal carpaccio and the prawns with rosemary/honey sauce and both were excellent. Our son wanted pumpkin risotto without the mushrooms which they easily accommodated. Wife and I had the icky confit and scallops and both were really good. Ended with the chocolate desert and the tart tatin which were awesome. Wine recommendation was good too. Loved the restaurants ambiance too. Highly recommended. English menu, English speaking staff. read more

En Ville - Tart tatin - Catalan Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Wonderful dining experience! If you need gluten free they s is the place. Had the smoked d salmon appetizer and was surprised at the flavors. Enjoyed the staff and fantastic service. read more

This restaurant is excellent! Wonderful menu, fabulous service, lovely decor. Our food was so good and the choices so varied that we came back a second night. There were six of us and everyone selected a different entree. The preparation of each dish was delicious and the wine selections were great too. We asked the manager if they would consider opening a restaurant in Los Angeles! Loved this place. read more

My wife, daughter and I made reservations for dinner specifically because they both are gluten allergic and are very careful with their diets. While I am gluten tolerate we have a difficult time finding restaurants that we all enjoy. Well, En ville more than exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere is very nice but welcoming, being off the more traditional tourist routes. The staff speaks English and is very accommodating of all of our requests. The food is superb with a nice range of beef, seafood and pasta all gluten free. I found my gluten free scallops and pea foam dish beautifully prepared and delicious. My daughter had a craving for a hamburger and fries and thoroughly enjoyed her meal. My wife had risotto which she loved. The desert menu was vast and we all enjoyed the creme brûlée. Would highly recommend this restaurant to all. read more

We made reservations from Canada for a 55th wedding anniversary, based on reviews from this site and a recommendation from our hotel. Restaurant looked great staff and service prompt. Our food came and disappointment grew. We did not get even a piece of bread with our meal! My filet mignon sat on what looked like mashed potatoes while my wife's four scallops were served bare on a huge plate surrounded by a semi congealed parmentier, the whole being un appetizing. The filet was skimpy for a 19.50 Euro prices but was edible. The scallops at 18.50 euros were overpriced,did not taste fresh and were overcooked. Again, this meal came with no water, bread, veggies, garnish or anything else. We would not return. read more

The food, the service and the ambience were all outstanding. The four of us walked in as a result of these reviews. We are glad we did. Prices were fair and did not seem very touristy. read more