We came to Encercle as a recommendation from our hotel concierge for a solid tapas place. We came…read morein around 8pm and found the place quiet and inviting. Ordered quite a few tapas dishes; everything was unique and delicious, but the fried artichokes were really good and not like anything I've had before! They make their sangria with red wine or cava; we chose the red wine option, and I can't stop thinking about how refreshing this was to drink. Though they offered paella, we came in strictly for the tapas, so we didn't order a paella dish. The waitstaff were very attentive, and at one point after a rowdy group came in, they apologized for the noise, which we didn't take offense to at all. I'd recommend Encercle for anybody looking for a good tapas restaurant in the Eixample area!

Ambiance: calm, chill, not touristy more a place where locals come…read more We shared a seafood paella and a couple tapas...paella was okay. The color was odd. The cava was tasty and we tried a Clara which is a light beer with lemon Fanta.

This is a fantastic little Mediterranean restaurant mostly Italian and Spanish dishes. Chef is from…read moreFlorence Italy and he can definitely cook. Pizza's to paella, and desserts are all great. Highly recommend their Italian cheesecake and their homemade pistachio cello.... Wowza. Limited seating outside, but make sure you do overlooking basilica la familia is just breathtaking. Fantastic service , Fantastic Food, Fantastic Drinks equal a Fantastic Time.

This was a treat! Great pizza , with seating right across from La Sagrada Familia. The personal…read moresizes were good sizes. I got the 4 cheese. My friend got one with several meats. The cheese is just perfect. The crust was the best part. We also had tropical sangria. This restaurant was a recommendation from my sister and I'm very grateful for it.

Food: Both the chicken in the pita and shawarma in the durum were very tender and juicy! The pita…read moreitself was good, but not as fluffy as other pitas I've had. The durum was also pretty good although I would have to say that the chicken pita was my favorite - The chicken was simply delicious and with so much flavor! Service: Very attentive and polite staff. Ambiance: It's a smaller place so you may have to wait outside as there's a handful of tables inside. There's no outside seating. Very casual spot but if you don't want to wait you can make a reservation.

Second stop of Barcelona was La Caravana! An amazing Mediterranean place which ended up being Halal…read moreafter asking the staff. The food is absolutely delicious and I think just might be some of the best Mediterranean I've had. There was a small wait before being seated but they are friendly and helpful in every step of the way. Absolutely recommend as this easily reaches must-have territory.

Wanted to hit a seafood place locals go to and sit outside to sip sangria on a Friday evening…read more Bullseye. The fried squid was salty, crunchy and had the hint of fish freshness straight from the water. Poor waiter was the host, maitre d and only waiter working the whole joint. Good place if youre visiting the city and wanna do as the locals do.

Was in town for a business trip and wanted a laid back dinner with some coworkers…read more This spot has good outdoor seating and prices seem reasonable. Service was very attentive and friendly. we ordered some ceviche and a black paella. The cevice was really good. Paella was tasty, but it was a tad bit oversalted, which killed it for me. Hoping that was a one-off issue, but hard to judge based on 1 experience. I would recommend this place for a nice dinner and outdoor space if you are in this area of barcelona.

We were searching for a nice sit down restaurant and this was it!! Incredible food, incredible…read moreservice, incredible location, incredible prices (coming from US). We were really impressed and would totally recommend!

This family owned restaurant is an absolute jem! We came in as a group of 23 without a reservation…read moreand they were able to accommodate us and feed us some excellent homemade cuisine. We ordered two of the specials which were beautifully prepared and presented. It was a great experience and I guarantee they will be back individually throughout their traveling lives.

10/31 How was…read moreHalloween in Barcelona? It is the night where everything is seemingly youthful, everyone in costume, and the surroundings mysterious. Nestled in an unassuming network of cobble stone lined alley ways are hidden gems worth discovering. We came looking for tapas, paella, sangria; and we found just that. Location: Plaza de España is within a 5 min walk, blocks away from shopping, and 30 minutes from the airport by way of shuttle. Used Google Maps with several sharp turns to find this local favorite. Service: the owner employs his pet Pomeranian, that follows the wait staff unconditionally. This is a no frills restaurant; grab a seat anywhere you like, and order off the menu. What we ate: Table service - pitted olives; briny and herbaceous. So delicious as an appetizer. Crisp Potatoes - served with aioli and red pepper sauce; so simple yet so comforting. Fried Calamari - can't go wrong with crispy calamari. Pork & Mushroom Paella - I know we're used to seeing seafood, but pork and mushroom with crispy rice is different, bold, and worth each bite. Sangria Blanco - I won't lie, it was heaven with the first sip, and it left me wanting more. Unlike its red cousin; white sangria is lighter and more fruit forward. So refreshing! After 18 hours of transiting; this was a delectable experience.

An eclectic lunch stop for the adventurous. Beer and house sangria were paired with our amazing…read morefresh salad and authentically tasty seafood paella. We were treated like locals with a warm welcome. Tables outside on the patio as well as cozy indoor seating. The house made lemon cello was a finishing treat.

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.

This place is two thing in one: an open-air rooftop terrace with a gorgeous view and a bar with…read moretapas food and a small kind-of-indoor (one wall can be opened) space that houses a high-end white-cloth restaurant. The first is an excellent place to try some cocktails and tapas in an upscale environment, the other is fit for very important dinners (the prix-fixe options with wine pairing would be a natural choice) . For the entertainment provided for both the eyes and palate the pricing is better than adequate: budget $15-20 for that cocktail and $120 per person for the tasting "Robusto" set with wine. Highly recommended, one of the highlights of our visit to Barcelona. Reservations for the restaurant (not the bar!) are essential. If you do not have one, come at the opening time (something like 2PM, the bar opens earlier at 11AM).

The view is why you come here to eat. It's located on the roof top of the hotel. They are known for…read moretheir gin & tonics & it's pretty pricey around €15. We didn't make reservations so we were unable to eat inside the restaurant which worked out for us because we sat outside with the views. When you sit outside, only tapas and bar food type is available. They even have a DJ playing music. Nice relaxing atmosphere.

Came here for a meal and I was pleasantly surprised…read more I ended up eating outside since it was nice weather Inside has a wonder large wood table that is pleasing to look at and if I was eating side - I would probably gravitate to that table . Place was busy for the waitress I had the mussels and the cod fritters and both were excellent! Would come back here again

Great Spot for brunch before La Sagrada Familia tour…read more There's a lot of coffee options, including boozy coffee. We had the Bombon which is a shot of espresso with evaporated milk, great if you have a sweet tooth. For brunch we split the Benedict York and the Benedict Cecina. The York had a mayo based hollandaise with Iberian ham on it which didn't have much flavor but was still good. The Cecina had a mustard based hollandaise with corned beef which had a very good smoky flavor to it. Overall it was a nice atmosphere, great service d and great food. I would definitely recommend.

This was one of my favorite dinners while visiting Barcelona, and a place a would definitely…read morerecommend to friends visiting in the future! Although I don't have allergies I have many friends who do and find it hard to dine out while still enjoying something authentic. Gut was perfect on our trip because everything felt healthy and refreshing but also unique and exciting which was exactly what we were looking for! We split the felafel, chicken curry, and beef dish and everything was incredible. Felafel was probably my favorite though! They had really good wine, Aperol spritz, and we split the brownie with ice cream. I loved everything. And I can't say enough good things about the service. Our servers were so kind to us and helpful and it made the whole experience so enjoyable. The restaurant is small but feels elevated and local in a non-touristy area. Truly would come back here if I am ever in Barcelona again!

Heard positive things from my friend. Showed up there and the server refused to seat me. There were…read moreseveral open seats at the bar and two open tables. Didn't even let me know if I could wait. No idea why as I was well dressed, maybe cause I am a foreigner.