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.

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.

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.

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.

4 of us came in on a whim. The restaurant is super cute and the ambience was drawing us in. Started…read morewith cocktails, we had a pornstar martini, sangria, Paloma, and a strawberry mojito. We ordered the zucchini noodles with prawns and cuddlefish, zucchini flower stuffed with burrata, goat cheese and honey toast. Everything was good. We also had the black paella with prawns aioli. The charge for paella is per person but we asked for a portion for 2. Service was nice and friendly. Our server kept us clean and was able to help with off menu drinks. He checked on us multiple times and made sure we were enjoying.

Popped in while walking around the Plaça Catalunya. We sat outside on the terrace, which was…read moreactually in the middle of the roadway with traffic on either side... It was cool. The service was very attentive, and our waiter, a fellow Ecuadorian...was very professional and friendly. We ordered staple tapas and dessert, and the food was very delicious. I had no idea how huge and elegant the restaurant was until I went inside to use the bathroom before leaving. We were there just after 7 pm so it wasn't as busy as I imagine it will get later, because in Barcelona, people don't have dinner until 9 or 10 PM. We ordered fresh salmon with dill, coroquetas de jamón iberico, a cod fritter, and chicken cannelloni with foie gras and black truffle sauce. We also ordered the pan with tomate, of course to soak up the truffle sauce. The cannelloni was amazing! I mean it melted in your mouth amazing!! After our snacks... We ordered dessert. We ordered their homemade Belgian chocolate ice cream, which is hands-down, the best chocolate ice cream I've ever eaten. And we also ordered their version of a crème brûlée called crema Catalonya! Both desserts were amazing, however, I highly recommend the Belgian chocolate ice cream. Overall, the experience was amazing and I hope to pop in again before we leave. Enjoy!

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.

Our first dinner in Barcelona- had walked to the gothic quarter- walked past it and decided to go…read morein. We were not disappointed. Cute place, nicely decorated- has great seating places to hang out. Staff welcoming and efficient. Food was great- needed a healthy meal- and we got it. We got the fattoush salad: was refreshing Mixed grill- had a kebab, grilled chicken, grilled beef (or lamb maybe- whatever it was, was good), and a lamb chop. Served on the classic thin bread with a side of grilled potato, onion, pepper! It was everything I needed it to be- all the meat was tender, flavorful and moist. Was also the perfect amount for 2- and we finished everything!

We were seeking a non Spanish restaurant in Barcelona and we decided to try Mezah after I stumbled…read moreupon the reviews in Yelp. Both my son and I are very picky about Lebanese food having been spoiled by the excellent Lebanese in our home town Los Angeles, so we ordered with trepidation. The very first must-try dish immediately set our minds at ease: please, do yourselves a favor and order their Fatoush salad. It's done so right, juicy tangy, bursting with flavors and the pita in the salad is made into a curly flower and gives a delicious crunch. We liked the dish of garbanzo and yogurt a bit less, as it was quite heavy and lacked flavor. My son was very pleased with shish tavouk with chicken, and I loved my halloumi dish. The service was slow (as everywhere in Barcelona) but it was efficient, and our Egyptian waiter had good recommendations for everything. He was funny and personable.

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.

What an excellent dining experience! This restaurant was recommended by a few pilots on my flight…read moreand I am so grateful! We had a party of 6 and tried every tapas on the menu. We also shared a few bottles of wine, 3 additional entrees and desserts. The stuffed tomato is a definite standout! I cannot say enough about the food and the service. Everything was excellent. We had beautiful seating outdoors and although the night air was chilly, it was lovely. I added captions to my photos for your dining desires!

This was our second time dining at 9Nine and everything was fantastic. There were six of us and…read moreeveryone enjoyed their food and the service was great. We all enjoyed our steaks (we had the porterhouse, filet, and hanger steak) and the rest of our meals. The oxtail croquettes were amazing. The provolone with cherry tomato was perfectly gooey and cheesy. Tiramasu was the perfect way to end. Service was friendly, and very willing to answer questions we had. The price is very affordable, for the quality of what we received. We only booked one meal our whole trip, and we will book here the next time we visit.

Really great Israeli food. The service was more than adequate and the ambiance was perfectly…read moresuitable. Look, it's Kosher food, it's going to be expensive. You knew it when you walked. Enjoy!

Pricy, but very good food! The restaurant is a bit cramped, but service is OK and food is wonderful.read more