If you're visiting Barcelona, this is the place for an elegant traditional tapas and paella restaurant The ambience is classy and upscale. Wine list is superb. The tapas we had were delicious. We have vegetarian and seafood paella! Delicious!!! Chef stopped by to eat hello The wall speaks of the celebrities that frequent this icon.. a must go!! read more

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I warned my friends that I wouldn't be leaving Barcelona without some authentic paella, and the concierge at our hotel recommended Gaudim. For the seven of us, we ended up ordering seafood paella for four and chicken paella for three. The food arrived in enormous cast iron skillets, and everyone dug in. Turns out those who were a little skittish about the seafood loved ALL of it. The servers were very attentive and friendly. Would absolutely recommend. read more

Awesome place for paella. I had the seafood and definitely the service was top-notch. It is a must stop if you are in Barcelona.

I asked my hotel concierge for a great place to have paella , I have never had the dish before and they knew exactly where to send me too. Gaudim restaurant is beautifully decorated, the kitchen has windows that you can watch your food being prepared and cooked. Promptly sat down and asked what I wanted to drink. I ordered grilled garlic prawns as an app but here's my confusion, what I feel was served to me was garlic shrimp. To me when you say the word prawns I expect larger shrimp. I also ordered the chicken and vegetable paella for dinner, the garlic shrimp came to the table and the dish was so good and nice size slices of garlic. Then came the chicken and vegetable paella and I was excited but then befuddled, all the pictures of paella has been a large pan filled with rice and either seafood or in this case would have been chicken and veggies. I was served a plate of chicken and vegetable paella, I started eating and it was amazing food. When I finished I asked the hostess why I was served a plate and not the large pan and she said "you are a party if one and a pan of paella is served for two people, so you was charged a single portion of paella and not the larger portion for two people. Okay that made sense. Then I ordered a Catalana dessert called Crema Catalana and it was so good. This restaurant is also frequented by the Barcelona football team and there jerseys hanging on the wall. When you were in Barcelona, next time, make your dining reservations for here it's really good food read more

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While the atmosphere suggests a high-end experience, the service unfortunately fell short. The staff seemed overwhelmed and didn't take the time to properly address my dietary requirements, which is disappointing for a restaurant of this caliber. Additionally, a significant language barrier made it difficult to communicate specific needs to the servers. And food didn't even taste outstanding. So overall not an exceptional experience read more

Gaudim - All what I tasted was the salt and no other flavor - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

This was recommended by our hotel. It was our first night In Barcelona for my family...a trip of a lifetime. A few minutes after we were seated, we received a text from my dad that my mom wasn't feeling well. They are in their 80s, and we wanted to make sure they were okay. When we ordered our food, we mentioned that we would just get some tapas and drinks as we needed to get back to our hotel. We waited about 5 minutes, and an older woman (owner or manager) walks up to us yelling that we cannot sit in the dining area if we are only getting tapas and we had to get up. She is yelling at us and pointing to the door. We were confused about why she was yelling at us. The entire restaurant has stopped eating and are watching this scene. We all stand up and walk toward the door. As I approach the door, she jumps in front of me and tries to block me. She then begins yelling for her staff to call the police on us. We were extremely confused as we had not received any food or drinks yet. She then begins yelling at my young niece and nephew that they had to stay and eat what they ordered or she would call the police. Apparently she was yelling for us to eat in the bar instead of the dining area (which had plenty of open tables). This was by far the worst dining experience of my life. We have never been treated with such a level of disrespect. I don't know if this is typical of this establishment, but I am hoping to help other families avoid this terrible treatment. read more

I selected this restaurant based on the average rating as I was looking for a good paella close to Casa Batllo. We ordered croquetas that were dry. Next up were the drinks. I ordered an Aperol spritz that was bitter. My husband ordered an old fashioned that as soon as it arrived, we knew it wasn't going to be good as it looked like orange soda. He took a sip and decided it was way too sweet. We asked the waitress if it could be remade, less sweet. She brought back another one that looked the same and tasted terrible. He sent it back and decided that was it for ordering drinks. Next the seafood paella. Sigh. It was so small and flavorless. Did I mention BURNT?! Probably the worst paella I've ever had. The check came and we were charged for 2 old fashioneds. The waiter said "yeah because I brought them to you" my husband said "and you took it back to fix it and you didn't, so I sent it back again" The waiter's response was "I just work here, go talk to the bartender" Which we did and my husband had to argue that he was not going to pay for the drinks because they were bad and he did not drink them, despite them telling him "nobody ever sends the drinks back." They finally removed the charge. I would recommend avoiding this restaurant. It's a tourist trap. read more

Paella was so good. Lamb and chicken. Sangria had a good flavor. Service was good. Great artwork. Great restaurant. read more

Gaudim - Chicken and lamb paella - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

On our last night in Barcelona we went to Gaudim. It was an experience in dining. We started with drinks and then Chef Sammy came out and told us about the appetizers and main courses. We shared several appetizers, salads and specials. The main course consisted of a seafood piaya and lamb and chicken piaya, grilled fish and garlic shrimp. On to the deserts. Grilled pineapple, figs, hot molten cake with ice cream and then the warm brandy. The entire food experience was more than we could have imagined. read more

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While visiting Barcelona, we were looking for the best paella we could find. Our hotel concierge suggested Gaudim. It was a few blocks away and we heard that it is difficult to get reservations for the evening. So, we went there for lunch. We got to meet the chef who recommended the lamb chop paella. We placed our order and then picked our calamari appetizer and drinks. What a delightful experience. The drinks were the perfect complement for the tender and lightly battered calamari. The garlic sauce took the calamari to the next level. When the beautiful platter of paella arrived, we couldn't wait to dig in. OMG, the lamb chops were pure perfection! The rice was well seasoned and very tasty. Oh how I wish we lived closer to Barcelona! This was by far the best meal we had in Spain. read more

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very close to casa batllo, known for paellas, lamb and chicken, also the FCB jerseys. chicken with veggies paella, more wet rice, less saffron but nice spices, although heat could be added, gambas ajillo solid, although higher price, and mini hamburguesa tasty read more

This place is worth the wait and lives up to the hype. We really wanted to get legit paella at least one of the days we were here and Gaudil did not disappoint. I would strongly advise to make a reservation in advance of going. The hostess greeted us and after a brief wait we were seated. I saw espresso martini on the menu and had to try it, it was decent. The patatas bravas here were fantastic, crispy and the sauce was on point. The star of the show was their lamb paella which is their house special it really was to die for between the lamb chops being cooked perfectly, the perfectly seasoned and cooked rice. The whole dish was perfection. Definitely try this place if your in the area read more

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We went to this restaurant because our friends Sue and Alton had tasted paella never. So, this is the place: one chicken and veggies paella and the other with lamb and chicken: delicious both: i recommend you order it. Dessert was fig and mascarpone creme, oh my goodness !!! out of this world. Of course, cava, limoncello and orujo complement our dinner. We'll be back read more

Gaudim - We: Alton, Sue and my Kyrita - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Excellent restaurant with excellent service and ambience. Everything on the menu was delicious... and the paella was to die for! When an American says that their wagyu burger is one of the best burgers they've ever had, you believe them. Make reservations for dinner as it is a favorite to many, and not a very large space. read more

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We were looking for paella at a restaurant near our hotel and found Gaudim via Yelp. The restaurant was wonderful and the paella was delicious! Excellent service and the staff was very friendly. I definitely would recommend. read more

TOURIST TRAP! - Arrived by recommendation of our hotel concierge - it was located in a very non descript building you wouldn't know to look unless you were given an address - everyone in there was an American or a tourist, and I'm sure was also given recommendation to visit Food and service were fine, not bad but not amazing. Carpese salad was 21€ and very below average. Mocktails were 10€ Lastly, ordered a caipirinha- it was not a good drink. After a sip I asked to change drinks. They did. Then argued with me once bill arrived I had to pay bc they couldn't resell it. Then said it's not their first time making it so I must be wrong. Lol yeah I'd avoid this place at all costs read more

I'll say this - razor clams, lobster paella, tuna like butter, insane steak- this was recommended by a local and worth the trip. GOOOOOOOO!

Was recommended this spot for the paella. The only reason I can't give it 5 stars is because a lot of the dishes were sold out by the time our reservation came around. Had to settle for a chicken paella which was very tasty but not the paella I imagined I would be trying. It wasn't very fancy but from what we heard the lamb and seafood paella they make are their star dishes, probably why they sold out. Would love to come back and give them a second chance. The paellas are personal size, even though it looks huge it's a thin layer of rice on a really big pan. read more

Gaudim - Chicken Paella - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

The environment of the restaurant is good. It seems that there is a restaurant that Messi has been to. The ingredients of the dish is fresh and the taste is good. The price is not too cheap. This restaurant has a minimum service charge of 10%. read more

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We went to this restaurant to try rice dishes famous to Barcelona. We had the ham and cheese croquettes which were the best we had the entire trip and we shared a seafood paella. Both were delicious. The restaurant was comfortable and the staff were very friendly. I would recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a higher end paella experience read more

Gaudim - Paella for two - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Charged $30 for 8 pieces of bread $7 for butter Clams and mussels were so small you needed a magnifying glass Nice atmosphere.. friendly staff read more

Good paella, excellent atmosphere with lot of original signed jerseys from footballers. Be prepared to spend an average of over €50 per pax without wine to have some feels. Uniqueness: 9/10 Cuisine: 8/10 Service: 9/10 Value: 8/10 read more

Gaudim - Interior, jerseys wall - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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This place came recommended by our hotel front desk as the best paella in Barcelona. Had to go check it out! Warning: prices here are high, but you get what you pay for. Seafood paella was easily the best I've ever had! So flavorful and the size of those prawns will haunt me forever :) The depth of flavor and freshness of the seafood was bomb diggity!! Red sangria was also really tasty and different than others I've had. Very good! Only downside was there was some miscommunication initially and I felt that the waitress was trying to push us to getting more orders of paella despite us only wanting to try it and not have a whole meal out of it. read more

Gaudim - Seafood paella - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

My husband and I came here four years ago and we still remember how perfect everything tasted. Since then, we have recommended here for the best paella and grilled octopus in Barcelona to a handful of friends and family who have visited, and they have all agreed that it was the best. We visited Barcelona recently, and it was even more delicious than we remembered. The service from the staff was welcoming, attentive, and exceptional. The ambiance is beautiful and welcoming. Most importantly, the food was approved by our 15 month old toddler who even tried to grab paella from my plate after he finished his. read more

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This is an excellent restaurant, recommended by my hotel. My friends and I had a wonderful dinner there with excellent service. The paella was exceptionally good tender lamb, chops with chicken! My mouth waters thinking about it. My friend ordered a sardine appetizer which did not appeal to me initially, but he wanted me to taste it, and I did, and it was excellent. There's no question about it, if we were there a few more nights, we would've paid a second visit to this restaurant. read more

Excellent food and exceptional service. We ordered the seafood paella and the chicken and lamb paella for our group of 4. Let me tell you - the seafood was great, but that chicken and lamb - oh my gawd it was amazing!! The lamb was perfectly seasoned and grilled and the chicken was flavorful. read more

There are voluminous amounts of places serving paella in Barcelona, but this place is a stellar-standout! The best paella I've had EVER! The photo doesn't even do it true justice. It was a tad saltier than I would've personally preferred, but every grain of rice was so tasty from the plethora of seafood, and prepared perfectly al dente. And the seafood, wow! The lobsters and prawns were incredibly juicy, flavorful, and as you can see, definitely plentiful. We also got the tomato toast (just ok), and the jason croquettes, which were perfectly fried. Be sure to use the restrooms before you leave, as it's a great excuse to view the open kitchen along the way. You can see the paellas being prepared and it's fun sight to see the kitchen in action. All dishes came out piping hot, and if you saw the flames they use in that kitchen, you'll understand how that's so easily done. The staff, and I mean everyone there, was so welcoming, friendly and warm. We were literally greeted by everyone we passed as we were both coming in and leaving. The owner is on the premises working and stops by each and every table. This man knows how to run a restaurant, and knows how to train a staff!!! He should share his best practices with all low-rated Yelp restaurants in Barcelona. The paella was about $100.00 for two, but we had at least 2 servings that we took home, and it will be my breakfast tomorrow morning. A few minutes in the microwave, and I can re-live a phenomenal dinner in our apartment living room. I'd be back to Gaudim's in a heartbeat if my travels ever bring me back to Barcelona, and I'd recommend it to anyone who appreciates a really really great paella. The pleasant ambiance and hospitality of the staff all make it a perfect combination! read more

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We have four people, but way tooooo overpriced in Barcelona, cost 110 for 2 ppl paella , why not robbing? , flavor is just ok, nothing amazing. read more

During my girls trip In Spain, we spent a few days in Barcelona and we went to this restaurant two days in a row! The food was 10/10!!! The paella is out of this world and patas bravas were a great starter. Drinks are strong and the service was 5 stars. We met the chef and everyone was so friendly! read more

Gaudim - Paella - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

Had a wonderful evening eating some paella. As other people have said, the interior is quite nice with the prices to match. I'm from San Francisco so have almost been conditioned into higher prices but I would say the quality of the food is pretty good. The mussels and prawns I had were massive and packed a lot of flavor. The waiter was quite attentive and I felt very welcome. read more

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The food is overpriced. The taste is just ok. At the end, the waiter asked us the 10% gratuity which surprised us. We tipped him but did not feel comfortable. Skip it. read more

Food ordered -- red shrimp carpaccio, lamb and chicken paella were excellent. Service was equally great and ambiance was good. The owners--the chef, Wife/Manager and daughter were all very friendly and made the guest (me) comfortable. I am looking forward to eat there again! read more

This place is amazing! Service is attentive. The lamb and chicken paella was amazing! Try the pisco sour! I would recommend to anyone. The ambiance was very nice. read more

This place is outstanding! My wife and I were the first clients in at 7pm for dinner. We were greeted so amicably by the hostess and since the place had just opened she chatted with us for a bit. Then Chef came to our table to talk about the offering (before it got busy). So I decided to go with whatever the chef recommended: a paella with lamb chops. Wow!!! the best paella I have ever had. My wife had the seafood paella and it was amazing. The appetizers were delicious and the ambiance, wine selection etc was great. Highly recommended. Cant wait to go back. Note: Chef has a lot of soccer memorabilia at the hall, bonus! read more

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Food was excellent, especially seafood Paella. Friendly staff and great service. Would come back again. read more

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I feel bad giving this place 3 stars, but Yelp should be about honest reviews and constructive criticism. My friend and I came here while on our Barcelona trip, after hearing many recommendations and lots of hype about Gaudim. Upon walking in, we certainly noticed the decorative atmosphere, and tranquil, sophisticated surroundings that really scream, "this place is probably not going to be kind on your wallet." Upon first glance of the menu, this message was correct. This place is far from cheap. We decided to get the paella del mariscos. A classic Spanish dish that we already know we like, what could go wrong? Fortunately, we still enjoyed the paella. Unfortunately, it was perhaps just above mediocre at best. Additionally, the dish may have been flamboyantly large in diameter, but the layer of paella on the dish was very thin. That said, I'm not sure I got what I paid for. Food and prices aside, the service was wonderful. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive to us. Additionally, there have been many places in Spain where I felt uncomfortable seeming like a tourist or a dumb American, and this was far from the case. If tipping were a thing in Europe, our waiter would have gotten a good one. read more

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Excellent salad, good wine list, drinks and Estrella beer! Ordered Paella for 2 for over 50 Euros, served in a big dish but only barely filled so not enough rice and seafood to satisfy our hunger. Had to eat another meal after we left. Patrons next to us felt the same thing. Paella itself was good but we have had better. read more

You have to have the seafood paella. I go here everytime I'm in Barcelona and it never gets old. Definitely a must try place no matter how long or short your stay is in the city! read more

Gaudim - Seafood paella and wine - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

This place makes the best paella I ever ate! I still crave it but unfortunately have to travel a long ways to get there. I came alone and still was able to get a seafood paella for one dished just for me even though the usual menu was for 2+ servings. The paella was rich with flavor, abundant seafood and generous serving. I've since recommended this place to anyone visiting Barcelona and it's been all huge praises for the recommendation. Don't go anywhere else, have your paella here! read more

Excellent food, great service, staff friendly and helpful. I am in Barcelona for the first time. Recommended by our concierge at our hotel. I highly recommend. read more