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It's so trite how the first time is the charm. Still very good though but not mind blowing. The crispy shrimp are good. But only 3 shrimp. The endive was very good. The mussels are a pass. Potatoes are excellent, but I was stuffed. The house red wine is very good. The goat cheese salad was fabulous. Lori liked the cava. All of this for 85 euros.
Decent food and service, a little crowded, but this is the first restaurant we've been to since we've been in Barcelona that had a tip screen on their card payment machine. Don't let the cancer of US tipping culture spread to the EU.
This place was my FAVORITE food spot throughout my 9 day Spain excursion!!! Michel is an awesome awesome awesome host and owner. Checks in with you often and provides great conversation. The ambiance is awesome. The art is great (you can purchase it if you want, and they have special lighting for it.) Food was insanely good. We got the tartare, steak frites, duck, olives, and a few drinks (highly recommend the black mojito). It's super foreigner friendly and is a place I'll always go to whenever I'm in Barcelona. Been in business for over 13 years and has a lot of regulars and return customers (and after you go, you can see why!) 10/10 would recommend again!!!!!
A friend who lives in Barcelona brought me to Gilda to try & it was so delicious! The environment is lounge like aesthetic; the bar area was very live as well. We were seated right away & staff were friendly/attentive! We tried different tapas & my favorite was absolutely the patatas bravas it was so delicious we ordered another round. We enjoyed all the food, the desserts as well. I would definitely recommend this spot for their patatas bravas!!
We were tired from a long day of sightseeing, and really wanted a resto that would take a last minute on-line reservation. Gilda fit the bill, and so we gave it a try. SO, so glad that we did! It's a small-ish place; maybe 24 seats, plus room for another 6 at the bar in another room. We were seated quickly, and given menus in English. We perused the bill of fare, and the waitress asked for our drink orders. There's a small but solid wine list of Spanish reds, whites, roses and cavas. We went with a delicious cava; at $21 euro, it was a steal. Prior to ordering, the proprietor stopped by our table to chat. When (not if, but when) you go to Gilda, make sure to ask for Michel; he's the most wonderful host you could imaging. He made recommendations that were spot-on; not recommending only the most expensive items, but the ones that the kitchen did particularly well. We decided on steak tartare, served on a bed of avocado mash (not quite quacamole), the crispy Argentinian red shrimp with curry ice cream (a MUST have; it was spectacular), the fried cauliflower with tahini sauce (not the thickly breaded kind you find in sports bars; these were tender florets fried just to the edge of caramelization, the papas Bravas (served with crepe fraiche and the most wonderful sun dried tomato compote), and, finally, a dinner portion of the Thai mussels with curry, lemon grass and cilantro, served with perfectly crispy French fries. When the mussels were gone, Michel wordlessly passed us spoons to drink the sauce like soup; we added a frite to each spoonful, and it was, oh, so good! Desserts were Creme Catalan flamed with grand marnier and the "cannabis" ice cream (the resto is directly across the street from the historical hemp museum and sources their CBD oil from the museum) served over a warm chocolate fondant cake. Michel took a liking to us and gave us a complimentary taste of his "zabaglione ice cream" that was quire extraordinary. He then sat with us and we swapped stories over a second bottle of that amazing cava. When in Barcelona, Gilda should be your first (and, also, possibly your second) choice for dinner! Highest recommendation given.
Last night in Barcelona. Went across street and wandered into Gilda. Best meal in Spain after 11 days! Shrimp with curry ice cream. Who does that!?!? It was spectacular! Wine was perfect. Served us couple of entrees as tapas. Everything was delicious. Also a very entertaining conversation with the owner. What a special place. Thank you!!
Went here randomly but looking in it looked like it was going to be a great little spot. We ended up here a second time on our Trip because we loved it so much. Great food, service and ambiance. I highly recommend going here when In Barcelona. You will not be sorry! We got so many things and everything was incredible. The Goat cheese salad I will try and replicate for sure.
We were sooooo excited to try this spot after reading all the wonderful reviews. I think we just came on an off day because they were short staffed and I understand the waiter was doing his best, but we came all this way and they were out of three of the main dishes. I want to give them the benefit of the doubt, but even being short staffed, the waiter wasn't apologetic about everything taking as long as it did. I ordered a drink and he wanted me it would take long to get and I said it was fine, but he was basically trying to discourage me from ordering an old fashioned. Really disappointed. We should have been told them we sat down that they were out of so many dishes as opposed to trying to order them and get denied three times.
Mother of GOD. This food should be illegal it's so good. Steak frites is my favorite meal. I've had it breakfast, lunch, and dinner around the world...and the only place that could ever compare is Le Relais de l'Entrecôte in Paris. I cannot overstate how AMAZING the food is here. And the wine will not disappoint. 10/10 stars. Would fly across two oceans for this. I had the steak frites and my boyfriend had the duck. Both left us on cloud 9!
Barcelona has a TON of tapas bars, and if you are anywhere in or around the old city, you will be inundated with them. The area that Gilda is in is known for having great tapas, and the restaurants here run the gauntlet from super modern to totally old school. Gilda is on the super modern side of the spectrum, both in atmosphere and food. Most of their dishes are Belgian and not Spanish, despite the tapas name. Even their classic Spanish dishes are not very classic; many of them have been tweaked quite a bit. You might or might not like this. Their prices are also pretty high, although some of their dishes are a good value. While the meal was somewhat enjoyable, we were mostly disappointed. We had: Fois Gras: Neither of us have ever had this dish before, and we don't ever plan to again. However, we had to try it once in our lifetimes, and the price was right for a small portion. This dish was very well done (although we didn't have other fois gras experiences to compare it to), and was the highlight of our experience here. Spinach Croquettes: Pretty good. Patatas Bravas: Woah, waaay too much going on here. Too many flavors hastily thrown together made for an un-enjoyable dish. We tried patatas bravas at every tapas place we went, and this was by far the worst. Don't get it. Catalan (Tomato) Bread: Way too many tomatoes, they overpowered the dish. Not enough of the other flavors that make this bread so great. Another pass. Wine: Very expensive and not a very good list. We were disappointed. Service: Very slow. Even for Spanish standards. There are better choices around.
2 months ago
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Michel D.
Mike, thank you for such a generous review. I’m so pleased the food,…
We found Gilda on one of our late night walks in Gothic Quarter and it felt felt a little different from the typical tapas restaurants. The space is cozy, stylish, and has a relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in and enjoy a slow dinner. We liked that the menu wasn't just traditional Spanish food and it mixes Mediterranean flavors with Belgian influences, so there are plenty of dishes you won't find elsewhere in the city. We tried something a little more creative, like "Crispy Argentinian Prawns" which was surprisingly delicious. The cocktails and drinks were delicious and refreshing. The service was friendly, the staff were happy to answer questions about the menu, and we never felt rushed. read more
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Alaleh, I’m glad your evening walk brought you to Gilda. Thank you…
Wow wow wow!! The restaurant was amazing! Food was fast and delicious, service was great! Only alarming thing was it was empty at 730-8pm! Which I heard is when they go to dinner!! What did we order: -salmon 10/10 -rack of lamb 8/10 -burrata appetizer 10/10 make sure you order this!!! -crème brulee dessert was incredible 10/10 must have!!!!!! The atmosphere is intimate and perfect for a date night! Also the server was great and very friendly! We will return on our next Trip to Madrid read more
1 month ago
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Joanne, what a lovely compliment—thank you! I’m delighted the lamb…
4 months ago
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Jennifer, being a highlight of your family’s first night in Barcelona…
1 year ago
It's so trite how the first time is the charm. Still very good though but not mind blowing. The crispy shrimp are good. But only 3 shrimp. The endive was very good. The mussels are a pass. Potatoes are excellent, but I was stuffed. The house red wine is very good. The goat cheese salad was fabulous. Lori liked the cava. All of this for 85 euros. read more
Decent food and service, a little crowded, but this is the first restaurant we've been to since we've been in Barcelona that had a tip screen on their card payment machine. Don't let the cancer of US tipping culture spread to the EU. read more
This place was my FAVORITE food spot throughout my 9 day Spain excursion!!! Michel is an awesome awesome awesome host and owner. Checks in with you often and provides great conversation. The ambiance is awesome. The art is great (you can purchase it if you want, and they have special lighting for it.) Food was insanely good. We got the tartare, steak frites, duck, olives, and a few drinks (highly recommend the black mojito). It's super foreigner friendly and is a place I'll always go to whenever I'm in Barcelona. Been in business for over 13 years and has a lot of regulars and return customers (and after you go, you can see why!) 10/10 would recommend again!!!!! read more
8 months ago
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Tasha, thank you! The curry and wasabi ice creams often surprise…
10 months ago
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Eva, thank you for recommending us. I’m happy the salmon and chicken…
2 years ago
A friend who lives in Barcelona brought me to Gilda to try & it was so delicious! The environment is lounge like aesthetic; the bar area was very live as well. We were seated right away & staff were friendly/attentive! We tried different tapas & my favorite was absolutely the patatas bravas it was so delicious we ordered another round. We enjoyed all the food, the desserts as well. I would definitely recommend this spot for their patatas bravas!! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
We were tired from a long day of sightseeing, and really wanted a resto that would take a last minute on-line reservation. Gilda fit the bill, and so we gave it a try. SO, so glad that we did! It's a small-ish place; maybe 24 seats, plus room for another 6 at the bar in another room. We were seated quickly, and given menus in English. We perused the bill of fare, and the waitress asked for our drink orders. There's a small but solid wine list of Spanish reds, whites, roses and cavas. We went with a delicious cava; at $21 euro, it was a steal. Prior to ordering, the proprietor stopped by our table to chat. When (not if, but when) you go to Gilda, make sure to ask for Michel; he's the most wonderful host you could imaging. He made recommendations that were spot-on; not recommending only the most expensive items, but the ones that the kitchen did particularly well. We decided on steak tartare, served on a bed of avocado mash (not quite quacamole), the crispy Argentinian red shrimp with curry ice cream (a MUST have; it was spectacular), the fried cauliflower with tahini sauce (not the thickly breaded kind you find in sports bars; these were tender florets fried just to the edge of caramelization, the papas Bravas (served with crepe fraiche and the most wonderful sun dried tomato compote), and, finally, a dinner portion of the Thai mussels with curry, lemon grass and cilantro, served with perfectly crispy French fries. When the mussels were gone, Michel wordlessly passed us spoons to drink the sauce like soup; we added a frite to each spoonful, and it was, oh, so good! Desserts were Creme Catalan flamed with grand marnier and the "cannabis" ice cream (the resto is directly across the street from the historical hemp museum and sources their CBD oil from the museum) served over a warm chocolate fondant cake. Michel took a liking to us and gave us a complimentary taste of his "zabaglione ice cream" that was quire extraordinary. He then sat with us and we swapped stories over a second bottle of that amazing cava. When in Barcelona, Gilda should be your first (and, also, possibly your second) choice for dinner! Highest recommendation given. read more
2 years ago
Last night in Barcelona. Went across street and wandered into Gilda. Best meal in Spain after 11 days! Shrimp with curry ice cream. Who does that!?!? It was spectacular! Wine was perfect. Served us couple of entrees as tapas. Everything was delicious. Also a very entertaining conversation with the owner. What a special place. Thank you!! read more
4 years ago
Went here randomly but looking in it looked like it was going to be a great little spot. We ended up here a second time on our Trip because we loved it so much. Great food, service and ambiance. I highly recommend going here when In Barcelona. You will not be sorry! We got so many things and everything was incredible. The Goat cheese salad I will try and replicate for sure. read more
4 years ago
We were sooooo excited to try this spot after reading all the wonderful reviews. I think we just came on an off day because they were short staffed and I understand the waiter was doing his best, but we came all this way and they were out of three of the main dishes. I want to give them the benefit of the doubt, but even being short staffed, the waiter wasn't apologetic about everything taking as long as it did. I ordered a drink and he wanted me it would take long to get and I said it was fine, but he was basically trying to discourage me from ordering an old fashioned. Really disappointed. We should have been told them we sat down that they were out of so many dishes as opposed to trying to order them and get denied three times. read more
7 years ago
Mother of GOD. This food should be illegal it's so good. Steak frites is my favorite meal. I've had it breakfast, lunch, and dinner around the world...and the only place that could ever compare is Le Relais de l'Entrecôte in Paris. I cannot overstate how AMAZING the food is here. And the wine will not disappoint. 10/10 stars. Would fly across two oceans for this. I had the steak frites and my boyfriend had the duck. Both left us on cloud 9! read more
2 years ago
Barcelona has a TON of tapas bars, and if you are anywhere in or around the old city, you will be inundated with them. The area that Gilda is in is known for having great tapas, and the restaurants here run the gauntlet from super modern to totally old school. Gilda is on the super modern side of the spectrum, both in atmosphere and food. Most of their dishes are Belgian and not Spanish, despite the tapas name. Even their classic Spanish dishes are not very classic; many of them have been tweaked quite a bit. You might or might not like this. Their prices are also pretty high, although some of their dishes are a good value. While the meal was somewhat enjoyable, we were mostly disappointed. We had: Fois Gras: Neither of us have ever had this dish before, and we don't ever plan to again. However, we had to try it once in our lifetimes, and the price was right for a small portion. This dish was very well done (although we didn't have other fois gras experiences to compare it to), and was the highlight of our experience here. Spinach Croquettes: Pretty good. Patatas Bravas: Woah, waaay too much going on here. Too many flavors hastily thrown together made for an un-enjoyable dish. We tried patatas bravas at every tapas place we went, and this was by far the worst. Don't get it. Catalan (Tomato) Bread: Way too many tomatoes, they overpowered the dish. Not enough of the other flavors that make this bread so great. Another pass. Wine: Very expensive and not a very good list. We were disappointed. Service: Very slow. Even for Spanish standards. There are better choices around. read more
8 years ago
The food is fresh and amazing! Tiago is a handsome young man with amazing suggestions. I had the Manhattan which the orange was so fresh I could smell it before it was in front of me! We had the shrimp And ice cream which sounds weird but it truly was amazing. The cauliflower was another great suggestion. I am going to attempt this at home!! Everything is so fresh and absolutely delicious. The price is perfectly paired. We may be back tomorrow!! read more
7 years ago
The infusion of foods they make here are unlike anything I've tasted somewhere else. I had the lamb and mashed which was done with an Indian flair, it was very tasty. My husband had the duck and he ate every bite. The art inside is super funky and the service is also very good. I will definitely go back read more
7 years ago
11 years ago
One of the best restaurants in Barcelona, they have a very special menu with some fusion plates like shrimps with curry ice cream which is a must to try, also the chicken with ginger ice cream and since am from middle east I can assure you that they have the best hummus as one of many other special tapas. Staff is very friendly and helpful and ASK Ricardo for his special black mojito cocktail 100% recommend place read more
7 years ago
The food was really good! We shared a few tapas: cauliflower, potatoes, and hummus. All of them were surprisingly good. For my entree, I ordered the New Zealand rack of lamb. It was incredible! I was actually full after the tapas and caught a second wind once I realized what a treasure my entree proved to be. Great atmosphere, cozy, friendly servers. read more
12 years ago
Delightful, small, Spanish twist to some Belgian food. We had stew, (great), and tenderloin,(very good), preceded by some croquet with spinach, et al. Also very good. Only 1 wine per varietal available per glass, but a list is available. The Belgian ice cream with cinnamon WAS a nice finish. Young start up restaurant, Sade playing over and over, youngsters coming in, and so try it since it was inexpensive. read more
5 years ago
7 years ago
Look no further! this is the place to be! The tapas were soooo amazing. We had the ceviche, meatballs, grilled goat cheese, crispy Argentinian shrimp over curry ice cream, muscles and we shared the salmon main course. So much good food everything was delicious. So glad we came here. read more
4 years ago
8 years ago
7 years ago
Wow!!! The service and food at this restaurant were amazing! The tapas, drinks and dinner plates were all delicious. I love the Belgian twist they added to the dishes. We were a large group of 9 and everyone complimented the dish they ordered. The owner stopped by our table to greet us and explain how the idea of the dishes we ordered were created and by the time he left you'd think we were long time friends. Would definitely visit again on my next trip to Barcelona. Highly recommended. read more
5 years ago
7 years ago
Atmosphere was great. Everything was delicious. We had the fried goat cheese (a must!), red tuna ceviche, meatballs, crispy Argentina shrimp, muscles and salmon! Service was wonderful and the owner took a picture of us and hung it up! read more
4 years ago
8 years ago
The tapas are amazing! We loved everything. The mussels and the potatoes were my favorites but the goat cheese salad was also excellent. Order away! read more
8 years ago
Our meal was an amazing awakening of the senses. Tiago, our waiter was very helpful in selecting tapas. He spoke English well and was funny too. Atmosphere was inviting. Food was amazingly fresh. I recommend the fried shrimp with curry ice cream. And I recommend the cauliflower with tahini. We needed with the goat cheese salad and bruschetta like bread. We have two days I. Barcelona and I was to eat there again tomorrow. read more
4 years ago
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