Gran Viana

Oh my goodness this is so good. If I ever go to Barcelona again I would come here…read more Must get: Steak with foie gras on bread 8/10: sooo decadent and luxurious. It's abt 8 euros a piece. Very flavorful and fast experience. Oxtail and mashed potatoes 10/10: the oxtail meet is so tender and flavorful. The mashed potatoes pair so well with the oxtail. Mushroom, steak, and egg yolk 9/10: soo flavorful and balance of veggies and protein. Amazing textures and flavors. Sparkling sangria: 8/10 I don't normally live the taste of alcohol but this was great. Not tooooo strong and if tastes pretty good if you mix it with the orange juice. Fresh orange juice: 10/10 so tangy and delicious. I can't recommend it enough. Patatas bravas: 9/10 solid no complaints! Dessert Tapas: - bread dessert (Tarija): 11/10 amazing dessert that is creamy, cameralized, and has a mochi like texture. This fried chewy dessert is not too sweet and such an affordable price. - coconut pudding 9/10 solid and refreshing if you like flan - bread, chocolate oil, salt 7/10: I live the complex flavors. The chocolate mousse was light and the bread to mousse ratio was perfect. It's a smaller dessert tho I wouldn't recommend it if ur sharing. Service: amazing! Staff I'm everywhere so it was very easy to order more food. Also we were sitting buy the area where they made dessert and they allowed me to record them making it!! Comfortable ambiance great for date night or casual meals!!!

As an international traveling food critic and unbeknownst to the staff, the following is what I…read moreexperienced: - The host seated us next to a table of three self-absorbed, loud and obnoxiously nonstop talking late teens early twenties girls. - The food bus'ers attempted to deliver the wrong order to our and nearby tables five times. - The 1/2 order (three small slivers) tomato soaked bread (1/2 PA AMB TOMAQUET) was certainly not worth the €2.5! - The Greek Salad (ENS GREGA) was the worst example of such we have ever had (my party included an authentic Greek). The feta cheese was absolutely disgusting, it tasted like imitation rubber cheese. - The "Al Ajillo" Style Shrimps (GAMBES AMB ALLADA) had a very strange flavor within it, which overwhelmed the garlic flavors. - The Beef Tenderloin (FILET VEDELLA), she had to spit 1/4 of it out because it was too tough. - Everything was overpriced there for the value. If you are in the area DO NOT waste your time nor money dining here!!!

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Lenguado con calamares

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Open till 1:30am?

Ciutat Comtal

4.3(1.4k reviews)

1.3 km•L'Eixample

Amazing food. One of the most delicious restaurants my family ate at while in Barcelona. It was…read morevery convenient in terms of proximity to our hotel. All the wait staff we encountered spoke English, which made ordering easier. They have both Spanish and English menus. This restaurant was packed with tourists but we still managed to get seating right away. Very good tapas. The food was the highlight of the evening but the service was excellent as well. Comparable prices to restaurants with similar ambiance in the U.S.

The service here is excellent! Our large group of 10 was handled with extra care, and without a…read morereservation! I asked about something that was not on their menu, and they had the chef make it for us anyway--sliced tomatoes with olive oil and pulpos with garlic and olive oil instead of the tomato base sauce it normally comes with. Literally everything we ordered was fantastic. If you think I'm being biased because we were treated very well and our party had a wonderful time, then go ahead and call it bias. But the fact that we walked away happy, satisfied, and will have long-lasting memories at this place, then they succeeded! Restaurants are not strictly about the food. It's the entire experience. My family and friends will recommend this place to anyone going to Barcelona.

0.8 km•Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

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Mini hamburguesa 3,55...

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Tosca

4.3(297 reviews)

The best restaurant for Tapas in Barcelona. Everything we ate was superb with a ton of flavor. The…read moreatmosphere is very comfortable with plenty of table space. Also don't forget the dessert.

Good food, great drinks and service. Great meeting spot not too crowded! Our entire party of 6 old…read morefriends was happy. Not rushed!

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Tuna Tataki with sangria

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Apple crumble

Cera 23

4.7(631 reviews)

0.9 km•El Raval

This was an amazing restaurant. The atmosphere was quiet and cozy. It was very restful after a…read morehectic day. Our waitress was so nice and helpful (I feel bad I didn't catch her name). We had a seafood paella and mushroom risotto, both were well made and very filling. For dessert we split the best cheesecake. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

After seeing several highly positive reviews (from some Elite Yelpers no less), we stumbled in…read moreafter a long day of sightseeing. We were welcomed by the barmaid in the front and promptly seated by the manager. The ambiance is calm, romantic, and cozy, and the menu intriguing. We started with cocktails, and an appetizer of Iberian Carpaccio. My wife and I both selected paella as a main course, mine was the Arròs Negre (squid ink), which was amazing . Highly recommended!

Jamin iberico with bread.

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Blackberry mojito + back to galicia

Cañete

4.6(576 reviews)

0.3 km•El Raval

Wow, this meal was so good I literally made another reservation after we left. This place might be…read moreadvertised as a tapas restaurant, but it's much more than that. The service was excellent, our server spoke English and knew so much about American pop culture. He even sang NSYNC songs to us while serving us dishes. As for the food let's get into it: - Lobster Croquettes (8/10) We've had a lot of croquettes this trip, but these were on another level, get one per person. - Paella (7.5/10) Different style of paella from other places we went. It was almost like a paella curry, which was still rich and delicious. - Squid Sandwich (10/10) This is hands down the best appetizer I've ever had. The squid was packed with flavor and the mayo sauce they used paired perfectly. Order one per person, and be prepared to order another to go. - Garlic Shrimp (8/10) Solid entree paired with sourdough bread. Dip that bread into the sauce and you'll be satisfied. - Aged Beef Steak w/ Foie Gras (9/10) This might be one of the best steak dishes I've had traveling abroad. It was cooked perfectly, and came with a potato crust on the bottom and Foie Gras on top. Definitely a must order. Overall a great experience, from the service and ambiance to the quality of the food, this is a must try when visiting Barcelona. Would I go again? Absolutely!

Delicious variety of tapas in a bright cheery environment! Definitely make a reservation because…read morethe line was piling out the door even for a weekday lunch. The menu has a nice variety of items, and they're all pretty small so you can try a lot. Our favorite was the squid sandwich, a super unique must get! We also really liked the garlic shrimp, which had a nice fragrant flavor from the heads. The tiramisu was also delightful with a nice balance of sweet and bitter flavors. We heard the razor clams were really good, but they didn't have any the day we visited which was a bummer!

Packed with locals - Faiyoh!! (Uncle Roger)

Lobster croquettes

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La Pepita

4.6(659 reviews)

2.4 km•Gràcia

Very fun hipster vibe and decor. Sitting at the bar is quite narrow so be prepared for people…read morebumping into you. The staff was very attentive, friendly, and spoke English well. The fried chicken is amazing and so is the matcha cheesecake!! The salad with raw asparagus was surprisingly good! Honestly everything was really good and we are so happy we ate here!

Fun, lively restaurant with menus in several languages, we had the Gildas, the special namesake…read moreanchovies and the fried chicken. Food hit the spot, service was friendly and fast and the vibe was excellent. Line out the door and around the corner but if you hit the time right you can walk right in.

The walls!

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Gata Mala

4.8(149 reviews)

3.5 km•Gràcia

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I loved this place. It was a special place to take close friends visiting from out of town, Pilar…read moreis the best and the food was always fresh and delicious. The environment was warm and welcoming - having lived so far from home, I knew I could go to the Gata Mala and feel at home.

My wife and I absolutely loved Gata Mala. The food and…read moreatmosphere were incredible. Every single plate that came out was magic. We loved it so much so that we decided to eat there three nights in a row. Pilar was so friendly and accommodating. I was very sad to see that it closed. I hope Pilar opens up something in the future.

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Combination platter

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Little space with a huge kick of flavor and friendly service! Don't pass this place by!!

Guell

4.5(155 reviews)

0.3 km•El Raval

Great food, service and atmosphere, highly recommend, will definitely use again on our return to…read moreBarcelona.

Needed to try this place for our very first meal in Barcelona and it didn't disappoint. It's on a…read morealleyway of a one way street. Easily accessible. Welcoming staff. We ordered the patatas bravas, ham croquettes, seafood soup, paella de mariscos. I really like the ham croquettes, it was savory and melted right into your mouth. The patatas bravas was just some regular fries with sauce. I liked my seafood paella. It was just the right portion for me. The only thing is that maybe it was just me, but was a bit salty and soggy towards my last bites. Although I liked it, I was looking for flavor that stuck with me! Definitely recommend to try if you're in the area, they have many choices for a first timer!

0.6 km•Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

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Paella de Mariscos

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Arugula salad and goat cheese eggplant

Arcano Restaurant Barcelona

4.5(419 reviews)

We got lucky with a walk-in and sat at one of the tables in the front. The waiters here are very…read moreattentive and the restaurant is beautiful. We mainly came in here for cocktails and tried some tapas, but definitely will be back to try more food our next visit to Barcelona!

Five stars easy for this establishment. We made a reservation weeks in advance as we heard this…read moreestablishment was busy, but worth it. We decided to do a more upscale experience when my in-laws flew in to show them the food scene in Barcelona and this did not disappoint. We had a reservation for 8pm and arrived just beforehand. We were seated in the back of the cellar, which created an intimate yet unique experience. We were greeted by Max, who was kind and knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered drinks to start - which consisted of some old fashions and sangria's. Highly recommend! For appetizers, we ordered the duck salad and the octopus. Honestly, both were absolutely fabulous. The octopus was made to perfection and the duck was tender and delicious. We ordered some steaks - medium rare and the lambchops. All things were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this establishment when visiting Barcelona for a nice and romantic dinner.

Arches stone walls arcano restaurant Barcelona

Arcano restaurant Barcelona cocktails

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Tuna tartare

Babula

4.6(36 reviews)

1.8 km•L'Eixample

Everything was delicious, from ambience, service, to food. Drinks were immaculate, and the food did…read morenot disappoint. I recommend coming in here for some Tampas, or just to dine and enjoy the show. Wonderful place.

Loved so many things about this spot!…read more Walking in felt like you were walking into a trendy, jungle restaurant. Lots of fun food options and the drinks were delicious! Would recommend!!

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No Hay Mañana

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Cava Sangria

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Patrick M.

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2 years ago

During my travels to the enchanting city of Barcelona, I had the pleasure of stumbling upon an excellent restaurant while searching for a place to enjoy dinner. Upon entering, we were warmly welcomed and asked for recommendations, which led us to some truly delightful dishes that beautifully represent the culinary artistry of Barcelona. Each plate was visually stunning and crafted with fresh ingredients and rich flavors that spoke to the heart. From the appetizers to the main courses and the desserts, every bite was a burst of fantastic tastes that made the meal special. The staff were incredibly attentive and genuinely cared about our experience, making us feel valued and comfortable throughout the evening. Their exceptional service added to the warmth of our dinner, creating memories I will cherish for a long time. I wholeheartedly recommend this gem to anyone who has the chance to visit Barcelona; it's an experience not to be missed! read more

Ruben B.

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8 years ago

Quien dijo que las segundas partes nunca fueron buenas? Si el Viana lleva tiempo siendo uno de los referentes de buena cocina en el centro de Barcelona, su hermano mayor incluso lo supera, una experiencia de alta cocina a un precio más que asequible, con un servicio profesional y atento, marca de la casa. Para repetir read more

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