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I came here three days in a row for lunch while I was attending a conference across the street at the CCIB, so I want to set the record straight and offer a different perspective from that of the other reviewer. Yes, they have a weird setup for ordering food, but isn't Starbucks daunting the first time too if you've never been there before? (think of the choice of sizes, shots, add-ons, etc.). So Green Vita tried to emulate the US system of maximum choice for the consumer in a market that is not 100% sure how to order yet. In terms of the food, I appreciated the variety of vegetarian and vegan options that included lentil and goat cheese salad, quinoa salad, and baba ganoush (though it appears as "eggplant hummus" on their menu). The "salteados" were pretty good. I had the vegetable green curry on brown rice and the butternut squash orzo, the latter being the best of the two, imho. I also tried the grilled fish (lubina a la gallega) and it came with potatoes and it was very tasty, too. I didn't try any of their desserts but their coffee game was on point. What I didn't like was that none of the meals I ate (three in total, all under the "menú del día") were very flavorful and I had to add copious amounts of salt. However, this might be a conscious choice on the part of the cooks since I went to another place for dinner and had the same issue (not enough salt/not enough flavors). So all in all, I say, go for it. If you're a foreigner visiting, keep in mind that this place is meant to maximize your choice and that just as you ordering coffee elsewhere feels natural to you, so could Green Vita once you figure out how their menu works.
Green Vita is one of the many places to eat on the top of the CC Diagonal Mar on Avinguda Diagonal in Barcelona, with the street being probably one of the main streets in Barcelona, stretching for miles and as I recall even having two AC and two Hilton hotels, the size can't be ignored. Green Vita is more of a health food place, but a restaurant rather than a shop, they tried to stress the importance of vegetables and eating healthy in their overall decor and advertising around the store. It did stand out for such a reason. I called in here, hoping to pick up gluten free. The queuing system was really badly handled, their was no staff, and it reminded me even in terms of decor and the whole situation at a local garden centre to me, when at home in Rochdale, which certainly isn't a feel Green Vita would want to have. Their was a decent amount of seating, and it seemed to be set out less like a restaurant and more like a cafe as mentioned, where you queue up and get food and drink or order it etc. Their is free wifi but you need a password, there didn't seem to be anything around the store so if you forgot to connect, you might need to queue up for it, which would be hard, or it would be made even harder if you have such a language barrier, like I did only vacationing in Barcelona from my native United Kingdom. Overall, poor gluten free offerings, servings and even pricings and selection as a whole, really doesn't suit its location in a shopping mall, and I can't help but think a bigger brand with a better and meatier menu would be so much better, although I understand the concept I can't understand the concept for the location and based on what I've discussed here I sadly feel Green Vita deserves a single one star.
2 years ago
Menu of The Day was light and full of choices. I opted to start with the hummus, and the tofu pad Thai, both were simple and very filling. Menus are offered in both English and Spanish. The wait staff were nice and helpful. If you are looking for a filling meal, simple choices with veggies and sustainable meat options, try the Green Vita. read more
2 years ago
It's not exactly health food despite the name. It's pizza and burgers. The Caesar salad was saturated in dressing. read more
8 years ago
I came here three days in a row for lunch while I was attending a conference across the street at the CCIB, so I want to set the record straight and offer a different perspective from that of the other reviewer. Yes, they have a weird setup for ordering food, but isn't Starbucks daunting the first time too if you've never been there before? (think of the choice of sizes, shots, add-ons, etc.). So Green Vita tried to emulate the US system of maximum choice for the consumer in a market that is not 100% sure how to order yet. In terms of the food, I appreciated the variety of vegetarian and vegan options that included lentil and goat cheese salad, quinoa salad, and baba ganoush (though it appears as "eggplant hummus" on their menu). The "salteados" were pretty good. I had the vegetable green curry on brown rice and the butternut squash orzo, the latter being the best of the two, imho. I also tried the grilled fish (lubina a la gallega) and it came with potatoes and it was very tasty, too. I didn't try any of their desserts but their coffee game was on point. What I didn't like was that none of the meals I ate (three in total, all under the "menú del día") were very flavorful and I had to add copious amounts of salt. However, this might be a conscious choice on the part of the cooks since I went to another place for dinner and had the same issue (not enough salt/not enough flavors). So all in all, I say, go for it. If you're a foreigner visiting, keep in mind that this place is meant to maximize your choice and that just as you ordering coffee elsewhere feels natural to you, so could Green Vita once you figure out how their menu works. read more
9 years ago
Green Vita is one of the many places to eat on the top of the CC Diagonal Mar on Avinguda Diagonal in Barcelona, with the street being probably one of the main streets in Barcelona, stretching for miles and as I recall even having two AC and two Hilton hotels, the size can't be ignored. Green Vita is more of a health food place, but a restaurant rather than a shop, they tried to stress the importance of vegetables and eating healthy in their overall decor and advertising around the store. It did stand out for such a reason. I called in here, hoping to pick up gluten free. The queuing system was really badly handled, their was no staff, and it reminded me even in terms of decor and the whole situation at a local garden centre to me, when at home in Rochdale, which certainly isn't a feel Green Vita would want to have. Their was a decent amount of seating, and it seemed to be set out less like a restaurant and more like a cafe as mentioned, where you queue up and get food and drink or order it etc. Their is free wifi but you need a password, there didn't seem to be anything around the store so if you forgot to connect, you might need to queue up for it, which would be hard, or it would be made even harder if you have such a language barrier, like I did only vacationing in Barcelona from my native United Kingdom. Overall, poor gluten free offerings, servings and even pricings and selection as a whole, really doesn't suit its location in a shopping mall, and I can't help but think a bigger brand with a better and meatier menu would be so much better, although I understand the concept I can't understand the concept for the location and based on what I've discussed here I sadly feel Green Vita deserves a single one star. read more
8 years ago
Healthy options near the convention center. Came here two days in a row for lunch. I loved the salmon dish with rice. Also tried the chicken with mango quinoa and the quinoa was fantastic. They have a 10 euro lunch menu but we got the larger meal options to add more protein (each plate priced around 15 euros). The salmon and chicken both had generous portions, close to 6 ounces for each. read more
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