We had planned to go to a tapas place recommended by our Gaudi House tour guide (Touring Pandas guide Jekaterina who was EXCELLENT) but the joint had a line of 20+...so we chose to go to my plan B! We were happy to enter the cozy La Alcoba Azul and seated by a smiling host immediately & presented with menus. The interior looks almost like a wine cellar with brick vaulted ceilings. The offerings are best described as fusion tapas but there are a few traditional bites as well. Our waiter presented us with an amuse bouché of pumpkin hummus topped with roasted pepitas on an herbed toasted baguette crisp. DELICIOUS! We confidently ordered the tomato tartare with avocado cream, basil, olive powder and rosemary olive oil caviar as well as a half order of cured Iberican meats featuring chorizo, loin, sausage and ham, an order of the hummus with black olives, parsley, pine nuts and pita triangles. All were terrific! We especially enjoyed the meats and tomato tartare. I enjoyed a red sangria that was satisfying and happened to be topped with cinnamon...a first and welcome addition for me. La Alcoba Azul is a spot we'll keep on our tapas go to list! You shouldn't hesitate to visit. read more

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Very average food. Spent 100€ for three adults and wasn't very satisfied. Tried the iberico ham, manchego cheese, banh mi, potatoes, sardines on tomato appetizer. Everything was just so so, nothing memorable or tasty. The rose had one option and was not good. Pass on that. Service was wonderful. We went around 5:30p and there was no wait. read more

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We had a good dinner here. It wasn't too crowded and the food came out pretty quick. Their tapas were refreshing and tasty. read more

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For charm points, the inside of this place is exactly the kind of old-world Barcelona restaurant I pictured before coming here. It is tight inside, and we were tucked into the back room, but in a cozy way. Service is slow in that classic European way, not sad slow, but the kind of slow that reminds you to savor the moment because you are on vacation. The menu descriptions were a little vague, so we took a few stabs in the dark. The eggplant dish we ordered ended up being my favorite, and the hummus with lamb was also very good. I usually love olives, but these did not hit for me. They were a bit too dry and firm, so buyer beware if you are picky about olives. All in all, a charming spot for a romantic vacation dinner. read more

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We went here our last night in Barcelona. It's very small with a gothic feel. Our waiter was amazing. We enjoyed every dish that we had here. Our favorites was the baked potato topped with a yummy sauce. The potato was so tender and flavorful. We had the beef boa buns. The bun was so tender and the beef had these amazing Asian flavors. It was sweet, savory and juicy! The lamb shoulder was so so tender and seasoned perfectly. I'm salivating just thinking about it. We had two orders of the Iberian ham b/c hello! The ham in Spain is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this place. read more

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Cool little spot with really interesting decor - kind of moody, vintage, and tucked-away feeling. Definitely a unique vibe that makes it worth checking out. The tapas were decent overall. The bao was actually really good - soft, flavorful, and definitely the highlight of the meal. But I wasn't a fan of the octopus (a little chewy for my taste) and the lamb shoulder was way too gamey for me. Service was friendly and the place has character, but food-wise it was hit or miss. read more

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Our first meal after arriving in Barcelona was at La Alcoba Azul - Tapas. The three dishes we ordered were absolutely delicious, and we were in a great mood. However, the beautiful waitress working outside under the blue tents had an extremely bad attitude. Even though the bill already included a 10% service charge, she insisted on adding an extra 15% tip, claiming it was the European tipping tradition. I told her the service charge was already included. She only gave us our change very reluctantly, then shouted behind our back: "Never come back!" Our perfect mood was completely ruined by her. read more

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Really yummy and reasonably priced tapas. It has a local feel - although in practice most of the customers are tourists given the area. Service was solid. read more

Samples sardines were great, but on the saltier side so could've been accompanied with some bread. Sea bass tiradito had a complex ensemble of flavors, as the ceviche blended well with the crunch of the peanuts and umami of the seaweed. The pork shoulder was tender while the confit had a pleasant taste. The Brie and pork belly toast again used texture contrast well with its almonds. Cod carpaccio was fresh and light. read more

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DO NOT EAT Here. We had dinner here the other night. We had read some bad reviews about the service, but decided to go anyways, because the food had good reviews. In all my years of dining out, we had never been treated so poorly. The bartender at the door was beyond rude. I mean extremely rude. I was with my wife and adult children and we just looked at each other amazed how rude this man was. Unfortunately he was also our server. He never came back to the table after the food was served. We sat for 30 minutes after finishing. We had to flag down another waiter who was also rude. This is the first negative reviews that I've ever written on Yelp. Trust me, if the bartender when you walk in, is a middle aged guy with a dark beard, you should leave. Whoever owns this restaurant should fire him( you'll find other reviews here about him) read more

We absolutely loved this dungeon of a restaurant. It's low-lit, intimate, cool (both literally & figuratively), & a perfect place for small bites & drinks with friends. Allergens were clearly marked on the menu, which made it easy to determine what was gluten-free. Lots of gluten-free options! We ordered a variety of things from the menu, from reliable dishes to unknowns, & were pleased with all of it. One of my favorite dishes was the stuffed & baked red peppers with goat cheese & rose jam. It looked like a piece of contemporary art & tasted incredible. Our server was nice & tolerated our limited Spanish. Tapas & drinks were medium+ priced but absolutely worth the money. La Alcoba Azul was of our favorite stops in Barcelona - I highly recommend! read more

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Upon the recommendation of a friend, we tried this place out on our first night in Barcelona. We were blown away and didn't realize how great it was until some British tourists said they tried this place, and they were here all week and this best food they ate on their entire trip. The experience begins with a complimentary tapa and then your best off just outing yourself into the waiters' hands for what is good that night. We have olives, Couscous, cheeses, little humus tapas. All awesome. The hospitality is off the charts. read more

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Decent tapas spot. We had dinner here with friends. Service was ok and the food was good. Not exactly the most innovative tapas in Barcelona but we enjoyed the food and the company. read more

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The food was incredible, that's all I can say. The service was pretty good considering Spanish standard while still attentive. The vibes were perfect for the spectacular meal that was presented to us. read more

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I really liked my experience here :) it was lovely. The waiter I think he was a he but he was very nice. The food options for vegetarians were actually really thorough and comprehensive and like tasty. read more

My Spain Adventure begins! I touched down in Barcelona on Thursday and really have been loving the food. We kinda just found this place on a whim but I'm so happy we did. La Alcoba Azul sports a cool tavern-like ambiance that feels really unique. If you see my pictures you'll know what I mean. I also really appreciated that they had multiple menus for different languages. So first off I want to add that they have amazing cocktails. My favorite was the La Alcoba Mezcalera. I loved the Mezcalera. Theres something about the smokiness of Scoth and Mezcal that I adore, so I tend to always gravitate towards these drinks. The Mezcalera in general has a nice smokiness and citrus taste at the start but a nice sweet agave and spicy finish. I highly recommend it if you are a Mezcal fan. As for food if you don't know what to get I definitely would start with the I Iberian Pork Shoulder. You get a good amount and the mojo and piquello peppers are an amazing compliment to the meat. The beauty of tapas to me is that you get to try so much. When you bring a lot of people you get to try even more. I always feel like I eat till it's just enough. It's never about trying to overindulge. It's more like about just enjoying the company of those around you and trying new things. My girlfriends dad for example ordered the Picked Cod; something I normally would never order. I seriously thought it was going to be way to pickly but it was the perfect amount of pickledness. So far this place is the only place out of the 3 days here that I've gone to twice. read more

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Omg worth the walk to find this place! The salads and the toasts were so great- thank y'all!

A small narrow space with tables and benches jammed up against the walls, dark low lighting, and a well in the floor. The very definition of a hole in the wall restaurant as it feels like it was carved out of stone and you are sitting in a cave. Very atmospheric. The food is amazing. We had the Burratina salad, Cod carpaccio and the Iberian loin of pork. The salad was so good that I took a picture of the ingrediants to recreate when I get home. Cod carpaccio is a generous serving of fish with sparks of flavour depending on what you choose on your fork. Iberian pork was fall apart deliciousness. Such good tapas and friendly service. Don't pass this place up! read more

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Terrible service. Walked in and bartender told us the place was full. That's fine. We asked how long until we can be seated and he responded with "I don't know." We asked 30 minutes, 60 minutes? He said he doesn't know. We ask if we go get a glass of wine next door and wait and come back if that's fine? He said yes. We come back an hour later and he says it's full. We ask how do we wait and he says not inside and he doesn't know when a table will be ready. So many other good places to eat and drink in this city. Skip this place. They obviously hate anyone who isn't local and don't want your business. read more

Lovely ambiance, low lux levels made the atmosphere intimate and cozy. Food was great, we went there for a snack and wine. The service was swift and attentive. I would recommend this cafe to anyone looking for a cozy, tasty retreat. read more

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This place is a literal hole in the wall. The width of the restaurant is about the width of 2 doors. Rather dark place with several 2 person small tables lined up against the wall. I believe there is an enclosed outdoor patio. They have a table for medium sized group on the inside. They served us a free tapa with mashed potatoes. It was tasty. We ordered this tapas that was like chicken ceasar on flatbread. Wow, it was messy but tasty. Sangria was yummy as well. Service was pretty fast. Waitstaff was incredibly nice. I love these kind of places for the unique experience. read more

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It was my second night in Barcelona and I wanted to find a tucked away spot with delicious food. Good ol Yelp led me to this place. I only had to wait 20 minutes to get a table but once seated I was able to place my order quickly and the food came out quick as well. The potatoes were so creamy and the two different sauces were absolutely delicious. The pork had a great sauce as well. Really rustic environment and everyone was happy (workers and customers). Great find! read more

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The best place we ate in Barcelona- we came back two nights! They do not take reservations and the restaurant is pretty small, so be prepared to wait or come early before the dinner crowds. The food was all delicious, prices were very fair, and the staff was very helpful and attentive. Some must try dishes- accordion potato, whipped feta dip, teriyaki pork belly bao, any of the toasts! read more

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It's the best tapas place I've found. Ambiance is just as good as the food. Don't miss it. read more

La Alcoba Azul - Peppers and goat cheese - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

Nothing is bad about this place, but I have to disagree with the current high rating. Besides the calamari, which was very good (tender with interesting flavor combinations), the rest were just okay. Sangria was meh for me. All 4 tables around me were foreigners. I need to find where the locals hang out! read more

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Great food, great drinks, great service and great atmosphere, but they played American 70s music which felt out of place.

Great ambiance. Delicious food. Excellent service. The hummus with lamb dish and pork cheek dish were our favorites. Drinks were also delicious. Try the Moscow mule. read more

Loved this place. Great dungeon vibe great service and fantastic food! I ordered the menu and the combo of multiple small plates was amazing. The sandwiches are decent sized if you're looking for something bigger. Great spot for first night off the plane in Barcelona! read more

A recommendation from our tour guide, and we were bemused when she told us the spot had a well in it. An actual well. Well it did, and we ended up sitting right on it. A hole in the wall spot with a well in said hole. It was used to store food in old times, but now fridges are a thing I suppose (not as cool as wells though). Hummus with olives was flavorful and delicious, but the breads really took it away. Verde (spinach mushrooms goat cheese) and Pin pan (tomato cheese pesto) were simply incredible. The bread was toasted perfectly, it was seasoned perfectly, we couldn't get enough of it. Bread usually goes ok, but if you get bread right, this right, it becomes bread that you don't forget. And if you think it can't get better, think again, turned out one of the servers could sing, and so we got a free spanish music concert to top it all. What an experience in Barri Gotic. read more

500 stars? Yes. This hole in the wall spot was so amazing. We swung in next door and they couldn't accommodate our group of 7 and suggested La Alcoba Azul instead. Turns out they're sister restaurants with the same menu. The space is dark and cozy, with a digital menu that you can swap between languages which is very convenient. From favorite to least favorite (if that can even be a thing since everything was amazing): 1. Truffle brie cheese, iberian pork, fresh tomato, sweet almonds on bread. This is baked and we ordered two of these. So glad we did, they were gone immediately. 2. Goat cheese in peppers. Also baked and delicious. 3. Squid with red cabbage, kimchi mayo, black aoili. 4. Duck tataki with blue cheese and arugula. 5. Chocolate coulant with pistachios, rosemary oil cavier, maldon salt. Aka spanish lava cake that was ooey gooey delicious - I split this with my husband because it's really rich. 6. Tomato bread (it's paired with another dish but I couldn't eat that). The below mostly got rave reviews from my group but I couldn't eat because I'm pregnant. 7. Escalibada - baked aubergines, red pepper, feta cheese, anchovies, and oregano. 8. Marinated raw sardines. The tomato bread went with this. They looked great. 9. Caipirnha, aka spanish mojito. Overall consensus from the group is that it was "ungodly sweet". Otherwise, staff were friendly, bathrooms and space was clean, and prices reasonable. read more

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The service here was absolutely horrendous. We walked in asked for a table for two, mid week on a Wednesday. The bartender smirked and said they are full. We said no problem when should we come back...he then said who knows, maybe 30 min maybe 60 min. So we said ok we would go next door for a wine. When we came back he again said they were full and that we could not wait for a table! It was obvious that they didn't want any tourists in there. read more

Lovely, quiet, and dark. My kind of spot! Food was fantastic and the proprietor was beyond friendly. I could've spent the entire afternoon here. Loved everything about it! read more

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Had the following: Vermut El traitor del call Anchovies 00 with orange and garlic vinaigrette Calamari LAMB tostas Muma All were absolutely fantastic. I don't know if you're able to make reservations in advance, but when we went here for about 8, we waited for 30 minutes for a table for two. Definitely worth it - food, atmosphere, service, and beverages were all great! read more

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This is literally a hole-in-the-wall, and floor. Century old walls and rocks plastered with course limestone mud are sprinkled over small intimate rooms. Plank floors, wood ceilings, wood repairs from antiquity with square nails show it's very hip patina. Narrow aisles with worn tables belie the amount of drinks, food and laughs over the centuries. Lots of tapas and wine selections. Most shared plates we tried were little flatbreads with toppings. 100 year-old candle wax drippings that decorate the bar and old wishing well are must sees. read more

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Amazing, everything is homemade and fresh. The building is in a cave-like structure. So cool.

this is a perfect place to experience Barcelona ! Located in a small alley, can only walk to. Place is small and old stone walls everywhere. However , this is our first stop after we landed in Barcelona, anchovie is a must have, honey toast is also exquisite, ( combination of things are amazing, didn't know eggplant and cheese all goes in honey and toasta.. ) drinks are also great, has translated English menu, wine are super reasonably priced, cocktail drinks are also delicious! I can't say enough about the hospitality , service was super great, in fact , they can work in such a narrow space and small counter space to produce such amazing combination tasting tapas... our friend recommended us to go there, definitely worth the while. place is very dark so very hard to take any food picture for this place, sorry ! but trust me, it's worth the experience. read more

Loved the atmosphere, and their house red vermouth was my favorite from the whole trip!! The shrimp bao was fantastic.

Phenomenal spot for tapas. I came here twice during my week in Barcelona! The goat cheese peppers are a must. Exceptional! I found some of the tostas a bit dry, but the lamb one was quite tasty. Share a pitcher of sangria, the coco bread and some charceuterie! read more

As a solo traveler in Barcelona who wanted to experience Tapas, I came here based on other reviews. I was not disappointed! Any fears that I would be looked down upon for being alone disappeared after I met the extremely friendly waiter. The ambiance is fun, the food is great, the service is wonderful. I had a wonderful time! read more

I still think about the goat cheese stuffed peppers with fig jam we had here. Husband got a lamb dish and said the meat was tender. Plus sangrias and music to go with the good food, what's not to like. Friendly attentive service. They served us an artichoke tapa on the house. Interior is dimly lit and cozy. Tables were closely spaced but we didn't mind that. They have a sister restaurant on the same street, a few doors away. read more

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