Beautiful decor. Linen, crystal, china, and very upscale feel to the place…read more The service was friendly and fairly fast by Europe standards. Nice (but not large) outdoor seating area. The food is very good and fresh, but I wish for a little more seasoning. The fish was so fresh, they brought the fish out to the table for our approval BEFORE they cooked it. The wine was great, and the sides were all presented well and cooked perfectly. We did not have dessert, but the cappuccino after the meal was excellent. My biggest complaint is the lack of seasoning, and maybe there was a sauce or something available for the fish, and the language barrier may have caused us to miss that choice.

For the second time in so many trips to Barcelona, this turned out to be the best meal. I really…read morelike seafood paella, and this place does not disappoint. Came here on my first night in town. Made a reservation online - easy. This time Carballeira was really close to my hotel, so easy to get to. Nice, pleasant service and a stylish atmosphere. I was greeted by name (nice!) and seated where I could see both the dining room and the open (and sparkling clean) kitchen. Being a paella amateur enthusiast, it was fun getting to watch the kitchen make paella (I picked up some nice tips). Really nice place. I had the pan con tomate (Barcelona, of course?) and the seafood paella. Both times I've been here I have read that the dish is for two. Both times I have offered to pay for two people just to have the paella. Both times I've been turned down and told that they would make it for one. So nice. For a solo business traveler many times that does not happen. Great of the establishment to do so. I wish there would be a little more in the paella, but what is there is so tasty! Delicious seafood paella. The best I've had in the city. You will not be disappointed. Nice flan for dessert - perfect ending. Go check out Carballeira's!

Marina Bay restaurant is a dockside restaurant in Port Vella. The views of the docks and boats can…read morebe seen from both levels of the restaurant. We decided to have my wife's birthday at this restaurant. The service was very good. Our server came by often to see how we were doing. My favorite dish was the garlic shrimp. The shrimp was cooked to perfection, the butter garlic sauce had the right ratio of garlic to butter.... not too garlicky. The sirloin steak was broiled just right as ordered ... medium rare. The steak had flavor of wood our charcoal which gave the flavor of the meat a nice smokey flavor. The grilled salmon was cooked just right. The meat was soft and flaky, not hard or over cooked. The restaurant gave my wife a complimentary dessert for her birthday. This was a great gesture. Overall, we enjoyed our eating experience at Marina Bay restaurant. I would revisit Marina Bay if were ever back visiting Barcelona.

The food here was delicious! Everything was fresh...perhaps a little too fresh...lol We were…read moreinterested in getting a lobster dish and the chef brought the whole live lobster to the table to ask if that was the one we wanted. I was a little traumatized looking into his little face knowing that he was about to be cooked... But, that aside, I must say the lobster was tender and delicious! I would order it again...just perhaps without seeing the live one first...lol The restaurant was in walking distance of our hotel and the casino so it was extremely convenient. I docked one star because we went for dinner one night and they had randomly closed early. We were bummed and had to come back the next night.

This bar café has the feel of a real neighborhood hangout. Jamie W. and I were just waiting for…read moreTaverna el Glop to open up in about an hour because we heard the paella was awesome there, and it was (review: http://bit.ly/2hksAv6). But we had an hour to kill in the atmospherically flavorful Gràcia neighborhood and just strolled around aimlessly to see if there was a bench where we could park our keisters. We happened upon this casual spot when we saw a table for two open up next to the window. We ordered our now-standard Café con Leches which were priced reasonably at 1.45€ (photo: http://bit.ly/2DvgE3F). Watching the regulars walk in, we got the sense that the staff knew them very well, and the regulars knew each other just as well. Like Norm and Cliff in a Catalan-dubbed movie...Norm! (photo: http://bit.ly/2BjDpWA). We saw an obviously married couple bickering at another table (photo: http://bit.ly/2CUSPB2) only to be pacified by a neighbor who joined them in their animated conversation. It was relaxing to feel the river of life go through this place in such an incidental manner that it didn't strike us until much later that they serve food as well like bocadillos and paella. Had we not made up our minds about going to el Glop, we definitely would have reconsidered. COFFEE - 3 stars...totally respectable cup of sweetened caffeine AMBIANCE - 3 stars...comfortably compact, at least near the bar SERVICE - 3.5 stars...long-timers who know their customers TOTAL - 3 stars...where everybody knows your name

First Paella and found this small restaurant by chance walking by while they were opening. Family…read moreowned and owner opened early to make us Paella. It was very good! Small place with limited seating, but since they opened just for us, we had the whole place to ourselves for half an hour which half filled before we left. Tapas menu looked good, but we were on a mission to find a non-touristic place near our hotel to eat Paella and were not disappointed.

This restaurant has very unique, fresh, and tasty food. The interior is very nice and well air…read moreconditioned. My only qualm with it was that we were seated in the back area and it seemed like we never had a consistent waiter. We got our drinks and then didn't get our food order in for a solid 30 minutes. Then we didn't see a waiter until about 20 minutes after our food was gone. We actually had to ask a random waiter if we could pay. Other than that oddity, the food is well worth it.

Food was good at best. Nothing noteworthy or remarkable. Service was the highlight of the evening…read moreas the guy with the mustache and beard up front was very friendly and accommodating. 2000's alternative, pop, and Beyoncé on the radio, some Latin towards the end. Got the nigiri which comes with two pieces. The truffle was good but way too much rice for the rice to meat ratio. The Matrimonio was a new item with anchovies with jam on ciabatta crostini's but just wasn't my jam. Ceviche was probably the best thing we had that evening. It's made with sea bass, corn, and red onions. We're used to ceviche being served with tortilla chips or plantain chips but this wasn't served with anything so we saved our crostini's and used those to accompany the ceviche. The foie gras and tenderloin was bland and really nothing that stood out. We were looking forward to trying them too. Overall, an okay place to dine if you're in the area but not anything I'd seek out.

Morelia was good, but maybe a little overpriced. We were starving and this place had seating…read moreavailable (outdoor seating too). I ordered a burger and it was really good, but I didn't like the type of fries it came with (too thick). My friend ordered an empanada as well as some cheese and papas bravas, and they were all just okay. If I could give it a rating, it would be 3.5 stars, because it is better than average but not 4 star worthy in my opinion.

The place was perfect. Ate outside with blanket and heater on. It was winter of January 2023…read more Empanada was their special. We order goat cheese with pine nuts and beef sausage were the best. Good coffee was perfect. Service was great Ambiance what do you expect .... Barcelona was beautiful place.

I get the feeling that this is the local version of an old school diner. We came at an odd hour for…read morelunch (noon) according to local habits, so we did not have to wait at all. Our server didn't speak English, the menus were not in English, but that is part of the charm and you get by. I had the Madrileno, which was a calamari sandwich with some mayo. Simple , hearty and hit the spot. The calamari was tender and the bread was good. Nothing to complain about for under 5EU! For those with more of an appetite, check out their 3 course set lunches for 13.95EU.

100% would recommend! It's close to the market, which is a bit overpriced, but this place is the…read morebest! Try the Callos (tripe) and ask for bread, you will not regret it! The patatas are also good and the calamari is so tender (I don't even like calamari!) The Bikiberico (ham and cheese sandwich) is good if you like Jamon Iberico, melted cheese, and a buttery bread

4.5 stars. No frills dining. Very friendly wait staff. Wonderful service. Tapas are delicious. They…read moreare not overwhelming. Ingredients look simple but the flavors are amazing. Their Gambas à la Plancha looked like grilled shrimp with just a dash of herbs, but the shrimp is of excellent quality and you can taste the freshness of the seafood. Their Paella Marisco was the highlight for me. I'm sure there are many wonderful paella places in Spain, but compared to the ones I've had in the U.S., this one excels in flavor. Their Pimientos de Padron is equivalent to grilled shishito peppers found in many Japanese restaurants back home, but I love the simplicity of this dish. A little bit of rock salt really brought out the natural flavor. The peppers weren't overcooked either. They were the perfect texture. Their Patatas Bravas, quite simple, but yummy nonetheless. Piping hot when it came out. Potatoes were crisp on the outside, moist on the inside. Nice size chunks. Once dipped in sauce, tasty! The Crema Catalana was a nice touch to end dinner. This dessert is the Spanish equivalent of creme brûlée. Theirs was definitely more substantial - richer than most creme brûlées that I've tried and the toasted top layer, definitely well executed. Easy to get to on foot if you stay at a hotel close by. Not too pricey either for the quality of food served. Will definitely eat here if I visit Spain again.

If I could rate this place higher than 5 stars, I'd give it 100. The servers went above and beyond…read moreto make sure everyone got exactly what they wanted. We started with calamari, potatoes, and nuggets -- a delicious warm-up act. Then came the squid paella, which was out of this world. We also couldn't resist the tomato toast, and I'm still craving more even though I'm too full to breathe, let alone order another bite. Oh, and don't skip the sangria -- it washes everything down beautifully.

My fiancé and I just tried this place and it is definitely our new fav! Every dish possessed…read moreincredible distinct flavor profiles. Not only was the service outstanding the price point for the caliber of food was fantastic! We will be coming back soon! This family owned restaurant also own a restaurant next door called Rios Kru which looks fancier and looked as though they offer a lot of seafood and another restaurant nearby called Teatro.

I enjoyed this spot immensely. It's great for groups and out of town tourists who only speak…read moreEnglish. They have fresh Jamon Iberico inside and slice it right off the pig's leg. I think we had so many appetizers and they were delicious. We had the one dish with avocado and shrimp, atomic wings, and also the pan et tomate which you'll see everyone encouraging you to order because it's good.