Wonderful food, atmosphere and service. Highly recommend the La Bombas! Can handle any size crowd and is located off the main square!

Horrible food bad service. This review is not worth my time for how bad the food was but I wanted to warn potential others. Food was DRY and COLD. Gnocchi tasted like packing peanuts. Gf food was NOT gf and hurt my friends tummy. read more

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This restaurant just made my elderly mother and I wait 15 minutes upon being seated to even get a menu. The male waiters upstairs had a distinct air of arrogance. I encourage all American travelers to avoid this restaurant on account of the poor service to Americans speaking English. Very poor service. read more

Although the atmosphere is there the restaurant was just OK in my opinion. The pros are the quick service and pitchers of sangria. The cons are the just OK food. I got the salad which was good and this rigatoni which was dry and undercooked. I did not finish it. The restaurant was super busy and the staff ran it like a well oiled machine. It is in the middle of a busy area and my friend and I sat there talking for a long time. The staff let us stay a little over closing to finish up. read more

La Fonda - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

Some of the plates we ordered were not bad. But this was heavily overshadowed by very poor service. There were lots tourists and I got the impression they were heavily understaffed. If that's the case they should have at least set expectations. We ended up waiting an hour and a half for our food. When the waiter came to take our order and we started speaking he kept leaving suddenly. Didn't even say anything just walked away. One of the worst restaurant experiences of my life. Perhaps once this place was good, but it seemed mismanaged and way too busy. read more

Food was great and service good - good seating and atmosphere. Close to everything in gothic quarters

Loved the decor of La Fonda, it was beautiful inside. We had reservations so we were seated quickly. The food was delicious as well. We ordered the duck, fried shrimp, mushroom risotto, eggs and Cesar salad. For dessert we ordered their crème brûlée. read more

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Recommended by guide the Guell House. Our croquettes were delicious as were the paella. Service was on point & the restaurant was elegant & lovely. read more

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Disappointed! After seeing a raving review on TikTok I decided to take a gamble and a gamble it was. The veggie paella...NO, the seafood paella was better but not great. I was mixing the seafood rice into the veggie because the veggie was so flavorless. The service was not great. Then the dessert...if a restaurant is blah if they can win me over with a awesome dessert then I can increase the stars. Well this was a FAIL. I ordered my favorite which is the tiramisu.The tiramisu here is a glass container with one ladyfinger at the bottom and a custard that is flavorless. I did not enjoy it AT ALL. Also a good sangria could win me over and that was not a winner either. In my opinion pass this spot. read more

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Delicious tapas & seafood paella with excellent service from our server. Nice ambiance.

Visited Barcelona with the girlfriend. We wanted to try the paella in Spain. This place was recommended by a local where we picked up our Travel WiFi device. We were advised to avoid large menu restaurants and if it has a lot of pictures, it's a tourist trap and/or frozen, not fresh, paella. Trust the locals! Nice restaurant when we stepped inside. Tables were pretty close to each other. Some were separated by plexiglass. Noise was average and waiters were attentive. Seafood Paella for two was amazing. Tasted fresh and flavorful. Dish presentation for the Red shrimp croquettes was clever. I'm a sucker for croquettes. Sangria was on the sweeter side. read more

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Would not recommend at all. The restaurant looks very nice and has pretty good reviews, but my experience was completely different. Our waiter was very rude. Any time we asked a question he said no. The food is mediocre/bad as well as the sangria. There is even no cocktail menu. Barcelona has so many good restaurants, and this is NOT one of them. read more

La Fonda - Iberian ham and andalusian squid - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Thankful for Janira for the wonderful service and translating the menu questions for us. Food was great!

While wandering the streets of Barcelona we ended up at La Fonda without any expectations or idea really what it was. Us Americans loved every dish we had there and the prices were amazing for the quality of food. Pasta in parmesan cheese wheel, burrata with mango, duck, vegetable gyoza...all delicious! The restaurant was gorgeous with a classy atmosphere. read more

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2 adult Wisconsin USA Travelers. White tablecloths, great ambiance, reasonable prices. I had the Sea Bream which is a non-fishy whitefish with excellent flavor (note, comes with head on). Hubby had the steak (medium rare is more like rare in USA). Excellent flavor. We enjoyed Brut Cava (Spanish equivalent of champagne) The aubergine appretizer had amazing flavors with all the toppings - the Aubergine tasted and had consistency of like a cross between an artichoke and Portabella mushroom. Save room for the Tim Baon dessert and a espresso! Best meal we have had so far in both Madrid and Barcelona and we have been in Spain 9 days! read more

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This place was recommended to us by our tour guide and it did not disappoint! Service was a bit slow but we were not in a rush, the place is beautifully decorated with a great vibe. We ordered the sangria pitcher for the table and it was delicious and refreshing. For lunch we had the seafood paella and shared the bravas and croquetas de gambas. Everything was delicious! We will definitely visit again during our next stay in Barcelona. read more

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Excellent food and service. Our server, Lilyann was very attentive and fun. She also communicated our wants with the chef very well and they didn't disappoint. Don't miss this place when you visit Barcelona. read more

We did not care very much for this restaurant. It was surprising that we had a mediocre meal in Spain. It seems so elegant but the food was really just average, and it was a bit more expensive than other places. Nothing so bad but there was not a memorable dish that we ordered. I would recommend skipping out on La Fonda and finding a cheaper place with higher quality food. read more

Nice dining restaurant in Barcelona. Inexpensive price even though it looks like a high class restaurant. Paella was very good! And the starter combo platter is good for 4 people even it says it's only for 2 people. I've been eating paella 7 days in a row in Barcelona. I'm a paella monster lol. La Fonda and Les Quinze Nits are the 2 of the best out of all the restaurant I've tried in Barcelona. read more

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When: Tuesday night at 10:30pm Party Size: 2 Tapas Sampler: 9/10 Amazing tapas. Most of it was fried but delicious all around. Croquettes were the best all trip. Calamari was very tender and fresh. Prawns were meaty. Hummus was smooth. Tomato bread was also best I had this trip. Paella: 7/10 We got the seafood without the shells paella. This was loaded with fresh seafood, not skimped. For 2 people, paella would fill you up by itself. Nice and creamy texture. Service: 7/10 A little slow but this could be culture. Waited a good 15 minutes before being greeted by a waitress at the table. Ambiance: 10/10 This place looks so fancy yet the prices are down to earth and very affordable. Value: 10/10 Great bang for your buck. Overall: 9/10 Will definitely come back here. read more

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Walked by during lunch time and it was packed. So we came here for dinner instead. We had the pan with tomato, duck confit and grilled squid. They were all excellent. Service was good and will be back. read more

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Came here for lunch on a Saturday and we were seated right away. Service was quick when we were ordering tapas, paella and wine. We got the liter house wine for really cheap and it was the best wine we had in the city. We ordered patatas bravas, ham croquettes and a sampler with prawns, calamari, crab potato salad, humus and a 4 person paella. The food was all fantastic, the paella was delicious! Highly recommend this place! read more

La Fonda - Paella - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

I'm kind of surprised La Fonda has the reviews it does but we also didn't have a full meal here. Pros: -Atmosphere was buzzing! Full of people at 11 PM when we needed a snack after a tour went late. -Comfort. Really, the chairs and the tables were just down right comfortable. -Food was fine! Nothing to write home about but not bad. We had the chicken and pesto salad, as well as croquettes (they weren't pretty, but had flavor). It was just so nice to have vegetables and lean chicken after days of carb-heavy tapas. Cons: -Food wasn't amazing, but again, fine. I would go again! read more

I came knowing it was a super touristy spot and got the prix fix Colom Menu. It was totally ok, and the servers were attentive, but nothing special to write home about. The salad was probably the best thing though full of my nemesis radicchio and frisee . The swordfish was a bit tough and overcooked and the tomato confit was a bit sweet. The brownie was just ok and the whipped cream not real cream. Still it was about what I expected given that every person there was a super touristy looking person. read more

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I came here with friends and we thought we were coming into a nice establishment but once we ordered and received the food it was AWFUL! I've never been to a restaurant where they had such bland terrible food. I tried to talk with the manager (Erick) or so he says, about dealing with the meal. Which I took TWO BITES OF. He said that I ordered it and it's my fault that I don't think it tastes good. He offered me another of the exact same dish. My friends ordered the paella and it was the same... bland and terrible. The interior of the restaurant is very nice but the service (especially the manager) is some of the worst I have ever experienced. The chicken was taken straight out of a bag put on a frying pan and given to me with a couple sautéed apples and arugula which were also very bland. IF YOU READ THIS.... DO NOT EAT HERE. THE PRICES ARE CHEAP FOR A REASON! IT IS TERRIBLE. read more

I was craving paella and saw that La Fonda was highly recommended by a few websites. The prices were very reasonable for how fancy the place is, and service was good. Unfortunately, the food was just OK. The seafood was a bit overcooked in my paella. The creme caramel was the worst I've had, with a soupy, jiggly sort of texture. I would go back for drinks, but probably not for food. read more

We had lunch/early dinner at La Fonda and had a less-than-impressive meal. Upon arriving at our hotel, just around the corner a few blocks, we were recommended this place by the front desk. We arrived, they immediately sat us, and we began our meal. The menu is a bit cryptic but we eventually figured it out and order our entrees. We had a fish dish and a chicken dish and neither was particularly tasty. I mean, they both were by all means edible but, for the price (and this place is a bit pricey), we were not impressed. The staff... meh. Neither good nor bad. I suppose we could write it off as our first meal in a new city but we really did not have any desire to return. Especially now that we've dined at several other spots in Bari Gotic and Barcelona in general, we would not return. read more

Went here to try some paella based off of recommendations from many tourist books and online. You have to have a minimum of two people to order paella because it comes family style. My husband had never had paella before so he was excited to give it a shot. We got paella mixta with meat and fish, in hindsight, I would recommend the paella senoritas (the one without the shells) because taking off the shell of the shrimp in our dish was really annoying. The paella was pretty good, but I've had better homemade paella when I was in Madrid. My husband did enjoy it though, and we both left satisfied and full. The prices here for the paella aren't bad either, and the restaurant has a nice vibe. I believe it's close to or on the border of el Raval, which can be seedy at night, so keep that in mind when you walk home! read more

Seafood paella and rosemary sausage paella were out of this world. Sangria was great too! Probably the best sit down meal we've had in Barcelona so far. Pricy menu, but the atmosphere and service made up for it. read more

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Magnificent. I had the seafood and meat paella and it was delicious. Their fried shrimp is also delicious, if you are a seafood lover. Their drinks are also amazingly priced and tasty. I would recommend to everyone as it was highly recommended to me. read more

La Fonda - Seafood and meat paella - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

First time trying paella here! The portions were massive and relatively cheap (~12 euros pp, min 2 per order) and the food was very fresh and flavorful...albiet kind of salty. We got the black fideua which was extremely salty but it balanced out well with the garlic aioli on the side. We also got the tapas sampler - tomato &bread, calamari, chicken croquettes, prawns, and crab salad - which was also a decent order. Atmosphere was very nice and classy despite the average prices! Would recommend trying out for a well-priced sit down dinner. read more

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The service was excellent even for Americans. I saw the food had some so-so reviews but I disagree. Our mussels were flavorful and creative and the pasta was authentic. It has a Spanish flair- even though not hot and spicy- was flavorful. Beautiful decor and quiet if you need a break from the hustle! read more

In the heart of Barcelona, a good place to visit with a group. Their 'main' restaurant space accommodate diners with reservations; the second floor space opens at 7:30, and allows for diners without reservations. Our latest visit was with a group, and we had to wait outside for a table (there is no bar space available). I tried the 'grilled baby squid with vegetables' - really, it was fried squid with beans and lentils. The paella was ok. First time to try Fideua there; tasty but a little salty. The grilled vegetable dish is nice to share, so is the 'pan con tomate. They have an extensive wine list, with half bottles in the menu. Three stars for 'good place to try' ... read more

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Tapas is ok.No English menu and service is not good.No recommend and very slow.the seafood paella is salty.I just cant understand why here is so famous and would not come back again. read more

La Fonda - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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I found this place after a quick search on Yelp, which is located on a side street off La Ramblas. There's actually quite a few restaurants along this alley street, but this place is one of the more popular eateries as I've seen a line outside the door day and night. To start, we ordered the Asparagus Iberico Ham Au Gratin and the Soft Spinach Salad, which were both excellent. My favorite was the asparagus - huge pieces of asparagus wrapped in iberico ham and covered in a creamy cheese sauce. The spinach salad was also tasty, as it was loaded with large chunks of bacon, raisins, generous parmesan cheese shavings, with a mushroom vinaigrette. We ordered the Mixed Paella, as the paella is the house specialty. They weren't as generous with the seafood as other places, but there was still a good amount of prawns, squid, and mussels, as well as some sausage and pork. It was good, but didn't think it was anything to write home about. Quick Tip: Get there around 8PM, when they re-open for dinner and you'll miss the 9PM dinner rush (which is the norm, as people eat late dinners in Spain, but much busier here). read more

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Came here on my first day in Barcelona for lunch, per the recommendation of the hotel reception. I ordered the prix fix menu at €11 which included a starter, main, dessert, drink and bread - really good deal! The food itself was a bit hit and miss. My pasta starter with marinara was the perfect texture but a little lacking in overall flavor. My grilled chicken dish was wayyyy too rich and salty. To the the point where I was scraping the sauce off the chicken. The actual meat was really tender though! For dessert, I had a cake with chocolate. Delicious, sweet and rich. I could only handle a couple of bites, but it's perfect for someone with a sweet tooth. Service was actually pretty good especially considering how busy they were during lunch. And most of the people seemed to be enjoying their meals, so I might have just ordered the wrong menu items. But overall I was sadly underwhelmed and likely wouldn't return. read more

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DO NOT EAT HERE My husband and I went in for dinner last night and I cannot believe what we experienced. I ordered the La Fonda mixed tapas plate that came with fried calamari, chicken croquettes, cooked prawns etc. I was so excited. I couldn't believe it when the plate came out 1. super fast and 2. 100% COLD. I'm not one to speak up, but everything on the plate was so cold that I knew it had been sitting out for quite some time and then served to the first person to order it. I reluctantly told the server about the problem and she was really nice about it. She took it back and said she'd have them make another. Shortly after, the dish was back. The plate was hot to the touch, so I happily took a bite of a fried calamari. Hmmm...hot, but soggy. Not what you want fried calamari to taste like. Then I realized the items I had taken a bite of when trying them, before realizing they were all cold, were all still there. It was the same exact plate! They seriously took my entire platter of mixed seafood tapas and just stuck it in the microwave!!! Who does that?! Fried calamari and prawns microwaved?!?!?! At that point I just laughed at how little the cooks cared about how their food tasted. I told the server they had microwaved the exact same plate, not even replacing the items I had taken a bite out of. I asked her to take it off the bill and bring us the check. They should be ashamed of themselves. read more

This was probably the best meal I ate in nine days in Spain, but that is a testament not so much to La Fonda's excellence as it was to the mediocrity I encountered elsewhere. The sangria and salads were decent enough, but the seafood paella would be more accurately described as " big tray of saffron-flavored Bomba rice," as the seafood was scant. I can't say that the meal was worth the long wait, either. read more

Absolutely one of the best restaurants I've eaten in Barcelona. Booking are not taken but will be seated very soon . The food is so deecious the the service is awesome . It was a family get together so kids had plenty to choose from . Plenary of sea food to choose from but other meat options are available too . So is vegan but limited read more

La Fonda - Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

Service and food aren't as good as the restaurant looks. While the host was helpful in getting us a table during a busy time, the service was rushed and impersonal. So different from the friendly, personable waitstaff that we encountered at almost every other place in Spain. My wife and I had the seafood paella - mediocre at best; just not very flavorful. Our adult children did like their pasta dishes - spaghetti carbonara that was actually tossed tableside in a big wheel of parmesan, and tagliatelle with burrata and asparagus. Took a long time to order; we were ignored a few times while trying to get the check. Maybe they were just too busy. read more