We came to Encercle as a recommendation from our hotel concierge for a solid tapas place. We came…read morein around 8pm and found the place quiet and inviting. Ordered quite a few tapas dishes; everything was unique and delicious, but the fried artichokes were really good and not like anything I've had before! They make their sangria with red wine or cava; we chose the red wine option, and I can't stop thinking about how refreshing this was to drink. Though they offered paella, we came in strictly for the tapas, so we didn't order a paella dish. The waitstaff were very attentive, and at one point after a rowdy group came in, they apologized for the noise, which we didn't take offense to at all. I'd recommend Encercle for anybody looking for a good tapas restaurant in the Eixample area!

Ambiance: calm, chill, not touristy more a place where locals come…read more We shared a seafood paella and a couple tapas...paella was okay. The color was odd. The cava was tasty and we tried a Clara which is a light beer with lemon Fanta.

My wife and I were by the Sagrada Familia and my wife knew I wanted to try some paella. I thought…read moreit might be a little too close to the Basilica, but I was wrong! We got there right when it was opening and our waitress spoke real good English and I ordered a beer and the black ink paella. There were a lot of good looking dishes available though! If we were here longer, I would have tried their regular paella as well, I liked it because you could order a single serving, which seemed a little rare in Barcelona. The dish came out about fifteen minutes later, which is good for paella, because you know they made it fresh. I heard some places just nuke it and bring it out. It comes out in the cool looking pan that looks like a gold mining pan. It is colored deep black and has a huge prawn in the middle and lots of clams and mussels and calamari. The rice was cooked perfectly and the black squid ink sauce was delectable. Great service and my second beer was a great pairing for a lunch that fills you up perfectly. Highly recommended place, that could have been touristy, by was a delightful surprise!

This is a fantastic little Mediterranean restaurant mostly Italian and Spanish dishes. Chef is from…read moreFlorence Italy and he can definitely cook. Pizza's to paella, and desserts are all great. Highly recommend their Italian cheesecake and their homemade pistachio cello.... Wowza. Limited seating outside, but make sure you do overlooking basilica la familia is just breathtaking. Fantastic service , Fantastic Food, Fantastic Drinks equal a Fantastic Time.

Food: Both the chicken in the pita and shawarma in the durum were very tender and juicy! The pita…read moreitself was good, but not as fluffy as other pitas I've had. The durum was also pretty good although I would have to say that the chicken pita was my favorite - The chicken was simply delicious and with so much flavor! Service: Very attentive and polite staff. Ambiance: It's a smaller place so you may have to wait outside as there's a handful of tables inside. There's no outside seating. Very casual spot but if you don't want to wait you can make a reservation.

Second stop of Barcelona was La Caravana! An amazing Mediterranean place which ended up being Halal…read moreafter asking the staff. The food is absolutely delicious and I think just might be some of the best Mediterranean I've had. There was a small wait before being seated but they are friendly and helpful in every step of the way. Absolutely recommend as this easily reaches must-have territory.

A delightful family-run neighbourhood restaurant, mixing Spanish with Italian influences. It is…read moremore upmarket than many, but the standard of cooking is high, and service friendly and efficient. On our visit, it was packed with families and a large group out for a celebratory meal. Our meal of selected tapas to start, and four mains (confit bacalao, filet steak, mushroom ravioli, and shrimp) with wine and water came to €117 for four.

For the last two weeks my wife and I have been eating out in Barcelona, Madrid, and Córdoba on the…read morerecommendations of friends living there and recent travelers; last night we had the best meal in all that time at Ferrum. We enjoyed every bite of smoked salmon with avocado and wasabi, mushroom ravioli, stuffed squid, and beef albóndigas. The crisp shoots on the squid and foie gras on the beef were particularly memorable touches. In response to our obvious confusion about wine, our server gave us tastes of three excellent possibilities. My only regret is not having room for dessert. The decor is stylish and the mood romantic. Especially considering the reasonableness of their prices, Ferrum is not to be missed.

Wanted to hit a seafood place locals go to and sit outside to sip sangria on a Friday evening…read more Bullseye. The fried squid was salty, crunchy and had the hint of fish freshness straight from the water. Poor waiter was the host, maitre d and only waiter working the whole joint. Good place if youre visiting the city and wanna do as the locals do.

Was in town for a business trip and wanted a laid back dinner with some coworkers…read more This spot has good outdoor seating and prices seem reasonable. Service was very attentive and friendly. we ordered some ceviche and a black paella. The cevice was really good. Paella was tasty, but it was a tad bit oversalted, which killed it for me. Hoping that was a one-off issue, but hard to judge based on 1 experience. I would recommend this place for a nice dinner and outdoor space if you are in this area of barcelona.

We were searching for a nice sit down restaurant and this was it!! Incredible food, incredible…read moreservice, incredible location, incredible prices (coming from US). We were really impressed and would totally recommend!

This family owned restaurant is an absolute jem! We came in as a group of 23 without a reservation…read moreand they were able to accommodate us and feed us some excellent homemade cuisine. We ordered two of the specials which were beautifully prepared and presented. It was a great experience and I guarantee they will be back individually throughout their traveling lives.

Don't even bother searching further for a great restaurant. This Italian establishment was…read moreexcellent and Samuele provided outstanding service. Food was muy delicioso. Savor your next visit.

Quite pleased with my meal as a whole. Lot of positive a tad bit of negative during my dining…read moreexperience here. On the positive side, the food was very good and very fresh. My Greek salad was very authentic and was as good as any salad I had while I lived in Greece. Very fresh vegetables, great Feta and seasoned to perfection. The shrimp scampi under the Tapas menu with garlic was equally good and oh so tasty. The smallish inside restaurant is best described as rustic and a tad warm. Instead I opted for the outside dining area, which has just a few tables but offered a very pleasant ambiance in the small side street this business is located on with low foot traffic and a very nice breeze on the warm day I dined here. The relaxed dining on the outside is definitely the way to go here especially during the summer months. From a negative standpoint, certain aspects of the service were too slow. I was seated pretty quickly upon arrival but I waited a tad bit too long to get my order in. Once ordered though, the food came pretty quickly on a positive note. However, for all intents and purposes the service stopped at that point where I had no follow up and literally had to walk inside the business to get my bill. Overall, the dining experience was still great for me slow service aside as the quality of the food and outdoor ambiance far outweighed the negatives. I would say if you are in a bit of there rush you may want to look elsewhere. However, if you are looking for a relaxing dining experience with great food than this business will be definitely fit the bill!

This eatery blew me away with the authentic taste and quality that I expected. Brandon (calbo) was…read moreour waiter,server, jokester, and overall great guy. We ordered a number of specialties and they ALL were on point and soooo delicious. The restaurant was not crowded so we lucked out or perhaps maybe because it happened to be a Sunday. Will eat here again when in BCN.

I was going through my camera roll from summer in Spain and had to write a review for this place. I…read moreloved this place and wish there was a location in the United States. This place has amazing food that is made with comfort and care. All dishes were outstanding and I could not choose which dish I liked the most. We ordered tapas and paella. The staff was so friendly and hardworking. We had the opportunity to meet the owner and he has an amazing story on how this place started. The ambiance is cozy and surprising quite a bit of seating. I would definitely recommend this place and come back as soon as a I go back to Spain.

This place is two thing in one: an open-air rooftop terrace with a gorgeous view and a bar with…read moretapas food and a small kind-of-indoor (one wall can be opened) space that houses a high-end white-cloth restaurant. The first is an excellent place to try some cocktails and tapas in an upscale environment, the other is fit for very important dinners (the prix-fixe options with wine pairing would be a natural choice) . For the entertainment provided for both the eyes and palate the pricing is better than adequate: budget $15-20 for that cocktail and $120 per person for the tasting "Robusto" set with wine. Highly recommended, one of the highlights of our visit to Barcelona. Reservations for the restaurant (not the bar!) are essential. If you do not have one, come at the opening time (something like 2PM, the bar opens earlier at 11AM).

The view is why you come here to eat. It's located on the roof top of the hotel. They are known for…read moretheir gin & tonics & it's pretty pricey around €15. We didn't make reservations so we were unable to eat inside the restaurant which worked out for us because we sat outside with the views. When you sit outside, only tapas and bar food type is available. They even have a DJ playing music. Nice relaxing atmosphere.

Came here for a meal and I was pleasantly surprised…read more I ended up eating outside since it was nice weather Inside has a wonder large wood table that is pleasing to look at and if I was eating side - I would probably gravitate to that table . Place was busy for the waitress I had the mussels and the cod fritters and both were excellent! Would come back here again

Great Spot for brunch before La Sagrada Familia tour…read more There's a lot of coffee options, including boozy coffee. We had the Bombon which is a shot of espresso with evaporated milk, great if you have a sweet tooth. For brunch we split the Benedict York and the Benedict Cecina. The York had a mayo based hollandaise with Iberian ham on it which didn't have much flavor but was still good. The Cecina had a mustard based hollandaise with corned beef which had a very good smoky flavor to it. Overall it was a nice atmosphere, great service d and great food. I would definitely recommend.