I loved this place. It was a special place to take close friends visiting from out of town, Pilar…read moreis the best and the food was always fresh and delicious. The environment was warm and welcoming - having lived so far from home, I knew I could go to the Gata Mala and feel at home.

My wife and I absolutely loved Gata Mala. The food and…read moreatmosphere were incredible. Every single plate that came out was magic. We loved it so much so that we decided to eat there three nights in a row. Pilar was so friendly and accommodating. I was very sad to see that it closed. I hope Pilar opens up something in the future.

We were referred to La Pepita from a relative who said the food was delicious and a casual spot. We…read morewent to lunch at 1pm (when it opens) after a Sagrada Família tour. It's about a 6 minute taxi ride from there. We were seated in the back room with the writing covering the walls. The front bar seemed a little livelier but we took what was offered. Husband had house red wine (3.50 euros) and I had sangria (4.50 euros). Good pours for both. We started with the red shrimp (gambillos) in a lemongrass sauce, about 6 shrimp for 15 euros. Then grilled octopus (which was very tender) over mash potatos and snap peas for 15 euros. We also had a side of grilled bread (4 pieces) for 3.5. We also ordered the Pepita beef with mash potato but took home for dinner as we were full (18 euros). We finished with the homemade corn ice cream with carmelized popcorn and raspberries, which was very unique at 6.5. We added our names to the wall to top off the meal. Service was quick and friendly. Total bill was 85 euros including 5 drinks. It was our best meal in Barcelona so far.

Super hopping tapas bar and table place, the signature anchovy dish, ceviche, and octopus were all…read morevery good. The bar guy was very quick and hardworking. The 1906 or something beer was surprisingly good and kind of honey sweet. Cava was great with jamon. The only bad thing is that sitting at the bar, people will keep hitting your backside unless you scoot in sideways Need cash to leave tip : s

Small place with big flavor! I love the tapas in this bar and will return every time we are in…read moreBarcelona! Must orders: artichoke hearts and courgette carpaccio

Phenomenal. My lady and I arrived right at this tapas spot had opened after a long day of walking…read morein Barcelona. We ordered the pan y tomate, anchovies and a cheese plate that was delectable to pair with our wine. I'd highly recommend this spot if you have a smaller group as there isn't too much seating inside but all the tapas were delicious!

Super popular tapas bar in a great location with reasonable prices. We loved it so much, we came…read moreback the next night with our daughters! We ordered the beef tenderloin both nights, the gorgonzola ravioli both nights, the woodfired shrimp , the Esaliveda salad - goat cheese w/ eggplant and peppers - delicious! The tuna belly w/ tomatoes (just ok); salmon, grilled avocado & mango; (very good); grilled guacamole - ta half avocado grilled w/ chopped tomato and onion - tasty; grilled skirt steak w/ baked potato (good, but beef tenderloin was better); prawn & squid skewer (very good). Save room for the small dessert tapas: We tried three and loved them all: the bread pudding - insane!; the pistachio ice cream - so creamy and tasty; and the ice cream sandwich btwn wafers - tasty! If I lived in Barcelona, I would definitely be a regular here!

Popped in and got a table after visiting Casa Batlló…read more We ordered the following: - potatoes bravas - liked this dish from here a lot one of the top on our trip out in Barcelona. We tried it at basically every establishment. - cod with honey aioli, love me some cod or Chilean seabass cooked well with a great sauce. - fried anchovies - light easy to eat bones and all. Crispy and salty. - fried squid, cuttlefish, & small fish + peppers assortment - very small portion, probably like a fried calamari itself better but not bad and the peppers had a nice smokiness to them. - Iberian ham + chicken croquetas. All croquetas were pretty much the same everywhere we tried them. And in a mushy puree style filling. I like croquetas though, easy to eat! - lobster rice terrible personally, would NOT get this dish. Basically just a shell for flavor and the rice was dry - beef tenderloin w/ foie gras cooked perfectly, went so well with the foie gras topping. Dessert: - mini ice cream sandwiches wafer sandwhich cubes with vanilla in middle - fried banana crème brûlée - really good creamy and not overly sweet Would come back!

Really cute spot to stop by for a casual beer or cava with some tapas and people watch! The toasts…read moreare excellent, and the prices are crazy low. We had a nice break from the hustle and bustle with the anchovie toast and a drink or two.

Small portions but everything tasted good. Highly recommend. Had papas Brava, pulpito, bomba,…read moresmoked salmon with guacamole.

If you've been curious about Spanish Vermouth, please come here. This is the real deal. Regulars…read morehang out here, eat Catalan Tapas (you might need to use your Google translate, but trust me, it's worthy it). We only ordered the bread with tomatoes (a local treat called "Pa amb tomàquet") and Olives. Simple and delicious. We also had the House Vermouth and a dark Vermouth. So lovely and refreshing.

If you want to get out of the heavily touristed parts of Barcelona and taste real traditional…read moreCatalan tapas and sherry, this is your place! This came at the recommendation as being authentic and having great vermouth. I had only had vermouth in martinis before. I had no idea that well crafted vermouth could be so wonderful on its own! And the tapas of sardines, chiles and butter on toasted bread was a wonderful balance of salty and heat to go with the sweet vermouth. I lucked out and got there around 4pm and the place was empty. By 4:30 it was mostly full! Might want to make reservations before heading out of the center of town to be sure you can experience this wonderful Catalan food and drink.

Talk about delicious! This was my first meal during my trip to Barcelona and it did not disappoint…read more Wine and tapas, Bae! Because you know you gotta get some of that when you're in Spain. I'm here to tell you that the tapas were tapa-ing hardcore. They were simply scrumptious! Saw this place during my walk down Rambla de Catalunya. It's perfectly tucked right in the heart of the busy street, and they have a lovely patio area that's right in the thick of it all. Unfortunately, the patio was full and busy, so I opted for a table inside. Definitely wasn't a bad choice. Their interior is so cute and cozy! The Spanish bodega vibes were swarming all over the place. I just loved it. I've learned that the service element in Spain is generally very different from the US. In saying this; don't expect to be wowed by the service here. But the tapas are truly scrumptious! I enjoyed the followed tapas: Grilled prawns - Geeeezuuus! These were mouthwatering! I grew up eating prawns without the heads and skins on, but now I understand why they keep them on here. The prawn heads preserve all of the juiciness and flavors. These were cooked and seasoned perfectly and I could not get enough. Fried potatoes - Amazing! I've had these at Spanish restaurants in the US, but there really IS a difference in the way that they're prepared here. The crispiness is just delightful, but it's the sauces that really did it for me. Not sure what kind of sauces were used (one red and one white) but they added a beautiful taste to these already yummy potatoes. Meat croquettes - Scrumptious! These croquettes have a mix of minced meats inside that are so tender and flavorful. And the breading is absolutely perfect. They paired perfectly with my wine too. Speaking of wine; the Spanish red wine that I had was dynamite! Can't comment on the specific varietal but it was so smooth and silky. I meeeaan... dinner was delicious!!! They set the bar pretty high for the restaurants that followed. Although the service wasn't the best, the wine and tapas most certainly impressed. I'd come back for more of those tasty tapas any day.

Stop for apertivo.. very busy couldn't sit outdoors . Understandable the outdoor patio is a very…read morenice area to sit people watch and enjoy the day with tapas and wine. We sat inside at a cozy table for two surrounded by walls with olive oils, wines, vermouth, pickles and other wonderful things. A small bar with room for 4- 6 to cozy up. Great menu with a pre fixed daily menu of tapas. We had beer and the house wine. Everything we ordered was very good and served as described! The wait staff were great. They were pleasant and efficient despite the crowd. It's a comfortable laid back venuWe loved the atmosphere of this small tucked in tapas bar in the beautiful city of Barcelona.

Looking for a friendly tapas bar near our hotel; so glad we stumbled into La Guapa!…read moreFriendly service and tasty food... definitely have the sangria!

Stopped in Sunday for lunch. Kept it simple with a tomato and tuna salad. Came with pickled onion…read moreavocado tuna and plenty of tomato's. Finished with salt and olive oil. So fresh, so light and so tasty. Perfect amount to eat when paired with some tomato bread. Highly recommend this place.

Cute decor. Friendly service. Great seafood…read more I stopped by for a quick dinner by the bar. I got the octopus with ground pork and potato and I was surprised with how tasty it was. Very filling and affordable. I dined by myself but this unassuming spot seems like a great place to get drinks with friends.

Great local corner restaurant in a quiet part of town. This is the kind of place friends meet up…read moreand enjoy a casual dinner. We dined here twice during our two trips to Barcelona in September 2019. Both times, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Very casual, very local place. We were the only non-locals there each time. They have a couple of English-language versions of the menu, but the staff struggles a bit with English, which personally I love when I'm in another country. The croquettes are super fresh and housemade. All of them are good but the mushroom one is amazing. The scrambled egg dish with fries (see pic) is a highlight. Comfort-food at it's best. Haven't had anything here that were didn't like, so eat around the menu and enjoy!

This was one of the Tapas bar on our activity lists just for drinks. It's my first Spanish…read moreVermouth, it wasn't what I expected and we loved it, it's definitely not the same as the Italian vermouth as most people would think, it's a sipper and a couple of these day drinking will definitely sneak up on you. Think of it as a stronger Sangria taste but better, it was busy and service was good but because we're with the Tour guide, maybe it's a little different or not.

We stopped in based on a recommendation from some of the staff at Dr Starvinksy's. We immediately…read moreloved the place--very cozy, inviting and intimate. We had a copa de vino rioja, vermut, fried calamari y croquetas. Everything was muy delicioso! We liked it so much we stopped back by a couple of days later for more wine. Our server the 2nd time around even took time to draw a picture of us :)