I really loved this restaurant. The service was impeccable and the attention to detail. It started…read morewith a morning call asking about allergies, likes and dislikes. I was there with my family celebrating my son's birthday, a table of eight. They accommodated that although it is a small restaurant. Agustin was there to explain and make suggestions which we followed to no regret. Everything we tried was very good. I recommend this restaurant 100% and I will be back for sure when in Barcelona. Increíble lugar! Hice una gran investigación para buscar un lugar diferente para llevar a mi familia a cenar en una ocasión especial. Estuvimos encantados con el servicio y con la comida. Agustin es increíble y me llamo por la mañana para saber un poco mas de los comensales y ver que nos podía ofrecer. Fantástico todo y mis felicitaciones. Volveré cuando este por Barcelona y ya lo recomendé y seguiré haciéndolo! Gracias por una linda velada y una cena exquisita!

Items Tasted: Olives…read moreWarm Bread Pork Trotter Cannelloni Three Cheese Risotto Chuleton on a Hot Stone Fries Iberian Suckling Pig Confit with Roast Apricot Green Salad with Onion Vinaigrette Chestnut Pudding Double Espresso with Ice Widely known to be a difficult reservation thanks to its call-in-only system and ownership speaking primarily Catalan it was through an online contact that lunch was booked at Can Valles Restaurant, a failure to 'confirm 24-hours in advance' almost leading to a refusal of service but management eventually conceding a four-top for two persons after claiming the couple was 'lucky' another party had cancelled earlier that morning. Located at Carrer d'Aragó 95 and every bit as unassuming inside as the street on which it is located, a bar up front and to the left lined with several bottles of Booze plus hanging legs of Iberico Ham, it was at precisely 13h30 on Friday that the space was entered to find absolutely no patrons present nor a line in waiting, the aforementioned situation settled only after suggesting there were plenty of other good Restaurants in Barcelona at which lunch could be enjoyed, though the man tending bar still seemed to be against making an exception despite the fact that the restaurant would only reach 1/3-capacity during the course of a 90-minute meal. Surrounded by flimsy ceiling tiles and grey walls decorated in bargain-basement Impressionist paintings, the neighboring area almost exclusvely office space with ample street parking, it was with seats taken and Wine declined that daily specials were recited in addition to offerings from the bilingual menu, a three course meal for two ordered to a tally of €100 with a bowl of Olives and warm Bread soon to follow. Known as a restaurant where tradition and quality ingredients are the focus, everything including the crusty Sourdough made on site, it was with the occasional entry of additional guests interrupting the two-man service that first courses were served after a twenty minute wait, the Three Cheese Risotto nicely cooked with tender Rice that still had some chew in a fairly sizable portion while two of the signature Cannellonis were blanketed beneath baked Cheese with plenty of fatty Pork Trotter and various Herbs rolled inside. Still a little annoyed about the dogmatic greeting, at this point nearly fifty-minutes in and only eight other guests seated, it was with two trips to the kitchen that Entrees and included Sides were presented, the Iberian Suckling Pig offered as supple confit beneath crispy Skin around a dollop of warm Apricot Compote with a simple Green Salad while the €29.50 Bone-in fillet of mature Beef was an absolute bargain given both its quality and portion with guests encouraged to cook it to the desired temperature on a hot stone plate. Amply salting the Steak but not Fries, a shame as the crispy Shoestrings were otherwise quite good, it was after listening to a the waiter describe Desserts that the decision was made to finish with Coffee alongside two selections, the 'Chestnut Pudding' a somewhat bitter €6.50 square barely bigger than a Petit Four and not particularly remarkable which made it a bit more acceptable that the server failed also deliver a requested slice of Apple Cake.

A recommendation from a local in Barcelona and it was a great one. We were told to have the tasting…read moremenu and it didn't disappoint. I didn't get a chance to go over the regular menu so I can't quite say what was on it. It's one of those neighborhood restaurants that you walk by with seating on the sidewalk. A local known spot for resident but. But once inside, it a cute restaurant. Not big but has that homey feel. Like I mentioned, we had reservations for the tasting menu. Since it was in Spanish, I was able to understand some of the dishes but the others were a surprise once we received it. Also, wine was accompanied with the menu. Started off with some olives. Plain and simple yet so tasty. Once the dishes started rolling it, you couldn't wait to see what was next. Halfway through the meal, lemon sorbet was brought out to cleanse our pallet for the second part. Each dishes that came out was amazing. Seared ahi tuna, octopus, duck liver with fig spread, scallops with caramelized onions, fried prawns, steak, croquettes... Dessert was also served, a plate of different cakes and pastries. I don't know how the dishes are chosen but they all seem to go well with one another. All in all, this place was amazing. Downfall, there was a guy that would go from one table to another to talk to the guest. Im assuming the locals but not once did he come over to check up on us to see how it was going and if we like our meal. It could be the owner. Guess he didn't want to intrude on the tourist. Anyways, food was great.

This was an accidental find on our way to another restaurant. What a fortunate circumstance, as…read morethe food and service were absolutely out of this world! It has a family feel and very comfortable surroundings for all ages...including families with children.

The food is good. Can't complain. But there's something about the experience that lacks…read moreauthenticity. It's an upgraded fast food joint. Not expensive. The wine list is bottom of the barrel. Menu options are pizza, some tapas and pasta. All basic. If I had a choice again, I would not return.

(7/10/2012) 4 of us dropped in on Can Miserias, called ahead…read morebefore they opened at 9:PM. We were a few minutes early, but the chef/proprietor met us at the door and opened up for us. I remember she thought it odd that 4 tourists were showing up, indicating that is something rare. But she apparently loved it! She took extra care to communicate with us, was so fun and nice, so too the waiter. I can't remember what we had, or more realistically what we didn't have! Sardines, muscles, wine, croquettes, carpaccio.... All 4 of us gave big thumbs up! It was a great experience! See pix! Cuatro de nosotros fuimos a Can Miserias. Llamamos al restaurante y llegamos unos minutos antes, y la jefa /chef nos recibió en la puerta y la abrió para nosotros. Recuerdo que ella dijo que era raro que turistas estaban visitando. Pero creo que ella le encantó! Ella trató especial para comunicarse con nosotros (mi Espanol es lo mejor entre nosotros, jeje, pero mal!), fue muy divertido y agradable, así también el mesero. No puedo recordar lo que comimos. O lo que no comimos! Sardinas, los músculos, mucho vino, croquetas, carpaccio de unas cosas... Cada uno de nosotros fue muy feliz -- un gran aprobado! Fue una gran experiencia! Ver pix! Garcias Señora!

Went here based on Reddit recommendations and they did not miss (they led us right for CR... and…read morethey were on point again). The space is warm and very romantic. We went in the evening just as they were lighting the candles. The menu is extensive. My only nitpick is that I wish there were more vegetable options - even if it's just side dishes... We ordered the oxtail bon bons and the grilled octopus. Both were 10/10. We were not even that hungry and still cleared every plate. Service was excellent. We were taken care of by Jofre and Lola, who were total sweethearts. Desserts looked great but we skipped. Would absolutely come back!!!!

I'm going to preface this review by stating that this was our best meal in Barcelona. We had…read morereservations for dinner and were seated promptly. The interior is cozy and charming making it perfect for a date night. We started off with a soupy appetizer which I unfortunately do not remember the name of.. personally I needed a bit more salt but it was otherwise excellent. For entrees I got the steamed sea bass and my husband got the tuna. Both were great but the tuna was exceptional... I'm usually not a huge fan of tuna but I made my husband switch meals with me because I loved it so much. We ended the meal with a chocolate lava cake which was absolutely amazing as well.

Patxoca was a great spot to open up our trip in Spain. The asparagus + risotto were the highlight…read moreof the meal, but the potatoes and chorizo did not disappoint. We could've used a little more spice to the chorizo, but all in all, our bellies were full at an affordable price! Simply, Simpkins

I had the prefix lunch of spaghetti with meat sauce (bolognese), followed by sausage and white…read morebeans (to DIE for!) and creme brûlée and a glass of wine for 12€. This meal was incredible and I sat outside in the afternoon shade and it was a perfect meal. Great little spot and super delicious food. Open on Sundays.

I visited El Toc a few years ago on trips to Barcelona. The location is convenient, and the food is…read moretasty. Be mindful that portion size - by US standards - is small, hence you'll likely have to order more than you would expect. Prices are in the range of NYC restaurants. Seatings are comfortable though space is very limited. (You won't be allowed to wait for the table inside.) As expected, it operates on "Barcelona hours," which takes a bit of getting used to. Don't even try to drive or find parking in the area, but subway is convenient enough. With covid-19 still raging in Europe, I'm not sure when I'll visit the area or even fly again. I'll miss it.

What a delicious meal!! You can keep reading if you want but i'll give it to you straight…read more Sit inside( They have Ac, dw). Enjoy the atmosphere, order a Sangria. Start with the chick pea soup. Get the oven roasted rabbit that fall apart before you get a chance to pick up the bone. Then, the beef or chicken, both religiously delicious, both equally as tender and flavorful. desert is option but a second drink is mandatory. Their version of fired squid is equally as enjoyable and so is the ox. Be adventurous! I would like to add that they are motives pacing out when they give you the food. I ordered five dishes and they came out one by one, nothing being rushed. If your food is cold, the kitchen will warm it up without a blink of an eye. After walking all over the city around 5 oclock, a common time for restaurants to not be serving food. A combination of inaccurate yelp "open" and "does this place even f****ing exist on google maps" I put down my phone started to walk freely and came across Gelida. A beautiful, nothing but typical Catalonian tradition family owned restaurant. The Filipinos know how to do it right here. The only negative review I can give this place is that they took my plate away before i could pick it clean.

this is the best place in spain for authentic neighborhood tapas. our favorite was the lamb stew…read more great service too, our waiter was very polite and explained the process to order (menu inside) and when we were going to order two glasses of wine for 1.50€ each, he explained a full bottle was only 3.80€ so we went ahead and got that instead. we stayed for hours eating and drinking slowly while we people watched. it was a beautiful barcelona day!