What a fantastic place to eat. In the middle of Badalona this is a favorite for families. Several…read moretables were celebrating a birthday. The waitress took the time to explain the menu to us in Spanish. From the first translation we followed her lead and ordered multiple dishes. Right down to the dessert wine where she broke down five different after dinner wine. warning: this message was written while happily inebriated.

"Average" I dined…read morehere several times during my stay as there were no other restaurants close by. Most of the food was good and was freshly prepared but I did have a problem with bones in all of the fish dishes that I tried. Service is friendly but very slow and you are restricted to ordering from the nightly 2 -3 course dinner menu. Although I did see a family come in and were able to order from a different menu. Breakfast was the best meal with a lovely selection of meats, cheese, bread and pastries.

This is our favorite restaurant in Barcelona!!! We live in Michigan and visit Barcelona about once…read morea year and this is the first restaurant we go to when we land and last restaurant we hit before we leave. The food/tapas are phenomenal and it lives rent free in our head. The cozyness and vibe is great but make sure you make a reservation well ahead of time because it is quite small and I've never been able to get a walk in reservation. The staff are nice too and they have an english menu but of course it helps if you know spanish!

We were really surprised how much Casa Lolea exceeded our initial expectations!…read more We each had a couple of their sangrias and these are an absolute must try when you are here! They prefect refreshing drink to end a day of soo much walking. Our table shared the truffle risotto, patatas bravas, mini beef burger and the carrot cake. The truffle risotto was excellent and worth every penny if you are a truffle fan. The potatoes here were some of my favorites in Barcelona! I would skip the burger and the carrot cake was perfection. Service is great, wait outside for a host to greet you. A wonderful spot for dinner and sangria!

Their tapas, service, and ambiance were all perfect! We got 3 orders of bread with tomatoes,…read moreartichoke dish, eggplant dish, pulled pork cheek, scallops, T-bone steak, and the special of the day, which was fish with eggs. Bread with tomatoes were crunchy, buttery from the olive oil, and refreshing from the tomato. Delicious! The artichoke dish was mixed in with beef and egg. Very yummy. Pulled pork cheek was very tender and juicy. Scallops were smaller than US scallops but delicious regardless. T-bone steak was a bit chewy. This was the only dish that let me down. The fish with eggs was AMAZING. This was my favorite! 10/10 recommend if you're in the area!

From the owner: Estamos especializados en tapas caseras, con producto fresco y bien elaborado…read more Buena selección de vinos y cervezas.

Very authentic tapas & cava bar, standing room only. Was buzzing on a Friday afternoon but managed…read moreto find a space. Would definitely recommend and come back - €11 for a bottle of cava, can't go wrong, loved it

- Still not really sure what was in my sandwich since everything was in Spanish and I didn't speak…read moreSpanish and they didn't speak English. But it was really delicious - Drinks were too affordable not to get - Standing only (and it was packed!) - Very rowdy and very crowded! You gotta just be assertive!

We had a very good dinner here, beginning with complimentary Black and Green Mediterranean Olives,…read moreonions, and a gherkin nicely spiced up with a pepper, along with very good Cracked Bread and butter. For me this was followed by a tasty Caesar Salad of very mixed greens, Cherry Tomatoes, the surprising addition of white meat morsels of chicken, anchovies, croutons, and a creamy Caesar Dressing. For a main I was given special permission to order a 1-person Seafood Paella, which tasted good with mussels, prawns, calamari, Green Bell Pepper, and languostine. But the included rice was a bit hard. Diane was initially served the wrong dish because of a communication problem, but this was soon remedied, after which she enjoyed Grilled Veal with Bearnaise Sauce and fries. (She likes Bearnaise on virtually anything!) Service was very good, and the ambiance nicely informal along Barcelona's principal pedestrian boulevard Las Ramblas.

They moved! They are now in Mercat de Sant Antoni. I looked all over La Rambla for them, only to…read morefind out they moved. Their space is much bigger and now indoors. Same great service and same outstanding food. We ordered the chickpeas, razor clams, pork cheeks, calamari and beans and octopus. Everything was fresh and delicious. Will definitely be back again.

A fellow Yelper mentioned they have moved to Mercat de Sant Antoni and found out it has been 2…read moreyears. As the kind gentleman mentioned, La Boqueria was just too busy and this smaller market had a better pace for Pinotxo. They have a counter with 10 bar stools and open kitchen format with food displayed at the counter. I can see seating becoming a premium as the day progresses. I arrived shortly after they opened and already there were 3 customers ordering Cafe Con Leches and Xuxos. I did the same with my Xuxo to go. I saw they had Octopus Galician style and despite the am hour couldn't resist. Pinotxo's version was very good-that said, I've had more tender Octopus. Definitely a Tapa size and pricey for the portion but gave me my fix for one of my favorite dishes before leaving Barcelona. I saw Tripe and Beef cheeks on the menu and asked one of the servers which one? She gave me a look of "I can't decide"meaning can't go wrong with either. Ordered the Beef cheeks as I've never had it. Rich, decadent and definitely not a breakfast meal-I liked it! I was told the white cubes were collagen and not fat. Definitely a dish to try. Cafe Con Leche was excellent! The Xuxo (one of Jose Andres's favorites) was amazing! Like a donut, a little bit of flakiness of a croissant and filled with this rich, delicious Crema and as if that wasn't enough coated with sugar. We loved it! One of those delicacies that sells out early. Service was engaged and friendly from all of the people behind the counter. They are located inside the Market at one of the corners (Tamarit/Urgell) before the exit. Make this stop for Xuxos and some delicacies you won't find at your typical spots in the area.

I am giving this a 3 star due to its service. The food is definitely a 5 star but again, the…read moreservice was not up to par. We visited the restaurant at the beginning of our stay and could not have loved it anymore; therefore, we decided to go again. The calamari, croquetas and seafood paella were divine. Our second visit we had the same thing for appetizers and changed from seafood to a duck paella. When the paella was delivered it was cold as night and the rice was very undercooked. We flagged a server down to let them know and it was quickly taken away. We waited patiently since we understood they were busy and it isn't like we are back home, where things such as this might have been addressed differently. After 30 minutes we signaled what I can think of was a supervisor/ lead sever or manager because of the wait. He figured out we were waiting on our paella to which he brought us. Three tables had received their food, dessert and bills before we got our paella. There was no type of follow-up to our situation. We had to flag again to be able to get our bill. At this point, we had been at the restaurant for over an hour, but again, we were enjoying our time and we had no rush. Once our bill was brought to us the food was all itemized and nothing was addressed for the inconvenience of lack of service, wait time or food issue. I decided to question the supervisor and I was given a blank stare, puzzled blinking eyes and attitude. JORGE, who he said he was, told us he was charging us bc we still ate the food. She was very sassy, gave us a heaping amount of attitude and when she decided she had enough of my questioning, she rolled her eyes, sighed a loud and walked away. She then came back with the new bill and slapped it on the table, as if she was that bothered. Unfortunately, because of this situation I wouldn't return; however, the food is excellent.

Stumbled upon this local tapas bar in Barcelona and it quickly became one of the highlights of our…read moretrip. We ended up going two nights in a row -- and would absolutely do it again. The two bartenders -- who seem to be a couple -- are the heart of the place. He's got a dry, hilarious sense of humor that sets the tone, and together they make everyone feel like a regular. That said, if you're easily offended or don't appreciate a bit of cheeky banter, this might not be your spot. But for those who enjoy a fun, unfiltered vibe -- you'll love it here. As for the food -- wow. We had the tortilla with meat (not sure what it was, but it was delicious), the artichoke tempura (I would fly across the world again just for these), the fried eggplant, and the meat with chimichurri. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Great food, unforgettable personalities, and a place that feels alive. Take a handheld fan because it is hot - especially during summer.

Wow! First place we tried in Barcelona and it was my favorite. Food was amazing and service was…read moregreat. Bring cash as they don't take cards.