My wife and I were in Barcelona on vacation and we had just toured the Guell Park, a must see. We…read morehiked to the top of the park and right outside was Las Delicias. We sat down and I ordered a big beer. It hit the spot. I ordered the fried pig ears and pork cheeks from the vast menu. There were all sorts of cool things you could order. My food came out pretty quick. I had fried pig ears at the Michael Symon restaurant in Cleveland and they were fantastic. These ones were cut up in cubes and full of crispy, yet chewy deliciousness. Nice and salty as well. The pig cheeks were a little to fatty and chewy for me. I only ate about a third of them. I ordered another beer, which took awhile to get, because our server pretty much didn't check on us after we first sat down. I had to flag someone down to get another beer. Not a big issue, but it was a little frustrating. Overall, a great bar to have a beer and get the pig ears. They were really good! They had outdoor seating as well, and on a sunny day, it looked really nice. They were all full though when we looked to sit down.

After a morning exploring the famous Park Güell, we were hungry for some traditional Spanish tapas,…read moreand Restaurante Delicias was only a short walk away from the park! At around 1pm on a Sunday afternoon, we were told that the restaurant was full (both inside and outside), so we waited for around 30 minutes for a table before getting seated outside. Let me preface this review by saying that we had an unsavory experience with some members of the waitstaff, so that has been reflected in the amount of stars that I have allocated. Upon getting seated, I heard one server say to another in Catalan: "you go wait on the Chinese people." I don't think they knew that I understood a bit of Catalan as well as Spanish, so both servers were a bit shocked when I started speaking Spanish upon getting seated! While I'll assume the server didn't mean anything with bad intent, it still didn't leave the best taste in my mouth (especially since we aren't even Chinese). Also, after going inside the restaurant to use the restroom, I saw that there were plenty of tables inside - in fact, almost half the tables were completely empty, despite being told that both inside and outside were completely full! I'm sure the restaurant had its reasons for telling us this, but it was definitely confusing. But other than that, the food at Restaurante Delicias was outstanding. We started with the Pulpitos a la Plancha (Grilled Baby Octopus, €7,50). For the price, we were given a large portion of octopus, and they were cooked perfectly, with just the right amount of bite and tenderness, combined with a pesto-like sauce! The oil-based sauce made the dish just rich enough without sacrificing the fresh flavor of the seafood. We also ordered a large portion of the Mejillones al Vapor (Steamed Mussels, €8,50). Again, this was a large portion of seafood for the price, although this wasn't as impressive as the octopus. We felt as though the mussels were a tad on the overcooked side, with a bit too much chewiness/rubberiness for our liking, though they were well-seasoned! Next, we ordered a large portion of Pan con Tomate (Catalan Tomato Bread, €4,50). A huge portion yet again - noticing a pattern? Though this seems like a simple dish, it is surprisingly addictive. The crusty white bread combined with the rich oil and slightly acidic sweetness of the tomato comes together to form a perfect combination of textures and flavors. Their Gazpacho (Andalusian Tomato Soup served cold, €6,50) was also a pleasant surprise - it was perfectly refreshing on a sweltering summer day, with a great amount of acidity contrasting with creaminess, and it is served with croutons and crispy pieces of ham, which add a nice textural contrast to the smooth soup! Pro tip: you can't go wrong dipping the Pan con Tomate in as well (tomato bread with tomato soup - absolutely!). Lastly, we ordered the Arroz Negro (Black Rice, €9,25), which came with a mound of jet black rice (the color comes from squid ink) topped with a generous amount of seafood, including prawns, calamari, and mussels. While the seafood tasted fresh and was cooked nicely, the rice was the star of the dish - it had soaked up all the flavors of the seafood, and had the perfect al dente texture. This was surprisingly our favorite dish! Overall, we really enjoyed our meal at Restaurante Delicias - the food was absolutely delicious, the prices are even better, and we couldn't have asked for a more convenient location near Park Güell. Though we didn't have a great experience with the servers (2 stars), the food was so good (5 stars) that I'll give this place a solid 4 stars!

Off the charts food! Wise to make a reservation. The dessert of toasted bread with olive oil,…read moremelted dark chocolate and salt!! A MUST!

I am beyond disgusted by the way I and my boyfriend were treated at this restaurant. the waiter…read morewith the moustache and dark hair was incredibly rude and made us wait outside for 30 minutes while ignoring us and the older woman was just as bad. DO NOT GO TO THIS RESTAURANT.

Food is amazing! I loved their Jamón Iberico! It's a first for me to try ham that doesn't taste as…read morefatty. We enjoyed everything! The service can be a little slow, but it is worth it! The staff is nice and friendly. The place is clean. Paella is also good!!

We were trying to go to Vaso de Oro and so glad it was packed! We happened upon this spot. Ordered:…read moreEnsalada de Cabra Tuna tartar Patatas bravas Sangria de Cava The food was fantastic. Seriously. Best bravas we had - and we have tried them all! The dressing on the salad and the tartar were perfect. Make sure you ask for the Cava Sangria without sugar. The bartender remade it for us after it being a bit overwhelmingly sweet. It was naturally sweet and perfect.

I loved this place! This was our first stop on our food tour. It has a totally local feel and…read morefrom our tour guide, the locals love stopping here before or after a meal for a snack and drink or even for their main meal. We had vermouth with olives, tomato bread, jamon, cheese, and two kinds of anchovies. Loved it! And I enjoyed the personal service with great surroundings of everyday and vintage local products with historical wine taps from the walls and above.

One of the most original "old school" tapas places in Barcelona! Rafel and his team are super…read moresweet, not to mention the variety of tapas and drinks. We went on a Monday night and it was PACKED! That's usually a good sign if you know what I mean. You must try the croquettes and jamon, they also have a few different home made tortillas. Do check their hours tho because I think they follow the traditional working hours there. Note to all: in Barcelona you are expected to walk into a crowded tapas place and get to the bar and order. This isn't a high end place and you shouldn't expect the most attentive services or chic decor. If you want someone to babysit you then this is not the place for you. Enjoy!

Close to our hotel and set within a pretty bustling courtyard with great acoustics and local…read moreactivity, we grabbed some adult beverages and something to eat at this little tapas bar with big flavor. We went a little crazy and ordered a LOT of food...but loved everything we ordered (with the exception of the fried calamari--came out cold :( ) and ate everything! The house red wine I ordered went well with all the dishes we ordered. Our server was attentive and informative. We met the very hospitable owner and experienced the cuisine of a very creative and talented chef. It was a stumble-upon, let's-give-it-a-shot restaurant that I would recommend to anyone staying near the Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona. Though we had one dish that was not perfect, the chef and the owner made up for it with a very delectable croquetas de pollo(?). For that 5 STARS, BABY! FOOD HOSPITALITY AMBIENCE VALUE Visited Time of Year: APRIL 2023 | 12.30 to 14.00 | 55°F/12°C Little chilly. Bring layers. The courtyard has some sun, but it was fully shaded by approximately 3pm.

The food was great and so was the service! The prices were reasonable and the drink were good! I…read morewould definitely return. They do have outdoor seating as well. Cute place!

In the area for a youth soccer tournament and some of the families decided to have lunch together…read moreat El Canalla. Mostly because it was one of the few places that would take a rather large group without much notice. We were a party of 9. They seated us upstairs in a private room. Service was friendly and quick. We ordered the Pan con Tomate, the Fried Aubergines, the Mini Truffle Burger. We thought the burger would be a little bigger or that we would get multiples but nonetheless it was very tasty and juicy. The Aubergines which were sliced thin eggplants, battered and fried were delicious. Great way to eat your veggies. Overall it was a great meal and everyone left full and happy. And the wine always tastes better when in Spain.

We chose this lovely tapas place in a plaza close to the Barcelona Bustouristic Sarria bus stop and…read moreit was delicious! The shrimp, the calamari, chicken croquettes, eggplant with honey...OMG eat here! Right in front of a church, and by a lovely bakery. We loved it! There is outside and inside seating. We really recommend it! We had enough for a light lunch sharing 11 tapas and abortlw of wine for 91 euro.

Great service with attentive staff . Small local spot with house vermouth and tasty variety of good…read morefood. Tripe, Chorizo, pan con tomate.

I was Yelping to see which place to check out but so many options popped up. My plan was to just…read morepick a random place as I was walking and give it a shot. Well, this was a great idea. I stumbled upon this small shop. Luckily, I got the last open table because a huge line of people came in after me. I was greeted right away by Bir and he came by to make sure I was good throughout. He's super sweet and very attentive. It is packed, with not much seating but I feel this was a great vibe. Definitely a place for some drinks after work. I ordered the burger plate. It came out with beef, potatoes, and sunny side-up eggs (no buns!?). This was not what I was expecting but it was so good. Everything was cooked perfectly. I also had a croquette with cheese and it was good, too.

This were the locals start their mornings. The food was spectacular and the was great!read more

One-eyed from jet lag and freshly landed from the 11 hour flight from the West Coast, I dropped my…read morebags at the guest house and wandered into the Gothic quarter neighborhood in search of a traditional Barcelona lunch. It was the prelude to a very sound siesta. I scanned a few listings in another publication and what stood out to me were the multiple references to this being a favorite place for locals. Servantis is easy to find and has exceptionally efficient service that never makes you feel rushed or neglected. The handsome building was packed with locals, most of them seem to be taking the traditional hearty lunch. The food was delicious and generously served. Service was prompt and attentive. Most choices are Catalan specialties, presented in a matter-of-fact manner utterly free of preciousness or pretentiousness. A wonderful find, especially because it perfectly fit my needs at that moment,