We ate dinner at Casa Lolea... great food served in the back room where the atmosphere allowed us…read moreto visit with other guests. Highly recommend..

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!

After a long day I didn't want a traditional and longer sit-down restaurant so decided to give this…read moreplace a try because it was just around the corner from my hotel and the reviews were great. We were greeted with a peppy waiter (behind the counter) Pao. We went over my allergies and he made sure there was no language barrier issue. He was very good and brought our food out quickly. The pasta was really good and al-dente! I wasn't expecting such a great meal with a great price tag! Definitely recommend giving them a try for a quick, good italian meal! You can customize your heart put which is also awesome!

What a neat experience right here in Barcelona. The pastas are made fresh daily. You wait in line…read moreto order which was part of the experience because you get to see how they are cooking the different dishes. Then you order and pay. They will then bring your meal to your table to enjoy. It's a casual place where people gather for good food. It seemed like there were people there on their lunch hour or taking a break from shopping and sightseeing. It was easy and tasted homemade what more could you ask for.

An absolutely unforgettable dining experience at the three-Michelin-starred Cocina Hermanos Torres…read morein Barcelona! My husband surprised me for my birthday, and words truly cannot describe how incredible it was. Every dish was thoughtfully curated, featuring extraordinary flavor combinations unlike anything I've ever experienced. The atmosphere was stunning, with tables surrounding the open kitchen, allowing guests to watch the chefs work their magic. The staff was impeccably dressed, attentive, and provided exceptional service throughout the evening. From the presentation to the flavors and overall experience, everything was perfection. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience that I'll never forget!

Cocina Hermanos Torres is a culinary icon in Barcelona opened by the celebrity chef Torres twins in…read more2018. The vibe is industrial chic located in an old tire factory with an open kitchen station located directly in the center for all the diners to observe as they sit at tables arranged around it. The waitstaff wearing black suits and custom-made Air Force 1's are refined and seem to always be in sync, pouring wine and serving the table in a carefully choreographed performance. The mood is subdued without any music playing. The seasonal fifteen course tasting menu highlights Spanish Mediterranean and Catalan haute cuisine and comes with an optional wine pairing. We enjoyed a few glasses of cava instead. I recommend fasting for at least six hours prior to the meal in order to properly enjoy it. I was struggling because I had indulged in another tasting menu prior to this one. Every dish was created with panache and precision and the dessert presentation was the perfect finishing touch. Although it cost a pretty penny, it was worth a one time indulgence.

A quaint little spot that's not too far away from Avenue Parallel. We were looking for a quick…read morebrunch grab and go so Las Tasqueta de Blai was the most convenient choice. It was walking distance from the hotel and on the way into the main touristy districts in Barcelona. Took a few pictures, but I don't believe it is a fair representation of the goodness and the restaurant's featured tasty and very edible tidbits. You got to stop by the place if one is in town.

Ventured to Poble Sec our last night and Barcelona and immensely enjoyed our dinner here…read more Walk up to the windows, pick what you want. Go back to your table and pay after. We did have to wait a but but there's a decent amount of tables. I recommend you do ask the back to heat up your items after you pick them. Some just needed that reheat to taste better. The pork belly bun was chefs kiss. Eating here was also exponentially make affordable than other parts of Barcelona. Wished we ventured here sooner!

TL;DR: What a fantastic dining experience! Paco Meralgo is a staple in the itinerary. Unbelievable…read moretapas. The staff really go above and beyond. JUST EAT HERE! From before we were even seated to the final goodbye, the entire experience at Paco Meralgo was truly a delight! Easily the best meal of the weeklong trip. We put our name down on the list (no reservation, ~8p) and were just hanging around outside with other parties when a member of the staff came and took drink orders for us while we waited, a really classy touch that made the 15 min wait a breeze. After being seated by the heart of the kitchen at the bar seats, we began listing off everything that sounded good: anchovies, tartare, croquettes, octopus, and so much more. Everything was fresh, the service of each plate was perfectly timed, and the recommendations all hit. The team made us feel like we were long lost friends coming home for a meal - truly a great feeling when traveling. Can't say enough about the team at Paco Meralgo - mochas gracias!! I will 100% be back. Salud, Paco Meralgo!

Before leaving Los Angeles for Spain, I wanted to ask some of my chef friends where they…read morerecommended, this place was brought up by Craig Thornton as one of his favorite meals in Barcelona. And he wasn't wrong...so make sure you put it on your to do list. We got reservations in advance, as it's a pretty popular spot. Steak Tartare - this was some of the best I've had. Served with an egg yolk, but it didn't even need it. Tomato Bread - I just started ordering it everywhere I ate in Barcelona and never regretted it. Also get it to eat with the Steak Tartare Russian Salad - love this stuff, it's such a comfort food. Basically mix up some potato salad, and egg salad, throw in a few other things, served with a couple of bread sticks Burrata - oozing with creaminess, served on a bed of the sweetest tomatoes and tasty oil. Don't miss this. Salmon Tartare - Asian inspired with soy sauce, rice and avocado mousse. Patatas Bravas - they sure do like their spicy mayo on potatoes in Barcelona....when in Rome. Courgette Flowers - I do enjoy zucchini blossoms, they were lightly tempura'd with a melted mozzarella inside. Delicious. Deep Fried Young Onions - served with Romesco sauce, these were tasty, and nicely crisp batter, but the onion was a little hard to eat as it tended to be stringy while chewing. But I just think that's how the onion is, and it's something you should eat in Barcelona. Chunks of Garlic Beef Filet - another must order dish. Perfectly medium rare, bubbling away in garlic olive oil that smells wonderful. They brought us some more tomato bread to enjoy it with. Chocolate Ice Cream - simple and enjoyed the little chocolate pearls on top. Passion Fruit Mousse - loved this dish, not too sweet. Would totally get this again Catalan French Toast - impressed how we were trying many dishes, they insisted we tried this signature dessert. Glad we did. I would describe it as a tres leches cake on the bottom with crème brûlée on top. Yum. Perfect way to finish a great meal.

A dream come true... After extensively researching…read moreprivate experiences in Barcelona we chose Barcelona Slow Travel, and we are so happy we did! We ended up booking two experiences- The farm to table and the Gourmet Food tour. From the beginning we knew we chose well...emails were responded to quickly, communication was great, booking was easy! Guillermo was a great in providing some assistance and educating us of local festivities that were happening at the time of our visit, and making recommendations of some of their favorite restaurants. We got a chance to meet and tour with both owners, Guillermo and Cristina with the two different experiences. Guillermo guided us on our Farm to table experience which started out by meeting the local farmers, harvesting our fresh vegetables, learned about the wonderful people and how they farmed the land in that area. We then went to the most beautiful country farmhouse which was also our "cooking class". We could never of imagined how much of a great time we'd end up having had laughing, drinking, learning, cooking and eating as we did on that perfect day! We learned from Guillermo how to make authentic Catalan dishes that not only looked amazing, but were truly delicious especially with the spanish wines he had selected to enjoy with our meal! We will remember this day forever! Our Gourmet food tour was amazing as well as this time, Cristina was our guide as she showed us around a few different neighborhoods in Barcelona. We learned a lot about the history of the areas we walked through, she taught us about the history of the traditional food and drinks as we got to enjoy them! All of the artisanal cheeses, local wines, traditional drinks, authentic tapas we had that evening were amazing! We ended our evening at a "favorite" restaurant of theirs to be greeted by a sweet lady who was one of the owners. We were also surprised by a special guest who joined us for dinner, Guillermo! Needless to say, we had the most a wonderful experiences with both Guillermo and Cristina whom we are so grateful to have had met on our trip to Barcelona! We are now on a mission to send all of our friends and family to enjoy an experience with "Barcelona Slow Travel"! We can't wait to return to create more memories of a lifetime!

"I finally started learning how to make tapas! My wife and I enjoyed the evening with a couple of…read moredear friends from the UK, along with a couple of their friends, a young couple from Alabama and another couple from Sweden... and our hosts from Barcelona. 10 courses, with ample wine. Not only did we learn the secret of how to eat garlic without painful side effects (those of you "our" age will know what I mean) but I also went back for seconds on mussels. (A first for me.) ...and thirds! Wait... what? Some of the food that I have only tolerated in the past? I couldn't get enough of it! And my favorite gazpacho? Fuggedaboudit! ...and they promised to share their recipe for their mojito ice cream. JUST WAIT. You'll love it! Photos to follow..." That's how I posted to FB upon getting home from our experience at Barcelona Slow Travel. I was eager to share that to give a sense of enthusiasm that I had for that evening! Our hosts, Christina and Guillermo, were warm, friendly, funny and eager to please. While some of the treats on their menu were not a surprise (olive plate, gherkins and pickled garlic, and gazpacho) the rest of the evening's menu was entirely dependent on what Guillermo could find FRESH at the market that morning. ...and FRESH made all the difference. Their space is intimate and inviting. After getting to know each other for a bit, each of the guests were seated around a large butcher block table and given a cutting board and a sharp knife, along with a task - from zesting limes to veining garlic to prepping mushrooms, mussels, peppers and the rest, they put us to work! Guillermo ensured that each guest was performing their task just right, while giving us the background of the dishes we were preparing, making small talk and generally making everyone feel "at home." Frankly, the next several hours passed by in a blur. No, it wasn't the wine (okay, maybe just a little bit) but it was the pleasure of the company, the work involved, and the gastronomy! The evening was a resounding SUCCESS. I would not hesitate to return there. (In fact, one of our group was there for her second time!) So if you're in Barcelona and want to understand the food and the pacing of the dining experience, be sure to check these guys out! You won't be disappointed!

Food was ok. Was not wowed by it all. In fact was turned off a little by seeing the, assuming the…read moreowners, heating up your meal in a microwave right before it was handed to you. had great reviews so i tried not to make any assumptions. Food it self was ok. Had better at a rival literally down the street. It was an experience.

Food stall inside Mercat de la Boqueria. Serves a dish or two from different cultures (Korean,…read moreJapanese, Chinese, Vietnamese). BF loves Orange Chicken and saw a skewer of them for display so of course he had to try it. It was mostly batter and extremely dry chicken. Since there isn't many places with this kind of the food (this is the only stall of this kind in this market), you gotta make do if they have what you are craving and don't have time to make it yourself. Otherwise, I wouldn't order from here.

Absolutely INCREDIBLE experience. From the beginning to the end my family and I smiled, laughed,…read moreand had a genuine unforgettable time. My 11 year old loves to cook, and saw this experience on someone else's Barcelona experience so had to give it a Try. I must confess, I was a bit skeptical my 6 year old would be into it, but Lucia and Cris made everyone in the group feel part of their "Paella chef" family. Between the constant wine poured, learning to appreciate the art of cooking, and THE MUSIC which added to the ambiance, this is def one of our favorite experiences in this whole trip.

SO MUCH FUN!! So yummy. Best host/chef. I am so happy I did this!!!!! Lucia was so much fun and…read morehilarious!!!

We were craving Chinese food after shopping so we decided to walk over to Chongqing Liuyishou…read moreHotpot! Not sure if this place has any relation to the Liuyishou Hotpot chain but looks like it's pretty legit. They have a membership plan that you can sign up for & gives discounts off your meal price. We didn't inquire more about the membership since we aren't locals & don't know when the next time we'll be back haha. Broth is ~€14, regardless of whether you decide to get one singular broth, two split broths, or if you were to get 4 different broths. It is about €4-5 if you opt for the individual hotpots. Ordering is done via QR code assigned to each table, & can order drinks from CoCo Bubble Tea from QR Code, as well. We ordered two drinks from Coco & they brought the drinks over to us from down the st. We ordered the angus beef, sirloin, lamb, quail eggs, enoki mushroom, veggie set, fish, roe bag fish balls, and more. For broths, we did four: pork bone, chicken, golden, & tomato. My favorite was the chicken broth! They also have a sauce bar for €1.80/pp. Our meal total was supposed to be ~€150, but they applied a discount in which the final total was €116! We ended up ordering an extra two plates of meat & we were able to take it to go. We cooked the rest of it there & it is €0.20 per container. Overall, not too shabby meal! It ended up being a lot better than I expected. I would come back again ;) Staff was very kind and helpful.

I was really craving hotpot towards the end of my Spain trip. Liuyishou is well known back in…read moreToronto so I decided to have dinner here. We were a group of 6 and got their combo menu for 5-6 people. It was the right amount of food for us. It also included drinks, soup base and sauce bar. There was a great variety, and the ingredients were fresh. They do not have AYCE option here. There is a sauce bar and the side dishes (kimchi and cucumber salad) plus fruit (cherries) are unlimited. The service was really good. The table for our group of 6 was a bit tight but they have semi-private spaces for larger group. The restrooms were individual stalls and fairly clean. We came on a Tuesday evening and the place was busy. We made a reservation online a few hours in advance.

What a jewel! From the greeting as you come in the door; "In Grandmothers we trust" to the decor,…read morewhich is calming and beautiful; to the food (delicious) and service (prompt and gracious) we knew we had found a great spot. Our party of 3 had Pear Pancakes, Wggs Benedict on black corn waffle and the Shakshouka in pizza bowl. Absolutely delicious, after being on a cruise (not a fair comparison for the restaurant) real food, depth of flavor, and presentation go a long way. Look for them in Barcelona you will not be disappointed. flavor

Little Cafe spot... So beautiful…read moreCustomer service was EXCELLENT.. JUT was our server, such a sweet lady . Food was EXCELLENT Highly recommend