We discovered this restaurant thanks to a recommendation from our hotel receptionist, and what a…read morewonderful way to kick off our first meal in Barcelona! For lunch, we shared a variety of tapas, including the shrimp, the traditional spicy patatas bravas, chicken croquettes topped with freshly shaved Parmesan, and toasted bread with tomato, olive oil, and sea salt. Every bite was full of flavor. My husband ordered the Iberian cured meat selection, while I chose the spaghetti carbonara. It was absolutely delicious and one of my favorite dishes of the meal. We also ordered a pitcher of sangria, and we all agreed it was one of the best we've ever had. If you visit, the sangria is an absolute must-order. The restaurant has a warm, inviting atmosphere, and the service was exceptional. Whenever we had questions, our server was incredibly friendly and happy to offer recommendations, making the experience even more enjoyable. My favorite moment came at the end of the meal when my father-in-law asked our server if the dessert was good. With a smile, he replied, "Of course--it is, because we make it in-house!" That was all the convincing we needed. I ordered the French toast served with vanilla ice cream, and it was nothing short of magical. It was the perfect ending to an unforgettable lunch. Located just a short walk from our hotel, I have a feeling we'll be back before we leave Barcelona. This was an outstanding first dining experience in the city, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting.

This place nails it. The tapas were top-tier -- we had the pan con tomate and croquetas de jamon…read more We didn't leave a crumb. Very tasty and authentic paella as well. The staff adds to the experience -- warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely happy to walk you through the menu if you're unsure. They make the place feel relaxed but still polished. Great food, great people, and that Vichy water deserves a shoutout (natural tds of 3000).

We had a lovely dinner at La Fonda during our stay in Barcelona. The mussels were one of the best…read moreI've ever had. The chicken and vegetable paella was so good I'm determined to try and recreate it at home. We did have an issue with a dish being missed, but the service was friendly and apologetic about the mistake. The interior is beautiful! Well priced.

Wonderful food, atmosphere and service. Highly recommend the La Bombas! Can handle any size crowd…read moreand is located off the main square!

This is a very nice restaurant that we had lunch at. I did make a reservation for their menu del…read moredia. That was probably a good idea because after we were seated a majority of the tables did fill up. Lunch included bread, a drink of choice, appetizer, entree, and dessert for 18.90 euros. The service was very good and the courses flowed nicely. Food was tasty and had a very homey, comforting feel. I felt the dessert was very small but other than that everything was great. A good place for lunch or a drink if you are in the L'Eixample neighborhood!

This place is great. Good wine, the food is astounding. From presentation to taste, it's amazing.read more

Wow what a cool place! There was no room for the outdoor tables (set in a tree plaza outside the…read moreMuseum of Contemporary Art), so we reluctantly went indoors. Way in the back we were delighted to find a rainforest like room, with jungle plants hanging from the ceiling, jungle sounds playing softly, and a full wall size jigsaw puzzle -- assembled by the owner-- of Heironymous Bosch's "Garden of Earthly Delights". Naturally we picked a table next to it so we could study the detailed scenes which we hadn't been able to view closely in the crowded Prado Museum in Madrid where the original lies. The food was diverse and excellent. We ordered a Mediterranean salad, eggplant and egg pita, lamb meatballs grilled with chimichurri and vegetables, ceviche with crispy toast, and potato Bravas. All were superb. Fresh, well prepared comfort food in a fun setting with friendly staff. Perfecto! We will be back!

Had the vegan shawarma pita, sweet potatoes + tabouli, and patatas bravas. Liked everything. Ask…read morefor their spicy sauce if you like some spice in your food! It is no joke. Would 100% come back and recommend to others! So vegetarian friendly!

It was nice to be able to sit down after a walking tour. We beat the crowd and luckily there was…read moreseating upstairs. By the time we finished the place was packed. For the price, the meal wasn't bad 14.95 euros for a prix fix menu. Hubs had the tuna, friend had the chicken and I had the beef steak. All the dishes were a bit salty except the beef steak. Enjoyed the cream brûlée for dessert which had a hint of lemon to it. It does seem like a lot of locals come to eat here tho so it doesn't seem too touristy. Don't think I'd come back if I was in the area but it was a decent place to have a meal.

We cannot say enough good things about this place! It looks like a generic restaurant but this was…read moreprobably top three best things I've ever eaten. The best paella I've ever had!!! Sangria was on point and the dessert truffles were awesome. Service was great and even the waiter chased me down to hand me the souvenirs. Every other thought had fallen out of my head because all I could focus on was how good this food was. If I was on the same continent all the time I'd be here religiously.

Visiting Spain walking toward the Market after our visit to Barcelona Cathedral, we stumbled upon…read morethis busy restaurant. Decided to give it a try and so glad we did. Some outside seating although we sat inside. There is a door to the market but today, Wednesday, the Market is closed (5:30 PM). Prompt service upon entering, just a table for two. Don't be in a hurry, very typical of other countries, in my opinion, they will get to you when they get to you. No worries!! Waters and two Cava Sangrias (8 euros each) perfect. The Sangrias were delightful with tons of fresh fruit and ice! Yummy. We shared a Meatball with Porcini appetizer and the Grilled fresh Vegetables. Both so very good and so very fresh. Highly recommend the grilled vegetables. The Meatball was plenty cut in half fed both of us. Place was very enjoyable, I recommend giving them a try. Prices were better than the restaurants near the Barcelona Cathedral.

After doing a self guided tour around the Gothic Quarter and Barcelona Cathedral in morning, it was…read moretime for a sit down lunch. Wanted to end up at the Mercat de Santa Caterina, and this place is attached to it. I was a little skeptical since it wasn't very crowded, but it is also fairly large. My aching feet said trust it, and it was a very solid choice to fill up the tank and recharge the batteries before heading off to the Picasso Museum. Iberian Pork Ribs with Pico de Gallo - this was the standout dish we ordered. Spain knows how to do pork. These ribs are so tender, the meat just slid off off the bone, which makes placing it on the tortillas easy. Topped with pico de gallo and a red wine reduction, these made some tasty tacos. Highly recommended. Rigatoni with Truffle and Parmesan - more buttery than creamy, if you need an Italian fix, this is a good idea. Pan Fried Sardines with a side of Catalan Tomato Bread - I can't remember if I ordered the tomato bread separately, but I used it to put the sardines on for sure and that was a winning combination. Had to remove the heads and I fought with filleting them a little, although the bones are soft and can be eaten. Fresh Sardines and Anchovies in Europe are way different than the US, and should be ordered when traveling. Shrimp and Rice - I made an assumption that this would be Spanish, and was surprised that it was an Asian Stir Fry. It was ok, but I was expecting some kind of paella. Skip it. Cheesecake - While waiting for the food we were staring at this cheesecake with a beautiful Basque burnt top to it. Turned out to be a hybrid, with more of a NY style texture. Not sure why they hid that great top with berry sauce when plating it, but it was still tasty.

Beautiful beachfront views and a great atmosphere, but unfortunately the service really brought the…read moreexperience down. Our server was missing for most of the dinner and we constantly had to ask other staff for help. We even had to cancel a few drinks because they were taking so long to come out. The food was decent, but nothing memorable enough to make up for the experience. Overall, not a place I'd go back to.

The part of the restaurant on the beach looks really nice but since we didn't have reservations we…read moreweren't allowed to sit out there, which seems like a weird rule but alright. The food was somewhat hit or miss, but I particularly enjoyed the croquetas and the bomba.

Gorgeous restaurant right on the beach in Barcelona! I came with a group when in town for a…read moreconference, and it was a great experience. The cava was delicious (a must-have for me anytime I'm in Barcelona!). The croquettes (another must-have!) were also delicious, but the black paella stole the show. It was enough to split with several people, and I wish I could have had more (but alas, I was full). The creme brulee foam I had for dessert was interesting-nice and light, and good flavor, but not quite hitting the mark if you're craving creme brulee proper. The service was good-a little slow by 'American' standards but probably right on par for Europe. Their English was a bit limited-we got by fine but it was helpful that I was able to do a bit of translation. I say that not as a negative-we are in their country after all-but as a note for others wanting to go there.

If you're American, don't bother! We ate here at the recommendation of our tour guide. We got here…read morearound 10:00 pm, and were told the kitchen was closing in 15 minutes. No problem - we knew what we wanted to order as we had looked at the menu previously. We felt extremely rushed with the pace of the meal, even though I thought the tendency in Europe was to take our time eating. When the wine was brought, the waitress asked if I spoke Spanish, which I do a little bit, but I asked for English my husband does not. We ordered the calamari, a bottle of rose, and a cuttlefish paella. The food was good, but instead of asking if we wanted dessert, the check was left at our table without further conversation. In CONTRAST - a spanish speaking couple sat to my right after we had arrived, ordered after us, and literally received red carpet level service in contrast. And were asked if they wanted dessert. The hell? What was worse - I was charged TWICE for my paella, but I was so over having to deal with this place, I just paid the bill and left. I'm sure there are other places that can do better. I will post this review on multiple sites to warn people NOT TO EAT HERE!