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    Mont Bar

    4.2 (83 reviews)
    PriceySpanish, Tapas/Small Plates
    Open 1:00 pm - 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Ken S.

    KenScale: 8.25/10 Visit: July 2024 This past summer, my wife Jun and I traveled to Barcelona for a friend's wedding. Our trip was relatively short at less than a week and the wedding was held in a beach town an hour away from Barcelona, so we ended up spending only a couple of days in the city. This trip also reinforced our perception that Europe, especially in southern countries like Spain and Italy, is now way too hot to visit in the peak summer (we would walk around the city or tour famous spots like Gaudi's Sagrada Familia for like an hour before quickly retreating to our air-conditioned hotel room). That said, we still had a great time in Barcelona and ate quite well. Our first dinner stop in the city was Mont Bar, a gastro bar that had been quietly making a buzz among food-crazed diners before earning its first Michelin star. We had a great time with playful small plates and (more below) an exceptional wine pairing. When I was looking at potential restaurants to visit in Barcelona, I just couldn't find a fine dining institution that really jumped out at me as a place that would offer us a memorable dining experience. I therefore opted to look for perhaps more casual restaurants that would nevertheless offer great food. To that end, Mont Bar fit the profile of what I was looking for, with a casual bar environment that showcases a multi-course experience at a fairly reasonable €155 per person (there is also an a la carte option). A first few bites from the restaurant in the beginning of the course featured some intriguing combinations of ingredients, such as zucchini tempura, beetroot flower with caviar, crispy brioche with pickled foie gras and onion and (most interestingly) mochi with emulsion of Spanish sausage called sobrasada and Mahón cheese. My two favorites from the snack course were the chicken canape with squid in between and a delightful millefeuille of wagyu and foie gras, showing the innovative side of the kitchen's preparations that did not feel overdone. The rest of the savory courses were also whimsical and well-executed, particularly on the seafood side such as the refreshing razor clams with ponzu that one of the chefs prepared right in front of us and stingray (a fish we hadn't tried much before) that came with beurre blanc sauce. A series of desserts that came after our final savory course of pigeon were no less impressive, starting with rice ice cream in nori seaweed that we struggled to hold on to but still enjoyed, followed by dishes like an artsy combination of cherries, roses and caramelized hibiscus leaf. The restaurant's cozy dining space is not particularly large inside so if you are looking to score a prime-time reservation, I would recommend booking in advance on the restaurant's website. What really stood out from our experience at Mont Bar was the wine pairing (at €95 per person). You could certainly choose from a Spain-centric wine list offering a variety of attractive bottles, but if you enjoy wine, I strongly urge you to try the pairing where our sommelier brought an array of really interesting wines, not just from Spain but also from places such as Wachau of Austria, Alsace of France and Emilia-Romagna of Italy. I certainly didn't expect to see a still version of Hungary's famed dessert wine Tokaji! By the time we were finished with our meal, we were both happily tipsy from all the generous pours in the pairing. Despite the casual atmosphere, the professionally dressed service staffs were all very attentive and friendly in a way that would make you feel like you are dining at a top-tier restaurant. This year, Jun and I talked about how perhaps we were getting somewhat tired from all the spectacular fine dining experiences during our culinary journey. In that respect, a dinner at Mont Bar was a very stimulating experience showing us a way to explore the restaurant's high-precision and sophisticated cooking without feeling burdened by what we sometimes see as an overly pretentious (and at times exhausting) formula of caviar and wagyu. And, again, if you are even remotely a casual oenophile, a trip to Mont Bar will make you realize how wonderful the world of wine is.

    Ally W.

    Mont Bar is a high-end wine bar with innovative tapas. The dishes never came out exactly as I had expected from reading the descriptions on the menu, and I mean that in a positive way. There were some really interesting flavor combinations, like mochi + sobrasada (similar to a salami) and pumpkin + goat cheese. Overall, I think the smaller appetizers and desserts were better than the bigger appetizers and entrees. There was a green peas dish that was very salty and the tuna belly had a weird rubbery texture (1 star off). For the entree, we got the Iberian suckling pig, but it was kind of like basic pulled pork with a crispy skin -- not as innovative as the rest of the dishes. Even though most of the dishes were small, they were pretty filling altogether. The staff is very fast with bringing out and clearing the dishes. We finished our meal and three glasses of wine in two hours, which is fast for Spain. They also open as early as 7PM for dinner...for those Americans who just cannot stomach the Spanish dinner time.

    Zachary B.

    Where to start! This was probably my best meal in Europe. Was an experience that everyone should enjoy. Service was amazing! I thought I was back in the states! Everyone was polite and very personable. It is a small place so make sure you book your table far in advance!

    This was an exceptional dining experience. Diners are seated within a cozy space with bar seating and high top tables. The food is one masterpiece after another and there is never a dull bite. Service was very attentive as well. The dining experience is worth the time and travel, not to mention, Barcelona is one of the most beautiful European cities.

    Spectacular fine dining spot with the most delicious "snacks" and overall impressive tasting menu. They were really accommodating with pregnancy safe options for me as well. The tuna belly, artichoke , and pea dishes were something I'll dream about for a while! Staff was 100/100 attentive We had a blast with them Will definitely be back

    Peter C.

    Had a great dinner here last night. We were running a bit late and the restaurant was very gracious about it. We started with two glasses of cava and ordered a number of items from the a la carte menu. The highlights for us were the ceviche, jalapeño corn bites, pigeon, suckling pig and pumpkin dessert. The sommelier also recommended a very good bottle of wine that we hadn't tried before. Overall great experience without being stuffy as a number of places like it can be. We will be back as it was great for date night (lovely enough to be fun and not too loud where you can't have a conversation) and it could also be great for a private event given the layout of the space.

    Absolutely incredible! From the wonderful and educating staff to the delicious bites. My experience here was nothing but delightful! I'd recommend doing the full tasting course with wine pairings to get the full experience of a beautifully crafted menu

    Fantastic all around! The service was impeccable. We enjoyed the coursed dinner and 2 people in our party were pescatarian and they were able to honor that by serving a few different dishes for them. Every dish was unique and delicious. There were flavor and texture combinations that were amazing! Some highlights were the "ceviche" which was fish on some sort of corn cracker. For a one bite treat, it packed so many different flavors and textures! The stingray was buttery deliciousness and the razor clams were perfection! The desserts were also special. When my husband and daughter didn't care for a dish, they immediately replaced it with another! This was a memorable and delightful family meal for us!

    Tempura Zucchini Flower w/Anchovy
    Rifkah S.

    For our first night in Barcelona we choose to dine at this Michelin stared restaurant & wine bar and immerse ourselves fully in the experience by ordering the 17 course tasting menu. The sommelier was kind enough to pair several white wines with our meal based on our taste. The restaurant itself is small & a bit dimly lite but it made for a cozy & warm evening. We were blown away by not just the food which was inventive & delightful but also the level of execution & impeccable service.

    Suckling pig
    Wenye X.

    This place is bomb!!! Definitely my favorite restaurant in Barcelona. The service, the tapas and the cava. Everything is impeccable. The tapas here isn't the traditional kind you get from la Boquería, but is in fact very innovative. My favorite dishes are the shrimp with crispy roll and suckling pig. Two of us had 8 tapas and 1 dessert, and were super full and satisfied after the meal.

    Sydney S.

    One of my favorites in Barcelona! Our server was really nice and super accommodating. A lot of vegan options. Can't wait to go back!

    Shrimp and pork sandwich
    Janice L.

    This place was suggested by our hotel concierge. We decided to give it a try. We arrived on the earlier side, had a bottle of cava, ordered a bunch of small plates. As the restaurant grew busier, the service grew slower and much less attentive. The food was great, but not spectacular. We had the wagyu beef chipotle tarter, the jalapeño and corn, the langoustine, the mozzarella salad, can't remember the fancy name, the pesto risotto and the shrimp and pork sandwiches. We waited a really long time for the last course, probably because the restaurant was filling up. Our wine was empty the last half hour, we just decided to get the check and head somewhere else. I think the experience was great. I don't know if o would return for a second time. The timing was off on the food and the service was a little lackluster.

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    Cañete - lobster croquettes

    Cañete

    4.6(573 reviews)
    1.2 kmEl Raval
    €€€

    Wow, this meal was so good I literally made another reservation after we left. This place might be…read moreadvertised as a tapas restaurant, but it's much more than that. The service was excellent, our server spoke English and knew so much about American pop culture. He even sang NSYNC songs to us while serving us dishes. As for the food let's get into it: - Lobster Croquettes (8/10) We've had a lot of croquettes this trip, but these were on another level, get one per person. - Paella (7.5/10) Different style of paella from other places we went. It was almost like a paella curry, which was still rich and delicious. - Squid Sandwich (10/10) This is hands down the best appetizer I've ever had. The squid was packed with flavor and the mayo sauce they used paired perfectly. Order one per person, and be prepared to order another to go. - Garlic Shrimp (8/10) Solid entree paired with sourdough bread. Dip that bread into the sauce and you'll be satisfied. - Aged Beef Steak w/ Foie Gras (9/10) This might be one of the best steak dishes I've had traveling abroad. It was cooked perfectly, and came with a potato crust on the bottom and Foie Gras on top. Definitely a must order. Overall a great experience, from the service and ambiance to the quality of the food, this is a must try when visiting Barcelona. Would I go again? Absolutely!

    BLUF: not only one of the best meals I've had but also one of the best dining experiences I've ever…read morehad. If you're in Barcelona this MUST be at the top of your list. Cañete was booked out for 2 weeks straight, so we decided to risk it and see if we could get a spot as walk-ins; and were lucky enough to want less than 5 minutes before being sat at the "bar" in front of the open kitchen, which is honestly the best seat in the house IMHO. You get to see all the 'action' and interact with the friendly and often funny staff. Everything in the menu we tried was fantastic, but a few standouts for me were the squid sandwich (do yourself a favor and try it, even if you aren't a "squid person" the bread is fresh, and the butter garlic sauce they use should be sold in bottles at the supermarket), the lobster croquet was refreshing, and the aged beef steak with foie and truffle sauce was delicious and cooked to perfection.

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    Cañete - Packed with locals - Faiyoh!! (Uncle Roger)

    Packed with locals - Faiyoh!! (Uncle Roger)

    Cañete - Lobster croquettes

    Lobster croquettes

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    El Macareno - Bastoncitos de Pollo (homemade chicken nuggets with BB sauce)

    El Macareno

    4.8(20 reviews)
    0.7 kmEl Raval
    €€

    Food was fantastic, drinks were strong, service was great, ambience isn't the best but it's lively…read moreand a fun vibe with friends or even a date!

    We were lucky to find this place which was a few minutes from our hotel. On the website, it said…read more"online reservation made before 8 pm gets 30% off." So we went! We were led to the dining room upstairs. The menu has English descriptions beneath each dish. We ordered 10 dishes: Pan Con Tomate (bread with tomato and tomato sauce), Patatas Bravas (Spanish potatoes; not greasy, very tasty), Albondigas de la Yaya (meatballs with tomato sauce; very tender meat), Calamares a la Andaluza (fried squid; nicely cooked and not rubbery, like them alot), Bastoncitos de Pollo (homemade chicken nuggets with BB sauce; crispy and tender, tasty BB sauce), Empanada Compesina (not too crazy about this one), Empanada Picante (spicy meat; it is okay), Spaghetti Carbonara (very soft, lots of sauce; nice dish), Yakimeshi (rice with squid and shrimp; my favorite!), and Macareno (hamburger, doble cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon, and fried egg; very juicy, mouth watering and very American hamburger!) Water is a very pricey item in Europe. We ordered three bottles of water at 2.30 EUR or 2.60 USD each. We did get 30% off our bill! The server was friendly, patient, polite, and very warm. The dishes were reasonably priced. We had a wonderful dining experience at this place. Highly recommended if you visit the area.

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    El Macareno
    El Macareno
    El Macareno

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    Restaurant La Tasqueta de Blai - Pinchos at La Tasqueta de Blai

    Restaurant La Tasqueta de Blai

    4.5(256 reviews)
    1.5 kmEl Poble-sec

    Has two inside seating areas and outdoor patio So Cheap…read more Lots of Variety! I will say this was one of my first experiences with real tapas. I love that there were so many options. I don't know if it's just me as an American or what, but the temperatures of the foods was my only "complaint" per se. Some of the tapas I thought would be hot were lukewarm at best. So, I'll have to try more places to just see what's normal for Spain.

    For me, this is hands-down the best pintxo spot in Barcelona! La Tasqueta de Blai is top-shelf --…read morethe selection is incredible, everything is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Pair it all with a cold Estrella and you've got yourself a 5-star winner! I loved the fun learning curve here: grab a plate, pick whatever pintxos catch your eye, and keep the toothpicks (of all shapes and sizes!) so your total can be tallied at the end. Some toothpicks were just holding things together -- I had to laugh at that -- but it's all part of the charm and experience. La Tasqueta was so good that we came back a few days later for another round, only to find it temporarily closed due to a plumbing issue. Sadly, we couldn't wait since we'd already hiked all over Montjuïc earlier that day. We tried another pintxo place down the block -- it was okay, but honestly, not even close to the same level. This place is amazing -- friendly, fun, and absolutely delicious. Sit inside and be dazzled by the colorful pintxos lined up along the counter, or grab a spot outside under an umbrella and watch the world go by. Loved this place... 5 stars all the way!

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    Restaurant La Tasqueta de Blai - Pinchos at La Tasqueta de Blai

    Pinchos at La Tasqueta de Blai

    Restaurant La Tasqueta de Blai - Pinchos at La Tasqueta de Blai

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    Pinchos at La Tasqueta de Blai

    Tapeo - Tomato and buffalo mozzarella

    Tapeo

    5.0(26 reviews)
    1.6 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
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    Second trip back to Barcelona. Had to make the right restaurant choices for my favorite tapas…read moredishes. I was definitely right on the mark as all restaurants I've walked by before dinner wasn't as crowded as this. And this place had a line out the door. Pan con tomate (toasted bread with tomato spread) was done sooo right here because they used crisp brioche bread and the tomato spread had a nice balanced ratio of olive oil blended into it. The patatas bravas (brave potatoes) took me back to the first time I had this in 2018. Such good crisp skin, soft fluffiness and that aioli mayo signature sauce on top - I swear I feel they make their own sauce for this dish. Grilled octopus here is special as instead of a tentacle - you get a fatty piece with multiple cuts of the octopus. Even better just as you would get multiple pieces of fatty toro in an omakase. I just loved the ease of dining in Barcelona where you share small intricate flavored plates with a glass of wine to balance these dishes. It was a nice long but roomier restaurant in the back. Very deceptive to the eyes but in a good way. You get to see the chefs cook near you that makes you appreciate the work of art put into the food. And can't forget the oxtail dish that's uniquely in the form of a patty and broken up into shredded meats. Fabulous to everything.

    Great food and vibe with friendly service. We went here without reservations on a Friday night, but…read moreit being early(6pm) we were seated without a wait. We got the pinxto morano (lamb skewers) which were the favorite of the meal, glazed beef cheeks and grilled octopus with chick peas, all of which were good. For dessert with got the dark chocolate with olive oil and salt served with bread to top off a great meal. They do have other dishes that we would look forward to trying next time!

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    Tapeo - Tapeo, busy and friendly vibe

    Tapeo, busy and friendly vibe

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    Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar - charcuterie board

    Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar

    4.9(38 reviews)
    1.6 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

    This place had wonderful service and a cool atmosphere. Plenty of tapas options and we tried a…read morebunch.

    Ziryab fell onto my radar as a popular tapas spot in Barcelona. I didn't make that many dining…read moreplans in advance before visiting the city, I just knew I wanted tapas. Ziryab seemed to fit the bill, so we made plans to stop here during our first night in the city. Ziryab is located close to the Gothic Quarter, on side street. It's kind of inconspicuous from the outside, but the interior gives way to a really welcoming space. The restaurant is separated into two main areas, with an earth-tone color scheme that has a rustic, almost cave-like aesthetic. The high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows keep the dining room open and spacious. The tapas menu had a good selection, and we decided on several items: pan con tomate, sweet potato rolls, chicken cannelloni, bacon-wrapped figs, croquettes, falafel, and a charcuterie board. All the tapas were great - my favorites were the chicken cannelloni, pan con tomate, and the charcuterie board. The cannelloni especially was a standout - definitely a unique dish, and the chicken was super flavorful. We opted for dessert, and got the feta whip cheesecake - this was great as well. The combination of tang and sweet was a good finisher to our meal. Service was great - everyone was friendly and our dishes were served at a good pace. Overall, I'm glad I tried out Ziryab - the tapas were delicious and atypical of ones you find elsewhere in Barcelona. I would have no qualms returning here for another meal.

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    Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar - One of 3 interior rooms

    One of 3 interior rooms

    Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar - Pan con tomate

    Pan con tomate

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    Mont Bar - spanish - Updated May 2026

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