An absolutely amazing experience. They had an eye for every detail. The dinner service and presentation were fantastic. The food was innovative and delicious. Every course (and there were over ten of them) was entirely new and exciting. My favorite was an innovative cocktail that they served us halfway through the experience. I also appreciate that the menu was inspired by Catalonian dishes. I recommend the wine paring, they had some very unique selections. Yes, it is very expensive, but if you are a foodie I think that it is worth the price. The entire experience takes over four hours and you leave very full and happy. You dine in a small bar, which sounds strange, but don't worry, this place is still very upscale. And it makes for a unique experience. read more

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I liked the variety of dishes. They were able to do a vegetarian tasting menu but it was not their strong suit. Highlights included: Razor clams a la donostiarra with ponzu Bombay Premier Cru Mil Fuls - which was a gin tonic collaboration with SIPs and the best cocktail I have ever had Mochi of Sobrasada and Mahon Cheese Pigeon cooked 3 ways Rice ice cream sandwich with nori and caviar - sweet savory transition The desserts could have been better. read more

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I have wanted to try this place for some time now and I'm so glad we went!! We had an amazing meal!! I will definitely come again! We planned on ordering a la carte but decided to try the Classic menu once there. We absolutely loved it!! Service was amazing. I always prefer the food explanations in the native language but as not everyone speaks Spanish fluently, we had them in English, which was nice. The pace was good, we didn't do the drink pairing but were able to order a delicious bottle of wine. The food was tasty and filling. Not sure how often they change up their menu but I would definitely go again. I didn't get photos of everything we ate because it was exciting to try all the new things. read more

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To cut to the chase, Mont Bar is worth the Michelin star. Also, if you are a little overwhelmed by the formality or theatrics of some Michelin star restaurants, this is a very comfortable option. What I mean by comfortable is that you should feel at ease. Staff and the food are all very approachable. The restaurant is incredibly small, and you are close together, but service is still impeccable. Since this restaurant is well reviewed and overall I did not see any consistent points with which I disagree, I will be brief (for a change) : - O Reviewing my notes, there were a few standout courses but almost everything landed for us. Wine was well married to the courses. The wagyu, foie gras and truffle terrine were both decadent and delicate. The pigeon was a strong, pronounced finish. Also, given our lactose allergies, dessert was extremely well executed. Total price for two tasting menus, wine pairings, one bottle of water, and one coffee was about 580 Euros including an extra 10% cash tip. This was a good value for what you get. This is definitely a meal worth repeating. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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Fantastic experience. We had the tasting menu and wine pairing. Amazing food with outstanding service. Very nice and comfortable inside. This will be our special occasion go to. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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4 stars is exactly right for this place. On the tasting menu, the appetizers were excellent, but the two mains were weak, especially the Catalan-inspired dish. The chocolate dessert was amazing, but the others were weaker. Probably wouldn't come back. Service and ambiance were fine. read more

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. read more

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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 read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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When a restaurant is packed with diners and the place looks busy, it might be because the food and the service is amazing. Or it might be because service is slow, and everyone is two hours into their meal, still waiting for food. It pains me to give Mont Bar three stars...my husband and I knew that the restaurant was highly rated, and when we passed by one night and saw how busy it was, we made a reservation for the following week. To cut to the chase, here's the breakdown: Food: 5 stars Service: 2.5 stars Value: 2 stars Overall: 3 stars The food is hands-down gorgeous and delicious. The smoked-infused tuna belly we had was the best raw tuna I've ever tasted. The "corn and jalapeno" was a creative and an unexpected standout for me. However, portions are absolutely tiny given the price, and our dishes came out excruciatingly slowly. Between my husband and I, we ordered 3 "snacks" and 2 or 3 larger plates - fewer items than what our server recommended but we decided to start with that and see how things went. We were glad we did not order any more, as 2.5 hours passed before we got our last dish. We quickly paid, and because my husband was still starving, we hurried over to another restaurant down the street to eat a real dinner. So, although Mont Bar's food is beautifully plated and tastes amazing, the value's just not there. Oh yeah - there is a bread charge of course, yet the bread was cold and no olive oil or any other kind of condiment was provided! There are plenty of other great restaurants with amazing food at half the price, that I would rather go to (Teoric is one of them. Just sayin') read more

This was, by far, our best meal in Spain. This place came highly recommended from an acclaimed food critic back home. Mont Bar is definitely a chef inspired place with dishes unlike anything you've had before. We were a little overwhelmed with what we were looking at on the menu since we had no clue what anything was. We decided to pick a bunch of things to share and thank the food gods, they all turned out amazing. From the algae tart to the suckling pig terrine, my husband and I licked our fingers after each dish. I'll post a few photos below to show what all we had. Grab a bottle of wine, make friends with the close table next to you, and let your senses run free. read more

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From the service to the culinary experience and the amazing food this was 5 Stars all the way the creativity with each dish the flavors, hands down one of the best meals I have ever had! read more

A decadently delicious and amazing experience! Every dish is exquisite and beautifully crafted. We visited several times during our stay in Barcelona . read more

the food here is great! The service is very, very good. abit fussy..... Expensive but all in all..worth it.. My only problem was that it was very loud (street sounds/cars/sirens, plus) .. and I asked to be seated inside. The head waiter paused.... and said there were no seats inside. Not true! I think he was saving these for regulars... when you reserve.. consider explicitly asking for an indoor table.. it was way too load.. and hot outside! read more

Barcelona is full of amazing food. Mont Bar stands out as exceptional. Creative, tasty, well executed. Polite and funny staff. There can be delays between dishes, but worth the wait. I was entertained and delighted but left the restaurant hungry despite ordering six dishes and an amazing bottle of cava. read more

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We had the place recommended. I would never have noticed it by myself going down the street. It's a small place but very nice. I would therefore recommend you make a reservation in advance. All the waiters are super kind and the have a passion for their job here. So the service was really good and they do it in a personal and friendly way. When it comes for food I can only say WAUW! The kitchen is so creative and the food is exceptional delicious. I would could come back next time I'm in Barcelona. read more

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Extremely disappointed with Mont Bar. I used to like it and recommend to friends, not anymore. Food is correct, but some of it came late, and service was friendly but sadly incompetent. After waiting a long time for desert, when it came the maitre pointed out the there people waiting for the table. They did it again when we got our coffees. It is obvious that this restaurant needs better organization. The food (pricey) does not compensate the low quality experience. read more

I think this was my first time with culinary explosions of Spanish tapas in the Michelin Star way - modern culinary art I would call it. It is not only and art for the taste but also eyes and nose. I am sorry I do not have pictures to share as I think it will not be easy to describe what we were served. Then if you like to try stuff, you are in Barcelona and you don't mind to pay a bit for this experience, go for it. Ask the server to recommend you the speciality. We also went with their recommendation. I think I will always remember the delicious smell of the salmon brought in smoke. Literally it's getting smoked in front of you. Just one remark. Those are tapas, meaning you will not get flank of stake. If you are hungry, this is not a place to visit :) read more

Great restaurant so packed, delicious tapas! A place worth to come! Friendly service n reasonable price read more

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Amazing selection of tapas, not your typical tapas bar. Sit outside and enjoy the food and sun. read more

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Mont Bar is a gem! I just moved to Barcelona and am staying at an AirBnB around the corner... my hosts recommended it, but it has been a week before I finally stopped in- and I am so happy I did! The food was superb and the service was incredible- huge shout out to Diego for being the most helpful, courteous, and best server in the city! He was so knowledgeable about the whole menu, was so kind, and spoke excellent English (a much appreciated courtesy in Spain!) and recommended the best things :) Thank you Diego and Mont Bar for the excellent service and delicious food... I will definitely be back soon! read more

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Amazing food and service! Small but very well executed wine list. The flavor combinations are incredible! I own a restaurant in NY and totally enjoyed the whole experience. read more

This place is so good that I came here twice during my last trip to Barcelona, truly amazing food. I think me and my friends were able to try the whole menu during our two visits and everything from their ensaladilla rusa to the tuna belly and the super tender and tasty t-bone was perfect. It's not the cheapest tapas bar in the city, but it's also not the most expensive one either. The food they serve is really modern and all their dishes are well executed and has great quality ingredients. Just go there, you won't be disappointed. read more

Excellent modern tapas joint in central Barcelona. seemed very popular with the locals. very accommodating staff, sitting us at 1030pm (early by Spanish standards) was no problem and the service most attentive. very happy to recommend dishes to us. some classics, iberico, tomato bread along with an excellent quinoa salad, anchovies and beautiful steak tartare. the swordfish carpaccio was superb. oh and the burrata...splendid! home-made I believe. lovely setting, lively but not too loud. great wine list. the white we had was superb and very well priced. impressed. read more

I would rate the food here of 5-star quality - the only reason I'm knocking a star off is because the servers made me feel really awkward for dining solo. I have come to realize that this is a very un-European thing to do, but hey - when work travel calls, it often requires you dine solo!! Anyway, I opted for just a few appetizers and a glass of Cava. The olives were superb, and I really enjoyed the oyster with Yuzu and celery. I also ordered a croquette, which was deliciously cheesy, and the tuna belly, which was uniquely pleasing! I would definitely recommend checking this place out if your wallet warrants, but do yourself a favor and find a partner to dine with. read more

The quality and creativity of the food was was quite simple. It was the smallest meal i've ever had. I spend about 35 euro just for the food and i left the place even more hungry than i was before... . I don't understand the good recommendations. read more

Excellent restaurant! Down to earth yet still trendy and elegant. Amazing collection of top Spanish wines. read more

Mont Bar - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

This place is special. We were wandering and wanted to get a light lunch and something about Mont Bar stood out to us. Sometimes you can just tell that a great meal awaits. Well this was one of those times. We had lunch, and I wish we had been hungrier so that we could have tried more but we kept it light. But those few small dishes left a big imprint on us. The squid ink crunch with sardines, mango, creme, and caviar is one of my favorite bites of food ever. Tthe scallop nigri with eel was also a beautiful dish. Service was friendly, helpful, professional. We meant to go back for dinner one night but never made it. We'll be back someday! read more

This place is special; food for sure, vibe definitely and guys that work there are super fun read more

Food and service are good, but they brought us bread and olives without asking and charged us 13 Euros. We barely ate the bread so it was a waste and felt pretty blindsided. Not a great impression read more

I was on a business trip with a colleague. We asked the concierge at the W for a recommendation of a place locals would go to. She recommended Mont Bar. This was probably one of the best food experiences I have had - definitely the best in Barcelona! The place, according to the staff, has been open for about a year. I can't say enough about how great this pace was. The service was world class - and as many may know, service in Europe tends to be more laid back than the US. Complimentary bread and olive was presented to us and with help from the staff, we ordered the jamon (of course), grilled prawns, piglet tartine, mint lamb and best of all the smoked tuna belly confit - can you say heavenly? Even the sweet tomato bread that accompanied the jamon was to die for. With a bottle of Chardonnay Cava and finished with an assortment of Spanish cheese this was the perfect meal. The staff was wonderful, friendly and never let our glass go half empty. Even when we finished our bottle they gave us a round of complimentary cava. What appeared to vs the owner or manager told us how he wakes up every morning at 4am to go to the markets and get his fresh ingredients - and indeed the quality came right through every bite. I hope Mont Bar stays around for a very long time as I hope to eat there every time I visit Barcelona. read more