Palosanto

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.

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El Vaso de Oro

4.6(197 reviews)

0.8 km•Barceloneta

We were staying in Barcelona @ Hotel Oasis, beautiful Hotel on PLZ DE Pau, beautiful smaller hotel…read morewith a terrace and an outdoor pool and the Bar tender told us to go to this place, we went everything we ordered was so delicious. From the cervezas( Beer ) to the great servers everything was the best of the best. Please try them out, you won't regret it.

Great location right next to the water. It's a really small place, usually two rows deep at the bar…read moreon a busy night. If you can get a seat at the bar that is the best because you get a view of all the food. Everything we had was cooked perfectly, lots of flavor, really fresh. The staff was super friendly.

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Tapas + Rosé

El Tio Pio

3.8(10 reviews)

0.8 km•Barceloneta

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Wandered by El Tio Pio and we stopped in because it looked nice and we were tired of being on our…read morefeet. Very glad we stopped in. The menu looked great and I think they were actually amused at how much food we ordered for 5 people.. but we ate it all, as Americans do. I'll just list things off that we ordered to make this easy. For the record, it was all great. Food: - Fingers de pollo con sésamo (Chicken Fingers) - Tortilla de Patata (basically potato quiche) - Croquetas de Pollo (6) - Brochetas de mozzarella y tomate cherry (2) - Nachos Quiquiriquí - Ensalada gorgonzola e pere (pear and gorgonzola salad) Drinks: - Pina Colada - Sangria - Mojito We ended up having the perfect amount of food to fill us for the amount of time between meals since in Spain they eat much later than we do in the US. Also, this restaurant had great service, great view of the ocean/harbor and a pleasant patio. Definitely recommend stopping here if you are walking down the street towards the beach!

Awesome find. Three of us had the chicken paella and it was phenomenal. Another had the rotisserie…read morechicken and it was also great. The price was right and the service excellent.

Drinks menu

Our starters included croquettes and assorted pintxos.

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Patio setup

Cerveseria Catalana

4.4(1.8k reviews)

1.9 km•L'Eixample

Stumbled here by chance on my family's first night in Barcelona. We ate early, arriving at 6pm and…read morewas seated right away. A line formed and remained by 7:30pm and thereafter. They did bus the tables to seat people with a noticeable quickness. They have a rotating daily menu that changes the specials each day. We ended up here 3x and each time had different foods. Some evenings we enjoyed make the others so it'll depend on what menu items you get each day. Food came quick, service was prompt, and prices were more than reasonable.

As an international traveling food critic and unbeknownst to the staff, the following is what I…read moreexperienced: - The host seated us next to a table of three self-absorbed, loud and obnoxiously nonstop talking late teens early twenties girls. - The food bus'ers attempted to deliver the wrong order to our and nearby tables five times. - The 1/2 order (three small slivers) tomato soaked bread (1/2 PA AMB TOMAQUET) was certainly not worth the €2.5! - The Greek Salad (ENS GREGA) was the worst example of such we have ever had (my party included an authentic Greek). The feta cheese was absolutely disgusting, it tasted like imitation rubber cheese. - The "Al Ajillo" Style Shrimps (GAMBES AMB ALLADA) had a very strange flavor within it, which overwhelmed the garlic flavors. - The Beef Tenderloin (FILET VEDELLA), she had to spit 1/4 of it out because it was too tough. - Everything was overpriced there for the value. If you are in the area DO NOT waste your time nor money dining here!!!

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Patatas

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La Alcoba Azul

4.6(209 reviews)

0.3 km•Barri Gòtic

This was a fun spot. In an alleyway in the gothic corner, the vibe and the music playlist were…read moreexcellent. Service was attentive and the staff did well to suffer through my limited Spanish. Food was good and reasonable from a pricepoint perspective. Classic tapas fare.

I had an excellent dinner here. The bartender/server was great, he helped walk me through some of…read morethe menu items and we discussed the different foods as I was eating. The inside of this place js small but has great decor, you feel like your stepping back into medieval times. It's perfectly at home in the gothic quarter. I had the bread to start with the tomato spread, this was very good. The spicy potato was phenomenal, a smothered baked potato in a nice blend of sauces. Then the sea bass and prawns in a coconut milk based soup...the star. Reminded me of a Thai Tom Kha soup. Overall would highly recommend. If I ever return to Barcelona, I will stop in.

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Sangria with a touch of cinnamon

Ciutat Comtal

4.3(1.4k reviews)

1.3 km•L'Eixample

Starting out, speaking with the hostess, Karen. Being in the restaurant business for many years,…read moreshe is one of the top hostesses I have ever worked with or have seen in other restaurants. Under extreme pressure, she did an outstanding job! They are very lucky to have her in that front of the house position. Wait staff very good, food was outstanding. Extremely busy, very well-run restaurant. I wish we had a restaurant like that where we live!

Ended here one evening with friends and despite the long line we were seated promptly. I think our…read morelager party of 5 helped us get a table easier. Looking at the menu made us do a double take because it was extremely similar to Catalana just for me to realize they're sister restaurants. We tried the beef and foie from here and liked it more than Catalana's version. We also got better service here. It was just extremely gracious and warm. Food came fast and prices are great. All around happy dinner spot.

0.6 km•Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

Inside

Mini hamburguesa 3,55...

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The entrance

Tapeo

4.6(638 reviews)

Some meals stay with you forever, and this was one of them…read more The food here was, without question, some of the best I've ever had. The foie gras was absolutely unforgettable--rich, delicate, and simply to die for. The sangria was equally exceptional, fresh, balanced, and dangerously delicious. But what makes this place truly special is something that can't be captured on a menu. The atmosphere, the warmth, the way time seems to slow down... words simply can't do it justice. If you're visiting Barcelona, don't just come here for dinner. Come here to fall in love with the food, the city, the moment, or maybe even someone sitting across the table. An experience I'll never forget.

My husband and I arrived to Barcelona late in the evening. We had read reviews that the food scene…read moreextended well into the night, so we decided that even though it was 10:30pm, we would still walk over to Tapeo and see if we had any luck getting seating. Well, the restaurant was cute and cozy with a great ambiance. With luck on our side, we found two seats at the bar and quickly ordered drinks. We ordered a pitcher of the sangria (because why not?). The sangria was delicious, refreshing, and made to order. It was definitely more authentic than what we're getting in America. We ordered the patatas bravas, tempura asparagus, the octopus, and the steak. It all came out as it became available. We couldn't decide what our favorite was, to be honest. We ordered an ice cream sandwich for dessert and quickly requested our bill. We didn't want to hold the staff up as we noticed they were cleaning the establishment and people were finishing up. Overall, what a great experience for our first meal in Barcelona! Cute and hidden gem.

0.8 km•Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born

Worked his butt off

Pork ribs - worth another trip to Europe just for this

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Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

Tosca

4.3(297 reviews)

We were walking and wanted more Spanish tapas. Found this place, and it was super good!…read more Service was a bit slow, even for Spanish standards, but that's okay. I think we're just used to American waiters rushing for us giving the check so quickly after the food is all done. Food was great.

The best restaurant for Tapas in Barcelona. Everything we ate was superb with a ton of flavor. The…read moreatmosphere is very comfortable with plenty of table space. Also don't forget the dessert.

Inside

Tuna Tataki with sangria

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Apple crumble

La Bombeta

4.3(104 reviews)

0.9 km•Barceloneta

I went to La Bombeta for the Bombas, because I was told to get Bombas while in Barcelona…read more Service was okay. The restaurant is easy to find and in a good location. It was clean and perfect for what we wanted. I loved the Vermouth. The croquettes were great and I LOVED the Bombas! The had a nice menu selection. It was a nice evening and a great walk to and from the restaurant. I suggest you try it.

English? No Sangria? Yes…read moreTapas? Yes Bombas? Hell yes Even for a place called La Bombeta, the bombas were out of this world. They're served with two sauces, one bringing a bit of a kick. The sangria is good (order a pitcher) and, aside from the bombas, the calamari and spicy pork were also delicious.

Croquettes, Bombas, Vermouth

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Sangria

Restaurant Pasa Tapas

2.8(8 reviews)

0.8 km•Barceloneta

Walking from Barceloneta Beach, I stumbled upon Pasa Tapas and lured in by a very affordable menu…read moredel dia at lunch. Alas it was pretty average but you do have a variety of options and it came with wine which was a nice bonus. Started with some fideuá but found this paella noodle dish a little one note. Ironically the fried whole fishes, which didn't look very appetizing, were surprisingly decent. Crispy fried and served next to some refreshing salad. A simple flan rounds out the meal on a sweet note. Mostly locals inside. Not a destination stop per se but good value at lunch if you happen to be walking by.

Did not enjoy my experience at all, if not even ruined my experience with great paella!…read more Disclaimer: I went to this place as part of a Sandeman tapas tour. (Was absolute rubbish and waste of time) The service: minimal Food: Below average paella Portion: I have had bigger tapas for babies Drinks: I have no idea what was served. Some form of watered down alco that's neither here nor there All in all, not a good experience at all. Agree I went with Sandeman so part to blame would be them. But my view is that if you love food, care about your customers, love your business; then care for your brand and don't join crappy partnerships. And if you plan to do that; suck it up and serve proper food!

Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

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