This is THE place. Amazing! It is a very small establishment and very cozy and intimate. 1. Reservation - must. you cannot get a table otherwise 2. Food: amazing. Everything was great (see pictures) 3. Service: our server was from Argentina and he was very nice and professional and knowledgeable. 4. Ambience: cozy, romantic and homey feel Highly recommend this place for those who enjoy good quality food. read more

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This was a very nice and ambient location. Food - Incredible! The Wagyu beef sausage was absolutely incredible. Their cheese board is considered a dessert but that was great as well. Service - Great! Their recommendations were great, and they were very nice. The ambience inside is great. Their wines are displayed on a bar and the inside has nice lighting especially for a dark night. Parking - There are some parking lots near the metro station nearby. Overall, this place is amazing. read more

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Pau Claris has an upscale French restaurant feel, but isn't too stuffy (and isn't entirely French either, for that matter). The menu seems traditional and typical without too much adventure. We had steamed mussels, an apricot gazpacho, and a duck breast entree. Everything was nice, but it's hard to reconcile what we had with the over-the-top reviews I'm seeing from others. I wouldn't go out of my way to hit Pau Claris if I had limited time in Barcelona and wanted something special, but I can totally see the appeal if you live here and want straightforward, high quality, european cooking in a comfortable setting. read more

This was a great find after making reservations elsewhere that we decided was not where we wanted to eat. Pop out our mobile and found this restaurant waking distance away! We had a great time with outstanding and friendly service. The food was really great and we had everything from appetizers, entree to desserts. read more

Nice people nice food, I highly suggest you go for it. I get the white wine and duck breast, really tastes. read more

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We had a beautiful dinner here. We started with quail in an orange sauce and then had octopus and duck for our mains. The food was delicious and the ambiance and service was lovely. Would recommend for a special night out. read more

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Well. I broke my rule and gave a restaurant 5 stars. It was a magical mix of ambiance, service and FOOD! You probably read that it's run by a husband and wife. Attention to everything and everyone is amazing. But let's stick to food first. We tried the fish a rack of lamb turbot (firm white fish). Both delicious and very light. Also try onion soup. It's not the usual kind, the flavors are sublime. Don't miss dessert. Deconstructed cheese cake and champagne lemon mousse are must haves even if you can't eat another bite. You must! . All in with a bottle of a good wine is €159 for 2 read more

Outstanding in every way. Our friends from the United States now live in Barcelona and say it's their favorite restaurant. I can see why. Elizabeth the owner was awesome. Her vibrant personality and smile were infectious. The atmosphere was light and cheerful. Perfect. The food and wine was exceptional. The beef tenderloin was cooked to perfection. The deconstructed cheesecake was a perfect finish to the best meal we have had while on our trip to Spain. I can highly recommend for a great dining experience. read more

Came here on a last minute reservation for dinner. The food warrants 4 stars but the service was non existent (one of the waiters spoke to a table the whole night and basically ignored us). It took 30 minutes to get water and I was parched. The wine was nothing to write home about. read more

Pau Claris 190 - Lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Absolutamente delicioso!!! I can't say enough positive things about this place. The staff was fabulous and extremely friendly, I felt like I was chatting with old friends. The food is totally mouth watering; we especially recommend the scallops, they were so good we almost ordered a second round of them. Beyond that the ambience is perfect! Great for a romantic night or a meal shared with friends. Can't recommend this place a enough. Regresaré pronto!! read more

Restaurant was near our hotel and it was excellent. We ate there twice and enjoyed everything.

My daughter and I were celebrating our mother /daughter trip to Barcelona for my daughter's graduation 1 year ago. I read fabulous reviews of this restaurant . We were so lucky to get a reservation since the seating is very limited. Our meal was by far the best meal we have shared this year. The pate foie gras melted in our mouths. The entrees were remarkable. The chef took such great attention to taste and presentation. My daughter ordered the lobster risotto and I ordered the duck. All were mouth watering dishes. The ultimate dessert was a fried pistachio ice cream. Don't miss this restaurant when you are in Barcelona read more

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One of the best restaurants we've been to anywhere. The attention to detail is evident as soon as you walk in, the service is impeccable but the food is fantastic. Chef Rafael is a genius! We would highly recommend it. read more

The owners Elisabeth and Raphael were wonderful and seasoned the food to our specific requests. Raphael is the chef and his wife Elisabeth manages everything else. I had the Octopus and my husband the Steak. Also, ordered the scallops for an appetizer. Finished off the meal with a strudel for dessert. This was not the typical meal you would find on a main drag in Barcelona. Highly recommend!! read more

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What a joke. Read all of this one... Reservation for 9:30, seated at 9:45. Ok, it happens. One server/bus, one very clearly stressed waitress. Full house of 20-24 people and it sounds like 100 people chattering in Carnegie Hall. Ok, it's Friday. Next to me, a party of 8, their faces redder than the wine they're drinking. All while making sure their goofy drug stories are heard. Hey, some people are like that. We were already late so we ordered 2 starters (tomato bread and olives) and 2 entrees (wagyu sausage and duck breast) at the same time for convenience sake. Personally, I felt it was a little thoughtful. About 25 minutes later, we got our bread. A few minutes after that, we got our olives. Some 45 minutes in, we got our wagyu sausage, which was pretty darn good. Then it got weird. We waited about 25 more minutes for the duck. When we did finally ask, both about the duck and gap between entrees, we were told that it was resting and we were wrong to ask any questions. Pardon? Not my first dance at a fancy jam and I do understand the snazzy way of things (if either asked for or having it said up front). You do not quote some goofy service manual as an excuse to not have proper staff, let alone staff with a good attitude. If I wasn't watching a chubby little finger stirring a glass of scotch the whole time, I'd have thought less of it all. As soon as the princes...err waitress was done making excuses for the chef (her dad or husband?), I let the duck rest even longer by asking for the check and leaving. Here's the hoot, we had to use TheFork to book the reservation; so the restaurant made sure they "canceled" our reservation (after we had left) to avoid a review on that app. See the pics attached of my almost meal as well as their text canceling afterward. He cancelled the reservation we had at 9:30 pm via a text at 11:12 pm... lol! Scumbag moves all around. Hire more staff, the guy can obviously cook. read more

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My wife and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary in Barcelona and enjoyed a wonderful supper at Pau Claris 190. The food, service, and atmosphere were perfect for our special night. To top it off, they surprised us with a very special and delicious dessert. p.s. The beef tenderloin was perfect! read more

food is good, vibes are fun, people are nice. the walls have writing alllll over them which was super cool also.

We had a wonderful dinner tonight! Excellent service, deliciously flavored food, nice atmosphere. We started with olives and bread smeared with fresh tomato juice. Then we advanced to main selections (see pictures) that were beautifully prepared and presented. My husband had a local beer and then we had dessert of a brownie with ice cream. We left full and satisfied. This is about as elegant as we go and we were very glad for the experience. Beautiful meal we'll remember with fondness from our Barcelona experience. read more

Fantastic restaurant! Owners are super gracious, wine is excellent & a great value, and the food is superb! My recommendations: Aura 2013 (Verdejo) Azpilicueta Crianza 2013 (Rioja) Scallops Duck Breast Crema Catalana Chocolate Coulant read more

Pau Claris 190 - Duck Breast in coffee & orange reduction - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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This restaurant is beautiful, modern (while still being rustic) , and romantic. The food is INCREDIBLE, while visiting Barcelona we wanted something authentic, flavorful, but different then what most restaurants will offer you (they still offer some of the traditional favorites such as pane con tomato, except they offer a much higher end olive oil to top it with). The owners were both at the restaurant and you can see how they truly care for you to enjoy your experience and every single bite. Well definitely be back again when visiting. read more

While in Barcelona earlier this month, we had dinner at Pau Claris 190. We had a reservation, but the restaurant was running behind so they graciously offered us two complimentary glasses of cava to enjoy outside. A very welcome surprise. We started with the Potato wedges with special sauces and the Mixed salad with mango reduction & vinaigrette. The potato wedges were more like boiled potatoes with two sauces - it was okay - but nothing special. The mixed salad was very tasty - especially with the vinaigrette. For entrees, we had the Tiger prawns with cayenne pepper / caramelized onions and cherry tomatoes as well as the ever popular Pork secret Iberian with chocolate and passion fruit sauce. My husband really enjoyed the prawns, and thought the accompaniments really complimented the dish. The pork dish was absolutely delicious! I've found before that pork gets dry, but this pork was extremely moist and the two sauces (though not something you would usually pair with pork) were outstanding with the entrée. For dessert we had the Banofie - which is a mixture of bananas, pie crust and chocolate - like a mousse. It was very light and refreshing. The restaurant is quite small - seating around 30 people so I definitely recommend reservations. I think the food was very unique and I would recommend the restaurant to others. The combination of different ingredients really made them stand out in my book. I also think the staff was very good and attentive to all our needs. read more

Killer entrees and best dessert ever. I believe the dessert's name is Mutti tart. I can't think of a better dessert. Light while extremely flavorful and a lot of texture. Memorable. The fish and lamb are both delicious. The soup is excellent. The goat cheese appetizer is good but I wouldn't go for that one again. The smoked goose is surprisingly really good. Great romantic atmosphere. read more

Starter: Grilled foie gras with purée of figs and flambéed pears 17€ Main Course: Wild fish from the coast of Catalonia with garnish by chefs inspiration 32€ Dessert: crema catalana 5.50€ Glass of cava: Josep M Ferret Guash Brut Nature Reserva 2009 4.50€ Glass of white wine: Alborada Vedejo 3.50€ While I was eating the Foie Gras I couldn't help but be reminded of a whole wheat pancake that has been covered with maple syrup but is also flavored by the bacon juices it was next to. Tasty but I wouldn't pay the 17 euro price tag more than once. I didn't recognize the fish name but it was a white light fish didn't have fishy taste. Vegetables were cooked to perfection. Warm but verging on being undercooked in the best way possible. The natural flavors were unmasked and one could taste the quality of the fresh produce. Cava was good. Not too dry or sweet. Alborada was sweet (fruity like mango) but not overwhelmingly so, without the tartness some white wines can also have. The crema catalana taste reminded me of pumpkin pie - spicy and earthy but with the crunch of creme brûlée. 66 euros in total and I felt very happy to pay that price. Great ambiance and the waitress Lisbeth speaks English well and was very friendly. She managed to wait on the entire restaurant alone which seemed typical. I'd highly recommend this restaurant to any of my friends/ family who visit in the future. That said: moderate expectations... Portions are smaller than what most Americans are used to being served when eating out but I've found this typical in European restaurants and a much healthier portion size. This isn't a secret restaurant know only to native Barcelonés. Other diners were also tourists but it doesn't detract from the dining experience. (One shouldn't visit Barcelona if you don't want to be surrounded by other tourists.) read more

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Great, final dinner in Barcelona and right across from our hotel. The pork tenderloin, duck, tofu and fish meals were all carefully prepared and uniquely prepared than other chefs. Each item was done to a very satisfying result. The portions are not huge but that allowed us to share the lemon sorbet and chocolate cake. The former is fantastic!! The lychee sorbet with the lemon was delicious and worth having again. read more

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This place was hands down amazing! It's intimate and delicious. The owner was so involved and caring it made the experience top notch. I would come every week if I lived here. Great place, it's a must try for anyone in town. read more

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És un lloc petit i de decoració moderna. Hi menjo cada dia (menú de 12€) i la qualitat dels productes és força bona. Se'ls nota certa simpatia pel menja sa i ecològic encara que oficialment no ho indiquin. Molts dels seus productes els porten de fora (d'això en puc donar fe...). La propietària és algeriana i suposo que degut a això en el menjar es nota la presencia d'espècies. És un lloc que val la pena provar si cerques quelcom diferent a l'habitual menú de macarrons i llibrets amb patates fregides. read more

Pau Claris 190 - L'amanida Pau claris!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

This restaurant came highly recommend by a friend, and it certainly exceeded expectations. Grab a table upstairs for a quiet date night or sit outside and people watch. The food is fresh, and the flavors are impeccable. We ordered the jamón iberico, cheese plate, duck breast and lobster paella. Our meal would have been 10/10 if we had stopped there, but we indulged in the best cheesecake of our lives. The host recommended the Tarta Mutti, and it is a must! read more

Food quality and service were excellent. Chef Rafael's talents and creativity are unique and his dishes are nothing short of amazing. He uses all local ingredients and creates a gastronomic experience in its true, indigenous fashion. The balance of flavors, complexity and yet very simple, but very effective presentation are a testament to a "must visit" place when in Barcelona. Service was equally delightful, discreet, yet perfectly timed and personalized. Highly recommended to all travelers who are looking to enjoy a legitimate experience in a wonderful setting. read more

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This was the first restaurant that I tried on my vacation to Barcelona and the service was excellent. The staff spoke English very well, and all of the dishes that we ordered were very tasty. I would definitely recommend the duck breast and the lamb chops. These meats were perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. 10/10 would recommend this place. read more

We had reservations but our table was not ready, we were left standing in the corner for 10 minutes. We should have left then. The place only had about 25 seats, but both servers were running around, surly and overwhelmed. The noise level was deafening. The food we did receive was delicious, but the few bites didn't make up for the discomforts. We waited 45 minutes after eating our olives and tomato bread and sausages, and then gave up on our mains, asking for our check. The server lectured me on slow food, trying to tell me that it was my mistake, but also their food concept? She was rude and condescending... the ambiance was terrible, the food okay, the wait unbearable, and the treatment was less than human. I would not suggest this restaurant to anyone, no matter what. read more

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Excellent and diverse menu. Attentive, engaged and friendly waitstaff. Walkable from most of the better hotels in the city. English menu available. Ask for a table in the loft if possible. read more

Quiet place. Wonderful food. Perfect service. Lamb was very very tasty. Beautiful and tasty desserts. read more

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What a way to begin the Barcelona experience with my family. Absolutely superb. All 4 meals were fantastic. The staff was so friendly and attentive from the owner chef and his wife who welcomed us from the moment we arrived. Can't single out a specific favourite as all 4 meals were as close to a 10 as you would want. Don't miss this little gem, you'll regret it. Cheers Can't wait to see you again on our next visit. read more

I was very excited to give this restaurant a try as I read some good reviews on the food. However the service was very subpar and disappointing. I booked a 7 pm reservation and arrived on time. When I arrived at the front of the restaurant I was being given dirty looks by a woman sitting in the front smoking a cigarette. She didn't think I noticed because I ignored her and walked into the restaurant. shorty after she follows me in and greets me stating that she is the restaurant owner. At that moment I should've followed my gut instinct and gone somewhere else to eat. After I was seated a couple walked in and I was basically invisible after that. The couple was offered water and I was offered absolutely nothing. I had to call for her attention 20 minutes after being seated to ask for water. After giving me the water she goes back to tend to the couple and take their orders and I sat there for another 20 minutes waiting to be acknowledged. They were brought bread and drinks and I sat there with nothing. I had to call for her attention again to order my food. I also asked for some wine suggestions as I was interested in ordering wine. She brought me a tiny sample glass of two options and when I quickly decided on one and asked her for a glass she never brought me the wine. When the food came it was great however I couldn't fully enjoy it because of the way I was being treated. I then ask for the bill and when I go over the bill I see that I was charged for a full glass of wine that I wasn't even given. When I asked her about the charge she said that the tiny serving that was given to me is what I was being charged for which had me appalled. As someone who fine dines often and has eaten at some of the finest restaurants in the world I am very dissatisfied with the service I was given. I am also disappointed in the fact that as a tourist I was looking forward to having a great experience at this restaurant and I experienced the complete opposite. Honestly, I was very hurt because I felt like I was being treated this way because of my appearance which was a casual look due to me being tired after traveling 10+ hours to Spain. I will definitely not be going back to this restaurant and I regret giving you my business. Learn to treat people well and provide good service despite what they look like. read more

My husband and I are 'foodies' so we usually make reservations months in advance to ensure the best food experience wherever we go. While in Barcelona a good friend who knows how seriously we take the food part of our trip recommended this restaurant. Wow, what an unplanned gem!! Everything about the restaurant was perfect. It is very small and cozy, the food is delicious and beautifully presented and the service was impeccable. We believe it should have a Michelin star or two! It certainly merits it! read more

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Restaurant Pau Claris 190 may well be the best restaurant in Barcelona. The offerings are unique, diverse and uniformly delicious. The ambiance is inviting, and the service could not be better. Every detail is attended to. Lizbeth (the owner) and Raphael (the chef) are there to great and speak with you, and both are charming and helpful. Everything about the experience was spectacular. Fortunately, we recently moved to Barcelona, so we will be able to return often. read more

Let me put it this way...I don't typically write restaurant reviews because I find them so subjective. However, I felt myself compelled to for Pau Claris 190. The small, quaint restaurant delivers in terms of charm, quality and service. Chef Rafael and Lizbeth will have you at "Hello" or "hola." I'm a skeptical New Yorker, but trust me when I say this place is worth a visit. Oh, and if you're wondering what to order with your coffee, the answers is simple...the Tarta Mutti is amazing and based on chef Rafael's grandma's recipe. Wonderful little restaurant. read more

What a delightful little spot! We were in the neighborhood and we're looking for a place to have lunch when we came upon Peu Claris 190. It was inviting and once inside, charming. The food was delicious - everything so fresh and tasty. The jamon iberico was very yummy and we were lucky enough to chat with the chef owner, who told us which market he shops at. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch and would return there happily. read more

Absolutely loved this place. Tiny (9 tables) local restaurant with a small fresh menu that is updated daily with local organic ingredients. We had the mixed salad which was very delicately dressed and delicious. Next course was the fish of the day - turbot served with asparagus, broccoli. Corn, a strip of pumpkin and a delicious gastrique on the side. The meal was everything we hoped. Great ambience, very friendly service, wonderful music (Mingus, Miles, Nina Simone, Bocceli). Delicious house Rioja at $6.50 per glass. Highly recommend this hidden gem in central Barcelona. read more

Fantastic, super friendly and gracious owners and staff, traditional Cuisine though crisp and clean and fresh. Also a terrific value. If you appreciate low key atmosphere and excellent cooking and friendly service, we Highly recommended Our best meal in Barcelona. read more