We had planned to go to a tapas place recommended by our Gaudi House tour guide (Touring Pandas…read moreguide Jekaterina who was EXCELLENT) but the joint had a line of 20+...so we chose to go to my plan B! We were happy to enter the cozy La Alcoba Azul and seated by a smiling host immediately & presented with menus. The interior looks almost like a wine cellar with brick vaulted ceilings. The offerings are best described as fusion tapas but there are a few traditional bites as well. Our waiter presented us with an amuse bouché of pumpkin hummus topped with roasted pepitas on an herbed toasted baguette crisp. DELICIOUS! We confidently ordered the tomato tartare with avocado cream, basil, olive powder and rosemary olive oil caviar as well as a half order of cured Iberican meats featuring chorizo, loin, sausage and ham, an order of the hummus with black olives, parsley, pine nuts and pita triangles. All were terrific! We especially enjoyed the meats and tomato tartare. I enjoyed a red sangria that was satisfying and happened to be topped with cinnamon...a first and welcome addition for me. La Alcoba Azul is a spot we'll keep on our tapas go to list! You shouldn't hesitate to visit.

For charm points, the inside of this place is exactly the kind of old-world Barcelona restaurant I…read morepictured before coming here. It is tight inside, and we were tucked into the back room, but in a cozy way. Service is slow in that classic European way, not sad slow, but the kind of slow that reminds you to savor the moment because you are on vacation. The menu descriptions were a little vague, so we took a few stabs in the dark. The eggplant dish we ordered ended up being my favorite, and the hummus with lamb was also very good. I usually love olives, but these did not hit for me. They were a bit too dry and firm, so buyer beware if you are picky about olives. All in all, a charming spot for a romantic vacation dinner.

A highlight from the trip. The classic vermouth with a bartender's artisanal spin. 5 stars great!…read more Lovely mid-afternoon service from my bartender when I entered an empty bar. "Let me guess, you want a vermouth?" the bartender said. She was right and the classic red vermouth was exquisite. They make their own vermouth in house and the result is a cocktail-like libation that is more complex than your generic pour around town. Also had the white vermouth which again, house-made, and equally interesting. Bartender was eager to show they did more than just vermouth so I had a gin cocktail which was refreshing. Alas my heart is still with the classic red vermouth. Tiny and cosy space but Story is totally worth seeking out!

This place didn't wow me at all. The moment we tasted salmon sashimi and it was sweet, you know it…read morewas not right. The internet service at this restaurant is horrible. We had to try tapping so many times. And the waitress thought the payment didn't go through because of their slow internet service that she asked us to tap again. Luckily we got a payment notification from our credit card.

10/31 How was…read moreHalloween in Barcelona? It is the night where everything is seemingly youthful, everyone in costume, and the surroundings mysterious. Nestled in an unassuming network of cobble stone lined alley ways are hidden gems worth discovering. We came looking for tapas, paella, sangria; and we found just that. Location: Plaza de España is within a 5 min walk, blocks away from shopping, and 30 minutes from the airport by way of shuttle. Used Google Maps with several sharp turns to find this local favorite. Service: the owner employs his pet Pomeranian, that follows the wait staff unconditionally. This is a no frills restaurant; grab a seat anywhere you like, and order off the menu. What we ate: Table service - pitted olives; briny and herbaceous. So delicious as an appetizer. Crisp Potatoes - served with aioli and red pepper sauce; so simple yet so comforting. Fried Calamari - can't go wrong with crispy calamari. Pork & Mushroom Paella - I know we're used to seeing seafood, but pork and mushroom with crispy rice is different, bold, and worth each bite. Sangria Blanco - I won't lie, it was heaven with the first sip, and it left me wanting more. Unlike its red cousin; white sangria is lighter and more fruit forward. So refreshing! After 18 hours of transiting; this was a delectable experience.

An eclectic lunch stop for the adventurous. Beer and house sangria were paired with our amazing…read morefresh salad and authentically tasty seafood paella. We were treated like locals with a warm welcome. Tables outside on the patio as well as cozy indoor seating. The house made lemon cello was a finishing treat.

Hidden gem! Must try as this is where the magic and beauty of gin tonic is created. All drinks are…read moreperfectly balanced and well tailored

Lovely place to have local beer and other drinks. They specialize in infused gin that is flavored…read morein house. They have so many crazy flavors to choose from, it's fun to try a wide variety. They have a nice selection of local beers to Barcelona. Enjoyed the cozy atmosphere of this place and the ruby colored lightning. Ordered some tapas olives and they were perfect to nibble on with the flavored gin and beer. This place was a cash only, so be aware of that. A great place for a friendly and unique late night drink.

Back again during my March 2026 Barcelona trip. Came by on a Monday around 7:30 pm. Place wasn't…read morebusy and the music downstairs hadn't started. I ordered their Imperial IPA, Almogavers (10.90 euros). Beer was good. Service was friendly and efficient like my past visits.

Small joint. Tapas, coffee, booze. Interesting…read moredecor.,service a bit indifferent. Crowded. Cheap. ............

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.

Good food, great drinks and service. Great meeting spot not too crowded! Our entire party of 6 old…read morefriends was happy. Not rushed!

Had a fantastic brunch on a Monday morning here. The staff were amazing, attentive, and friendly…read more The chorizo hash had wonderful flavors that really brought out the different ingredients. And my partner's Turkish eggs were absolutely delicious as well! A Bellini and a cappuccino that were properly served and delicious as well!

From the moment we came into the restaurant you felt welcomed and appreciated. The variety and…read morechoices were exceptional. The presentation and taste of the food was in itself a culinary adventure. Loved this restaurant! Definately be back tomorrow!

Ohhh myyyy, talk about a hidden gem with exclusive flavors. Really an adorable hole in the wall…read morewith colorful barstools, medieval stone walls, friendly service, and tastes you can Only Get Here. Excellent hummus platter got our mouths watering, but the house-invented Sorda rocked our tastebuds. A mushroom, olive, queso combo with a light flatbread topper, the restaurant described its creation as a crunchy calzone. Much thinner than American-style calzone, and absolutely delightful. Pair up with red wine, and you cannot go wrong with this one-of-a-kind dish we will dream of for the rest of our days.

A very small (one might even say tiny) bar that we were told was carved out of old Roman ruins…read more The service was good as one would expect where there can only be about 10 customers. We had a delicious cheese plate and also me tea which was lovely. Kind of cool for the ambiance alone.

Excellent food at a very reasonable price in a beautiful location. I highly recommend this…read morerestaurant.

Someone we met in Barcelona told us we had to eat here before we left and we went back to see her…read morethe next day to thank her for the amazing referral. It was somewhere we would have never found. Like all great finds it's a small place on a nondescript little street. But inside it was a different world. Great ambiance in this little restaurant. Exactly what you want in a small tapas restaurant. The food was amazing, the service just as much. From the cool door man to Arturo our waiter: all couldn't be better. The beauty of tapas is being able to taste so many little plates and this place didn't disappoint. We had ribs, ahi tuna, oregano cod fritter even the sangria was great. This is a genuine tapas bar you need to visit while in Barcelona.

The food was so good, the service was spectacular, and it is such a cute little place! The first…read morething that popped into my mind when I ate that first bite is, " wow, such great food."

Food & service 5 stars My husband & I ate lunch there…read moreafter our visit to Museo Picasso - literally out the door of the museum. -delicious vegetarian plate - avocado , toast , potato's etc. -he ordered short stack of pancakes - big portion enough for lunch. Fun to choose your own syrup -white sangria outstanding