Oh my goodness this is so good. If I ever go to Barcelona again I would come here…read more Must get: Steak with foie gras on bread 8/10: sooo decadent and luxurious. It's abt 8 euros a piece. Very flavorful and fast experience. Oxtail and mashed potatoes 10/10: the oxtail meet is so tender and flavorful. The mashed potatoes pair so well with the oxtail. Mushroom, steak, and egg yolk 9/10: soo flavorful and balance of veggies and protein. Amazing textures and flavors. Sparkling sangria: 8/10 I don't normally live the taste of alcohol but this was great. Not tooooo strong and if tastes pretty good if you mix it with the orange juice. Fresh orange juice: 10/10 so tangy and delicious. I can't recommend it enough. Patatas bravas: 9/10 solid no complaints! Dessert Tapas: - bread dessert (Tarija): 11/10 amazing dessert that is creamy, cameralized, and has a mochi like texture. This fried chewy dessert is not too sweet and such an affordable price. - coconut pudding 9/10 solid and refreshing if you like flan - bread, chocolate oil, salt 7/10: I live the complex flavors. The chocolate mousse was light and the bread to mousse ratio was perfect. It's a smaller dessert tho I wouldn't recommend it if ur sharing. Service: amazing! Staff I'm everywhere so it was very easy to order more food. Also we were sitting buy the area where they made dessert and they allowed me to record them making it!! Comfortable ambiance great for date night or casual meals!!!

This is the first restaurant I stopped at for some tapas during my trip to Barcelona and it spoiled…read moreme. I ordered a few things so let me talk about each one. Ham & Chicken Croquette: This was too good for how small it was. Just a nice potato croquette filled with some great quality ham and chicken. It was akin to a cordon bleu. White Asparagus with Baby Beans and Ham: This one floored me. Tender white asparagus in a vinegar based sauce with some tender ham and beans. I could have had two orders of this. Pulpo (Octopus) with Pork Belly: Not the best Pulpo of the trip but it sure set the standard. The octopus was unbelievably tender and you can just taste how fresh it is. The pork belly slice almost felt like an odd choice here to be honest. I didn't really know how to eat it with the pulpo since it overpowered it. The pork belly itself wasn't very impressive either so I kinda brushed it off at the end. It was a bit dry at some parts and just kept throwing me off. Gambas roja a la plancha: Prawns are EVERYWHERE here and they know how to cook them. These were tasty but not the freshest or most flavorful I had this trip either. Always eat the shell! Scallops a la plancha in a leek-apple based sauce with bits of crisped ham: This dish on its own makes this place a 5. The sauce is DIVINE. It's a little sweet and creamy to contrast the savory, perfectly cooked scallops swimming in it. The crunchy bits of ham give you a nice texture surprise with some much needed salt to balance it all out. These scallops practically melted in my mouth with each bite. This is a must try. Beef filet and foie gras montadito: Basically steak and foie gras on a toasty slice of bread. Honestly? This was the weakest dish here. The steak itself was just okay and I didn't really like the foie gras. It was like a very gamey butter. I'm sure it has its applications but it just felt like too much going on here. I'd pass on it. Chocolate in 3 textures: So for dessert I wanted chocolate so I went for the choco bomb. It was okay. I guess the three textures were the ganache, mousse, and wafers? It just reminded me of an elevated chocolate wafer bar like one from Loaker. I'd also pass on this dessert. My server was lovely and the atmosphere here is vibrant. Though there were few misses I would absolutely eat here again and get the things I loved but switch up the rest. That's part of the fun in tapas anyway.

What a gem! Yes, it's a bit touristy -- but in the fun, festive, "you're on vacation and loving…read morelife" kind of way. Taverna El Glop wraps you up in its warm, lively atmosphere the second you walk in. We were a group of four, and from start to finish, we had an awesome time. The open kitchen is a great touch -- you can watch the chef in action, which adds to the energy and makes the whole experience feel more connected and authentic. We shared a bunch of dishes, and everything was on point. The paella was rich and delicious -- exactly what we came for. The patatas bravas were crispy, creamy, and gone in seconds, and the shishito peppers were the perfect salty, snacky starter. Of course, we had to get a pitcher of sangria (okay, maybe two), which was fruity, refreshing, and just strong enough to keep things festive. The space itself has this great, rustic charm -- complete with checkered tablecloths and even an old cigarette machine near the bar (haven't seen one of those since I was a kid -- aren't those banned in the U.S. now?). I don't smoke -- smoking sucks -- but it added a bit of unexpected nostalgia and character. Service was excellent. I always make a point to be friendly, ask people their names, and introduce myself -- and that's usually met with warmth. It definitely was here. The staff were quick, kind, and seemed to enjoy the place as much as we did. Personally, I loved it. It's the kind of place you remember -- not because it's fancy or trendy, but because it's fun, flavorful, and full of heart. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

The best paella we had in Barcelona!! Highly recommended…read morethat you try this place. Their paella has a lot of seafood, the taste is flavorful, and the portion is generous. The service is also great. The manager (Aptiom) even allowed us to dine in even without reservation. When we saw the wait list...it is long! MUST TRY THIS AWESOME PLACE! For food quality, service, and ambience i will rate this experience with 4.8.

Check all the above. Service…read more Sat outside and ordered amazing tapas: anchovies and olives (get this!), tempura artichokes (very good), chorizo with cider (wow), octopus with potato (octopus great- potato made it heavy- ended up eating the potato with the chorizo), cod with potato and pepper (amazing). Super nice folks- all locals here (good sign ). Ask for ricardo (amazing!) He even gave us comp after dinner drinks. Highly recommend!

I love Barcelona so much. I don't want to leave! Been gallivanting this beautiful city and asking…read moresuggestions from locals for places to try. They said Tossa has the best paella and it's also close to where I'm staying. I can officially say eating paella in Spain is officially off of my bucket list. It was EVERYTHING. I waited specifically for Friday to eat it, since it's Lent and Catholics don't eat meat on Fridays. ⁣ ⁣⁣ * Seafood paella⁣ * Grilled octopus with potato ⁣⁣ * Squid with garlic and pesto⁣ * red sangria⁣

Very fun hipster vibe and decor. Sitting at the bar is quite narrow so be prepared for people…read morebumping into you. The staff was very attentive, friendly, and spoke English well. The fried chicken is amazing and so is the matcha cheesecake!! The salad with raw asparagus was surprisingly good! Honestly everything was really good and we are so happy we ate here!

We stood in like right before opening and were able to get a seat for two! The tapas were so good…read moreand had great flavor. Must get the sangria!! Great experience.

I loved this place. It was a special place to take close friends visiting from out of town, Pilar…read moreis the best and the food was always fresh and delicious. The environment was warm and welcoming - having lived so far from home, I knew I could go to the Gata Mala and feel at home.

My wife and I absolutely loved Gata Mala. The food and…read moreatmosphere were incredible. Every single plate that came out was magic. We loved it so much so that we decided to eat there three nights in a row. Pilar was so friendly and accommodating. I was very sad to see that it closed. I hope Pilar opens up something in the future.

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.

Stopped here one morning for coffee. Very nice selection of pastries. They have tapas later in the…read moreday and the menu seemed to be good. Coffee was excellent!

Absolutely incredible food and service....an extraordinary fine just walking down the street for…read morebreakfast!!!

After a long day of traveling around Barcelona four of us were famished and needed a place to rest…read more We grabbed a table in the back and quickly ordered a pitcher of sangria and were treated some delicious bread. Our service was great, friendly, and helpful to a bunch of Americans that didn't speak the language. After so many pitchers and amazing food later, we were treated to their tiramisu by a local that had to think we needed it and boy was he right! We grabbed four spoons and were amazing how good it was. I highly recommend this spot and the tiramisu!

At least on Yelp, my review is the first one for La Yaya Amelia in about 3 years. TripAdvisor has…read moreonly one since July 2020. Somewhere in the middle is a 1-2 year period where parts of Spain's community was shut down because of COVID or restricted in one way or the other. We were in Spain during May-June of this year and witnessed various businesses that were no more or maybe still hanging on my a thread. Our recent experience at La Yaya Amelia seemed to suggest the latter. La Yaya Amelia was recommended by our Hotel (1882) and was an easy couple block walk. We made a reservation, but as it turned out we were the only customers during our time there. This seems more like a locals place and it's corner neighborhood location would be hard to attract tourists, unless it were some hot foodie destination. On a side note, the owner's cute little dog charmed my wife, the shelter volunteer. At the beginning, the dog was wandering around and Gayle wasn't sure if he/she had a person. I looked up and told her that we can't the dog back with us to the USA. Her answer (and this wasn't her first dog siting in Spain) was that she'd already done the research and she agreed that it would be almost impossible to do so. But she still stayed on the case until she confirmed that it was indeed the owner's dog. La Yaya Amelia may not be the Catalan version of the French Laundry, but it was a damn fine place to eat. We both ordered off the "specials" list, me choosing steak and Gayle opting for fish. Add wine, bread, homemade dessert, and expresso, we left full and happy. Our service was great, yet the guy running the place seemed a little worn out and sad, as we were the business so far in the evening. So, if anyone is reading this review right now and you're thinking of Lunch or Dinner in the Sagrada Familia area, what are you waiting for?

On our last day in Barcelona we walked through the Gracia district.. it was a Sunday so most of the…read moreshops were closed, but the restaurants were open. This turned out to be a great local tapas establishment. Truly authentic, great wine and scrumptious tapas. We came in at 2:30 in the afternoon, the right time for lunch. We drank fantastic Cava and Albariño For tapas, we ordered the rabbit ribs, pork ribs with honey, and the black sausage. Every dish was delicious, and you can taste the local sourcing of the fresh food. Once again, we had the focaccia with tomato which is are now go to appetizer/tapa. So fresh and so delicious. Nothing beats the local food!!

We had some really amazing food. I loved everything that was served to us. Definitely recommend…read morethis place to anyone who visits Barcelona. My favorite was definitely the noodles with sea urchin. Everything else was definitely also spectacular.

Food was delicious! Great for sample plates (aka tapas) and trying variety! Service was on par and…read morereadily available if I had any questions. Loud because it's near a Main Street but great for pictures nonetheless

Amazing food. One of the most delicious restaurants my family ate at while in Barcelona. It was…read morevery convenient in terms of proximity to our hotel. All the wait staff we encountered spoke English, which made ordering easier. They have both Spanish and English menus. This restaurant was packed with tourists but we still managed to get seating right away. Very good tapas. The food was the highlight of the evening but the service was excellent as well. Comparable prices to restaurants with similar ambiance in the U.S.