Wow this was a find on a walk around town. The food was so good and great service! We ate inside…read moreand it felt intimate even thought busy Barcelona was just outside. The fish and vegetables were really good. After dinner the server gave us a liquor of sorts made from what I believe is the left over wine grapes. (I may have the story wrong) it was fun and memorable.

We came to Encercle as a recommendation from our hotel concierge for a solid tapas place. We came…read morein around 8pm and found the place quiet and inviting. Ordered quite a few tapas dishes; everything was unique and delicious, but the fried artichokes were really good and not like anything I've had before! They make their sangria with red wine or cava; we chose the red wine option, and I can't stop thinking about how refreshing this was to drink. Though they offered paella, we came in strictly for the tapas, so we didn't order a paella dish. The waitstaff were very attentive, and at one point after a rowdy group came in, they apologized for the noise, which we didn't take offense to at all. I'd recommend Encercle for anybody looking for a good tapas restaurant in the Eixample area!

Great place for a Mediterranean dish! We ordered the prosciutto, artichoke mozzarella and olive…read morepizza which was gluten free and pretty good! Our young server was very friendly and spoke English well. We were served pistachio liquor at the end which tasted like real pistachios in every sip.

We stopped here for something to eat on our way to Sagrada Família. A cozy, cute place with…read morefriendly helpful servers. We enjoyed our margherita pizza. We got water to drink - perfect to cool down in this heat wave!

Food: Both the chicken in the pita and shawarma in the durum were very tender and juicy! The pita…read moreitself was good, but not as fluffy as other pitas I've had. The durum was also pretty good although I would have to say that the chicken pita was my favorite - The chicken was simply delicious and with so much flavor! Service: Very attentive and polite staff. Ambiance: It's a smaller place so you may have to wait outside as there's a handful of tables inside. There's no outside seating. Very casual spot but if you don't want to wait you can make a reservation.

Late night kebabs were nothing else was open. Owners were very nice and the food was banging…read more Quality is the name of the game here.

A delightful family-run neighbourhood restaurant, mixing Spanish with Italian influences. It is…read moremore upmarket than many, but the standard of cooking is high, and service friendly and efficient. On our visit, it was packed with families and a large group out for a celebratory meal. Our meal of selected tapas to start, and four mains (confit bacalao, filet steak, mushroom ravioli, and shrimp) with wine and water came to €117 for four.

For the last two weeks my wife and I have been eating out in Barcelona, Madrid, and Córdoba on the…read morerecommendations of friends living there and recent travelers; last night we had the best meal in all that time at Ferrum. We enjoyed every bite of smoked salmon with avocado and wasabi, mushroom ravioli, stuffed squid, and beef albóndigas. The crisp shoots on the squid and foie gras on the beef were particularly memorable touches. In response to our obvious confusion about wine, our server gave us tastes of three excellent possibilities. My only regret is not having room for dessert. The decor is stylish and the mood romantic. Especially considering the reasonableness of their prices, Ferrum is not to be missed.

Wanted to hit a seafood place locals go to and sit outside to sip sangria on a Friday evening…read more Bullseye. The fried squid was salty, crunchy and had the hint of fish freshness straight from the water. Poor waiter was the host, maitre d and only waiter working the whole joint. Good place if youre visiting the city and wanna do as the locals do.

Was in town for a business trip and wanted a laid back dinner with some coworkers…read more This spot has good outdoor seating and prices seem reasonable. Service was very attentive and friendly. we ordered some ceviche and a black paella. The cevice was really good. Paella was tasty, but it was a tad bit oversalted, which killed it for me. Hoping that was a one-off issue, but hard to judge based on 1 experience. I would recommend this place for a nice dinner and outdoor space if you are in this area of barcelona.

Paisano Bistro was our perfect lunch spot just around the corner from Sagrada Família, which we did…read morein the morning. When in Europe eat some Italian food, as you are close enough that someone is doing it right. It also breaks up the Spanish tapas for a minute. I made reservations via email in advance prior to my trip. They responded quickly and seamed happy to take them, as they do book up. It was totally worth it, as the Raviolo with mushroom, truffle, Parmesan, cream, and sausage was one of the best things we ate on our entire trip. Don't miss out on it. Papas Bravas - nicely served with two dipping sauces, one a little spicy, and the other a garlic sauce. Meatballs with Mozzarella and Tomato Sauce. This was served almost as a soup, with bread to dip in the sauce, or in our case we balanced the meatballs, cheese, and sauce on it. Cacio e Pepe - nice and cheesy served with fresh pappardelle. I liked the thicker noodles to soak up the tasty sauce. I noticed the table fighting over sharing this one, which is always a good sign. Carbonara - definitely made correctly here with egg yolk, if you are fan of classic carbonara, you'll like theirs. Served with thick fresh spaghetti noodles. Raviolo with Mushroom, Truffle, Parmesan, cream, and sausage. You can put this dish right next to anything you will eat in Spain (including those having Michelin stars) and it will hold its own. It's that good. Please do not miss this dish. If I'm ever back in Barcelona, I will return for this dish and to try other things on the menu.

Outstanding food and marvelous sweet people, who found a way, without a reservation, to get us a…read moretable on a crowded Friday night. The restaurant is very small, close to the Sagrada Familia. My wife and I shared a Salad, an appetizer, and a Lasagna. We enjoyed it all!

While on a visit to Barcelona found this tucked away gem from another Yelp reviewer. Decided to…read moregive it a shot. Most places here in Barcelona prefer reservations but as we walked around town we couldn't pick a time. We settled upon an early arrival and lucky for us they had a table inside. Not very many patrons at 6:30 PM so we were immediately seated, table for two. Of course a Sangria for me and a beer for my travel buddy! Cheers. The beer had a lemon citrusy flavor and my Sangria was flavorful, both were very good. We ordered Hummus and Calamari, excellent choices, plenty to share and both were delicious. Highly recommend giving this restaurant a try. Remember service is slower than in the U.S. and our waitperson was the only one handling both inside and outside (only 3 or 4 tables outside).

Highly Recommend Everyone give this amazing restaurant/tavern a try!! You'll find a new favorite…read moreplace in town!! My first day in Barcelona and I googled great place to eat and stumbled on this absolute gem! Service was great! They speak English BTW The staff were friendly and very helpful! The food was some of the most amazing, fresh, delicious bites I've had. I ordered from the Tapas menu so I could get a taste of more flavors. The portions were much bigger than I imagined tapas being. These were my first! They created a great desire for more! It was hard deciding what to try. They had duck risotto on the daily special menu and I wanted it, but it was a full meal and I would only get to taste that. I will definitely be going back during my two week stay here in Barcelona! Hopefully I will get to try the duck risotto! Highly recommend!!

Ruben and his staff did such an amazing job catering for my best friends wedding. The food was…read morephenomenal , the staff was attentive, and Ruben was on top of everything. The seared scallops were the best I've ever had and the Iberian pork was so tender and perfect. Will definitely be visiting his restaurant in the future.

Cozy tapas place near the Gothic Quarter which had flavorful dishes and a more intimate atmosphere…read more There's only a few tables inside, and we were able to be seated quickly for our dinner reservation. The baby scallops were some of the best I've had in Barcelona and the crunchy textures, delicate truffle flavor, and sweet scallops paired well together. We also really enjoyed the Iberico pork cheek dishes which were salty and comforting with rich sauces and well-prepared vegetables on the side. I would skip out on the sardine toast and croquettes which were nothing special, and the duck paella was slightly watery. I would love to come back again and try their seafood paella instead though! Lovely tapas restaurant and would recommend for a cozy night out in Barca!

This place is two thing in one: an open-air rooftop terrace with a gorgeous view and a bar with…read moretapas food and a small kind-of-indoor (one wall can be opened) space that houses a high-end white-cloth restaurant. The first is an excellent place to try some cocktails and tapas in an upscale environment, the other is fit for very important dinners (the prix-fixe options with wine pairing would be a natural choice) . For the entertainment provided for both the eyes and palate the pricing is better than adequate: budget $15-20 for that cocktail and $120 per person for the tasting "Robusto" set with wine. Highly recommended, one of the highlights of our visit to Barcelona. Reservations for the restaurant (not the bar!) are essential. If you do not have one, come at the opening time (something like 2PM, the bar opens earlier at 11AM).

The view is why you come here to eat. It's located on the roof top of the hotel. They are known for…read moretheir gin & tonics & it's pretty pricey around €15. We didn't make reservations so we were unable to eat inside the restaurant which worked out for us because we sat outside with the views. When you sit outside, only tapas and bar food type is available. They even have a DJ playing music. Nice relaxing atmosphere.

We were looking for a good place for breakfast/brunch while visiting the Sagrada Familia. What a…read moresurprise when we walked into this place and found they had a great breakfast menu. The Egg on Toast options they have are amazing. The owner waited on us and provided a great experience and also invited us to another restaurant he owns for dinner. Highly recommend this place if you want a great traditional breakfast with eggs and also to experiment with the many options they have for great egg, bread, meat combinations. Of course order some sparkling wine to sip on while you enjoy your food and the atmosphere. Great place to take your friends.

Came here for a meal and I was pleasantly surprised…read more I ended up eating outside since it was nice weather Inside has a wonder large wood table that is pleasing to look at and if I was eating side - I would probably gravitate to that table . Place was busy for the waitress I had the mussels and the cod fritters and both were excellent! Would come back here again