This was very good clean food. There was no wait and we got seated immediately. The ambiance gave me old school mobster vibes. Very classy old school vibes. The food was all very healthy and fresh tasting compared to food in the states. The shrimp was plump and had a herb butter that you would want to dip everything in. The steak wasn't tender but it had Avery satisfying beefy flavor. The mussels were cooked just right to where it wasn't rubbery and was almost tender to the bite. All in all a very nice spot to grab a quick bite before you walk to la rambla. read more

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What a great find!!! We came from Mercat de sant Martin where we saw all the fresh food! We were immediately inspired and hit with the seafood craving but the one seafood restaurant we saw inside the market was full with a long waiting time; plus everyone were starting to close up their shop for the end of the day. But we were happy that this happened because it made us look for another seafood restaurant and this place popped up on my search! Great way to have our first meal in Barcelona! This place takes reservation, which I highly suggest you do. We stumbled in during You must order the gambas a La plancha and their pulpo Gallego! Although it was a very busy game day (Barcelona vs. real madrid), our server Francisco was awesome! He took his time to answer and explain some of the questions we had. We tried our best to read the Spanish menu, and he was was astute enough to ask what language we preferred; he then gave us a menu with other main languages written on it. Overall, amazing vibes with delicious food! read more

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Don't hesitate order the octopus I suggest the Galician dishes. Great neighborhood feel restaurant inside and out. Rhene the server is fantastic. read more

The servers were super nice. Some of the few that we encountered that were friendly. Most places did not allow us to split bills but we were able to. These are small plates, but enough to fill us up. Really tasty dishes. Just take a look at the pics and try for yourself if you are in the area. I would definitely go back. The snails were really tasty. Don't knock it till you try it. The chorizo i am not too crazy about because the cuts were a little thick. The tomato bread is good, but they have this in almost every restaurant. Razor clams are one of my faves. Really delicious. All in all, everything was delicious!!! read more

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Very impressed and I highly recommend! I am a foodie and a mad cook most days. I enjoy doing research on legitimate, authentic and worthwhile foods/dining experiences and rarely write reviews but this place is LEGIT. I am probably harder to please when it comes to eating out. So there are my credentials if you decide to take time to read. The seafood is what this place specializes in from what I could tell (which is not to say other items are poor, it's just that we had seafood both times)- so that's what makes this establishment worth your time and money. Manuel is a server of 20 yrs. He saw us trying to stumble around and make decisions with the menu and quickly suggested he just serve us what he thought we would enjoy. Spot on. Dishes served: tomato bread, scallops, small fried anchovies, jamon, chorizo with boiled ham, potatoes and greens, medallions of tender savory perfectly cooked beef with peppers, sauteed shrimp, salad mixta (no greens but rather tomatoes, tuna, olives and onions in a tangy vinegar olive oil dressing), octopus with potatoes, fresh oysters, small baby fried squid, razor clams and a beef tripe garbanzo dish which I don't know what to call in English. We were a group of 6 and we ate there on our first night and on our last night- both times we inhaled basically everything. What makes this a standout place is the friendly, family style customer service as well as the truly fresh seafood- the flavors, subtle textures you can only get with the freshest seafood and hint of the sea in every bite and minimal seasonings- really evoke feelings of euphoria and joy when eating these dishes!! The octopus had the texture of the most tender chicken breast- not flavor, but texture. It was that tender- and I used to think a slightly rubbery chewy charred piece of octopus in California was adequate. The food, service is rustic in a warm fun-loving way. They brought out two jugs of wine at our last dinner- it's not olive oil and balsamic in the pic w jugs. If you are staying in Barcelona and want an exemplary, comfortable, extremely delicious and authentic seafood experience, visit this place. Oh and in case you were curious- for a party of 6 and with all those dishes plus beer, wine- the bill was about 150-160 euros each time. I know that if we ordered that much seafood and drink in California, the bill would easily be at least $250-at least. read more

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We stumbled across PAG by accident. It was right around the corner from our hotel. We were treated very well from the staff. Our server, Manuel, noticed my Father-in-law was in a bad mood and warmed up to him right away. We are very familiar with tapas, but Manuel offered to take care of us and started bringing us out plates of different dishes on a regular basis until we were full. We ordered some and the others Manuel just brought. We were very happy with our dishes and the service we received. Highlights were the pulpo (most tender we have ever had), scallops, chorizo, steak, and roast pork with potatoes. The tomato bread was made with fruity fresh olive oil. Everything was very fresh. On our first night in Barcelona we were steered to a total tourist trap and while some dishes were good, others were terrible, the paella was not even close to what it should be. This place was the total opposite and we never felt like they were trying take advantage of us. We left town for a week. Manuel greeted us warmly and again took great care of us. We talked about travel and he shared photos of his trips and his family with us. Not sure when we will get back to Barcelona, but when we do, we will definitely be back. read more

To be perfectly honest, we only came here because Tickets rejected us and we were too late for Bodega 1900. Figured, it was a 4 star rating place so we would have dinner there. The server is extremely nice, he didn't speak much English but definitely worked with us and gave us an English menu. Decided to order the gambas (shrimp), octopus, and razor clams. The octopus was overcooked, which had a mushy texture. The shrimp was decent, but definitely didn't stand out compared to other local tapa bars. This was my first experience with razor clams and I do have to say it's not too bad. I've heard it's a Barcelona staple, so if you end up here, do order it. It's definitely a locals place with local palate, there are definitely better places around town. read more

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Definitely felt we were hustled after eating here. My girlfriend and I came in and was greeted by our waiter. He was pretending that he did not know how to speak English so it made it pretty confusing ordering our first round of tapas. We essentially had to point at what we wanted which was no big deal. He came back and had a bottle of seltzer water for us when we didn't even ask for it. We tried to give it back but he couldn't understand us, so we were stuck with it. We didn't want to let that ruin our meal so we wanted to order some wine. He kept recommending the really expensive bottled wines when we only want their cheaper house red. This is when I noticed that his English has improved and that he understood a lot more than he led off. After some back and forth we were able to order half a liter of their house red but at that point I was pretty much done with this place. It also didn't help that we found a tiny worm crawling in one of the oysters. This is by far the worst place we ate at during our 3 days in Barcelona! read more

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Similar to some of the other reviews, they will try to cheat you if you don't speak Spanish! The food was decent but a couple of shady points: 1. When we order beer, they gave us the larger size without asking which we prefer. I'd only realize that there was a smaller size then the table of Spanish speakers beside us ordered beers. 2. When the check came, there were clearly a couple of dishes that they double charged us for. When we brought it up to the waiter he said he didn't know. The food was decent enough but definitely not worth the trouble. read more

Pulpería A Gudiña - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

Extremely satisfied! Salpicón de pulpo was delicious and the Pulpo Gallego as well. I have a thing for soups and I tried el Caldo Gallego...delicioso. A must if you find yourself in Barcelona. read more

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We were wary coming into the location due to the reviews about scamming foreigners. For the most part, we did not have this experience. I think the general vibe of this place is a lot more casual and laidback with a no-nonsense attitude. This is clearly not targeted to tourists as the interior and exterior of the restaurant is very lowkey. They do have a variety of menus in different languages to accomodate non-Spanish speakers. This was one of our last meals in Barcelona and for the most part, the food was OK. We got the calamari, which was probably the favorite - a large portion size, very crispy, and delicious. We ordered a plate of jamon, which was quite underwhelming. It seemed as though it was not a fresh portion because the slices were roughly cut, thicker, and dryer than what we were accustomed to at other locations. The galician beef and the octopus with potatos were both OK. The only challenge we had was when it came to check out. We attempted to pay with the remainder of our euros and put the rest on the credit card. The clerk with the card scanner was having a little difficulty calculating the remaining amount owed on card, but we didn't necessarily attribute the miscalculation to "taking advantage" of foreigners. In summary, reasonable food with average service and reasonable prices, but nothing to phone home about. read more

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This place has great food at reasonable prices. We also had a great time chatting with Rene. He was very nice and he speaks different languages (spanish and english). I would try this place if you are in Barcelona. Get the pulpo, the peppers, gambas and their razor clams. Yum!! read more

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Firstly this a place best for non-Spanards that don't want to wait at a tapas bar or a Galician restaurant. Secondly the prices are a couple euros more than at a tapas bar or a more local place. However the reviews that they are trying to rip off tourists or scamming people are just stupid. Most likely they didn't like your attitude because they are very accommodating to English and speakers of other languages even having a menu in many languages that is exactly the same as the Catalan menu. The menu is mostly Galician which is why we went there for the pulpo galicia which is one of my favorite dishes in Spain. We had actually tried to go to La Bodega D'en Rafel which has even better pulpo but it was so crowded and there was a wait and it was our first night in Barcelona and we were tired so we ended up at Pulperia A Gudina because there was no wait. We got- pulpo galicia (8.20), navajas a la plancha (7.40)-razor clams, gambas a la plancha (13.20) and jamon iberico (9.80). Those 4 together were a full meal for us and would be a good snack for 4. We also got two bottle of vichy with gas. The pulpo was just the way it was suppose to be and after not having it for a few months I was so happy. There were only 4 razor clams which surprised me but they were quite good. The shrimp were disappointing and the iberico was cut with too much fat on it. All in all, it's not a bad place and their openness to non catalan or spanish speakers makes this a good place for tourist who don't want to spend too much. read more

If you like exotic seafood this is the place to be! Tried percebes for the first time,along with small snails and large snails. Enjoyed every minute of it. We also got the tripe which was very mild in flavor and extra fatty. So good! The octopus and potatoes were also yummy but everything else stole the show. Oysters were sea salty briney goodness. Must try! read more

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On the first night of my work trip to Barcelona I ended up here, as Yelp recommended it as one of the best places to eat close to my hotel. It features tapas from the region of Galicia, although I have to say I honestly cannot tell the difference. But it's a nice tapas bar, with English speaking staff and a multi-lingual menu. The atmosphere is relaxed, and food arrives quickly. For a vegetarian, the choice is not overwhelming, but you can find a nice pick, including potatoes, eggs, salads and Galician cheese. If you do eat seafood and fish, the choice already becomes much larger. All-in-all, a good relaxed place for a quick but tasty meal. read more

Good tasty food served in a informal restaurant. Many dishes to choose from, food is served almost instantly. Don't go here for a romantic candle light dinner with you girlfriend, but if you want to grab some good local dishes this place is worth a try. read more

Local dishes,Tasty, very friendly staffs, cozy atmosphere. I really enjoyed foods here, oyster, octopus, beef. I would love to visit here next time again! read more

This place was located around the corner from where we stayed. This was our go to place for the late night cravings. We went here a few times. Had the Galician tendons. Reminded me of the menudo back in the US. We also had cockles, oysters, and razor clams. All were very flavorful and never disappointed us. Place is also quite affordable. read more

Their fried squid was actually octopus, soaking so much in oil that it should be below any restaurant standard. Their grilled shrimps was quite okay. The rest was average. Not a big culinary experience but we did get full from the tapas. read more

Pulpería A Gudiña - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

Bests Tapas place ever! This place is always packed so good luck finding a seat but it is worth it. I reccomend the mini clams, the mussles, octopus cocktail, fried fish, garlic shrimp and tomato bread. The carafes of wine are chilled and go down easy. Staff is nice but running around like chicken with head cut off. Love this place though. read more

Didn't get into Bodega1900 next door and we came here instead. Price was cheap enough. But the food taste sometimes too bland or too salty. I liked the scrambled eggs and potatoes though, simple enough. Bread was so dried and cold and hard that shouldn't be served to the table. Having said that, it's still worthwhile for the price. Perfect place for seafood on budget. read more

Pulpería A Gudiña - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

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What a wonderful little restaurant near Arenas DE Barcelona. The tapas was very fresh. I loved it all but especially the sweet and salty oysters, so fresh. The house specialty was also a five star, you must try the octopus it was very tender and creamy, it just melted in your mouth. The service was also outstanding. This restaurant is well worth a visit. read more

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Very happy with the service and food that we had at this restaurant. The server was very nice and tried to accommodate us as best he could. I had looked this restaurant up on Yelp and people had responded that they were very pleased so that was why we tried it. The food was excellent. We got there earlier than the usual dinner crowd so they had seated us in the "Tapas area" but when another group came in they asked if we would like to move to the dining area. If you go early just ask and they will be happy to accommodate you. An excellent dining experience. read more

So we gave this restaurant a try despite the negative reviews since it was walking distance from our hotel. We tried octopus at multiple places while in Barcelona and this is definitely the freshest. We went out of our way and got adventurous and had the pig ears, the tongue, and the usual octopus, anchovies, beef with peppers and they were all fresh and tasty. Don't be afraid to go out of your comfort, you will be amazed. We actually liked it so much, that we came back. Other places that we liked as well was Xaloc in gothic area great blood sausage, croquetas and meatballs. Octopus there was not my favorite, but that was just me my husband liked it. read more

We ordered a variety of tapas and wine. The flavor is average compared to the other tapa places we been too. The pro for this place is that the food came really quick. read more

First time in Barcelona. First night we tried a restaurant near our hotel and it was just ok. Glad I went to Yelp for the next night. After reading other reviews we gave this place a try. Everything was good. We tried steamed mussels, chorizo and potato, pork and turnip greens, and Galician octopus. It all had great flavor. read more

Top! If you are looking for taste, you shout try this restaurant, we went there because of many positive comments on yelp, and I can say: Very good food, Very fast service: fantastic!!! read more

Food is great. We had pulpo, Japon and some other tapas. Really enjoyed it. Waiter was really nice. The place is really good for lunch but the style doesn't fit too much for a dinner. Spacious though. read more

We stopped here for some late evening tapas and a drink. There was not much atmosphere to the place. The food was fine, mostly consisting of seafood options and of course iberian ham, etc. The food was as expected - nothing to go out of the way for. The dessert options were good. read more

Best meal we had in Barcelona! Covinient English menu with pictures, and friendly server who speaks English as well. The dish size are perfect for two ppl to share. Very nice location close to the beach and art museum. Great place for a light yet full lunch! read more

It's a very good Spanish restaurant. No reservation needed for a change. Great hot sea food and Spanish Ham dishes...

We found this place last year and made it a point to return as the food is delicious, the menu is also in English & has great variety, and the staff are very friendly. We were here around 7PM and walked right in & enjoyed a great meal. read more

Great food. great prices, great atmosphere! An authentic tapas restaurant full of locals. I'm glad we found this gem during our stay in Barcelona! read more

Very fresh and tasty tapas! Highly recommended. We took dinner here before visiting tje magic fountains approx 1km away. Great yelp tip. Mostly locals. We took steamed muscles, gallic soup, schrimps in garlic, fried small squids, 2 drinks and paid 36€. Would certainly return here. Relatively friendly staff, one of them spoke english very well. read more