My wife & I came here for dinner on our date night away from the kids as she was here last year…read more Oscar, who runs the place greeted us we walked into the courtyard and pointed us to any two-top. The courtyard is a beautiful setting, picturesque in every way. The service was impeccable and the food was fantastic! There was a freshness to each dish and though I wanted to try everything from the menu, I went with the daily specials, first starting with the artichoke dish with foie gras and a poached egg, which was very rich, and having the 24-hour Lamb for my main. I also shared the prawn & avocado salad with my wife which was exceptional! This is a great little restaurant in the Sa Tuna area and a "Can't miss" if you're in the area!

Absolute delight! Best meal of our trip. Try the artichoke-- it's unreal! Very celiac friendly,…read moretoo. Thank you for a wonderful time

The staff are the best. We negotiated a table for 2 without a reservation. Advise you to reserve…read more The restaurant was packed. We had a 3 hour lunch from a pris fixe menu which was more than sufficient. It's beautiful restaurant as well. The food is excellent but be selective, not all items will meet your expectations. It's worth the drive (ours 5 kilometers).

Truly exceptional. But this is not merely a restaurant--it is a mythological opera, enacted in the…read moreform of a tasting menu. The story begins not with a dish, but with a timeline you can eat, charting the ascent of three siblings from humble familial duty to culinary transcendence. You do not "dine" here. You witness a narrative of obsession, transformation, and fate--the kind that only arises when blood ties are mixed with butter, fire, and an unbearable drive for excellence. The youngest of the three, a pastry chef, emerges like a trickster figure from folklore, sweetening the end of the journey with a sense of mischief and melancholy. His takeover of the narrative is not declared; it is felt, as a shift in temperature, in tone, in destiny. The food--what can I say? Each course is like a quiet revelation, as if the universe momentarily aligned to allow perfection, then moved on, uncaring. There is no comfort here, only beauty that leaves you slightly devastated. The architecture of the space is austere but luminous, a kind of sacred geometry. The ceramics and silverware are ritualistic tools, not mere vessels. They suggest a world in which aesthetics are a moral responsibility--as if to serve food without beauty would be a sin against nature itself. To eat here is to be reminded that all creation is fleeting, that excellence is a burden, and that even in triumph, there is solitude.

For those not interested in the details, the quick summary of this place is: mediocre food and…read moreservice for a 3 starred Michelin restaurant, served one member of our party a piece of ceramic (choking hazard) and did not adequately remediate the issue, and gave 3 of 6 of our party members stomach problems after dinner. Save your money and a trip to Girona if you're going from Barcelona and go to Cocina Hermanos Torres, a restaurant that truly lives up to the 3 Michelin star reputation. Here is the detailed account of our experience at El Celler: I dined at this restaurant with a party of 6 on the 20th of May. One of the people in my party had the misfortune of finding shards of what appeared to be ceramic from one of the plates as she was eating. She found them while eating the food and had to spit them out and place the pieces on the side. She notified the waiter that picked up the plates about the pieces of ceramic, and unfortunately, only received a "sorry for that" as a reply, with no other gesture of apology provided by anyone else the rest of the night. Given their reputation as a 3 Michelin starred restaurant, not only is the presence of the ceramic pieces in the food appalling, but the nonchalant attitude towards the incident afterward was extremely disappointing. While we certainly did not expect the restaurant to compensate her meal, a small token or gesture in the form of a small discount, free beverage, replacement plate, anything, would have been greatly appreciated. This is far from what we expect from a Michelin establishment given our experience at a variety of other restaurants of similar caliber we have dined at, and cannot overstate how alarming it is that a choking hazard can make it past quality control and nothing is done to repair the situation even after politely bringing it to the staff's attention. The most impressive part of the night was the cheap taxi we took back to Barcelona. Okay, fine, the dessert part of the meal was fun and delicious, so maybe that was the most impressive, but followed closely by the taxi. Below are other details where El Celler completely missed: - Bread taken away from one of our party members without asking if they were done - No folding or replacement of napkins when someone left their seat - Being rushed at the end of dinner for seemingly no reason as there were other patrons eating that we could see and working through dessert courses we had already finished - Not asked to check in a coat, and instead given a random chair next to our table to throw our stuff on it - Uncomfortably warm temperature - Not everyone having their chair pulled out and pushed in - Seeing other people just standing around and not escorting our party to the bathroom or being helpful in other ways - Gave 3 of 6 members of our party stomach aches and loose bowels after dinner Admittedly, some of the above can sound nitpicky, however, this meal stands in a stark contrast to a meal we had the very next day at another 3 Michelin star restaurant, Cocina Hermanos Torres. Better in every way, they outclassed El Celler and provided food and service above and beyond what I've come to expect. Every single issue I had with El Celler was not present at Hermanos Torres, and did the opposite of what El Celler did to make our experience comfortable and exceptional. I am not sure El Celler is worthy of a single Michelin star, and definitely not three. And if it seems like I'm repeating the same point, this is still less repetitive than the number of times they told us one of their dishes contained a sauce made with the head of a langostino. You might also be wondering if I tried providing feedback to El Celler on this. I did, and not because they requested it via an email follow up like I have seen other restaurants do, rather, through the contact email on their website that same night. No response from them yet, which doesn't surprise me considering the apathy demonstrated throughout the ordeal.

This place was phenomenal, authentic and delicious…read more We ordered several tapas and two ''main courses' which we shared amongst four of us. Service was great as well. Seating was comfortable, so parties of probably up to 6 can make this place work.

Loved this local tapas bar away from the major tourist district. Food was delicious with tapas,…read moreservice was excellent, and vibe was authentic.

Excellent tomato salad! Would've liked to have had some pinchos, but they only serve them on the…read moreweekends and evenings. No big deal. Had way too much food, enjoyed the fantastic service, and relaxed on the patio. Lovely!

I'm almost, ALMOST, speechless, and write less. Moroccan front desk girl recommended…read more Tapas are self serve. SAVE tooth picks. 1= €1.65/tapas. I always order vermouth de barril in Spain, which IMHO is the best drink to have with tapas. Owner has wonderful laugh announcing new dishes as the arrive and coordinating new dishes with the kitchen via radio. Very friendly service. A little off the beaten track, but much less expensive than Barcelona.

It's been a decade since I came here for my first Tapas in BCN. This is where I realized there was…read morea lot of my peeps that works there and it's nice to feel at home, lol. This was recommended by friends awhile back, I remembered the modern ambiance, amazing Tapas, friendly service and the place was as busy then until now. For this big restaurant caliber, it's pretty crowded yet they do a good job with a fast turnaround. We did the early Dinner and by the time we got out there was already a long line for late Diners. The fact that even after a decade, it's rare that I go back to the same spot let alone they're still around after all these years. You already know that tells a lot and I feel bad for those who didn't have the same great experience, hope they give it another shot. See y'all soon! Salut, Vermouth!

Walking down the street on Rambla and a "Huge Line" has gathered outside Cerveseria Catalana…read more Something special must be happening here to have this big of a crowd waiting. My son had been here last year and thought, it was a solid. We put our name in, went to a nearby park bench to wait and watch people for 50 minutes. The servers outside are grumpy as to many people are crowding the sidewalk and impeding his service. Finally, our name was called, were seated at the bar, and watched a chef make the magic dishes. The menu is huge and I can't help but watch the delicious dishes flying by us. So little time and yet so many great choices, this won't be easy. We began with the beef tenderloin montadito foie gras. It was presented as a open face sandwich on a bagette. We split it as it had a huge piece of foie gras. The tenderloin was tough and the tapas tasted like indivdual components, not a blended or refined profile. The grilled razor clams were nicely cooked, slightly gritty and needed to be washed more thoroughly. The Spanish omelet wedge was spiritual, dish of the night award. The onion made the dish! The sliced fried artichoke was finely shaved, and again lacked a enjoyable flavor that I would order again. The chips with fried eggs and Jabugo ham was different, tasty and a concept I would not of thought about. Delicious! Casveseria Catalanahe was packed and stacked for a reason. A high vibe and energy even in the face of a revolt at the check in desk from hungry dinners. I came say without hesitation, we will give them a second try. The staff was friendly, engaging, warm and a good sense of humor, nothing but smiles. I can't wait for our next trip to Cerveseria Catalana and let them tell me what to order. Good luck and see you sooner than later.

Being a chef. I'm very critical. So here is a true review from someone that know what is talking…read moreabout So we are here at lunch Our server Hamza Is awesome. Menu in 3 languages Food 5 star. Service 5 star. Welcoming very good Not sure what else to say If you want a real experience. And a good taste of spain. This in the place to come to Sincerely. John barbier

Just outside a Spanish farmhouse were we are staying is the town of Figueres and the closest…read moredining option. Tonight we want a change from the hotel and elected to catch a cab into Figueres to dine at Sidreria Txots Figueres. We want a town restaurant and to explore the area. 15 minute taxi ride and we arrived in Figueres at Sidreria Txots for dinner. The place has EDM music and feels like a hip, young person spot. We got a window table to people watch and perused the menu. The Iberico ham croquetts were first with a perfect crunch, soft and savory inside. The mango, pickled onions, stracciatella cheese and lettuce salad had a lime dressing. The flavors were bold, crispy and sweet with mango. An enjoyable treat. Our next selection was the calamari a la planca that was perfectly grilled, drizzled with olive oil and lightly salted. It had a good taste, not overcooked and great charred marks. This was another good choice. Our final selection was the 1/2 grilled pulpo a la braso octopus. This was a huge helping for only one half of an octopus. It was good, just a large portion. The staff was very helpful with the English menu and answering questions. They directed us to where the town square was and the super market. Sidreria Txots Figueres was a decent stop but more of a younger, hipper spot than a quiet relaxing environment. The food was still good. It appears with the crowd dining there that Txots is here to stay.

We had an absolutely incredible meal here last night. We are traveling with a Curate restaurants…read morefrom Asheville North Carolina, a trip organized by Paladar y tomar. We were served in traditional tapas style , and as you can see from the photos, the fantastic things just kept coming. I did not post all pictures as it was too many items! The highlight of the meal included the Monkfish, the shrimp and the jamon. We were able to watch most of the preparation as Rafa makes the meal at the counter. Servics was absolutely fantastic- the food was served piping hot and the fish is the freshest you will find. The walk back to the hotel was quite nice along the ocean promenade. Don't forget to top your meal off with the port (spicy almond). We will be posting full trip details soon at www.gotravellife.com or follow us on Instagram @gotravellife.

So this place delivers fresh seafood grilled to perfection. There are no fancy sauces. There is no…read moreextravagant plating. It is just fantastic seafood. There is nice terrace seating in a crowded alley and the inside looked comfortably rustic. The service was great and I give credit to the one waitress that took care of the entire place. The menu was read to us, so basically I think it's what comes in off the boat in the morning. Here's the thing, we loved it but I think the prices are a bit steep. There were three of us and we rallied 138€ for tomato salad (which was divine, mouth watering ripe tomatoes seasoned perfectly with salt and olive oil). Also, baby squid that were grilled perfectly, not chewy, just perfect, the seasoning was simplistic but effective. We had razor clams that once again where cooked perfectly and really stood on their own with a bit of lemon. We had white tuna, which was great but not enough to feed a child. Finally, we had monkfish, it was glorious, almost the entire fish was served chopped up. Again, cooked perfectly and seasoned simplistically. The monkfish should have been good because it was almost a third of the bill at 44€. I give 4 stars because it was an experience to try but I don't think I would do it again due to cost.

This was our second choice for dinner and ended up being the best meal we've had so far in Spain…read more We ordered several appetizers, the roasted duck with pears, and the salmon in orange sauce. The duck by far was our favorite. Two people in our party have celiac disease and the waiter was very obliging, explaining the gluten free options. A lot of the main courses were naturally gluten free. Then, when we asked about the desserts and explained that one of us is both gluten and dairy free, he brought out one of the chefs to discuss our options and we ended up ordering their special and the chocolate truffles that had butter, but were good enough for our needs. Everything was amazing! They also gave us a crema catalana (Spanish creme brûlée) on the house for us to try and we loved it. Definitely recommend, especially for people with dietary restrictions.