Definitely recommend this hidden spot! Not too far away from the Sagrada Família, avoid the touristy restaurants and try this place! 3 delicious courses plus a drink is only 10.5 euros, which place can beat this lol. The sautéed spinach is my favorite. The pork sausage I ordered was bit raw inside, owner told me it's the way they cook, I felt a bit worried while eating it but my body was absolutely fine. Tell the owner make the sausage well done if you don't like raw pork like me. read more

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We loved everything about this place -- tasty tapas, mouth watering Padrón peppers, homemade sangria and an utterly charming owner. We went back the next night! read more

Santutxo - Peppers, pizzetta y sangria - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

This is the cutest place. I found via yelp as it was nearby our hostel, and my friends and I had an excellent late lunch. For less than 10 euros we got to choose an appetizer, entree, dessert, and also got wine and complimentary bread. The waitress was very sweet and explained the whole menu in English and made sure our choices accommodated with our tastes. The owner (I think) of the restaurant also came out and gave us an extra treat to say thank you for visiting his restaurant. I assume this is more of a hole in the wall that tourists don't usually go to, but I highly recommend it! Their menu also changes up every day so just go with whatever the waitress recommends! read more

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I've been in France and Spain for 20+ days. This has been my BEST and FAVORITE meal by far. I met up with a friend who wanted paella for her last meal in Spain (I know, typical tourists). She saw the reviews of this place and suggested we go...Even sans paella, she loved it, too! Friend doesn't speak much Spanish. Chef says no paella. Friend is disappointed. Chef, very kindly and charmingly, offers us to try 4 tapas (which he says is enough for two people). After a mix of picks and suggestions, we end up with these four: 1. Croquetas! potato, godly mush, etc. 2. Corn bread sandwich(?): cornbread, goat cheese, red pepper, corn bread WOW 3. Crepe: mushroom/cheese/jamón WOW AGAIN 4. Pizza: tomato, cheese, and chorizo Each of these four were DELICIOUS. My favorite were the croquetas (duh), but everything else was also so spectacularly made that I would have this meal 10x over. I would also like to note that the waiter was also the bartender, chef, and busboy...It was a ONE-MAN SHOW, which made it even that much better. By the end of our Tuesday meal, there were at least a dozen guests and he was doing great! Tipping isn't a tradition in Spain, but I loved him/the meal/the place so much that I did indeed leave a tip. Will definitely return. A big thumbs-up! read more

Santutxo - Cute patio in the back! No extra charge. - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

Probably my favorite in Barcelona. Not far from the hostel we were staying at, it looked shabby at first. However once you step to the back it becomes completely different. The owner/chef warmly greeted us and gave us a brief background of what he and the place was about. I knew we made the right choice when I smelled fresh prawns being cooked for the paella. The menu was small but everything seemed delicious. The chef even gave me and my friend a house wine that was simply amazing. The best part was that it had to be drunk out of a spout instead of the typical glass. Im definitely coming back. Words cant really explain it but thats what pictures are for read more

Santutxo - Paella! The chef let me in his kitchen to watch - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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decent food. good service. Tapas were decent but not great.

If you like seeing what local places to eat are like instead of the normal tourist places. I highly recommend this place as a go to place. Do not come around 12 in the afternoon because it will be dead. However, the owner/Chef (family run restaurant) who has the best customer service I have ever had. Because he loves tourist to always come by inform me and my cousin to come later reason for the real "authentic atmosphere of Barcelona" So we leave to come back an hour later to find a couple families there enjoying the food. We sat outside in the back to enjoy the weather. Little did we know it's mosquito season in Barcelona (October) so in 15 mins we ended up sitting inside. Later to be ordering certain dishes for each course of the meal. (appetizer, main course, dessert, Including drink) all for almost 10 euro. I ordered the egg and rice for appetizer it was kind of a disappointment. But the main dish was what made the food worth it; it was a roasted chicken with potatoes and tomatoes and was so rich tasting it made me want to come back the next day. Unfortunately, I didn't have enough time to try dessert because I had a ticket to go to the sagrada familia at the time. But overall the chef/owner made it all worth the stay. His humorous ways to relate to tourist and his mannerisms to always keep you happy was the best part. *if you are staying at Sant Jordi close to the church. Definitely go here to enjoy a good time. read more

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Loooove the set menu! Everything is delicious! Sangria is a must!!! Definitely the tastiest Sangria I've ever tried. Made me crave for more. Hahaha ... read more

Very good value for the price, the food is not the best in the world but still good very effective. The dessert was excellent, so was the service. If you want something simple or are on a budget, this is a very good place to go. read more

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The tortilla with goat cheese and grilled pepper served as a hamburger of some sorts is heaven! read more

Santutxo - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

Being silly American tourists, we came here for lunch at 12:30 pm. It was like walking into a ghost town. We were soon greeted by the chef/ possible owner, who was the only one there. He was very welcoming and kindly let us know that we should come back a little later for the best experience. We came back at 1:30. The meal consisted of an appetizer, main course, desert and free drinks (water, soda and beer!). It was a set menu with a few options for each. I ordered a rice dish and the cod. The appetizer was a little disappointing and was rice, a fried egg and some plain tomato sauce on the side. However, the fried cod and the amazing chef definitely made up for it. Will definitely make a point to make it back here if I'm ever in the area. It'll seem like a hole in the wall from the outside, but you should give it a chance, especially if you're staying close to the Sant Jordi Sagrada Familía hostel. read more

Small preset menu for lunch: included an apetizer, entre and drink for under 10€. And the quality you get for 10€ is a steal. You could easily pay 10€ for the entre alone at other restaurants especially if you're in a tourist area. Staff is over the top welcoming. Cozy relaxing ambiance. Its authentic, delicious food at a price locals would pay.Food was excellent. Tapas in the evening times. read more

Santutxo - Beautiful back patio. A must see! - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

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This was again one of the points where I was contemplating whether I should give three or four stars, and it was not an easy decision. I can't complain about the price, the friendliness of the staff and the atmosphere of the little patio behind the building. These were definitely worth the visit. The food itself is also fair. I had a menu of a gazpacho, chicken filled with ham and machego cheese with baked potatoes and chose fruit for a dessert - so I got one big orange. It does match the definition but is not exactly what I imagined. I probably have expectation management issues after reading so many positive reviews, but I would not consider this one a must - neither am I disappointed that I ate here once, though. read more

I never realized there could be so much heaven in one plate! Everything about our experience was fantastic-- a must have if you're in Barcelona. From the warm atmosphere to the outstanding service to the delicious food, we loved it all. We ordered the patatas bravas, the cornbread with goat cheese and tomato jam, and the vegetarian burger and a torrada and everything was delicious. read more

I found this place here at Yelp and I have to say that it is exactly as described. Very nice atmosphere, cosy and private and the host is so kind! He is very passionate about that restaurant, that's for sure. We've been there a little too early, around 11:30 so the menu wasn't ready, but we were offered mushroom carpaccio which was very good. It is located quite far from the touristic areas but it's worth it to take a short walk off the track. read more

The owner was so sweet and accommodating and the tapas and sangria were fantastic. Everything was very affordable and we left feeling completely satisfied. read more

After a quick Internetsearch we found this place. It really was exactly as others have described. Delicious and different tapas served by a congenial owner who is enthusiastic about giving diners a good time and value for money. We were five people including three teenagers one allergic to nuts and one who won't eat seafood so pleasing us is sometimes difficult. However, we all found several things we wanted to try and none of us was unsatisfied after the meal. The ambience in the garden at the back of the restaurant was friendly and congenial and we talked with other people at other tables, all of whom agreed that the restaurant was a "find". Don't be shy to ask the owner for recommended dishes and follow his advice regarding portions. He won't try to sell you the most expensive or too much. read more

Food is great; service, ambience, and charm is superb. This neighborhood cafe is welcoming to both locals and tourists. Catalonia at its best! Thank you Ismael for preparing the lovely birthday meal for my daughter. Your hospitality was appreciated immensely and has created memories for us that will last forever. read more

They have a really good menu during the week with a good price if you go to have lunch there! read more

Santutxo - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

Good burgers. Small neighborhood hidden gem. The waiter working was an excellent multitasker, he looked exhausted because he'd been working a shift on his own. Cooking, serving, cleaning, stocking, and yet remained hospitable towards all the guests. The burger had lots of flavor. Patatas Bravas were piping hot and fresh. read more

These reviewers must have been in an alternate universe. This is a dive. Based on these reviews we headed out to find this "neighborhood gem" and almost passed it by. There were three tables out front, two of which were occupied by shady looking characters with two dogs wrestling. We walked into the bar (and that is all it is - a bar) and there was no one around and it was beyond dumpy. We sat at the third table outside (next to the dogs) and waited for 10 minutes. Finally a guy came out, grunted at us, and threw some torn, well-used menus our way. Nothing appealing about the food, atmosphere (none!), or service. Again, I question if the reviewers below went to a different restaurant? Needless to say, we headed out to find dinner elsewhere. Really makes me question the reliability of Yelp. read more

Great service, the owner/chef is really friendly and was genuinely passionate about the food he was serving us. A three course meal and a beer for under 10 Euros? For the price, the quality of food was excellent and a great example of Catalan Cuisine. You can't go wrong here.. read more

Had a late dinner here of tapas beers and wine. The tapas are all homemade from scratch and everything was delicious! The best dish was a homemade cornbread empanada stuffed with goat cheese and topped with a tomato marmalade....super memorable! What really makes this place stand out though is its owner/waiter/bartender who is a singular personality and has a level of positive energy and excitement about food that is rare to find. Highly reccomend!!! read more

Awesome neighborhood joint with everything you want: great Catalan food,good cheap drinks, and an exuberant welcome from owner Ixmail, a real character. Que bueno!! read more

There are so many small bars that offer a dinner menu in Barcelona - but this one was worth the walk for us. The staff was so kind and the food was great. He had 4 of their desserts and all were very tasty. read more

Love this place :) incredible service, atmosphere, and the lunch special is a steal! Will definitely be going back. The mushrooms with 4 cheese and cream sauce are amazing!! read more

5 stars for both the food and the service! The red wine was the best I had while in Barcelona. This little restaurant was close to my Airbnb so I decided to try based on other's reviews. It did not disappoint! The servers were so pleasant. I highly recommend trying them out! read more

We were looking for a late night dining spot near our apartment on carrer de'independence and found Santutxo on Yelp. Wow, what a great place. Cozy atmosphere, with lots of pop culture memorabilia from the USA, which made us feel very much at home, but not nearly as much as did our host, whom we presume to be the owner. All of the tapas we sampled were awesome, particularly the Pinchos Marunos, the cheesy potatoes, which were suprisingly spicy, and we topped this off with an amazing chocolate lava cake like concoction and delicous espresso and coffee with cream. Highly recommend this spot for anytime dining.... read more

This restaurant is hands down one of the best places that i've been in during my last 6 months living in Barcelona. It is clearly family owned with a lot of love in the way the service is and how understanding and wonderful the staff treats the diner. The food was very good and inexpensive. i would recommend it to everyone that wants a nice authentic, catalan meal!! read more

I don't know how this place has 4+ stars. Had the worst meal of my week in Barcelona here. I asked for tips on what was good and was given a selection of three items: Croquettes, which were deep-fried balls of mashed ham and some other mystery. Not good. A pizza-like thing, flavorless and tasted/looked like it was just in a plastic bag and frozen minutes earlier. And some sort of cheese plate/Brie thing that I actually don't remember too much about. Fortunately my brain didn't retain many memories about it. These were the best three things on their menu, apparently. Staff was very nice and the Estrellas are cold. I'd recommend coming for a cold beer and nothing else. read more

We had a great lunch here. The staff were very welcoming and the food was good. I had the artichokes as an appetizer and was tempted to lick the plate. My wife loved her salad that was surprisingly large. I had a steak that wasn't too bad, though a little unevenly cooked. My wife had the goulash and it was very tender and flavorful. For dessert, she had strawberries and I had cheesecake. Nice place, cool vibes. We'd go again, for sure. read more

The thing that made santutxo such an enjoyable experience was the service. The server was very helpful in translating what he could into English. The owner came out multiple times to talk to us, and tell us a bit about the food. 3 courses and a drink for 9 euro is a great deal. If you are going for just the food itself it is not the one of the best meals I've had, but the experience made it worth it. read more

Omg!!!! This place is just amazing!!! I had some sea food :) And they were good and the owner was super nice and kind. I cant speak Spanish at all. But he helps me a lot so i had good dinner with my friend. I want to visit here again before leaving! read more

Awesome staff cook fresh food that you can eat in the wonderful garden. We thoroughly enjoyed the gazpacho with melon and the pork belly, which happened to be what the chef had brought from the market today. Authentic neighborhood restaurant where everybody knows everybody. A quiet haven of Catalponian sanity just a few blocks from the tourist madness of the Sagrada Familia -- worth the detour if you want a more local experience! read more

Great experience for lunch. Excellent food, beer, sangria, atmosphere, etc. I would definitely recommend and would return. As a matter of fact, we may go back during our stay! The owner was very pleasant and passionate about his food. What could be better! read more

So the owner/chef really tries but it's diminished by the waiter! Rude, uninterested, he came back 3 times empty handed and we waited for our wines about 15 minutes because it was crowded. Yes, there were 8 of us in total!? Food was, compared with other places we tried, not great - quality, quantity and choice wise. The rating is because of the chef but there are so many better places to try. read more

This is the one of the best hamburgers I've ever tried!!! Chef Isma only use organic/free ranged grown beef for the petty, and the taste is just fantastic!!!! Bun is crisp, and simple lettuce/tomato make your mouth feel so heavenly. If you like the food with good fresh materials, this is the 'must'!!! read more

Santutxo - Santutxo burger - Mediterranean Near Me - Barcelona, B

Amazing restaurant with amazing service. Ate here twice while staying in Barcelona in February 2016. We are lunch here one afternoon ordering the set 3 course lunch menu. The fideua was one of the freshest seafood dishes I've ever had, and this includes everything I tried in Tokyo. The owner/chef and hear waiter/chef/bartender were both incredibly hard working and truly passionate about their food and great service. They spoke English well and made the small restaurant very inviting. We were here in the cold month of February, so we were forced to eat inside, but there is a beautiful outside seating area behind the restaurant as well. The restaurant is conveniently located just a short walk away from La Sagrada Familia cathedral. Make a point to visit this restaurant while in Barcelona! read more

Ordered sangria and it was delicious but ordered the nachos and they had processed velveeta cheese and jar guacamole on them so very disappointing. We ordered the papas fritas and they were fairly good but nothing special. read more

Great neighborhood restaurant/bar. Off the beaten track, but worth the walk. Dinner for 2 including 2 drinks each was 21 euros. Mushroom carpaccio with 3 cheeses and fresh basil was the best by far. read more