This is an amazing restaurant to try. The food is phenomenal! It is a great experience to come with friends and family. The service is great and the waiters and waitresses are all polite and helpful. :) read more

Visit Barcelona with my honey the past few days and was told they had the best tapas in barca! Couldn't agree more. The cheesy spicy potatoes are to die for and the sea bass ceviche was incredibly fresh! Everything was so yummy here and the atmosphere was great! We went two nights in a row, that's how great it was!! Salmon croquettes are a must try! And if you're vegetarian, that's fine, so am I and I left full! The dessert menu doesn't offer an extensive collection of delectable treats, but, do try the cheesecake. It's amazing!!!!! Ohhh Barcelona, take me back.. I want to eat at Sensi.. Oh! Before I finish this review, MAKE SURE TO MAKE A RESERVATION at least an hour ahead of time! The place is jumping and it's small, there are only about 15-20 tables there. We saw many people get told to come back in an hour! The music is loud and fun. They give you a small loaf of chopped bread, try not to eat all of it while your waiting for a dish to come! Sip your water instead and save room for other foods! read more

Do not miss this restaurant (or one of its other locations!!). I was skeptical that the reviews were from tourists and that it is a small chain. My suspicions were completely wrong. This is delicious, well-prepared, well-presented food. Don't miss the fritters, mushroom cream, and solomillo (fresh from a farm outside ofBarcelona with a chimichurri made by their Argentinian chef). read more

Sensi - Solomillo with chimichurri - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Far and above my favorite tapas IN Barcelona. So much so that I went here 3 times in 6 days. Seriously great food and wonderful service. If you enjoy seafood you'll be in heaven. Tuna tartare was my favorite dish. Also loved the swordfish, salmon with mascarpone cheese and the mussels. Paella and ravioli were good too. The sauv blanc wine is a beautiful addition. Top marks. Love this place !! read more

Sensi - TUNA TARTARE - Dish of the night! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Barcelona, B

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I first visited Sensi back in 2013 when there was only one location, now there are three: Sensi Tapas, Sensi Bistro and Sensi Gourmet Tapas. In 2013 I was immediately impressed by everything on the menu, especially the pulpo (octopus) which I think was the best I've ever had. Fast forward to 2015 and my wife and I arrived at Sensi Tapas. First strike was the manager refusing to speak to me in Spanish. I told him we wanted a table for two and then asked about the old Sensi location in Spanish, he responded brusquely in English. My Spanish does have a hint of gringo/Colombian accent, but I am fluent. I find it condescending and obnoxious to be treated like another tourist who is incapable of speaking in a local dialect just because I don't have an accent that is to his liking. He also came over and filled our glasses with the wrong wine that we had not been drinking and gave us a hard time when we pointed that out. Douchey manager aside, our waiter and service was great. Onto the food. We started with the Mushrooms in Crema Catalana which I found delicious, the mushrooms were mixed together with egg and had creme bruleé type crust on it. Next up was Duck Timbale, which was way too dry and flavorless. It also arrived cold when clearly it is a hot dish. The Paella was equally forgettable. They didn't have Pulpo as I remembered it, this time it was Octopus and Baby Eel layered with paprika vinaigrette. I really liked it, the baby eels kind of grossed out my wife but I loved their pasta-like texture. So, it was 2 out of 4 for the meals with good service excluding a douchey manager. I guess I'm not surprised. The old Sensi in 2013 had an undergound feel with only half the clientele being tourists, now it's closer to 100% tourists. When I'm back in BCN I might try one of the other locations, but I won't be coming back here. read more

I´ve read many many reviews about this restaurant and I was really thrilled and excited about tasting their great tapas on the first night in Bcn, I even had all the tapa names in my iPhone of all the recommended choices from other reviews. I ordered: Pastel de Pato (Duck Timbale): it was excellent, I really appreciated the succulent pulled duck, simply delicious and to die for!!! Croquetas de Jamon: not the best I´ve ever had, probably one that has never tasted a croqueta de jamon before can tell you is delicious but I´ve had the Cuban version and is much better Patatas a la Brava: It did not wow me, it was just squared fries with a spicy cocktail sauce on top....I just wanted to know what the fuzz was about when other people ordered this tapa Mini Burger: it was a salmon burger which was ok, did not wow me either Langostinos with Chutney sauce: just 3 jumbo skewer shrimps with some really salty and dark soy sauce noodles, it was the worse than the ones served in any of the Chinese fast food restaurants THE WORSE PART OF THIS EXPERIENCE: PAELLA, it was the worse rice with seafood I´ve ever tasted in my life and believe I am Asian and I know about Rice! The so called Paella was too salty, runny and the worse part is that the rice was raw, the rice inside the Mussel was just raw and uneatable, maybe for birds and other animals raw/uncooked rice is digestible but not for humans. My boyfriend and I left this place sick and wanted to throw up. Before arriving to Bcn, my boyfriend was just thinking in eating Paella every day but this disgusting so called Paella left him really sick and took away any desire to eat Paella ever in his life. Only the Sangria and the Duck Timbale was good, the rest....eat at your own risk read more

Very rarely do I visit a place on vacation more than once; even more rare to visit on consecutive nights. Well I did that here, and so did the two other parties sitting next to me at the bar. Some of the best tapas in BCN. Aside from speaking English, the owner/servers will carefully explain each dish, supply recommendations, and ensure you experience here is the best possible. I stopped by here after reading reviews online from various sites and it seemed unanimous. This venue is rather small (seats 30 or so people) but is quite the intimate venue. Amazing, delicious food. The selection is not that extensive but every dish is carefully selected and well prepared. Some dishes are better than others but the patatas bravas, ceviche, and paella stood out the most. I highly recommend stopping by here. You will not be disappointed. read more

After my negative review 3 weeks ago my friends have begged me to give Sensi a new chance. However I am still not impressed and now I know exactly why. It's because you feel like your paying for the chefs experiments. Some of the dishes are good but others are just a combination of ingredients that doesn't work. It's like eating at the chef academys school restaurant. Here are the dishes I tried: "Wild mushroom profiteroles with Pedro Ximenez sauce" - 2/5 the sauce is too sweet and hides flavor from the mushrooms. "Fresh truffle ravioli in parmesan cream, scented with truffle oil" - 1/5. Too much cream which makes it really heavy and hides the full flavor of other ingredients. "Patatas Bravas" - 4/5 really good. "Tuna tartar, kiwi coulis and wasabi foam" - 2/5 they put dijon mustard on top which hides the full flavor of the tuna. "Risotto with prawns flambe with Cointreau" - 2/5 the dish was OK but I hate when they don't peel of the shell from the prawns in a hot dish. I am sorry but this was the last visit. read more

Great tapas bar with a very friendly staff, delicious food, and romantic ambiance. We had the: Home made octopus terrine, Sea bass ceviche, seafood paella, and Granny's panna cotta. Everything was delicious but the octopus terrine was AMAZING! We sat at the bar and the service was wonderful. They had very tasty sangria and cava (of course). The ambiance is romantic: dark red walls, candle-lit, exposed brick & stone walls...a nice date spot. The menu is a mix of Spanish and Asian tapas but the owner is French and the staff speaks very good English. Overall a great find and we would go back! read more

After having an unsatisfied meal at El Quim de la Boqueria, I was pretty excited to go to a non-touristy restaurant for dinner. Between three people, we ordered the tuna tartar, grilled octopus, 2x seafood paella, beef fillet and Plate of iberic shaved ham. There were all super delicious, but I gotta say the star of the show was the grilled octopus. I've had many octopus dishes in my life and half of the time, they come out rubbery and overcooked. The other 49% of the time, they're pretty good, a little bit of rubbery texture, but not enough to make your jaws tired after eating. But this grilled octopus. O.M.G well lemme tell you. There was zero rubbery-ness at all. In fact, the texture was almost like a moist cake. And it was only 9 euros. I would have ordered two grilled octopus over one baby squid with fried eggs from El Quim any day of the week. Moving on to the other plates, the seafood paella was pretty good, it was a little on the salty side for my taste. It did however have that deep seafood taste. The Iberic Shaved Ham was quite plentiful. They just melt in your mouth and goes great with bread + olive oil + tomato spread. Overall, I had a very good experience here. The service was fantastic, the waiter recommendations were great, the food was amazing and all at a very reasonable price. The restaurant was not touristy at all, but all the waiters spoke very fluent English. I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Barcelona. read more

It was meh. A victim of its good yelp review. I was expecting more from this place. Ordered the duck timable and it was great. Everything just went down hill from there. Other dishes I ordered was average. Or its just that the other places I've been to for tapas was much better. And set the standard I have really high. I ordered the mini burger and it just tasted like salt. Would you like some bread for your salt patties? The paella were meh. Again, it could have been that the first place I've been to for paella was really good and set an unreasonable expectation. The service was kinda disappointing. We had 2 servers. The woman helping us was really nice and all, but she messed up our order a few times. The guy server gave a vibe that he didn't like tourists. It wasn't really a language issue because when he spoke, it was easy to understand. It was just an aura about him and didn't seem friendly. read more

Ohh man. Best tapas in Barcelona. When I say everything, I mean EVERYTHING on the menu is delicious. We actually tried everything, with the exception of a few items they didn't have. Charizo sausage. Get it and don't look back. After you finish, the leftover oil makes perfect dipping for bread. If there is a must at this place it has to be the Duck Timbale. This was my first time trying duck and because of this dish I get duck everywhere I go. It's never lived up to the Duck Timbale I had here. Let me say it again, GET THE DUCK TIMBALE. Umm things to avoid for me were the Thai Chicken Curry and probably the Seafood Paella. Wasn't a fan of either of them but everyone else seemed to loved it. Aside from the food, the servers were a delight. We added a 4th person last minute and they were able to accommodate without a problem. read more

It's hard to go wrong with the plethora of tapas choices in Barcelona, however we were told by diners here previously that this place stood above others and their recommendation did not disappoint. Elevated tapas was the theme here. They did have an offering of traditional small plates but their specialty was almost a fusion of other cuisines into their offerings. The wait staff was incredibly attentive and even gave us a complimentary digestif as we were celebrating a special occasion. Be careful as there are several other Sensi restaurants in the are (all under the same ownership) but this one was recommended to us and I am doing the same. read more

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This is the best meal we've had in Barcelona! Food is so delicious that you'll need a personal moment to savor the taste after the first bites of ... just about every tapas plate that graces your table. Vibe is lively yet chill. Servers/bartenders are fun and friendly. Sangria is divine. Limoncello shot at the end is perfect. See you when I return ;) read more

Restaurant is busy since its in a tourist spot. I ordered seafood paella, it's salty. I ordered half rat, it came with one prawn, one clam, and three pieces of squid. And you will get charge for a bread basket as well, which is I didn't order and I was served it by my second dishes. Very disappointed. read more

Sensi - Seafood paella half rat! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Barcelona, B

Great tapas place!! Our table ordered an assortment of tapas and each one was better than the next! Great atmosphere and our waiter made the experience even better! I would definitely recommend for authentic tapas and if you have a bigger group! read more

This restaurant has a really cool atmosphere in a slowly growing popular area. In terms of the food, don't bother with the chorizo. They taste like mini frankfurter links. Nothing special. However, the ham croquettes were great, and the seafood paella delicious, although saltier than I would have expected. I will say I was a little disappointed with how little seafood was in the dish. Two exactly of each type of seafood option, so much more rice than anything else. Don't be surprised that you get charged for the bread and water, and the service was on par with Spain. Slower, but no complaints. Definitely worth checking out while in Barcelona. Fun small place with a cool, intimate atmosphere. read more

Small hipster Tapas restaurant tucked away in several alleyways. We sat at the bar because we did not reserve a table ahead of time. First I started off with the red wine sangria. It was sweet and the alcohol was strong . Our server recommended 3 tapas per person. I ordered 4 - shrimp croquettes, cheese platter, cured salmon and fish paella. Out of those 4, the most memorable was the shrimp croquettes and cheese platter. The shrimp croquettes were crispy on the outside and when bit into they had a nice creamy consistency. It also came HOT so it really hit the spot. The cheese platter came with 2 goat cheeses, 1 sheep cheese and 1 cold cheese. Both goat cheeses were delicious and it came with this red dipping sauce that really brought out the flavors. The cured salmon was raw and had a sweet but savory taste. Finally the paella came with plenty of rice, a few pieces of shrimp and mussels and a bit too salty for my taste. Overall I was really satisfied with the food! Service - great! Our waiter gave us good suggestions for our dishes, explained what each item was and even gave us a free shot of mojito cocktail to taste. Ambiance - Awesome hipster place with nice music playing in the background, dim lighting. Overall - I'd recommending trying 2/3 tapas per person. If you like cheese definitely get the cheese platter! read more

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Really tasty tapas. A bit more expensive than the more traditional places but worth it for a once off. Still reasonable by most European country standards. We shared 5 or 6 plates and that was more than sufficient. Only complaint on one of the dishes was the risotto wasn't a risotto, more of a regular rice dish but stoll really tasty. Also it's fast paced in here. We were in and out in an hour so don't expect to lounge around. There is a queue out the door and they aren't shy about dropping you the bill before you ask for it. read more

We came here based on the yelp reviews and location. We wanted to make our last day relaxing so we chose a restaurant in the quarters. My husband loved it but I thought it was pretty good. It just didn't compare to the other restaurants we had already tried. I think that's the main reason. We tried a few dishes. I can't remember their names but I will try to describe them. Chorizo Sausage was my favorite. I would eat this again in a heart beat. Parmesan Duck: The duck was a bit dry. Dry duck and parmesan do not go together. My husband liked it. Truffle Ravioli: Good but bland Sangria: One of the best Sangrias I've ever had! Iberian Suckling Pig: Too Crispy and overcooked. My husband liked it. Asian Style Iberian Pork: The flavors did not go well It's very hard for me to rate them 3-star because I really want to give them a higher rating. I tried so many amazing restaurants prior to this. It just did not meet up to standard. read more

This place is very popular. If you don't have a reservations I recommend eating dinner early (by 7pm) otherwise the wait can be long. Everything we tried was flavorful and interesting but I think my favorites were the duck casserole and the mussels in red sauce. Their sauce was a bit spicy making it a bit different from the classic preparation. The service is friendly and nice even when they're busy. read more

A gastronomic restaurant with awesome food and staff. Try anything and you won't be disapointed. Everything is great!

I do not give a lot of 5 stars rating just because I feel as if it has to completely blow my mind, AMAZINGLY good for me to rate a 5. This place, by far, is the BEST tapas bar that I have been to in Barcelona yet. My husband and I love to try new things and different types of food. There was not a tapas dish here that was unsatisfactory to us. We ordered: 2 beers 2 cavas Duck Timbale (shredded duck topped with parmesan cheese) awesome! Potatas Bravas (Potatoes with spicy sauce) very good Seafood Paella (Mussels, Prawn, Squid on top of rice) soooo good! Tuna Tartare served with a very light wasabi sauce and toasted crispy bread (my favorite!) Normandy Casserole (Potatoes with parmesan cheese on top) For dessert we had the Creme Catalana! (Their HOMEMADE Creme Brûlée) absolutely great and very flavorful! It is a very small restaurant so reservations are recommended! The environment is entertaining and the staff was very friendly. They speak English very well as well as Spanish and French as the owners are French. Our bill came out to be 64 euros and it was worth every bit of it! We are coming back for New Years Eve dinner again! read more

This was one of the best meals of my life. It's a small, intimate restaurant, and you might have to wait a little bit but it's so worth it. The potates bravas were INSANE--the best potatoes I've ever tasted. Cooked to perfection. Grilled squid and green peppers also awesome. The ahi tuna was INCREDIBLE. So fresh and delicious. Definitely get the white sangria as well. I will 100% come back here when I'm back in Barcelona. read more

Followed recommendations from Yelp and hopped in Sensi for light dinner. The place is very popular so either make a reservation in advance or if you are lucky you get a place at the bar. The food was super great, tapas format allows you yo try many small (not really) dishes and share. High quality, modern touch quite healthy cocked Spanish tapas.The barmen was very friendly and helpful with all customers sitting around him. Definitely recommend this place and come again next time. read more

Sensi - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Barcelona, B

There are not enough words - Jamon, Queso of all types, fantastic tapas, great cava - best tapas in Barcelona by far - do yourself a favor and head on in for the evening! read more

Sensi - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Best food by bar since our trip in Barcelona. Try their tasting menu if you want a variety of tapas! Minor let down - cocktail of the day was a pina colada (average) Definitely try the risotto and mozzarella trio read more

The three times we ate here the food was amazing. With a very helpful and friendly staff that speaks fluent English, French and Spanish just adds to the appeal of this fantastic place. Sersha and the rest of staff work their butts off to provide you with a great experience. The tapas choices are broad and not the typical I've found around town. They offer a Duck Timbale that was outstanding and shouldn't be missed. Tuna was perfect along with prawns, peppers and several other dishes. This place is a gem. A must for anyone. A quick note, the bar doesn't hold many people and I highly recommend reservations! read more

Sensi- absolutely delicious from the food, to the ambience to the knowledgable and friendly waitstaff. Visiting from Toronto on our honeymoon my husband and I took a leap of faith by following the reviews of local tapas bars in Barcelona. We asked the waiters opinion on house specialities and we were not disappointed. As a self appointed foodie I cannot believe how absolutely satisfied and innovated the food was. Definitely a return visit in the future. read more

The best tapas we had in Barcelona!! It is a little more pricey compared with other places but at least you know you'll be getting a phenomenal meal! The favorite- mussels in red curry!!! Seriously smack your mama good! I could've eaten a bucket of these things! - Flank steak cooked perfectly with a sauce that tasted of truffle - Tuna was seared perfectly but wish there was more - buratta with tomato YUM! - Both pasta dishes we great (half portion was enough) but the truffle pasta was the best! - mushroom crema dish was good because I love mushrooms but the other 3 in the group didn't enjoy it. It had egg, mushrooms and cream with a brûlée top so it was slightly sweet. Shout out to the wait staff who are incredibly attentive and helpful as well! Reservation is recommended read more

My favorite restaurant in Barcelona. Be sure to go to Sensi Tapas as there are three different Sensi's very close to each other. Order everything. There's nothing I didn't like on the menu. Padron peppers, tuna tartare with beets, ox tail burger, octopus, truffle ravioli, beef, literally you can't choose wrong. read more

Beautiful atmosphere, nice people and of course the food was amazing. The staff were super helpful and made us feel relax. The wine was really good too. We probably shouldn't of drank the third bottle. Really recommend for couples. So so nice. read more

Loved this place. Great twist on tapas. I would recommend the ravioli artichoke, the goat cheese salad, duck timbale, and cheesecake dulce. All were fantastic and reasonable prices too. Busy on a Sunday night so would recommend making a reservation. Casual dress was fine. read more

Sensi - Cheesecake - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Barcelona, B

Awesome place. Tiny (so if you want a table, it'll be better to make a reservation), but very atmospheric. Tried Night menu (everything but salad) and some tapases. Starter was really nice - perfectly cooked tuna, but they haven't told about the bread, which wasn't part of it. the duck was good and the paella was perfect! Both deserts was ok, but instead of Panna Cotta we got yogurt. And try Normandy-style casserole - the most delicious tapas I've ever ate. read more

Sensi - Samurai skewers with tuna and teriyaki sauce - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Food was okay. We were charged a service fee for each seat which was not stated on the menu. We were also told that we had to order 2 tapas each even though we were not that hungry. This also was not stated on the menu. Avoid this place. There are plenty of others in the area. read more

Hola mis amigos it's yours boi Luke G aka the loud donkey aka the succulent suckatash aka the noisy guy from the apartment below. Guys let me keep it short and sweet for you guys, because the other reviews seem quite long. This place took some names and kicked some buttocks. One of the most recent names it acquired was my own. Made a early reservation ( which was a good idea this place is Uber popular) and was seated right away. We got the potatoes brava, the chorizo sausage, the octopus, the curry and the seafood paella. By Gawwwwwd everything was absolutely phenomenal. Jeezz Luise, the chorizo was super juicy and perfectly cooked as was the octopus. The potatoes bravas were crispy and the sauce was di-no-mite. The curry was great no heat tho. And the paella was so fresh the fish were practically swimming. All in all it was terrific! Cannot day enough. Make a reservation now. What are you still reading this for? Go on give them a call! read more

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Highly populated with Americans on holiday, so my boyfriend and I awkwardly fit right in with the crowd. We were seated a couple minutes after our arrival. The service was very good. It is somewhat of a tiny space, so there are at least 3 people walking by non-stop checking on your table. We ordered 4 tapas: paella, artichoke hearts, truffle ravioli and something else phenomenal that I can't recall at the moment. One glass of sangria was very refreshing and had me leaving the restaurant feeling just fine. I can't stand it when restaurants charge you for a few slices of baguette, but on the way out they were kind enough to offer free shots "to help with digestion". I would recommend this spot to new travelers. It was an enjoyable experience. I love Barcelona for the kind people and delicious tapas (among other things)! read more

Waiters here are poorly educated and rude, they stereotype clients by their country of origin. I would say service is even racist. Complete lack or respect for costumers. Food will not be at the center of your experience while visiting this restaurant. Los meseros tienen poca educación y se comportan groseros estereotipando a los clientes for su país de origen. Diría que el servicio es incluso racista. Un falta de respeto absoluta por el cliente. La comida es opacada por el pésimo servicio que se ofrece en este restaurante. read more

Would most definitely recommend. Intimate environment with a great and welcoming Staff. Food was very good, as we ordered 8 dishes for 4 guest and was very much filling. Best dinner experience so far in Barcelona!! Oh how can I forget the free complimentary shots!! The prices was also very reasonable for dinner for 4 including drinks we paid $115 Euro. read more

From all the places my family and friends eat from on our 4 day short trip this one was the best in tapas. We pretty much tried all the tapas in the menue. The bad part of this for me is that this was the first restaurant we tried and try as we my the other restaurants we tried did not come close to beating the tapas on this one. The service is a bit slow because is cooked to order which I love and it gives good time for conversation. Wish the place was a little bigger. The wait was long but worth the wait, the price was worth it. read more