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On a quest to find some of the best paella in Barcelona, Somorrostro was a delightful surprise! Tucked behind the less touristy area of Barceloneta, this restaurant has a casual feel but serves super colorful and modern dishes. For starters, everything about this place screams hip and trendy and they aren't even forcing this! There is a great selection of modern wines and hipster beers and the menu is simple and written on a board. For starters, my group got the roasted vegetables and fried spring onions. The fried spring onions kind of reminded me of a tempura batter but they were not heavy at all. Paired with a very fiery orange sauce, I didn't think anything else I ordered could top this. But once I tried the paella, I was proved wrong! The paella (minimum serving for two people at €40) might sound a bit pricey but it was pretty big and packed with seafood! For a group of 3, we could barely finish it! I wouldn't compare it to a traditional paella, but it sure had a more tangy taste to it and the seafood was well seasoned and pretty fresh tasting! Overall, this was one of my favorite meals in Barcelona. The servers and chefs were super nice and they spoke pretty good English.I would like to come next time to get their skip jack and some of the other dishes as they looked exquisite. Guess that means I just have to fly to Barcelona again!
YUMMM fresh seafood, lots of hybrid fresh options at an affordable price YAY: - Pan con tomate: super tasty - Fish of the day: super tender, flavorful NAY: - Kimchi mushroom fritter: meh, was a bit mushy didn't enjoy this very much Overall, a pretty small hipster-feeling place but nicely tucked away from the rest of the touristic areas, but close to the beach still.
Somorrostro serves creative mouthwatering tapas! I also could not get enough of the casual decor. The waitress spoke fluent English and recommended 2.5 tapas per person so husband and I ordered 5 total, 7 including dessert! Perfect starter/sides: Potatoes with spicy sauce Fried zucchini stuffed flower The following tapas had me making indecent noises: Skipjack with pistachios and sour cream Rice with butiffara (sausage) and octopus Hubby was a bit embarrassed by my sound effects for each subsequent bite, but they were both THAT good.
Very innovative and interesting food. Open kitchen where you can see the chefs preparing your order. Most of what we tried was delicious. The skipjack with pistachios was AMAZING, order 2! Not like anything I have eaten, savory and deliciously paired fresh ingredients come together like a symphony in your mouth. The oysters with passion fruit was a miss for hubby but I loved it. We also tried the charcoal grilled seafood mix which was ok. I understand making the ingredients sing but I like some garlic and wine with my seafood, this was a miss for us both and we could not finish it. The Octopus was like rubber which was nasty. The catch of the day was good and the hen croquettes were stunning. I would recommend but order with care. Well priced for what is on offer and great service
This place is amazing!!! It was so good that I came here TWICE on vacation! Iberian ham and flat bread with tomato (9.50) - very very very delicious. Who knew something this simple would be so good?! I think the key was that they had really good ingredients. Skip jack with pistachio and sour cream (7.50) - pretty good. We ordered it because it had skip jack which we both haven't had, and I love pistachios! Catch of the day - actually there was nothing super special about this dish. It was fresh, but could've lived without it Hen croquettes (2.50) - This. Was. Amazing. We ordered 4 total because it was so good. Also it had a cute little flower! Octopus - also didn't necessarily need as it wasn't super memorable. It was well made though! There was another dish - don't remember what it was called, but it was very filling. Not sure if they still have it. We also got cava here, which was very good. I definitely recommend it!
Small, somewhat intimate place that has a great feel just off the tourist route, is a spot you should try to visit. We started with the Jack Fish which was a delicious piece of raw tuna served on a thin pistachio cracker. This was followed by the Tempura Sea Anemones with a mild lemon sauce, sliced red onions and green apple. Since our appetites aren't what they used to be, we stopped there and ordered the Seafood Paella for 2 which was loaded with fresh clams , mussels, shrimp, squid and 2 tiny langostines, very very good. With a bottle of water & wine the bill came to around $85 US. Well worth a visit.
Finally got to go here after touring the city on a hop on/hop off bus tour. Dropped off near the history museum of Catalan, we walked about half a mile through small alleyways and finally found it thanks to Apple Maps. We were there inbetween hours at 3pm so there was no crowd at all - very empty except for a few diners. The staff were very friendly and helpful in bringing out an English menu board. Ordered a variety of dishes and found they have a fair share of vegetarian dishes which were excellent! The best dishes: 1. Iberian jamon 2. "crab dont' touch my egg" was the premier dish that I still remember. Must go to place to get away from the pinxtos and common tapas places.
The Calçot was in season so we were dying to try them out! Calçot, in the Catalan language, is a type of scallion or green onion. They are like green onion with a bulbous root similar to the Chinese "red scallion heads" which are normally dried and used to accentuate flavors in various dishes. Somorrostro was chosen because they offer calçot (Catalonia green onion stalks) and they tasted really bright and fresh. Additionally, our party of two got the sausage and octopus rice (arroz de butifarra y pulpo). Butifarra sausage is a widely used in Catalan cuisine. It's made with a mixture of finely chopped pork meat - leg, shoulder or loin and bacon fat - and then seasoned with salt, pepper and other spices. We also got the"crab don't touch my eggs (cangrejo)", and fresh sea urchin (erizo de mar). The flavors for all of the dishes were spot-on. I was really excited and happy to eat the food while going through my jet lag.
This was the best meal by far that we had in Barcelona! It's a little tucked away from the main waterfront area. The assorted charcoal grilled seafood and the paella were fantastic-the seafood was so flavorful and juicy! The mussels were some of the best I've ever had. I would really recommend both dishes. The service was friendly and the sangria was good too.
MAKE RESERVATIONS. We slipped in at 6:30pm on a Monday and was the last party to get a table, but could only stay for an hour max. They started turning down everyone else who didn't have a reservation. Somorrostro is a small restaurant, tucked in an alley away near the beach. No views, but the food makes up for it. Their menu changes daily and they specialize in paella and seafood dishes. Although they're known for their paella, we wanted to try their seafood dishes as we've been having paella almost every night and wanted a break. Per our server's recommendation, we started out with the skipjack (served sushi grade) served on a bed of pistachio crackers and sour cream. MUST TRY this! My only regret was not ordering another dish ;) Another highlight was the charcoal grilled seafood. It's served on a hot square pan filled with mixed seafood (prawns, clam, mussel, conch, etc). They even provide you wet towels to wipe off your fingers after you're done eating. My only con was that the food took a while to come out. Aside from that, I enjoyed getting a taste of local seafood here and hopefully I'll get the opportunity to come back for their paella.
The paella here was outstanding. We have tried it a couple of other spots on our trip, and this one was the best. They use fresh saffron, high quality ingredients and the seafood is sweet and tender. My husband and I do t line mussels, but these were delicious and sweet, not fishy, gritty and chewy like they can be. Our server also picked out a delicious orange wine to pair with e paella and a couple of different ports to go with a chocolate dessert. We didn't care very much for the dessert, but our son ate all of it. Our 6 year old son dined with us and our server was very accommodating g and offered a hamburger, but I would say this restaurant is better for adults. It's quite small and is all seafood. We did not have a reservation, but they avecindares us on a busy Saturday. I recommend a reservation.
We came with high hopes and left with a longing in our bellies and hearts. We tried the skipjack / bonito , fried calchots (green onions) , mussels with pickled daikon and black garlic tapas. They were ok, but a bit light for our tastes and smaller than usual for that price. Nothing jumped out as a super delicious dish. We ordered paella and were also a bit disappointed. I have fond memories of my mom's paella and this wasn't quite up to par, in our opinions. The rice was a little too chewy, the sauce missing some depth of character and the seafood, while plentiful, was a bit over cooked and missing clams. The wine selection. was good, but every white wine we tried was quite dry and lackluster. Maybe that's just how they like wine in Spain, but we weren't impressed. It wasn't a bad experience, but it wasn't great. For those prices and reviews, I'd expect more. Maybe it was just an off day or maybe it wasn't our kind of place, so our search continues for the best Paella outside of mom's place.
Amazing. Incredible. I had the skip jack tuna with pistachio and sour cream, almond cream with squid surprise, zucchini flower with goat cheese, and burrata, cocoa & figs bread. Everything was delicious. The almond cream might have been a bit too salty though the actual squid was great. It is pricy, meant to be tapas / shared small portions, and the menu seems to change often with a few staples. I would definitely recommend if you're looking for a smaller but high quality meal close to the beach.
1 year ago
3 years ago
Just a few streets away from the beach in the Barceloneta area, this is a great stop for food before or after hitting the beaches. First off, I love that they are part of the "Slow Food" movement. Fresh, local, direct from the source to table. It makes me happy to see how it's become a global movement. RECS: -The seafood paella was delicious. ~19 euro/person but it's worth it. We went on a food tour in Barcelona and our guide said good paella should be at least 15 euro. She told us those restaurants with the "6 euro paella" are "disgusting" lmao. -The skipjack with pistachio was also nice, light and fresh -The baked pumpkin with iberian ham was interesting. Enjoyed the dish but the paella and skipjack were our favorites. Lots of other tasty dishes on the menu such as zucchi squash blossoms, oysters, fresh catch of the day but were very content with our lunch. Thanks, Yelp, for this great find! read more
7 years ago
On a quest to find some of the best paella in Barcelona, Somorrostro was a delightful surprise! Tucked behind the less touristy area of Barceloneta, this restaurant has a casual feel but serves super colorful and modern dishes. For starters, everything about this place screams hip and trendy and they aren't even forcing this! There is a great selection of modern wines and hipster beers and the menu is simple and written on a board. For starters, my group got the roasted vegetables and fried spring onions. The fried spring onions kind of reminded me of a tempura batter but they were not heavy at all. Paired with a very fiery orange sauce, I didn't think anything else I ordered could top this. But once I tried the paella, I was proved wrong! The paella (minimum serving for two people at €40) might sound a bit pricey but it was pretty big and packed with seafood! For a group of 3, we could barely finish it! I wouldn't compare it to a traditional paella, but it sure had a more tangy taste to it and the seafood was well seasoned and pretty fresh tasting! Overall, this was one of my favorite meals in Barcelona. The servers and chefs were super nice and they spoke pretty good English.I would like to come next time to get their skip jack and some of the other dishes as they looked exquisite. Guess that means I just have to fly to Barcelona again! read more
7 years ago
YUMMM fresh seafood, lots of hybrid fresh options at an affordable price YAY: - Pan con tomate: super tasty - Fish of the day: super tender, flavorful NAY: - Kimchi mushroom fritter: meh, was a bit mushy didn't enjoy this very much Overall, a pretty small hipster-feeling place but nicely tucked away from the rest of the touristic areas, but close to the beach still. read more
8 years ago
Somorrostro serves creative mouthwatering tapas! I also could not get enough of the casual decor. The waitress spoke fluent English and recommended 2.5 tapas per person so husband and I ordered 5 total, 7 including dessert! Perfect starter/sides: Potatoes with spicy sauce Fried zucchini stuffed flower The following tapas had me making indecent noises: Skipjack with pistachios and sour cream Rice with butiffara (sausage) and octopus Hubby was a bit embarrassed by my sound effects for each subsequent bite, but they were both THAT good. read more
8 years ago
Very innovative and interesting food. Open kitchen where you can see the chefs preparing your order. Most of what we tried was delicious. The skipjack with pistachios was AMAZING, order 2! Not like anything I have eaten, savory and deliciously paired fresh ingredients come together like a symphony in your mouth. The oysters with passion fruit was a miss for hubby but I loved it. We also tried the charcoal grilled seafood mix which was ok. I understand making the ingredients sing but I like some garlic and wine with my seafood, this was a miss for us both and we could not finish it. The Octopus was like rubber which was nasty. The catch of the day was good and the hen croquettes were stunning. I would recommend but order with care. Well priced for what is on offer and great service read more
This place is amazing!!! It was so good that I came here TWICE on vacation! Iberian ham and flat bread with tomato (9.50) - very very very delicious. Who knew something this simple would be so good?! I think the key was that they had really good ingredients. Skip jack with pistachio and sour cream (7.50) - pretty good. We ordered it because it had skip jack which we both haven't had, and I love pistachios! Catch of the day - actually there was nothing super special about this dish. It was fresh, but could've lived without it Hen croquettes (2.50) - This. Was. Amazing. We ordered 4 total because it was so good. Also it had a cute little flower! Octopus - also didn't necessarily need as it wasn't super memorable. It was well made though! There was another dish - don't remember what it was called, but it was very filling. Not sure if they still have it. We also got cava here, which was very good. I definitely recommend it! read more
Small, somewhat intimate place that has a great feel just off the tourist route, is a spot you should try to visit. We started with the Jack Fish which was a delicious piece of raw tuna served on a thin pistachio cracker. This was followed by the Tempura Sea Anemones with a mild lemon sauce, sliced red onions and green apple. Since our appetites aren't what they used to be, we stopped there and ordered the Seafood Paella for 2 which was loaded with fresh clams , mussels, shrimp, squid and 2 tiny langostines, very very good. With a bottle of water & wine the bill came to around $85 US. Well worth a visit. read more
4 years ago
Finally got to go here after touring the city on a hop on/hop off bus tour. Dropped off near the history museum of Catalan, we walked about half a mile through small alleyways and finally found it thanks to Apple Maps. We were there inbetween hours at 3pm so there was no crowd at all - very empty except for a few diners. The staff were very friendly and helpful in bringing out an English menu board. Ordered a variety of dishes and found they have a fair share of vegetarian dishes which were excellent! The best dishes: 1. Iberian jamon 2. "crab dont' touch my egg" was the premier dish that I still remember. Must go to place to get away from the pinxtos and common tapas places. read more
The Calçot was in season so we were dying to try them out! Calçot, in the Catalan language, is a type of scallion or green onion. They are like green onion with a bulbous root similar to the Chinese "red scallion heads" which are normally dried and used to accentuate flavors in various dishes. Somorrostro was chosen because they offer calçot (Catalonia green onion stalks) and they tasted really bright and fresh. Additionally, our party of two got the sausage and octopus rice (arroz de butifarra y pulpo). Butifarra sausage is a widely used in Catalan cuisine. It's made with a mixture of finely chopped pork meat - leg, shoulder or loin and bacon fat - and then seasoned with salt, pepper and other spices. We also got the"crab don't touch my eggs (cangrejo)", and fresh sea urchin (erizo de mar). The flavors for all of the dishes were spot-on. I was really excited and happy to eat the food while going through my jet lag. read more
This was the best meal by far that we had in Barcelona! It's a little tucked away from the main waterfront area. The assorted charcoal grilled seafood and the paella were fantastic-the seafood was so flavorful and juicy! The mussels were some of the best I've ever had. I would really recommend both dishes. The service was friendly and the sangria was good too. read more
MAKE RESERVATIONS. We slipped in at 6:30pm on a Monday and was the last party to get a table, but could only stay for an hour max. They started turning down everyone else who didn't have a reservation. Somorrostro is a small restaurant, tucked in an alley away near the beach. No views, but the food makes up for it. Their menu changes daily and they specialize in paella and seafood dishes. Although they're known for their paella, we wanted to try their seafood dishes as we've been having paella almost every night and wanted a break. Per our server's recommendation, we started out with the skipjack (served sushi grade) served on a bed of pistachio crackers and sour cream. MUST TRY this! My only regret was not ordering another dish ;) Another highlight was the charcoal grilled seafood. It's served on a hot square pan filled with mixed seafood (prawns, clam, mussel, conch, etc). They even provide you wet towels to wipe off your fingers after you're done eating. My only con was that the food took a while to come out. Aside from that, I enjoyed getting a taste of local seafood here and hopefully I'll get the opportunity to come back for their paella. read more
7 years ago
The paella here was outstanding. We have tried it a couple of other spots on our trip, and this one was the best. They use fresh saffron, high quality ingredients and the seafood is sweet and tender. My husband and I do t line mussels, but these were delicious and sweet, not fishy, gritty and chewy like they can be. Our server also picked out a delicious orange wine to pair with e paella and a couple of different ports to go with a chocolate dessert. We didn't care very much for the dessert, but our son ate all of it. Our 6 year old son dined with us and our server was very accommodating g and offered a hamburger, but I would say this restaurant is better for adults. It's quite small and is all seafood. We did not have a reservation, but they avecindares us on a busy Saturday. I recommend a reservation. read more
7 years ago
We came with high hopes and left with a longing in our bellies and hearts. We tried the skipjack / bonito , fried calchots (green onions) , mussels with pickled daikon and black garlic tapas. They were ok, but a bit light for our tastes and smaller than usual for that price. Nothing jumped out as a super delicious dish. We ordered paella and were also a bit disappointed. I have fond memories of my mom's paella and this wasn't quite up to par, in our opinions. The rice was a little too chewy, the sauce missing some depth of character and the seafood, while plentiful, was a bit over cooked and missing clams. The wine selection. was good, but every white wine we tried was quite dry and lackluster. Maybe that's just how they like wine in Spain, but we weren't impressed. It wasn't a bad experience, but it wasn't great. For those prices and reviews, I'd expect more. Maybe it was just an off day or maybe it wasn't our kind of place, so our search continues for the best Paella outside of mom's place. read more
7 years ago
Amazing. Incredible. I had the skip jack tuna with pistachio and sour cream, almond cream with squid surprise, zucchini flower with goat cheese, and burrata, cocoa & figs bread. Everything was delicious. The almond cream might have been a bit too salty though the actual squid was great. It is pricy, meant to be tapas / shared small portions, and the menu seems to change often with a few staples. I would definitely recommend if you're looking for a smaller but high quality meal close to the beach. read more
7 years ago
Amazing hidden gem in Barceloneta. The Paella is made to order and does not disappoint. This is a off the beaten path venue, pull out your google maps or tell your taxi driver the address. We ordered the sangria which was not overly sweet. A light appetizer and my dad and I polished off a heavy seafood paella for two. Charming ambience, with exposed brick and a open kitchen layout. We knew we were in the right place when some local boaters from the pier were enjoying paella as well. Don't waste your time or money on the main path. Thank you to the sweet waitress and host (guy with dreads if you ever read this) for accommodating my dads requests. read more
Great cozy atmosphere; small but authentic. The tuber brava was a nice twist on typical potato version. Really like the zingy Mayo and some sort of BBQ like sauce. Black lentil with poached eggs and mushroom was very flavorful. Wonder if the egg can be slightly more runny. The fish with hazelnut sauce was pretty unique; maybe too unique for my taste. Fish was buttery and nicely cooked The iberico ham and tomato bread dish was very good. I like how they baked/grilled the bread to slightly black to add more smokiness The best dish was the black pasta with pumpkin seed and pumpkin. What an unique idea where you roll everything up with a big sheet of black pasta, so that all the flavors came together; good profile of complementary flavors. Finally, their crem catalonia was really good. Actually it was more closer to the Rich creme brulee than the more runny version. I like the creme brulee texture more, so I like this version. Nice small neighborhood dinning experience. Highly recommend. read more
7 years ago
Slow Food means Great Food! Came here during our annual late summer holiday to find a charming restaurant with incredible food. I love the mission statement regarding how they source their food, grow their food, and serve their food. The menu rotates based upon what's in season or freshly caught. We started our meal with the Skip Jack, Pistachio, and Sour Cream, easy first bite that awoke the pallet. Next the Sommelier suggested an off menu item, the Heirloom Tomato Salad freshly picked from the restaurants garden. Wow! Tomatoes in the states have some serious catching up to do. Finally the Seafood Paella. This delicious destination featured fresh caught Prawns, Mussels, Clams, and Squid mixed together on a bed of perfectly cooked rice. Our meal finished with two desserts. The Burrata with Fig Bread and the Watermelon Piña Colada. Simply put a savory and sweet way to end an incredible meal. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys a complete dining experience. Ambiance, service, and most importantly great food. read more
7 years ago
Fresh ingredients and the waitstaff was attentive. The electric oysters were very fresh, and the grilled seafood mix was extremely tasty. I would definitely go back. I have them one less of a star because they did not help out with the menu on "must haves" or popular items. read more
Pleasantly surprised! The food here is more similar to American creative cuisine compared to your typical spanish tapas. I was able to try sea anenome for the first time, which was a good experience. It was fresh and I enjoyed the texture. I also tried the duck magret and paella, both of which were really well made and flavorful. The dishes are all beautiful and are Instagram-worthy! :) Service is also polite and attentive. Make sure to reserve around dinner time as there is limited seating. Definitely coming back to try more dishes if I'm every in the area again! read more
8 years ago
Lots of interesting ideas here! The eel "sandwich was an amazing creation. I could have just had some of the eel on the side, as it is not a sandwich you pick up, more like crackers with amazing things on it. But some of the best eel ever. I also liked the cod cheeks stew rich and deep with flavor. Other things on the menu looked interesting as well, but hard to try them all! Lots of people were trying the mixed seafood grill when we were there and that looked great. We also had a couple of misses, at least for us. I'm a huge lover of squash blossoms and they can them the night we were there. But the batter was a bit odd heavy sort of like fish and chips batter and didn't really work for me. The granita dessert was also not a favorite, so I would suggest getting something else. Consider making a reservation as they did turn away people for dinner who didn't have one. read more
The rustic decor and atmosphere at this small cozy restaurant is welcoming and the service is excellent. We enjoyed artichoke with quail egg for started and the main was a seafood paella. Both were delicious and matched well with a local red wine. I've had better paella elsewhere in Barcelona but this one was still pretty good. For dessert we had buratta with fig and cocoa chips and it was delicious. I would go back to this restaurant. read more
8 years ago
Decided to go after seeing the glowing reviews and was not disappointed! We started with the skipjack on pistachio toast with sour cream as many recommended it and it was a pleasure for the palate. The flavor combination is amazing. We followed with some Iberian ham on toast and finished with a seafood paella to share. The paella took a bit longer to be served, but worth the wait - the mussels were some of the best I've ever had and complimented the dish very well. I'll probably be back soon just to have one more bite of the skipjack! read more
8 years ago
I really wanted to try this restaurant having seen the reviews. I have to say I'm disappointed. I thought the items on the menu were entree size. Nope, they're smaller than appetizer size. They're more like bite size. Tiny. And pretentious. Very unique but lack flavor. The skip jack tasted like cracker and raw fish, whereas the crab "don't touch my eggs" tasted like fried soft shell crab and poached eggs. Just weird. Maybe I'm not sophisticated enough to appreciate this stuff but it just doesn't do anything for me. read more
8 years ago
Great place great food had an amazing paella and it was just fantastic Also my hosts joana was beyond great thank you again read more
My friend and I wanted to try a restaurant focused on Catalan cuisine and came across this place on Yelp! Located in the La Barceloneta area near the water, this restaurant is super quaint and low key. The menu is written on a chalk board and rotated around the restaurant. For small plates, we ordered the cod fish canneloni with white beans and roe, queen clam ceviche and corn (my least favorite dish), flat bread with tomato, and rice with butifarra and octopus (my favorite dish). The last dish was really, really good, flavorful, and filling. I would definitely order this dish again. For desserts, we ordered the burrata with cacao and figs and corn with milk, meringue, and coconut ice cream. I am not too fond of cheese, so the buratta dessert was a meh for me. The corn dessert however was wonderful! read more
8 years ago
What a gem in Barcelona! After feasting on "typical" tapas dishes that involved either bread or rice, I wanted to try something different and Somorrostro fits that requirement. This is modern tapas at its finest. Honestly, the presentation, quality, innovation, and flavors is on par with some of the Michelin restaurants out there. They deserve at least 1 star! Come on Michelin Guide, you're missing out! The skip jack appetizers were out of this world! The fish was sweet with enough briny-ness to it while the glaze enhanced it. The pistachios provided a different texture that brought the entire dish together. My clam ceviche was phenomenal! I've never had ceviche this way before as the seafood is typically mixed with other ingredients but the way the clams were served still in the shell was genius. The wild rabbit was better than I'd expected from a "steamed" protein dish. We were warned that because this is wild caught, we may run into some bb pellets. Luckily we didn't encounter any although it would've been cool to document. I ordered the crab "don't touch my eggs" dish mostly for the name but ended up being very impressed with the flavors. The egg (chicken egg that is) was perfectly cooked, lightly poached giving the egg whites a beautiful, silky texture. The softshell crab was well seasoned and deep fried. The best dish of the meal is the rice and octopus. Sure this is reminiscent of a paella, and who knows, maybe it is but masked under a different name. What we liked about it is how flavorful it was. Each grain was perfectly infused with rich flavors and the crunchy parts were the best! Regrettably I was way too full after the large meal to entertain any desserts. So here's a tip: try not to stuff yourself silly so that you'll have some room for desserts after. It'll be difficult to ration yourself since their main entrees all sound and look so good! read more
9 years ago
Somorrostro is a cute little restaurant in the La Barceloneta area serving tapas with a creative, modern flare! We shared the.. + queen clam ceviche and corn + cod fish cannelloni with white beans and fish roe: my favorite of the night! + rice with 'botifarra' and octopus: very flavorful + flat bread with tomato: a Spanish staple that we wanted to try one last time while in Barcelona and for dessert.. + corn with milk, meringue and coconut ice-cream: this was a really interesting dessert that wasn't too sweet + burrata, cacao and fig-nut bread: I love burrata anything, this had a nice balance of sweet and salty The desserts fell a little short for me, but I enjoyed the food. The menu is pretty seafood heavy which is a plus in my book (team pescatarian forever) and I loved the contemporary touch with all of the dishes. Really wished we could have tried the octopus dishes because they looked amazing on Yelp, but hey - that's what happens when you have a weekly rotating menu changing based on seasonal ingredients. 10/10 would visit again! read more
How is this restaurant not on Michelin's map... honestly! Tucked away from the tourist traps and busy chic streets of Barcelona, you'll find Somorrostro in the heart of the old residential buildings next to the beaches. With 188 reviews of 4.5 stars, it's not quite a hidden gem... but it's a definite gem. This was the best food we ate the entire trip and the amazing part, it wasn't the most expensive either... BONUS! It is a small place ... smaller than most places and reservations are a must! We saw many people turned away and unable to taste the incredible food the chefs were creating. I would say that the large menu holds something for everyone... from vegetarian to carnivores, there's something that will tempt your taste buds and send you in euphoria. We were a big group and we ordered 8 dishes... probably could have ordered more to be honest! It is small plates that is meant to be shared but each dish could maybe be shared realistically with only 3 people at most. Grilled vegetables, pork belly, and ham - to call it just pork belly and ham is just wrong... it was thinly sliced and fried up pork belly that calls your mind to name it the bestchicharron or fried bacon you ever had. The grilled vegetables help you think this is as healthy as a salad 5/5 Steam local vegetables - a nice bowl of many vegetables that had a nice bite and flavour to it. It had a green crema on top .. it was mild in flavour. It was good but there are many other dishes to order 4/5 Skipjack tuna with pistachio and sour cream - this is their take on sushi where they take local raw tuna and add the most mind blowing flavours to it. I could have eaten the 2 pieces myself... order one for the table and for yourself really. It was so savoury with that drizzle of bronze glaze. I'm not sure what that was but it was mindblowing. I loved the addition of crunchy and crispy vegetables and bread to give it a nice contrast to the soft tuna. 5+/5 Duck Magret - Another phenomenal dish and so pretty ... plating is very nice here. The duck was perfectly cooked with it's colour being the perfect shade of burnished dark rubies. It was so delicious with its glaze (red wine?) and with its sweeter components (sweet potato puree and passion fruit) complimenting it perfectly. 5+/5 Honey tempura eggplant - light crispy eggplant of varying types (small round, long Japanese types...) and then glazed with a sweet local honey. Another great vegetable plate 4/5 Seafood Paella - I died when I saw this... check out my picture and tell me that's completely the best looking seafood dish in a long looong time. I couldnt believe how amazing and delicious this was. Crispy rice soaked with all the flavours of the seafood and saffron. The rest of the rice is toothsome and flavoured so wonderfully as the bedrock to TONS of perfectly cooked seafood. Langoustine, shrimp, mussels, and clams... none of them tiny or off. I wanted to eat this all... the best part, it's quite affordable to the rest of Barcelona for seafood paella. 5++/5 Dark Chocolate mousse - rich, creamy, and the right amount of bitterness to not send you into sugar overload. This is made for chocolate lovers 5/5 Crema Catalana - the iconic dessert of the region and its done so well here. Creamy, smooth, silky custard with a touch of the local lemon to give it a nice sweet citrus note. It has a light crackling of caramelized sugar to remind you of the French creme brulee. Perfect way to end the night 5/5 Service here is fun and joyful... it might be a bit aloof but you can easily flag them down and they speak perfect English. Honestly... I want to go back here if I ever return to Barcelona. The food and atmosphere was phenomenal. I still dream of that paella! read more
9 years ago
We came to this lovely restaurant the very first night we were in Barcelona! It's located a block down from the ports, so even just walking there treated us to quite the view. We had made reservations over a week in advance, but we got lost on the way (terrible tourists). Streets are confusing and taking the metro for the first time in a different country is always unnerving, especially with older parents....long story short, we were half an hour late to our reservation. Understandably, they had given away our table, since we were a larger group of 6, but told us that we could come back 2 hours later and they would be able to give us the table. It's a very small restaurant, so this was completely understandable. The owner/manager spoke perfect English, and was very understanding! The restaurant is dimly lit, very small, and intimate. It was completely packed, yet the service never seemed to lag. Our waiter gave us a lot of recommendations for tapas, as there were so, so many choices and we were overwhelmed! What We Ordered: -Seafood Paella (5/5): This was the very reason we wanted to come here, and it did not disappoint. Definitely the best paella I've ever had! Man, I'm writing this review at midnight right now and I'm getting hungry just thinking of it. The rice was perfectly moist, and the mussels were so juicy. Since this is a tapa place, they do require that you order two servings' worth of paella at a time! -Tuna tartare (3/5): Good, but a little forgettable. Tiny portion even for a tapa--had trouble splitting this with just my mom. -Steamed mussels (5/5): Amazing!! Somorrostro absolutely does mussels right. These were by far the most flavorful, juicy, decadent mussels I've ever had. My cousin even said that he thinks that Barcelona has ruined mussels in America for him forever. Charcoal grilled seafood mix (5/5): Wonderful! One serving is so affordable with a generous, generous portion. I couldn't get enough of the clams and the squid! Octopus with potatoes and chorizo (4/5): Definitely an interesting combination, to say the least, but somehow really worked for me. I loved the potatoes and the octopus! The chorizo was a tiny bit salty, but 'twas a forgivable offense. Soft shell crab and poached egg (5/5): YUM! I've never even thought about eating these two together, but let me tell you, this combination was fantastic. Honestly, I think I'm just a sucker for runny eggs, but this was so so good. One pitcher of sangria (4/5): Couldn't go to Barcelona without getting sangria! The pitcher was very affordable, as well as the perfect portion to split amongst a group of friends. It was fruitier and sweeter than I was used to, but it was definitely strong! I actually felt buzzed by the end of my meal, which was a little alarming, considering I could barely taste the alcohol HAHA. All in all, I'm very glad that we stopped by Somorrostro as our first eatery in Barcelona--it's a great destination for tourists and locals alike! If you're ever in the marina district of Barcelona, make sure to check it out! read more
9 years ago
I was on a mission for the best Paella in Barcelona, and let me tell you that Somorrostro didn't disappoint. I headed towards Barceloneta Beach with determination. This place was ranked number one in an area that is known for having some pretty incredible seafood. Upon arrival, the quaint and intimate setting immediately had me. For non Spanish/Catalan speakers, there are English menus everywhere. For an appetizer, I had the "Ceviche De Almeja Reina y Maiz" or "Queen Clam Ceviche and Corn. It was incredible. The lightness and freshness was unlike anything I'd ever had before. At long last came the meal I had been waiting months for.... Seafood Paella. The richness of the rice was unlike anything I'd ever had before. Topped with mussels, clans, prawns, and octopus, only minutes out of the sea. Definitely a must try if in Barcelona read more
7 years ago
This place is awesome. Amazing menu of exquisitely prepared and presented food. Wish we had found it earlier in our stay. read more
7 years ago
Came here for seafood and was not disappointed. Prices are a bit expensive but worth it. Started with oysters with passion fruit, great. Potatoes and spicy sauce, good. Sangria, strong and good. Paella, excellent. Takes 40 mins to prepare so enjoy the tapas and sangria while you wait. The duck is suppposed to be outstanding but they were out, so sad. read more
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