Somorrostro is a popular, modern tapas bar in Barceloneta with creative dishes meant to be shared! Coming in for dinner with no reservation, we got a seat at the bar and got a full view of the open kitchen. We started with the zucchini flower stuffed with cheese and deep-fried, but this popular tapa was quite disappointing, as it turned out quite greasy and was not particularly distinct in flavor. To share, we then ordered the seafood paella, which was prepared right in front of us with short grain rice, broth, tomatoes, and octopus, shrimp, clams, and mussels. The paella was fresh and delicious, with al dente rice grains that were perfectly coated with the saffron-infused broth and that had formed a sticky, crispy crust on the bottom of the pan! I was impressed by the fresh flavors of the food here and would definitely return to try out more of their other creative dishes! read more

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This place was amazing. We loved everything we ordered from apps to dessert and drinks! If I am ever back in the area would totally come again. I do think reservations are important here. We made a reservation so we had no problem but watched many people get turned away due to no reservations. read more

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Just. Wow. Don't leave Barcelona without trying this location. Ease into the meal by asking for the top 3 suggestions and begin adding from there. We loved every bite. Literally. Absolute MUST: Skipjack with Pistacio and Sour Creme. read more

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Good place to visit for a special dinner. Some of the tapas were very inventive like the fish of the day with fried artichokes or the crabs with fried corn. Some of the dishes were more "normal" like mussels or rice arroz. Also good but slightly overprized. The service was good. The restaurant nicely decorated. Unfortunately, we did not make reservations in advance and only got a small table next to the kitchen. A good place for a night out with a loved one, but make reservations in advance. You need to expect a bill of 30€ per person. read more

I agree with everyone that this is THE spot for the BEST tapas and seafood paella in Barcelona. The prices are AMAZING for what you get and the food is insane quality. We started off with the seafood paella for 2 (of course) which is a Barcelona signature and had incredible flavours. It was loaded with mixed seafood including clams, mussels, and shrimps. I can never have paella again unless it's from here because I have been spoiled by the chef here. Speaking of chef, we sat at the bar in the beginning because we were a walk-in and we were able to have a glass of sangria while we watched them cook. Completely open kitchen concept which we loved!! read more

OMG! This was such a find! A teeny place on a teeny street in the cool neighborhood of Barceloneta. The paella was fabulous. The skipjack on pistachios to die for as was the aubergine and the little fish that were crispy and wonderful. ( I can't remember their name!) That are part of the slow food community which means all fish just caught locally and all produce grown by them or local. Can't say enough about this little treasure. Make a reservation and enjoy! read more

I wish I had gotten the name of the adorable server who was so, so friendly. Here's what the 6 of us had... Sea anemone Black pasta Mixed seafood with escargot and clam and mussels and shrimp (Amazing) steam veggies Tempura broad beans Rice with Botifarra (sausage) and octopus Skipjack on pistachio cracker with sour cream... (SFG!!) 3 bottles of good wine, 13 dishes plus bottles water and bread PLUS three very good desserts... ... 205 euros! OK, not all the dished were perfect but they were all innovative and the place was friendly. read more

Hubby wanted to try this place when we weren't able to make reservations the first time around. We arrived for an early dinner, and were the first group to be seated for the evening. It's a small, but cozy little place that looks like a mini villa in the middle of the city. We had the entire place to ourselves the first half of our meal. They even had a high chair for our daughter. The menu is presented on a blackboard that is easy to read. Items are erased as they sell out of it. We tried a few dishes, and the portions are definitely on the smaller side. The Skip Jack was basically two bites of fresh fish and similar for the Eel. The textures complemented each other with the fish and the cream and some element of crunch. My favorite was the Calcots in Tempura while Hubby loved the simply oven baked Shrimp from Barceloneta. Each dish was presented beautifully. For dessert we tried the Almond Milefuilles. It was a different take on the traditional dessert with an interesting texture that made up the layers. read more

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Don't pay attention to the hours on the website. Showed up and 10:10 after calling to make a reservation just before and they weren't serving the full menu. There was no mention of that when I called. Then got pressured into ordering because the kitchen was closing. Asked if I could have more time to order and they said no. Decided to leave instead. Was a pretty disappointing approach to customer service. Don't waste your time on this rude place. read more

This place was really delicious. It was just far enough from the bustle of the beach in Barceloneta. The menu was delicious and I wanted to eat everything. We had 5 dishes: the skipjack with pistachios and sourcream The duck with passion fruit. Brandada with eggplant and figs. aubergine tempura with honey. & Crab "dont touch my eggs." The waitress was extremely helpful, and it was probably my favorite meal in Barcelona. There is plenty of space in the restaurant, but I didnt see outdoor seating. The food was very reasonably priced and plated beautifully. It was around 52€ for 2 people with beer and dessert. I left extremely satisfied and ready to eat there again, the next time I got hungry. read more

Somorrostro - Menu en Inglés - Catalan Near Me - Barcelona, B

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I can only join the concert of praise: everything I've had on the menu was fresh, excellent and creative. Even the steamed vegetables are tasty which is a sign of quality. Don't leave without trying a dessert even. Restaurant is a very pleasant place (40 clients only so book in the evening) and staff is nice - they speak English. Count 30€ per person read more

Stumbled across Somorrostro while on a business trip in Barcelona thanks to handy, dandy Yelp and decided to check it out after reading some of the reviews. I'm a sucker for seafood, tapas, and sangria -- what can I say? Somorrostro is seriously the epitome of high-end flavors in a low-key setting. The staff was incredibly helpful and walked me through an extensive tapas menu, and the food was exactly what I needed after a long and rough day of air travel. Highlights from my solo dinner there included the octopus with Spanish chorizo and the uni, although with its proximity to the ocean something tells me all of the seafood served here would be amazing. I'm not sure when I'll be in Barcelona next, but you can bet that I'll be paying Somorrostro a visit (or two or three) when I am. read more

Somorrostro - Octopus with potatoes and "chorizo" (aka chicharrones) - Catalan Near Me - Barcelona, B

Beautiful food. Amazing service. Let them bring you food and you will have a meal of a lifetime read more

Somorrostro - Catalan Near Me - Barcelona, B

Delicious tapas. Reasonably priced. I had the smoked sardine dumplings, duck magret (steak-like) and a zucchini flower stuffed with cheese. Everything was awesome. I liked the stuffed zucchini flower the most since I've never had anything like it. They let me do take out for this particular order. Really cute restaurant with very friendly staff. Menu in English. Barceloneta is a charming little neighborhood. read more

Terrible. Garbage. Worst restaurant not only in Barcelona but in most cities. 1) we ordered red Spanish Grenache. The girl gave us a white wine. 2) the tomato bread came out as a cut English muffin with a side of tomato and garlic. We made our own tomato bread... is this normal?!!! It shouldn't be. 3)we ordered the corquettas. My husband's came out frozen inside. He reported this to the server. She apologized and took it back. 4) we ordered the octopus and sausage with rice. It was disgusting. Burnt. The sausage was dry and hard with no flavor. The octopus over cooked. 5) a new croquetta came out. It was burnt. (Of fucking course). 6) we ate nothing more than a few bites. We paid for our bill in full and went to a different place for dinner. Do NOT come here. read more

Little out of my way but so happy I made the effort to fine this place - thanks to all previous Yelp posts!!! Food is so simple, yet so amazing. I only regret I am not able to try everything. read more

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This was a nice experience. The atmosphere is peaceful. The staff members are pleasant and the ingredients are high quality. They take a lot of time and care for playing and the dishes were beautiful. The food is good but not revolutionary in terms of flavor. The sangria however is incredible. The paella is worth the wait and the the burrata dessert dish is light, refreshing, and decadent without being overly sweet. It may not be at the top of my list when I return to Barcelona but I would go back and would tell others to check it out as a pleasant secret near the water read more

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When in Barcelona, do yourself a favor and visit Somorrostro. This restaurant is everything you would want from a restaurant in Barcelona: a cozy ambiance, a variety of delicious tapas, and a selection of local wines. My wife and I started our dinner with the Iberian Ham and Flat Bread with Tomato. The ham was heavenly and the bread was nicely toasted and topped with fresh flavorful tomato. Next we tried the Skipjack with Pistachio and Sour Cream, which our server indicated was the restaurant's specialty. The sushi grade skipjack was served raw over a crunchy pistachio cracker and creamy sour cream and topped with a lightly salty soy sauce. It was a perfect mixture of complimenting flavors and textures and definitely a must order. Next we had the Seafood Paella which was some of the best paella I have ever had. The rice was lightly crisp, savory, and briny and topped with a generous portion of fresh flavorful seafood including mussels, clams, and shrimp. Finally we finished the meal with Crema Catalana. The dessert was similar to a crème brulee: a lightly sweet custard cream with a crisp burnt sugar topping. It was a great way to end the meal. read more

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This place was and still one of my favorite food spots from my trip to Barcelona. Definitely get the octopus with Spanish chorizo--it was so good and the crispy bits of chorizo added a nice smoky flavor to the whole dish. The Crab, don't touch my egg was also really flavorful. It's a fried soft shell crab with a poached egg and salmon roe, but the broth that it comes in is great. We also got the paella (minimum order for 2 people at 14 euros each) and that was pretty good as well with plenty of small clams and mussels, and there were delicious bits of crispy rice stuck to the pan that we scraped up. Bonus: they clearly get a lot of tourists so the waitresses spoke English pretty well and they had a chalkboard menu that was all in English too. It's a bit of a pricier meal, but it was really worth it! read more

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Excellent hidden gem away from the usual touristy areas of Barcelona yet still in close proximity to the beach.. Catch of the day absolutely amazing.. I also had their potatoes with sauce already put on top and i think that is how people should try potatoes if they order... read more

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My daughter recommend this restaurant. We were surprised!!!! We ordered lots of bish and all was great!!! All dish was special !!!! I recommend !!!! read more

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Cyndy's Bottom Line: A wonderful Barceloneta neighborhood hidden gem serving inventive delicious tapas. *Grilled seafood - a beautifully display of seafood. Grilled to perfection. *Crab "don't touch my egg" - a tempura soft shelled crab with a poached egg, ikura fish eggs and red onions. Break the egg and eat. Deliciouso! A piece of bread would have been good with this dish. *Zucchini blossom stuffed with goat cheese *Rice with burifatta and octopus *Lemon pie - a deconstructed lemon meringue pie with a golden egg read more

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Amazing food!! Great service Y super romántico!! I would definitely recommend this place for anyone and especially if you are a food enthusiast!! I am traveling with a chef so we are always looking for the best places to try! read more

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Seriously and hands down the best meal I had in Barcelona... ever, actually, lets not restrict this to a country or city... THE BEST meal I have had whilst dining out in recent memory. We simply asked the waitress to chose from the tapas menu for us, we were 3 and willing to try anything/everything... which is pretty much what we did, I'd recommend it as a strategy. By the end of the meal we had had everything, it was all excellent, from the sea urchin (a bit odd and sweet but worth trying) to the shrimp they didn't put a foot wrong. At the end, with 3 grown men happily sated and having drunk our fill, the bill was less than 170 euro, brilliant value and definitely worth seeking out of you are in the city. read more

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They have various tapas. Lots of seafood options, and I am glad we chose those because they were delicious and fresh seafood. Great service...caters to tourists. They have a menu in Spanish and another in English if needed. Sangria is also a must try here! read more

Somorrostro - Mixed seafood grill - Catalan Near Me - Barcelona, B

This place was awesome get the Skip Jack and the seafood paella. It was great, they also also have guitar men. This place is so good. read more

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I have to add my 3 cents in on this one. The kitchen here is great, and almost all dishes rate high in the 4 to 5 range. Because they cater to tourists, prices are a bit high, but overall, we felt that a 5 star food quality was delivered. The most interesting thing is there is such an assortment of fresh shellfish here, that's their core. For us Bonita with pistachios crust, and cream cheese spread underneath was a winner, an awesome fusion of flavors. As was the duck, grilled shrimp, mixed shellfish, and finally pork tartare. Amazing, fresh and inventive. My kids ate this food faster than candy. Service put this place over the top for us, rarely is a small house, small plates restaurant highly attentive here in Europe. A major plus for us here, very good and probably getting better, because the fine lady who served us seems to know extremely well how to run the front of a restaurant. A real manager, and she speaks perfect English, but of course preferring you try your Spanish. A lot of mid priced restaurants in Europe are so so in this category, no real service floor management. We interacted with the staff quite a bit which probably helped our service level. Definitely worth it, if you want some fusion or even a classier shellfish rich paella. Head in to the heart of barceloneta for the Somorrostro that's food not beach. Yum! read more

Somorrostro - Catalan Near Me - Barcelona, B

Wow, I wish we found this spot earlier in our stay in Barcelona (although we had fantastic food elsewhere as well). The best culinary ending. The area it is in (Barceloneta) felt like "Spain" to us. I wanted to explore it more, but alas, will save that for the next visit. We were a little worried they may be too busy or we'd have a wait based on the previous reviews but we got a table right away. Menus are written on big blackboards (I liked this practice throughout Europe) in English and Catalan. We tried the duck rice, goat cheese filled zucchini flowers, patatas bravas, scallops and the Iberian ham plate. Every morsel was devoured. We were blown away by everything. Favorites were the duck rice and zucchini flowers which we'd never had. Although fried, they were so light and delicious. Wine menu is great and they are helpful with making suggestions based on what you like. Service was excellent. I wanted so badly to try the plate of chocolate/bread/olive oil/salt but we literally had to run out of there when we realized the last train in Barcelona ran at midnight. Oops! They are opened every day from 1pm until midnight. You must make this a stop if you are in the city. Not far from the beach and off the over-beaten tourist path. Five Full Stars. read more

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Food: 3.5/5.0 Service: 3.0/5.0 Value: 3.5/5.0 Decor: 3.0/5.0 Overall: 3.5/5.0 I found this place to be good but a letdown after getting slightly worked up by yet another 4.5 Yelp rating. This is a tight little tapas spot on a side street which I was a fan of, and the menu was solid, with everything from fried sea anemone to duck magret to monkfish liver. (The menu was also literally written on a solid black board 3-4 feet tall which I thought was great, and came separately in both English and Spanish versions.) Unfortunately, taste was a little lacking, with several of the ingredient combinations a bit questionable or borderline flavorless. Not bad at all and totally worth going, but just not worthy of getting assigned so many pointy shapes. Pricing was reasonable at roughly Eur 8-12 each post-VAT, which is not great on a per-calorie basis given the small size of several items, but good on a per-unit work basis (do note their menu prices are pre-VAT, which I thankfully noticed in several prior reviews as such a surprise would admittedly have pissed me off). The waitstaff spoke decent English. I say skip the paella and do 2-3 plates per person if you're reasonably hungry. read more

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Excellent food. Stands up to anything in San Francisco and probably best meal in our two week Spain trip. The skip jack with pistachio is a must have and the the eel sandwich was amazing. Wines picked by server were excellent. read more

Really good seafood plates in a nice sit down restaurant. It is located near the Barceloneta area and has access to some really fresh seafood, and it shows in the food they serve. The shrimp, mussels, and cockels, and catch of the day(white fish) were all cooked amazingly well. The eggplant sashimi was a miss - while it's what they said (uncooked eggplant), it didn't taste amazing. However, the plating was well done, and the couscous it came with was very savoury. The Padron peppers, garden tomatoes and zucchini hearts were also great, but definitely not as amazing as the seafood dishes. Although the portions are somewhat small or tapas sized, the prices are reasonable and we ended up ordering about eight different dishes and a bottle of wine for under 100€. The coolest thing is that they bring you a giant (English menu available as well) menu to your table for you to order from! read more

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So good we've been back twice in a week! The skipjack is the best, but the beetroot bravas were awesome too. You MUST get the burrata with cocoa and fig for dessert! read more

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Great!If your looking for a place near the beach where you can relax than this is the place to go!I went there with my sisters,Mom,and Dad. The waiter was very nice. The food was very good and the shrimp was not to miss. We quickly made friends with the waiter. I recommend the "charcoal grilled seafood mix" and "zucchini flower goat cheese" It was worth it, you cant miss it.:3 read more

Seafood paella was legit here. Delish! Make sure you order it as soon as you sit down because it takes 30 minutes to cook. Pan con tomate and pimientos Del pardon were so good. read more

Awesome! Yelp delivers again! A must while in Barcelona if you are a foodie or mildly adventurous diners. I am mildly adventurous, and my wife will try anything. Service was great. Small restaurant. Cool decor. Great feel of the place. Extremely fresh ingredients. Every element from ingredients to preparation to combinations to presentation were fabulous. We ate: Sautéed Wild mushrooms, blue fish with quinoa & mushrooms, cod fish brandada with ratatouille, flat bread with tomato. All spectacular! Deserts - apple tatin and tartlets with quince. Both were scrumptious. I am taking a very happy girl home tonight! read more

Somorrostro - Desert. Yum! Apple tatin - Catalan Near Me - Barcelona, B

Delicious. Everything. Do it. Got the clams, rabbit, oysters, artichoke with quail egg. Strong sangria. Great atmosphere great food. Yes. read more

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Risotto was WAY under cooked. Ratatouille was just salsa on kale chips almost. The food was way underwhelming. For the price this was awful. One star because our waitress was very kind. read more

Somorrostro - 80% kale chips. Not worth the money - Catalan Near Me - Barcelona, B

By far the favorite meal from our 4 days in Barcelona. Definitely order the Paella. So incredible!Our tour guide said to find a good paella it that takes 30-40 minutes to prepare, is served to a minimum of 2 people and there are no pictures on the menu. This place checked all 3 boxes! The service was outstanding the the restaurant was so adorable. They had all the tapas written in English on a chalk board which was nice touch! Having traveled on from Barcelona, we regretted not stopping in for one last round of paella! read more

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Looked up best paella and this restaurant popped up! Cozy and nice environment. Service as expected like the rest of Barcelona but workers are very friendly and spoke great English. Personally not a fan of paella but their paella was amazing. Also, not a huge fan of red wine either but both red wines I tried were great. 10/10 recommend! read more

Somorrostro - Catalan Near Me - Barcelona, B

Just traveled for 2 weeks throughout southern Spain and this wasHands down the Best tapas in barcelona! Great atmosphere, amazing menu, excellent service! Everything they recommended was excellent. Highlights were the dorado, dumplings and gambas! Perfecto! read more

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