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    Tabarlot

    4.4 (48 reviews)
    ModerateCatalan, Tapas Bars
    Closed • 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Jenn L.

    A nice little restaurant away from the touristy areas down an alley in the middle of La Ramblas. There were just a few small groups eating in here, but its a nicely kept secret. The service was impeccable and the food was above and beyond what we expected. We ordered a variety of croquettes, paella, grilled octopus with potatoes, duck confit and was recommended to get the tomato bread, which we didn't regret. All the food came out nicely paced. First the croquettes, the goat cheese one was my absolute favorite. Then came the octopus and lemme tell you... we cleaned this dish! It was just as good as Greece. So flavorful and tender. I'm still thinking of this dish! Then the seafood paella came out and my husband is not a fan of paella in Europe because he doesn't like al dente cooked rice. But this place.. the rice was fluffy and fully cooked just the way he likes it. It had tons of seafood buried within it and was super flavorful. We topped off our dinner with Cream Catalana and was given two glasses of complimentary champagne!! We tried to go back before we left, but got caught up in the Spain lock down as part of the Coronovirus.

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    Elizabeth W.

    First day in Barcelona and decided to try Tabarlot based on Yelp reviews! The food was great, but the staff were amazing. At a table close to ours, a medical emergency occurred. The staff reacted professionally and calmly. What could have become a truly devastating evening for everyone was possibly quite literally saved by the staff intervening when they did. While the food is definitely worth the visit, we could not let this experience go by without mentioning it. We had mushrooms with Iberian ham sauce (so delicious), deep fried artichoke hearts, and croquettes as tapas. For mains, we had lamb ribs,langostini paella, lobster paella and grilled salmon. All were very tasty!

    Chicken strips, bread with tomato spread, salmon plate, green peppers, deep-fried artichoke
    Payal B.

    A very warm place with good service, nice staff and great food! We ordered quite a few tapas. Our favorites were the potatoes and the chicken strips, oh my goodness were they tasty! If I would go again I'd order those but not reorder the deep fried artichoke as there wasn't a dipping sauce, and as a gluttonous American, I need my sauces .

    The outside view. Invitingly lit.
    Tam H.

    A very friendly (English speaking) tapas bar that has soulful atmosphere and a nice modern industrial aesthetic to it. The glow of lights uplighting behind a nice looking bar that has sime snack food laid out behind glass displays. The staff were passionate about both the food and the music. (janis joplin featured heavily) which only made me enjoy the food even more. As for the food! Fresh, tasty, varied mix of delicious fish/meat dishes and side plates and platters of tgings like sliders etc... Ill add descriptions to the numerous photos i took. Lol Oh and a great repetoir of craft beer bottles and wine to which they seem to have great knowledge. I simply cannot fault this place. Fab.

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    Liam G.

    A #NomadCEO Review Upon entering, the staff are bilingual and seem to be very skilled at greeting people in their native language within a few seconds of inspection! Tabarlot has refreshingly fast wifi (30mb+) which is much harder to find in Barcelona than it should be. There are one or two power outlets, and the staff seem quite OK with you using them. With a simple and great value breakfast menu, it's extremely friendly for English travellers and a good spot to get a few hours work done with only a few euros outlay. The food portions are all quite small, but Tabarlot seems to favour higher quality ingredients while keeping their prices reasonable with smaller portions. Coffee is rich and full bodied. The most substantial food you'll find here is a hamburger or bocadilla (a sub sandwich). Overall, a great bar/coffee shop that manages to maintain a traditional and high quality Spanish menu, while providing an upmarket decor and tourist friendly service that makes you feel more than comfortable to sit and get some work done.

    Carley P.

    Friendly service, the guys working made a point to make sure I was enjoying my meal and even inquired about where I was from. They were patient with my butchered Spanish! My beer, tortilla espanola, and pan con tomate were all super tasty but quite pricey around $16 USD.

    Ryan C.

    Absolutely loved this place. This was our go-to place for drinks and food. It was close to our hotel and the staff were always very nice. The food was fantastic!!

    We went becausee if it's convenient location, but stayed for the great sangria and food (tapas and main dishes)! We shared alit her if sangria as we mulled over the menu and ambiance. All of the tapas we got were great. The sausage and white beans was great too!

    Cod Fritters. Amazing!
    John W.

    Great tapas. Wonderful service and staff. Very welcoming of an American wandering the city by himself. Appreciate the hospitality and enjoyed a relaxing dinner with live music.

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    Great tapas bar! We had the fried Brie, croquettes, salad and the crispy pork. All very good. The atmosphere is chill and relaxed as well.

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    Best tapas I've had since my hubby and I got to Barcelona. Would definitely come back!!

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    Good place to escape from crowd, find peace and good foods. Try traditional potatoes.

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    10 years ago

    Lovely little place in Barcelona great tapas lovely staff & the tuna tartare is fantastic!

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    “A nice little restaurant away from the touristy areas down an alley in the middle of La Ramblas.”

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    Cerveseria Catalana - Beef tenderloin with foie gras

    Cerveseria Catalana

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    1.6 km•L'Eixample
    •€€€

    Oh my goodness this is so good. If I ever go to Barcelona again I would come here…read more Must get: Steak with foie gras on bread 8/10: sooo decadent and luxurious. It's abt 8 euros a piece. Very flavorful and fast experience. Oxtail and mashed potatoes 10/10: the oxtail meet is so tender and flavorful. The mashed potatoes pair so well with the oxtail. Mushroom, steak, and egg yolk 9/10: soo flavorful and balance of veggies and protein. Amazing textures and flavors. Sparkling sangria: 8/10 I don't normally live the taste of alcohol but this was great. Not tooooo strong and if tastes pretty good if you mix it with the orange juice. Fresh orange juice: 10/10 so tangy and delicious. I can't recommend it enough. Patatas bravas: 9/10 solid no complaints! Dessert Tapas: - bread dessert (Tarija): 11/10 amazing dessert that is creamy, cameralized, and has a mochi like texture. This fried chewy dessert is not too sweet and such an affordable price. - coconut pudding 9/10 solid and refreshing if you like flan - bread, chocolate oil, salt 7/10: I live the complex flavors. The chocolate mousse was light and the bread to mousse ratio was perfect. It's a smaller dessert tho I wouldn't recommend it if ur sharing. Service: amazing! Staff I'm everywhere so it was very easy to order more food. Also we were sitting buy the area where they made dessert and they allowed me to record them making it!! Comfortable ambiance great for date night or casual meals!!!

    As an international traveling food critic and unbeknownst to the staff, the following is what I…read moreexperienced: - The host seated us next to a table of three self-absorbed, loud and obnoxiously nonstop talking late teens early twenties girls. - The food bus'ers attempted to deliver the wrong order to our and nearby tables five times. - The 1/2 order (three small slivers) tomato soaked bread (1/2 PA AMB TOMAQUET) was certainly not worth the €2.5! - The Greek Salad (ENS GREGA) was the worst example of such we have ever had (my party included an authentic Greek). The feta cheese was absolutely disgusting, it tasted like imitation rubber cheese. - The "Al Ajillo" Style Shrimps (GAMBES AMB ALLADA) had a very strange flavor within it, which overwhelmed the garlic flavors. - The Beef Tenderloin (FILET VEDELLA), she had to spit 1/4 of it out because it was too tough. - Everything was overpriced there for the value. If you are in the area DO NOT waste your time nor money dining here!!!

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    Cerveseria Catalana - Dining room

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    Tapeo - Pork ribs - worth another trip to Europe just for this

    Tapeo

    4.6(638 reviews)
    0.8 km•Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
    •€€

    Some meals stay with you forever, and this was one of them…read more The food here was, without question, some of the best I've ever had. The foie gras was absolutely unforgettable--rich, delicate, and simply to die for. The sangria was equally exceptional, fresh, balanced, and dangerously delicious. But what makes this place truly special is something that can't be captured on a menu. The atmosphere, the warmth, the way time seems to slow down... words simply can't do it justice. If you're visiting Barcelona, don't just come here for dinner. Come here to fall in love with the food, the city, the moment, or maybe even someone sitting across the table. An experience I'll never forget.

    My husband and I arrived to Barcelona late in the evening. We had read reviews that the food scene…read moreextended well into the night, so we decided that even though it was 10:30pm, we would still walk over to Tapeo and see if we had any luck getting seating. Well, the restaurant was cute and cozy with a great ambiance. With luck on our side, we found two seats at the bar and quickly ordered drinks. We ordered a pitcher of the sangria (because why not?). The sangria was delicious, refreshing, and made to order. It was definitely more authentic than what we're getting in America. We ordered the patatas bravas, tempura asparagus, the octopus, and the steak. It all came out as it became available. We couldn't decide what our favorite was, to be honest. We ordered an ice cream sandwich for dessert and quickly requested our bill. We didn't want to hold the staff up as we noticed they were cleaning the establishment and people were finishing up. Overall, what a great experience for our first meal in Barcelona! Cute and hidden gem.

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    Worked his butt off

    Tapeo - Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

    Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

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    Arcano Restaurant Barcelona

    Arcano Restaurant Barcelona

    4.5(422 reviews)
    0.7 km•Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
    •€€€

    great experience with friends…read more we arrived at 7pm and didn't leave until 1030p, so that should give you a little hint on whether we liked it to not. ambiance - the entrance is located down a little alleyway. once inside, you are surrounded by stone in an old, cave like building. the lighting and styling make it a cozy space to enjoy a wonderful meal. the service - our waiter (Daniele) was on point. incredibly personable, attentive, and funny! the food was timed incredibly well. they gave us plenty of time to enjoy, instead of rushing things out one after another. we had a group of 11, so we had to do the prix-fixe menu. let me tell you though, the amount of food was easily enough for 15 people. the starters - these were shared with the table, but they definitely brought more than enough. crispy bread with tomatoes and olive oil pesto infused burrata with roasted tomatoes tuna tartare with crispy plantains brioche topped with Catalan sausage, truffle cream, and crunchy mushrooms each of these was tasty. i'd say my favorites were the tuna tartare and the brioche. the mains: each person selected their main. cod cooked 2 ways with trinxat (mashed potato, winter cabbage, rendered pork fat), iberian ham, and figs argentine angus tenderloin Iberian pluma (cut from acorn fed pig), smoked sweet potato i got the last one and it. was. AMAZING. cooked to a medium and was deliciously tender. others reported the angus tenderloin was good, but needed some kind of sauce with it. desserts (pick one): variety of chocolates cannoli filled with goat cheese cheesecake and berries ice cream - passionfruit and raspberry with a white crunch for 65 euro per person for the prix-fixe, this was a great meal to share with friends! drinks - very reasonably priced bottles of wine (around 28 euro per bottle), so we kept well hydrated throughout the experience. others in the group got cocktails and said they were really good as well. i've never spent 3.5 hrs in any restaurant, anywhere, but i would go back here in a heartbeat. i fully recommend checking this place out if you're in Barcelona!

    We got lucky with a walk-in and sat at one of the tables in the front. The waiters here are very…read moreattentive and the restaurant is beautiful. We mainly came in here for cocktails and tried some tapas, but definitely will be back to try more food our next visit to Barcelona!

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    Taverna El Glop - Black Rice with Cuttlefish and Clams

    Taverna El Glop

    4.3(166 reviews)
    2.9 km•Gràcia
    •€€

    What a gem! Yes, it's a bit touristy -- but in the fun, festive, "you're on vacation and loving…read morelife" kind of way. Taverna El Glop wraps you up in its warm, lively atmosphere the second you walk in. We were a group of four, and from start to finish, we had an awesome time. The open kitchen is a great touch -- you can watch the chef in action, which adds to the energy and makes the whole experience feel more connected and authentic. We shared a bunch of dishes, and everything was on point. The paella was rich and delicious -- exactly what we came for. The patatas bravas were crispy, creamy, and gone in seconds, and the shishito peppers were the perfect salty, snacky starter. Of course, we had to get a pitcher of sangria (okay, maybe two), which was fruity, refreshing, and just strong enough to keep things festive. The space itself has this great, rustic charm -- complete with checkered tablecloths and even an old cigarette machine near the bar (haven't seen one of those since I was a kid -- aren't those banned in the U.S. now?). I don't smoke -- smoking sucks -- but it added a bit of unexpected nostalgia and character. Service was excellent. I always make a point to be friendly, ask people their names, and introduce myself -- and that's usually met with warmth. It definitely was here. The staff were quick, kind, and seemed to enjoy the place as much as we did. Personally, I loved it. It's the kind of place you remember -- not because it's fancy or trendy, but because it's fun, flavorful, and full of heart. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

    The best paella we had in Barcelona!! Highly recommended…read morethat you try this place. Their paella has a lot of seafood, the taste is flavorful, and the portion is generous. The service is also great. The manager (Aptiom) even allowed us to dine in even without reservation. When we saw the wait list...it is long! MUST TRY THIS AWESOME PLACE! For food quality, service, and ambience i will rate this experience with 4.8.

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    Snails to the Llauna

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    La Pepita - La Pepita

    La Pepita

    4.6(664 reviews)
    2.2 km•Gràcia
    •€€

    We were referred to La Pepita from a relative who said the food was delicious and a casual spot. We…read morewent to lunch at 1pm (when it opens) after a Sagrada Família tour. It's about a 6 minute taxi ride from there. We were seated in the back room with the writing covering the walls. The front bar seemed a little livelier but we took what was offered. Husband had house red wine (3.50 euros) and I had sangria (4.50 euros). Good pours for both. We started with the red shrimp (gambillos) in a lemongrass sauce, about 6 shrimp for 15 euros. Then grilled octopus (which was very tender) over mash potatos and snap peas for 15 euros. We also had a side of grilled bread (4 pieces) for 3.5. We also ordered the Pepita beef with mash potato but took home for dinner as we were full (18 euros). We finished with the homemade corn ice cream with carmelized popcorn and raspberries, which was very unique at 6.5. We added our names to the wall to top off the meal. Service was quick and friendly. Total bill was 85 euros including 5 drinks. It was our best meal in Barcelona so far.

    Super hopping tapas bar and table place, the signature anchovy dish, ceviche, and octopus were all…read morevery good. The bar guy was very quick and hardworking. The 1906 or something beer was surprisingly good and kind of honey sweet. Cava was great with jamon. The only bad thing is that sitting at the bar, people will keep hitting your backside unless you scoot in sideways Need cash to leave tip : s

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    The walls!

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    My Fucking Restaurant - tarte caprese con chocolate caliente y naranja

    My Fucking Restaurant

    4.4(179 reviews)
    0.3 km•El Raval
    •€€€

    If you are going to call your restaurant My Fucking Restaurant, I am going to visit Your Fucking…read moreRestaurant just based on name alone. And I'm going to order the Fuck Your Diet tasting menu as well. And it was fucking good. Now back to the G. Rated review... Bread with Smoke Butter. Smoked Butter is a beautiful thing, you don't see it in the states often, and for sure I would like to. It's a thing in Barcelona though, and I had it several places Raw Oysters and Grilled Oysters in pickled chicken soup. This was a nice two way presentation. I have to say I'm a fan of grilled oysters Burrata with seaweed pesto and candied tomatoes. This maybe sounded a bit more interesting than it tasted. Candied tomatoes kind of reminded me a stewed tomatoes. But burrata is always a good thing. Shiso Taco with steak tartare and horseradish. This was a miss for me. The Shiso leaf is getting way overdone at the moment, as it seems to be everywhere. It's obviously very common at Japanese sushi bars. I missed having some kind of crunch with the steak tartare. Maybe flash fry the Shiso leaf to make it crispy? This was all one texture Grilled Black Angus Hanger Steak. This was the best dish of the night. Smoked table side with a mini torch on wood embers, it smelled and tasted wonderful. Sweet and Sour Bonito with currents and radicchio. Hit all the right notes, no complaints here. Cuttlefish fried rice with Iberian pork. Had a beautiful crisp layer of rice on the bottom of the pan and the pork and cuttlefish went perfectly together as a surf and turf. It's Spain in a skillet. Passion Fruit Sorbet was a nice palate cleanser, wasn't super sweet, which led nicely into the dessert. Caprese Cake with Hot Chocolate and Orange. I love this flavor profile, which you never get in the US. The citrus of the orange cuts through the richness of the chocolate. Loved it. As far as tasting menus go, It's closer to 4 stars for me, but the place gets 1 extra star for the name and the vision that the chef always wanted to do things right when he owned his fucking restaurant. Now he does. Respect!!!!

    We came here based on its gluten free and the reviews were great…read more The food was great! We loved the food & wine pairing. We went early before the crowd, once the restaurant was filled there will be a wait. New owners took over so same great food. Hopefully they will notice they need more staff. Loved the decor- intimate, modern & rustic. Cool, hip vibe.

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    My Fucking Restaurant
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    Tabarlot - catalan - Updated September 2026

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