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Tabarlot

4.4 (48 reviews)
ModerateCatalan, Tapas Bars
Closed • 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Patatas bravas
Millie S.

After hours of wandering La Rambla and sampling a little bit of everything at the surrounding markets, my gluttonous self decided I was still hungry and found this quiet tapas bar to take a little breather at. Given its proximity to the main street, I was surprised at how peaceful it was when I came in around 9pm - just a few tables filled and they were finishing up. But no matter, I perched myself at the bar and promptly started off with a glass of red and the gorgonzola and pear croquettes. They were a little too salty and cheesy and mushy for my taste, but still had good flavor. Next came their patatas bravas, drizzled over with mayonnaise and some sauce of paprika/chile/oil. It was DELICIOUS. That dish was definitely meant to be shared but I downed the whole thing myself. Lastly came a Iberian ham flatbread with brie and shoestring fries - a little more basic but still pretty good. Stuffed at this point, and with the bartender/waitress totally judging me on the side for how much I was eating (who doesn't gorge themselves when on vacation in a foreign country? Judge on, bartender, I certainly have no regrets), I finally got the bill and split. All in all, a solid dinner with plenty of inexpensive wine to boot. If you're walking La Rambla or are in the area, I highly recommend this place - it's quiet enough that you wouldn't think it's right off tourist central, it has great food, and it's very reasonably priced.

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.

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.

Wifi speed test results
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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This is now our second time for breakfast here with our 3 kids. The food and vibe is the perfect start to our adventures in Spain.

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Review Highlights - Tabarlot

“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
•€€€

Stumbled here by chance on my family's first night in Barcelona. We ate early, arriving at 6pm and…read morewas seated right away. A line formed and remained by 7:30pm and thereafter. They did bus the tables to seat people with a noticeable quickness. They have a rotating daily menu that changes the specials each day. We ended up here 3x and each time had different foods. Some evenings we enjoyed make the others so it'll depend on what menu items you get each day. Food came quick, service was prompt, and prices were more than reasonable.

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

Dining room

Cerveseria Catalana - Lenguado con calamares

Lenguado con calamares

Cerveseria Catalana - Open till 1:30am?

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Open till 1:30am?

La Alcoba Azul - Spicy Potato

La Alcoba Azul

4.6(208 reviews)
0.3 km•Barri Gòtic
•€€

This place was absolutely worth the wait for a table! From the moment we sat down, Sabastian made…read moreus feel so welcome and taken care of. Not only was his service incredible, but he also gave us amazing recommendations for our upcoming trip to Buenos Aires in two weeks. The food was hands-down our best meal in Barcelona. Every dish felt authentic and full of flavor. Our favorites were the accordion-style baked potato topped with creamy aioli and spicy sauce, and the truffle brie toast, which was completely out of this world. To top it all off, the meal ended with a shot of local acorn liquor as we toasted Jordi, our other server, which also made the whole experience feel so special. And shoutout to Flor behind the bar for the fantastic margaritas and sangria! Thank you, Sabastian, Jordi, and Flor for making our Barcelona trip so unforgettable. We'll be talking about this meal for a long time!

I had an excellent dinner here. The bartender/server was great, he helped walk me through some of…read morethe menu items and we discussed the different foods as I was eating. The inside of this place js small but has great decor, you feel like your stepping back into medieval times. It's perfectly at home in the gothic quarter. I had the bread to start with the tomato spread, this was very good. The spicy potato was phenomenal, a smothered baked potato in a nice blend of sauces. Then the sea bass and prawns in a coconut milk based soup...the star. Reminded me of a Thai Tom Kha soup. Overall would highly recommend. If I ever return to Barcelona, I will stop in.

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La Alcoba Azul
La Alcoba Azul
La Alcoba Azul - Sangria with a touch of cinnamon

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Sangria with a touch of cinnamon

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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Tapeo - Worked his butt off

Worked his butt off

Tapeo - Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

Tapeo

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Restaurant Pasa Tapas

Restaurant Pasa Tapas

2.8(8 reviews)
1.2 km•Barceloneta
•€€€

Walking from Barceloneta Beach, I stumbled upon Pasa Tapas and lured in by a very affordable menu…read moredel dia at lunch. Alas it was pretty average but you do have a variety of options and it came with wine which was a nice bonus. Started with some fideuá but found this paella noodle dish a little one note. Ironically the fried whole fishes, which didn't look very appetizing, were surprisingly decent. Crispy fried and served next to some refreshing salad. A simple flan rounds out the meal on a sweet note. Mostly locals inside. Not a destination stop per se but good value at lunch if you happen to be walking by.

Did not enjoy my experience at all, if not even ruined my experience with great paella!…read more Disclaimer: I went to this place as part of a Sandeman tapas tour. (Was absolute rubbish and waste of time) The service: minimal Food: Below average paella Portion: I have had bigger tapas for babies Drinks: I have no idea what was served. Some form of watered down alco that's neither here nor there All in all, not a good experience at all. Agree I went with Sandeman so part to blame would be them. But my view is that if you love food, care about your customers, love your business; then care for your brand and don't join crappy partnerships. And if you plan to do that; suck it up and serve proper food!

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Restaurant Pasa Tapas - Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

Restaurant Pasa Tapas - Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

Restaurant Pasa Tapas - Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

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Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

Tabarlot - catalan - Updated October 2026

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