This place was recommended by friends as a must during our stop in Barcelona. There were 5 of us and we were able to order almost the entire menu. Some of the food that I did not take pictures of was the tenderloin, meatballs, cheeseburger, salad, and calamari. The food was good and we were full by the time we were done. We did make a reservation just in case. However, people were standing in line by the time we got to the restaurant for our reservation. read more

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touristy, with mediocre food. not sure why so many recommendations for this place, is it being promoted by bots? service was no worse than anywhere else in Spain. read more

cute place but online it says they open at 1pm and when we got there at 1:30 pm they told us to wait another 20 minutes before they opened. Staff was very kind and able to speak english. Location was small but lots of seating available outside. The food was okay. The appetizer was good but our burger was half raw. It was decent for a quick lunch place but would not wait in a like for it. English menu is available. read more

Our tour guide recommended Tantarantana for lunch. He said that it was a local hangout. They offer indoor and patio dining. It was cooling off some so we decided to outside. We ordered several items. The mushroom risotto was the table favorite. It was cooked to perfection and had loads of delicious mushrooms in it. We also loved the burgers. They were juicy and the toppings were fresh. The burgers came with crispy potato straws that were addictive. They were lightly seasoned and not greasy. read more

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One of the best meals we ever had. The cod and the steak with the foie gras were f'ing AMAZING. Again. Best we ever had. You HAVE TO try the fried Camembert with tomato jam. Unbelievable read more

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Great food! Recommended to visit and try the tapas. We enjoyed an amazing afternoon snack.

Cute spot in barcelona. Fast service and opens late. Came here for tapas. The shrimp was extremely good and I would definitely recommend for others to get. The shrimp portion was big as well. read more

Ofttttttt. This was a miss. Compared to other BCN spots, this place was expensive and not good. Our worst meal in 5 days. The quinoa kale salad was uninspired and the kale pieces were too big and should have been cut. The marscopone ravioli was not hot and very one flavor note. The service was middling. Skip this spot. However, if you wish to try it, make sure to get a reservation. read more

Got a recommendation to go here from a local, and it didn't disappoint. Now, eating in Barcelona seems to be more of a group activity, because even the tapas are more of a sharing size, so eating alone seemed to be a bit of a challenge. Anyway, I got the patatas bravas here (best I've ever had), along with the andalucian calamari, which was very good but not really special. Wine was good as well as the prices. Atmosphere was nice and quiet, and perfectly placed in El Born. read more

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Awesomely delicious. I found this place on Yelp on our way to the park after the Picasso visit. We ordered the spinach ravioli, spicy potatoes, chicken drumettes, and thr mini hamburger. We also wanted to try the Sangria. The sangria was sweet and refreshing. I definitely recommend. We loved each dish but we had to order another mini burger. It was that good! Service was good and food served fairly quickly although the burgers take longer to prepare. Recommend sitting outsude for the full experience! read more

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We stopped by for drinks and asked to sit outside. We were seated and brought menus. We quickly ordered drinks and marinated olives. After about 5 minutes, the manager came by to ask if we were ready to order. We said we were set, and he demanded we order more food, quite rudely. Said the tables were for eating, not drinking - we had food in front of us. We ordered one or two more tapas - food was fine. Service was hostile - would skip this place. read more

Terrific food, great service and beautiful inside-when you want to NOT sit with people smoking. We will definitely come back next time we are in Barcelona! read more

This was a wonderful place to enjoy my first meal in Barcelona. We tried this restaurant based on the recommendation of someone that recently visited Barcelona and boy were they on point. The restaurant was a quaint place that was nicely decorated with colorful and art and statues. The staff was very courteous and gave great recommendations for food. To start the meal we had crispy bread with tomatoes, Calamari, and wings. The bread was delectable! The bread seemed like a fresh garlic bread with crushed tomatoes baked onto it. The calamari was fresh and the wings were pure heaven. The wings were great! The wings had a really good sauce which I can't even explain. The sauce was a toss between a honey garlic and curry. The wings were finger licking good. To end the meal I had the cod fish for an entree. The cod fish was delicious. The cod was light and fluffy and had the most amazing grilled vegetables I have ever tasted. The grilled vegetables were succulent, tender and flavorful. This place is a quaint place that you must try if in Barcelona. One things is certain, this place set the bar for the caliber of restaurants I expected to try while in Barcelona. read more

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So we arrive to Barcelona and both my nephew and I were starving so he found this place on Yelp and the reviews looked favorable. We walked in and the guy seemed pleasant, but he seemed more interested in speaking to one of the staff members then attending us. We finally ordered the thai chicken, 2 roasted chicken croquettes, calamari and mussels in some coconut sauce. Chicken had taste but dry, croquettes were mushy and I did not like the taste. The calamari looked like and tasted as if fried earlier and the warmed. Not crispy and no taste. The mussels came last and were terrible as well no taste. Unfortunately it was just bad and we left hungry. read more

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These people were so kind. They were booked, and we didn't have a reservation. They had outdoor seating, so we asked to sit outside even though it was quite cold out. They were kind enough to obligé but insisted on moving us in the second a seat opened. Everyone on staff was kind and attentive. The food was fantastic, and so was the wine. Will definitely recommend to anyone going to Barcelona and hope to be back soon, myself. Great tapas, drinks, and entrees. read more

Delicious food, excellent service and a warm atmosphere. We had the fried artichoke, mini beef burger, spicy potatoes, risotto, tomato bread, and grilled eggplant. All dishes were amazing and we shared all of them!! So so good! read more

My favorite place to visit when i'm in Spain. The food is great and the atmosphere is cozy and homey. Not pretentious. I love how it is super casual and it is not far from the main areas where most people walk to when visiting Spain and exploring the area. I highly recommend this little gem. But make sure you make reservations prior to arriving otherwise you sometimes wait a little bit for a table. You can eat inside which is small and cozy or outside with more room to park your stroller if you have a baby. Both are great options if it is not cold or raining outside. read more

What a great find, not too far from the Picasso museum. Enjoyed a delicious dinner outside with a quinoa and kale salad, mussels in coconut sauce, and squid. Everything was perfectly prepared and we loved it all. Service was great. We're already planning another meal there. read more

Incredible!!!! Great service, amazing food, and you can't beat dining alfresco! Staff was very friendly and attentive, wonderful wine selection, and beer for the hubby. Every dish was beautiful to look at and even better tasting. So glad we are staying close by. I want to eat here every day! read more

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Incredible. I would highly recommend this place. The iberico cheek was incredible. Would go again.

This should be on your must do list in Barcelona !! Just go and be a Barcelonian for a night. Eat, drink, talk, watch, listen - enjoy. The neighborhood place you will wish was near you. Excellent food, great friendly staff, wonderful location. Must do: try the Pescadito frito / fried fishes - delicious! Of course Jamon Iberico and the Pimientos One of those places that I will always come back to. read more

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Extremely racist anti-Black treatment from 2 of the staff members tonight, and one of those was a Black woman. It was pathetic. I stood at the entrance and wasn't even acknowledged as the two who treated me like a second class citizen by ignoring me just laughed with each other. Then minutes later they both grinned and acted polite with white customers. There was a middle aged Black male waiter who treated me kind after he saw that I was being ignored by the two rude waiters. Then after the incident of being blatantly ignored, the younger male waiter rudely asked me to move to another table so he could use the space to seat 3 white women. It was by far the worst and most blatantly treatment that I have received in Barcelona, and I won't be shy about telling people about this. It's shocking that this is still happening in 2023. read more

So there we were, probably the only two girls in all of Barcelona named Sharon sitting at a table at Tantarantana's front terrace. On probably the hottest day of the summer, this shady spot was pleasant, and relatively quiet... the perfect place for a mid-day bite. Now the restaurant is a narrow strip extending the length of the block, with an upstairs dining area, and patio seating in both the front and the back. The atmosphere inside was charming - but way too hot on this day in question. We both got the mini hamburguesas - which are nothing like "sliders" for you american readers. an order of this appetizer/small plate is 2 strips of "pan de coca", and 4 mini burgers set atop a bed of grilled onions (2 burgers on each strip of "coca"). Dotted with dollops of tapenade and mayo - this dish was quite savory. I really liked that toasted "pan de coca". prices seemed fair on the rest of the menu - with most items between 8 & 12 euros. They had tapas, salads & egg dishes among others - i didn't really read the menu though. read more

Tantarantana - Front entrance view from front patio - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

I found this place, because of friend's recommendation. The rest got a really cute look. The front of the place isn't that big, it might quite easy to miss. But the restaurant is quite long inside. I didn't really went in to have a look. My friend and I just have a quick look inside. We stayed with the table outside. I don't really speak Spanish. Our waiter also didn't speak much Englich. It was great that they have English on the menu. So I just got to point on the menu. I picked the dish which has asparagus wi squid and beans. I was just curious how it would tasted like. After awhile later, they brought my order to me. It looks really nice, smell great. And it tasted fantastic, I didn't expected that. I was so happy I picked it. I enjoyed the meal very much. The quantity was just a bit less for me. I wish there was more. The general cost of this place is acceptable. Nice place to try out spanish cuisine. I would like to visit again, if I'm in town again. read more

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It has been a few days since I returned from my trip to Barcelona and I am still daydreaming about my dinner here. This place is tucked in a small side street and the outdoor tables are in a wide courtyard/plaza shared by other restaurants, a playground, apartments. There was the occasional street performer. Quite picturesque. Ah, and the food........ Simple in its flavors and presentation. But the flavors were so fresh and bold. These were my favorite potatoes bravas and pa amb tomate I had on my trip. There was only one waiter while we were there. But we didn't mind waiting. read more

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Finally came to the old familiar Barcelona vibe, high end tapas made with thoughtful and ambitious hands of a real Chef. Quick and polite service and prices moderate don't miss out on Crocetas de Apollo. read more

Situated in a quiet side street in Barcelona in El Born, Mediterranean and Spanish cuisine come alive in an intimate tapas tavern. Tantarantana is known for authentic tapas and traditional ingredients served in beautiful presentations. Tantarantana is simple food done right, which focuses on the flavors of the cuisine and highlighting the right combinations of the freshest ingredients. I had lunch with a friend at Tantarantana, and the restaurant was busy. However, the service was impeccable and the staff was attentive. The outside terrace was very relaxing; with enough tables providing seating though the space feels cozy and intimate. We started with mini organic beef burgers with foie, batter-fried calamari, and peppers from Padron. The peppers were delicious, a great mix of hot and not, and the beef was juicy and the perfect sampling size. The calamari was fried to golden-brown, crispy outside, tender inside. Portions were perfect for sharing, so we ordered a variety of entrees to split between us. The cod with tomatoes, capers, jilts and rosemary oil was incredible, and the mix of the fish with the peppery capers and woodsy rosemary was spot on. "Dashed" fried eggs with homemade chips, foie and PX was probably the best-tasting egg dish I've had in Spain! My favorite dish was the mussels with coconut, chili and coriander, because the combination of flavors played off one another and really sparked my taste buds. I couldn't get enough of it. She enjoyed the tender Iberian pork cheek with straw potatoes, as the meat was succulent and well-seasoned. I didn't think it could get any better, but then we got to dessert. The 70% Cacao chocolate mousse was decadent, while the black chocolate brownie was rich and the cinnamon ice cream added the right about of spice and coolness. A big hit! read more

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A tiny place near the Museu de la Xocolata. Very good. Recommended. Would return. Wine: Gran Cause Brut Nature €25. A dry, fruity pink bubbly. Very good. Food: * Patatas Bravas - tasty with spicy mayo. * Chicken croquette - OK * Mushroom croquette - loaded with flavor. * Mini hamburger - "surprising delicious!". We should have ordered the full-size version. * Café con leche * Patxaran for my after lunch liquor. + Atmopsphere. Interior feels almost subterranean. Very cozy. Seats 20 on the ground floor and 30 on the upper floor. Lit with Edison bulbs. + Outdoor seating. Two areas. + Service was very good. + Hefty flatware. - Paper napkins. €50.50 for lunch for 2 read more

Sooooooo Full!!!! Finally found our go to spot for tapas! We were here with my girlfriend a few times during our trip to Barcelona. We found the place on Yelp the day of and decided to give it a try. The food was beyond wonderful! We had the potatoes with spicy sauce, the crouqettes, the fried fish, as well as the mini burger. The spicy potatoes were definitely the favourite, along with the fried fish (definitely use the lemon wedge provider for the fish) For drinks, we had Sangrias, which were also really wonderful and really flavorful! The price of the food is very average for each tapa, but it can definitely add up with each tapa you order. Overall though, the price is well worth the food that you receive! Definitely grab a seat on the terrace, however keep in mind that places in Barcelona do charge 10% extra for sitting at their terrace, but to be honest, why not have a wonderful view of the beautiful Barcelona streets as you enjoy your Tapas and drinks! Other food recommendations: - The ravioli - The dashed eggs with chips - the eggplant with honey Enjoyyyyyyyy! read more

Tantarantana - - Fried Fish (Pescaditos Fritos) - Mini Burger - Chicken Croquettes - Spicy Potatoes - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

Wine selection is phenomenal. Went with the monthly selection. We ordered a separate glass of white wine to try and the staff made sure we sampled it before pouring. Beef tenderloin with foie grass and caramelized onions. Absolutely amazing. The onions were as sweet as grapes. Mussels in coconut milk were the best we have ever had in any restaurant in the world. Buffalo cheese with sausage. Great starter. Everything served in the perfect order. I would come back next time we are in town. Gracias! read more

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Great service; waiter helped with ordering as our Spanish vocabulary was limited. Restaurant was very cozy; dimly lit, with stone walls and very narrow. Decided to have several tapas - croquets, potatoes w/ aioli, bbq chicken wings, calamari, bread w/ crushed tomato like spread and couple glasses of wine. Cost was surprisingly a bit steep at around 40 euros but was comparable in cost for similar fare in a Spanish restaurant in the Bay Area. read more

The perfect Hidden gem in " born " . After a long day of biking we were recommended this place By our tour guide . They're open all day long so siesta isn't a question here . We shared a few plates which were the wings , bread and tomatoes , beans & calamari , and the spinach ravioli . Everything was great but my favorite had to be the wings and ravioli . Great price, food , and wine . Come here for a taste of Spain . It's also a great date night place . read more

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We waited for 15 minutes while being ignored asking for a table for two. Staff was unfriendly outsid, and portions were way too small for the price. I don't recommend this place to someone who is looking to have a nice evening with reasonable prices. read more

We came across this tapas bar while looking for a quick bite and it didn't disappoint. Staff was very friendly, food was delicious, and a great price. Would definitely recommend. read more

Staff: didn't speak much English (a good thing) and our waiter / chef was very friendly Ambiance: cute, smaller restaurant in Born. got to sit upstairs at a table for 9 that was more isolated Location: easy to get to. entrances on either side. What to try: steak tapas (small but wonderful) and tomato bread Food: well seasoned, flavorful, authentic Price: very reasonable for a nice dinner. about 20-25 euro a person for 9 people with food and sangria read more

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What a nice little find here in the heart of Barcelona, away from Las Ramblas. Yelp really did its job as we had no idea what we wanted to eat but were just hungry. With 4.5 stars, we could confidently go in this place. Without the 4.5 stars we would have likely passed the non-descript entrance. Great for an early supper. Fast and accommodating service. Good American soundtrack. Right now playing RESPECT from Aretha Franklin. read more

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I stumbled upon this place via Yelp (while looking for a tapas spot in the area) and it ended in being one of the greatest food discoveries during my visit to Barcelona. We ordered the spicy potatoes, mushroom croquette, anchovies, calamari, and mushroom risotto. As mentioned in many reviews here, the potatoes were a standout - and the risotto was some of the best I've ever had. We finished the meal with the lemon pie (divine!) and a bottle of red wine (recommended by our server from their impressive selection). Overall: Great ambiance, friendly and welcoming staff, and deliciously fresh food. I savored every bite and look forward to returning on a future trip! read more

Came here on a Saturday night around 9:30pm. Place was crowded but there was no wait to get a table. The food was amazing. Some of the best tapas I've ever had in Spain. Would definitely come back here next time I'm in Barcelona. read more

The name of the restaurant is so fun to pronounce. I like all the little plates that we got. The green been salad with tuna was a great surprise. This place got old newspaper on the wall which reminds me some childhood memories. The restaurant is good for small groups. read more

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went here with family and everything that we ordered was disappointing considering the great reviews this place has. the flavors and textures of everything were so off. calamari had bad flavor and was overly chewy, the potatoes were mushy and the tomato was overpowering. the burrata tasted expired and basically gave my sister food poisoning. the ravioli was ok but the filling had a dry crumbly texture. the only thing everybody liked was the ham app. yikes read more