Visiting from Florida our Brazilian Friends leaving in BCN! This is one of the best overall meals we've had. The service is caring. The Ambiance is casual nice. The Tapas are fusion of Catalan with Asian influences. Delicious Sangria. Great Pulpo, the Gyozas are marvelous!! We also enjoyed the Patatas Bravas, Burrata and Torrija to finalize. The owner is Catalonian and the spectacular service is by Argentinian and Paraguayan young ladies. Thanks for a wonderful evening at a great price!! Cheers!! read more

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1-Star Review - Very Disappointed Experience We had a confirmed reservation at The Sopa Boba for dinner. When we arrived on time, the manager (a woman, whose name we didn't catch) told us that they had mistakenly given our table to someone else. There was no prior notice, no real apology -- just a casual "it was a mistake" and nothing more. We were left with no table, no alternative, and no empathy. This is completely unacceptable from a restaurant that claims to offer good service. We made plans, travelled there, and ended up with our evening ruined. If you cannot manage reservations responsibly, you should not accept them at all. We won't be returning, and we don't recommend this place to others. (In Spanish) Reseña de 1 estrella - Una experiencia muy decepcionante Teníamos una reserva confirmada en The Sopa Boba para cenar. Al llegar puntualmente, la encargada (una mujer, lamentablemente no anotamos su nombre) nos dijo que habían entregado nuestra mesa por error a otros clientes. No hubo ningún aviso previo, ni una disculpa sincera -- solo un "fue un error" dicho con indiferencia. Nos quedamos sin mesa, sin solución y sin ningún tipo de empatía. Esto es completamente inaceptable para un restaurante que presume de tener buen servicio. Hicimos planes, fuimos hasta allí, y terminaron arruinando nuestra noche. Si no pueden gestionar las reservas correctamente, no deberían aceptarlas. No volveremos, y no recomendamos este sitio a nadie. read more

Just incredible food - Michelin star level in my opinion. We tried the patatas bravas, satay leaks, beef tartare... and everything was delicious. Come here with an open mind and let the waiter recommend some dishes - everything will be delicious and a pure joy to share. A tiny place that can easily be missed but should be on everyone's bucket list. read more

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Worse service, very rude staff because they're busy. Give you a bad look like don't ask for anything

12 euros for 3 course set lunch menu? Nice! I believe the price includes drink - coffee, wine, etc but we were thirsty after a morning of exploring and opted for water. There are two options for each course and since there were 2 of us we just ordered one of everything. Round 1 consisted of an onion quiche and a salad with goat cheese, nuts, drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. Round 2 was steak with eggplant fries and potatoes or tuna with rice and veggies. Dessert included either fruit or lemon mousse. I was pretty full by this point but hubby managed to eat the entire mousse, plus what was left of my fruit plate. The owner was really friendly, and everyone spoke passable to excellent English. Service might be a little slow compared to American restaurants but I think the culture here is to let customers take their time. The other diners all seemed to be native Spanish speakers so this is clearly popular with the locals. I can definitely see why. read more

My partner and I were wandering the streets during our first evening (ever) in the city... we stopped in here on a whim and both agreed it will be our #1 food rec to friends. The staff were very kind and accommodating to our English and uncertainty about what certain dishes were. We had tapas, wine, and dessert and all were incredible. read more

Amazing food and lovely environment. Every dish was delightful; especially the eggplant and the oxtail. Our favorite meal in Barcelona!

My friend and I were looking for a great place to eat in Barcelona. We went to several places but did not find quality was there in the food. Eating here was so delightful, peaceful and a great dining experience. The owner was a pleasure to meet as he knows how to please a palate! We ordered most of the tapas on the menu and they were absolutely delicious and made with attention to detail. Quality food, nice ambiance, great service. I would come here again tonight if I didn't have to leave today! the dessert is fabulous as well! read more

I never write reviews but Sopa Boba is easily my favorite restaurant in the whole world. Their service is amazing and their food is next level. If anyone asked me where to eat in Barcelona out of the hundreds of places I've tried I would tell them Sopa Boba first, no doubt! Call to make a reservation :) read more

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We Sopa Boba....and Albert, the owner. Every dish was spectacular. The best duck ever. Yummy salmon tartare. Incredible croquettes. Don't miss the bread and buretta! Albert, the owner, helped us pair perfect wine to complement the food. We came twice. But there's still one more night to come! read more

Sopa Boba is my favorite restaurant in Barcelona! Randomly found this place as it was located next to our airbnb. Every dish was immaculate, and our favorite was the grilled octopus -- so tender and yummy. The patatas bravas was also so good. The service was spectacular and the interior was so pretty. We were huge fans of the gin and tonics, and the bartender was very friendly. Highly recommend!! read more

Wow! Incredible gem that we fell into. We had intended to go to another place which was booked so they sent us here. So glad we came! Smoked avocado, salmon tartar and mini garden with cauliflower purée were off the charts!! This is a MUST! Delicious vermouth as well! read more

Wonderful local place. The owner was our server. He speaks 5 languages. Each dish was artfully presented and meticulously prepared. The owner recommended dishes after asking what we wanted. For instance he made me a mixed plate of anchovies so I could taste the different types. Dinner for 5 with a bottle of cava, a glass of wine and two desserts was 90 Euros. read more

Me and my mother went to the place relatively "early" for the European standards, around 8:30pm. As soon as we arrive the place we were asked if we had reservations and that the house was already full. I got extremely disappointed since I could see some tables available in the back of the restaurant. The waitress made her point when she said I was not because of space, but because their kitchen, witch is small. She told us to wait 30 minutes but we couldn't. read more

A good mix of a modern take on traditional fare. Very attentive care taken by the owner Albert. Extensive choices of fresh small dishes make for a fine dining experience at very reasonable prices. The owner knows about wine and has some good recommendations. It's good to see a well thought out local restaurant better than the usual global trend. read more

We visited The Sopa Boba based on a recommendation of our daughter who was living in Barcelona for the Fall semester. The place was WONDERFUL. The staff was very courtesy and helpful. Every dish was delicious and looked as good as they tasted. I would highly recommended this restaurant. read more

Went for lunch. Only offered set menu at the time, but it was wonderful and so reasonably priced! Of the two offerings for the first two courses, preferred the salad over the steamed veggies (salad dressing was different but as I ate more of it, liked it more), fish over the cheeks (the latter was good, liked the sauce, but preferred the lighter fish which had a very nice crisped top). Only tried the carrot dessert, which was very yummy. Unique and light. read more

Simply the best Tapas in Barcelona! Buratta, steak tartar, duck breast, mini garden, all delicious and beautifully presented. Great wine and delightful owner and service! I would move to Barcelona to eat at Sopa Bopa often! read more

Hands down my favorite restaurant in Barcelona. My boyfriend and I took a 2 week trip to Europe, hoping to try lots of new restaurants and food. We ended up going to The Sopa Boba twice while in Barcelona. The Burrata, the Duck Breast, and the Salmon Tartar were our go to dishes. The service was impeccable and the restaurant had a very homey feel. I picked to go here for my birthday dinner and they made it very special. They dimmed the lights, sang happy birthday to me, and sent a dessert on the house. This is the place to go if you want to try multiple outstanding dishes and not pay a ton for your meal. I will be recommending this to anyone traveling to the Barcelona area! read more

I was on vacation to Barcelona with my family and we tried The Sopa Boba for dinner tapas. It was AMAZING. When we first came in we didn't have a reservation and the hostess told us they were booked solid until 11. However then the owner saw us and told us he would see if he could work something out. One minute later as we had a nice table all ready for us! We ordered several tapas and small plates including; potatoes, scrambled eggs, salmon tartare, grilled veggies, Thai chicken, and duck breast. All of the tapas were flavorful and absolutely delicious, they all came out fast as well. The owner recommended we get the duck breast, and it was some of the best duck I have ever had. It was crunchy on the outside with a layer of fat before the soft and juicy inside. And don't skip drinks, the Sangria is the best I have had in all of Barcelona, it was not too sweet and it was very tasty with our tapas. I highly recommend The Sopa Boba, it was the best meal we've had our whole trip! And by the end of the night, the owner, Albert was our best friend!! read more

Happened upon this place in Eixample. Our lunch was top notch- fresh and well prepared. The waitstaff was very friendly and helpful. WIll return! read more

Great service from friendly staff and had the best tapas I've had in my brief trip through Spain. The cuisine is flavored to perfection, light and delicate and delicious. The atmosphere is great, and the house white was cheap and excellent. read more

This is a fabulous local restaurant. The owner is friendly and very helpful especially with the wine selection. The food is authentic and delicious. It made our last night in Barcelona a very special one. read more

We really enjoyed our meal here. Excellent service a nice mix of five dishes and a desert left us very satisfied. I can't decide the highlight. The octopus was unbelievably good, but a simple dish of tomatos in olive oil,was so so tasty. Yum. read more

We liked the fact that the food was prepared from fresh ingredients; the 20 min wait was definitely worth it. Our waiter, Alberto, was very helpful and knowledgeable. Very delicious food, I highly recommend it! read more

I can't believe how stuck up the manager is. It took forever to get into the restaurant, forever to get our mediocre meal, and were pressured to leave. Will not come again. read more

We had a great time at dinner. 2 lovely red wines and a delicious and intriguing set of tapas served with cleverness. We will definitely go back! read more

OK, we just returned from Sopa Boba. I never imagined we would stay late enough to shut a Spanish restaurant down. Our food as so good, I completely forgot to take pictures of everything but our dessert. Luckily, many reviewers before me have provided some great photos. We started out with the Smoked Sardine with arugula and dried tomato. I love oily fish (huge flavor). This dish was delicious! Next we did the Scallops with Iberian Pork Jowl. This was sweet from the scallops and savory from the pinions and black olive vinaigrette. Loved it. Our third dish was grilled vegetables with romesco. I am not a big veggie fan, but this was outstanding. Rather than call it quits, we order one last dish, the brioche with oxtail ragout. The brioche bun was so fresh and flavorful. The oxtail had been cooked for hours and had that gelatinous film that's coats the inside of your mouth. Lastly, we had the Millefeuille of passion fruit and toffee. DO NOT PASS THIS UP! It is just unbelievable. Just the right balance of sweet and tart help along by the sprinkling of freeze dried raspberries. Everyone was so nice and friendly. I wish we lived in their neighborhood and could go there multiple nights per week. read more