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Absolutely loved our meal here! Reservations are extremely tricky. You can make them online, but they are available once it is 2 months in advance at midnight Barcelona time. I was on their website exactly then and was able to make a 10pm reservation. After that, it was fully booked for the day. Service was pleasant and attentive. The place feels very casual. Doesn't feel dressy or formal, which makes it more comfortable in my opinion. We did the "chefs choice" option which is where they keep serving you dishes until you tell them you're nearing full, so they wrap up the courses. If you do want something in particular you could let the server know. It was really hard to decided what all to get, which is why we just left it up to them to decide. We had about 10 or so items and 3 desserts. Loved the creative ways things were prepared. Quality of ingredients was also great. They also had the best sangria compared to all the other ones I've had during my entire 2 weeks in Spain. It's the least "watered" down. I really wish we had more room in our stomachs because the desserts were also super good! I would've loved to try more. Didn't know how much the bill would come out to be, but to our surprise, it wasn't too bad for the food and experience. 210 euros for 2 people. If I could've made a second reservation on the spot, I would've wanted to eat here again during our few days in Barcelona!

Hype can be dangerous. Some places live up to it, while others fall on the sword of their own making. Thankfully, Tickets completely lived up to the hype! It actually surpassed the hype, to be fair. Sadly, we've only been able to get in once on our growing number of visits to the city, but I really can't say enough positive things about the restaurant. From the staff to the food, everything was excellent. The atmosphere is fun, and completely unpretentious, which is the best. It's casual, which may surprise some, but that really helps take a sometimes-intimidating world of gastronomy and make it relaxing. Easily the most relaxed "fancy" meal we've ever had! We allowed our server to simply pick whatever he felt would be best, and he didn't let us down! We had a wonderful variety of dishes, spanning any number of textures and flavors you could want. He answered any questions that we had, explained the dishes well, and was just a generally pleasant server with a fun attitude. I could run through the list of items that we had, but I'd just say let them pick and enjoy. The pacing is great, and they'll constantly check in to see if you want to continue or if you're too full. Again, it's a very chill place! Also, while Tickets isn't "cheap," I can say that we were amazed at how fairly-priced our meal ended up being. We've spent far more on meals in the States that weren't even close to deserving the fanfare that Tickets does. So, at the risk of making our chances of getting in even harder, I can only say that Tickets is a must-visit if you can get in, and enjoy the experience! It's worth the splurge, for sure!

Tickets. A very good meal, but honestly given the reputation I was a little underwhelmed by the creativity of the dishes (except desert, which was exceptional). Still enjoyable, and honestly I probably would've rated this very high if I hadn't gone to Disfrutar a couple days prior. It's very hard to get in - you have to book reservations two months out on Spain's time at the moment they release. When you show up, you check in and get your 'tickets' for the meal and head to your table. You can order a la carte, or have them choose a selection of dishes for you (not advertised as a tasting menu, but similar concept). We went with their choice, overall the courses were well executed and flavors were on point, but some weren't particularly exciting. Favorite courses were all of the desserts - the cheesecake, ice cream sandwich, pizza, tart and key lime pie were insanely good. For savory bites, my favorites were the olive spheres (obviously - they're most creative/innovative dish), the squid, eel and foie gras, meat on the cone, and carrot canape. Only issue with the meal for me, was the timing of courses. It started out good, but then more and more spaced as if they were dragging out the meal on purpose (which, they probably were to space out timing for the dessert room). The last few courses took what felt like forever, and by the time we got to the dessert room we wanted to go (overall, not an overly long meal maybe 3 hours, but without knowing how many courses or what the plan was it made it difficult to judge timing of everything. I would definitely come back to Tickets, but would probably want to try the other Michelin restaurants in BCN first (that are easier to get into).

#100 Yelp Review #25 of 50 world best restaurant 2017 I would like to write about my number 100 review on Tickets. This is a late review. I was there in February this year. I absolutely adored this place, and would go back to Barcelona just for this place. 10 stars for the service and food! This is one of the best dining experience that I've had. Adrià brothers are truly culinary genius! It definitely beats all the high end restaurants, Michelin star places that I've had so far in the states and Asia. Atmosphere: it is a casual circus theme. No fancy tables or chairs here, but you'd feel very excited and comfy here. However, the surprised dessert room is so pretty and cozy. I will not spoil the surprise here. Food: they can customize your menu based on what you like. I was highly satisfied with the choices I was given. The only thing I would skip is the wagyu here and get something else. Some of my personal favorites: 1. Foie with smoked eel: never had this combination before, and yet it was amazingly smooth and delicious. 2. Avocado ravioli: with crab, chipotle mayonnaise and chia seeds. It was cooked to perfection, and so intricately made.Probably the best ravioli I've had. 3. Nordic landscape: what a beautiful dish. It's like a winter wonderland with the vinegar powder. It tasted heavenly with aged beef and smoked cheese. 4. Mini airbag: cheese and caviar. Yes please! Can I get a dozen to go? 5. Cheesecake: omg. It's the best kind of cheese cake ever. It's so fresh and creamy that melt in your mouth. After having that, regular cheesecake just doesn't taste the same anymore. Tips for booking: I was not able to book two month advance. However, I checked every single day and see if there's an opening. And, I got it! So keep checking if you really want to go. I also put my name down for the waiting list and it didn't pull through. So glad that someone cancelled and we were able to snatch the reservation.

Our friend Mike M managed a major miracle - reservations here on a Saturday night. For months, we are all anticipating our dinner here so expectations were high. (And I would say that the only thing better than dinner here is dinner here with good friends!) I'll say (at least for myself) expectations were exceeded. From the moment you step past the velvet rope (it's a theater theme) to your exit from the dessert room, you'll be by turns surprised, delighted and sometimes bewildered. There's a menu but most people do the €130 tasting which includes 30 courses (5 dessert courses!). Bites started arriving quickly - in truth it was a bit overwhelming at first! Our first course was dried anchovy filet and I thought "what have I gotten myself into??" And then I ate it and every other thing put in front of me - even things I'd previously been terrified to try like sea cucumbers (filled with soprasetta, and delicious BTW). I won't detail every dish because that would be boring but there are pics below. My favorites were the manchego cheese purses, the Nordic landscape, the octopus (just amazing) and the "cheesecake desert". As was expected, most dishes were absolutely delicious and very creative. And then they rolled out the giant slab of Wagyu....which was sliced up in front of us. YUM. The dessert room is crazy fun too - there's Willy Wonka clips playing, giant berries on the ceiling and more crazy stuff coming out from the kitchen. It's a Michelin starred place so expect top-tier service that isn't at all stuffy. We watched the dessert staff play a trick on another table by getting them to "help" make a cake - after a little magic trick, a fully realized dessert appeared. Of course, you can spend hundreds on wine but you don't need to - we had a nice cava under €35 that complemented our plates perfectly. Their sommelier is a lot of fun and will definitely help you out regardless of price range. Two other things to note - if you haven't guessed, Tickets is pretty casual and doesn't take itself too seriously. Dress smart but formal clothes not needed. Also, there are a TON of women working behind the line - that makes me very happy as the chef profession can be macho. Thanks ladies, for one of the most memorable meals I've ever eaten! TWO FINGERS - ONE BITE (I've had several messages from folks looking for advice on reservations. They open up 60 days out - set your alarm because they typically fill within minutes. If you don't get in, watch for cancellations, beg your hotel concierge or show up as they open and hope to snag a bar seat. Good luck!)

Are you ready for the hottest ticket to the world's best ranked #20 restaurant? Entering the amusement park of avant-garde and contemporary food art, this @albert.adria.acosta Michelin-star concept of "La vida tapa" is an experience one will never forget. We recommend watching @chefstablenetflix Albert Adrià season 5, episode 4 to truly grasp his innovative techniques and fiery courage in pushing the limits of food. Starting with the best part - Dessert, duh! Cheesecake - served with butter cookies, this hazelnut rind is unlike any other cheesecake you've tried before. Hands-down. Lychee & Raspberry Sphere - molecular gastronomy takes this rose water gelatin bite to another level. (The rose itself is not edible) Choux w/ Coconut Popcorn, Vanilla Cream Banana & Basil - a personal favorite Pear, Nut Butter, Brioche - we're still obsessed with how everything melted together so perfectly. Stroopwaffle Ice Cream Sandwich - imagine bites of warmth & happiness Tapas: Crunchy Octopus, Picked Cucumbers Filled w/ Celery & Apple Gelatin - the tapa of the night. Absolutely delicious. Foie Gras Stuffed w/ Smoked Eel - a perfect & unique combo. Stracciatella di Bufala w/ Sea Urchin & Black Truffle - rich, fresh, aromatic. Olive-S - a delightful explosion of olive juice. Torta de Inés - we drowned, in the best way possible, in this mountain of goat, galmesan, and Payoyo cheese. Reserve at least a month in advance. Portions are mostly one bite each so don't come starving. Enter with an open mind and curious tastebuds!

Mind-blowingly interesting concepts! This World's 50 Best restaurant is not the typical formal fine dining like the others; instead, it's relaxed and fun and kitschy. Having eaten at El Celler de can Roca the night before, we appreciated the casual contrast without sacrificing the quality of the food. Our group of 5 went for lunch and had an amazing time. We opted for a la carte ordering over the tasting menu, but made sure to try all the classics and popular dishes, like avocado pizza and cheesecake. Both were hits, as well as the king crab legs which were the best, juiciest crab legs I've ever had! I'd describe most of the food as playful and tasty. Wish they had better non-alcoholic drinks though! There was no juice pairing, and the limited "healthy cocktail" menu didn't produce anything worth drinking (only two options and I didn't like either one). That was the only disappointing part of the experience. Otherwise, I definitely recommend coming here while in Barcelona.

I have to give MUCH kudos to the hubs for booking a table at Tickets. According to the hubs, the wait for a table is about two months out, and he had to check the restaurant's website at Spain's midnight to see if there were tables available and book/confirm as soon as possible. He was able to book a table for us and two of our friends who happen to be traveling in Barcelona as well. Their menu is fun and eclectic, and the atmosphere is vivacious and colorful. The staff are friendly, energetic, and seem very excited to give you a one-of-a-kind experience. You can order right off the menu, but we decided to go for the tasting menu - why not??? The most surprising bite during the entire meal was the olive. It's not really an olive, but tastes just like an olive and looks like an olive... oh, that olive... This is not to say that this was the best bite. Every bite of every plate they offered was amazingly delicious, and if you ask, the servers will bring you the menu for you to order other food items in addition to whatever is included. The hubs was severely disappointed that we didn't get to try the crab... after they served the last entree/savory dish, they asked us if we needed anything else. We were so lost in all the flavors and textures that we totally forgot to ask if we can order the crab. Big mistake. Once you tell them you're good, they whisk you off to another section of the restaurant where it's a complete different world of fruits and sweets all around. Here, they served another series of amazing desserts. This time, we made sure to ask for the menu to see if we wanted to try anything else before the last bite. We ordered the Stroopwaffle Ice Cream Sandwich, and I am SO glad we did - it was my favorite dessert at the restaurant. I fully resented the staff from holding out on us. If we ever go back to Barcelona, I know I will ask the hubs to see if we can go back!

This is an experience. It is true that you will need to make a reservation 2 months in advance at midnight in Spain time. It was maybe worth it. The service seems to be great, but it could be better. I feel like they pushed the most expensive wine; the amount that was served by also very stingy. Also the seating could be better, we were seated at the "bar" and servers would be bumping into us to get to the other tables. We were offered a menu but we let the server give us a surprise menu, where the price is also a surprise until the end of the meal. Also, the pacing was not consistent; there was a lot of waiting between the plates...at the price they charge, I would expect that the pacing between the plates would be consistent. All in all, they do a great job with making sure your water is topped up (each time they will charge you for a bottle, we spent 10 euros in water) They will take away the plates as soon as the food is off the serving plate; the server bumped into my hand while I was literally taking the last bite off the plate. Not sure how I feel about that...I mean that's efficient, but come on. The vibe and ambiance is fun and fast-paced but it's definitely not a romantic restaurant where you have privacy. I guess it depends what you like. Every plate was explained in detail by our server and also how to eat it, so that was much appreciated. After you are whisked away to the dessert area, you are with a whole new set of staff and servers that seemed disjointed and you didn't really have the same rapport with. There was one server behind the bar that was busy making desserts, we sat there for quite awhile until someone came up and asked us how hungry we were and he put in some selections for us. I witnessed some subtle argument between the staff while they were preparing the desserts. Overall, the dessert room is a cool idea, but the level of service was inconsistent and made the experience a very very long evening. We were there for about 2.5 hours.

The service here was the best service I have ever received at a restaurant, maybe ever. Even though this is one of the top 25 restaurants in the world, there's no pretense or stuffiness at all here. Everyone seems excited to be here , both the staff and the customers themselves. I ordered food ala carte and everything I ate was delicious including the wagyu beef. When I ordered a double bourbon, they actually brought the bottle table side to pour it. Just little touches like that impressed me. The sommelier was helpful and all the servers were amazing. And then the dessert was so over the top. Just when you think you can't eat another bite, another dessert shows up in front of you. The cheesecake is THE MOST cheesy cheesecake I've ever eaten. Go here now.

In a string of Michelin starred restaurants we had been to within a week, this stood out as the place we were most likely to go back to as many times as we could if given the opportunity. The execution is amazing, yet playful. The service was exceptional and the little surprises throughout the meal added to the experience. Do yourself a favor and go for a tasting menu selected by your server, and if it's your first time, go for the complete dessert menu, this is where they truly shine.

As Out of towners that going to just spend a Weekend in Barcelona, My Yelp friend just have one request, it was to visit Tickets Bar. My phone went off right at midnight (Barcelona time) 60 days before our actual day of visit to remind me to make our reservation on line... and I was glad everything went smoothly as planned and we going to eat at Tickets Bar!! Fast forward! The experience was really memorable as I don't have a chance to experience molecular gastronomy in Toronto. We got to sit right at the bar watching all the action where the kitchen preparing all the cold dish. We shared: Tickets' olive-S Razor clams with refried sauce and lemon air Confit potatoes with Iberian cured ham and pork rib jus El Manteca" double chin "mollen "High level" Cow Tenderloin Confit artichoke with quail egg yolk and salmon roe Dessert: White chocolate and black sesame lava rock (presented on a pieces of rock) I really enjoy the playfulness and the presentation of all the dish we tried. Service was excellent and able to do 0.5/0.75 portion since we wanted to try more dish. The answer here is always yes, we can do it! This is what I mean by service! If you never been here, I would highly recommend you come to Tickets Bar and give it a try.
There's no doubt--from a flavor perspective--why this spot is in the Michelin guide. We did the tasting menu one night and loved every course. The servers were very kind, professional and told us how to eat the dishes (which I great appreciated as my brain was thinking: is this finger food? One bite or two? ) To be honest, while it was cool to see all the different cooking stations, I was underwhelmed by the decor and ambiance (hence the 4 instead of 5 stars). It was too brightly lit at 9 pm and for the money we were spending, it didn't feel as elegant/refined as I would have liked (compared to restaurants of a similar ranking). All that said: great food. Would totally eat here again. read more
Rebranded as Teatro. Interesting concept with delicious bites. No complaint about the food whatsoever and the decor is nice. The service is a bit lacking. Came in and sat down, no one approached us with a menu or water for over 10 mins. After that the food came flying at a quick pace. Overall a must visit. read more
3 years ago
The food was really amazing! They were full inside, so sat outside. Wish they did more with the outdoor seating. But the service was still wonderful. read more
7 years ago
Absolutely loved our meal here! Reservations are extremely tricky. You can make them online, but they are available once it is 2 months in advance at midnight Barcelona time. I was on their website exactly then and was able to make a 10pm reservation. After that, it was fully booked for the day. Service was pleasant and attentive. The place feels very casual. Doesn't feel dressy or formal, which makes it more comfortable in my opinion. We did the "chefs choice" option which is where they keep serving you dishes until you tell them you're nearing full, so they wrap up the courses. If you do want something in particular you could let the server know. It was really hard to decided what all to get, which is why we just left it up to them to decide. We had about 10 or so items and 3 desserts. Loved the creative ways things were prepared. Quality of ingredients was also great. They also had the best sangria compared to all the other ones I've had during my entire 2 weeks in Spain. It's the least "watered" down. I really wish we had more room in our stomachs because the desserts were also super good! I would've loved to try more. Didn't know how much the bill would come out to be, but to our surprise, it wasn't too bad for the food and experience. 210 euros for 2 people. If I could've made a second reservation on the spot, I would've wanted to eat here again during our few days in Barcelona! read more
Hype can be dangerous. Some places live up to it, while others fall on the sword of their own making. Thankfully, Tickets completely lived up to the hype! It actually surpassed the hype, to be fair. Sadly, we've only been able to get in once on our growing number of visits to the city, but I really can't say enough positive things about the restaurant. From the staff to the food, everything was excellent. The atmosphere is fun, and completely unpretentious, which is the best. It's casual, which may surprise some, but that really helps take a sometimes-intimidating world of gastronomy and make it relaxing. Easily the most relaxed "fancy" meal we've ever had! We allowed our server to simply pick whatever he felt would be best, and he didn't let us down! We had a wonderful variety of dishes, spanning any number of textures and flavors you could want. He answered any questions that we had, explained the dishes well, and was just a generally pleasant server with a fun attitude. I could run through the list of items that we had, but I'd just say let them pick and enjoy. The pacing is great, and they'll constantly check in to see if you want to continue or if you're too full. Again, it's a very chill place! Also, while Tickets isn't "cheap," I can say that we were amazed at how fairly-priced our meal ended up being. We've spent far more on meals in the States that weren't even close to deserving the fanfare that Tickets does. So, at the risk of making our chances of getting in even harder, I can only say that Tickets is a must-visit if you can get in, and enjoy the experience! It's worth the splurge, for sure! read more
Tickets. A very good meal, but honestly given the reputation I was a little underwhelmed by the creativity of the dishes (except desert, which was exceptional). Still enjoyable, and honestly I probably would've rated this very high if I hadn't gone to Disfrutar a couple days prior. It's very hard to get in - you have to book reservations two months out on Spain's time at the moment they release. When you show up, you check in and get your 'tickets' for the meal and head to your table. You can order a la carte, or have them choose a selection of dishes for you (not advertised as a tasting menu, but similar concept). We went with their choice, overall the courses were well executed and flavors were on point, but some weren't particularly exciting. Favorite courses were all of the desserts - the cheesecake, ice cream sandwich, pizza, tart and key lime pie were insanely good. For savory bites, my favorites were the olive spheres (obviously - they're most creative/innovative dish), the squid, eel and foie gras, meat on the cone, and carrot canape. Only issue with the meal for me, was the timing of courses. It started out good, but then more and more spaced as if they were dragging out the meal on purpose (which, they probably were to space out timing for the dessert room). The last few courses took what felt like forever, and by the time we got to the dessert room we wanted to go (overall, not an overly long meal maybe 3 hours, but without knowing how many courses or what the plan was it made it difficult to judge timing of everything. I would definitely come back to Tickets, but would probably want to try the other Michelin restaurants in BCN first (that are easier to get into). read more
8 years ago
Getting a ticket to Tickets Barcelona is no easy feat. The word is out - this may be the best value fine dining in the city, if not the world. The tapas here are a mix of elBulli's greatest hits, along with equally impressive new creations. You can order a la carte or opt for the tasting menu. After dinner, you may even be invited to the secret dessert room, a willy wonka-esque wonderland complete with a ceiling covered in gigantic berries and candy canes. We weren't able to get reservations at first and my husband had to practically beg Enigma (the latest and greatest elBarri family restaurant) to help us. Enigma came through and got us a 10:30pm weeknight seating! It definitely helped to make a reservation at another elBarri restaurant and leverage that. Still full from the 40+ tasting menu at Enigma the night prior, we opted for the a la carte option at Tickets. With two drinks each, a satisfying amount of tapas, and plenty of dessert, the meal ended up being a reasonable €100 per person. Considering Tickets is ranked #25 on the World's 50 Best, holds 1 Michelin star, and is one of my top meals ever, this was quite a steal. A highlight were the King Crab Tacos - this was a fun, make your own dish. Not to mention the crab was the best crab I've tasted, with the most tender texture! I also loved the Mini Airbags, which had an awesome Manchego foam center. The eye-catching Crunchy Octopus was also a hit with a zippy wasabi-panko breading that went nicely with the tender octopus. The bright white wine we enjoyed with dinner was also standout and a great value at €8 a glass. The craft cocktails were well-balanced and equally as enjoyable. As good as the savory courses were, I thought the desserts were even more impressive. On first bite, the cheesecake immediately took the title of the best dessert I've had! Shaped like a cheese round, it had a subtle hazelnut white chocolate outer "rind" and the fluffiest, yet decadent center. The texture, along with the balanced sweetness was better than any cheesecake of my dreams. After that legendary showing, I wasn't sure if I could enjoy any other dessert, but the ice cream stroopwaffle and chocolate passionfruit flower were nearly as good! Like the cheesecake, there wasn't one particular thing that stood out, rather every single aspect was just incredible. A very sweet ending to what will most likely be my favorite meal of 2018. read more
8 years ago
#100 Yelp Review #25 of 50 world best restaurant 2017 I would like to write about my number 100 review on Tickets. This is a late review. I was there in February this year. I absolutely adored this place, and would go back to Barcelona just for this place. 10 stars for the service and food! This is one of the best dining experience that I've had. Adrià brothers are truly culinary genius! It definitely beats all the high end restaurants, Michelin star places that I've had so far in the states and Asia. Atmosphere: it is a casual circus theme. No fancy tables or chairs here, but you'd feel very excited and comfy here. However, the surprised dessert room is so pretty and cozy. I will not spoil the surprise here. Food: they can customize your menu based on what you like. I was highly satisfied with the choices I was given. The only thing I would skip is the wagyu here and get something else. Some of my personal favorites: 1. Foie with smoked eel: never had this combination before, and yet it was amazingly smooth and delicious. 2. Avocado ravioli: with crab, chipotle mayonnaise and chia seeds. It was cooked to perfection, and so intricately made.Probably the best ravioli I've had. 3. Nordic landscape: what a beautiful dish. It's like a winter wonderland with the vinegar powder. It tasted heavenly with aged beef and smoked cheese. 4. Mini airbag: cheese and caviar. Yes please! Can I get a dozen to go? 5. Cheesecake: omg. It's the best kind of cheese cake ever. It's so fresh and creamy that melt in your mouth. After having that, regular cheesecake just doesn't taste the same anymore. Tips for booking: I was not able to book two month advance. However, I checked every single day and see if there's an opening. And, I got it! So keep checking if you really want to go. I also put my name down for the waiting list and it didn't pull through. So glad that someone cancelled and we were able to snatch the reservation. read more
2 years ago
I read TICKETS fine dining closed over the pandemic. It is now "re-branded as Teatro in 2022, with 5 of the classic Tickets dishes, and a new menu heavy on the stews and modern snacks." read more
Our friend Mike M managed a major miracle - reservations here on a Saturday night. For months, we are all anticipating our dinner here so expectations were high. (And I would say that the only thing better than dinner here is dinner here with good friends!) I'll say (at least for myself) expectations were exceeded. From the moment you step past the velvet rope (it's a theater theme) to your exit from the dessert room, you'll be by turns surprised, delighted and sometimes bewildered. There's a menu but most people do the €130 tasting which includes 30 courses (5 dessert courses!). Bites started arriving quickly - in truth it was a bit overwhelming at first! Our first course was dried anchovy filet and I thought "what have I gotten myself into??" And then I ate it and every other thing put in front of me - even things I'd previously been terrified to try like sea cucumbers (filled with soprasetta, and delicious BTW). I won't detail every dish because that would be boring but there are pics below. My favorites were the manchego cheese purses, the Nordic landscape, the octopus (just amazing) and the "cheesecake desert". As was expected, most dishes were absolutely delicious and very creative. And then they rolled out the giant slab of Wagyu....which was sliced up in front of us. YUM. The dessert room is crazy fun too - there's Willy Wonka clips playing, giant berries on the ceiling and more crazy stuff coming out from the kitchen. It's a Michelin starred place so expect top-tier service that isn't at all stuffy. We watched the dessert staff play a trick on another table by getting them to "help" make a cake - after a little magic trick, a fully realized dessert appeared. Of course, you can spend hundreds on wine but you don't need to - we had a nice cava under €35 that complemented our plates perfectly. Their sommelier is a lot of fun and will definitely help you out regardless of price range. Two other things to note - if you haven't guessed, Tickets is pretty casual and doesn't take itself too seriously. Dress smart but formal clothes not needed. Also, there are a TON of women working behind the line - that makes me very happy as the chef profession can be macho. Thanks ladies, for one of the most memorable meals I've ever eaten! TWO FINGERS - ONE BITE (I've had several messages from folks looking for advice on reservations. They open up 60 days out - set your alarm because they typically fill within minutes. If you don't get in, watch for cancellations, beg your hotel concierge or show up as they open and hope to snag a bar seat. Good luck!) read more
5 years ago
My first experience dining in at a "World's 50 Best" listed restaurant was here (rated #20 as of this writing). Actual dine-in date: 3/6/2019. Whenever traveling internationally I try my best to experience one "special occasion" meal. It may or may not be a chef's table or fine dining experience, but the restaurant would have enough accolades for people to schedule their itineraries or even plane tickets on a reservation. In the case of Barcelona I am a huge Europhile and a United Cyber Monday deal had me already going here but it was in the case of Tickets that I scheduled my entire trip around the reservation. Compared to TFL and Noma scoring tickets here was slightly easier... but not by much. Reservations are available up to 60 days to the date of dine-in and open up at 12AM exactly. At the time you had to not only be on the website at midnight local time, your computer time also had to match the local time in order for the reservation system to work. You could be SOL as early as 5 minutes afterwards so it's best to try out a "practice run" beforehand. Also keep in mind that the minimum party size is 2. Being a solo traveler I reached out to a girls travel FB group for a dining partner. This ended up being one of the best things that ever happened on my travels. Dress code: smart casual. For background research I highly recommend watching Netflix's "Chef's Table" season 5 episode 4 on Albert Adrià. As one of the two Adrià brothers he was instrumental to the success of El Bulli as its pastry chef and eventually its creative director. As the creative director he was the one that spearheaded all the avant-garde techniques that to this day define molecular gastronomy (foams, spherification). No longer wanting to be in the shadow of his famous brother Ferran he left El Bulli and went to start his own collective of restaurants in Barcelona. Think of Tickets as a scaled down El Bulli. My friend and I first started off in the main restaurant where the savories are served. Technically there *is* a menu but most people who go to Tickets opt for omakase style - once you tell the server your allergies and dislikes they'll proceed to give you "la vida tapa" until you say stop. There is no mention of any budget concerns, but considering you are eating at a World's 50 Best restaurant I assume you saved enough to splurge on the experience... Once you are done with the savories dessert is served in a separate room that reminds you of something from either Willy Wonka or Alice in Wonderland. Again the same concept applies here - dessert is served until you say "stop". The dessert room itself is a very unique experience amongst all restaurant experiences - I'd rather not say what I thought but rather experience it for yourself. Between my friend and I we shared approximately 20 tapas. - Anchoa (anchovies) - Olivas Gordal Adobad (the famous olives from "El Bulli" that are made from olive juice via a spherification process) - Caballa simesabe (their take on "pan de cristal con tomate" accompanied with mackerel) - Calamar raifort (squid in 6 grains) - Duo atun (two preparations of tuna: tuna tartare plus tuna bonbon) - Airbaguette de Rubia (their take on jamon iberico on a baguette - I think the jamon is from Galicia) - Ostra escabeche (pickled oysters) - Mini Airbags de ques (think cheese puff with manchego cheese foam on the inside) - Viaje nordico (Beet and tartar on a cracker - their take on something you would see at Noma's game & forest menu) - Gamba Steackmar (aka amaebi - sweet shrimp) - Maracusante (little peas inside of a passion fruit seed - another molecular gastronomy trick) - Albondigas de habita (peas that look like meatballs?) - Berenjena lacada (lacquered eggplant) - Mollete papada (a sandwich made from pork chin - think dumpling) - Codorniz wellington (quail done in the beef wellington style. Filled with spinach, mushrooms and ham) - Bikini trufa (sandwich of Coulommier cheese and black truffle) - Rosa de ambar (one of the signature desserts, a gelatinous ball resembling dew sits on the center of the rose. The dew tastes like lychee and raspberry). - Tickets cheesecake (a cheesecake that looks like a cheese wheel. Served with "crackers" I am not a cheesecake person and this is one of the best things I've ever eaten. The rind is super delicious; very hazelnut rich) - Tarta Choco Pasion (regular chocolate tart) - Sandwich Helado (stroopwaffle ice cream sandwich) With drinks, grand total came out to €335.30. Favorites: the olives, sweet shrimp, cheese puff with manchego, truffle cheese sandwich, cheesecake. I didn't get to go to El Bulli when it was open so going to Tickets is the next best thing. A few years back I also went to another "El Bulli" alumni's restaurant - é by José Andrés, aka Tickets as a chef's table. I prefer tickets over é because even though the techniques may be similar, the focus remains on the food. To this day one of my favorite foodie experiences. read more
6 years ago
Are you ready for the hottest ticket to the world's best ranked #20 restaurant? Entering the amusement park of avant-garde and contemporary food art, this @albert.adria.acosta Michelin-star concept of "La vida tapa" is an experience one will never forget. We recommend watching @chefstablenetflix Albert Adrià season 5, episode 4 to truly grasp his innovative techniques and fiery courage in pushing the limits of food. Starting with the best part - Dessert, duh! Cheesecake - served with butter cookies, this hazelnut rind is unlike any other cheesecake you've tried before. Hands-down. Lychee & Raspberry Sphere - molecular gastronomy takes this rose water gelatin bite to another level. (The rose itself is not edible) Choux w/ Coconut Popcorn, Vanilla Cream Banana & Basil - a personal favorite Pear, Nut Butter, Brioche - we're still obsessed with how everything melted together so perfectly. Stroopwaffle Ice Cream Sandwich - imagine bites of warmth & happiness Tapas: Crunchy Octopus, Picked Cucumbers Filled w/ Celery & Apple Gelatin - the tapa of the night. Absolutely delicious. Foie Gras Stuffed w/ Smoked Eel - a perfect & unique combo. Stracciatella di Bufala w/ Sea Urchin & Black Truffle - rich, fresh, aromatic. Olive-S - a delightful explosion of olive juice. Torta de Inés - we drowned, in the best way possible, in this mountain of goat, galmesan, and Payoyo cheese. Reserve at least a month in advance. Portions are mostly one bite each so don't come starving. Enter with an open mind and curious tastebuds! read more
Mind-blowingly interesting concepts! This World's 50 Best restaurant is not the typical formal fine dining like the others; instead, it's relaxed and fun and kitschy. Having eaten at El Celler de can Roca the night before, we appreciated the casual contrast without sacrificing the quality of the food. Our group of 5 went for lunch and had an amazing time. We opted for a la carte ordering over the tasting menu, but made sure to try all the classics and popular dishes, like avocado pizza and cheesecake. Both were hits, as well as the king crab legs which were the best, juiciest crab legs I've ever had! I'd describe most of the food as playful and tasty. Wish they had better non-alcoholic drinks though! There was no juice pairing, and the limited "healthy cocktail" menu didn't produce anything worth drinking (only two options and I didn't like either one). That was the only disappointing part of the experience. Otherwise, I definitely recommend coming here while in Barcelona. read more
I do not even know where to begin with this review but let me try my best to break this review down. Tickets has always been on my radar especially after seeing it pop as number 25 on the best restaurants in the world. It so happened that I was heading to Barcelona for a mini euro trip and knew that it would be my chance to nab dinner at this joint. I started furiously looking for options to dine at this joint but to my dismay I was unable to find a SINGLE SPOT no matter how often I looked. This search process continued for months and I kept losing hope in the process and ended up searching for other options including securing a reservation at another bucket list joint Disfrutar which is no slouch. I finally arrived in Barcelona and I continued to search but had nearly given up hope but amazingly, one slot opened up the day before we were expecting to leave AND happened to be on the same day as a Disfrutar lunch. Even with this, I could not say to the number 25 best restaurant in the world so pulled the trigger for a dinner and woke up the next day planning on being completely stuffed. Fast forward to dinner (past the disfrutar lunch), I had walked around to make sure I was on as near empty as i could be to generate enough appetite. The décor itself is very unassuming and has a fun atmosphere to it with a carnival type theme. I was seated at a bar like area where we could see the chefs hard at work in the back. The style of this place is really to either choose what you want or let the wait staff choose a "omakase-like" experience where they bring you different things after asking what you like/dislike AND the beauty of it is... you get to dictate stop when you want. Yolo time for sure. We opted with the omakase and just sat back with a few of our scotch's to enjoy the meal spectacle that was about to come. All of the dishes were quite unique and a fun play on traditional flavors and visuals. All in all, I think from start to dessert I was able to sample roughly 20 dishes.... Don't judge me... this is how you gotta roll for the world's best restaurants. A few of the items that came out was the world's thinnest sandwich which was between two crackers and jamon in the center and some pancetta, the famous olives that are deconstructed and just take like pure deliciousness. It will surprise you for texture, flavor, and impact. Potato cube with wagyu which was presented neatly on a marble block and was packed with flavor despite being tiny. The tuna belly dish with a cherry that is filled with remarkable flavor and the way they infused it was crazy. Eggplant nigiri which caught me off guard as I really thought it was fish but was still packed. The air baguette wrapped with beef loin and in the shape of a cigar was absolutely delicious, foie gras stuffed with eel again unique balance and presentation, the octopus was legit delicious and probably one of the ones ive ever had, suckling pig and a full quail including the head. Honestly I could keep raving about every dish but each item was made with high ingredients, and this joint certainly carved up a unique niche to make them special compared to the standard euro fare and make you really feel the experience along with visual/actual appetite. At the end of all of this, they surprised by saying dessert was in another room and we walked into this transformative place that is dessert heaven. The ceiling id decorated raspberries blue berries, etc. making it quite the visual. We were seated at the bar and immediately greeted with a rose with a jelly type starting dessert. They next gave a chocolate cake deal with bacon on top and it was absolutely light and fluffy along with a chocolate cake mousse type cake which was also delicious and light. The absolute showstopper was the cheesecake though. This thing tasted like white chocolate and was packed with flavor while offering creaminess and freshness. Honesty there is no cheesecake like this ever so you cannot miss out. All in all, this was a phenomenal meal in Barcelona and very deserving of its rank in the charts. The creative, low key, and top quality nuances make it quite the experience and definitely worth tracking a reservation down so you can experience it for yourself. read more
3 years ago
This is a must do when in Barcelona !!! Amazing!!! Food Service and ambiance is all 5 star !!
I have to give MUCH kudos to the hubs for booking a table at Tickets. According to the hubs, the wait for a table is about two months out, and he had to check the restaurant's website at Spain's midnight to see if there were tables available and book/confirm as soon as possible. He was able to book a table for us and two of our friends who happen to be traveling in Barcelona as well. Their menu is fun and eclectic, and the atmosphere is vivacious and colorful. The staff are friendly, energetic, and seem very excited to give you a one-of-a-kind experience. You can order right off the menu, but we decided to go for the tasting menu - why not??? The most surprising bite during the entire meal was the olive. It's not really an olive, but tastes just like an olive and looks like an olive... oh, that olive... This is not to say that this was the best bite. Every bite of every plate they offered was amazingly delicious, and if you ask, the servers will bring you the menu for you to order other food items in addition to whatever is included. The hubs was severely disappointed that we didn't get to try the crab... after they served the last entree/savory dish, they asked us if we needed anything else. We were so lost in all the flavors and textures that we totally forgot to ask if we can order the crab. Big mistake. Once you tell them you're good, they whisk you off to another section of the restaurant where it's a complete different world of fruits and sweets all around. Here, they served another series of amazing desserts. This time, we made sure to ask for the menu to see if we wanted to try anything else before the last bite. We ordered the Stroopwaffle Ice Cream Sandwich, and I am SO glad we did - it was my favorite dessert at the restaurant. I fully resented the staff from holding out on us. If we ever go back to Barcelona, I know I will ask the hubs to see if we can go back! read more
This is an experience. It is true that you will need to make a reservation 2 months in advance at midnight in Spain time. It was maybe worth it. The service seems to be great, but it could be better. I feel like they pushed the most expensive wine; the amount that was served by also very stingy. Also the seating could be better, we were seated at the "bar" and servers would be bumping into us to get to the other tables. We were offered a menu but we let the server give us a surprise menu, where the price is also a surprise until the end of the meal. Also, the pacing was not consistent; there was a lot of waiting between the plates...at the price they charge, I would expect that the pacing between the plates would be consistent. All in all, they do a great job with making sure your water is topped up (each time they will charge you for a bottle, we spent 10 euros in water) They will take away the plates as soon as the food is off the serving plate; the server bumped into my hand while I was literally taking the last bite off the plate. Not sure how I feel about that...I mean that's efficient, but come on. The vibe and ambiance is fun and fast-paced but it's definitely not a romantic restaurant where you have privacy. I guess it depends what you like. Every plate was explained in detail by our server and also how to eat it, so that was much appreciated. After you are whisked away to the dessert area, you are with a whole new set of staff and servers that seemed disjointed and you didn't really have the same rapport with. There was one server behind the bar that was busy making desserts, we sat there for quite awhile until someone came up and asked us how hungry we were and he put in some selections for us. I witnessed some subtle argument between the staff while they were preparing the desserts. Overall, the dessert room is a cool idea, but the level of service was inconsistent and made the experience a very very long evening. We were there for about 2.5 hours. read more
The service here was the best service I have ever received at a restaurant, maybe ever. Even though this is one of the top 25 restaurants in the world, there's no pretense or stuffiness at all here. Everyone seems excited to be here , both the staff and the customers themselves. I ordered food ala carte and everything I ate was delicious including the wagyu beef. When I ordered a double bourbon, they actually brought the bottle table side to pour it. Just little touches like that impressed me. The sommelier was helpful and all the servers were amazing. And then the dessert was so over the top. Just when you think you can't eat another bite, another dessert shows up in front of you. The cheesecake is THE MOST cheesy cheesecake I've ever eaten. Go here now. read more
Such a bummer. Was looking forward to this place based on a friend's rec and the nightmare of trying to obtain a reservation. The night we were here our server kept changing and they sucked. No one explained the dishes well. We thought by saying we wanted to try many things we would get a good sample but instead they just brought us larger (or multiples) of each item and charged us up the bleep. Like we could do with one olive each. Instead they bring 4. No one asked. When it came time for the main course, they didn't tell us the price differences or any info. We ordered the ribeye and they brought a huge one that was way too much for two people who just had 15 other courses. Just poor communication all the way around. Even dessert. They gave us two nasty margarita "drink" desserts when one would have been enough in order to try other stuff. Obviously the venue is cool. The food techniques are awesome. The dessert room is just something to experience. I just expected a Top 50 restaurant in the World to be better (like Arzak). If I came again, I would be more demanding of explanations and the ordering process instead of just letting them serve me and then getting the sticker shock... read more
8 years ago
In a string of Michelin starred restaurants we had been to within a week, this stood out as the place we were most likely to go back to as many times as we could if given the opportunity. The execution is amazing, yet playful. The service was exceptional and the little surprises throughout the meal added to the experience. Do yourself a favor and go for a tasting menu selected by your server, and if it's your first time, go for the complete dessert menu, this is where they truly shine. read more
4 years ago
This is hands down the best restaurant I've been to in Barcelona. I did their tasting And it was killer. All the staff is super friendly and accommodating. read more
12 years ago
As Out of towners that going to just spend a Weekend in Barcelona, My Yelp friend just have one request, it was to visit Tickets Bar. My phone went off right at midnight (Barcelona time) 60 days before our actual day of visit to remind me to make our reservation on line... and I was glad everything went smoothly as planned and we going to eat at Tickets Bar!! Fast forward! The experience was really memorable as I don't have a chance to experience molecular gastronomy in Toronto. We got to sit right at the bar watching all the action where the kitchen preparing all the cold dish. We shared: Tickets' olive-S Razor clams with refried sauce and lemon air Confit potatoes with Iberian cured ham and pork rib jus El Manteca" double chin "mollen "High level" Cow Tenderloin Confit artichoke with quail egg yolk and salmon roe Dessert: White chocolate and black sesame lava rock (presented on a pieces of rock) I really enjoy the playfulness and the presentation of all the dish we tried. Service was excellent and able to do 0.5/0.75 portion since we wanted to try more dish. The answer here is always yes, we can do it! This is what I mean by service! If you never been here, I would highly recommend you come to Tickets Bar and give it a try. read more
This was a like an amusement park for foodies. It was a meal I truly did not want to end. I dont want to give it away; but dessert will be the best part of this journey. A meal you'll never forget. read more
Lives up to the hype. Although we didn't enjoy every single course, Tickets is a culinary adventure with ups and downs that both please and surprise. Like a circus show with both good and great performances, taken as a whole this was a unique, memorable, and delicious experience! We were in Barcelona for three days and unfortunately we hadn't made reservations for Tickets ahead of time. No matter, we showed up on Friday night at 7:00 pm and walked right in and got a table! We were told we had to be out by 9:15 pm, which seemed like plenty of time for us. It was not! We started with a bottle of Numanthia from Toro, which was outstanding, which moderate tannins, good structure, and deep fruit and chocolate notes. We loved it. The wine list is small, but includes some incredibly good values in the 20€ range. We started off with the tomato bread and iberico ham. The tomato bread was a bit underwhelming as we had had better bread at Paco Meralgo's the night before. The ham was outstanding, and delicious, but of course, this was a departure from the inspiring and creative dishes that Ferran Adria is known for. Our next course was the liquid olives. We found them to be a creative and fun dish, especially because they are served in an olive jar and our server pulled them out of the jar and placed them on a silver spoon in front of us. I found the novelty of biting into a liquid olive to be fun, but the olive was much too salty for my taste and I wish I had a glass of riesling to pair with this course because we each received three olives, when one was plenty for me. The third course was the creamed artichoke, which was my wife's favorite dish. The cream was a superb compliment to the fresh and beautifully ripe artichoke. The manchego cheese slice served on top of each artichoke heart added a nice dimension from a textural standpoint. A simply well balanced and tasty dish. Our fourth course was the cannelloni. This is a "must order" on the menu. A fun take on a pasta dish where not a single ounce of pasta is used here. Avocado is used for the casing and the ricotta cheese inside is actually a fish and mayonnaise salad. Topped with parsley, dollops of cream, and olive oil, this was a large serving and truly enjoyable dish. The fifth course was the fish taco, where butter lettuce was used instead of a tortilla. It was a light dish with excellent fish, but just a tiny, tiny bite. We should have ordered at least two. This course was followed by a half dozen oysters. The oysters were larger and served with olive oil caviar. I thought it was a clever touch to include the caviar, but the olive oil actually seemed to detract from the beautiful flavors of the oyster itself. I kept wondering what oyster would taste like without the olive oil. Regardless, it was a an enjoyable dish, but I wasn't quite sold on the olive oil caviar. Our last dish was the hamachi sashimi. Seven pieces of incredibly fresh and superb cuts of hamachi. This was another large and filling dish. The hamachi had been seared very lightly, which gave it a slightly firmer texture, but it was a fabulous way to end the meal. Overall we had an excellent meal at Tickets. Our server was very friendly and helpful and each course was both memorable and unique. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we ordered a second bottle of wine to continue our wonderful meal. I must say that although it's expensive, I never felt like it was over priced. The portions were large considering the format is in the spirit of molecular gastronomy. In fact many would consider Tickets a bargain from that aspect. They have really embraced the casual and fun aspect of this culinary movement. Our bill came to 200€ including two bottles of wine, which I thought was a bargain. Although I did not enjoy 100% of every course, each course was a unique take on it's typical nature and was an adventure with ups and downs, which adds to the excitement of the evening, much like a circus act. Bravo Ferran! read more
I looked for reservations for Tickets for my vacation to Barcelona weeks ahead of time (you really need months) and found nothing. Two days before my dinner reservation I happened to randomly check while waiting for the train in Madrid and was stoked when I saw that they had space for two, two days later. I was looking forward to this more than anything else in Barcelona - after all, it's #25 on best restaurants in the world! You MUST have a reservation in order to eat here. I saw many people turned away who tried to show up and hope to score a table. They were sent off to Tickets' sister restaurant up the street. The decor here is very unassuming and kind of amusement park-like. Nothing ridiculously fancy shmancy - I came in a tank top and shorts. Service is great and our waitress was very helpful and kept us informed the entire dinner. You have the option to pick your dishes or let your waitress decide for you based on a few questions. We decided to let her surprise us... I like not knowing what's coming next. In total, we probably had about 12-13 dishes (tapas style) and 4 desserts. With a few drinks, it came in just under $250 euro. Really not too shabby. You can't really go wrong with any of the dishes. They're very inventive and you won't get bored. Of the many, many things we tried that evening, the stand outs were the following: - Grilled octopus - one of their signature dishes and a must order - Wagyu potato chip - King crab - OLIVES - must get - also a signature dish - Suckling pig "taco" We also loved the dessert room we were invited to after dinner. The whole places is covered in berry decor and there's Willy Wonka on repeat all over the place on the screens. We enjoyed a chef's pick of 4 different desserts, all of which were just as interesting as dinner. You are greeted with a rose and a jelly type amuse bouche inside the rose. Of the desserts, the cheesecake was the most memorable and one of their signatures. Overall, an amazing culinary experience and I'm very happy and lucky to have been able to eat here during our vacation. I would encourage everyone to try to nab a reservation here - check last minute! read more
There are restaurants you dream of some day going to. (Especially if you never been to El Bulli). Reservations you make as soon as you book the plane tickets. Meals you imagine in your head. This is one of those. Our first night in Barcelona and we met a local friend who also had a friend in town. They were taking their sweet time and I was dreading losing out reservation so I'm sure I stressed everyone out by rushing us to the restaurant. HA The fourth friend, whom I just met, kept saying "this will be lost on me - i'm not a foodie". I hate the term "foodie" - as the people who use it generally don't know much about food at all, just follow Michelin stars blindly and have lost taste-buds ages ago. But I just told him to have patience. From the moment we sat down, with the embroidered napkins, I knew this would be special. The next hour or so is a complete blur. We ordered a la carte instead of doing the tasting. Best Pan con tomate? Sure. Best Jamon? Sure. Best Razor clams? Sure. I wasn't thrilled with their "special" oyster as it was wayyyy too briney for me. Thinnest sandwich in the world? tasty but not my favorite. Spherical Olives? Pure magic. Sea Urchin, tuna, razor clams, all some of the best sea food I've ever had. But the crunchy octopus was hands down my favorite of the seafood. Then came the question... "would you like dessert"? Umm, this *is* Albert Adrias place, no? You get taken through a hallway into another room for dessert! *** Spoiler Alert *** *** do not read further if you prefer to be surprised *** We walk into a room that is straight out of Willy Wonka - and wouldn't you know it - they were playing Willy Wonka on the screens!! The menu was impressive and long, and we couldn't decide. Our new friend pulled one of the coolest moves ever. He simply handed the menu back to the waiter and said "Yes". HA! However, we forgot to mention that we were sharing everything. So they actually brought four of each course!!! Oh boy! We were stuffed, but the "cheesecake" was hands down my favorite and one of the best desserts I ever had. Lot of other highlights include lychee w rose, and they were all very very beautiful and creative, but man that Cheesecake! One of the best meals I ever had! read more
Best place to eat and experience! If I came to Barcelona and ate at this place, I would be able to go home happily. The boyfriend and I took a last minute trip to Barcelona and therefore couldn't make many reservations, let alone for Tickets since you need at LEAST 60 days of advanced notice to make a reservation here. However, we were informed that if we came at 7PM (we arrived a little earlier, which is highly recommended) and waited in line, we would be able to take last minute reservation cancellations. We were the last "party" that was able to take a canceled reservation. We were overjoyed! It was my first time trying a tapas tasting menu, and it was so exciting to not know what kind of food you're going to get. It was more enjoyable that every tapas we got was so good! And it wasn't just the food, but the waitress instructed us on the best way to eat the tapas to get the flavors right. We had their (infamous) olivas gordal adobada & olivas verdial, pulpito al azafran, xuxi de semilla de tomate y anchoas. mini airbags de ques. huevo de codorniz en "nest", ensalada tomate, majado aguacate, ostra consome de melon, mejillones marinera, fritura de peix, patatas confitadas, mollete papada, pollo yauarcan, xuxi queso payoyo, gusanitos, roca volcanica, palet d'or, and these ice cream cupcakes that I didn't catch the name of. We definitely wanted more, but our time slot was only 2 hours long. Haha. It was definitely on the pricey side, but it was completely worth it. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The food was fun and tasteful and makes me yearn for more of Ferran Adria's food and/or influences. read more
9 years ago
Continued Part 2: Impressed by a dish called "Crunchy Nigiri," the 'filet' of grilled Eggplant served atop a Rice Cracker Shell with Soy Caviar almost indistinguishable in taste from Tuna Belly, the follow-up of actual Chu-Toro slow-cooked in Pork Fat atop crispy Tapioca Pearls and Seaweed seemed all the more appropriate, another raw dish to follow presenting one of Albert's famous 'cubes' topped in finely chopped Wagyu. Turning to two classic Sandwiches next, both seen stateside prior from the kitchens of Jose Andres, suffice it to say that little can go wrong with elder Beef Carpaccio wrapped around crisp Bread nor from aged and emulsified Machego, the "Avocado Ravioli" to follow a visually stunning dish with sweet chunks of Crab playing well off the smoky Chipotle Mayonnaise. Flipping back to Beef momentarily, Rubia Gallega again presented as a thin layer of Ceviche amidst Vinegar Powder as part of a "Nordic Landscape," it was with palates refreshed by deconstructed Tomato Salad that the evening pressed onward, the followup of spreadable Foie Gras and Smoked Eel a bit more funky than that served at Lasarte in the afternoon and served with a bit too little toast for this diner's liking. Strange to see Raw Bar plates so late n the meal, though both the Oyster with an Apple Spherification and a Clam served Bloody Mary-style were nonetheless pleasant, it was here that Chef de Cuisine Fran Agudo move into a progression of five great plates to finish, the Sea Cucumber and Hake throat both briny but delicious while the Crunchy Octopus, Baby Eel 'Spaghettis' and Suckling Pig served on a Leaf were all rich but well balanced with the first two particularly memorable for their intense focus on contrasting textures. At this point moving to the Dessert Room, an area previously appropriated as a Cocktail Bar since redecorated in Candyland fashion with Berries, Flowers and Candy Canes hanging overhead, it was after a brief greeting from Albert Adria that the remainder of the evening was turned over to three pastry Chefs, the "Rose" as a service piece previously seen at Quique Dacosta here topped in palate-cleansing Gelatin followed by a small Pumpkin filled with smooth Ice Cream, intensely sweet Flesh and crunchy Seeds. Moving next to a Honey-soaked Apricot served next to its liquid and tangy snow, a note on the reservation suggesting that the tour would be ideally focused on tasting several of Albert and team's award winning Pastries even if that meant forgoing some savory plates, it was next that airy Cornbread was taken from the Microwave and presented with Corn Cream before watching liquid nitrogen freeze a "Pancake" soon to be piped with Strawberry Cream on one side and Vanilla on the other, the resultant Ice Cream Sandwich as impressive in flavor as it was in texture. Requesting that no more Passion Fruit based items be served after the ornate "Chocolate Flower," a personal preference that had nothing to do with the dish itself, it was in follow-up that the kitchen presented Albert's famous Cheesecake which had already been seen replicated that morning at Hofmann Pastisseria while the Fresier and Baked Alaska to follow were each also worthy of imitation, the latter in particular as the creamy Meringue still managed to remain soft after a kiss with the Blow Torch atop poignant Black Pepper that helped to mellow the Pineapple. No doubt more expensive than the average Tickets visit, though in total the a la carte plates and cocktail actually matched the total cost fairly closely even before accounting for the individualized service and a signed copy of the Tapas: The TICKETS Cuisine presented by Chef Adria, there is little doubt that those looking for a night of fun will enjoy Tickets for exactly what it is, though with Enigma Concept now likely to occupy much of the Chef's time one does wonder how long the elder restaurant will continue to seem as innovative. read more
Tickets is a show--walking in to this bustling restaurant means walking into a vibrant, old-time movie theater with flashy lights and bright colors! Everyone welcomes you left and right as you approach your seat. Getting a reservation here is quite the challenge--the current system forces you to jump on the website at the stroke of midnight, filling out the form literally within seconds. However, we scored a seat at the bar during our visit to Barcelona, and Tickets was quite the experience! We had a direct view of the open kitchen and the army of staff meticulously preparing the detailed dishes. The entire menu consists of tapas, which are generally portions of a bite or two, though one or two dishes are meant to be shared. You can order a la carte, or have the staff decide everything you eat! We went for the a la carte option and tried a bunch of creative things--most of which, admittedly, were not particularly memorable (so I won't bother mentioning them all), but some were quite incredible and others even told a little story. We started with the "olives"--doesn't sound very fancy, except that these little green balls filled with liquid were only made to look like olives--once you put them on your tongue and pressed them on the roof of the mouth, they exploded with a bright, olive, citrusy flavor! We moved on to the thin bread with tomato (a not particularly creative take on the classic Catalan dish) and the thin, crispy sandwich of jamon and panceta. We had the "airbaguette," a hollow, crunchy roll wrapped with what looked like more ham, but was actually a cured beef called "rubia gallega". The crab ravioli was decorated with a checkerboard pattern of avocado and zucchini, and the charcoal eel had char-marks reading "TICKETS" on the skin! The grilled sea cucumber was served with its deep-fried skin on the side, and the "noodles" served with chanterelles, gorgonzola, and hazelnut praline were actually made of thin, narrow strips of king trumpet mushroom! All of the small bites were creative in their own way, and I really enjoyed how our servers carefully described each one to us--sometimes even making us guess what ingredients we were eating, since they had been prepared in unrecognizable ways! Overall, however, my favorite dishes were actually the larger portions that were meant to be shared. First, we had the crispy octopus, which was a sliced octopus tentacle dressed with a kimchi mayonnaise and served with pickles on the side. Though sliced, the octopus tentacle was put back together in its original shape and served on a transparent box over sand, a seashell, and other beach-themed decorations! The octopus was tender and delicious with a deep, seafood flavor and a spicy kick from the mayo. We also had the roasted, stuffed quail, which was brought out whole (with its head) and served/sliced tableside. The quail was cooked to a perfect medium and was stuffed with eggplant and two quail eggs inside! After we announced that we were ready to move on to dessert, our server suddenly led us from our seats into a back room, which was decorated with strawberries and candy canes hanging from the ceiling, and with scenes from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory playing on a mosaic of screens on the wall. The entire room (which smelled like raspberries) was dedicated to dessert, and we started with an off-menu frozen dessert made of pumpkin, served with pumpkin seeds in a small, hollowed-out pumpkin. We also had the corn dessert, which consisted of a corn-shaped sponge cake meant to be dipped into a custard-like cream containing tons of corn flavor and crispies. The flavor and texture of this dessert was incredible--not too sweet, and a great combination of soft, sticky, and crunchy! Tickets was an incredible experience--to be in the middle of all the action and see all of the choreography that goes behind the preparation of small, precise, unique bites of food was unforgettable! Because you can control the amount you order, it also doesn't have to be a particularly expensive visit--this is just a great chance to enjoy passionate, friendly hospitality and food that you'll find nowhere else in the world! read more
8 years ago
Placed 32nd in The World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2018. It was good, and very different. The whole chef tasting experience took 3 hours... The tasting was good, but I enjoyed the dessert part the most. I gave Tickets (Barcelona, Spain) three stars only, because I feel there are restaurants in NYC that I've tried were just as good... BUT, Tickets do have great decor, service... staff were super friendly.. overall experience was SUPER ! read more
7 years ago
Wow !! Definitely lives up to the hype. Food was top notch , service was excellent Hard to get a reservation but well worth it once you do . Excellent quality food and a must if your in Barcelona read more
Superb meal . . . Not too much to add to others, but here is a brief review: the olives and airpuffs were sublime--never had anything like them before, and the flavors were wonderful. My surprise plate was the Bok Choi and tuna tartar -- I could have had a meal on these alone. Foie gras was near perfect, and our chocolate waffle dessert was exceptional. All around, an excellent meal from beginning to end. I'm giving 4 stars . . . service was very good, right up until the end. As we were being served last portion of tasting menu, two parties of what we assume were locals arrived -- and we were nearly forgotten. Also, it was obvious two waiters were sniping at each other over something--don't want to be a part of it, thank you. We eventually took our bill to the front of the restaurant and asked them to process our credit card. Made an A+ evening an A- . . . and it didn't have to be that way. That aside, a wonderful gastro experience. Cheers! RS read more
Pay attention to when reservations open. Super tricky to get a table. Overall ambience is a little cheesy, but it fits with the theme. I recommend doing the tasting menu. It's course after course until you tell them to stop. Some of the memorable dishes including a tuna fish, oysters and the most amazing octopus I've ever had. The waitress brings out dishes based on your likes and dislikes and what will taste best. There's also a sommelier who will pair wine with your next few dishes. There is a dessert room. I mean that itself deserves 5 stars. They have clips of Willy wonka and ratatouille playing in the background. Again it is course after course of dessert until you tell them to stop. I normally don't eat baklava, however it was so delicious. You won't be disappointed if you are lucky enough to get reservations. read more
I was so happy to hear Hubby snagged last minute reservations on our last night in Barcelona! They notified us via email that morning for confirmation. We had a 6:30pm slot, which was right when the restaurant opens, and considered early for most people, but ideal for us. The restaurant was not very full at that time and most of the other people who arrived then appeared to be tourists as well. I was a little anxious about bringing our 19-month daughter, but everyone was so welcoming. They even had a portable high chair available to attach to one of the chairs. We were seated near the front window and in front of the oyster bar area. Thankfully the two tables around us remained empty until later that evening. The atmosphere was relaxed, casual, and playful. We went with the Chef's choice and never looked back. Every dish was an experience, and it was exciting not knowing what to expect. Our server just asked us a few questions before beginning the course and said that the food will keep coming until we say so (let her know when we were getting full then there would be about 2-3 dishes left). She was kind enough to do a little 3-course meal for our daughter too. She tasted a sample of Iberico Jamon, the Basil Air Waffle, and a croquette. The menu also highlighted what was recommended for kids should you choose to order a la carte. Every dish was delicious, beautifully presented, and tasted fresh and clean. My favorites were the Crostini with Marinated White Anchovie, the clam, the King Crab, and the Oriental Broth Lobster. Hubby and I started with a glass of Cava, then split a bottle of white wine for the meal. For dessert, our server lead us to a separate dining area dedicated to dessert. The room had strawberries decorating the ceiling and a wall playing scenes from different movies like "Ratatouille" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". We had 3 different dishes, but my favorite was the "Tickets Cheesecake" which tasted like white chocolate that was shaped like a wheel of cheese and cut like the texture of brie...mind-blowingly delicious. Thank you Tickets for a memorable night of dining that capped an incredible week-long visit to Barcelona. read more
Such a fun experience! While I'm not sure it's the best food I've ever eaten in my entire life, I had a great dinner and loved the creativity of all the dishes! Reservations can be tricky to get. They go live 2 months from the exact date at midnight their time. We were in Barcelona Friday-Tuesday, but they're closed Sunday and Monday, so I only had 2 nights to try and get them! I was able to get Friday reservations easily, almost too easily. But at 8pm (which is considered early, but perfect for us). However, I wanted to try and get Saturday reservations just in case something came up on Friday, and it was IMPOSSIBLE. The site crashed as soon as they went live, and even when I did get a table, it crashed once I put my CC info. So to those wanting a reservation, be persistent and keep trying! We came in the restaurant at our time, and were seated at the chefs counter which was awesome! It was cool to see all the chefs working and the dishes that they were turning out. We ordered a nice bottle of white wine, that was crisp and light. As for the menu, we decided to go with the chef's choice and have the waiter choose for us. Even though we were seated next to other people, none of us got the same dishes, so it really was a surprise. My absolute favorites were the olives, waffle, eel sandwich, octopus, mushroom pasta, and quail! All the dishes are extremely creative and whimsical. I wanted to be in the dessert room, but there was about a 30 min wait, which was fine, we were happy to wait. MUST GO! It's absolutely gorgeous and it's like walking into the Willy Wonka factory! From there, we were served the infamous rose with jelly, pumpkin sorbet, fig dessert with frozen figs shaved on top, and the item I was most excited about: The cheesecake!! Service was very attentive! This restaurant would be soooo much more expensive if it was in the states, so I thought the price was a steal for everything that we got! If you can get a reservation, then don't hesitate to come here! read more
My boyfriend and I have been looking forward to eating here for almost 2 years and finally got a reservation when we were also come to Spain to eat at Celler de Can Roca. It is a very fun, casual vibe inside Tickets so you definitely do not need to dress very fancy if you don't want to (I did not look out of place in a white tshirt and jeans!). We are very adventurous eaters and told our waitress to serve us anything the chefs felt like making (though we did ask for a sea urchin course). 3 hours later, and Tickets definitely did not disappoint. Below are the courses we had in order: Liquid olives Mackerel and bread with tomato Anchovies with green pepper sauce Caviar on a foam block made of dashi broth and water (this was absolutely amazing) Squid with 6 types of cereal and Chinese plum on top Funghi porcini cake Seaweed in tempura with its own juice + lemon juice "Tuna twice" Barnacle and clam Beef on an air filled baguette Oysters Nordic landscape - bread, beef, onion, vinegar Sea urchin with potato Squid with zucchini risotto Potato, eggplant, bone marrow Pancetta with mozzarella in croquette form with pork reduction Lobster Blueberry tart Cheesecake Their wine pairings were also absolutely amazing and complemented the courses so well. We didn't get to go to the dessert room I've heard so many good things about, but I was so stuffed at that point I'm not sure I could have eaten anything else. Lastly, the cherry on top of an amazing night, Albert Adria actually stopped by the restaurant and we were able to take a photo with him! read more
6 years ago
This a was fun one. Atmosphere is unique, relaxed, and playful. The food was memorable and each bite was better than the next. Every dish was extremely creative and thought provoking. Service was on point until we made it to the dessert room. At that point, the ball was dropped and service lacked. Overall, it was still a fantastic experience and worth while. read more
10 years ago
We were so excited to try this place; it was honestly a countdown from the moment I somehow secured reservations. It helps to aim for a weekday when it's not as busy. Having tried a few Jose Andres' Spanish restaurants in the States, I thought I knew what to expect but the food here was still on a whole other level. The food was just so interesting that the BF and I literally sat there and discussed each item we had as we had it. The ingredients tasted so authentic and true to Spanish cuisine but the preparation and presentation was so unique. I don't like olives and I loved(!) the olive starter. My favorite was a salted cod with lemon on a thin little wafer. The tomato gazpacho was ice cold and a little bitter but so refreshing. We had oysters, a little cod sandwich, razor clams, and the best stuffed quail I have ever had (I would hands-down have licked the plate clean). To make it easier in terms of ordering, we just had the chef's choice. It is customizable in that you can set the price. We set it for 75 euros/person. After drinks and everything it came out to 160 euros for both, which we thought was well spent. This is a must in Barcelona! read more
7 years ago
Emperor's New Clothes! We were apparently "lucky" to secure a spot at this place after arriving at almost 10 pm. We paid hundreds of dollars for a laughable and unsatisfying round of disappointing plates that weren't even substantial enough to share. The added theater of staff using tweezers to place thyme delicately on a thin slither of baked cheese was actually comical. Call me a philistine..but I just look for honest, real food. We ended up going to a cafe around the corner for an incredible plate of eggs, jamon and potatoes because we were still so hungry (total cost of 35 euros for 6 of us!) This place has convinced me that Michelin ratings are a red flag advising caution...do not enter! read more
7 years ago
We did the restaurant menu but for next time I know what I liked and I would order a la cart. Wagyu beef steak was one of the best I had by far. read more
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Avenida del Paral·lel, 164
08015 Barcelona
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L'Eixample
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932 924 254
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What time does Tickets open?
Tickets opens at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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Tickets is closed on Monday and Sunday.Tickets closes at 11:30 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Mon, Sun ClosedTue-Sat 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
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Yes, Tickets takes credit cards.
Food & Alcohol
Does Tickets have catering options?
No, Tickets does not have catering options.
Does Tickets have a happy hour?
No, Tickets does not have a happy hour.
Does Tickets serve alcohol?
Yes, Tickets serves alcohol. Full Bar
Indoor Amenities
Does Tickets have TVs?
No, Tickets does not have TVs.
Outdoor Amenities
Does Tickets have bike parking?
No, Tickets does not have bike parking.
Does Tickets have outdoor seating?
No, Tickets does not have outdoor seating options.
Does Tickets have parking?
Yes, Tickets has parking options. Street Parking
Other Amenities
Does Tickets allow outdoor smoking?
Yes, Tickets allows outdoor smoking.
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Yes, Tickets has free WiFi.
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12 years ago
Adria & Iglesias brothers make a total hit with tickets. Congratulations for an innovative and fun restaurant. Albert hospitality was great, thank you very much for talking and showing to me your restaurants. I want to note I went by myself since I lost my plane and came 2 days after my reservation. I was very lucky to got an space for me in one of the bar areas. I let my server order for me. I had a blast since my first dish "Pan Tomaca" wish is the perfect combination of a crispy toast, tomato, garlic & olive oil. Then, I got the famous "olives" which were unbelievable, such an intense flavor in one bite. The rest of my tapas were: Boqueron, Manchego mini-airbags, Tempura de Algas (which only Adria's are able to make), Ugly tomato with withe gazpacho gelatin, avocado cannelloni with lump crab meat, oysters with its own pearl, truffles and pork cheeks sandwich. My favorite was "Ventrezca de Atún" tuna belly in escabeche sauce. Yuuuummmyyy. I finished with a roses petals ice cream & green tea rock. Fantastic, I can't wait to go back and try 41*, Pakta, Bodega 1800 and Hoja Santa. I want to thanks all the team for making that night so special to me. read more
9 years ago
I am writing about my terrible restaurant with a hostess. One hostess was very agitated that I wished to wait for a single seat since I was alone. I asked to speak to the manager/director at around 8PM and because I had no reservation, he asked me to go ahead and wait for 2 hour until around 10-10:30PM. The weather was cold outside and I still waited 2 hours because of Ticket's reputation. I came back in 2 hours and the director was at another restaurant location. The same hostess asked me to leave and claimed that it was never said that I should wait and that I should have left before. She was very belligerent and told me to leave and didn't even let me stand in the waiting area to wait for the director. She closed the door and gave me very dirty looks. Carlos told me he is the manager and I can write to this address. I wrote to him and he did absolutely nothing. I am very disappointed in the service provided and the attitude displayed by its staff. The quality of food is important but should not supercede how the staff treat customers. read more
9 years ago
Sin duda una magnifica experiencia. Desde el primer minuto hasta el ultimo. El local es un acierto, el servicio magnifico y la comida excelente. Te sorprenden constantemente. Decir cual es el plato mejor es realmente difícil. Todo magnifico. Lo único que no me ha encantado ha sido la ubicación. Se que aquel barrio ha cambiado mucho sin embargo aun me cuesta acostumbrarme... Sin embargo volveré todas las veces que podre (no muchas visto el precio...). BRAVO! read more
10 years ago
My wife and I went to Barcelona and laid out a food adventure for our visit. One of the many places we enjoyed was Tickets. It was a fun and funky environment with unique and delicious tapas style dishes. We loved the "olives," which just popped in your mouth and especially enjoyed the table side ice cream in the dessert room. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Barcelona. read more
8 years ago
I visited Tickets two months ago an I really enjoyed it. The food is interesting, good wine selection, brilliant service and great atmosphere. The best part are definitely the desserts. I give them 4* because my expectations for this place were really high and a part from tasty the food should also leave a message.. read more
10 years ago
A must-do in Barcelona! Unique and tasty tapas in a lively and fun atmosphere. It was tough to get a reservation, but after numerous tries I got a seat at the counter. Don't give up. La vida tapa! read more
9 years ago
The best place in Barcelona, amazing restaurant and big chef Ferran Adrià. We did the degustation menu with more than fifteen dishes. So delicious, amazing presentation and especial feelings! read more
11 years ago
Para mi, es el mejor bar de tapas de barcelona. He ido 2 veces y me encanta. Lo recomiendo a pesar del precio.. Ideal para una ocasión especial. read more
12 years ago
Me encantó... sorprendente y sabroso, combinación perfecta entre productos de temporada y elaboración. 10 sobre 10. Hay que repetir! read more
10 years ago
Amazing dining experience, IF you can get a reservation. One of the greatest dining experiences I've ever had.
2 years ago
The chef's specials are always a hit. I love trying new dishes that showcase the creativity of the kitchen.
9 years ago
Sensacional!! Tuve la suerte de poder compartir con unos amigos una reserva que habían sacado hace 3 meses
9 years ago
Glad i went, i don't think i'd return but super happy i went!
8 years ago
excellent service from the Adriá family
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