Great tapas with a Portuguese flair. The selection of tapas on the bar is amazing. The server will…read morealso walk by with hot offerings from the kitchen. Remember to keep your toothpicks because that's how you're billed. The wine list is also well priced. The walls in the bar are old and add great ambiance.

While wandering around we got thirsty and a little peckish. We happened upon iRATi and decided the…read moreponchos looked good so decided to stay. I ordered the sangria de verano, a summer sangria which was light and delicious. I tried a few pinchos, including a mushroom croquette that was out of this world! The rest of the pinchos were amazing as well. They were constantly replenishing from the kitchen and everything was fresh and beautiful. The total bill for two drinks and a few pinchos was 22 euro, what a great experience! The host was great and helped us get chair once someone vacated their seat. There was a constant flow of traffic but didn't feel too busy or crowded. There was a back room with a different menu that we didn't get to try, but hopefully we can one day when we return.

This is a tiny space with stools at the bar. The tapas menu was varied and everything we had was…read moredelicious. But the real fun was with the bartender. He recommended food and beverages that were completely on point. We toasted with the other customers. He tried to teach me to pour wine the way they pour mint tea in Morocco. We enjoyed every moment of the experience. Highly recommended!

Stumbled upon this local tapas bar in Barcelona and it quickly became one of the highlights of our…read moretrip. We ended up going two nights in a row -- and would absolutely do it again. The two bartenders -- who seem to be a couple -- are the heart of the place. He's got a dry, hilarious sense of humor that sets the tone, and together they make everyone feel like a regular. That said, if you're easily offended or don't appreciate a bit of cheeky banter, this might not be your spot. But for those who enjoy a fun, unfiltered vibe -- you'll love it here. As for the food -- wow. We had the tortilla with meat (not sure what it was, but it was delicious), the artichoke tempura (I would fly across the world again just for these), the fried eggplant, and the meat with chimichurri. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Great food, unforgettable personalities, and a place that feels alive. Take a handheld fan because it is hot - especially during summer.

Absolutely great restaurant visited it three times over the summer. Sangria was the highlight not…read moretoo strong not too sweet. Def give them a visit. Their service was great too as well as the general ambiance of the restaurant.

We stopped in for the help-your-self pintxo lunch. The à la carte menu was not suggested. Was a…read moregreat quick lunch. Great quick stop. Good was super fresh and well presented

I ended up going here twice because of the great deal on tapas and it's location. I like that you…read morecan pick your own and see the food before deciding. The sangria was huge and way more than I needed. Definitely a size to share or if you plan on having a lot alone. I unfortunately did not drink it all because I would've been on my ass by then end of the glass and I had so much to go see in the city lol. The staff was super nice and accommodating. It's right in the heart or a touristy spot but still I found the food pretty fairly priced and great quality. I believe the tapas were 1,70€ each. A great deal in my opinion

Wonderful little Basque tapas in the shadow of Sagrada Familia, but tucked away enough not to be a…read moretourist mob scene. Pros: good tapas, reasonable prices. Not a bad atmosphere but nothing special; quiet on a mid-afternoon during the week. Meh: Service was semi-welcoming to a solo traveler. No!: I was looking for a small glass of wine and the server sold me a sangria, which was the ONLY item with the price not published. The wine was all priced inexpensively, and the sangria was three times as much and only came in a HUGE goblet. I only drank about a third of it and it was strong! He completely ignored my request for "something small" and it felt like a game of Rip Off the Stupid Tourist. Ah well... ... I still enjoyed my tapas, but be aware that the sangria is large and pricier than everything else, which is fine if you want to party!

Great selection, consistent quality, and clean atmosphere. Come for pintxos and drinks, but don't…read morehesitate to order a dish or two. Sagardi group seemed to have expanded, both in Barcelona and internationally, but the quality remains as it was - consistent, tasty, and various.

This is the alter ego of Irati. The menu looks the same so I don't know why there are two. I had…read morethe famous steak a couple of times. Both were very good. The way they prepare it is different from the US steakhouses. Always bone in steaks. The quality of meat is superb if you go for the more expensive aged version. Highly recommended. I have also had grilled whole fish. What can be improved are the appetizers and side dishes. Overall, a great basque restaurant.

Adorable little spot that appears to be patronized by plenty of locals so that was our first clue…read morethis would Be a nice place but I maintained that we would be eating dinner elsewhere and that we were only stopping by for quick drink. Well you all know what they say about the best laid plans. They were passing tapas around and each was, per my husband, better than the last. It's a lot of meat and seafood of course so not much for me other than the usual bread, patatas bravas, and peppers but the meat eaters and seafood lovers in your group will LOVE this place. The staff are all super friendly and willing to help us despite our below average Spanish. It's small inside, so keep your group small but definitely go when walking around the gothic quarter it's well worth a visit.

Great little Basque restaurant and pintxos bar with small plates and drinks. Very nice and friendly…read moreservice with casual relaxed vibe. We stopped in mid-afternoon on a warm day of sightseeing and were very pleased to find this little gem near the Cathedral. Order vermut or draft beer to accompany tasty bites at ~2€ per pintxos (they total up the # of toothpicks at the end). Salut!

A local pub with an amazing level of service. The Grenache was amazing and our hostess, Maria, was…read morekind, attentive , and gave us outstanding service. Loved the interior of the place. The tapas were good and very tasty. I have to recommend you visit if only for a few Beers!

One of my favorite places to have tapas and vino in Barcelona. Just close enough to metro station…read moreSagrada Família to reach and far enough of the church not to stumble over too many tourists (as me) but I think you all agree that we want to be the minority when traveling abroad. More important : the ambience is genuine, no fake and the products are mainly local, good wine and really good tapas, not the standard style. The owner Francesco is a nice guy and also sells wine in bottles to take away.

We went on a Tapas walking tour. We also picked 2 tapas and we had Vermouth…read more It was a fun place. I would love to go back sometime. Everything looked delicious, so it was hard to choose. The "cheesecake" stuffed with crabmeat was so good. The Steak one was, as well. And, I loved the Vermouth.

Was greeted rudely when we arrived and just pointed to the available food without any explanation…read more No labels or descriptions of the food so just have to guess? When we asked what some were, got a brusque response. Tried a couple of items and left. Separate seating area for menu orders. Even though it was mid afternoon and counter areas were full but plenty of table seating available, we were forced to stand and eat. Obviously we won't be back.

Great food and incredible service. We honestly just left our meal in the hands of our server and it…read morewas delicious. Ordered the sole, lettuce with anchovies, and grilled peppers, paired with a light white wine. Our concierge recommended this place two nights in a row and we are so glad we listened after the second time. Will definitely return next time we are in Barcelona!

It is a nice place to try a selection of tapas! I stopped in for a meal and saw assorted tapas…read morelining the countertops - it's about 2.80 euros for each piece and can pair nicely with a drink if you want to experience tapas with no pressure. Service is limited, and it's a casual bar feel. I'd say it's worth a try if you stay in the tapas bar and don't go further into the restaurant.

The easiest way to convey our attitude towards Txirimiri is to reveal that a trip to BCN for us is…read morenot complete unless we have at least one meal here. Often times we have more. Txirimiri is not fine dining. It is good honest blue collar eats that satisfy. They feature Basque regional food seldom found outside of País Vasco. The prices are reasonable for Barcelona and the service (this place gets super busy) is excellent no matter how harried the staff may be. If we are in Barcelona, you can find us here. We will be back

Decent pintxos, good lunch, but not the most memorable spot…read more We stumbled into Txirimiri while wandering around El Born looking for a quick lunch. The place had a welcoming vibe, and pintxos were on offer, so we figured why not? Overall, it was a good lunch, but the selection of pintxos was pretty limited - not nearly as robust, creative, or flavorful as a few other places we'd tried earlier in the week across town. Nothing was bad, but nothing really stood out either. Service was okay - efficient but not particularly warm or engaging. You definitely get the sense this is a spot that sees a lot of tourists, and the staff may be a little weary of that constant flow. At the table next to us, a group of fellow American travelers were all eating burgers and fries... which kind of summed it up. That said, the location is convenient, and if you're nearby and want a quick bite in a casual setting, it's not a bad choice. Just don't expect to be blown away. 4 stars