What a great time! One of the best atmospheres of any of the places we went to on our trip. This place radiates a good time. Great staff and tremendous food. We opted for the "tasting menu" and were very pleased with all of the options presented. Reservations are a must here for dinner. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing! This place was recommended to by a local bar when we asked where to go to dinner that wasn't touristy. Excellent recommendation. Highly recommend the tasting menu! Make sure you go in hungry, because even though it is small portions, they are still a good size and you will be stuffed. Happily stuffed because everything is excellent. We felt bad not finishing everything because it was so good but couldn't eat all the food. And the price for it was excellent. For the main course, my friend got the beef cheeks (first time trying it) and I had the lamb. Both were delicious! Cooked just right and well-seasoned. For dessert I recommend the Biramisu if you like Tiramisu. I loved it! The service was friendly and prompt, kept our glasses filled and the food coming. It was pretty warm inside (it's a small place) so keep that in mind when dressing to go there. read more

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Blackberry mojito and kiwi sake were delicious. Very sweet though. I liked the scallop appetizer the best. My squid ink pasta was good but the noodles they used tasted like store bought fettuccine. The Vegetarian pasta was also way too salty. To the point of being inedible. read more

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Viana was host to our bachelorette party's big fancy dinner in Barcelona. The ambiance inside is very chic and the service was magnificent. You can choose to indulge in a €65 menu which includes a variety of starters, a main of choice, and dessert, plus a bottle of wine for every four individuals. I was happily surprised to see that they offered a dedicated vegan friendly prix fare menu so that I could be a part of my party's dinner. The waiter was able to explain the menu options to me and even shared honest feedback about their recommendations. I chose to go with their mushroom paella as my main since it sounded heartier than the other option, and they agreed. As our food came out, I was given individual vegan dishes that honestly looked better than my friend's meat options. Loved their stuffed tomato and stir-fried tofu and veggies. They even deconstructed a complimentary starter to make it vegan for me to enjoy. The veggie paella I had here was the best of the bunch from my time in Barcelona. I was pretty tired of it by this point but was able to enjoy that and the fresh fruit at the end as my dessert. We stayed for nearly 3 hours for the meal which seems so commonplace in Spain. Thanks Viana for the wonderful experience and for making sure we got all our bottles of wine by the end of the night as well. read more

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So Good. One of the favorite foodie experiences on our 12 day Europe trip! The squid ink balls were to die for, the paella was delicious, as were a couple other tapas we tried. Make sure to make a reservation and the friendly staff will be sure to take care of you. read more

Great restaurant to try tapas! All of the items were more generous than we expected so we were very full after getting one of each of the items (with 5 people). All of the food tasted great, but my favorites were the salmon, burrata, octopus and scallop. The one tapas item we were looking for that they didnt have was Spanish tortilla. Service was very good, friendly and attentive. The waitress told us we could order each of croquettes as 5 and they would charge accordingly instead of ordering 2 sets of 4, which we were going to do originally. I appreciate that she did not just upsell us and gave us the more convenient option. The restaurant was very full so we had 5 people sitting at the bar near the door which wasn't the most comfortable, but given how crowded it was I can't judge them very hard for accommodating us however they could. It was tight but the counter was wide enough to share even for us. Overall great restaurant, would definitely recommend! read more

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This restaurant is the best we have been to in Barcelona. Food was great. Service is friendly and they are very accommodating if you have dietary restrictions. The owner Miguel, works non-stop behind the bar but is available for any comments good or bad. I will definitely be back, again and again. read more

My sister wandered into her on her first day in Barcelona and then we went here when we ended up not being able to get into another restaurant without reservations. I think the service here was my favorite part. Everyone was just so friendly!!! We got a smattering of things but my favorite was the scallop and the suckling pig! The salmon tataki was fresh and delicious as well! I don't love "french toast" but I would highly recommend getting it off their dessert menu. It's not actually french toast at all but instead just a sweet delicious bread based dessert with cream and ice cream. read more

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If you went to Arume and liked it you'll like this place too. Spanish food with an Asian twist. Attractive restaurant and great service. Just like most restaurants in Spain great wines. read more

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A hidden gem! This very unassuming place is hitting all the right notes. Just walking in you're greeted with such welcoming energy. The staff makes you feel right at home. We came in for a late lunch without a reservation and they got us situated at a table promptly. All the food was excellent. Each dish seemingly better than the last. The standouts for me were the scallops, croquettes, and damn that roasted octopus was pure ! Excellence all around! We even got a complementary app from the team which was a nice gesture. Don't sleep on this place! You will love it. read more

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arriving at viana with no reservations...no tables available, but stool seating is first-come...taking 3 stools on a high table facing the wall near the entrance...isn't bad...a hot & humid day, so taking a large (jar) beer 5,3 euros...other taking the special mojito 9,5 euros...ordered the jamon iberico 21,5 euros to start...quite a large portion on a wooden slab with plenty of wonderfully crusty tomato rubbed bread...price matched the portion...great as always and the iberico was the kid's favorite...conelon 16 euros was an interesting dish...fat tube of pasta stuffed with goodness...little rich, but flavorful...croquet 12 euros is always a crispy treat bursting with flavor...the meal even included a complimentary starter which was a stuffed egg roll type of dish...taking another large beer to wash everything down...2,7 euros water charge for 3 people...73,3 euros total for everything and 3 drinks...good meal and great service from staff... read more

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Out of all the European countries we spent our summer vacation recently, Barcelona stood out for us in terms of having the best weather and food! There was honestly no bad meal in Barcelona, the tapas and vinos were all incredible. But if we have to recommend just one place, Viana comes to mind. Viana came highly recommended to us by a wonderful family we met during our Food tour in Montmartre in Paris so we definitely reserved ahead! I will say that it's worth the splurge and the wait (we fasted 24 hours to ensure we can enjoy this as our OMAD (one meal a day). The biggest surprise is being welcomed by the warmest and nicest Filipino crew (thank you for the complimentary Cava for our anniversary trip!) and discovering that most of the chefs are Filipinos as well. Made me so very proud! Everything was so amazing that despite the no tipping necessary mentality in Europe, I insisted on us adding 20 euros as tip. The best part is getting to enjoy and soak up all the fun vibes and energy at Placa Real after as the restaurant is within steps from it. Hope you enjoy watching and get to enjoy Viana if you're ever in Barcelona! https://youtu.be/zezfhL0-XsA?si=z2Y_3u6zNoPsXkd3 read more

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We wanted a cool spot for our last night in Barcelona, and Viana did not disappoint. It's a fairly small place with a hip, upscale vibe. We had a reservation, and it definitely looked like we needed it; I didn't see any empty tables. The service was very fast, and the QR code menu with pictures was helpful. We started with a couple of cocktails, and the Coconut Lips was a definite favorite (but I'm a sucker for anything with passionfruit ). For food, we did the patatas bravas (simple, but excellent) and the suckling pig. The suckling pig was unbelievably good--pear chutney, a knockout sauce, and the perfect crunch. Don't miss it! read more

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This is a very small restaurant which is very packed and you definitely need a reservation for. Food - Their Argentinian steak was amazing and their paella was great. Service - Good Parking - Nowhere near this location as it is in a walk-only place. Taking the metro here is probably better. Overall, this place is amazing. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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May be THE best restaurant in Barcelona. 1. Reservation: necessary 2. Drinks: blackberry mojito: taste is okay, looks cool wine selection: amazing 3. Food: great ceviche: delicious ham: amazing paella: okay, which was surprising. or maybe I am just not that into paella. Argentinian steak: top notch Dessert: unique 4. Service: attentive, cooperative and efficient Very small establishment with very few seats, plan ahead. Use the app to reserve or keep an eye on opening. read more

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We had an amazing dinner at Viana. The atmosphere was lively, the service was friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious and beautifully presented. We also enjoyed the hand-crafted cocktails and thoughtful wine selection. read more

The best paella I have ever had! We also had squid ink pasta, croquettes (both octopus and ham are great!), blackberry mojito, octopus. Everything is also great including the free appetizer they give you. We were not too hungry to begin with so they allowed us to order half portion for everything. That was very kind of them! Service is top notch! We didn't make a reservation but we didn't have to wait. We did show up right around when they first open tho. It's a small restaurant so I recommend to make a reservation. This place will be the first stop next time I come back to Barcelona! read more

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Found this place on a whim while walking around in Gothic Quarter- one of the few restaurants open on a Sunday. This place is SO good. Get the scallops and suckling pig, you won't regret it. All the sauces paired with the meats perfectly, am definitely recommending this place to my friends. Cherry on top were the staff- super welcoming, made me feel at home :) read more

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Viana was our best meal in Barcelona, and that's saying a lot, because we ate well in Barcelona Aric took great care of our table of four. Between us, we had an order of beef cheeks, suckling pig, 2 steaks, 3 different desserts, plus beer and sangria. Service + food were all spectacular!! If you are going to Barcelona I highly recommend Viana and suggest you make a reservation to avoid disappointment. read more

I had an amazing meal here after a recommendation from a friend that lives here in Barcelona. They avian is lovely, the staff was very friendly and informative. read more

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The food and drinks were amazing. The service was great, very attentive and made great recommendations. Highly recommend dinning at Viana.

I can't tell you enough how much we loved our night at Viana's! From the moment we stepped in the door and we're greeted so kindly by the gentleman behind the bar to the incredible service at dinner, everything exceeded expectations! When we entered, reservationless, they let us know they are pretty booked but we could sit at the bar. We were stoked. After about 10 minutes they said a reservation had changed and we could take a table. Yay! The wait staff was so friendly and my hats off to the chef and cook staff, the food... oh my! So so good! The beef cheeks were so delicious and the steak was perfectly cooked. There was not a single bad thing or underwhelming thing delivered to the table! This place deserves all the kudos! Definitely put it on your must visit list! read more

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Paella was the best we had in Barcelona. Friendly attentive waitstaff & reasonable prices & a great wine selection

We went again two years later and I have to correct my rating. The service is good. The tuna salad is still filled with lots of tuna and if you want the steak you should definitely let them know you want your steak medium rare. The croquettes were over salted and way worse than I thought. The Burrata was alright and so the low cooked meat. Nothing really outstanding. Overall good service. Highly priced for small portions. I would skip this place on my next visit read more

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Servers were so nice and caring; the food was delicious. GET THE SCALLOPS! It was genuinely the best thing I've eaten in a while. BlackBerry mojito was also very tasty, had great flavor. The paella was also really good, the sauces complimented the flavor very well. read more

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Viana was highly recommended, and reservations are strongly encouraged. I emailed weeks ahead of time to secure an early 6:30 pm reservation for the two of us. I'm so glad I did because it was also relatively small with a super narrow and packed walkway into the dining room. In fact leaving the restaurant after our meal I felt like a sardine trying to escape my can, but without any oil to help squeeze me out. It's definitely a one way street in and out of there :) It was 100% worth it though, as this meal quickly became one of our favorites of the trip. I imagine you can't really go wrong with anything on the menu. It's more of an outside-the-box approach to some more traditional tapas and regional favorites. We skipped our usual sangria and opted for the highly recommended blackberry mojito, bursting with lime, mint, and fresh blackberry flavor, topped with a blackberry, raspberry, and gooseberry garnish, a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds, and fresh mint. This is absolutely worth getting! The table next to us ordered several rounds. Our complimentary amuse bouche was a skewered mozzeralla ball and cherry tomato topped with an herby sauce, although we didn't get much from the sauce. It tasted pretty simple, yet fresh. The patatas bravas Viana style were our FAVORITE patatas bravas of the week! Let me repeat that. Our FAVORITE patatas bravas of the week! They are comprised of mostly white but some sweet potato, and topped with the traditional bravas sauce and allioli, as well as a sprinkle of mild chili flakes. It was truly sensational. I know it's hard to imagine that an already delicious tapas dish like patatas bravas could possibly get any better, but these are seriously a cut above the rest! The presentation is also completely precious in its tiny little frying pan-shaped serving dish. We also tried the prawn and vegetable rolls. These thin spring rolls are stuffed with plump prawns, julienned carrot, zucchini and herbs, and served with sweet chili sauce. We loved these! You'd think that if you've had one spring roll you've had them all, but nope, not true at all. They are worth it. Another highly recommended dish is the slow cooked beef cheeks with sweet potato and cinnamon puree. My sister didn't seem as thrilled with the idea of beef cheeks until the dish arrived, and then she basically lost her mind. In a good way. These beef cheeks are yet another absolute must if/when visiting Viana. The beef is fall-apart tender with an incredibly flavorful, rich, and umami sauce (we got extra on the side!), and a sweet and comforting side that just pairs perfectly with it. It was undeniably impossible to match the splendor of the beef cheeks with any other entree choice, but we tried. The codfish in blood orange sauce, with apple, spinach, and yucca chips is a very unusual fish preparation. The cod itself was cooked perfectly, however the fruit pairing was just a bit too sweet for us. Fish and fruit is an odd combo, but we gave it a try, and it just fell short, especially next to the beef cheeks. No room for actual dessert, but Arek who I'm guessing is the GM, and the one I corresponded with via email to make my reservation, brought over our check along with complimentary shots of white chocolate liquor for our "liquid dessert." Although this is clearly such a popular and busy spot, Arek personally stopped by each table at the end of the meal. Kudos to him and the rest of the staff for knocking it out of the park. This meal will be remembered for a very long time! read more

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Excellent food and top-notch service. Love that restaurants are open late in Barcelona, getting to eat tapas at 11 pm in itself is an experience. We tried a couple of their red wines and they were all amazing. Paella and Patatas bravas were both really good and they offered us some butternut squash leek soup on the house in the beginning which was really flavorful and appreciated. read more

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We came to Viana as a recommendation from YouTube. It was a must try based on the recommendation from this particular channel. My husband immediately made the reservation so we could try it. The inside is elegant and the seating was rather spacious compared to some other restaurants in Barcelona. There aren't many seats, so if you are thinking of this place, I highly recommend getting a reservation. The service was of course spectacular as it seems to be in Barcelona. We had multiple servers assisting us and they were all very helpful and attentive. For an appetizer, we got the homemade octopus and squid croquettes. I absolutely love croquettes and these are spectacular. The inside is black due to the squid ink and just bursting with flavor. The outside is crunchy and it's just ooey gooey inside. I loved them. For my entree, I got the pig with pear chutney , green pea puree, and parmesan creme. My husband ordered the prime rib with broccoli and potato wedges. Everything was delicious. The pork was cooked perfectly and the pear chutney was perfect. I wish there was more green pea puree as the texture and flavor was great. There wasn't much food in the entrees though. Everything was pretty small. I would say the pork was about 3 bites. You can definitely do more tapas style here even though they present the menu as entree and tapas or appetizers. The green pea puree was just a little dollop to accent the pork and didn't add much subsidence except flavor. This is just something to think about if you come hungry. Unless you order multiple entrees as tapas style, you will probably leave hungry too. Overall, the food was absolutely delicious. read more

Viana - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

Víana puts a creative twist on Tapas. Each dish seems to have a bit of an Asian flair which makes traditional flavors pop. You will not be disappointed with anything on the menu. Their attentive staff will make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Even their sangria is masterfully put together and sure to satisfy. read more

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Service is attentive, friendly, and accommodating. Quint and I think romantic. Flavorful drinks; try the Black Vodka Mojito. Food is really fresh, and you can taste every ingredient in every dish. Savor every bite! read more

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Enjoyed our lunch here. Small restaurant which I love. We were lucky to stop by without a reservation so suggest having one. Friendly staff and tapas were great! read more

Excellent service and servers spoke great English. Food was high quality and came out rapidly. read more

Viana - Beef cheeks were so tender and juicy (bottom) and Argentinian beef (top) cooked to how you want - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

Had the most amazing dinner at Viana on Sunday night. We had the tasting menu which came with an appetizer, 4 starters, a main dish and desert paired with a bottle of wine for $52/person. The service was outstanding and the restaurant had great ambiance and was cute and intimate. HIGHLY RECOMMEND a visit! read more

Super nice staff. Very helpful in ordering/making suggestions. Made amazing sangria. Squid ink pasta was the best! Make sure you have a reservation...very busy and not much room for walk-ins. Very punctual--had our table ready right on time. "Maraming Salamat! read more

Viana Food & Drink Last meal in Barcelona! Apparently, there's two locations very close to each other so make sure you know which one you made ressies for. Restaurant was a little cramped but had an intimate setting. B+: Potatoes Bravas - came with 3 different sauces, one had raw eggs and the other were chili oil and some sort of aioli. Pretty good, checks off the carb box B: Black ink croquettes - looks appetizing, tasted ok B: Cod - well cooked fish in a sweet sauce, good texture B: Steak - a little tough for me but I enjoyed the veggies, well presented A: Seafood paella - they say if it's made with anything other than rabbit or chicken, it is not real paella but meh, whateves. This is one of the better paella dish we had, lots of seafood flavor A-: Truffle risotto - could use a little more truffle read more

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While traveling to Barcelona I decided to come to Viana based on the positive reviews and I must say the food did not disappoint. My party of 2 arrived at the restaurant around 730 without a reservation (I definitely recommend making one because the restaurant was packed at this time) but luckily they were able to squeeze us in at a table along the wall after only a 5 minute wait. For drinks we ordered the blackberry Mojito and the Sangria, both of which were really good. We weren't extremely hungry so we decided to skip the tapas/starters and go straight for the main entrees. We ordered the Suckling Pig with Pear Chutney and the Codfish in blood orange sauce, both were delicious and seasoned well. For dessert the cheesecake (mousse?) with raspberry/passion fruit foam and the house Torrija was decent not amazing. Overall I would come the Viana again based on the food and the friendly staff, the only reason I dropped my rating by 1 star is we felt a little forgotten about at times (the waiter never brought us water that we requested and it took extremely long to get our check once we finished the meal, we had to ask for it twice). read more

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Well it started from a great wine recommendation for both red and white! The pan con tomato was the best ever and the tuna tataki was amazing . We had had succulent pig and ink seafood pasta which were super delicious....had to have dessert at that point which was torrija...was like getting high!! I highly recommend this place...service was first class! read more

Looks like we're in the minority in our ratings! Maybe it's all the hype or whatever but ... Everything we had was good but compared to other places we've been to in Barcelona, they just didn't stack up. The Carpaccio and the Ceviche were good but far from outstanding and that's how I felt about the Suckling Pig, which I thought was on the dry side. The Beef Cheeks were tender and tasty but not the best we've had. With a Blackberry Mojito (no big deal) some wine & a beer the bill came to $82 US, one of the more expensive meals here but not close to the best. read more

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If you're looking for a fine dining experience without necessarily breaking the bank, consider Viana. It's conveniently located several hundred meters from Las Ramblas. Although it's location can be quite sketchy (off the main road and down a small alley), don't let it deter you. Immediately when you walk in, you'll realize the small space. There were only 2 tables that can seat a party of 4 comfortably, several tables lined up to seat parties of 2, and bar seating. I highly recommend setting up a reservation ahed of time or else you'll be expected to wait 1 hour or longer. Now for the food. Keep in mind that we only ordered dishes without meat as we were observing Lent. For the appetizers/tapas, we ordered the patatas bravas amd Galician octopus. The potatoes were probably the BEST potatoes I've had in my life. The potatoes must have been cooked with garlic and the sauce paired so well with it. The octopus was a great dish as well. I love seaweed but for those who may not, the foam gives just a subtle taste that doesn't overpower the octopus. For my main course, I ordered the carnaroli rice with mushrooms and foie and my parents ordered the codfish. Both were delicious! Lastly for dessert, we had the cheesecake and house torrija. I would recommend this to anyone not looking for a decadent and overly sweet dessert. Apart from the food, the service was wonderful as well. We were well attended to and the servers had such positive attitudes. I don't think I have ever written such an extensive review on Yelp before, but I hope the readers give Viana a try. read more

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This place is QUITE overpriced compared to other tapas places, but I have to admit that the food is pretty good. It did kind of feel like a tourist trap, though... The selection felt pretty limited, but here is what we ordered: Iberian pork carpaccio with Provolone shavings: The pork was delicious and went well with the cheese shavings. Very tender! Only problem was that we paid 11 euros for an exceedingly small portion size... Gallician octopus in tempura: The octopus was also really good and tender. The dishes are very nicely thought out, and I appreciated the potato and seaweed foam that nicely complemented the octopus. Squid croquetas: These were a special, they were nice and crispy on the outside and savory and rich on the inside. Bread (1 euro): Something like this should be complimentary... especially at a restaurant this expensive Sangria: We got a pitcher for 14 euros, which wasn't too bad. Filled with fresh fruit and tasted great. We ended up paying for "still" water, which came in an unmarked vase (well, it said Viana) on it. MAKE SURE that you specify you want tap unless you want to get scammed. Okay, I have to say that the food was all pretty good, but we were left SO hungry afterwards. The portion size are miniscule and the tapas are all around 10 euros. Please save your money and go somewhere else. read more