After seeing this restaurant on an episode of "Off Menu" we put it on our list of places to visit…read morewhile in Barcelona. We were not disappointed, the menu features tapas elevated to a whole new level. The potatoes with a poached egg and bits of foie are not be missed. The staff is friendly and informative. The space is really well designed in a modern understated way. If you find yourself near Poble Sec, make Palo Cortao one your stops. Ps/ forgot to mention the flan. It was a good as mine and I make a killer flan.

€3 red wine and €13 skirt steak was amazing.. A+.. For some reason restaurants in Spain close at 4…read moreand reopen at 8pm.. Very odd

Very cute restaurant offering 6 course tasting menu. Recommended by Rick Steve's travel book. And…read moreit did not disappoint. The dishes were very flavorful. The sweet potato and cheese may seem as a side for the chestnut cream, but they use some kind of blue cheese, its slight stinginess surprisingly compensates sweetness of the potato very well. The dishes containing cured meat may lean toward the salty side for some folks. I do recommend go with Cava for the included drink. The bubbly young wine will balance it off. As an American who is more used to pastas sunk in a pool of heavy sauce, the Fideua is almost a reset, you can taste the cuttlefish and the faint sweetness coming from the pasta. Toward the end, I had no room for any desert and went with an espresso instead. The service is very attentive. The manager's English is sufficient but I think he is not very confident, you could tell he is trying very carefully to pick the right words even may come off a little apologetic, I find it kinda cute.

This was the best food, service and wine that we enjoyed in Barcelona. We had the mushroom…read morecroquetas and goat cheese eggplant that was so delicious to start. A Fantastic experience!

La Mestressa is such a great vibe and one of the defining experiences from my trip to Barcelona!…read moreHere are a few highlights: 1. The neighborhood - I stayed at the AC Hotel Sants while visiting Barcelona. The Barcelona Sants train station was adjacent to the hotel, and the property was in a walkable neighborhood surrounded by restaurants, convenience stores, and other businesses. There was also a deceptively nondescript alley right next to the hotel that I didn't explore right away. Turns out, that alley leads to a vibrant, hidden plaza (Plaça d'Osca) with restaurants and shops, where locals in the Sants neighborhood hang out. This is also where La Mestressa is located. 2. The food and drinks - I got dinner with two friends at La Mestressa one evening. We ordered a pitcher of sangria, a bottle of wine, and a wide selection of tapas, croquettes, and a couple main dishes. My personal favorites from the meal were the sangria, patatas bravas (crispy potatoes with sauce), octopus, and the salmon salad (not pictured). Each of those dishes were well-seasoned, had great textural contrast, and provided either familiar comfort (patatas bravas and octopus) or a completely new flavor experience (salmon salad). The sangria was light and refreshing. 3. The service - Our server was bilingual and provided satisfactory service. She was warm. The service was well-paced, and she attended to all of our needs as a group. 4. The ambience - As I previously mentioned, both Plaça d'Osca and La Mestressa were a whole vibe. If the terms "off the beaten path," "honeycomb hideout," "in the cut," or "rural retreat" mean anything to you, this area similarly provides a nice place to "retreat" and immerse yourself in a local neighborhood right in the heart of Spain's second largest city. It's the perfect place to drink wine and sangria and while away your evening. :)

We were in the neighborhood on vacation, and were looking for someplace to eat. They had room so…read morewe stepped in. Honestly the rest of Barcelona has been ruined for us now. We ate other places, but none of them compare. Not the market, none of the other small tapas places we tried. It's as if the others aren't even trying. If you are near Plaça de Sants, you will not be disappointed.

The best jamon we had in Barcelona. A small little shop with a few tables, much quieter and better…read morequality than the bustling La Boqueria during lunchtime. We couldn't decide what else to get besides the jamon iberico de bellota, so the waitress suggested we try the chorizo and one I think was called copa. The jamon iberico de bellota was the best of the 3 meats. I liked the chorizo a lot, too. The other cut was a little stronger/funkier if you're into that - my husband liked it more than the chorizo. The menu was on the tables via QR code. Staff was friendly, helpful, relaxed, and not pushy.

Absolutely amazing and fresh meat and cheese. The server hooked us up with a fantastic sample…read more Coupled with great wine, this place was outstanding. Our cab driver did advise us to come to this area only during the daylight hours as crime, especially pickpocketing is rampant in this area. The place was spectacular and authentic!

Delicious and inventive food. Friendly service and fun/kitschy dining room hidden in the back. They…read morerecommended 2 per person so we'll be back with a larger group next time to try more dishes. We waited in line for doors to open at 8pm on a weeknight. Great quality to value and portions were quite large for tapas!

Amazing hole in the wall place! So lucky we ran into El 58…read morewhen we were on the hunt for tapas during siesta. Definitely recommend for some authentic dishes and nice ambiance. The main part of the restaurant is further back (away from the street), so it doesn't feel touristy at all.

If ever visiting the lovely and colorful Poblenou, be sure to visit this incredible restaurant! The…read morecheese selection and quality is absolutely superb. Even if without time to sit down and eat, do buy some cheese to go! We did that and then returned for a proper dinner. The atmosphere was so cozy and makes me feel like it's Christmas there everyday! The service is so kind and accommodating. We shared three incredible salads (one with bufalo mozzarella, one with mushrooms, and the third with orange and chili, as well as shared a large cheese plate of cheeses from Northern Spain. Wow! Everything was absolutely divine! All of the salads were incredible (and it was my first and last bite of jamon iberico while in Barcelona as I'm vegetarian and made an exception of a bite here in order to experience the culinary history of Barcelona... and I am so glad I did this here as my cousin who lives near the restaurant confirmed it is among the best Iberico he had ever eaten). The Rose was incredible and they offer an extensive wine list. The cheeses were unforgettable dekicious. It was such a delicious, beautiful and memorable dinner with such lovely company and our last dinner together in Barcelona this trip. Thank you so much! We hope one day soon to return to Barcelona from NYC!

As primarily English speaking it has been a disappointing culinary adventure throughout Spain, but…read morenot here. Not only did our server amuse our broken Spanish but he also spoke English. The food was absolutely amazing. I had a Tebia salad. I honestly can't say I've been so excited over a salad. It had a wonderful aray of light toppings with a hot host cheese on toast. It was delightful and rich with the semisweet salad. My spouse had the fondue and a toast with iberco ham. The tiramisu was not to sweet yet creamy and delicate. Great service, great meal, great start to our trip to Barcelona. Best meal yet in Spain

The server was excellent and a one person show, we came in the same day as Merce 2024 and had to…read morewait a little bit but everything was delicious. We ordered the skirt steak/flank steak/pork with Chimichurri/oxtail and had to get second servings. Ochobcn is a small local neighborhood Argentinian restaurant and worth every penny. The server was truly the star of the show. He took the time to chat with us and truly looked like he loved what he was doing.

3rd try is the charm for sure! Had steak at 2 other tapas restaurants and was not impressed with…read morethe quality but had high hopes as this space received so many great reviews. We arrived shortly after opening and there were a few non reserved tables so we promptly snagged a table in the back. The space is small but charming. I would highly recommend making reservations because you do not want to miss this experience. We ordered several dishes and as each one was brought to the table it was evident from plating and scent alone that we were going to be satisfied. Satisfied is not generally what I strive for when dining out on vacation. I want to be transported to the culture and flavor profiles through food. Dinner here was incredible from the attentive but non pretentious service to the sheer quality and preparation of the food. A great date night spot while visiting Barcelona! They prepare your steak how you ask for it and serve it by portions of 100grams. You order the weight you want. Yes, it was very nice to meat you we also ordered the stuffed potato, gnocci, fried provolone and croquette. All solid choices and would absolutely order again.

Looking for a place to eat on a Wednesday morning. Found this place on Yelp. Also a Travelers…read moreChoice restaurant on TripAdvisor. It was a nice morning so I decided to walk the 2.8 km to get there. Place has outdoor seating and small inside seating. I was warmly greeted upon entering. I ask the person for food suggestions and decided to order their jabugo (jamon iberico) sandwich (7.50 euros), patatas bravas (6.00 euros), and mushroom croquettes (9 euros). Sandwich came out first and was delicious. Bread had a soft crunch to it and the filling was tasty. Potatoes and croquettes came out later and were nice and hot. Both hit the spot. I also received a fried pork belly dish which was crispy and tasty too. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Place is so cozy. I enjoyed my visit.

The food was excellent, and the service was very friendly and helpful. They speak English quite…read morewell, but the restaurant isn't tourist-y at all.