Botafumeiro

I enjoyed a late lunch at Botafumeiro on 1 January 2025, and it was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I arrived, the staff impressed me with their warm and attentive service. A special mention to Raheel, who ensured that everything was perfectly handled—my plates were replaced promptly, and I always felt well taken care of. Despite the restaurant being quite busy at the time, all the staff were smiling and made a genuine effort to check in with me to ensure I was comfortable and happy with my meal. The seafood platter was an absolute standout. The shrimp, lobster, oysters, and crab were all incredibly fresh and bursting with flavor. Each bite was a testament to the kitchen's dedication to quality. I also had the black seafood paella, which was rich, perfectly seasoned, and loaded with fresh seafood. As if the meal wasn’t already fantastic, the restaurant surprised me with a complimentary dessert. It was a thoughtful gesture that added a sweet note to an already memorable dining experience. The customer service here is truly outstanding. Botafumeiro strikes the perfect balance between a welcoming atmosphere and top-notch service. I wholeheartedly recommend it for anyone craving a superb seafood experience paired with genuine hospitality.

Located in the heart of Vila de Gràcia, Botafumeiro is a two-floor seafood haven that exudes old-world elegance. From the moment we stepped inside, we were greeted with a captivating display of fresh fish and a live lobster show at the entrance, setting the tone for a memorable dining experience. We visited for dinner as a group of three and were eager to try their renowned seafood offerings. The meal included their famous seafood paella, along with perfectly cooked lobster and juicy shrimps. The flavors were delightful, and the freshness of the ingredients truly stood out. The service was attentive and professional, complementing the restaurant’s sophisticated ambiance. However, it’s worth noting that Botafumeiro is on the pricier side, especially when compared to other seafood spots in Barcelona. While the quality is undeniable, be prepared for a splurge. Overall, Botafumeiro is a fantastic choice for seafood lovers seeking a touch of luxury. The combination of delicious dishes, elegant atmosphere, and impressive displays makes it a special place, albeit one best reserved for an occasion.

This restaurant opened in 2013, but the decor feels more like the 1990s, giving it a charming vintage vibe. Although we didn’t have a reservation, there were plenty of available tables. Upon entering, you’re greeted by a wall filled with photos of celebrities and influential figures. As soon as we sat down, they brought us chips, olives (which were amazing), and butter with bread. We ordered the grilled octopus 🐙 , which was delicious, and the hot seafood platter 🦞. We were a group of three, and the portions were generous. I’d recommend ordering the platter for 4-5 people and adding a couple of appetizers to share. For dessert, I tried two options: a mango dish (which I can’t quite recall, but I’d rate it 4/10) and the strawberry cheesecake🍰, which was a perfect 10/10. Overall, it was a great experience, and the staff were wonderful. I’ll definitely be returning!

The service and the atmoshere were great! It feels like you are in a movie with all the staff who is there to help you any time! The prices are a little bit to higher for the food but I would recommend for the festive atmosphere!

Best restaurant so far in Barcelona, turns out it is a fine dining seafood restaurant, no wonder! Great services, nice ambient and awesome seafood! They also have vegetarian options and taste very good. Very recommended place if you want 5 stars restaurant experience.

My husband and I ate here one night on our honeymoon as our nicest dinner, and it did not disappoint. Jonathan, our waiter, was fantastic. Everytime he came to check in on us, he was so nice and we even joked around with him a little bit. The overall atmosphere was amazing, and the food was so delicious. If we are ever back in Barcelona, we will absolutely be back to eat at Botafumeiro.

It was my daughter’s birthday choice and what a good choice she made. A great classical restaurant, unique the way it opens up in to all different dinning areas. Service great with good attention to detail. But the food was so good. Classical, but done so well not at all heavy. All round best meal we have had. Salad, seafood soups and a couple of other dishes, sole and seafood paella, just wonderful. It’s worth it.

AVOID AVOID AVIOD AVOID AVOID! SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SACM ! Manager! You need to head up for this ! Seriously, I would have given a zero if I could! There seem to be scams for tourists. The celebrity pics outweighed the food so so much. Doesn’t worth a euro going there ! The seafood platter was not good, the octopus was tasteless with strong fishy taste, and the black rice was crazily salty. Me and my friend got the menu in the pic but it turned out to be different prices and showed us another menu at last ! For example, we ordered a seafood platter for 178€ on our menu and it came out to be 212€. We asked the waiter with a red bowtie and he said they gave the wrong menu to us and it was for summer menu. And all of the sudden, he said the wrong menu was actually for Bar table. We were like what? Totally dishonest. We fought for it and his attitude was like it was all our fault! He got no choice but change the seafood platter only. And for the desserts, one waiter came to us and said it was “on the house”. So we chose two of them and they turned out to be on the bill again ! We asked about it and again, the man said it was on the house to make it and they got up to somewhere to get the cakes blah blah blah. Was it like we have different concept of “on the house”? SHAME ON HIM trying to scam people who aren’t familiar with Spanish. DONT EVEN COME CLOSE HERE !

I enjoyed a late lunch at Botafumeiro on 1 January 2025, and it was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I arrived, the staff impressed me with their warm and attentive service. A special mention to Raheel, who ensured that everything was perfectly handled—my plates were replaced promptly, and I always felt well taken care of. Despite the restaurant being quite busy at the time, all the staff were smiling and made a genuine effort to check in with me to ensure I was comfortable and happy with my meal. The seafood platter was an absolute standout. The shrimp, lobster, oysters, and crab were all incredibly fresh and bursting with flavor. Each bite was a testament to the kitchen's dedication to quality. I also had the black seafood paella, which was rich, perfectly seasoned, and loaded with fresh seafood. As if the meal wasn’t already fantastic, the restaurant surprised me with a complimentary dessert. It was a thoughtful gesture that added a sweet note to an already memorable dining experience. The customer service here is truly outstanding. Botafumeiro strikes the perfect balance between a welcoming atmosphere and top-notch service. I wholeheartedly recommend it for anyone craving a superb seafood experience paired with genuine hospitality.

Located in the heart of Vila de Gràcia, Botafumeiro is a two-floor seafood haven that exudes old-world elegance. From the moment we stepped inside, we were greeted with a captivating display of fresh fish and a live lobster show at the entrance, setting the tone for a memorable dining experience. We visited for dinner as a group of three and were eager to try their renowned seafood offerings. The meal included their famous seafood paella, along with perfectly cooked lobster and juicy shrimps. The flavors were delightful, and the freshness of the ingredients truly stood out. The service was attentive and professional, complementing the restaurant’s sophisticated ambiance. However, it’s worth noting that Botafumeiro is on the pricier side, especially when compared to other seafood spots in Barcelona. While the quality is undeniable, be prepared for a splurge. Overall, Botafumeiro is a fantastic choice for seafood lovers seeking a touch of luxury. The combination of delicious dishes, elegant atmosphere, and impressive displays makes it a special place, albeit one best reserved for an occasion.

This restaurant opened in 2013, but the decor feels more like the 1990s, giving it a charming vintage vibe. Although we didn’t have a reservation, there were plenty of available tables. Upon entering, you’re greeted by a wall filled with photos of celebrities and influential figures. As soon as we sat down, they brought us chips, olives (which were amazing), and butter with bread. We ordered the grilled octopus 🐙 , which was delicious, and the hot seafood platter 🦞. We were a group of three, and the portions were generous. I’d recommend ordering the platter for 4-5 people and adding a couple of appetizers to share. For dessert, I tried two options: a mango dish (which I can’t quite recall, but I’d rate it 4/10) and the strawberry cheesecake🍰, which was a perfect 10/10. Overall, it was a great experience, and the staff were wonderful. I’ll definitely be returning!

The service and the atmoshere were great! It feels like you are in a movie with all the staff who is there to help you any time! The prices are a little bit to higher for the food but I would recommend for the festive atmosphere!

Best restaurant so far in Barcelona, turns out it is a fine dining seafood restaurant, no wonder! Great services, nice ambient and awesome seafood! They also have vegetarian options and taste very good. Very recommended place if you want 5 stars restaurant experience.

My husband and I ate here one night on our honeymoon as our nicest dinner, and it did not disappoint. Jonathan, our waiter, was fantastic. Everytime he came to check in on us, he was so nice and we even joked around with him a little bit. The overall atmosphere was amazing, and the food was so delicious. If we are ever back in Barcelona, we will absolutely be back to eat at Botafumeiro.

It was my daughter’s birthday choice and what a good choice she made. A great classical restaurant, unique the way it opens up in to all different dinning areas. Service great with good attention to detail. But the food was so good. Classical, but done so well not at all heavy. All round best meal we have had. Salad, seafood soups and a couple of other dishes, sole and seafood paella, just wonderful. It’s worth it.

AVOID AVOID AVIOD AVOID AVOID! SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SACM ! Manager! You need to head up for this ! Seriously, I would have given a zero if I could! There seem to be scams for tourists. The celebrity pics outweighed the food so so much. Doesn’t worth a euro going there ! The seafood platter was not good, the octopus was tasteless with strong fishy taste, and the black rice was crazily salty. Me and my friend got the menu in the pic but it turned out to be different prices and showed us another menu at last ! For example, we ordered a seafood platter for 178€ on our menu and it came out to be 212€. We asked the waiter with a red bowtie and he said they gave the wrong menu to us and it was for summer menu. And all of the sudden, he said the wrong menu was actually for Bar table. We were like what? Totally dishonest. We fought for it and his attitude was like it was all our fault! He got no choice but change the seafood platter only. And for the desserts, one waiter came to us and said it was “on the house”. So we chose two of them and they turned out to be on the bill again ! We asked about it and again, the man said it was on the house to make it and they got up to somewhere to get the cakes blah blah blah. Was it like we have different concept of “on the house”? SHAME ON HIM trying to scam people who aren’t familiar with Spanish. DONT EVEN COME CLOSE HERE !

Recommended by another restaurant. Simply the best experience to far. Excellent meal and drinks. Expensive but worth it. Seafood and sangria was the best so far in Barcelona

Botafumeiro is a place that I needed in my life. Let me tell you when I knew the food was going to be ridiculous. It wasn't after I looked at the reviews, it wasn't when I looked at the beautiful exterior or interior of the restaurant. I knew the food was going to be insane when I saw a photo of Beyonce on the wall eating here. If the queen pulled up I know the food is stupendous. Staff was extremely friendly and everyone spoke English which made things a lot easier for me. I saw everyone raving about the Baked Crab so of course I had to snatch that up. Everything was fantastic but the things that stood out the most was the Crab Legs, Spiny Lobster, Baked Crab, and Octopus. Actually the Octopus was one of the most tender I've ever had in my life. It actually melts in your mouth, not much chewing needed at all. Botafumeiro is doing some really amazing things and I'm very happy to be able to get a reservation before I left Spain. I'll be back literally EVERY time I'm in Barcelona no question.

Amazing! This place was highly, highly recommended, and an iconic place and we're so glad that we checked it out on our last day in Barcelona. The food and service are excellent and it's a great overall experience. Will definitely come back!

Would have given 5 stars but tonight was just unusually sub par. We started with the caviar. The blinis were served first. The caviar followed a few minutes after and 5 minutes after the cream and onions. By then blinis were old they serve red our paella before even clearing the caviar service. They were just doing several hints off. Wine buckets were next to people who weren't dressed bling it etc. Just off. I'll check me back. But if off again, they are not irovifinh the service you're paying for

The waitstaff is exceptional. We enjoyed the sea snails and our desserts. However, the traditional paella was disappointing. Beautiful restaurant. We enjoyed our dinner more last night at a fraction of the price.

This restaurant was recommended by the front desk of our hotel. We were not disappointed. We had the grilled octopus. Which was tender & absolutely delicious. We ordered 1/2 dozen oysters. They came with a red onion mignonette that totally complimented the briny bivalves. For dinner we all opted for the paella which was chock full of seafood. The paella rice was cooked perfectly. Dessert was a chocolate lava cake & a chocolate raspberry cake. Both were dense & decadent. Overall great fine dining experience.

Tourist trap! Tourist trap ! Run. We were recommended to this restaurant by our Hotel Majestic concierge. We arrived and were taken to the rear of the restaurant. This is definitely sea food restaurant with nautical themes throughout. We were asked if we wanted Apéritifs and said are these cocktails ? And we're told no. So when we went to order the starters we were told, nah I don't do the food, just drinks. So I asked again: "do you do cocktails?" and I was told no. We ordered the appetizers: shrimp, octopus and cod croquettes. Mind you all the plates were really good hence the 2 stars. We asked for an Albariño--and it was not carried. We were given a substitute. We then asked for a paella without mussels. The maitre'd agreed as all paellas are custom made. We advised that my daughter was allergic to mussels but really wanted a paella. As he walked away, I saw cocktails being delivered to the table next to mine. Hmmm. My daughter's paella arrived with the mussels. I-told her to take it away and she then proceeded to remove the mussels and return the plate and between that and the cocktails I lost it. I asked for the manager and another waitress came out. They returned the paella. My black ink paella had undercooked rice. Then the bill came. It was a shocker! Just stay away. It's a disappointment.

El mejor pulpo a las brasas que he probado en mi vida. Los canelones de mariscos fuera de serie, comiendo con los ojos cerrados, no dando crédito de lo espectacular de cada platillo. El lugar hermoso, elegante y único.

They would have received a 5 star except 1) we ordered regular water and were charged 3 bottles of water at$7 each. We drank 3 cups of water 2)we were charged $16.50 euros for a basket of cracker or bread 3)lobster was $195 euros 4)very overpriced Now the good 1)staff and waiters very good 2)food was very good we had steak and lobster can't vouch for anything else Overall the experience was good but very overpriced dinner for 2 with no appetizer and 1 drink each was $380 euros. The value not there but experience was. Good for a one time thing It's a tourist trap and they know you are a tourist if you don't speak the language so double check the check

A bit of an overdue review. Exceptional service! Quite an iconic and historical place with important figures and celebrities from numerous different countries, from world leaders to movie stars. You can see proof of all these notable guests with autographed photographs decorated along all the walls in the restaurant. The interior of the restaurant takes you back to a decadent era, with gold colored and themed decorations, making you feel like royalty. It is a big space, and can get loud. It's a great place to go to for birthdays-- a table was celebrating a birthday and the servers and other tables began singing and celebrating with a song. The food was great with a most definite focus on the seafood they had on display as you walk in. Presentation perhaps was a bit lacking with my fish, but that was compensated with their dessert presentation!! Overall a place you have to visit if you're in the area; it's simply an iconic establishment.

This was one of the best restaurants we ate at in a 2 week, 6 country trip. My family loved the food and the service. Would definitely go back.

My friend and I treated ourselves to a fancy lunch here after a morning at Park Guell and it was sooo worth it. We shared the seafood platter for two and it was definitely too much food for the both of us. We had asked the waiter if it was enough food while we were ordering, and we're so thankful he did not pressure us to order more. At the end of the meal, they brought a platter of desserts for us to pick, but we were so full we could barely eat anything more. The interior of the restaurant is filled with pictures of famous people (politicians, celebrities etc) who have eaten here.If you're looking to splurge on an amazing seafood meal, this is definitely the place!

The seafood was so good. The portion sizes were superb and the meal was tasty. I can honestly say that every bite was fulfilling. If you go to Barcelona, Spain you got to try out the restaurant "Botafumeiro". Bon Appetit!

The absolute best meal in Barcelona. The food is incredible, the service impeccable and the ambience was ideal. Even on a Tuesday evening the place was packed and the service still did not miss a step. They are extremely kid friendly and the owner chef Moncho Neira even made a table side visit. If you love seafood and want a warm and enjoyable evening, this is a must for your plans.

Food was outstanding as was the service. Unfortunately it was very crowded and terribly hot in the dining room area.

I had high expectations based on feedback from others and they exceeded my expectations! The food, service, and atmosphere were above great! I can't praise this place enough. You should definitely visit this place if you're in Barcelona!

Food was awful. Paella dry no taste and burnt on the bottom. Grilled sea bass felt boiled with a flavorless mushroom sauce which drowned the fish. Highly disappointing to say the least.

We came here on a recommendation from our hotel. I would not necessarily recommend coming here for a full meal, as we found the majority of our dishes overcooked or lacking flavor, but perhaps for a drink and a snack, as as our experience at the restaurant was highly entertaining. Service was more reminiscent of a family-owned Italian restaurant in New York than a seafood spot in Barcelona, with highly animated and quite familiar though formal service, as well as what seemed, anyway, like well-tolerated ongoing chastising of management to servers on how quickly dishes are delivered or plates cleared. When we were ready to go, our server had disappeared and no one else was able to close out our tab in his absence - when he returned though (literally 20 to 30 minute later), he was highly apologetic and provided a generous discount.

Old school, fancy ambiance, nice decor, formal vibe and all that. Reading the other reviews my guess is this: build rapport with your server early. Also, don't be in a rush. We did both, had a great guide through the menu (i.e., our server), ended up ordering some great dishes, and they even made a thing or two off-menu to appease one of our pickier eaters. I'd come here any day for fine dining, fresh seafood, and what I think is a pretty authentic Spanish experience.

Amazing restaurant. Came highly recommended by my hotel for its seafood and it did not disappoint. I had the black paella with lobster which was spectacular.

Fantastic is the only word I can use the describe our total experience. Mustafa was an excellent server. His expertise comes with over 20 years at Botafumeiro. We highly recommend the seafood paella and hake. Mustafa chose an excellent wine.

The setting was nice and everyone on staff looked dressed to work on "The Love Boat" which isn't necessarily a bad thing for a seafood restaurant. The paella was good as was the crab appetizer. The fish was cooked well but not very flavorful. The other food we ate was average as well. Some things we did not like: 1) my wife ordered the paella which (understandably) takes longer to cook. What we weren't expecting is that the fish I ordered for dinner came out at least 10 minutes after followed by another 5-10 minute wait for my daughter's food. Felt like we were eating in shifts. 2) the small bottle of coke and bottled waters were over 6 euro each 3) 15 euro for a basket of bread that we did not order and ate very little of (it was automatically brought to the table without our consent) 4) when they brought the dessert tray around, we kindly declined but the servers seemed offended and borderline upset by us doing so The atmosphere was nice and it seems like a very romantic place to have dinner but I cannot recommend it based on our experience with the food and our overall experience.

This is one of those restaurants that's historic and has a list of well known clientele (e.g. Juan Carlos). Thus, it's a bit of a tourist trap. Although the service was fine (but it does seem to help very much if you are fluent in Spanish), but the food was a rip off. Small portions and not cooked all that great with very high prices.

Fantastic food! Amazing customer service, every dish I tried was great! I will definitely be back!

Sadly, our least favorite dining experience in Barcelona. Our waitress (section captain I believe she said?) was more interested in moving us along than providing a memorable evening. In fact, the least hospitable service of all our local dining. The decor is decidedly old-school with paneling, brass sconces, photos of visiting celebs, etc. so to be honest, you might be dining in any big city. Decent, but uninspired appetizers. (We love tomato bread, but had much better renditions elsewhere.) Still, you come for the seafood and yes, that platter delivered.

The decor and ambiance is upscale. The service was so-so: no explanation was given on what we should order and how much to order-we ended up (upon the advice of the server) ordering WAY TOO MUCH! This definitely left a bad taste in our mouths. She should have told us to order a lot less. Ended up taking half (no kidding) of our meal home. The food was average-the pork was very salty, the octopus was really mushy. The seafood was good but they should clean the "shit and sand" from the shrimps. It was a decent dining experience but for the price, I'm questioning the value. Felt like we went into a tourist trap. Falls under the category of been there, done that, next..... Maybe if we ordered the right quantity, we would have enjoyed the experience more.

Good seafood, but steep prices if you order food to share. Wine recommendation was totally overpriced.

Wonderful food in a bustling atmosphere. Our waiter took exceptional care of us and seemed genuinely happy to serve. This was our first trip to Barcelona and our first night out. What a lovely, fine dining experience.

If you want to eat seafood in Barcelona, THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE! I was surprised it was such a big restaurant. It was very popular(celebrities go there). The food was delicious and the service stellar. Definitely stopping by again on my next visit!

Fantastic place in Barcelona. Not in greatest area but from the minute you walk in you feel like you are at a high end restaurant. Wait staff in fancy suits, nice internal ambiance and smiles from everyone. Our waiter was very kind and spoke good English. My hake was excellent and wife's sea bass was exceptional. Friend had a sirloin that she loved. Nice wine list. Overall excellent!

Barcelona's great restaurants. The foot is fantastic with a very good and attentive staff. Try the Lobster Salad. All of the seafood dishes were delicious. It is a bit on the pricey side but well worth it.

This old school style restaurant, with waiters sporting tuxedos, is known for its seafood. It definitely has a fun, lively vibe as it was jammed pack on a weeknight, with mostly tourists, it seemed, but some locals, as well. Keep in mind, however, that there's absolutely no modern flair to the restaurant whatsoever, just plain old school all the way. I would liken it to The House of Prime Rib in San Francisco, but with seafood instead. Clearly, the most popular dish is the cold assortment of seafood platters (gigantic lobsters, jumbo sized prawns, oysters, crab, etc.) They are ridiculously huge, but that's what served on about 90 percent of the tables. We opted for the fish instead, as we heard they were well known for their wild fish. Hubby got the hake, and I got the sea bream. Both simply, but excellently prepared. So flaky and moist! Probably some of the best fish we've ever had, at about $45.00 per person, which are prices no different than a high end San Francisco venue like Boulevard. Note that we were charged about an additional $5.00 for bread, potato chips and olives that were brought to the table, that we did not request. Apparently, these are brought out to all the tables. Personally, I think we should've been asked in advance if we wanted them or not, and informed of the additional charge as well. This has happened to us in other restaurants in Barcelona, but certainly wouldn't go over well in the States. I'm not sure if this is standard practice in Barcelona, or whether we were wearing tourist stickers on our forehead, unbeknownst to us. Service was very good and friendly, until they got really busy, in which case it took a good while to even get the check. I'm glad we came to Botafumeiro, and if I resided in Barcelona, I'd return. However, as a visitor, I'd probably venture trying out one of the other many many wonderful restaurants that Barcelona has to offer instead.

We should have known better that it's never a good sign when two different taxi drivers recommend a place. Food was overpriced and over sauced. The staff were nice enough. Definitely will not return nor recommend.

My wife and I went to Botafumeiro for dinner on on Christmas Day, our first night in Barcelona. We placed the reservation online approximately five weeks in advance and I'm glad we did because the place was completely packed. Botafumeiro is an older restaurant and it's decor is classic. However, some of the rooms are dated and could use some upgrades. The restaurant is gigantic - the main dining area is a big space in the middle of the restaurant, there are smaller individual rooms towards the back, and small two-seater tables along the wall by the entrance. The foot traffic was insane - waiters and busboys rushing by at a mile a minute. The front of the restaurant would have been an awful place to sit and I am grateful we were seated at smaller, quieter, more private dining room at the back. We researched the restaurant online weeks ahead of time and already knew what we were going to get - the cold seafood platter for two. We ended getting a bottle of wine as well. The platter was absolutely massive and would have been better suited for a group of three or four. The seafood was fresh and there was a ton of variety. I don't know how we did it but we ended up devouring every last morsel of food and still managed to have a bit of space left for dessert. The service was exceptional and our waiter was professional, friendly and attentive. We must have spent three hours there. It was an extremely fun night and one of the most enjoyable dining experiences I've ever had. It was a great introduction to Barcelona. Botafumeiro is an iconic seafood restaurant. If you are lucky enough to find yourself in Barcelona, you have to check it out. Four stars.

OMG! Don't miss out on the best food we've had so far on on our trip. I had the tuna tartare and the sea bream. My husband had sardines and the t-bone. We just had one of the best meals we've ever had. The service, the food, the ambience, don't miss out.

This has to rank in the top seafood restaurants worldwide. Simply the sourcing of the raw materials is perfection, they truly honor the freshness and quality of the food they serve. We were in Barcelona only 2 nights but choose to eat here on both evenings. We could get enough and wanted to try everything on the menu. Lobster salad was the best I've had, simply grilled clams was simply amazing, crab fritters, fresh fish was amazing. Our waiter Jonathan made our experience so special, guiding us to the best wine, half orders of selections so we could try more. Amazing, there is a reason for rich history here.

We celebrated my mom's milestone birthday there. Everything was perfect. Delicious food ( had oysters, and two fish entrees, two different desserts)... service was exceptional ... perfect lace for special occasion! They even had live music.

had the seafood paella with lobster and spider crab Great seafood spot in Barcelona! We had stayed in Barcelona for about 6 days and this is the best paella we have had. Ambiance/Service: The service is absolutely wonderful and the place is very fancy with a nice comfort and upscale vibe. The staff are extremely nice and helped us with anything we had questions on. Food/Drinks: The seafood paella w/ lobster was the best paella we have ever had. We also went all out with two different crabs. We had never had spider crab before, so that was a fun treat. It was very good, but I would still go for the dungeness crab. Definitely check this place out if you are looking for a nice seafood restaurant.

Okay this place is definite must. We came here because we heard it was the best place to have Paella in Barcelona so we figured we have to try this place. It was the best Paella I've ever had in my life! I honestly think the portions were huge and could have been shared, but if you come on an empty stomach or like to eat a lot you can definitely finish it all! The deserts were also amazing and they treated me and my friend like queens. The attention and service was phenomenal! Thank you and will be back! I didn't take a picture of the paella, but trust me it's cause when I tried it I couldn't stop eating it!

Conciege said this is one of the best and most famous spanish seafood restaurants. They have live tanks for the lobsters, and the shrimp and clams are also live. We were pretty much grazing all day, so just shared a seafood paella and baked spider crab dish. Both were excellent. The paella was perfect infact. The decor is very elegant, and the ace was packed with locals, foodie tourists, and business men.

Lovely ambience! Fantastic cocktails! Amazing appetizers! DO NOT ORDER PAELLA. This venue clearly tells you where you are, located in Passage de Gracias (fancy area). Your aware that you will enjoy the experience. Pricing is normal for me, as I live in Miami. But it's fantastic to hang out, people watch, grab good cocktails, and some seafood. Pescado de día incredible. You can taste the freshness and it melted in your mouth. The appetizers (seafood platter) etc as well. I was ordering Manhattans and they were perfectly crafted. Venue reminded me of high scale fish houses in Miami. But I warn you DO NOT ORDER PAELLA. The details aren't important, eat the fish, the seafood platters and the dessert. Enjoy BCN!

Good food. Barcelona speed style service. But always with a smile, like the warmth and friendliness of the people. Beautiful interior. Reasonable pricing for the good quality of food that you pay.

I ended up here based on a cab drivers recommendation, he looked like a cool, hip guy, so I took heed. I went to the hotel, to grab an umbrella and almost forgot the name of the establishment, but our new cab driver was able to piece together the clues I gave him and he drove us to the spot. Once there, the restaurant was bouncing, jumping, the room was like a fine orchestra, every team member doing their part. We had to wait about 20-30 minutes for a table, I did my prayers asking God for a good table and a fabulous meal, no matter how long the wait. We were blessed with a free glass of champagne as we waited, a wonderful waiter, a great table, delicious food and one marvelous experience. I won't go into all of the details regarding what we ordered, I'll post pictures, but honestly, the paella, the sangria, the dessert, the experience, it was worth triple what we paid, sheer bliss!

We went to Botafumeiro on Christmas night 2019. It was one of the few restaurants open on Christmas day, we made reservations a month in advance. The restaurant is huge.It's a maze of dining rooms. We were seated at a small table in the back room which was a bit more private compared to the other sections. Some things to know: 1) Due to the layout of the restaurant, with narrow hallways and waiters running around, if you sit at the bar expect people to constantly bump into you 2) they charge for bread, and basically anything else they bring to your table that you have not ordered yourself (such as water, olives, etc). 3) portions are bigger than you think, so it's better to under-order 4) it can get quite crowded on certain days and holidays, so make a reservation. It's super fast. 5) If you are struggling with the seafood, ask your waiter for help. We had to ask our waiter to help us break a crab's shell. He took it to the kitchen and brought it back for us ready to be eaten. He even showed us how to eat the barnacles (I had never had one before... really salty and oceany but so good!) 6) They won't bring melted butter for your lobster/crab to dip in, unless you ask :) We ended up ordering their cold platter of seafood for two and a bottle of white wine. Even though on the menu it says it is for two, the platter could have been easily shared between 3 people. My husband and I struggled to finish it. It was really delicious though, so much variety! Oysters, barnacles, king crabs, crawfish, shrimp, etc etc all SUPER FRESH. Figuring out the best way to eat each one was so much fun. We were there for a bit over 3 hours. It ended up being one of our most memorable meals together! I will 100% be back again next time I am in Barcelona.

A little touristy but always a great option. Great paella and sangria. Crowded and loud but very pretty tables and atmosphere. Every time that I visit Barcelona, I visit this restaurant. Absolutely love it.

One of the best seafood places I've been to! Get the lobster! They bring it out to your table live, and then grill it. So fresh! We also had oysters, snails, king crab, gumbos, octopus, 2 bottles of wine and lots of desert too! Our waiter, Omar Farooq, was the best! €700 for dinner for 3 people Everything was simply outstanding

Had the veggie paella, patatas, and fried veggies. Probably the best food on my trip. I wish I had left.more room for dessert!!! I tasted a few of them, all of which were fantastic. Definitely would go back.

A traditional, old school restaurant in the BEST way--elegant, professional and dedicated to great food and the best dining experience. Good food is everywhere in Barcelona, what elevates the experience is the service, thoughtful without being imposing, a dying art! The seafood is prepared and served impeccably, the crab salad in particular is excellent, the wines are well thought out and reasonable. Eat in the front room if you can. It's great people watching, both the theatrics of the kitchen and army of waiters and the crowds filing in endlessly. Seats at the bar seems to be held for regulars.

This is a five star restaurant the service is incredible the food is the best that I've had in Barcelona over two weeks this is definitely a seafood and fish restaurant but they also have meat I have yet to have anything that my wife or I didn't like and the staff is very helpful with recommendations the price is medium to high depending on what you order they also serve a lot of things in half orders but you have to ask you cannot go wrong with this restaurant enjoy the meal