Barcelona Restaurant and Bar

Barcelona has always been one of my favorite establishments! The service, the food in the aesthetics are always top-notch! They handled our large group with ease! We shared tapas, wine and a few entrees. Will most definitely return! The staff and management we're so attentive and treated us to dessert! Thank you so much for representing Columbus so well! 🌈🫶🏽😁

I took my wife here for her birthday dinner and it was excellent. Brad was our server and he had excellent suggestions and provided excellent service. He helped me choose a good wine for a good price and wasn’t pushy so I trusted his judgment which is rare these days. Our food was delicious. I had a pork shank with polenta and she had the paella. The small plates were so tiny. I mean, I know they are “small plates”, but still, we are talking one or two bites of food lol. If you’re hungry definitely just go for an entree. The entrees were good portions and delicious. Also, the decor of this restaurant is just beautiful and sophisticated. The manager was sitting at the bar doing some paperwork. He looked stressed or a bit tired, but hey it’s the holidays. I stopped by and told him we had a great time and asked if he could take a photo for us. He happily did so and thanked us for our visit. All around a good experience!

First time visiting the restaurant as we had a friend come over from Cincinnati. Happy hour menu was reasonable especially the tapas (they only serve them at the bar which had a very wide table). They were all good. Yana served us and she's been a delightful person the whole time we were there so make sure you ask for her (she's at the bar). She made my Martini and it was so good! I tasted the sangria too and it was perfect.

We just celebrated our anniversary here, spent our honeymoon on barcelona so we were excited about trying it out. We loved it, our server (Sarah I believe) was great, the drinks were fantastic, best sangria I've ever had. My wife is vegetarian so the Verde paella was our choice and we loved it. We will be back.

Three of us shared empanadas, patatas, churros, chorizo, burrata, and the Mariscos paella. The space is pretty, the service was good, the food was very good. We finished with the panna cotta and orange pistachio cake and both were very good. Extensive wine list though I was hoping for a couple of bottles of more exclusive wines for being a wine spectator award winner. I would give it 4.5 across the board.

Celebrated my birthday dinner here. Was definitely a great experience the patio seating is where it's at if you can sit out there. Our service was amazing and the food was delicious. The proportions were also fairly big there are some options to share as well. Definitely worth the experience!!

Micah was fantastic! The tapas is good, just wish we were able to try the steak (they ran out). The garlic shrimp was my favorite and the tres leches dessert was amazing! I love the warm atmosphere and option to dine on the patio.

Our server was named Ghadeer / Ghadeen (couldn’t read the handwriting so please excuse me if I’m not spelling it right) Me and my bf came here for our 2 year anniversary and she was great! I recommend the duck entree and the tuna.

Immediately after being greeted I knew I had made the right choice in making a reservation for my boyfriend's birthday celebration. The staff made us feel right at home and were very attentive. Our server, Sammy was very sweet and fun! My favorite touch was their pre-printed birthday menus. They definitely know how to make someone feel special. We ordered a bottle for the table to pair with our tapas. We tried the churassco, wine braised chorizo, and ordered a paella de marisco. The tapas portions are enough to have as a meal or 2 to be really stuffed. The paella portions are huge and are enough to serve about 2-3 people. I was pleasantly surprised how good the paella turned out since moving from Miami I have been very skeptical of any Latin or seafood in Columbus (sorry...) but the flavors were delicious!! They also gave us a free dessert for my boyfriend's birthday and it was also sooo delicious. I would definitely return, especially after finding out about their happy hour. It's a great little spot for a date or a celebration of any kind but make sure to let them know ahead of time so they can make your night special.

If you're looking for great food, drinks and the perfect summer patio, you need to check out Barcelona! Their newly remodeled patio has all the vibes and you'll want to hang out there all night with a glass of sangria or wine! The service is excellent & professional, & the entire ambience of the place truly makes you feel like you're in Spain All of the tapas are great for sharing; the steak & shrimp were both so delicious! The Paella is a must! All of the different variations look and sound phenomenal, and the carne paella was incredible - go give them a try!

Barcelona's interior is beautiful and so is its patio. For a lunch date, we sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful environment. The lunch menu has sandwiches w/sides that aren't available on the dinner menu, and we got two winners. The Sub de Costilla was excellent, and the Bocata was pretty good, too. We wanted to try the patatas bravas, so it was a pleasant sight to see them as a selectable side for our "Emparedados" (as the sandwiches were labeled on the menu). They had an interesting take on a Tres Leches cake, too. The cake wasn't as drenched as some other versions, but the core flavor was there. Finally, our server was great. The entire experience was great.

The most wonderful experience for our anniversary. Ethan was awesome. Super professional and friendly and thank you for the champagne! It has been years since we've been here and we were reminded after this visit we need to come back more often.

The patio is my favorite feature! The food was outstanding. Highly recommend checking it out before the weather changes! Reservations are a must! #Patio #Food #Reservations #Weather

Amazing as usual. You want top end Spanish cuisine, this is it! Scallops Vieras has to be one of the top dishes in Columbus. I like that it's been on the menu for 25 years. 5* food and menu selection, service, environment, wine list. Any city would be proud to have a restaurant of this quality, and we have it here in Columbus.

The food was okay... I would give it an extra star except for the quality and taste it is a bit on the expensive side. And the paella was overly salty... we came in for the happy hour and had the dinner after. The tapas were very small for the price. And the bread was $7 and cold... The service was nice and the waiter was fairly attentive. Although it would have been nicer if they didn't all run around like busy bees when the place is clearly fairly empty on a Wednesday night. Since it's Wed, they had live music which helped with the ambiance. I actually like the band with the cello and piano, not overly loud and quite pleasant.

Made a reservation to come by for dinner one evening. The drinks were good. I had window seat. Not that strong and not too sweet. Perfect! We shared the verde paella, filete de hierro plane, and the roasted vegetables. Portion sizes seem kinda small ish. Food seemed high quality but I wasn't impressed. Decent. Not the most flavorful. The paella was unique though. It was vegetarian and the beans added a nice texture to it. Staff was nice. He explained the menu and what was popular. My friend comes here all the time and told us to get the empanadas for next time. Really nice setting. It was a bit cold, otherwise it would've been nice to be out in the patio. Seems like a great place for wine. We mostly had cocktails but wine would pair really well with the dishes. We found parking almost a block down. Easy to find parallel spots around here.

All-around excellence. I used to live in German Village, apparently before Barcelona moved in. And then when it showed up I kept hearing about it but it was far off my usual routes. Lately I've been hanging out down there more, and the other day while driving by I saw that they have lunch hours (before they didn't, or I assumed they didn't.) So I stopped in today, right when they opened. Much bigger inside than I expected. And much nicer. I knew it was a bit upscale, but it is just gorgeous inside. I felt a little underdressed in my t-shirt, one of my nicer ones but still. There was hardly anyone there, though, and the staff didn't make me feel that way, so it was fine. There are many seating options inside, and a beautiful patio. Soft relaxing Spanish music playing (and apparently they often have live music.) And the menu. Oh, my. So many things looked good. I didn't have a lot of time and wasn't starving, so I went with gazpacho and the bocata sandwich. The waiter pointed out that I could make a cup of gazpacho one of the sides with the sandwich, so I did that. Worked great, though the soup was so good I could have easily eaten more (and left overstuffed.) The gazpacho was thick and luscious, and looked and tasted like it was made with ingredients fresh from your backyard. The bocata... Well, picture a sub. Okay, now give it excellent bread, savory Spanish meats, great cheese, fresh tasty greens. Oh, and a slightly-spicy pepper pinned on top. Great parts, great balance, great sandwich. I had Pellegrino with it, appropriate and refreshing on a hot day. They offered dessert but I didn't have room or time. I will definitely be back for that, paella, calamari, and more.

I love this place! Has a great ambience and nice patio. The tapas we sampled were very good.. both visits. We had a paella both of which were excellent. Service was attentive and effective. All this does come at a significant price though.

We decided to check out Barcelona on a Friday during the weekend of the Arnold. We ordered a few tapas to share and had some drinks. We had the calamares fritos , coles de bruselas and the patatas bravas. , The waiter recommended the filete de hierro which we got as well. I have to say I loved all of the tapas aside from the filete de hierro, it was quite tough. For drinks my girlfriend had the key lime martini and I had the carajillo. We both loved our drinks. Overall we had a great experience, I wish I remembered our waiters name but he was amazing. We will definitely be back during warmer weather to check out the lovely patio!

Looking for traditional Spanish (aka~Spain) cuisine in Columbus, OH., this is by far the location to try. From the greeting to the desert you'll feel like a VIP. The dishes taste as if the chef prepared it just for for you. The cocktails are works of ART! Thank You Ethan! "Beautiful ambiance" would be an understatement to describe the feeling as you sit with your meal. Take a look at the Bar... "Classic". Outside patio dining.... "Cozy". Indoor dining experience... "Breathtaking". You WON'T be disappointed at all. Let me know what you think.

Their menu brings me back to beautiful memories in Barcelona! Food is perfecto! This is my go to restaurant for Spanish cuisine!

My first time here and what an amazing place! They have happy hour at the bar only. And since it was a Friday rest assured there were no seats to be found. Hint: come early The service was good. No complaints at all. They are certainly doing something right since they have been here for a long long time. I am putting Barcelona on my places to return list. Outstanding food and decor.

Very good overall. Great service, lovely ambiance, and tasty food. The only reason to drop a star is that while the food was very tasty, every dish was very heavy -- starting with their bread, which was delicious but greasy to the touch. The short rib was fall of the bone delicious, but again the sauce was extremely creamy. The Barcelona paella was excellent and also the exception but it could have been helped with a touch more salt. Nonetheless, excellent meal and we look forward to returning.

The wine events are key but the seafood paella is supreme. I was introduced to Barcelona during their happy hour when I was commuting back and forth between Cleveland. With the long bar and attentive staff, it seemed like a cool place to continue to explore. I appreciate the dedication to being an authentic menu and yes I know it is not my loved Cafe Ba Ba Reba in Chicago but the Paella is in the grouping with them. I think Barcelona tries to straddle the fence with authentic items and interpretations that are brought on by the chefs. There is also a pretty loyal following of wine selections that are showcased in the wine events they have quarterly. My second introduction to them was the bargain priced wine events and the clientele from them. It was a way to combine my love and missing being in a wine club with the lax atmosphere of the venue. If they could do one in the warmer months while their patio is open- that would be awesome! From the photos attached you can see we have ventured there quite a few times and I will say the Paella can feed at least 3-4 people and is reasonably priced. The wine is as well. The appetizers/tapas are fit to be shared though we have noticed, probably due to inflation, that the octopus dish has changed significantly and is now 'shaved' as opposed to gettin grilled tentacles as before. I wouldn't suggest it for the price due to that change. Other than you are looking at $12-20/dish and the dessert around the same pricing as well. Good for a night out but also try their calendar events options!

Been coming here for years. They did not disappoint. Sat on the remodeled patio which is lovely, had white sangria, many tapas, paella, and finished with a chocolate melt in your mouth dessert. A perfect evening again. A huge thank you to Scott, Olivia, and Ethan for a come back soon experience. Highly recommend!

Fun restaurant! Very good ambiance and nice patio for the summer. Tapas were ok - kind of expensive. Dessert was excellent all 4 were good. Would go back to sit on the patio and have dessert

I sat at the bar for a quick bite that turned into a meal! Started with red sangria and mussels. The red da grit was nice and refreshing and the mussels were hearty and delicious! Moved on to a tempranillo, shaved brussel sprouts (with goat cheese), and flank steak. All was delicious - the steak came with a smoked tomato romesco that was very nice! Bartender was great with wine recommendations and letting me taste wines before I bought. Finished with a dessert wine flight and a cheese plate. Understand - they don't have a cheese plate, so they served cheese and accompaniments from the charcuterie board without the meats. It was massive. First time I've had to take cheese home! I'll drop in again!...

What a special night! Service was amazing... we sat at a lovely window seat right by a gorgeous Christmas tree, music was playing, food was DELICIOUS: the empanadas are addictive, crispy and cheesy, the paella is savory and delicious, the mix salad is the best salad I've ever had! A great experience! I'm already planning to go back.

We've wanted to visit forever and I'm upset we didn't visit sooner. Tried a cocktail and a white wine flight, both were delicious and they have lots of options to choose from. The food was just incredible. Loved the strawberry salad and the Scallops were cooked perfectly. Looking forward to visiting again when we can enjoy the patio.

Previously came here on a Saturday evening for my 4th anniversary dinner. Such a beautiful chic restaurant with a lot of culture and love. It's vibrant, fun, and elegant with the perfect dim lighting for a romantic feel. The service was outstanding as the servers were very attentive to make sure we were enjoying both our time there and the food. She did an amazing job at explaining the dishes and recommended items that we would enjoy. The food was a bit pricy, but it was still filling at the end of the visit. The food was absolutely amazing when it came to taste! My rack of lamb from the paella de Cordero was cooked to perfection, which is often hard to do with lamb! Thus it won bonus points from me. The seafood paella's freshness and quality made it taste heavenly. We both left extremely satisfied and delighted with the entire experience. It was definitely worth the slight splurge. I must come back soon... and if you love seafood or Spanish tapas, then Barcelona is a must try for you!

It is an expensive restaurant so if you are big eaters like us - bring a big credit card haha. Despite a big restaurant with many tables, they are very popular so make advance booking. But it's a common practise of theirs to ask walk-ins to wait at the bar and get a drink which we did while waiting for any tables to finish. We were told it would take 20mins but as soon as we ordered our drinks then we were told our table at the patio was ready. So our sangria was served at the patio instead. The bartender was very friendly and basically followed us to our table and served us the drink. Our server Jhsai was very friendly and helpful - we liked that he checked on us periodically so we could get the dropped knife replaced or get more water.. The tapas were very good and authentic like we were eating in Barcelona, Spain ! For the three of us we as usual ordered a bunch and enjoyed every dish - Garlic shrimp - must order Calamari - big portion and must order Grilled Cauliflower - better than expected and must order Flank steak - very good quality meat but very stingy. Two small pieces only! Red wine short rib - delicious Manchego with bread - ok We also had to try their paella but I was a little disappointed. They could use more tasty broth to make the rice more flavorful. And could be nice if they could add more clams and shrimps. I wasn't interested in dessert but our son wanted his favourite dessert tres leches so he had it and liked it alot. So worth a try. We could be tempted to return in our future trips - if we crave tapas again.

What a beautiful find! Great Tapas and Paellas. Our server Lucas was super-intuitive, pleasant and helpful. Excellent all around!

I really liked this place! I was here on a food tour and the vibes are exceptional. Everyone is super professional and the paella is the bomb. The vegetarian one was packed with flavor as were the sangrias. If I was a local I would definitely be back!

Well, where to start? It was our 13th wedding anniversary. This place is amazing: first valet parking was a big help. Our reservation was for 5 pm and we were seated promptly. Service and food were excellent. I ordered red Sangria and two portions of Camarones al Ajillo (shrimps) & Pan (bread with olive oil). Dessert was on the house as a gift for our anniversary. It was our first visit there but it will definitely not be the last. I highly recommend this establishment!

Bartenders are amazing as usual and the tapas are spot on. Tonight we sampled some cocktails and they were spot on fantastic. Come see Raven and Justin for an awesome happy hour or dinner at the bar.

Excellent food, overall. The signature paella's mussels were overcooked and dried like jerky, so star down for that ruin. The pickled vegetables were wonderful. They offset the heaviness of the richer dishes. It's a large enough menu of eclectic tapas items, both traditional and inventive. One of top two best bars in Columbus. Justin makes a killer cocktail. David's service was excellent. Just enough attentiveness without the hustle. The ambiance of the dining room was pleasant. A lot of perfunctory reminders of bull fighting and Spanish painters. It's a bit chaotic and cluttered, visually, in an already crowded and raucous restaurant. I could go for a bit more elegant simplicity. Parking was valet, which was appreciated on a cold and snowy night in February.

The pork chop was one of the best I've ever had! Salmon was also so good. We went for a birthday and they brought out a free little lava cake. So nice and the outdoor patio is the best!

Best service we have ever had. Kat blew us away with her knowledge/passion of the food and drinks. Everything came out better than expected. The timing of the food, drinks, and service drop ins should be researched by the national service community. Amazing vibe and exceptional service.

I lived in Barcelona for 6 months and the food here was about as close as it gets to the real thing. Everything was delicious and authentic to true Spanish cuisine. I came with a big group and we started with the tapas tower and pastas bravas and both were great. If you only get one appetizer, definitely get patatas bravas. You won't regret it. The paella was fresh and delicious and must-get. We got one large and one small and it was plenty of food for our group of 9. Will definitely go back next time I'm in Columbus!

Our reservation was at 7pm and there was a bit of a wait still when we came. Street parking is impossible! You would need to valet for $10. We started with a bottle of white for $73 that was suggested by the server Ethan, it was light & nice. Our tapas were as ff: 1. Carpaccio de pulpo - thin slices of octupus with just 3 crostinis! This was enjoyable, wish it had had more crostini though. 2. Arrachera - very tasty chimichurri sauce, however the skirt steak was not tender. 3. Manchego - this was good, the sundried tomato complemented the cheese. Now for the Paella there was quite a bit of a wait. We had the Barcelona I had high hopes based on reviews, now this was mediocre! Nothing spectacular here, the taste was mid. We were disappointed. We capped with a slice of Lemon cake, it was ok didn't really get to finish, it was dry slightly crumbly and we paired with additional flight of 3 reds and 3 whites. Is it worth coming back? Not in my opinion, I'll search for other tapas place.

We went with a group of four others, and we ordered quite a few tapas plus drinks. The waitress brought the tapas to us in three separate timings instead of all at once consequently we weren't finished after 3 1/2 hours! The manager asked us to leave if we were all done because there were people waiting!

Great food and service. Highly recommend. Had a drink at bar before being sat. Bartenders very friendly. Server Kuri was excellent

I went here for a friend's birthday dinner and had the best time. This restaurant is in the German Village so street parking is available and free. The decor was pretty and the outside seating area was stunning. We were immediately helped once everyone arrived. We got in drink orders and then shared appetizers. The appetizers chosen were garlic shrimp, olives, and potato crisps. They were all so airy and delicious! The highlight was the Paella de Mariscos Negra (Seafood Squid Ink Paella). It was amazinggg. The squid ink was a rich flavor that's hard to describe and all the seafood in it was cooked perfectly and added to the flavor. This place is kind of pricey, but delicious. The only complaint I have is that it took a while for our food to be ready and even longer for the check. Besides that, it was a good experience.

We like the atmosphere and our server. The food was just ok, and honestly overpriced.

Best calamari around!! This is a fun neighborhood spot with a great menu. There are a ton of options - you can get a bunch of small plates or shareable paella or a steak - lots more too. The staff is friendly and very attentive.

We went for tapas and ordered about 5 of them, all we enjoyed. The server Russ was attentive and helpful with the menu and recommendations. S/O Russ. The decor was amazing too and made it feels authentic in addition to the food. I would want to try the Paella next time if i got a dish because other tables had it and it looked great.

The semifreddo isn't worth it, just order the ice cream... those lemon tarts though absolutely perfect

Beautiful place, good service, but our tapas weren't very good. We ordered four - the chorizo with beans, the bistek, mussels, and the cheese with bread. The cheese tapas and the mussels weren't bad, but the other two weren't very good at all. The steak came out overcooked and the bean/chorizo was very bland. For what you pay here the food should be amazing. The other couple my wife and I were dining with enjoyed their meals, but they didn't order the tapas. If I come here again I'll skip the little plates and just go for a main. Maybe I won't be so disappointed then.

A nice place, u can just park near the park on the street. Good food, just wished it could be quicker

I love the papas bravas. The patio vibe is very nice. Always good service and excellent selection of wines.

We sat on patio and enjoyed the ambiance. We enjoyed sangria and Tapas. Everything was very fresh and delicious. This would be a wonderful place for a date or anniversary.

It's a paella party on a pretty patio! That is how I would best describe the overall vibe at Barcelona.....and it is truly a vibe. Transports you right out of Columbus in the best way. Red sangria was incredible and not overly sweet. Vegetable paella was light and satisfying. I cannot wait to go back.

Everything at Barcelona was wonderful! The food was delicious and the atmosphere was vibrant and energetic. Our server was so kind and attentive. There was always staff around picking up plates shortly after we were done, filling drinks, and bringing our food out fresh from the kitchen. We can't wait to go back and sit on the patio (it was raining when we arrived)

I stopped in here for dinner while in the area. I sat at the bar and luckily it was during the 4-6pm happy hour. The staff was great and personable. I had a couple glasses of wine and the Caesar salad was fantastic! Big portion and the good white anchovies (not the dehydrated gray ones from a can). Fantastic. I also had the happy hour potatoes and mussels. Both were fantastic and the sauces were on point. I will definitely return.

Who would think you'd find a great Spanish restaurant in the middle of Columbus' German district? Our team was in town for a conference. We'd had German the night before and we were going to try something else. Turns out Barcelonas was the right choice. We arrived ahead of our reservation but got seated relatively quickly. Drinks arrived shortly after ordering. I chose a Riesling. I suspected it would go well. A dryer wine might have been a little better, but I do prefer sweet and fruity white wines. I chose the special tasting menu. It started with a cheese plate with some crostini, Manchego, and a delightful blue cheese. That was some damn good cheese! A third cheese I couldn't identify was equally good. The compressed cube of fig was also tasty. The second course was one of the few missteps in the night. A waiter who was not our own delivered the ceviche (marinated fish and vegetables) to the center of the table. It got largely devoured by my tablemates before I realized it was mine! I did get a bite and it was tasty. I would have willingly shared, but I wish I had just a little more....lol. The third course was fried green tomatoes. Also yummy, the goat cheese was another highlight here. The fourth and fifth courses came together as a sort of entree. Four consisted of housemade chorizo, pickles and mustard. Five was duck with carrot and cherry gremolata. The chorizo dish was great. The duck, mostly disappointing. There were only 2 maybe 3 tiny slices. And the cherry overwhelmed. Maybe if I had more ceviche I wouldn't have been disappointed by the duck portion. Oh well. Dessert was a peach crumble that was plenty good. I entertained ordering the Burnt Basque cake too but I suspect it would have taken a while and everyone else was finishing up. The service was good although the frequency of dishes arriving was a bit uneven, and there was the matter of the misdelivered ceviche! I loved the decor. It was a good night out with my teammates. 3.7 score rounds to 4.

Very easy system to make an online reservation! We were able to be seated outside on the patio on a nice day. The atmosphere is lovely with nice decorations inside and out. We were able to find free parking just around the block. The workers were all so friendly and helpful with recommendations on the menu. There were many different wines to choose from and I enjoyed the red wine that I ordered. My family and I split 6 different small tapas. We enjoyed them all and loved the option to try an assortment of different foods. We ordered bread that came with a great tomato vinaigrette. All the dishes had wonderful flavors and spices. The empanadas were great and loved the sauce they came with. We also ordered some tuna and salmon that were both very fresh. At the end we were all very happy and thought it was a good amount of food. Overall a great experience!

The food was fine taste but running too salty. My husband and I both felt really thirsty while we ate so I don't recommend here. P.S: We had to wait for water long time.