Barcelona Wine Bar

Reasonably priced food! Amazing happy hour especially the secret pitcher of sangria for $25 ! Everything is reasonable and the happy hour is great! Overall I am exited to return and try all the other things on the menu we got a few as a snack and were happy with them !

Food was amazing service was great and it was quick.Went here for my moms birthday brunch and was treated wonderfully.

Gives off romantic vibes. Really amazing food and drinks you won’t be disappointed! Great service! Definitely a Good Friday spot for dinner

Really enjoyed this lovely gem of a restaurant. The menu is so varied with some really great Spanish wines and food.

Food & service was amazing. Shoutout to Chris & Christina for making it such a wonderful dining experience!

Run, don't walk. This place was fabulous, the wine flight, the antipaste cheese and meat and the tapas. The Watermelon Salad was off the charts good. We both thought so. The tapas were diverse and delicious. Our waiter, Scott, was knowledgeable, professional and super friendly. It was a perfect meal and great experience. Ten stars!

Food was pretty good. Had a skate wing watermelon, salad and pork belly everything was delicious came out nice and hot

I had a great experience here. The food was awesome and the manager Chris was wonderful! My friend and I basically ordered half of the tapas and nothing missed. I’ll definitely be coming back

This is a great tapas bar in Fairfield, CT, located right next to the Hi Ho hotel. I've also visited their West Hartford location. The service was very good, and there was ample seating even on a Friday evening. We tried the Spice Rack cocktail, which was outstanding, as well as a refreshing gin cocktail with mint. For food, we had the spinach cazuela, sautéed kale, croquetas, bacon-wrapped dates, and gambas. Everything arrived quickly, and the kale and gambas were the highlights. There was live music, adding to the ambiance. Overall, it was a good experience.

A fantastic tapas bar with speedy service! My orders came out so quick I thought quality would suffer but they all tasted like they spent hours on them! The mushrooms & goat cheese were definitely my favorite as the mushrooms were cooked to perfection and the ultra-creamy goat cheese elevates the dish to cloud nine! You forget brussels sprouts are supposed to be healthy as they are cooked to perfection here! Basque Burnt Cheesecake is quite good but DO NOT make the mistake of mixing it with the processed & overly sweet cherry syrup they provide as it will completely ruin it!

The food can tend to be a bit on the greasy side and the menu is veggie heavy. I usually wish for more meat. Four of us each ordered two small plates and a total of 7 drinks each for $237.00 before tip. Pricey IMO

Loved this spot. So many options anyone can go and find something they like. The service is very attentive and quick too. There's a dim, chill, lowkey vibe about this place that would make it perfect for a first date.

When you arrive you our treated by a valet and then you head down the walkway and walk down into a dark restaurant with the dress code casual and decor minimal The service was super on par the waiter and staff was very attentive We started out w wine and cheese, olives, and meats all were very good The olives had a nice marinate and Had a lot of different types of olive We tried the polpo which had a cold bean d also on bottom of it and was rubbery it was promptly taken off the bill Eggplant caponta tasted very good full of tomato fresh garlic and onions Mista salad was very good had a fresh vinaigrette that made the salad pop Figs and sausage - over powdered with seasoning of cardamom cinnamon and the sausage was dry Mahi and beets were presented roughly but tasted very good fish was fresh and the beets paired nicely They take credit card Super casual

Surprisingly, a great bar and restaurant tucked inside a pretty crappy hotel. The menu is super eclectic, but there's definitely something for everyone. The steak was fantastic, and the chocolate cake didn't disappoint either. The food is much fancier than you'd expect from the setting. They've got a solid bar--just don't expect Myers's Rum. Overall, I'd come back, especially with the reasonable prices.

We went during the Great Fuel Truck Fiasco on 95. It's in the most unlikely of places, tucked away in the basement of a 'boutique hotel'. The service was friendly, but a bit slow at times. The chorizo was dry, but we loved the figs. Probably some of the best branzino we had. Wagyu carpaccio was overpowered by the olive oil. The bread was unabashedly good. Warm, soft with a hearty and crunchy crust. We stopped in for happy hour, but the menu was intriguing and we ended up really enjoying the meal and ourselves. If you're in Fairfield and get a hankering for Spanish tapas, this is your place.

Amazing food and service, if a little pricey. If you stay at the Hi-Ho hotel, the restaurant is just downstairs!

Consistently fabulous food and service. I'm not a veggie person, unless it's here, fresh, delish & with a twist!! Our server today was exceptionally good, made our celebrations nicer and more fun ~ even got us a slice of olive oil cake on the house. Thanks for always being top notch.

Barcelona Fairfield is nicely decorated and has a variety of dining rooms from the bar to outside seating. Service is superb with well informed staff who can help with selections of food based on your preferences. We enjoyed a variety of tapas including chorizo with sweet and sour figs, bacon wrapped dates, blistered shishito peppers, mushrooms and goat cheese, spinach & chickpea cazuela, and boquerones. Our wine choice was definitely enjoyable.

Had a great dinner out. White sangria was unexpectedly rather bitter but I was told the red sangria was wonderful. Our table ordered several tapas to start. The hummus was a very generous serving and was delicious! The burrata with jamon and poached pears was also delicious! The octopus, pork belly, figs, salad, and fresh bread were all very good. We ordered the meat platter for the table and everything was cooked perfectly and juicy. It was busy and did get a bit loud but not obnoxiously so. Staff was very attentive and friendly. Booth benches are attached and we felt every moment of the couple seated behind us which was slightly annoying at times. Maybe some screws need tightening or some cross-bracing would help with this!

hi ho, hi ho.... Couldn't resist. This Barcelona outpost at the Hi-Ho hotel is a winner. We sat outside on a crisp fall night and since we were celebrating, ordered way too much drinks and food. The drinks were terrific (sangria anyone) but the food is where things shine. You can't go wrong with much. But the more you try tot Spanish tapas dishes the better. The meatballs? Great. Same with Brussels sprouts. And I could go on. The paella was also a terrific get. Service was terrific. Helpful, patient and attentive. Just a great night out.

Food and wine selections are good and mostly authentic Spanish fare, but the experience is always brought down by a breakdown between kitchen / bar / wait staff / management. Very little effort is made to present a professional dining experience and it shows in the chaos and confusion of overcooking the food and often getting the orders wrong. Compensation and apologies are always offered but it would be great if they could get it right in the first place and not have to make excuses for their lack of coordination and execution. Also, it's traditional in Spain to serve Gazpacho (cold tomato soup) in the summer, and we were all very disappointed to not find any in the middle of July.

Omg this place is SO good! Looking for a fun and flavorful dinner? This is the spot. Tip: really best for people who like to share small plates. (Not the only option, and is great for this.) Wonderful menu staples paired with specials = YUM! We have tried most things over the years. Chorizo and fig, garlic shrimp, egg and potato, any lamb dish, bread and of course the sangria (red is my fav). Come here hungry, try many things. Then repeat another night. Have been many times - the food is so good I forgot to take pics. The service is top notch - will provide guidance on how many plates and what is good. Enjoy!

We have been going to Barcelona for many years now and the ambiance is consistently good. This time around the service was truly exceptional, with our server & the restaurant manager genuinely eager to make our night memorable. The croquetas are 5* (we ordered a second round) & hanger steak are always tasty and the variety of options overall was fantastic. We were a bit underwhelmed by the pork belly this time around.

Barcelona is one of my favorite spots to go for a couple tapas n some good drinks. I have been to a bunch of the locations, & I would say Fairfield & Norwalk are my 2 favorites. I do like that they tend to have some variation in their menu, & most of the things i've tried that aren't their 'regular tapas' have been great too. Some of my fave dishes here include the Patatas Bravas, Gambas, the chicken empanadas, the cauliflower, & the hanger steak. For drinks, I either opt for a Summer street sling or an Aviation made w/titos.(i don't like gin) The crepas w/dulce de leche are out of this world, we always end up sharing an order at the end.

Indoor ambiance is warm, rustic and inviting. We ate outside and it was an enjoyable experience. Our waiter was very attentive and professional. He checked in on us many times and was friendly. We ordered a charcuterie board and a number of tapas. Food was good and I would definitely return again.

The food was delicious but the service was not the best. Our waitress was very non chalant and took her time to get to us. The manager came by to check on us!

The food was terrific -- especially the beef empanadas. The bread was good, too. I had never gotten such enjoyment out of eating food before. Very filling. The way that plates can be staggered, in terms of ordering, is pretty cool. Parking was a bit of a hassle, but that was to be expected, given it is situated under a hotel. Weekends are definitely busy, but service was still prompt and the servers were cordial. The place itself was very cute. Totally recommend. Rah.

Always great service, exceptional food, drinks and atmosphere. Its proximity to Fairfield is also key for visiting family.

In a word.....disappointing. We love Barcelona. I was prepared to write a glowing five-star review. But tonight the Local Leeks were tough & chewy (we couldn't even finish it); the Pork Belly was like a bland pork chop (where was the fatty tasty goodness?), the Fideos was a soupy mess (it was like...overcooked pasta sitting in undrained cooking water). We've been to Barcelona many times & sampled almost all their tapas; those that I mentioned above have been among our favorites. We were left feeling unsatisfied & sad. We did have a really sweet waiter. And the crowd was rather lively, which we weren't expecting for a Wednesday. On our previous visits, Perfect Date Night consisted of 5-6 tapas, crusty bread and red sangria. If we wanted to stretch out Perfect Date Night....Olive Oil Cake and Catalan Flan for dessert. I don't know if I feel comfortable recommending this place to others, as we have been. We have had many great memories here, though, for us to give up right away, so we'll go back. If you decide to go...proceed with caution!!!

Have enjoyed the Stamford spot so it was nice to try the Fairfield location. Nice ambience--a little loud but festive. Same delicious choice of foods. Highly recommend

Everything was great, fantastic- food, drinks and service. You have to get the stuffed peppers, the brussel sprouts, potato tapas too, forgot name. Great sangria, and service was excellent! Only thing, there was apparently a leak by window our table was near, raining out. Fortunately discovered before belongings got wet and moved table over some away from window. Didn't want to move at that point, restaurant was getting full. Definitely will go back to eat and drink more, maybe on dry day .

We had a birthday celebration here and it was wonderful! We over ordered and all of the tapas were delicious. Great service too and drinks. Would return!

What happened to Barcelona???? In the past, our family enjoyed beautiful meals in Barcelona in SoNo, and later at Waypointe. Yesterday, we decided to o to the Fairfield Restaurant, my kids had made a reservation a week in advance to celebrate Mother's Day. Besides having a reservation, we still had to wait about 1/2 hour for a table. We got a table outside, under a very loud speaker--It was so loud every table around us was screaming to keep a conversation. We could not even hear each other. We asked for another table and had to sit in the back, the very last table right on top of the waiters' station, in a kind of a passage. That was just the beginning of it. Now, to the food... First, we ordered bread--it had a very hard crust, with very little inside. It was so hard, we could not eat it. We asked for a maybe sorter crust but were told it was all like this. The first tapas was BOQUERONES ( 5 strings of anchovies with olive oil), which arrived by themselves, way before the other tapas. Without any bread, was kind of hard to eat. We had ordered 5 more tapas, but after 20 more minutes, nothing had arrived. My son complained and then they started arriving. JAMÓN & MANCHEGO CROQUETAS: We could barely tell there was any ham or cheese in those, I actually asked the kids if they got any ham in their croquetas. It was like a ball of dough with a little cheese, fried. They were soaked in Aioli sauce. PATATAS BRAVAS: It was hard to differentiate them from the croquetas, they had the same consistency and a lot of Aioli sauce. SAUTÉED RAINBOW CHARD: We had to return this one because the chard had not been washed and was full of soil, it felt like eating sand. LOCAL LEEKS: had a good flavor, but most pieces were not fully cooked. We only were able to eat 1/2 of it CHORIZO W/ SWEET & SOUR FIGS: the only dish we actually enjoyed. Crepes of dulce de leche and chocolate: first the crepes and their fillings are cold, to the point that it is hard to cut them with a spoon. They are not fresh. There was no dulce the leche, just a drizzle of caramel on top. The filling was a kind of vanilla cream, also cold. The ice cream was a mystery and tasted like a "Walmart Great Value" vanilla artificial-flavored ice cream. Even though we were 3 people sharing it, we also could not finish. Guess Barcelona really went down after Sasa Mahr-Batuz, who made it a great place, left. I am glad I bought the book, decades ago, because this place is clearly not following the recipes.

Great spot, located below the recently renovated Hi-Ho in Fairfield, Barcelona is a great find. Fantastic tapas and meals. Great service and beautiful seating options both in and outside. The bar is fun with great bartenders and a good selection of creative drinks. It gets busy so I recommend reservations. If you like tapas and sharing food at the table is fun to you (as it is to us); you'll love Barcelona.

Lovely restaurant, great food, friendly staff. If you need to complain, it's expensive.

It's a shame how this place has fallen. The once great Barcelona of Norwalk has basically been franchised. We use to go often, sometimes twice a week to the original. Then we started going to this location for convenience. The last few times have been a disaster...lousy service, inconsistent food out of the kitchen and uncleanliness. We are done and I'm sad. We used to have a nice time out with great food and service. I now see they have been failing their health inspections. Why continue to keep going now???

This place is always packed. So I guess some people love it. Probably best if you're alone or two too. Usually packed is a good sign but in this case I didn't go back. Too crowded. Can't hear a thing. The food made no sense and the service...where?! I have never gone back.

So I've been here a few times with LRoth. Every time the food has been spot on. The place is tapas style. In terms of food, I don't think we've ever had anything bad. They have fantastic pork belly. Even their roasted carrots are delicious. The jamon and manchengo croquettes are amazing. My only complaint is that every time it's taken quite a while to get my bill after the meal.

Friendly staff greeted us. We were given the option to sit inside or out. Our server was attentive without hovering. Great TAPAS menu, food was delicious and reasonably priced. You'd never know the Merritt Pkwy is right next door. The patio is nicely decorated and tables aren't too close together. Nice evening out.

Oh my goodness!!! Every bite of food was just heaven! Me and my friend were literally amazed after every bite we had. We started with a sangria pitcher which gave us about 3 glasses each. We then had a charcuterie board first which we picked the chefs choice one, they picked some good stuff! Prosciutto, salami, potatoes bravas, olives and cheeses -sooo good! All of it! Then we had two tapas, the arracini with bits of chorizo in it, awesome combo and grilled asparagus mmm. We then ended by sharing a parapadilla (not sure on spelling) and this consisted of all types of meats, chicken, steak, pork, and a sausage. AMAZING.

Great food and service and ambiance. Good vegan choices, and nice wines. Would love to see more vegan entrees and appetizers.

The restaurant has a nice outdoor patio which I enjoyed. They have a large menu where you can pick different small dishes and can taste a variety of foods. I don't eat meat so when I asked the waitress to have a dish made without the meat, they were very accommodating. My only complaint was that the cheesecake tasted gamey. Very unusual taste. Obviously it was not made with cows milk. I was looking forward to a delicious cheesecake and I was very disappointed. I did ask the waitress before I ordered the cheesecake if there was anything odd in it. She did not warn me that it was not your typical cheesecake.

Barcelona has been our go to for special occasions. Came here for my husband's birthday and a year later for an anniversary. Food is great! I was bummed that the steak tapa were unavailable this time around, but ordered the pork belly which was great. We also had the corn, croquettes, branzino (whole), seafood paella (1/2 portion) and a bottle of wine. The portions here are pretty small, but still reasonable. Will come back again!

Incredibly popular and well-known restaurant. I came here with my dad on a busy Tuesday night before Thanksgiving to grab a late dinner bite. I had recently returned from studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain and was missing the food like crazy. We ended up ordering about 6 dishes. Our waitress was excellent and I loved the ambiance of the restaurant. What we ordered: Gambas al Ajillo: the best tapas on the menu! Wish the dish was a little larger but overall they were incredible. Blistered shishito peppers: very delicious peppers and a great portion. Jamón and Manchego croquetas: was not impressed at all. They were boring and very small compared to the real versions in Barcelona. They weren't even the shape they are suppose to be. Calamari: they were good but nothing special... large portion which was nice. Beef empanadas: horrible. Edible yes... but something I'd order again? Never. They were bland and didn't do anything. They needed to have more meat inside them as well as a better dipping sauce. Fuet: delicious dry-cured pork sausage! Highly recommend ordering. Our waitress offered us a free plate of the Brussel sprouts because there was a mistake but I'm so glad we said yes because they were delicious!!! Mouth watering good and so very crispy. Exactly how Brussel sprouts should be cooked and eaten!

Love the food, love the atmosphere, love the wine list, love that it's close by, love everything about it. One of my faves.

This place is fantastic! We just relocated to the area and came here for my wife's birthday. Our waiter was super informative and engaged with us about the menu and how long certain items would take to make it to our table. We had a number of tapas as well as one main course; we legit liked everything! We sat outside which was great, and the bar inside looked like a cool spot too. Will 100% be back!

Rob the manager invited me back to make up for the bad experience. I decided to take him up on the offer and made a reservation for my birthday dinner with my husband. The service and food was outstanding this time. We ordered Chorizo Picante and the Paella Mariscos for two. The manager told us that the Paella would take about 45 minutes and offered to bring a few tapas to the table while we waited. He brought Crispy Orange Cauliflower, Jamon & Manchego Croquetas and Heirloom Tomatoes. Everything was delicious and we were thinking we couldn't eat another bite. Then the Paella arrived! The prawn were the size of mini lobsters. The paella was so good, we ate the whole thing. Knowing it was my birthday they came out with a tray of desserts. Flourless chocolate cake, Olive Oil Cake and Crepes. Everything was out of this world. Service was much better this time. The waitresses (2) did know that we had bad service last time though. I'm curious to see if it is this good next time we come. And yes, we will definitely be back! Thank you for a perfect evening Rob.

My favorite bartender, Donnell, works there and they happen to have introduced me to my favorite wine. The menu is delicious and seasonal. Love this location and the people there. Always friendly and knowledgeable. Ambiance is a an interesting 70's vibe.

Had a great time last night at Barcelona. My boyfriend and I came in for a night cap. Matthew, the bartender was great! Super informative about the drink menu and helped make me make my own special drink! I was craving a coconut -margarita drink and he made one from scratch. The music and ambiance was just what we were looking for when in search of a late night drink. Definitely coming again soon!

Huge fan of Barcelona! Every time we've been has been such a treat. Whenever either of us can't decide where to go, Barcelona is the first place we choose. Barcelona has Spanish style tapas, an amazing wine menu, and such a lovely staff. We started with the sangria (delicious!), then got an assortment of tapas. We especially loved the mushrooms with goat cheese and the roasted Brussels sprouts, so good! We finished with flan, an absolute must! Everything came out quickly, the ambiance is fabulous, and the staff are so helpful and kind. Will continue to return here again and again.

What a nice place to stop on a recent road trip. There's a mix of tapas, a variety of cheese/charcuterie offerings, as well as some sandwiches and salads. My wife and I got a variety of tapas to enjoy. The jamón/manchego croquetas, the gambas al ajillo, and the patatas bravas were both pretty authentic to the real thing. The chicken empanadas were mixed - the filling was so delightfully spiced but the crust was doughy, not like the crispy exterior I was hoping for. The avocado mousse was a fabulous accompaniment. The chorizo and fig tapa was the star. I was skeptical of the combination, but it was a match made in heaven. This dish pushed the experience from 3 to 4 stars. I definitely recommend this one. There is a pretty extensive drink list. My wife got a white sangría which was a fantastic cocktail. I had a local beer and a glass of fino sherry (side note: our waiter erroneously recommended I wait for dessert since "all sherry is sweet" - it isn't. Dry sherry is a common aperitif with tapas). I could drop a pretty penny on the many offerings. It is not a cheap place, but some of the offerings are definitely affordable. Service is fast and friendly. The indoor and outdoor spaces are very comfortable. Overall, not a bad place!

I was there last night for NYE dinner. We haven't been at Barcelona for many years and thought we would return for a nice dinner for NYE. The first misstep of all which was a BIG NO NO was a big chip on the small plates on the table. Once again the dish that they put the olive oil on for the bread also had a big chip on it. No attention to detail there and very dangerous. The other BIG NO NO and especially in times of COVID was one of the tapas we ordered kept circulating throughout the restaurant as the busser asked a table behind us and than walked passed our table and went into the main dining room and about 3 minutes later returned to our table with that dish, needless to say, I sent him back to get us a fresh dish. Don't they know better to perhaps go back to the kitchen and find out which table it should go to. I feel that no one in this establishments cares about overall customer appreciation and experience and the server's were not well trained in my opinion because ours said she even forgets sometimes what dishes her table ordered. How can one server not remember what dishes each table orders, its no EXCUSE in my opinion. I work in the healthcare sector as a patient care coordinator, if I make one misstep, that means I didn't put the patients interest at heart or have a sense of urgency or cared about their needs. If it wasn't for a few good plates of tapas, you wouldn't even see me giving 2 stars. Not to mention the paella seemed dried and the clams were rough. We didn't bother staying for dessert and thank god for QR code checkout for our check because its safe to say, if it wasn't for a few good tapas, no tip would have been given. You lost our future patronage after this mediocre experience. You will not see us returning to the restaurant again.

Went for my friends 30th bday! We all loved it. Tapas are great size so nothing goes to waste and gets eaten! The waitress we had- unfortunately don't remember her name but she was a complete doll! The food is delicious across the board! From meatballs to their lamb which is out of the world, to calms its great! Highly recommend

I have been coming to this location for years and I have never been disappointed with the food, wine and the service. Waitstaff is very informed of the ever changing menu and always able to recommend some new tapas for us to try. The portions on some tapas may be small but that's why they're translated to small plates! All of the waitstaff are attentive and thoughtful without being too pushy. Definitely ask what they recommend and try some specials out of your comfort zone! My favorite tapas are ones that seem to be staples on their menu - the gambas, hangar steak, mushrooms and goat cheese and the patatas bravas. I was able to purchase the Barcelona cookbook a few years back and have recreated the dishes which come out very, very good. Even though I can make some at home, there's nothing like going here for a nice glass of wine and the amazing ambiance. Really glad the cookbook is available on their website because it will make a great gift for the foodie in your life! Bonus: leave a review on their comment card and get a little coin with either a free tapa or glass of wine on your next visit! Great way to compliment your server and have a special treat on the house on your next visit!

Went with a small group recently. A pretty underwhelming experience. We went on a Wednesday for lunch. Only about 4 tables of people there and yet the Tapas took a long time to come out. Some were good but others were pretty lousy. By far the thing that annoyed me the most was we had a runner, (young heavy set guy) when he would come out with food he would just call out the item and put it in front of who was closest to him, and we would have to figure it out. Same with silverware, he comes to the table and just drops it in a pile so we have to pass the table settings out. Just seemed like a guy who couldn't care less about doing a thorough job. Waitress was fantastic though. Blue and pink hair woman, you are awesome.

Wow, this restaurant is great. I came with four friends and we were seated immediately. Our waiter gave us a bit of time to look at the large menu before asking about drink orders. He was very patient and nice about answering questions we had on the menu. Between the four of us we ordered a bunch of tapas and shared which was the way to go. We got: jalapeño hummus, patatas bravas, summer peach montadito, mushrooms and goat cheese, burrata, Jamon croquetas, spiced beef empanadas, and roasted short rib. My absolute favorites were patatas bravas - perfectly fried potato chunks with an insanely delicious garlic aoli. The summer peach montadito was also unreal - it was a thick piece of white bread with ricotta spread and peaches and mint on top. The sweetness with the ricotta was just right. The spicy beef empanadas had the right amount of spice and the tortilla was perfectly crispy. I will come back here for sure and try more tapas.

Barcelona never fails to impress. The flavors are always on point and everything is cooked to perfection. Definitely one of my go to spots in Fairfield county. I'd start with a pitcher of sangria if you're with friends.