CruiX

The food, wine and service here is 🔥. Lots of small bites and some more substantial dishes. The wine was fantastic, thank you to the waiter who made awesome suggestions (sorry I didn't get your name!).

Perfect in every way! My friends and I enjoyed the tasting menu with lunch. Server provider great wine pairing recommendations. In addition to the medium tasting menu, we ordered a selection of natural oysters and the preparations were very delightful!

At first glance, this restaurant gives the impression of fine dining, but unfortunately, it doesn’t deliver on that promise. We opted for the largest degustation menu, expecting a memorable experience, but the food was underwhelming, and the service left much to be desired. The staff skipped one of the courses entirely, and when we brought it to their attention, they served it with the next course without so much as an apology. Small but important details were also disappointing—dirty plates, poorly maintained restrooms, and lackluster dish presentations by the staff. Overall, though some courses were nice (particularly the shrimp amuse bouche), it was not worth the money, and I cannot recommend it.

Excellent meal. Really enjoyed the tasting menu and service was very friendly. Can definitively recommend. The thai ice cream thingy absolutely blew my mind, one of the most memorable desserts I had in Barcelona.

It’s very good value. The rice dish was a little overcooked and scorned but overall really enjoyed the meal. The dishes are good but not super memorable. The deserts were really great. 4.5

Couldn’t have a better first night dinner experience in Barcelona. We loved the set menu. Every plate was well thought in terms of flavour, presentation and combination of flavours. One of the best restaurants ive tried! Well done to the chef and his team. Highly recommended. Better try medium or big menu.

While there were a few highlights, such as the desserts and rice dishes, our overall experience at Cruix fell short of expectations. Some dishes, like the prawn cocktail, lacked flavor, and others were largely unmemorable. We opted for the standard degustación menu, but the service felt uneven—staff seemed not enthused when explaining the dishes, and the switch between two languages during the meal (different servers spoke differently!) was slightly jarring. Additionally, we didn’t receive napkins until we asked for them during the second course. Toward the end of the meal, a staff member appeared to be working on administrative tasks at a nearby table, which felt out of place in an otherwise refined setting. While understandable in a more casual venue, it seemed inconsistent with the more upscale atmosphere Cruix aims to provide. Overall, the experience felt underwhelming, but there’s potential here if the service and attention to detail improve.

Incredible meal and service. There are two dinner seatings a night; one starting around 7:15/7:45 (entirely foreigners on our night) and one starting after 9 (the Spaniards). We were the first ones in the restaurant at 7:15. Overall our dinner lasted until 9:45, a little longer than average I'm sure because we happily accepted their suggestions for a welcome drink of cava and a dessert wine at the end. At 9:45 they were very polite and apologetic about asking if we minded if they brought the check as the next reservation was waiting. It was amusing to us as obviously the check would've just been plopped on the table a half hour earlier in the US. The service was wonderful, they clearly preferred to speak Spanish as they did with me when it was something that only I needed to know (like what was in my vegetarian course) but they spoke good English as well. I am a vegetarian, which we noted in the reservation and they confirmed at the beginning of the meal. They encouraged us both to do the same tasting menu for the best experience, however they agreed to do one vegetarian tasting menu and one regular (it was my husband's birthday and I didn't want to force him to be vegetarian!). The table of four people next to us did this as well; two vegetarian tasting menus and two regular. The vegetarian tasting menu wasn't just the same thing without the meat, although of course the items were similar (as you would expect and generally want). It was thoughtfully crafted from start to finish. There was one rice dish that served as the main course that was served in a large paella-style pan, so that had to be vegetarian for both of us, but it was fantastic. The table next to us said they preferred the vegetarian version!

Really unique and thoughtful dishes! The steak tartare, mushroom with smoked eel, rice dish, and Tom Kha ice cream were standouts for me. The service was great and the price totally affordable for the presentation and taste/quality of the food.

I came here for lunch and really enjoyed their innovative tapas. Each dish was unique and the flavors varied from around Spain to around the world. For example, one dish would be salted beef paella and the next dish would be a Tom Kha Kai (Thai coconut) soup ice cream -- kinda trippy. They have three menus to choose from: small, regular, and big. Pretty easy, right? If you have the stomach for it, go for the big menu!

Great food at a reasonable prix fixe. We had a 10 course meal for €58. The excellent service made the experience enjoyable.

My friend and I found CruiX online while doing research for our trip to Barcelona. We quickly learned that you need a reservation pretty much everywhere in BCN so we made a lunch reservation for their tasting menu. We did the regular tasting menu for about 30 euro, I believe it was 7 courses. We sat outside, it was a beautiful day and they have a tent to shield diners from the wind. Our courses came out quickly and our server explained each dish as it was served. I think one of our favorite dishes was the beet hummus, it came with super thin, crispy chips to dip it in and it had the most adorable little mushrooms in it. We also loved the olives which is peculiar because prior to, neither of us liked olives. I'm not sure what kind of olives they were (other than green) and what the soaked them in but we both loved them. Sad Day At The Beach was dessert and it was such a cute little story where the ice cream had gotten dropped in the sand. Overall this was a wonderful experience and one of our favorite meals in Barcelona.

4.5ish stars! Dined in for lunch and chose the grand cruix for 52 euros a person. Good deal in my opinion and we did leave full. The menu was creative and tasty! We especially loved the fish churros and the cheese ball the most. Two dishes that were a tad underwhelming where the broccoli and the paella. They just left a lot to be desired after the more intricate dishes that came before them. The thai inspired dessert was so interesting! Sweet meets savory and it had a bit of a kick too. The pace of this course meal was great and the service was attentive and explained every dish well.

If you want a nice (fancy) meal in Barcelona, this. is. your. place. We tried another tasting menu at another restaurant with a Michelin star (that I won't name here), and this was ten times better. The service was incredible and the meals/flavors were off the charts. Highly highly highly recommend. Definitely make a reservation for this restaurant if you have the time when you're in Barcelona.

Best meal in Spain, let alone Barcelona! Highly recommend booking the Grand CruiX tasting menu and order additional options. Extremely creative and best part - delicious. Staff was very friendly - would definitely go back. Hit this place up before the Chef becomes too expensive

Given the near $60 price point, we expected much better. We added on water, cava, and two oysters, which increased our dinner price by around $15. For $45, we had 12 dishes, and out of the twelve we loved 3 and liked another 4, coming to about 7/12 dishes that we felt positively over. Predinner: Cava - decent, normal cava, have had better Olives- really good, we asked for a second serving Dinner 1. Hot and Sour soup- pretty good, but also pretty basic. Coming from nyc, it tastes like chinese take-out hot and sour - which I like, but nothing special. I give it a pass 2. Nigiri - Absolute fire. We loved this one. Happily would have had another. Salty and savory - bon appetit Bonus: Oyster - very good, had some creamy sauce on it that made the whole experience smooth and tasty 3. Eel - very delicious - reminded me of terryaki eel from a japanese restaurant- very well executed 4. Salad - don't remember the real name but it was some lackluster salad with a green vinaigrette, not special 5. Crunchy thing - tastes like fishcakes - was pretty good, with a green sauce 6. Croquettes- lamb was amazing easily top 3 7. Indian sauce with cracker thing - very good, and had truffle sauce 8. Broccoli- literally broccoli was like kinda burnt and had small portions of tahini sauce and cream - not special 9. Stingray taco: again straight fire, would happily eat again. Great flavor and balance 10. Paella thing - not a paella, but looked like one. Really salty. Good texture, but there wasn't any dynamic flavor. Could use something sweet or sour to cut the spice, especially since this was supposed to be the main dish. 11. Curry ice cream- honestly first bite was pretty good but then it got too spicy and a bit boring, ice cream melted faster than me writing this sentence 12. Sad day at the beach - very creative name - was a solid ice cream with hazelnut and flakes spread

It was going well until the paella, which was clearly very burnt, came along. Had the 7-course tasting menu. Pros: beet hummus with good truffle flavor, tomato salad. Meh: fish churros, cheese balls, duck croquettes, dessert which was ice cream. Bad: paella. Packed house on a Wednesday night so make sure to make a reservation in advance (you will need to put your card down and they take Amex for this but not for actually paying in the restaurant). Our server was very nice though and the food came quickly, but when it came to the cheque it took 30 minutes...

Both the atmosphere and the culinary expertise provided an amazing experience. This was by far the best restaurant of our trip and we will certainly be back. Many thanks to the chef and the staff!

During my weeklong trip to Spain, I avoided all of the rice dishes at restaurants and especially the ones in touristy areas claiming to be the "best paella in town." On a food tour, I learned of this spot and had to give it a try and it perfectly hit the spot! The menu clearly marked what allergens each plate had and you could omit so it was easy for me to follow my dietary restrictions and the staff was very helpful. They only have about three different rice dishes and you need two people minimum to order one - which makes sense because of the size of the pans and length of time necessary to make a good paella. We chose the shrimp one as well as a few of their tapas to start. All of the tapas were fresh and unique compared to other restaurants we had been. Also, it was finally a place to get some actual vegetables while on vacation and not being able to cook for myself. The paella was perfect; the rice was thin so it had a crispy bottom layer throughout the whole pan and, I don't know how they did it, but the shrimp were the most tender shrimp I have ever eaten! If you want traditional Spanish food with a modern twist, definitely check out this place!

Stopped in here for lunch and the dishes were so good & unique! Everything had great flavor, service was good, they spoke English & Spanish. The flavor combinations of the tapas were amazing! We really enjoyed this!

Just finished dinner at this amazing Michelin star restaurant and boy was it amazing. Each small dish (and yes, you will be full at the end) wowed in presentation, flavor and description by our wonderful servers. It is also a bargain for this type of experience at only 39 euro per person! Make reservations ahead of time and make sure to try each dish (even if you think you don't like anchovies, for example) because we had a skeptic with us who eventually ate everything and could not believe how delicious everything was. Thank you CruiX, can't wait to come back to Barcelona!!

This restaurant deserves 6 stars. The cod churro is amazing. Everything else was very memorable and a true indulgence...It was a pleasant surprise to find this gem in the middle of the touristy part of Barcelona. Do yourself a favor and go there for a great experience!

We ate here during a weeklong stay in Barcelona and it was super close to our hotel. It was delicious and the tasting menu was a bargain! The cod churros were a huge hit, especially with our two year old. Great spot!

Modern, delicious tapas! Their fresh twist on traditional tapas is amazing. Duck croquettes, cod churros, marinated tomato salad and Mexican tartare were excellent. Their paella is the BEST! We've visited several excellent restaurants here in Barcelona, and this one is top notch. Casual, fun atmosphere and kind, superb service. Don't miss it!!!

A must in Barcelona. Amazing set menu for a bargain price, the dishes are exquisite. Not to mention the great service including personal attention by the owner. And top it off with two desserts! The best food experience I have had in Barcelona hands down.

This restaurant was amazing. The chef combines foods that sound like they would never taste well together but when you start eating you will be blown away. We had the recommended dinner menu of 8 tapas. All of them were amazing, especially the desserts and foie gras that tasted like chocolate mousse. Yum