Gresca

I had very high expectations, as Gresca is very hyped and I had thought of going for a long time. The expectations were unfortunately not met. The service was average, some waiters very thoughtful and others very hectic and unorganized. When we entered there were two waiters just standing there looking at us waiting for a third to finish talking on the phone. A bit strange, but okay. The overall atmosphere is great, nice decoration and the open kitchen is quite scenic. However, the food leaves a lot to desire, which is a pity because the ingredients per-se are quite interesting and uncommon. For example, both the beetroot salad and the cabbagge had way too much vinegar, making the dish not very tasty. The eggplant was very disappointing, not particularly tasty and the parmesan sauce not tasting of much. On the other hand, the mackerel and calf’s sweetbread were great! The dessert were quite average, with exception of the chocolate scoop accompanying the “torrija”. The wines were excellent. Overall, not that great, especially if you consider the hefty price of the dinner.

This was my second time visiting this restaurant, which I once considered one of the most impressive and memorable restaurants in Barcelona! So, I specifically planned my Barcelona trip and immediately booked it for my last night. But the result was very disappointing, and I may have to adjust my ranking of it. Firstly, the familiar waiters have all left, and the newly hired staff generally seem emotionless and wear fake smiles. When I tried to order in stages to ensure the food was enjoyed at its best quality, I received an indifferent reaction from the waiter, just a fake smile. Moreover, my assigned seating was a two-person table by the roadside. Under normal circumstances, the earliest seated customers should get the corner location, but I was just given a seat on the very edge, and the chair was broken. I couldn't imagine a Michelin-recommended restaurant having this kind of service and experience. The food selection wasn't as extensive as before, and while many dishes were surprisingly delicious the first time I ate here, this time they were just okay. Furthermore, the waiters kept urging me to order, and even specifically reminded me that the dining time was only two hours, giving me the feeling that they wanted me to eat and get out quickly. The appetizers were good, with fresh ingredients. The preserved mackerel was very tasty, but I preferred last year's version, which had toast underneath for a better texture. The only redeeming thing was that their quail was really delicious, with excellent seasoning and perfect cooking, and the charcoal grilling flavor was outstanding. This dish is the only reason I would come back. Although many people generally think the price is relatively expensive, considering they use charcoal grilling, which requires time and effort to prepare, I think the price is reasonable, but the portion sizes are a little small. If this restaurant is no longer part of the Michelin selection in the future, I wouldn't be surprised. After reading other diners' reviews and reactions, coupled with my own experience this time, it's truly disappointing

Wow! What amazing food and service. I wish I had a better seat but that was my fault for booking late. Absolutely everything was delicioso and the wines election is amazing. Just a note to the restaurant: a wine list in each language would be nice!

Amazing experience in Barcellona! We had a wonderful dinner just in front of the open kitchen. So nice to see the young and cool team working together for the great food. Special mention to the chef…ciao bello, grazie!☺️

We of course started with pan con tomate. It wasn’t good. Just a regular cold bread cooked on pan with just a bit of tomate on top. I’ve had much better in many places. The bread was not even cooked on charcoal. Then I had a grilled oyster, with bits of broken shell pieces in it. Pizza with potato was warm and tasty. I don’t like eggplant so I won’t review that food. Rabbit was tasty and crispy. I liked sweetbread as well, but this too is something I had better examples of in other places. In general, it was an ok meal, the people are nice and they have a wide selection of wines from many countries. I liked the atmosphere as well but the taste was not there. I don’t think I’ll visit again because of it.

Some great dishes. I like the bikini, eggplant, the duck & the steak. Overall great taste. Felt like we were so rushed when ordering but that’s ok as we were late. However, we had to wait in between dishes sometimes almost half and hour. It took over an hour & a half for the main to come out. I understand the sequence but this was too much. The waitress kept forgetting our orders as well. Just felt like some others come out more quickly than ours and saw some tables waiting for a long time too. Also had to order water twice and it never arrive. This didn’t make sense with them telling us we only have 2 hrs for the table (no one came after, no staff come to tell us later that’s it’s ok to keep the table, but yeah the food didn’t come in time anyways) There was also 2 empty tables next to us. Overall, the experience could be much better. Don’t think the inconveniences is worth the food.

NOT WHAT IS WAS 3 YEARS AGO. FOOD WAS “OK” BUT NOT WORTH THE PRICE. SOME DISHES WERE JUST BLAND. SERVICE WAS TOO FAST LIKE EVERYBODY WAS IN A HURRY, NOT VERY NICE. EVEYTHING JUST COULD BE BETTER.

What an incredible experience here! Went with a friend who is a regular so we had the best seats at the bar facing the kitchen. The artichokes with truffle was amazing. Excellent wine list. Every dish was amazing!!!

A few blocks off of the main road, La Rambla, we found our reservation for this wonderful restaurant. We loved everything from the wine recommendation, to the dishes and the desserts.

This was our absolutely favorite restaurant when we visited Barcelona! Firstly, the wait staff was amazing and attentive. They knew we were traveling and took the time to explain everything to us. The food was absolutely amazing! Definitely a must!

Really enjoyed our lunch here. The place was unassuming and had a cool vibe to it. I liked that there was an open kitchen. We were seated at a table a bit further away from the chefs but I believe you can ask for seating at the chefs station. The waitress was great. She recommended that we get about 5-6 dishes for the 2 of us. We ordered the glazed eggplant/the cod Giralda (like a sashimi)/cold quail/snout and ear Nem/the mushroom "bikini" (crust less sandwich)/and the bread with tomatoes. It was all really tasty. The portions are small but filling.

Was excited for a delicious dining experience but the whole thing was meh. We have such good restaurants in Portland, OR, maybe I'm just spoiled. We had the small tasting menu. The opener appetizer was a puffed pastry with almost no taste. If you're doing a fixed menu, the opening should wow you. Dessert was the best part. In between the egg soufflé was pretty and tasty but not really anything to write home about. Ditto for the sardine and the fish. The prawns in curry were next best after dessert. Wine by the glass, selected by the wait staff was very good. Service was good.

I wanted to try Gresca because it was mentioned in the places to try by Anthony Bourdain on the Travel Channel website. The first day we tried eating here, the restaurant was already booked... They told us to make a reservation for the next day so we did just that and I am glad we came back! Service was great~ we had 2 waitresses that took care of us that were both very attentive and they both spoke English~ We started off with a bottle of red wine. It was one of the pricey cab that was on the menu 28euros but it was definitely worth it. I ordered anchovies for my appetizer and Sweet bread for my main. The anchovies were raw but seasoned perfectly and the citrus flavor masked the raw smell/flavor very well. Sweet bread is actually one of my favorite dishes, and I must say this was one of the best I've had. Overall experience: 5 stars!

The staff is extremely rude and arguably incompetent. The food is just ok. I would recommend it, plenty of better places nearby.

With so many good restaurants in Barcelona, it was not an easy task to pick just a few restaurants to go in our Weekend in Barcelona. When I asked my "foodie" friend to give me one recommendation for a unique dish to try out when in town, she said Gresca Tasting Menu or their Egg Souffle. Making the reservation was a little challenge as the only way to contact Gresca is by calling them the old fashion way. There is also no information on their website http://www.gresca.net/ aside from their name and phone number. Lunch Special for 19 Euro is an excellent value. We were presented with a menu in Catalan but our nice waiter was able to translate that to English for us. But it really didn't matter as we just going to order everything from the menu as there is 2 choices each for the 3 course meal. And of course the Egg Souffle on the side. Everything was delicious and of course the Egg Souffle is really interesting both in taste and texture. I even enjoyed my Mackerel and even the vegetarian appetizer of stuffed onion with nuts was interesting too. We spent 2 hours enjoying our food and shared a bottle of wine. I wish I can have such an leisure and enjoyable lunch more often. The restaurant has a really unpretentious vibe. Simple but just made me go wow. Gresca is one of the best example of the Bistronomia Movement of offering high-quality cuisine at an affordable price: a combination of bistro and gastronomia. That does sounded good to me!

Stumbled upon this after reading some reviews. We were lucky to get in as soon as they opened without a reservation. It did not disappoint! The bread was perfect and the beef was outstanding!! Service was on point! No complaints from us!!

Came to Gresca for lunch to try their tasting menu. We went with the small menu. The food here was absolutely incredible. One of the highlights of our trip for sure. Every single dish popped, the service was great, we were mind blown by the desserts. Gresca was recommended to us by a former chef of Noma in Denmark and we could see why.

We really wanted to love the taste of each of the 7 courses, but we didn't. The presentation of the dishes was beautiful. The sardine, eggplant and chocolate dishes were quite good. The egg suffle was interesting and very tasty. The pigeon was well cooked but i have enjoyed different flavoring with it more. The citrus dish, which I was really looking forward to, was way too acidity and not at all balanced. Compared to other restaurants in Barcelona is was expensive but cheap compared to NYC prices. Wouldn't recommend though.

If you are struggling to choose your dishes because all of them look appetizing, let the chef do the job and amaze you with its tasting menu! With the 5 courses tasting menu ($38) and the friendly staff, who is knowledgeable on every dish, ingredients and wine, I had one of the best dining experiences in Barcelona! My 5 courses including: Sardine covered in spiced butter - a delicate presentation with the butter takes away the fishy taste of sardine. Mackerel with bok choy and yogurt - the highlight of the meal! The fish is well-prepared and I love the sprinkle of broccoli as decoration. Egg Souffle - It caught my attention right when it was served - it looks like a giant toasted marshmallow! Order it for its presentation or for the creaminess when the yolk is mixed with the vegetable at the bottom. St. Pierre - this fish has a firm texture and a beautiful color after grilling it. The pine nut sauce adds the flavor to the dish. Pigeon - I was surprised by how tender the pigeon tasted since it's my first time trying it! It has this texture that you can't find in any other kind of meat. Pear & Coffee (dessert) - the sweetness of the pear, the bitterness of the coffee, and the sourness of the cream give an interesting balance of flavors. Also, the chocolate ball with liquor inside adds some fun to the dessert!

Sorry! I never complain about service; here we're dealing with horrible policies. Why would you reserve a table for a group of seven for 10:30 if your kitchen closes at 11? There is nothing worse than trying to eat with a boot hanging over your head, almost quite literally given the tiny space. Or maybe it's my fault cause I made (tried to make?!) the reservation in Spanish. In any case, just a waste of time, appetite, and good humor.

First, as an American with high expectations of customer service, this place had the kindest wait staff we experienced on our 2 week trip to Spain. The decor is white table cloth, proper place settings. If you wanted to dress up, ehis would be the place to do it. If you don't, we saw a locals in very casual clothing here and no one seemed to care. Many have already mentioned this restaurant was featured on Anthony Bourdain - well deserved. Many have also written about the wondrous egg souffle - I couldn't agree more. Not only is it beautiful and delicious, I think it defies physics. My husband and I had the 5 course tasting menu. The waitress asked if there was anything we do not like. I said that I do not like strong seafood. She said that she will substitute out the anchovies appetizer for a ham and artichoke salad, but leave in the cod with rice. Tasting menu orders had to be the same for all people at the table. First, the Iberian ham and artichoke salad was perfection. It was a delicios combination of flavors and delicate textures. Second, the egg souffle was divine. My meal could have been done at this point and I would have been perfectly satisfied. Third was the cod. I could tell that it was prepared exceptionally. very moist, but not greasy. The rice had green peas which added a delightful texture. My husband liked this dish a lot, but it turns out that cod is not a fish I like. Fourth, was the most adventurous dishes for me: pigeon. It looked beautiful and I bravely took a giant bite. I was also feeling a bit vengeful because a pigeon had just bombed my head earlier that day at Park Guell. It was good at first, but then a horrid aftertaste set in. I don't think it was in my head. It was gaminess laced with regret. If you don't think you'd like pigeon, don't do it. I am however confident that it was the best preparation possible and if I don't like it here, I will not like it anywhere. Last, but not least was dessert. Always the way to my heart. It wasn't able to compare to the egg souffle, but it was still delicious. Warm, chocolate fluffy goodness with cream and some sort of toasted grain that added a wonderful nutty and crunchy accent to the chocolate. If I went back, I'd order the ham salad and egg souffle, maybe the dessert too, and go home happy.

One of the best restaurants I tried in Barcelona. It was started by a former El Bulli chef about a decade ago and this guy clearly knows his stuff. Hard to describe the style and decor, I would call it a casual white tablecloth establishment. I came for lunch which was an outstanding deal. About $20 for a 3 course tasting menu. The wait staff also let me swap out an appetizer and dessert without an extra fee, although I would have gladly paid one. The dinner tasting menu also looked amazing, but the lunch deal was too good to pass up. The full menu is also available for lunch as well. On my visit there were people dressed to the 9's and people dressed very casually, so don't sweat a dress code although it does feel like a place you would wear a sport coat too. The food seemed like a mix of French and Spanish with a molecular gastronomic twist and the wine list is outstanding. Here is what I tried: Gnocchi with prosciutto gnocchi - outstanding! A highlight of the meal. Everything was cooked perfectly with amazing presentation. Egg soufflé - with potatoes in the form and texture of pasta topped with a gravity defying egg soufflé. Just for the presentation this is a must get item. Tasted great too. Pork Belly - I was worried that it would be overly fatty but it wasn't. The top and bottom had the perfect amount of crunch. While the middle was juicy and tender with the perfect blend of meat and fat Cod - The cod had a very slight fruit flavor to it that worked perfectly. Another perfectly executed dish. Tiramisu - Classic preparation of tiramisu that was executed perfectly. It was delicious. Chocolate & Olive Oil - This was a mix of a chocolate mousse and olive oil ice cream topped with an olive oil candy. Mixed in are hints of candied pistachios and ginger. One of the best desserts I have had in recent memory with a dynamic flavor profile

Wow. One of my best eating experiences in Barcelona and a meal I will remember for a long time. I was lucky to be able to walk on in without a reservation and proceeded to have a decadent feast, served by friendly staff eager to explain the elements of each dish. The double egg souffle on a bed of potato "ribbons" was a textural delight, the flavours understated and perfectly balanced. The sardine and pork belly with a smear of peanut "paste" underneath was crazy good - all raw elements and served on a very hot plate, the fattiness of each started to melt and created an interesting experience in my mouth, everything sticking to my teeth as if I had eaten a spoon of peanut butter directly from the jar. I ate, I think, around nine courses and all were beautifully made. Each playful, yet restrained at the same time, showcasing textures and flavour in a clever way and demonstrating the mad skills that are in the kitchen. The wine list was incredible, if you were buying from the bottle. Unfortunately I was dining solo so I stuck to wine by the glass and was limited to just a few choices. I'd love to come with a few friends and demolish some of the full bottles with another fabulous meal. Why this place isn't packed I don't know! For the (very reasonable) price it is certainly a must do for any food lover who is visiting Barcelona.

UNDERWHELMING- I don't understand what all these yelpers are raving on about. Our hotel made our reservation for 9pm we got there & it was empty. Considering every other fantastic restaurant we've been to has been full, we were really shocked. We went for the 9 course classic tasting menu and whilst we have to commend the chef on presentation and the technical side of the cooking - the flavours were really lacking. A lot of the flavours simply didn't stand out or were too hidden, some things just didn't compliment each other. The piña colada was the biggest disappointment - it was pretty much tasteless. The chocolate and olive oil didn't work either, there was too much bitterness and barely any sweetness. The pigeon was cooked well but again there was just something lacking in flavour. Nothing really jumped out at us. Everything was just ok. If we would've paid €60 for our meal instead of €140 then maybe we wouldn't have such a negative opinion but in all honesty the food here is simply not worth this price. In addition - Whilst we were there the ambience was dead - two couples with reservations walked in and back out because the atmosphere was so awkward inside. And even by the end of the night with just another 4 tables seated it was still really dull. Considering Barcelona has so many other cool and delicious restaurants - I wouldn't recommend Gresca as one to come to.

Probably our best dining experience during our week-long trip to Spain, which is saying a lot. We came here upon recommendation of the guy who put together our tour of La Rioja wine country. He was born in and grew up in that region and now runs a travel agency, so we were happy he was able to recommend some things around Barcelona that other resources didn't mention. Gresca was described to us as "upscale Catalan fusion", and that seemed to be a pretty apt description, and it was our best restaurant experience, in spite of having also dined at the Michelin-rated restaurant inside the Marques de Riscal Winery hotel (building designed by Frank Gehry). The service was attentive and helpful, and I loved the fact that the restaurant was a smaller-scale place with only room enough for maybe 40 people, with only two waitstaff total on the night we visited. It resulted in a night that was intimate and focused on the wonderful food. We ended up trying the tasting menu, which was nice because we got a wide range of types of food in a cuisine that neither of us were familiar with beforehand. Unfortunately, that made it harder to remember exactly what we got, since there were several courses. The most impressive dish we had was the Egg Souffle, which was unlike any souffle I've ever seen. I included pictures of before and after so that you can see the mind-bending way in which the unbroken yolk was suspended within the fluffy, air-like white. It sat on top of a bed of "noodles" that were really thinly-shaved slices of potatoes that had been cooked just long enough to give them the texture of 'al dente' pasta noodles. I also really loved the anchovies, which were seared and covered in a super-thin layer of herbed butter and accompanied by a sort of almond brittle/bark. I would highly recommend a visit to Gresca for anyone who travels to Barcelona--it's a great way to sample the Catalan approach with a more upscale approach. It's a nice break from the more rustic local cuisine that you can find in any number of little cafes and tapas bars.

Amazing. There is truly magic to be experienced at this restaurant. From beginning to end, we were mesmerized by how common, "low-brow" ingredients were transformed into beguiling and decadent dishes that evoked memories of top tier dining in NYC. Amongst the foie and sweetbreads were equally amazing courses of cod fish, pigeon and omelettes with pork belly that were all skillfully coaxed to reach comparable heights of flavour. All the food was so amazingly delicious that it was no surprise when we learned that our turbot that night had literally come to the kitchen straight off a boat that had returned that afternoon. The desserts were not only delicious but displays of playfulness and creativity. The "pina colada" was a shell sprayed with chocolate to make it look like a coconut shell, whose insides were coated with a frozen coconut meringue and filled with white rum pineapple juice (yes, it tasted just as amazing as it sounds). The black current sorbet was presented in a gravity-defying form (how does a sliver of sorbet hold itself up like a sheet of plastic?), thanks to some ingenious machinations of the chef that I would be unfair for me to disclose here. This was truly an experience to be had, and a true realization of the chef's philosophy that you don't need expensive and precious ingredients to achieve gastronomic brilliance, but just the best of the simple things of life coupled with a little bit of mind-bending ingenuity and creativity.

They shunted me to the bar area because I was eating alone. (No, seriously.) Funnily enough, later on, a couple wanted to eat in the bar area (they have different menus) and were asked to sit at the restaurant because there was no more bar seating. The food was fine, but not worth the money.

Visitors to Barcelona. Don't EVER bother to come here. This restaurant does not deserve to be listed in the guidebooks. We had heard and read great things and went on a Wed night at 9:30 prepared to wait, but the server at the door would not allow it and told us he would call at 10:30 (which turns out to be when they close) so we could come back. We waited across the street for 50 minutes and went back to wait at 10:20. We were promptly seated at the bar and given menus...in Catalan. We obviously didn't understand them and the woman next to us had a menu in Spanish which I would have been able to read. Discrimination at its finest. I condemn this restaurant and its service. Zero minus stars.

This was a must on our list after reading the NYT bistronomics article: At Barcelona's 'Bistronomic' Restaurants, Creative Plates at a Good Price. Indeed it was, a truly exquisite meal at a fraction of the cost of what you would normally pay elsewhere. At an affordable 19 euros (as of May 2011), you get a three course delectable, creative meal along with a well paired glass of wine (or drink) at a fine dining restaurant. Keep in mind, the menu del dia is in Catalan, but the hostess or waiter/ress can help you with translations. We were lucky to get a table with no reservations, since I heard it can get busy. Our table was situated in the back, closeby the kitchen. We saw the chef peek a couple of times, and we had the pleasure to speak with Chef Rafa Peña, known as a leader in bistronomics in Barcelona. The geek in me wanted to take a photo with Chef Pena, but my shyness took over and I therefore lost the opportunity when we were conversing with him. When we were seated at our table, we were greeted with complimentary cheese triangles. We knew right away we would go with the menu del dia. It's a bummer that there was no English translation (although they will verbally translate it to you), but we were still pleased with our selections. My selection: - First course: Mozzarella salad with tomato and hazelnut: Simple but full of flavor, all of the ingredients in this salad complemented each other so well. - Second course: Grilled tuna tartare with pepper onion sauce, topped with tiny white flowers. Excellent, and oh yes so beautiful. - Third course: Chocolate cake - nice, smooth texture and a nice way to end the meal. My hubby's selection: - First course: Pate - Second course: Beef cheek with potato - good, although not to my palate. - Third course: Cheesecake - light and fluffy, not too sweet or heavy. Just the way cheesecake ought to be! Where are you, bistronomic restaurants in New York City? If someone can tell me, you will truly make my day!

I can't say enough good things about this place. It is by far the best meal and dining experience my husband and I have had in BCN, and we spend a lot of time here for work. The service is amazing, they are super nice, and very helpful. We ordered the egg soufflé = Amazing! A must try. We also had a lamb special, it was a large, to share dish served with mashed potatoes. It was so well prepared and cooked, probably one of the best lamb dishes I have had at any restaurant. For dessert we had the smoke Ice Cream and the chocolate with olive oil. Don't let the names scare you, I only wish I had the words to explain how good these are. My mouth waters just thinking about them now! Anyhow, overall this is by far one of the best restaurants out there. Every single part of our meal was fantastic. I am already planning to go back before our trip is over, maybe try the stake or the fish.

The reviews convinced us that Gresca was worth a short cab ride for our last night in Spain. We arrived a bit early for our 8:30 reservation, finding that the restaurant wasn't officially open yet, although they let my wife and her broken foot sit in the lobby for a few minutes. Spain is quite a contrast to home, where all the local restaurants close at 9 pm. We were the first to be seated, and our two servers were outstanding, recommending a nice wine, and helping us with the menu. The chef made a modification to one of our dishes to satisfy a dietary constraint, which was a nice accommodation. Appetizer was ham and shaved artichoke salad, along with a complimentary appetizer of cod with shaved almonds (how they do the almonds is beyond me). Entrees were scallops for my wife, and veal tongue with sage for me (in honor of my late father). The food, presentation and staff were all outstanding, and made our last evening in Barcelona a memorable one.

What a magnificent restaurant. The cooking is creative and proficient. Udon noodles made of pork belly??? Count me in. Forever and ever. Their lunch deal looked great but I still got the long 8 course tasting menu which lasted a bit more than 2 hours. Personally the dishes from the tasting menu that also appeared on the lunch menu tasted the best, which I guess can be attributed to fresh ingredients, so I suggest you try the lunch menu if you are unsure about the tasting. But come here by all means!

We came here on the recommendation of Yelpers esp JK. We booked our table.English spoken. If you are not too hungry,order the a la carte rather than tasting menu. The recommended fish and the pheasant were both good. However there is an added Service Charge per person .

Owned by Rafa Peña, vanguard of Spain's bistronomic movement. Reservations are hard to get. Go for the lunch tasting.

Stopped in around 1pm for lunch without a reservation (although they asked), and the restaurant was pretty empty (although it filled up while I was eating for typical Barcelona meal times). I think I was the only American in the restaurant, but they did have an English menu, which I read with the Spanish one side-by-side. The daily special menu was only in Spanish and Catalan - I opted for that (maybe not advised if you're not used the cuisine, it was not at all what I expected). I started with a lukewarm mushroom out, with ham. The soup base was great, but I would have preferred it warmer. Next, I had a albacore tuna steak with ribbon-ed carrots and cucumber. The waiter said it was lightly seared, but I couldn't see a sear on the meat at all. I didn't like it. Last for dessert, red wine flavored italian ice over oranges and cream. Nothing was what I expected, but maybe I should have ordered from the regular menu or asked for a more detailed description of the food? Nice restaurant, but probably won't go back, although they did have cute (custom) bread plates...

RESTAURANT GRESCA (Lunch, Monday) was, in a word, superb! Got to sit next to Alèlia Artal from Cinq Sentis, and had a good chance to speak with her about Spanish cuisine, but the meal here at Gresca was innovative, exciting, delicious, and -- truly -- perfect. This was outstanding, and is definitely be on our list of places to return to! Chef Rafa Peña is a genius, and each bite was at once simple and pure, yet layered with complex flavors and completely satisfying . . . hands down, the best lunch I had in Spain!

Hmm... Dont know what to say about this place... Reading all the other reviews i was thrilled to come and eat here but when i tried the food, it was a disappoinment. The flavours werent balanced at all and the quality price ratio wasnt right.

One of the best meals we had in Barcelona. We came early on a Tuesday night and had no trouble reserving a table for five. But, the place filled up really quickly and it's no surprise why. We selected the five course meal and had an amazing selection of fish dishes, the egg souffle and the pigeon. My least favorite dish was the dessert. But, i'd come back here again and maybe try going a la carte to try more of the other plates. Definitely a must for foodies.

OMG this place was FANTASTIC!!!! Must have the egg soufflé and the foie gras!!!!!! I live in SF where fabulous yummy food is everywhere... and I have to say this one of the best meals I have had in a very long time. The staff was friendly and we enjoyed great service. I posted pictures on Instagram under #gresca. You must try this place when you are in Barcelona.

The mix of textures, flavors, and technique the chef used here were commendable. He really took the beautiful seafood and did it justice. Of course, the egg souffle was sublime, but the pigeon was an incredible close second. Each course made sense in terms of the order of when it came out. The dining room is a bit small, but it's intimate.

I gave this place five stars because as a tourist in a foreign land, it is hard to find a relatively inexpensive and tasty restaurant that you don't feel ripped off and that it is a waste of time. I had a very nice dining experience here. The waitress was very helpful and recommended the cheapest tasting menu option (5 courses for 38 euros) and there was a lot of flexibility with the menu. Also, she was honest about the wine selections and advised us to get glasses so we will have more variety since it was as cheap as getting the whole bottle. The wine was surprisingly cheap for such a nice restaurant, 2 bucks per cup. The egg souffle was easily the most impressive sish of the night, with a whole egg white being turned into a souffle and the egg yolk still runny and perfect with the potato cream sauce it was served with. The crab salad had a nice taste but was a tad too creamy for me. The cod fish with rice had a good balance of flavors, with the saltiness of the salt cod balanced by the sweetness of the peas. Have to say, i'm not a fan of salt cod though. Pigeon with ginger was perfectly cooked. The sweetbreads ha a nice molass sauce which really goes well with it, but I do think the texture of the thymus could be better hidden if the blocks were smaller. The dessert, a green tea infused vanilla ice cream with freshly chopped nuts, was divine. Not too sweet, and the nuts were crunchy and fragrant, which added to the aroma of the ice cream. In all, a very satisfying meal for the price. Was it a michelin star worthy place? No. But was it delicious and worth a visit? Yes.

We selected this restaurant based strictly on Yelp reviews, and were not disappointed. The dining room is very small...sleek and yet intimate. There are at most ten tables. All of the dishes were executed perfectly. The Iberian ham and artichoke salad (which I couldn't wrap my head around before it was served) was a work of art, and it was delicious. Light and very flavorful. The wine list is small, but good, and not astronomically expensive. Service is warm and attentive. One of the best meals we had in Barcelona.

My favorite meal in Barcelona. We got the 5-course tasting menu and it was plenty of food, every dish was fabulous. Loved the sardines with pork belly, kind of a modern surf and turf.