Restaurant El Passadís del Pep

Seafood executed to perfection. The eur$92 experience was worth it. Fresh, buttery, savory sea delicacies keep coming till you are full and finish with a wonderful dessert. Lives to the hype. Manuel was a great server. Elite atmosphere, calm, no music food driven. Must try if you are a foodie. I didnt like clams before till I tried them here. Shrimp was unreal. The mini fried shrimp best ive tried, really tasted like french fries. The gambas caccio e peppers style unreal.

I ordered clams+those two +anchovies.Nothing to complain about food nor service if you are happy to pay €30€56 for those two dishes. I have been many famous spots in Spain,also Spent 25days in Marbella this summer,this price is not convincing. I also went to a more creative one and the same neighborhood,someone more big for way better stuff.

Amazing restaurant! We had a great evening and loved the attentiveness of the staff for us, but also for our kids. They made us feel so welcome and they were fast and so professional. And don’t get me started about the food, just 10 out of 10, wow! Keep doing what you are doing💖.

This place was absolutely amazing. I had the filet, because the NY strip was a 1 kilo, and it was phenomenal. The sea bass was so tender and tasty. You have to try the prawns. The look may throw you off but the lightly battered prawns were so scrumptious. The service was amazing. Always someone there to fill your glass or ask if you need anything. Definitely a place to stop and enjoy a wonderful experience.

One of our favorite restaurants in Barcelona! It's not a sleek and trendy place but for a long time it has made sure to serve the good quality seafood. The old school style interior with the white table cloth gives us that we are well treated. All the items on the menu are delicious and cooked with fresh seafood. They also have an excellent wine list. It is a perfect restaurant with family gatherings or a bit of a fancy date night as well.

Fresh and high quality seafood cooked perfectly to show the natural flavors. Top notch service. They made perfect recommendations on the food and wines. Thank you so much for a great experience, look forward to visiting again.

This is THE BEST restaurant I’ve been to in Barcelona!!! Although I am not a local, I have been to Barcelona for both business and vacation quite often. The food is OUTSTANDING . The staff is outstanding- EVERYONE from the wait staff to the chefs and the Manager. I have traveled often to many parts of the world and this is the only restaurant. I come back to eat multiple times in a single given trip. Worth finding it because it truly is a “hidden gem”.

**Watch video on how to get in. Around 7 courses at €86pp, it’s punchy and you naturally expect something better than average. They definitely serve fresh seafood here but I’m not sure if it’s worth the price point. Most dishes were avaerage, service was lukewarm and setting felt a bit cold. This place feels like a place that your grandparents and parents used to take you to - and probably used to be amazing (and good value) but it just doesn’t meet the standards of restaurants nowadays in terms of depth of flavours, service and ambiance.

Really nice spot that could be a bit better with more fluid service and less hit or miss dishes. Overall was a great experience, but missed every dish really hitting a high note.

This was one of those meals that you'll randomly recall during hectic times when you need a mental escape. My husband and I still talk about it because it was that memorable. From the wine to the side dishes and the main course, everything was expertly recommended by our wonderful waiter. We didn't have to read the menu or make any decisions; that in itself was special. They took the time to understand our preferences and crafted the meal to perfection. This place elevates service and attention to detail to another level. Definitely recommend!

This is a hidden gem but oh so worth finding! The sommelier greeted us warmly, and educated us to the joys of local vineyards. You can also see the love and care that is taken with each menu item, which was completely explained, expertly prepared and presented, and delicious. Each bit better than the last. It is not an inexpensive meal, but don't let price deter you from an experience that is sure to be a fond one. Passadís del Pep IS Barcelona, and we will return.

Ok people, here's the deal... food quality and service phenomenal! However the no menu- no idea what the bill will be- is just hard if you're not used to it. It's also not great if the people you are with don't love seafood/and or are picky. Wouldn't recommend otherwise but the food is really great. We were a party of 3 and the bill was about 300$- we had about 5 courses and bottle of wine. They also provide complimentary small Bottle of sparking which was lovely. We barley touched the last course which was so sad because we wasted food and felt terrible. It was also pretty expensive but very authentic! Be warned the bill is al la carts so tell them no more when you are full!! I would still recommend and loved the overall experience!!! Gracias!!!

Bet old school. Off the beaten path. Only locals go there. Amazing tapas. Went with Lauren in 2012 around New Year's Eve. We forgot the name for years but eventually, in 2022, we found it again.

Fabulous food. Seafood off the hook. Fresh, fresh fresh.. busy so make a reservation ...

I read the reviews and was so looking forward to a lovely evening at this establishment. What a disappointment this was. The food was fair but such that I could and do cook at home any evening of the week. This evening we spent 191,83 euros for a dinner that cost one third of our evening last night at L'Academia but far far less superior quality. What others have described as the "experience" was not realized tonight. We do not recommend this restaurant for the absurd prices they charge when considering the product delivered. I really thought this would be a wonderful evening and was so sadly disappointed. There were so many other establishments that we walked by today in Born that we would have rather given our business to.

Amazing experience with top quality food and service. We will not visit Barcelona without dining at No. 2 at least once.

Our best meal in the entire Spain trip. Small, poorly Marked entrance led us to one of the best meals of our life. No menu, incredible service, and delicious. Course after delicious course. A true GEM where everyone went out of their way to give you a special experience. Mucho gracias!!

This is a nice restaurant. Lots of business men seemed to be there during lunch hour. It's spacious with a rustic but clean look. The location is hard to find since you need to go down a tiny/ narrow alley to find it. The neighborhood is mixed. Some areas feel safe. Others don't. The quality of the seafood is excellent. My friend ordered steak and she loved it. The fries are very good.

Dinner here is an experience you will long remember. Is it a gourmet, three-star restaurant? Maybe not. But it serves an amazing abundance of the most wonderful seafood in a beautiful stone-lined room. It makes for a very festive and memorable evening, You sit down and they start bringing plates of wonderful sea creatures to you. And they don't stop doing so for quite a while. Sea snails? Why, yes, please! Then they bring after dinner drinks. And you go home slightly buzzed, more than slightly sated and most importantly, deliriously happy. Thanks to the concierge at the Hotel Pulitzer who recommended this place to us. A note: our taxi driver had a difficult time finding the place, as it is at the end of a passage on the first floor of an apartment building.

Great seafood experience! Best meal in Barcelona and that's tough with all the great food in town, fine dining or tapas! The 9 appetizers were delicious and set by the restaurant and we only had to choose our entrees. Since there were 3 of us, we opted for one of each of the options they had. The lobster was the best, then the medium rare sirloin and surprisingly the fish came in last. We finished the dinner w desserts and bonbon, shot of espresso with condensed milk, and complimentary shots of liquor. I chose Irish whiskey and my friends tried different variety of grappas. The waiters were super nice and attentive and very friendly for non Spanish speaking company. I would definitely go back next time I'm in Barcelona!

Non descript entrance with no signage. You walk in to a hallway where you will find the entrance to the restaurant. Very cool ambiance and deceptively big. Don't worry about the menu. They just start bringing you what they are making...jamon, fish pate, shrimp, prawns, clams...all outstanding. Finally they ask you meat or fish. We had the hake and it was outstanding. The side of vegetables was also excellent. Really really good experience. This is a relaxed and enjoyable place. On my list of best places ever!

Amazing amazing...no menu..chef prepares a meal for you until you say stop! Afterwards their night cal is a couple bottles of all you can drink shots. Great experience

This was such a wonderful experience! Couldn't have asked for anything better!!! Come hungry!!! No signage out front though, so trust the address & go down the hallway!!!!

Came here based upon a recommendation by a friend that studied-abroad here. The place doesn't even have a sign out-front...we definitely would not have noticed it had we not been told to come. Immediately after we were seated we were offered a small bottle of cava (on-the-house) and given a plate of Iberian ham and bread. This was the only non-seafood of the entire meal. From there on it was an 8-course meal of prawns, lobster, and sea snails prepared in a variety of different ways. The final 'main course' was a squid-ink paella with baby-squid which was delicious. The place doesn't have a menu, you simply walk-in and they start service you almost immediately. I was extremely impressed with the quality of food and the ambience of the restaurant. A very unique meal and one of, if not, the best meal of our 3-week stay in Europe. It was quite a memorable experience. At the end of the meal the bill was around €80 per person however we only drank the cava that was offered for free at the beginning of the meal...and water. I don't think they offer wine by the glass. If you want to drink wine with the meal it looked like the cheapest bottle they had was around €40...and from there it went up.

Had no idea what was coming out (no menu) but everything was excellent. Service was wonderful and attentive. Flavors and quality were outstanding and unique. Will absolutely go back next time I'm in Barcelona.

Such an unforgettable experience. The restaurant is a little hidden, but worth the find. Make a reservation! The food is Spanish seafood, high end, delicious and exotic (to Americans). SO worth it to emurse yourself in the food culture and have a meal like this while visiting Barcelona. It is a set menu- 10 courses including champagne and coppa. This is a must-do when you are in town!! Highly recommended by my in-laws to us & now I highly recommend to you!!

Our friend pissed us off for dinner, it was perfect. Seafood is fresh and very tasty. The wine card is modest, but they clearly deserve the 5 rating

The best meal of our lives. Food: 5 stars No menu, and everything they put in front of us was delicious. We started with the jamon iberico (shaved ham) on tomato rubbed baguette. The ubiquitous pedron peppers also made an appearance. Then came several different types of prawns. This was followed by ocean snails. There was squid ink risotto, cubes of steak in garlic, and for the main entree we opted for lobster, which was just superb. Desert was the Catalan style creme brulee. I'm sure I'm missing several things. It did get a little overwhelming at some point for me to remember it all. A bottle of cava is provided on the house at the start of the meal and two bottles of grappa-like Catalan liquors were left on the table for us to pour at the end of it. Service: 5 stars I suppose it's not hard to provide exceptional service when there's no menu. Still though the waiters were friendly, spoke good English, and put out the food at a good pace. In a typical European fashion (?) the table was ours for the whole night (from 8.30pm to around 11.30pm). Atmosphere: 5 stars I was a little worried that this place would be too 'stuffy'. Relieved that it wasn't the case. It's a fancy restaurant for sure and most people were dressed up. However, the waiters were relaxed, joked around and there were people in shorts and casual shirts. Definitely a good place for both a date night and a relaxed dinner with friends. Price: 4 stars This place isn't cheap. We spent $320 on dinner for two, but that includes 10 or so course meal, a bottle of cava, a bottle of red wine, coffee, desert and after dinner drinks (the grappa-like liquor). Considering what we were getting I consider this good value for money. To conclude, this is one of those places where if you have the chance to go try, you should, period.

10 courses less bread and beverages and we paid 145 euros for 2 pax over lunch. Honestly very expensive for the simple food. Food is fresh but prepared very simply. No menu and it is just what they keep bringing up. Walked in without reading any online reviews as we were at the end of lunch hour. I would say it is just too much food and a tad top expensive though service is great but limited english.

Full disclosure - i dont eat seafood and am basing this review off the visual reactions on my Gf's face and her nod's of agreement. She loved this place! I dont eat shrimp due to a food allergy but she said if I had to try shrimp once in my life, this would have been the time to do it. Place was tucked away without a sign on the main street. Make sure to take down the address and look down the entrance hall of a non-descript building. As folks have said, there is no menu and the food just keeps coming. They basically serve you whatever the kitchen is preparing and from the looks of it some tables got some things while others got something else. It was fun to be surprised by the food. Waiters were super friendly and nice, they kept making fun of me for not being able to eat the food but were great about accommodating my diet. I don teat seafood so I was served the steak instead. Nothing out of this world but good enough. I was just happy for the free mini bottle of Cava given to us, the free shots offered at the end of the meal and the happy look on my Gf's face from the wonderful dinner. Wasnt cheap though. 135 euros but she did have lots of seafood: 8 small shrimp, 2 large prawns, 2 crayfish, 8 sea snails, iberico ham x2, bread, steak, Potato Gratin, a small bucket of mussels, squid paella, and 2 desserts. may have missed a few things. go here.

Wonderful service and seafood. You are served multiple seafood courses without knowing what to expect for any of them. It is up to the chef to decide what you will eat that day. You have the option for a full entree or dessert afterwards, but the initial courses are plenty filling. They gave us a small bottle of cava and digestives on the house. Loved the food and the experience itself!

Excellent food and definitely on the more fancy side. We did a prix fix and it was on the expensive side. The waiters were very accommodating and the service was good. Took them awhile to get us the check. I would recommend if you want a tasting menu and have the time and money to spend.

Hands down,this was our best meal in Barcelona. The restaurant was not easy to find but well worth looking for it. After we were seated a complimentary bottle of Cava arrived. The head waited then approached the table to find out if we had any food allergies or was there any type of food we preferred not to eat. We said, we weren't wild about fish but shellfish was great and lamb pork or beef also worked.The courses then started arriving after we order a great bottle of Luis Cana 2010 Rioja.(Great choice) first was a coquette on a dollop of sauce. I'm not sure what kind of coquette it was but it was elegantly served. Next course was Jambon and Tomato Bread. After than,the grilled prawns cooked in finishing salt arrived. Baby Squid grilled with olive oil was next. I'm not a big fan of squid in whole pieces but my goodness, you could cut it with a fork. Not only was it tender but the flavors were awesome. The crawfish arrived next. My husband ,from Virginia couldn't deal with the shell so I open his. They we cooked in a spicy tomato sauce. I thought they we wonderful but a little messy. I'm from SC so we are use to shells. Next we're the local beans called Canxet. They were simmered with pork and drizzled with a wonderful aged balsamic vinegar. I didn't eat beans until Spain and I love this local bean. Next we had a baby leg of lamb roasted and then seared. The Crispy skin side was served down and the leg was then drizzled with a Spanish Olive Oil. ( I'll try this at home) It was very tender and the taste was unreal. We stopped after this. The waiter wanted us to have desert and coffee but we just could not eat anything else. The staff send over a selection of liquors. Again, best dinner in Spain

Great place. The service was fantastic and you felt like you were amongst the "in the know" crowd since this place isn't easy to find. I went for lunch by myself because it was my last day in Barcelona and I wanted to treat myself. I paid 85 euros but that included the two glasses of wine I ordered. You need to be adventurous when it comes to seafood because it's a fixed menu. Be prepared to pull some heads off some langoustines! Really a great experience if you're looking for something special.

Really not worth it. They use fantastic ingridients but there is nothing great about the dishes. And certainly not worth 110€ per person!!! There is a set menu and no other choice. Ok. Good dishes and service but there are much better places in barcelona. A place for tourist who do not know much about local food!!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. If you only have 1 day in Barcelona, just make sure you eat here. This is truly a gastronomic seafood experience. No menu. Just eat. Eat & drink until you die.

if you find this wonderful restaurant, be prepared to eat some of the best food without even knowing what you will eat. grab a bottle of wine and enjoy the feast you are about to be served. be sure let your waiter know if you don't eat certain foods. you will leave fully satisfied and satiated. save room for dessert and a coffee.

Fantastic. The cava is opened as soon as you sit down. Just let things flow and you will be treated to some tasty Jamon followed by several courses of delicious seafood. We had sea-snails, whitebait, cockles, prawns, squid risotto (the most delicious of the evening), langoustines, shrimp and finally lobster. Yum! Finale was a trio of desserts and a liqueur followed by coffee. Service was attentive, you will not be waiting long for anything and will leave with a warm afterglow. This is one to recommend to your friends.

A tough place to find - no sign - no visible address. But it's a dinner I'll never forget. It's an expensive seafood meal, but truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You can tell that people come from all over to dine in this small and intimate stone-walled restaurant.

Phenomenal restaurant. Great good, great service. One in the group was pick pocketed, however, so watching ones back is a must in not only this place, but in this town as well. A bit of a hole in the wall, just follow number 2 and go in w it. Would recommend, just watch out!

i couldn't agree more with the other reviewers here. i've been lucky to now go to Passadis del Pep twice & both have been unforgettable experiences! first time was several years ago when we had a long leisurely Sunday lunch & none of us can forget the great seafood (that's when i fell in love with fresh anchovies), amazing service & free & free-flowing cava. i had to go back when i was there last week, this time with some friends & we had just as amazing an experience...i would say the free cava, the freshest & simply cooked gambas, sea snails, clams, lobsters, perfectly cooked lamb (yes, lamb) & amazing crema catalan & chocolate tarta did the trick.

Excellent food. Loved the courses. Kick ass escargot and calamari. Very good experience.

If you're idea of a great meal is greasy then this is your place. Don't get the hype.

A truly memorable meal, great service, great food. A bit of a shocker when the bill arrived but that said it was memorable and so therefore worth it.

Best meal of my life. Lunch was three luxurious hours. Go. Go. Go. Do not miss this!

I had high hopes for this restaurant. We couldn't get a reservation to Cal Pep so we were referred to this restaurant (which is associated). It was very expensive and honestly not that great. There is no menu, you sit down - get a complimentary bottle of cava (nice touch) and then the food starts rolling out. The portions were too big for our table which isn't a bad thing if the food is good - but it wasn't. I'm a fairly adventurous eater but this was too much for me & way too much for my guests. Tiny fried fish, black rice, snails and other items weren't touched by my guests (I tried most). The last course was a whole baked fish with potatoes which was very nice and finally something everyone at the table could enjoy. The waiter was obviously frustrated with us for not cleaning our plates. Towards the end he indignantly scooped black rice on to everyone's plates essentially forcing them to eat it. If you like adventurous eating - this may be your thing but I'd suggest that they try to incorporate a way to adjust for diner preferences a little more.

Wow, down a back alley lies this hidden gem of seafood. No menus, just an amazing 10 course dinner. Can't say enough good things

This is a difficult review to write. We came here on high recommendation, so perhaps our expectations were high. It should be a wonderful and interesting restaurant. the food was average, the service was indifferent, almost arrogant. They didn't ask one guest how she would like her fillet, they didn't fill our water glasses and when I spilled my coffee soon after it arrived, they did not take any notice or offer to change it. I would have expected more from a pretty expensive restaurant. The food was remarkably bland. I would not go back and I would not recommend it.

We're not in the habit of finding these wrong with restaurants, not complainers at all but we have to say that we are astounded at Passadis del Pep. 4 people, 2 bottles of wine and tapas and the bill is 300 euros (no main, dessert, coffee). 54 euros for 8 shrimp??? We have had the experience of a fixed prix all in menu at a couple of restaurants in Barcelona (one approaches this experience with a sense of good will and trust), but have never come away with a feeling of being robbed like this before. Will not recommend, if you feel you still want to go, be very clear and what you are paying for what.

Based on a close friend's recommendation and confirmed by the reviews here, our group of six feasted here on our last night in Barcelona. This place is for you if: You want to experience the very best seafood that Catalonia and nearby seas can offer (squid, prawns, sea snails, clams, crayfish, lobster, and much more); you want to place yourself in the hands of the kitchen and wait staff and let them deliver the wonders to you; you don't need a dimly lit room, fancy linens, and formal service to tell you that you are at the top spot in Barca; you appreciate food prepared with just enough of a human touch to let the fresh flavors of the sea dominate, not sauces or complicated preparations; you want to laugh, create memories with friends, and feel at home, even though home might be half a world away; and, you don't mind paying for the experience. For us, that experience meant about 10 courses to share (I lost count), about three hours (which went quickly) and with cava and wines and after dinner drinks (an assortment of bottles and chilled shot glasses placed on your table with some special cookies and the best crema catalana) -- about US$150 per person. In my mind, a bargain.