Restaurant Hofmann

Excellent service and atmosphere, food was decent for its price. No dish stood out but overall a decent 1 star experience. tasting menu was very worth the price overall.

Unfortunately, my experience at Restaurant Hofmann did not live up to its high accolades or price point. I did enjoy the pickled foie gras, the quail, and the dessert. However, I found the yellowtail dish too sour to taste any of the fish, and the pork belly was too tough and dry and hard to finish. The pork trotter was the most disappointing. I discovered four bones in the dish, which made it difficult to enjoy and felt unexpected at this level. When the server came to clear the table, he noticed the bones on the plate, pointed at them, and offered a quick, dismissive "sorry" before walking away. The issue was never acknowledged again. At one point, I stepped away to use the restroom, and during that brief time, the next course was served, with the full presentation given only to the remaining diner at the table. This felt rushed and inconsiderate, especially at a restaurant where timing and attention are meant to be part of the experience. There were a couple of other inconveniences that I would find excusable if the food and service was better, but coupled with the above experiences, they really set the tone for the evening. For one, the service felt a bit hurried, and it felt as though our server seemed to rush through his explanations, sometimes walking away from the table as he was finishing his sentence. Secondly, I was seated next to a shelving unit of sorts that rattled/thumped each time the kitchen door opened or closed, a small but persistent distraction. I had expected the host to ask for feedback when the bill was presented, but that didn’t happen either, so I didn’t have the opportunity to raise these concerns in person. At a Michelin-starred restaurant, I would have expected greater attention to detail, not just in the food, but in the service, pacing, and overall guest experience.

A nice restaurant. I found the portions on the small size, the first course was too salty (I informed the waiter), service was too fast and I had to tell the waiter to slow down, took the wine package and it wasn’t a different wine per course which I think in a 1 Michelin star it should be, not enough explanation about each course. Lastly we had to wait outside until the door exactly opened at 20:00 - would have been nice to get a drink in the restaurant before we arrived . Also the front of the restaurant is terribly set up it looks like the crew just ate dinner there.

Lunch tasting menu, 5 courses, 79 euros. Excellent value for money on this one Michelin star Barcelona restaurant. Food of high quality and skilled cooking techniques.

My favourite restaurant in Barcelona. Strong in roots, modern fusion cuisine and high quality. Always such a delight to eat and experience in this institution.

We had lunch. Excellent food and very reasonable pricing. Every dish was a celebration of taste and texture. Warmly recommend.

We came to Hoffman for lunch (a party of 5, three adults and two teenagers). The food was absolutely superb. The reductions of the sauces were at a very high level, showing a true mastery of the chef. We literally licked the plates…:) the service was very attentive and professional. It was an absolute delight. We will definitely be back!

My husband and I went here as part of our honeymoon in Spain. We had never been to a Michelin star restaurant before and were very excited to experience it. We had the gastronomy dinner menu alongside a bottle of rioja. We were seated on time and by a friendly staff member. I saw a recent review that said people here were rude, and our experience was far from that. Staff members were attentive but not in a bothersome way. We were encouraged to ask for more bread and our wine and water glasses were always full. There were also English speaking staff members if that is of concern for you. I have a gluten allergy which was accommodated with ease. The gf bread they provided was outstanding! The dishes provided plenty of opportunity to sop up your sauce with the bread as well. Stand outs were the shrimp with tiger milk and the veal with accompaniments. The shrimp was the most tender I’ve ever had and the sauce was to die for. The veal was perfectly cooked with a beautiful touch of salt on the finish. Instead of the cuttlefish entree, I was given a fish of the day due to my gluten allergy. It was also tender and delicious. Honorable mention is the mushroom dish. It had some of the tastiest mushrooms I’ve ever had! The gf dessert I was given was a refreshing end to a filling meal. We were worried that the smaller portion coursed menu may not fill us up but we left with happy and full bellies. The whole experience took about 2.5 hours but we definitely took our time compared to some of those around us. On top of all of this, Hofmann is a school providing fine dining experience for aspiring chefs. You could see them at work through a glass partition that divides the kitchen and the dining room. Someone on Google reviews had complained about how dark the restaurant was. It was almost too bright in there during our experience, but we were expecting it to be dark and moody. All in all, this was a highlight of our trip and a dynamic culinary experience. The service was top notch and we left very happy.

We had an amazing lunch here. Lunch included an appetizer, entree, and dessert. The menu had quite a good number of selections to choose from for each course. I had an amazing mushrooms appetizer that was full of umami flavor. My main entree was a brown butter rice with seared duck; the rice had a subtle sweet flavor that elevated the dish. For dessert, I had a chocolate choux pastry and it was very decadent. I came with a large group and we were all eyeing each other's selections. Everyone thought their selections were the best! ...and we were all correct.

We made reservations for lunch. We were seated upon check-in. Menu was explained to us as well as drink options. We informed them of our dietary restrictions, which we were grateful they were able to accommodate. Bread service was good, but no seconds were offered. We opted for sparkling water. No refills were provided, but we realized our bottle was still half full when we left. Bread crumbs are not cleaned until the end of the meal. I'm not sure how you get a Michelin star with a dirty table. Coffee was offered after dessert was served and eaten. Normally, it's offered and ordered prior to dessert being served. The food was good for the price. Hopefully, these minor issues can be corrected as Hofman is a teaching school

World's best croissant. I can safely say this, even though I haven't tried all of the croissants in the world. The rest of the pastries look like they're straight out of a magazine. Clean, professional, prompt service.

Came here for Valentine's Day after wanting to try a Michelin Star in the city. The place was pretty empty when we got there at 9, though it did get a bit busier as the night progressed. We went with the tasting menu and a bottle of white wine that our waiter recommended. Here's what we got: Foie gras: one of the best I've had, paired surprisingly well with the chocolate gelatin Sardines: served over a thin crisp, with some olive oil, tomato and arugula. Good but nothing amazing Pigeon: served over a very delicious risotto, the meat was tender and seasoned very well Tuna: pretty underwhelming dish, though I did enjoy the spicy sofrito it was served with Cochinito: probably the best dish of the evening, this was seasoned and cooked perfectly and the mash with sweet fruit was a really nice balance Dessert: we got many! My favorite was the one with white chocolate and raspberry. The matcha ice cream was also really good. The service was good but it took forever to get our check (common with many other Spanish establishments). Overall, the dining experience was solid but I wasn't 'wowed' by this food as I have been with other Michelin Star establishments.

Hofmann just recently received a Michelin star, and I have a feeling it will be receiving an upgrade next year... glad to get in here before it gets too popular. Atmosphere: is understated but elegant modern decor, pleasant low lighting, and a quaint setting with one private glass seating room for 8-10 set before the maiming dining area, good for about 25-40, and a fishbowl glass viewing of the kitchen. It's a very nice setting that could have easily gone awry yet makes sense. Service: The service was very informative, friendly, and mindful. Key points such as leaving all plates until finished with each course, serving ladies and eldest first, checking on wellness of meat, and observant of food restrictions and anticipation for upcoming dishes. Even though they were a bit rattled by a large group eating as we came in they did their best in not looking rattled or letting their service slip. Seamlessness between our main server and assistants was impressive. Food: The variety of food for all appetites was impressive despite no major vegetarian menu or options (it is Catalunya after all) allowed for substitutions and off menu inventiveness for our of our party without straying from the intent of the chef. Also notably compared to many fine dining Michelin starred restaurants were the size of the a la carte starters/appetizers--very large. The tasting menu certainly was more typical small sizes and between 5-9 courses. TIP: you can order any dish including starters as half order for 60% of full dish price. Thus you can make your own tasting menu comparable to the price of preset. Highlights include: Amuse// we had an incredible assortment of amuse all involving macadamia nuts--sorbet, fried nuts stuffed with cheese, as cheese, and broth. Wow. Starters// strawberry soup -- perfect temp, consistency, flavor profile with avocado and anchovies, and absolutely no strawberry seeds. Must order! The foie gras had depth and was impressive in quantity even for the half order. The walnut crumble and rhubarb were nice accompaniments. The goat cheese and beet salad was artfully traditional except with the massive tiger prawns. Yes please! Entrees// The institution takes its rice seriously. Very seriously. Look at their website to see their ode to arroz. Their carnaroli did not disappoint -- with lobster, rabbit, and baby squid/cuttlefish, it was both rich and scrumptious. Fair bit of bite and saltiness with a good portion. The beef tenderloin was the best of my life. It literally melt in the mouth and reminiscent of Kobe and Wagyu varietals that cost 10x as much. My companions enjoyed their lobster and cod loin with impressive portion size, perfect doneness, and presentation. Dessert// The desserts here are the best I've had in Barcelona. They ask you order with your entree as they take time and rightly so. The La Pera was a delightful experience. It came looking like a pear before being melted by hot chocolate poured by the waiter to reveal the candies pear, sorbet, and hazelnut inside--the pear body was in fact chocolate itself. See the video I captured below. The chocolate was delectable and my proper companions were nearly licking the plate clean. The cocoa desert came in smart porcelain cocoa pods, and represented nearly everything great in the spectrum of cocoa. A tour de cocoa done well. And the cheese plate was massive and nice tour of Spain and southern France. Almost a meal in and of itself. Wine// Lovely menu of heavily Spanish wines. The cava selection by the glass and tinto by the glass where often lacking at many nice restaurants. To have the Animá de Raimat server up for individual copa for 19 euro was a find. Price: A lovely a la carte dinner with multiple half-dish starters, an entree and dessert each with a few glasses of wine, and our check with VAT and propina for four people was less than 300 euro. For a restaurant of this caliber that's astounding. I'll be recommending my friends and family come here for their fine dining meal of their trip.

We went to Hofmann to celebrate my birthday. The restaurant has very pleasant ambiance, dim lights and nice music. Perfect ambiance for a date. The food was good: particularly liked the cheese selection. However, lobster ravioli was way too sweet, do not recommend. The service was very very poor. In fact, I'm surprised how they even have a star with such service. I ordered an aperol spritz and while my date has already received his drink (Irish coffee, was very good), it's been 15 minutes and I haven't gotten mine. Asked the waiter and he just said yes it's coming, while it was clear he forgot. Our hypothesis was correct as we watched him go to the bar and make the drink right after I asked. And that's while the restaurant only had a few people and a full staff on the house. He brings the drink and it tastes disgusting, proportions are off, it clearly has more alcohol than it should. I decided to send the drink back, called the waiter and explained why I don't like it. He got very defensive, said that the drink has only 3 ingredients (ridiculous thing to mention considering it's all about the proportions). I insisted to send it back and got a different drink. I haven't received the drink I have ordered instead for 30 minutes. And that again is considering there wasn't that many people at the restaurant and they had a lot of people working. I mentioned that the cheese selection was good. Instead of explaining the cheeses, they being you a little booklet with the plate about the cheeses and pairings. That booklet had outdated information (said one cheese was paired with olives and sun dried tomatoes and it wasn't on the plate). As a result, I don't really know what cheeses I had. Overall, disappointing because of the very poor service. Wouldn't be surprised if they lose their star because of this.

This is the absolute WORST service I have ever experienced. NEVER EVER EVER THINK ABOUT WASTING MONEY HERE. went here for a 120 euro a head valentines set menu. Walked in to be told the restaurant wasn't open yet at 20.24, the table was booked for 20.30. I told them that was fine and I'd have a drink in 5he bar while my partner used the toilet and we waited for the table. Ten minutes later the drinks still weren't even started to have begun being made. They then forgot one of the drinks after leaving me standing in the bar ten minutes. The drinks were them AWFUL. when I complained and asked what could be done to make it better I was told notjing. When I continued complaining they then gathered our coats and threw us out of the restaurant at 9 pm on valentines day. Leaving no alternative and ruining a holiday to Spain specifically for this night. Never ever ever ever. Use this restaurant. I have eaten in restaurants all 0ver the world and never experienced something akin to this. Was told then to fuck off by the water and then when returned similar insult was offered outside to fight. Michelin star? A fucking JOKE more like