Salamanca

Don't go to this place in the evening. My son is an international student in Barcelona and was the victim of minor fraud that was supported by some of the night staff. What happened: On January 13th (at around 9 PM - I hope the owner of the business investigates his staff on this), my son and his roommate were having dinner there. He said that within a few minutes, a small group of men assembled outside of the restaurant. They then entered the restaurant and starting playing music at the tables and demanding money, even though my son and his roommate did not solicit them. They would not leave until my son gave them 8 Euros. Next, these people spoke to the staff in a language that was not Spanish or English and they were pointing at my son and his roommate and it was heard that they were mentioning that they were "Americans". Next, 4 items showed up that were not ordered by my son or his roommate and they said they did not order these items. The restaurant staff refused to reconcile this and forced my son to pay an extra 15 Euros for the items that he did not order and did not touch/eat. I am filing this complain on Google because it is obvious that the people in the restaurant have some kind of scam going with these people that entered the restaurant. They are failing to secure the restaurant from these people enterring and demainding money. I fault the restaurant for allowing these people in and for ripping my son off of about 25 EUR. The staff involved should be investigated and fired. An international traveller should be able to enjoy a meal without being ripped off and harassed.

Incredible restaurant full of history. They have very friendly and fun employees and the freshest food. Seafood paella was great and sangria simply the best 🤌🏻 our local Barcelona guide recommended it to us as an authentic establishment, and we are so glad we listened to his advice.

Huge thank you to our waiter Antonio from Galicia!!! The service was top notch... old school flawless service, super kind and funny and even treated our two dogs like royaly. So rare to find such service in Barcelona. The food was fantastic, they gave us lots of complimentary things like digestif, bread, olives, some snacks for our dogs... phenomenal experience. The arroz negro is top notch, ive never had one filled with so much seafood. We were stuffed. Cant wait to come back nect week!

Dining at Salamanca as a group of three, we spent €117 on three dishes: Paella de Pescado y Marisco, Cochinillo Casero de Salamanca Rustido Horno, and scallops. The question on everyone’s mind—is it worth it? The Food: The flavors were genuinely delicious across the board. The paella delivered on authentic seafood richness, while the roasted Salamanca-style suckling pig was tender and flavorful—a true specialty worth trying. The scallops arrived beautifully presented on six individual clam shells, each featuring a single perfectly cooked scallop with [sauce/garnish]. The Portions: For three people, the meal was adequate—we left satisfied but not overly full. This is refined, quality-focused cuisine rather than abundant portions. The scallops, while exquisitely prepared, gave us two shells each, so set your expectations accordingly. The Value Proposition: At roughly €39 per person, Salamanca sits firmly in the special occasion category. You’re paying for excellent execution, quality ingredients, and traditional Spanish technique. If you’re seeking a memorable meal and appreciate fine dining, it delivers. For casual dining or hearty portions, look elsewhere.

I visited this restaurant with a colleague for dinner yesterday. While the service was friendly and the food tasted decent, there was nothing particularly special about it. The restaurant’s location and décor seem designed to draw in tourists — the walls are covered with framed photos of local celebrities and politicians. We ordered the seafood paella, which was just okay. The prawns in garlic sauce were actually much better. Be aware that the bread with tomato purée, which appeared complimentary, was later charged on the bill (twice, in fact). We also asked to split one paella into two portions, but instead we received two full servings and ended up having to force ourselves to finish them. The total bill came to €128, which felt quite high for what we got. The almond cake at the end was a nice touch — thankfully, at least that wasn’t an extra charge. Overall, I’d say this place relies more on its touristy location than on the quality or value of its food. There are likely better dining options nearby.

Don't be fooled by how this restaurant looks. In spite of its size about 300 seats, and no frills atmosphere, the food and service are outstanding. And it's on the beach. Fabulous seafood of every imaginable variety. Including my very hard to find favorite, Norway lobster. The non seafood menu is equally outstanding. My suckling pig was delicious. The service is professional and knowledgeable. We'll be back.

What a great dinner! It was amazing we chose our seafood that was fresh. Service was perfection! The almond cakes served at the end of service is delicious. The owner graced us with his presence and took a picture with us. There was even live music. Fyi, if you order lemon sorbet it is a liquid.

Not bad, the price is quite affordable for a seaside restaurant. The food is really, really good!! Love the paella!! I think what they should improve is paying more attention to customers who have already finished looking at the menu, it’s not great to be forgotten.