Tapeo

We had such a great experience at Tapeo in Barcelona. The oxtail was cooked perfectly in a rich red wine sauce. The patatas bravas tasted heavenly, and the wine was fantastic. The sangria was also very good and reasonably priced. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Definitely a place we would love to visit again!

Superb work! We had a fantastic dinner and it totally deserves 5 stars. The service was great too! We enjoyed everything we ordered, especially the sweet veal and the beef skirt steak — both were delicious. The only small downside was the crema catalana, which wasn’t as special as the rest.

I’m a total foodie, and almost every stop on our honeymoon trip was planned around food. We tried so many restaurants with 4.7–4.9 Google ratings, but somehow almost skipped this one which ended up being our absolute favorite meal in Spain! Every dish was a hit. The Padron peppers with miso sauce were unbelievably good. it’s a special menu item, but I truly hope they make it permanent because I’m still dreaming about it. The Iberian ribs with honey were another standout. They are perfectly tender, slightly sweet with a touch of smokiness. The Bombeta de la Barcelona also surprised us- the sauce has just the right amount of spice and pairs perfectly with the croquette. Lastly, don’t miss their sangria and creamy chocolate with bread — thick, not too sweet, and perfectly balanced with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. We loved everything about this place and would highly, highly recommend it to anyone visiting Spain. Still dreaming about every bite! 😋

Food was unreal, loved everything and service was great. Standout dishes were the leeks with olive tapenade and black sausage with peppers. Loved sitting at the bar watching the chefs at work. Highlight of our trip!

We had an unforgettable dining experience here — easily one of our favorite restaurants from the trip. The croquettes were absolutely excellent, perfectly crisp on the outside and rich inside, and the steaks were outstanding. In fact, my kids even declared it the best steak they’ve ever had! The space itself is chic and intimate, small but tastefully designed, which adds to its charm. Service was spot-on as well: attentive, warm, and professional without being overbearing. Overall, this restaurant strikes the perfect balance of atmosphere, flavor, and hospitality. A true gem and one we would gladly return to again and again.

I honestly don’t know what impressed me more – the food or the staff. Every single dish was outstanding, full of flavor and beautifully prepared. The staff were extremely friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Prices are very reasonable for the quality you get.

Must try: Short ribs with honey (my fav) Iberica Jamon Croquette Cuttlefish pasta was yummy but not extraordinary. Steak with chimichurri was a little more pink and chewier than my preference. If you don’t have a reservation like me, it’s best to come right when it opens. Smaller parties are easier to do walk-ins for

Delicious meats. Always great to see the chef in action making magic dishes. So very delicious. Wish we could have ordered more to try them all but only 2 people eating. Too full already. The squid with onion sauce was our favorite. Then the beef slices. The ribs were a bit on the sweeter side. Aperol. Yum.

New eatery in a quiet neighborhood, away from the crowds of Barcelona centro. Great selection of wines and beers. Food is amazing tapas style. Ambience is clean and warm in a modern esthetic. Hugely recommended to make reservations in advance.

When in Barcelona, eat here! OMG, so very great. Wine selections amazing! The endless tapas!!!!!!! ouch on the belly, as it was hard to ask for the check with more taste to try. Enjoy

Their Patatas Bravas was the best of our trip (we had order that dish at 4 different restaurants during a week and often like but loved them here). The English menu said chicken "wings" but they were actually chicken thighs on lettuce wraps with cheese and herbs that were delicious. Broken eggs on Iberian Ham over potatoes - great breakfast dish. Loved both white and red vermut!

We only had two dinners in Barcelona before our cruise, so we had to make them count, and this place absolutely delivered. Yelp steered me here, and it did not disappoint! First tip: make a reservation. We booked one the day before (easy peasy), but when we got there they were turning people away left and right. So yeah, feeling pretty smug about that one. The vibe is totally authentic: cramped, lively, and full of energy. There's bar seating, a few high tables, and a little room in the back, but we loved being up front where all the action was. Our waiter, Jarrel (pronounced like Superman's father), was the absolute best. He guided us through the menu like a pro, and we ended up with some killer dishes. The sausage cannelloni? Life-changing. The fried asparagus? Hey, a girl's gotta have her vegetables, am I right? The steak was okay - but we should have gotten the ribs that everyone else was getting, so learn from my mistake. I was most excited for the foie gras and egg dish, but it leaned a little too heavy on the truffle (which is not something I say often) and not enough foie. Still, it was a fantastic meal overall. We told Jarrel we wanted a leisurely dinner to soak up the atmosphere, and he timed everything perfectly.

Cutest tapas spot! Highly recommend, very trendy. Some things you must get: patatas bravas, octopus, cuddlefish pasta. Each bite was delish! Consistent service, would come back!

having a top modern tapas spot across from xampanyet that is equally as good but with different ingredients is awesome. you have to check the list since they don't do a lineup ribs with honey were amazing, and kids ordered extra. sliced pork belly with lime was interesting and refreshing, grilled calamari sherry nice, aubergine tuna kimchi was tangy, tempura asparagus romesco executed well, mini hamburguesa with iberico and fideua gambas all were excellent and delicious

The food & sangria were absolutely wonderful! We got lucky at lunch & were able to get 2 seats at the bar without reservations. Recommend making reservations for lunch & dinner. Reasonable prices & beautiful presentation. Tempura asparagus was huge & delicious. Ham croquettes were delicious, a bit small so we should've got 2 orders. The quinoa & avocado salad was divine. The beef tenderloin cooked perfectly & delicious. Sangria sold by 1/2 liter or full liter. Service was good.

Really great small tapas place, that is pretty affordable in my opinion for the quality. You could make reservations in advance, although there seemed to be tables available on Friday around 1pm. If you're a couple, I recommend bar seating as the seated tables are a bit cramped and against the wall. Standouts were patatas Bravas, 100% beef burger, and beef tenderloin. The patatas was fried well. The beef burger was nicely salted and went well with the foie gras. Beef tenderloin was fairly soft and potatoes were very thinly sliced.

Unfortunately I dont really understand the hype for this restaurant. All the reviews seemed so promising I had to make a reservation here. It is hard to get seating because it is so small and it is in one of the busiest parts of gothic quarter but when I sat down I ordered about 8 tapas for 3 people. I got the pork ribs like everyone suggests, the flavor from the honey is good but is on the sweeter side but it tastes like the ribs were boiled so long it no longer had the taste of meat. I also had the seafood fiduea which was also very disappointing.. it was all noodles and the clams were incredibly tiny with very little sea urchin, the noodles were bland and so was the seafood. This place is also on the pricier side compared to other restaurants that serve tapas. Some better things on the menu i Had were the marinated mackerel and the bombeta. The vermouth here was good as well. Overall I wish this place was as good as everyone described it was.. Maybe it was a bad day for them?

No one here was nice. Food wasn't good. Go across the street for nice people and good vibes. Disappointed in this place by bad attitudes the whole way. Would have tipped but when you're that mean and salty why. Soooooo ruddeee

I'm picky about food. I've definitely noticed that there are places getting high marks in Spain and Portugal on various rating platforms that were just okay for me. Food tastes can vary, so maybe I need to find the foodies who share mine. Regardless, since I was on vacation, I didn't plan to review the places we ate, but I have to do one for Tapeo. It's a small place, so it's tough to get in at the busier times. They do make reservations. The service was extremely attentive (you'll have a server, but everyone helps out). Normally when traveling, we try many places, but we loved what we had so much that we actually ate here three times (I'm a little embarrassed to admit that). I did not get pictures of everything, but we liked everything we ate here. In our three weeks in Spain and Portugal, we ate a lot of good food, but were also sometimes disappointed by highly reviewed places (we don't usually go to the really expensive places, so I'm sure there are some great options that we tend to miss due to prices). I did not find a place that I liked more on this trip. My favorites overall were the roasted lamb and the roasted aubergine (eggplant) with honey and lime. The bread with tomato was also a delicious start to several meals. Tapeo is a delicious way to celebrate Spanish cuisine in Barcelona.

We went back 3 times during our trip!!! It was absolutely amazing. Some of the best food Ive had thus far. The ceviche itself was mind blowing, I would highly recommend trying this! The service was on and off but towards our last visit they warmed up to us. Can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu (they've been in business for 15 years so I am hopeful they will still be there when I go back to Barcelona) ¡Fuimos de regreso 3 veces durante nuestro viaje!!! Fue absolutamente increíble. Algunas de las mejores comidas que he probado hasta ahora. El ceviche en sí fue impresionante, lo recomiendo muchísimo. El servicio fue intermitente, pero en nuestra última visita se mostraron más atentos con nosotros. No puedo esperar para volver y probar el resto del menú (llevan 15 años en el negocio, así que tengo la esperanza de que todavía estén allí cuando regrese a Barcelona).

Out of our 8 days stay in Barcelona, this will be the meal we dream of. We had to visit 2 times because we could NOT stop thinking about these dishes. The Iberico ribs were to die for. 1000/10. The glaze was sweet and tiny bit of tang from the mustard was perfect. The potatoes.... HOW?? It was so crispy and soft in the inside. We tried patatas bravas at many places. None beat these. The aioli was divine, slight heat from the pepper sauce. Chefs kiss. The asparagus tempura was nothing exotic but why was it the most delicious thing ever. With all the strong flavors of the other dishes, the asparagus was a perfect pair. Light, crispy, and just the right amount of crunch and softness. All the other dishes were delicious. I can't wait to come visit again!

Hands down BEST RESTAURANT we visited in Spain (Barcelona and Madrid). Went there three times in 2 weeks. Only place we went to more than once. Every single dish was an experience and the best version of that dish that we had had on our entire trip. Please do yourself a favor and make time to come here. The place is small and it gets busy fast so we made it a point to go before 6 PM for dinner since we didn't mind (we're American and eat early anyways) in that way we didn't have to wait in line or feel cramped in the small space.

I really enjoyed my meal at Tapeo. I made reservations for Saturday lunch at 1:30 for 2 people and was seated promptly when we arrived. I think they were taking some walk-in groups but for later, as I heard the bartender tell someone to come back in an hour. The restaurant is long and narrow. Most seating in the front is high tops or at the bar. It's bigger than I thought it was, with additional booth seating in the back. We started out sharing a half pitcher of sangria for 10€, which was about one cup per person. It's on the strong side here; you can definitely taste the wine. Most of the food menu centers around various tapas dishes, including some Catalonian dishes. The menu is meat heavy but does have limited vegetarian options as well. We ordered three tapas: Yakisoba de verduritas / vegetable yakisoba (12€) - this was pretty standard Meloso de ternera con tuetano asado / sweet veal with roasted marrow (18€) - I loved every single bite of this dish. The veal was melt in your mouth tender and paired perfectly with the marrow. Conejo con caracoles / grilled boneless rabbit with snails (14€) - I wanted to try a Catalonian dish and this sounded really interesting, so I got it. Essentially it's ground rabbit meat served with snails on top. I couldn't really tell it was rabbit meat, but it was quite tasty!

My niece and I are on a european whirlwind trip that started in Barcelona today. She found Tapeo looking at TikTok. We walked in and immediately notice the charm. This is a small restaurant with bars eating for around 8 and table wearing for around 20. We were there for an hour and a half and were not rushed at all. We started with burrata with tomatoes, the burrata was creamy and now and then you'd hit some flaked salt and wow. The bombeta - which they are known for, it did not disappoint! Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. Then we moved on to the beef tenderloin with truffle sauce. The tenderloin was on top of what we think were really tender thinly sliced potato. Then the cuttlefish pasta came out. This is a large dish, multiple people can enjoy it. The noodles were tender, the ink made a flavorful sauce and the small pieces of cuttlefish were tender. It came with an aioli that added some nice depth to the fish. Finally, I couldn't leave without trying the meat stuffed morel mushrooms. The cream sauce made it next level. Overall, we loved everything we tried and wish we could go back tomorrow to try more!! Highly recommend!!

Best ribs of my life. I don't know what they did to make the glaze but it was like heaven. Could eat 10 more of them. The squid ink pasta was also SO GOOD. The steak and lamb were also really tender really good.

Service was standard Spain service, please don't expect much, they all spoke English though. I guess I should've looked at yelp review before I ordered because seems like I ordered all the unpopular dishes hence my so-so experience. But I wanted something that's not the typical "patatas bravas". So I guess my review is just for the dishes that I've tried. Sea bass ceviche w/ kimchi was nice try with the Asian fusion but not a fan, it was definitely on the salty side. Foie gras burger was small which is fine for 8€ but the foie gras was really thin. The texture of the oxtail was so soft and tender but it was crazy salty. Even eating it with the minimal amount of mashed potatoes they gave me did not help. 45€ for 1 person and everything was insanely salty. Unless you love heavily salted food, do not recommend.

Nice bar with great food. Had several different dishes, all were very good. Service was on point. Good wine list.

Small and quiet place with AMAZING food. Came here twice on our vacation. I can't recommend this place enough. I do suggest making a reservation though.

Loved our time at Tapeo and it was hit with the variety of their menu! There is something for everyone on their menu and I loved how quick and efficient they execute in bringing out food; I was very impressed as an American in Spain and expecting no speed. It was much appreciated because I was hangry. Haha Their lobster fried rice was so good and a top favorite. Their house wine was really good too.

We had reservations, but showed up early and they were able to accommodate us. The atmosphere is great, very clean and cozy. The servers were friendly and all spoke English that we spoke to. The food is great, the patatas bravas were the best we've had in Barcelona. I followed the advice of a lot of yelpers to place my orders and it was all wonderful. I have to say I didn't love the truffled eggs. Maybe I just don't like truffles, but I normally love mushrooms, and couldn't eat it. Everything else to was very interesting, and well done. That dish was as well, I just must not like truffles.

Came here on family vacation, at the recommendation of a client, and it did not disappoint! We had a bigger group, which was a plus, because we got to sit in the much quieter back room. (The front/main space is very narrow and hectic, which is a vibe - just not our vibe with a mixed group). KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: this is definitely a spot that is getting to be more well known, and in a well trafficked museum district. The prices and reservations reflect this, so don't be surprised. You can get much more affordable tapas and drinks elsewhere, but you aren't coming here for affordability - you're coming for gastronomy. The service was INCREDIBLE. Like over the top excellent. The servers were multilingual of course, and our server gave us excellent recommendations for dishes when we couldn't make up our mind. What really sealed the deal though was how well he interacted with our cranky toddler. He charmed her, helped her settle down, and did magic tricks for her. By the end of our meal she was asking "where did my friend go?" Overall the food was all excellent and we particularly enjoyed the ribs and lamb. The wine was also great and well priced, but the sangria was far too sweet for our tastes, even without mixing. PRO-TIP: make reservations, and consider going with friends to secure that back room.

Small restaurant, food and drinks were amazing! Was kind of disappointed that they sold out the bone marrow. We ordered panna cotta, ribs, squid ink past, mushroom with truffles and foie gras, and sangria

Nice restaurant with some really delicious bites, the honey mustard ribs were a must get! Relatively simple dishes with high quality ingredients. The honey mustard ribs were amazing and super memorable across our whole trip in Spain. They came out hot, tender, and falling off the bone in a sweet, sticky, and tangy sauce. The meat itself was perfectly cooked and fattiness was so good with the sauce. The iberian ham was also great, some of our favorite during our trip. Super high quality and you can see them slicing it towards the kitchen. It had that quintessential salty/nutty flavor that is unique to cured meats - so so good. Cod fritters were tasty, beef was a little dry but had a good sauce on top. Eggs were also good but nothing standout. We did have a reservation and the place did get very crowded shortly after opening. Overall it was a very solid meal, would recommend.

Service was great. Ambiance was date night vibes and food was top notch! Hidden gem of Barcelona and close to a strip of bars so a perfect spot to get a nice dinner before hitting the night scene.

Ok, you might think this is a tourist trap because it is so close to the museums, but this place makes legit food. Service is fast and they want you to be able to grab a seat. Delicious tomato with burrata, jamon, asparagus, bone marrow and Veal. There is a reason why this place is busy.

Love this restaurant in Barcelona. We went to Gracia location first night in town and enjoyed ourselves so much we booked reservation for our last night in Barcelona before leaving the restaurant. I'd call the food "sophisticated tapas plus." I had the oxtail (toro) tail, which was tender with incredible depth of flavor. The Russian potato salad with octopus was also incredible. We also ordered the squid ink noodles with chunks of squid which was delicious. The servers were knowledgeable and helpful with suggestions. They scrambled around to place to make sure all customers were well taken care of. The location was off a side street near a plaza. It was smartly decorated and had a sophisticated, first date type ambiance. Overall, I would highly recommend Tapeo. Cheers!

Great simply great food. I would give a 5 stars just because a delay on our delicious fideuá and super delicious non comparing ribs .. you got to try them. A Fideuá with erizo and Gambas a stellar great food.

Absolute fire!!! This place is one of the most memorable meals I had in Spain!!! The service was excellent and every dish was a win

We enjoyed all the tapas we had: roasted eggplant, tempura vegetables, beef tenderloin with truffle clause and honey ribs. Very crowded when we walked in, but served quickly. Waiter wasn't overly friendly or even moderately friendly, but we enjoyed the food.

10/10 not a place to miss when you're in Barcelona. Don't go there if you don't have a reservation because the wait can be very long and the place looks like a hall closet. Luckily I was able to make a reservation a month in advance but I'm sure you can make it sooner than that (I'm an over planner when it comes to European trips). We ordered about 15 tapas dishes and none of them disappoint. The only one I would skip on is the "meatball" which is $3 euros and mostly fried bread crumbs. But everything else was excellent. Order the "white" sangria called Sangria cava (sparkling sangria). It's a sweet sparkling white wine with fruit. And don't miss out on the passion fruit panna cotta. Best I ever tasted. The service was friendly and quick.

Do not skip this place when you're in Barcelona.m, and you need to have a reservation. The line can reach around the block, especially at night. This was some of the best sangria we had on our entire Spain trip. The ambience is dark and moody, and it's a long skinny room with tables on the right hand side and then bar seating on the left. do not skip the local favorites shown below in photos. Service is fine, just try to speak some spanish and make an effort!!

We went in the evening, and the restaurant was lively and busy. The fried aubergines with honey and lime were surprisingly the highlight. So simple yet so delicious. The Iberian pork ribs with honey and mustard as well as the grilled leeks were tasty but not groundbreaking. The asparagus tempura with romesco sauce was alright, but I would not order it again.

4.5/5 stars Made a reservation for dinner and was seated quickly at the bar. We ordered the leeks, fideuá with sea urchin and prawns, oxtail, and grilled squid. The leeks were out-of-this world good! I also enjoyed the fideuá, although I didn't taste the sea urchin, and there could have been more shrimp pieces. The oxtail was super tender, but a little too salty. The squid was tender and yummy. This place was definitely on the pricey side for tapas. Service was quick

High quality tapas. Not much else to say. Highly recommended, Go classic with Iberian ham, or try some creative house specials.

Super delicious and well plated tapas. Great, moody, dark ambiance. Service was good. Loved my cheese plate and meat potato ball. Definitely recommend to stop by if you're wanting good tapas.

The best tapa place in downtown Barcelona! Pros - the food is absolutely delicious. Their slow braised rib is a must have if you visit. Great rice dishes and their cannelioni is an absolute delight. Super friendly and attentive staff. Cons - smaller and super popular place so be prepared to wait in line, especially during peak hours Definitely check this place out for amazing tapas and friendly service. My go-to place every-time I visit Barcelona

Loved this place. Excellent service and great tapas. Busy yet cozy setting. We had a variety of tapas. The fried asparagus were excellent: crispy, light, and great way to start. We then moved on to the beef cheeks: rich, indulgent, meaty. We decided to the try the Bombeta (sp?) which we enjoyed. It had a flaky outside crust and just the right hint of spice. The tortellini was good. A lot of the food we ordered was heavier and I may have picked something else if given then chance but still enjoyed it. The pasta tasted homemade and great flavors and balance. Lastly the mushroom, quail egg, foie gras was great. This was the last thing we enjoyed before dessert and I was so full this was hard to get down. I might start with it first. For desert, we enjoyed the Catalan cream. Nice light desert, almost a cross between a mouse and whip cream. Excellent way to finish the meal. Make sure you make reservations in advance. This place quickly books out.

My family and I enjoyed the food here at Tapeo during lunch. The short ribs were so tender and juicy and the patatas bravas were delicious!

There's always a line but party of 2 not so bad if you go about 8:30. The good was great and service was quick...almost too quick. Felt a bit rushed to eat and make room for others. Food was tasty and a great scene in a nice part of town.

The tapas was TOP NOTCH. Explosion of flavors!! My favorite was the veal with marrow, the slow cooked marinated pork belly, and the steak with chimichurri. It's hard for me to say that because everything was so delicious. Service was fast and easy. Resy via Google. Got seated right when we got there. Nicer tapas place. Bigger inside than it looks. Definitely a GREAT choice for tapas!

We went wihout a reservation and were nearly turned away. As we were leaving they asked if we wanted a table that we had to vacte by 8:00. As it was barely 7pm we took it. WOW - what great food, service, and accommodating. I highly recommend making reservations though.

Food was very good. We had Rabo de toro, canelones and patatas bravas. Every thing was delicious. Place is very small and crowded.

Great tapas place in the old gothic born neighborhood of Barcelona. The service was fairly standard, and the ambiance was nice and slightly above par of other similar establishments: typical small interior, clean, well kept, and looked on the fancier side. The reason to come here is for the food and it does not disappoint. There are definitely some dishes which are better than others; the highlights for me were the oysters (might be top 3 I've ever had), skirt steak, and the burratta (I recommend to order coca bread to spread it on). The cuttlefish pasta was also good, and the only thing I wouldn't order again is the patatas bravas (which I only ordered based on some of the raved yelp reviews) as they were basic and just weren't that impressive (or simply didn't live up to the hype). Prices are reasonable and comparable to other tapas joints in the area. Although you might get lucky with a walk-in, this place takes advance reservations and I strongly recommend going that route if you're looking to try this place out.

Great food and great service! This place was super packed on a Sunday night. The Iberian ribs, the cuttlefish pasta were both amazing. Skirt steak was pretty food, but not my absolute favorite.

Very good service was great but very noisy and small place good for a quick bite I would definitely come back

This place was packed.. 30 mins wait at 9:30 pm.. . Forgot people like to socialize late here. I was hungry and had good reviews so I thought I give it a try. Nice atmosphere little too small for my take.. Not much room to move around other than sit, eat, and drink. Ordered the house vermut and sangria.. This place vermut best so far. Ordered beef cheek, beef ribs, and cuttlefish pasta. Beef cheek was not bad. Very rich and I could not for the life of me figure out what sauce it was topped with.. Taste was not bad but nothing crazy. Beef ribs came with 2 small ribs but the flavor was similar to beef cheek and also very rich. Cuttlefish pasta was pretty good. You get what you order.. Very strong cuttlefish flavor. Again pretty good but nothing crazy good. Over all it was fun experience, friendly staff decent food. I give 3 star for food but over all atmosphere and service I give it a 4.. It was nice tapa bar to try out.

We have very good experience food was amazing, service was really good the ambience even it's crowded but it feel good and costumer are friendly, I recommend this place we really enjoy the food and the staff. All the food we have was just taste amazing.