Via Veneto

Not a mediocre 3 but short of 4. I really enjoyed the old decor and ambience. The service was impeccable and friendly, but I really expected more from the food. Nothing really impressed me and that’s not even considering the price. The Turbot was a little hard, the squab was quite unbalanced and the Turnedo didn’t have truffles and just a small piece of Foie. The best: the Flan!

This was our first time at Via Veneto and for sure won’t be the last. We had a super delicious food, I am vegetarian, and is not easy for me to find good options when in Spain, I am so grateful to the staff of this wonderful restaurant because they offered me a wide range of vegetarian options off the menu. The service and the vibes are extraordinary. I totally recommend it!

Very nice ambience! The food was fine but not great, the pigeon was not cooked well. The service was poor - we were told to eat faster because the kutchen was ready, and cutlery for the next course was arranged while we were still eating. On top of that, the waiter asked how much tip we'd leave which was rude.

An intermediate experience. It's very old world, the decor is outdated, the staff are very good but it feels formal. We ordered the tasting menu with wine pairing. The food had highs and lows, some plates were excellent (for example the quail), others mediocre to poor (eg the prawn with macaroni: the fumet was excellent, the macaroni way overcooked and not finished in the sauce). Given the price they charge for a mixed experience, I wouldn't return. You can do better elsewhere.

Via Veneto is not your typical Michelin-star restaurant. It is a living vestige of the bygone world of high society dining, smart jet set, impeccable service and world class ambiance. Yes, it is indeed quite different from many of a Michelin restaurant we have visited before. Having been in continuous operation for the last 50 years, Via Veneto (hint, hint at the hedonist culture of the eponymous Roman street in the 1950s and 1960s, immortalized by Federico Fellini's cult movie Il Dolce Vita), the restaurant, a favorite stomping grounds of Salvador Dali, employes old-school tuxedo-clad waiters, sommeliers proudly displaying their massive badges, intricate machines for deboning and serving, opulent interior, etc. Needless to say, the food is on par. Dazzling, complicated culinary creations, Epicurean feast at its finest. There are two dining options, à la carte and a Great Tasting Menu, consisting of 8 courses, and offered at a bargain price of € 115 per person. If you choose on wine pairing, the total of the Great Tasting Menu will be € 150 pp. Highly recommended.

We have been there 3 times. The tasting menu is always superb. My favourite was a tasting menu with a black truffle theme; there was black truffle even in the dessert. The service is the best and the restaurant has a classic decoration.

My favorite restaurant in Barcelona. I’ve been there countless times. Its cuisine and craftsmanship are an absolute delight. French nouvelle cuisine with some Catalan and modern touches. Both Mr Monje father and son are extraordinary professionals who have created a gem in Barcelona. The ambience, the exquisite service, the privacy, the quality of produce and the delicacy of the dishes (toujours un canard à la presse pour moi) make Via Veneto a must for all decent people in the city. Fortunately locals still dominate the restaurant.

A paradise of gastronomy and "savoir faire". The Via Veneto is the only restaurant with a star in which the Head of the Room is more important than the chef. Friendliness from the door to the conclusion, extreme professionalism of all the staff, with special mention of the sommelier. The food, exquisite, the cellar, sublime.

Very nice dining experience. Our family of seven ate here as our last dinner in Barcelona. Atmosphere was elegant. Service was top notch. Very accommodating, relaxed, friendly. Wine service was top notch. For all of our wine selections, we were given appropriate glasses and appropriate pourings. Wines were at good temperatures, not too warm. Food was very good. Favorites were the duck (prepared at table-side), the steak, and the hake. Favorite appetizers were the crab cocktail, lobster salad, and the mushrooms. Favorite desserts were the Crepe Suzette and the Strawberries Romanoff--both also prepared table-side. Overall, a wonderful experience.

Well I am not a fine dining guy let's star with that. But the place looks old which I know is normal for fine dining at classic places, the service was good but the food nothing spectacular nor great. Everything felt blend the mood, the place the food. I am giving 3 stars because the service was very good everything else not.

Disappointing. Good restaurant, but does not deserve a Michelin Star. Overpriced for what it offers. Went to Xerta the day before and it was much better for similar price point and also 1 Michelin Star...

Authentic Catalan food, great hospitality, awesome wine collection! This place definitely upgrades your Barcelona experience.

I loved the experience at Via Veneto. The decor and staff are a blast from the past. The owner wanders around the dining room making small talk with diners, many of whom seem to be on their 50th visit to the restaurant. The mood is formal, but also warm and inviting. Our 3-hour meal passed in the blink of an eye. The food was more varied, with flashes of brilliance alongside areas for improvement. Their take on fish and chips, with tiny morsels of perfectly cooked cod and light, puffy chips was incredible. The tuna tartar (in season) with pine nuts and tomato may be the best I've ever had. The wine list is varied and reasonably priced. This would be a five-star meal for me except for 1 substantial blemish: their famous duck. Everyone at the table ordered it because they claim it has been on the menu for 50 years. The preparation was indeed epic, involving a special vice to "juice" the duck. But the result was served way too cool, with pallid (almost clammy) skin that left much to be desired. The garnishes were nice, but two of our five diners did not finish the dish, and having had the duck at Eleven Madison Park a few weeks ago, this variant left a lot to be desired. The desserts are well executed - particularly the fruit-based seasonal sorbets and house made fudge - but it's hard to recover from a main event that disappoints. All-in-all, a great experience, but 4 stars not 5.

This may be the best meal I've ever had. We had one of the tasting menus and it was exquisite. The wine menu was impressive and extremely reasonable. Everyone was so nice and gracious. An experience not to be missed. Donna